Matthew 5: 13-16 and Esther 4:1-17 Wisdom is the superpower that helps one know when is the right time to stay in disguise and when to step out into the light. As followers of Jesus’ Way we seek to always love others, serve God and seek justice. When are the
Continue readingHebrews 4:1-11 From the beginning of creation God took a time of rest. God entered a time of Sabbath. Those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labours. Sabbath is about making time to discern the path that God is calling us to. How can we support one another
Continue readingJesus Questions Ephesians: 4: 17-32, 5:1-2 Seeking to follow Jesus, we live a life renewed by the Spirit. Today we will rejoice in the questions of faith as well as some of the answers our traditions teach. For example: How then do we live if we are to be Christian?
Continue readingHebrews 13:1-16, 18 — “Service well pleasing to God” The Jesus movement was about turning over the tables and calling people out on their sense of integrity. The Contemplative Justice Movement models a non-violent way to seek justice in the world, grounded and rooted in spiritual practices and a strong
Continue readingEphesians 1:2-10, 15-23 — “Spiritual Blessings in Christ” We worship and engage in communion as a means of connection. Coming together to celebrate and thank God while remembering Jesus in the sacrament of communion, reminds us and refocuses us on the message of the gospel. Through communion we experience forgiveness
Continue readingScripture: Ephesians 3: 14-20, 6: 18-20 Jesus Prays Jesus is one who prays, alone and in company, for his followers and about his own journey with God. Paul, an early follower of Jesus wrote a lot about his prayers and what he hoped we would do with our prayers. What
Continue reading1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28 — “Exhortations, Greetings, and Benedictions” We all have questions, and like the disciples who have followed Jesus those questions always lead to more questions. Paul reminds us, through his letter to the Thessalonians, that Jesus taught us to be patient, resist evil, rejoice always, pray without
Continue readingScripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Sermon: Jesus Heals Jesus was known by his amazing deeds of healing. He healed by word and touch and at time seems to say he did not heal anyone but that the healed brought it about by their faith. How do we deepen
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August 1 – October 31, 2017 In The United Church of Canada ministers are eligible to go on a three-month Sabbatical after working in a congregation for 5 years. As this is my 7th year here at Robertson-Wesley, it is time to engage a spiritual practice of Sabbath. The term
Continue readingEphesians 4: 1-16 — “Unity in Christ” This is the Sunday when we celebrate our faith, when we take time to acknowledge where we are on our faith journey. Paul begs the people in Ephesians to not only answer God’s call but to live a life worthy of that calling.
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