April 13, 2025
St Paul exhorts the church to put on the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5), that is to adopt Christ Jesus’ attitude, perspective, priorities, his way of thinking and living. The reading of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Passion Sunday, and the services of Holy Week afford us an excellent opportunity to focus on the mind of Christ. Luke’s account of Jesus’ last days, sheds particular light on Jesus’ innocence, his compassion and mercy, and the way in which he focused on the marginalized. By God’s grace, we are called to share Jesus’ attitude, perspective and priorities as we live out our lives.
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April 6, 2025
This sermon focuses on Paul’s deep desire to know Christ intimately, sharing in his sufferings and the power of his resurrection, ultimately becoming Christlike. Paul’s relentless pursuit of this “prize” – a full, experiential union with God – exemplifies a life of faith that presses forward, setting aside past achievements. This echoes Mary’s selfless act of anointing Jesus’ feet, a profound expression of devotion and foreshadowing of his sacrifice, demonstrating the kind of intimate connection and valuing of Christ that Paul so earnestly sought.
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March 30, 2025
In this sermon, Lay Reader Roger Tulk recounts the parable of the Prodigal Son and its importance to modern Christians.
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March 23, 2025
Jesus is presented two events that prompt reflection on why bad things happen. Jesus’ response to these events is a call to repentance rather than assigning blame. Jesus follows up with a parable of a barren fig tree and the gardener’s intervention in an effort to get the tree to bear fruit. Perhaps unwanted events in our lives are means by which we are prompted to greater faithfulness.
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March 16, 2025
Today’s lectionary provides us three readings set in very different contexts (Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35). The common thread is that our identity is found in our eternal relationship with God and his son Jesus Christ.
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March 16, 2025
Today’s lectionary provides us three readings set in very different contexts (Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35). The common thread is that our identity is found in our eternal relationship with God and his son Jesus Christ.
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March 9, 2025
Have you ever wondered how your temptations change as you journey through life? This Lent, join us as we delve into the familiar story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, but with a fresh perspective. We’ll explore how our desires shift from youthful struggles to the unique challenges of aging, addressing the temptations of selfishness, bitterness, and despair that can arise. Discover how spiritual disciplines like solitude and fasting can help us navigate these wilderness moments and find triumph through God’s grace. Whether you’re young or old, this sermon will offer insights into overcoming temptation and deepening your faith.
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March 2, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? This sermon, delivered on the Sunday before Lent, focuses on the Transfiguration of Jesus as described in the Luke’s gospel and the Epistle of 2 Peter. Just like the disciples on the mountaintop, we can find moments of divine illumination and transformation. This Lent, join us at St Barnabas as we journey towards Easter, exploring the rich traditions of Anglo-Catholic worship and discovering how faith can bring light to our own lives. Experience the power of scripture, the sacraments, music, and community to guide you through darkness and towards the “Daystar” within.
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February 23, 2025
The Light of the World, a painting (1903) by William Holman Hunt has been called ‘a sermon in a frame.’ It illustrates the gospel truth that God reveals himself, God makes himself known to us…wanting and waiting for us to respond. One of the great truths of the painting is the truth at the heart of human experience. It is God who makes himself known! God seizes the initiative, reveals himself and we, by grace, encounter him.
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February 9, 2025
God reaches into and disrupts the lives of Paul and Peter. They recognize their unworthiness but, by God’s grace and their willingness, they follow God’s call. Christians down through the ages, when the world around them was in tumult, follow the example of Jesus’, of the disciples, and of the saints who have gone before. They chose to build a community with love as its core value, caring not just for themselves but for their neighbour, the stranger, even their enemy.
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