Pentecost – The Work of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost brings the Holy Spirit, with a work to do in our lives … and it starts with Worship
Pentecost brings the Holy Spirit, with a work to do in our lives … and it starts with Worship
Not merely an incidental part of Jesus’ work of salvation, what does his Ascension mean for us?
Readings John 14:15–21 Jesus promises his Spirit, to those who love him Acts 17:22–31 Proclaiming the ‘unknown’ God that we seek 1 Peter 3:13–22 Christ Suffered to Bring us to God If You Love Me … So much depends upon this, “If you love me”. On this depends – the gift of the Holy Spirit: …
Readings [i] John 14:1–14 I am the Way the Truth and the Life Acts 7:55–60 The Stoning of Stephen 1 Peter 2:1–10 Grow Up – Living Stones & Holy People Introduction There are reasons for fasting and there are reasons for feasting – but the greatest reason for fasting is feasting. Be …
In a time of uncertainty and constraint, Jesus still offers life in abundance. Our Gospel reading this morning is a powerful, many layered parable, that sheds light on the real constraint and futility that characterises normal life. Jesus alone can lead us out into life, even when the world is shut in. John 10:1–10 Jesus’ …
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For the disciples on the road to Emmaus, it was not just an issue of understanding that Jesus was not dead, but had risen, it was also a question of understanding what that meant. Jesus has spoken about dying and rising again on many occasions in his last months, but they had been so fixated …
Introduction It is now two weeks since Easter Day. Jesus has appeared to the disciples on several occasions and will continue to do so – the lectionary this year does not cover the beach barbecue and Peter’s reconciliation. But it is evident to all the core disciples that Jesus is alive. Luke 24:13–35 The Road …
Following Jesus’ crucifixion, his disciples hid behind locked doors, in fear. Even rumours of his resurrection – even encounters outside his tomb – did not unlock the door. So, Jesus comes to them. No doors, locked or otherwise, can keep him out. In our own lockdown, for fear of a virus rather than people, nothing …
Readings Acts 10:34–43 Colossians 3:1–4 John 20:1–18 It is a hard soul who can contemplate the torture and crucifixion of Jesus without being moved. And who can come to news of his resurrection without being given hope. Just as, In the midst of our current crisis it is not statistics that matter most, but the …
What is the lesson of the Last Supper? A meal that is also the first supper in a new life. All its elements were part of an ordinary Jewish Passover meal. And Jesus takes each one of them and makes it about him. This is all about Jesus; the bread, the wine, the washing of …