Tag Archives: compassion
Sermon – The Canaanite Woman
Matthew 15:21-28 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church of Scotland in Renfrewshire on 14th August 2011, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.
Sermon – Jesus heals the blind man
John 9:1-41 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 3rd April 2011, Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Sermon – Not to condemn
John 3:1-17 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 20th March 2011, Second Sunday in Lent. There is a special time in everyone’s life when they come face to face with the vastness of the ocean or the sea for … Continue reading
Sermon – From the past to the future
Matthew 5:21-37 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 13th February 2011, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Every time I sit and watch a new film I am impressed by the power of stories to capture our attention and draw us … Continue reading
Father and Minister
Since I was only recently ordained as a Church of Scotland minister, I am noticing a strange internal transformation. Suddenly, I care. Wait, let me read what I just wrote… Yup, I now care. It is a similar thing to … Continue reading
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Sermon – King of the Jews
Luke 23:33-43 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 21st November 2010, the twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King. Today is the last Sunday in the Christian Lectionary Calendar before Advent, when we start preparing for Christmas. And … Continue reading
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Sermon – Who Is My Neighbour?
Luke 10:25-37 Sermon preached in Gorbals Parish Church in Glasgow, on Sunday 11th July, the seventh Sunday after Pentecost One of the first things on anyone’s mind when they move to a different country is: “What kind of neighbours will … Continue reading
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Sermon – The Sinful Woman
Luke 7:36-50 Sermon preached at Gorbals Parish Church on Sunday 13th June, third Sunday after Pentecost. When I was growing up I loved to watch films about the life of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. Two of my favourites were … Continue reading
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Sermon – A scandalous love
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Sermon preached at Gorbals Parish Church, March 14th 2010 – Mothering Sunday When I read the Gospel passage assigned for today and realised that it coincides with Mother’s day, I knew I was in for a challenge. The … Continue reading
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Sermon – Good news for the poor
Luke 4:14-21 Sermon preached at Gorbals Parish Church, January 24th 2010 – Third Sunday after Epiphany. Two weeks ago I was away at a Probationers’ Conference for about four days. It was really good to catch up with friends, to … Continue reading
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