Sermon for Advent Sunday It is Advent, so this means time is very short now. We need to be ready, and we are not. Christmas is coming, and at the same time, we are told, I.S. is coming. Violent Islam is challenging Europe both physically, intellectually, and also spiritually. There is a war on, and, like our military in 1939, we…
Nicodemus Belief (John 3:1-21) I stumbled on the steps going up to the roof, nearly pitching myself off into the darkness. I don’t know whether there was an uneven stone, or whether my foot caught on the hem of my robe. There was no moon that night and I could scarcely see. The stars were shining but their beauty was useless, as…
David & Jonathan Grief (2 Samuel 1) You held out a bloody crown Smiled, and broke my heart. You made a mistake, Amalekite True to form, you murder the defenceless Your people picked off the stragglers in Sinai; You “happened by” when Saul, my King Needed rescue, bleeding, broken on Gilboa. But it is easier to fold a crown in a cloak…
Belshazzar Terror (Daniel 5) I am the centre of the world I command, and gold runs Like wine through my fingers And a thousand princes gasp With wonder and applause. I am higher than the gods I clap my hands, and as A gesture we will drink with Chalices from temples of the nations Now you, my guests, are gods! I am…
Abram Lies (Genesis 12:10-20) We travelled with the promises of God ringing in my head The children cried for joy at the sight of Canaan, but we drew away When those who were before us drew their swords. Hunger drove us on out of the sanctuary of the wilderness Thirst drove us down to beg for water at the Nile. Did God…