A sermon for Easter Sunday Christ is risen. He is risen indeed! I have great good news to share with you: The resurrection of Jesus is confirmation that God loves us; that God is for us, and not against us. The resurrection of Jesus is the crux of history. It is the most profound truth the …
Why are there so many breeds of dog?
The extraordinary diversity of dog breeds in the modern world, from the towering Irish Wolfhound to the compact Chihuahua, is the result of a long and intricate partnership between humans and animals. Unlike most domesticated species, dogs exhibit an extraordinary level of variation. This diversity reflects not only biological potential but also human culture and labour. Moreover, dogs …
The death of God
A sermon for Good Friday Can reading a book change your life? Harvard University Professor David Damrosch tells this story from his young adulthood: Early in the fall semester, I saw a sign for an audition that night for a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta Trial by Jury, and I wanted to try out for the …
Morning prayer for Wednesday 1 April 2026
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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Palm Sunday Rally speech 2026
Speech by Rod Benson, Palm Sunday Rally and March, Belmore Park, Sydney, 2026 Friends, we gather at a moment in history when the language of power dominates our public life. Politicians speak platitudes. Governments speak of security. Nations attempt to dominate and eliminate enemies real and imagined. Genuine peace initiatives rarely even make it on to the …
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