A sermon by Rod Benson on Psalm 16. It’s all very well to praise God in song on Sunday morning, surrounded by the people of God. But what happens on Monday when I am alone in the universe, and I face familiar demons, and feel the panic rising; or I put the phone to my …
Morning prayer for Wednesday 8 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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Time to catch your breath after Easter
Easter is a busy time. For those entrusted with leading the people of God, the season of Lent may serve to focus deep attention on spiritual reality, but the celebration of Easter is often filled with dramatic intensity, layered worship services, heightened expectations, emotional proclamation, and a desire to do justice to the mystery of the cross and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. When it is over, many …
Origin of the classic Easter greeting, “Christ is risen!”
Upon arrival at my place of worship this Easter Sunday, I was greeted by the declaration, “Christ is risen!” And, aware of liturgical protocol, I replied, “He is risen indeed!” When I stood before my congregation to preach the Easter sermon, I spoke the declaration, and the people replied, with joy, “He is risen indeed!” …
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The crux of history
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 …
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