The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,ย your will be done,ย on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory …

Morning prayer for Wednesday 28 May 2025

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 as 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 …

Foundations for human flourishing

This weekend is notable for two things: first, itโ€™s the start of Daylight Saving in the enlightened states of Australia, a truth that will dawn painfully on those who arrive for church about thirty minutes from now. Second, itโ€™s footy Grand Final weekend in two of the three major codes, which this year is a …

Knowing a majestic God

This is the last of five sermons on selected Old Testament psalms, focusing on the nature and character of God, what it means to know God, and how that knowledge of God draws responses from our hearts and minds, changing our attitudes and actions. Reflecting on Psalm 15, we saw that the God we have …

Reflecting on 25 years since the Bridge Walk

One of my favourite urban walks anywhere in the world is the short walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Unfailingly, I feel my spirits lift as I join strangers crossing the old Coat-hanger, taking in some of the most stunning views the Emerald City has to offer. On Wednesday this week, I crossed the famous …