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, it’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, it’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 …
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On contrition and compassion
Alasdair MacIntyre, one of the world’s great twentieth-century philosophers, died on Wednesday. He is best known for reintroducing virtue ethics as a viable alternative to consequentialism. He also saw his faith and his philosophy as mutually enriching. Reading the obituaries, I was reminded of this quotation from one of MacIntyre’s twenty books: Man is in …
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