James Thornhill, The Blinding of Elymas, oil on canvas, 1729-31, after an etching by Raphael. A sermon by Rod Benson Acts 12:25–14:28 The last recorded words of Jesus before he was taken up into heaven were these: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in …
Take a long view
Rev. Dr Ken Manley, Principal of Whitley College, Melbourne. Sermon preached by Rev Dr Ken Manley at the induction of Rev Keith Jobberns as National Ministries Director, Australian Baptist Ministries, Melbourne, 22 May 2012 1 Corinthians 3: 1-17 Introduction To share in Keith’s induction is a pleasure and an honour. In any case, who could …
Away from the manger (sermon)
A sermon by Rod Benson. Proverbs 11:28; 30:8b-9 Here are ten rules that might govern a small child’s view of the world: 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hands, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a week ago, …
Joy to the mall (sermon)
A sermon by Rod Benson. Proverbs 10:3; 15:16-17 In 1992 Mark Buchannan, a pastor in British Columbia, Canada, found himself in a small town called Wairacka in Uganda. Every Sunday evening, about 100 Christians from the neighbouring area gathered to worship. They met under a tin roof lean-to set at the edge of a cornfield. …
Land of the spree (sermon)
Sermon by Rod Benson, 2 Dec 2001. Proverbs 18:10-11; 28:6 There are only 23 days to Christmas. Yesterday, in one of our annual rituals, our family installed our Christmas tree, weighing down its branches with tinsel, balls, beads and other decorations. As he has done every Christmas, when all is ready, Michael is lifted aloft …
