Simeon was an old man in the temple when Mary, Joseph brought their baby Jesus to be dedicated. After seeing Jesus he said he could “be dismissed in peace.” The peace that meeting Jesus brings is Shalom, the ancient Hebrew word that is a blessing of wholeness, completeness, restoration and redemption. So often we define… Read More »Shining Jesus’s Peace in a Dark World (December 7, 2025)
At least one application of this challenging passage is living with integrity. The priests in Malachi’s day knew the covenant, but didn’t live in obedience. As the people’s leaders, then, they led the people away from true, good and God-honouring worship. We know how we should live, but often don’t live up to it; and… Read More »Living Under Covenant of “Life and Peace” (March 23, 2025)
There is so much more to Peace than the absence of conflict. For me it might be the most elusive of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. For this service, let us consider Shalom, the Hebrew root word for biblical peace. sermon: Advent 2 – Peace (John 14:23 and Psalm 23) with Pastor David Donaldson
Welcome to the second Sunday in Advent. Advent is a time of preparation and waiting. Through this season we’re going to look at some of the titles given to Jesus that describe our Messiah. In this service, we look at Jesus as the Prince of Peace. We seem to be suffering from a lack of… Read More »Advent 2 – Prince of Peace (December 10, 2023)
The Christ of Christmas: Sometimes Christmas is shortened to Xmas. For some the X, as the first letter in the Greek of Jesus name is just a short form. For many though, the X, as in algebra represents the unknown. Over these weeks we will get acquainted with the Christ of Christmas. November 27: Advent… Read More »Advent 2016
Most of the time an interruption is an inconvenience. In these stories interruptions are a pivotal turning points. Be surprised by God this season. November 29th – Advent 1 – Hope: A Family Gathering (Luke 1:26-56) Welcome to the first Sunday in Advent. In Advent we prepare to receive the Christ who comes to us. Over these coming weeks, we… Read More »Advent Sermon Series 2015: Blessed Interruptions
November 30th “Advent 1 – Hope: John’s Birth Announcement” (Luke 1:1-25) Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent means, coming, and gives us a time to prepare and reflect on the coming of Jesus. Do you remember that before the miraculous birth of Christ there was a related but different miraculous birth? The announcement… Read More »Season of Advent: preparing for the coming of Jesus