In Colossians 2, we discover that our Lord doesn’t want us to be bound up in spirituality that doesn’t work. No matter how hard we try to be good, how much we try to whip up devotion, no matter how many extras we add to our to our life beyond God’s command to love – the only way to begin (and continue!) to experience the abundant, resurrection life of Christ is to take hold of the baptismal promise we have by means of a living, active trust in Jesus. May we all tap into God’s best for us as we learn to live by faith instead of mere human effort.
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Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 11 – 2016
Moving from Galatia to Colossae is certainly a step up in faith, even if the troubles afflicting both churches are similar. We pick up with Colossians 1 where St Paul expounds the Supreme Gospel that centers on our Supreme Lord. May we each find Jesus more than enough in this life and the next.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 7 – 2016
Continuing through Galatians (extended chapter here) from our readings, we find St Paul laying the groundwork for salvation to the promise given to Abraham. As you reflect, I invite you to rejoice that all people are invited to become children of Abraham through faith in Christ!
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 6 – 2016
Justification by faith is one of those great Bible doctrines that has inspired generations of Christians to vibrant, confident relationship with God. As you read today’s lessons (see extended context from Galatians here) and reflect on the truth of our being restored back to God simply because we trust Jesus, may you likewise find faith truly effortless.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 5 – 2016
Paul continues his corrective of the Galatian churches this Sunday by pointing out how the true Gospel transforms lives for the better…starting with his own life. May we all find the truth of the Good news and our own encounter with Jesus Christ proves equally transformational!
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – Proper 4 -2016
Today we begin the long haul through Ordinary Time. Today the lectionary readings also begin to work through St Paul’s letter to the Galatians. My prayer is that we don’t become swayed by a false gospel rooted in this material world, but in the promises of Christ’s kingdom we have by faith in his sacrifice upon the cross.
Fr. Lenny’s Sermon – 2nd Sunday in Eastertide
The readings today for this Sunday in Easter season not only remind us of Christ’s resurrection in the past but catapult our imaginations to the new creation we look forward to when Jesus returns. This Sunday, I invite you to consider the cosmic Christ and how you might more fully embrace the reality of who he is and what he has done for us.
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