Faith is slippery.
We can be tempted to think our faith is small and not easily see God’s hand in our life.
We can also fall into the hubris of thinking our faith is ‘great’ and better than that of others.
Our faith grows by becoming deeper not bigger.
The Call to walk in the footsteps of Christ is not a sinecure. It will bring us joy but it will also be costly and we will be tempted to give up on it. When that happens listen to the Music of the Call.
Our Beloved like the wise steward cherishes and treasures all sorts of people regardless of how they value themselves.
Gardening with God Words for 6th Sunday after Trinity – 19 July 2020 – Parish of Felixstowe A Cyber Sermon from the Vicarage Text: …the slaves of the householder came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?” 28 He answered, “An enemy has… Continue reading Gardening with God
Soul Soil Sermon for 5th Sunday after Trinity – 12 July 2020 St John the Baptist – Parish of Felixstowe Text: 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty,… Continue reading Soul Soil
Busdriver’s Holiday Words for 4th Sunday after Trinity – 5 July 2020 – Parish of Felixstowe A Cyber Sermon from the Vicarage Text: ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle… Continue reading Busdriver’s Holiday
If we are to welcome God in others it will require more than a cup of cold water. It is only as we give ourselves away that we stand any chance of finding the grace to love not only the needy but our enemies as well
Penny-Pinching God Words for 2nd Sunday after Trinity – 21 June 2020 – Parish of Felixstowe A Cyber Sermon from the Vicarage Text: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground unperceived by your Father. 30 And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31 So do… Continue reading Penny-Pinching God
Calling Names Words for 1st Sunday after Trinity – 14 June 2020 – Parish of Felixstowe A Cyber Sermon from the Vicarage Text: Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. (Matthew 10v1) God give you peace my sisters… Continue reading Calling Names
The Church, came into being on the Day of Pentecost and was suffused with the power of the Holy Spirit. Yet this power is not ourse to wield in worldly ways.
It is a Power to proclaim not to profit
It is a Power to heal not to hurt
It is a Power to comfort not condemn
