Seeking Reconciliation

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Seeking Reconciliation Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Later in the service we will be having a formal dedication forContinue reading “Seeking Reconciliation”

Vision

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Vision Scriptures: Proverbs 29:18 Galatians 3:26-29 If we are to be a visionary people, our King JamesContinue reading “Vision”

Ask Andrew 2: How, When and Why Should a Christian Pray in Public?

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. “Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for Knox members to ask question that might make for goodContinue reading “Ask Andrew 2: How, When and Why Should a Christian Pray in Public?”

The Good Shepherd

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. The Good Shepherd Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37 John 10:11-18 Our lesson today about Jesus the Good ShepherdContinue reading “The Good Shepherd”

Sharing Life

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Sharing Life Scriptures: Acts 4:32-34 1 John 1:1-5 Our Acts lesson gives us a fascinating vision ofContinue reading “Sharing Life”

Looking Ahead and Going Home

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Looking Ahead and Going Home Scriptures: Isaiah 25:6-9 Mark 16:1-8 Two thousand years ago the Gospel wasContinue reading “Looking Ahead and Going Home”

Hope Without Apocalypse

Welcome to the Knox Talks blog. Here you can find recent and past sermons relating scripture to a wide variety of topics. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Hope without Apocalypse Scriptures: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:32-37 Every Advent the same challenge comes up for preachers:Continue reading “Hope Without Apocalypse”

The Value of Pride

  It has been a few years since I last participated in the Ottawa Pride parade. I have been on vacation in August most summers, so I simply missed it. This year I got the chance to go again. I marched with the United Church contingent, which included members from a variety of congregations, asContinue reading “The Value of Pride”