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. Going Ahead of Us Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 There are so many wonderful messages in the events ofContinue reading “Going Ahead of Us”
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Three Lessons from Thomas
While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. These posts will be on hold while I amContinue reading “Three Lessons from Thomas”
A Fresh Start
While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. A Fresh Start Scriptures: Acts 10:34-43; Luke 24:1-12 ItContinue reading “A Fresh Start”
Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good
While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20;Continue reading “Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good”
The Resurrection Ellipsis
The Resurrection Ellipsis Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 An ellipsis, for those who are fuzzy on their grammar studies, is a part of a sentence that gets left out; that is unfinished. It is most often shown by those three dots “and then . . .” which leaves the reader to wonder or imagine what happens next.Continue reading “The Resurrection Ellipsis”
Facing Facts
While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Facing Facts Scripture: Mark 8:31-38 Today’s reading has shockedContinue reading “Facing Facts”
Back from the Dead — Easter Sunday
As we are all staying at home during COVID-19, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. — (Rev) Andrew Jensen Back from theContinue reading “Back from the Dead — Easter Sunday”
Ask Andrew 1 (2018): Jesus’ Women Disciples
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 1 (2018): Jesus’ Women Disciples We hear about the male disciples. Were there any female disciples? The short answer is: Yes! JesusContinue reading “Ask Andrew 1 (2018): Jesus’ Women Disciples”
Gone but Not Forgotten
It’s time for a rant. I’m getting really tired of having all Christians lumped in together with the literalists, the fundamentalists and the creationists. Too many people who embrace secularism don’t see the distinctions within a faith. The recent remarks by Julie Payette, our Governor General, underline this. I would have less trouble if sheContinue reading “Gone but Not Forgotten”
Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection Regarding the resurrection, this is kind of a two part question. a) Do you believe the resurrection happened? (AndContinue reading “Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection”
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