Reflections/Sermonettes

This page contains links (and excerpts) to the latest sermons
delivered from the St Francis Church pulpit

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Divorce and Oaths – a Reflection

Jesus said whoever divorces his wife except on grounds of unfaithfulness is making her an adulteress. This sounds harsh, but makes me question how often my behaviour follows my cultural norm rather than Jesus’s direct teaching … [To read more, click on title]

Blessed Attitudes

God’s blessings, the things he says will bring us happiness, are found in character, not in possessions. Every one of the Beatitudes deals with something that is internal, not external; something you are, not something you have … [To read more, click on title]

A Matter of Trust

The disciples asked, “Then who in the world can be saved?” Jesus answered, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” … [To read more, click on the title]

Thoughts on Trust – and Childhood

What would you have felt, as a teacher, if you had a Jesus child in your class?! Would you have realised his potential? How would you have nurtured him? … [To read more, click on title]

A Proclamation and a Pooh-like Response

Excitement builds as we contemplate the signs and wonders heralding the birth of Jesus. Our readings over the season have revealed the promises that God has made to us through his prophets and gospellers, creating a pattern of promise, followed by fulfilment, followed by proclamation … [To read more, click on title]

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