Sermon April 5, 2026 Jesus is risen, as affirmed by all four Gospels through the empty cross, empty tomb, and empty grave clothes. The resurrection is not just an event but the cause that leads to the effect—“Fear not.” The resurrection of our Lord Jesus addresses four major human fears: Fear of Loneliness: The risen…
Sermon March 29, 2026 “Who Is This Who Comes?” – Palm Sunday Sermon: On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with joy, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Yet amid the celebration, a deeper question arose: “Who is this?” While some answered that He was Jesus…
On the 5th Sunday of Lent we meet Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus and friend of Jesus as Jesus came by for the last time on his way to Jerusalem and the cross. In this message Francis reviews the relationship among these people especially the opposite relational styles displayed by Mary and Martha. When…
On the fourth Sunday of Lent Francis brought the fourth message in the series ‘Engaging the Reality of God’ by trusting he accepts us as sinners.
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It’s the third week in Lent and it has been a traumatic time in the Netherlands, in New Zealand and elsewhere. The readings for this week seem very relevant for the week that was, that is until we hear Jesus speak. After reflecting on this Francis links back to the series theme of encountering God.
On the second Sunday of Lent Francis considered Abraham as a model for getting to know God. This is the second consideration of how God may become real beyond words and images.
For those who could not make it to this year’s Ash Wednesday Service the message given is posted below as a text to read.