Humility and Love Transform the World
In Canon Rob’s sermon this week, we explore how Jesus teaches us that true change doesn’t come through power or status, but through humility, service, and love.
Worry Less, Trust God More
In Canon Rob’s Thanksgiving sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6:25-33, where Jesus reminds us not to be consumed by worry, but to trust in God’s faithful provision. Putting God at the centre of our lives brings peace, perspective, and the freedom to live generously and share with others.
Jesus Protects the Vulnerable
In Canon Rob’s sermon this week, we reflect on Mark 10:2-16 and how Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ legalism and emphasizes the sacredness of all our human relationships and calls us to protect the vulnerable.
A Clear Path to God
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we are invited to reflect on Jesus’ call to remove stumbling blocks that hinder our journey of faith.
Embrace Humility
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus’ teaching from Mark 9:30-37, where Jesus challenges our ideas of power and greatness. Using the example of a child, Jesus calls us to embrace humility, serve others, and live by the values of God’s Kingdom that stand in contrast to the pride and status-seeking of our world.
“Who do you say that I am?”
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore a pivotal moment in Mark 8:27-38 when Jesus asks his disciples, ‘Who do you say that I am?’ It challenges us to reflect on our own response to this question and the daily decision to follow Jesus.
The Bread of Life in Our Daily Lives
Just as my father’s daily act of packing my lunch was a reminder of his love and care, Jesus offers us the ‘bread of life’—spiritual nourishment that sustains us every day.
Genuine Love
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus challenges us to look beyond outward rituals and focus on the true intentions of our hearts.
Everyday Carry
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we reflect on the significance of abiding in Christ, the challenges of living out our faith, and the importance of carrying our faith with us each day, just like the other essential tools we use in our daily lives.
Living Bread
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore Jesus’ invitation to partake in the “living bread” – a relationship with God that nourishes our souls, transforms our lives, and satisfies our deepest needs.
Beyond the Ordinary
In Canon Rob’s sermon this Sunday, we explore how Jesus invites us to see beyond the ordinary and recognize him as the true source of eternal life.
More Than A Meal
This Sunday, we explore how God puts signs and symbols in our lives, pointing us towards a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
God’s Love is Life Giving
This Sunday we explore the stark contrasts between earthly power and the life-giving love of God. Through the stories of Herod’s banquet and Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand, we see how true abundance in life comes from compassion and mercy, not wealth and status.
With Generous and Hospitable Hearts
This Sunday we reflect on the boundless generosity of God through Jesus Christ and our call to reflect that generosity with hospitable hearts.
To Restore All People
This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ mission to restore all people into a right relationship with God, regardless of their societal status. The message today intertwines the healing of Jairus’ daughter and the unnamed woman suffering from hemorrhages, highlighting themes of vulnerability, faith, and Jesus’ inclusive love.
Jesus Calms The Storm
Today’s Gospel reading reminds us of our need for rest and the importance of trusting Jesus amidst life’s chaos and that we can find balance and reassurance in God’s presence, even in our busiest times.
Seeds of Faith
A parable of a clueless farmer and the parable of the mustard seed both reveal how God’s work often goes unnoticed yet is unstoppable. We reflect on how even the smallest acts of faith and love can flourish and spread in unexpected ways.
Following Jesus in a Distracting World
We are called to explore Jesus’ invitation to “follow me” as a call to leave behind worldly pressures and embrace God’s will, forming a new spiritual family.
The Heart of the Sabbath
Jesus teaches that the Sabbath law is meant to serve the well-being of people, not to burden them.
Encountering Transformation in the Holy Trinity
In Canon Rob’s sermon for Trinity Sunday, we explore the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-17, reflecting on the transformative power of spiritual rebirth through the Holy Trinity.
Transcending Our Differences
In our exploration of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21), Canon Rob’s message calls us to witness the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as it descends upon the disciples, igniting them with courage and unity. Through the lens of Scripture and reflection on present-day divisions, we are reminded of God’s enduring call for unity amidst both our diversity and division.
Together We Do Good
Our collective efforts make a difference in spreading love and grace when we accept Jesus commission to the church and these good works are an encouragement for us to embrace the power of togetherness in your own journey of faith.
Abiding Love and Friendship
This week, Canon Rob’s message explores the message of John 15:9-17, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of love and deep connections within Christian community. We reflect on the characteristics of “abiding friendships,” relationships rooted in Christ’s love, marked by permanence, mutual support, and shared values.
Abide In Christ
Abiding in Christ entails continual communion, leading to spiritual strength, growth, and fruitfulness.
Known, Loved, Restored
Through the image of the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18), Jesus reveals the depth of God’s sacrificial love, his intimate knowledge of each believer, and his vision of a unified, inclusive community.
Authentic Witness
As we navigate doubt, seek forgiveness, and embrace our role as witnesses, we are empowered to reflect the truth of Christ’s resurrection in our lives.
From Doubt to Belief
Through Thomas’s loyalty amidst uncertainty and his profound encounter with Jesus after expressing doubt, we witnessed the power of belief to transform skepticism into centred faith, inspiring us to prioritize our relationship with God and embrace doubt as a path to deeper faith.
Easter’s Power Overcomes Uncertainty
In this Easter reflection on Mark 16:1-8, we journey through the enigmatic narrative of Mark’s resurrection account, finding resonance in the emotions of fear and amazement experienced by the women at the empty tomb. Mark’s open-ended conclusion challenges us to embrace uncertainty in our faith journey while trusting in God’s steadfast promises.
The Sunday of The Passion
This Sunday Canon Rob reads the story of the Passion from Mark 15:1-39 and interjects three reflections which reflect on how the crucifixion of Christ reveals the depth of human brokenness and the injustices present in our world, yet it also offers hope through the transformative power of the cross.
Embracing Transformation
In today’s sermon on John 12:20-33, Canon Rob Park points to Jesus’ use of the metaphor of a grain of wheat to illustrate the transformative power of sacrifice and surrender.