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2018/12/23 By Barry 1 Comment

What does love look like?

Merry Christmas! I’ll get to this Sunday’s sermons in a moment or two but first there are a few words I need to say. I have been preaching in various Presbyterian churches for about 23 years. It hasn’t been a full time thing but if I figured it out correctly, I have been a preacher […]

Filed Under: Advent, Preaching, Sunday, Year C Tagged With: Advent 4, Elizabeth, Hebrews, John Ferrier, love, Luke, Mary, memoriam, preaching

2018/12/16 By Barry Leave a Comment

Joy and happiness are not the same thing

The third Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of Joy. What could be more fitting for this season than a Sunday devoted to Joy? Not much to be sure but what images come to mind when someone reminds you “Christmas is the season of joy” or says “Christmas is such a joyous time”? If you […]

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2018/12/09 By Barry Leave a Comment

Advent – Peace

Let me begin by saying it is good to be back. My time away was wonderful and I am happy to recommend an Atlantic crossing to anyone. It felt odd to begin the church year with the second Sunday in Advent but I have been in this position before so it isn’t completely new. Nor […]

Filed Under: Advent, Preaching, Sunday, Year C Tagged With: advent, peace, preaching

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