Rev's Ramblings

Sun 31 Mar

Being out in a boat on a lake with a fishing line over the side is the epitome of bliss for some. Unless of course the fish are not biting. However being out in a boat on a lake can also be quite dangerous. Storms can blow up fairly quickly and waves can take water over the side of the boat. What started...

Sun 24 Mar

Jesus has been telling any who would listen that the Kingdom of Heaven is coming. He has indicated in a sermon to His followers how to act and treat one another. He has given proof that He is the Christ.In the verses from Matthew 8 that we look at today Jesus gives an indication of the cost that will be...

Sun 17 Mar

The paragraph before us this morning is Romans 3:21-26. It is the passage in the Bible that most simply and clearly answers the question, “Why did God the Father have to send Christ , his beloved Son, to die on the cross?”Paul says that the work of Christ for our salvation was a work of redemption v24....

Sun 10 Mar

If you required a health specialist what would you look for?  Would you look at their credentials?  Would you look at where they studied?  Would you look at what experience they have?  Would you ask how many surgeries they have performed?  Or do we not even care?  So long as...

Sun 3 Mar

There are many stories in the Bible that point us to God and His plans for us. Some of them will be your favourite story. Stories that speak of His justice, His compassion, His love, His grace. Jesus’ encounter with a leper points us to a God of grace.It is a marvellous story. Lepers were generally...

Sun 24 Feb

Foundations are put down for many things. A foundation is designed to hold in place what sits on top of it. Under your house will be foundations that hold the walls in place. Under the church are foundations to hold the floor and walls. When you drive into Pacific Werribee Car Park are foundations holding...

Sun 17 Feb

Moses led the people out of slavery in Egypt. They had been out of the Promised Land for over 400 years. God gave them the 10 Commandments as to how God’s people were to live their lives in relation to God and each other. Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of Heaven is near. There were those who chose to follow...

Sun 10 Feb

Jesus has begun His ministry. He has gone around Galilee and areas of darkness proclaiming that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Many would be familiar with such proclamations. The kingdom of the Egyptians is near. The kingdom of the Babylonians is near and about to over run us. The kingdom of the Persians...

Sun 3 Feb

It is the time of year where AFL Clubs start to increase the training regime of their players and look at who will be available for the Round 1 games. Some players have hurt themselves in the off season and are still recovering. Others are wondering if they will ever be ready to run out for that first...

Sun 27 Jan

There are many temptations. Could be fruit – Adam in the Garden was tempted with fruit. We would normally see the enticement of fruit as tempting but if it is pleasing to the eye and sweet to taste then we may well yield to the temptation. We all face temptations and they will vary from individual to...