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#MeToo #ToxicMasculinity

2/17/2019

#MeToo #ToxicMasculinity – These labels are being used today tools to speak up and against those who have tried to exert strength and power for their own purpose. The book of Jeremiah says such abuse of strength is, 'like a shrub in the desert.' and will never produce fruit.
Sermon on texts for Sixth Sunday after Epiphany - Luke 6:17-26; Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1
Sources referenced - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0
- Interview on Toxic Masculinity: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1376182339594 -
- "In the Name of Jesus" by Henri Nouwen

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Knowing Where and How to Look - February 10, 2019

2/10/2019

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Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World are famous for declaring their unworthiness whenever meeting their idols. Such self shaming is all too common but not very sustainable... this sermon is about how God wants us to unlearn such behaviour. Sermon based on Luke 5:1-11; & Isaiah 6:1-13

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Advent 4 - Love - God's Love Breaks the Rules

12/23/2018

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On this Advent Sundayof Love - Mary and Elizabeth connect and are a presence of love for one another in a world where the social rules around them would otherwise thrust shame upon them. (Luke 1: 39-45) In Queen and David Bowie's song, Under Pressure, we're told to listen to how, 'Love dares us to change our ways of caring about ourselves." The same wisdom is offered by Amy Silverman in her piece from CBC's Tapestery, entitled "Lessons in love form my child with Down syndrome." That can be listened to by following this link. (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/tapestry/the-market-god-1.3836345/lessons-in-love-from-my-child-with-down-syndrome-1.3836361?fbclid=IwAR26Y_HxlsRBeY_rTzDgala1fM0jitclfFTcHmmb0X6_8Bjxo0oHLjs3km0)

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Advent 2 - Peace - The Re-Set Button

12/9/2018

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On this Sunday Advent of Peace- John the Baptist is the voice from the wildreness preaching a message of Baptism of Repentance. (Luke 3:1-6) Recently we had Children's Play Therapist, Tonia Crittenden, talk to parents and grandparents about how through play, we can hit a 'Re-Set' button on our extreme emotion. Taking away the extreme negative emotions with play leaves a sense of peace. A message not so far off the message of John the Baptist.

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Advent 1 - Hope - Don't Be Afraid of Anxiety

12/2/2018

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On this Sunday Advent of Hope - Jesus says in scripture, "34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with .. the anxieties of life" (Luke 21:25-36 NIV) Recently we had Children's Play Therapist, Tonia Crittenden, talk to parents and grandparents about childhood anxiety. Her message was very similar to Jesus'... Don't be afraid of anxiety.

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Christ the King Sunday - November 25, 2018

11/28/2018

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Last Sunday we had four baptism... it was a special Sunday for sure! Baptism is the beginning of the Christian journey. It is a time when we decide to follow the message of Jesus instead of the other messages we receive in our world that are all too often self serving and/or destructive. This sermon explores this topic after examine the story of the Pilot talking with Jesus before sentencing him to death. Though Jesus is near his own death, he takes this opportunity to convince one more person that there is a path that is a better way. (John 18:33-37)

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Remembrance Day Sunday

11/11/2018

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While on summer vacation in Sicily, Dan and Barb Irvine stumbled upon a War Memorial that lays to rest 490 fallen Canadian soldiers, in Agira, Italy. Beside many gravesides are stories about lives and backgrounds given insights into how much was giving. Today's gospel lesson was about the Widow who game 2 small coins to the treasury. A small amount to many but a great amount from someone who didn't have it to give. (Mark 12; 38-44) Please enjoy this reflection on Remembering those who have a great capacity to give.

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Sermon - Take a Moment - Oct 14, 2018

10/21/2018

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Sermon based on Mark 10: 17 – 31 and Franklin Goes to School.

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What Am I Going To Do?

6/30/2018

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Have you ever found yourself saying this? It's usually a statement you say when hope is soon to be lost. This sermon explores this question. Sermon scripture: 1 Samuel 17: 32-49; Mark 4: 35-41.

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Seeds and Dirt

6/18/2018

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This sermon is based on the texts found in: 1 Samuel 15:34—16:13 & Mark 4:26–34
It is a reflection on the parable of the Kingdom of God being compared to a seed scattered and then when left alone within God's creation, it grows and grows... Why does it grow, what does it require for good growth... are we the same? This Sunday in Brooksdale, we alsoa celebrated the membership of Erin through confirmation and Bill Rothernel through transfer of membership. Many thanks for Bill's reflection shared with us regarding why he has chosen to join our congregation... his words were pure blessing to our Brooksdale ears!

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