As people of faith we echo what is proclaimed in psalm 84. In that psalm we find a song that sings out the story of God’s place and home and how that travels with the pilgrim through difficult places. The dwelling place of God is not restricted to sacred spaces or magnificent buildings but rather travels with those whose heart is for God.
Sermon, Sunday August 23rd, 2009 (pdf)
When Solomon is granted any wish he wants from God we sense an incredible generosity and love from our creator and the willingness to risk all for the sake of humanity. As we breathe a sigh of relief when Solomon acts with maturity beyond his years we look forward to another incredible act of generosity and love from our creator who is again willing to risk all for the sake of humanity. This second time all who seek are granted the doorway to wisdom, love and life in the name of Christ.
Sermon Sunday August 16th, 2009Â (pdf)
St. David’s Uniting Church, Oakleigh
Rev. Arnie Wierenga
Prompted by Paul’s encouragement to the community at Ephesus to be Christlike, we explore the gifts of community. We wonder how different community may look if we truly believe that ‘the other’ is a beloved child of God.
Sermon Sunday August 9th, 2009Â (pdf)
St. David’s Uniting Church Oakleigh
Rev. Arnie Wierenga
Once Jesus had given the crowd a taste for an easy feed, they pursued him hoping for more temporary relief from their ills. But with a subtle change of focus, Jesus offered them and us a salve to the gnawing need to satiate our souls. He offers himself as the ‘bread of life’, food that nourishes forever.
Sermon Sunday August 2nd, 2009Â (pdf)
St. David’s Uniting Church, Oakleigh
Rev. Arnie Wierenga