Scriptures, sermons and recording (2026)
To access the recorded sermon, please click on the underlined link
To access previous sermons from other years --- click here
 

Sunday  June 7th 2026 --- 

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Sunday May 31st 2026 --- 

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Sunday May 24th 2026 --- Pentecost

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Sunday May 17th 2026 --- Community, Obedience, Participation 

Scriptures: Acts 1:12-14, John 17:1-11, & references to Genesis 3 and Psalm 47:5

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x6b6jnvyg936s563tiy03/Dianthus-Trading-Cic.m4a?rlkey=gtzc0wzfbb57693tutjfvjfe5&dl=0    "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done...."

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Thursday May 14th 2026 --- Ascension day

Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s3egydud33p1nqorxo64m/2-Tolvaddon-Close-5.m4a?rlkey=4ig8emtagcy6qr6vz33xnyfgc&dl=0 The Ascension

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Sunday May 10th 2026 --- Power ministry of Jesus

Scriptures: John 14:15-21, Acts 1:8b, Acts 8:4-25, 2 Kings 17:24-34 & reference to 1 Kings 16

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h8aownxko5fv75i4hgbew/260510_1058.mp3?rlkey=0011kmwf8kr1022em51y4m9qg&dl=0  "joyful missionary disciples"

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Footnote:

In his 2013 Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis calls all Christians to be "joyful missionary disciples" who bring the love of Jesus to others. This vision emphasizes a faith rooted in personal encounter with Christ, joy, and a permanent state of mission, moving beyond a "maintenance" church to an outgoing, evangelizing church

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Sunday May 3rd 2026 --- excitement from the touch of God

Scriptures: John 21:1-14, Luke 5:1-11

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gi5dzvku9vdj3j612xfzn/260503_1054.mp3?rlkey=2q7rzdxxzgu8xqhhlf9bxge1k&dl=0  Jesus has breakfast with the 7 disciple fishermen.

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Sunday April 26th 2026 --- The Good Shepherd

Scriptures: Acts 2:14 & 36-41, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 9:41, John 10:1-11 (references to Ezekiel 34, Psalms 23 & 25, Philippians 2)

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6vl7vvnjpsghhid592jev/260426_1057.mp3?rlkey=1rkcqneyqdy9p2j7wtyjv1s99&dl=0   "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)

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Sunday April 19th 2026 --- life is a journey and we might need to do a 180 degrees!

Scriptures: Acts 2:14 & 22-33, Luke 24:13-35 (references to Luke 2:41-52 & Ruth 4:13-22)

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ft171i7p23zny6s5arowr/260419_1100.mp3?rlkey=ejbas6s562lqtj8gjdugl7yip&dl=0    revealed during a walk to Emmaus

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Sunday April 12th 2026 --- post resurrection

Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47, John 20:19-23, Romans 4:25

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xu2u5wdf4ev4qnrjphl60/260412_1101.mp3?rlkey=h1jn9ut8opdtkhoi55revui07&dl=0    Jesus appears and says --- "Peace be with you"

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Sunday April 5th 2026 --- Easter Sunday ---  "HE IS RISEN --- HE IS RISEN INDEED --- HALLELUJAH"

Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10, Acts 10:29 & 34-44, 1 John 1:8, Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wtsinf086y0ggd088sjxx/260405_1105.mp3?rlkey=zn2619cxoziugq646rt9mfkq4&dl=0   resurrection resets the curse found in Deuteronomy 21:22-23

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Saturday April 4th 2026  --- Holy Saturday

Scriptures: Exodus 14, 1 Peter 3:19-20

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1d35wmthdqac8u2lz1apb/260404_1935.mp3rlkey=uilaynhwqbv8ipiy8vobevtpt&dl=0 

The Israelites cross the Red Sea

The Lord's descent into the underworld (1 Peter 3:19-20) --- an ancient homily --- click here

 

 

Friday April 3rd 2026 --- Good Friday 

Scriptures: Luke 23:47-48, Philippians 2:1-11

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/328n00c0lc4mxjmgemcex/260403_1026.mp3?rlkey=22nmklpy7dfyd06jgkmskp5r9&dl=0   Thank you for undoing Genesis 3

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Thursday April 2nd 2026 --- Maundy Thursday

Scriptures: Exodus 12:1-13

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jequx0q1eee539lsmk54u/260402_1950.mp3?rlkey=rdr1z6wacejxnhfxwvrzpue5j&dl=0 The institution of the Lord's supper

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Wednesday April 1st 2026 --- Chrism (also known as holy oil or myron) Mass - Anointed 

Recorded sermon:   https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2yxlfbjwz8s383uimtf3h/260401_1003.mp3?rlkey=wbwec8vo5ffroai5skppxjhcp&dl=0 

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Sunday 29th March 2026 --- --- 6th Sunday of Lent --- Palm Sunday

Scriptures: Leviticus 23:33-44, Matthew 21:1-11,  Matthew's gospel: various from chapter 26: verses: 6, 14-16, 31-35, 47-50a, 69-75 with a reference to Exodus 21:32

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cg64s492andvq8vet3kpr/260329_1104.mp3?rlkey=z3apkmpo61dftu23frz1mht1d&dl=0   the passion of Holy Week --- deepest betrayal

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Sunday 22nd March 2026 --- --- 5th Sunday of Lent --- Passion Sunday

Scriptures: Ezekiel 37:11-14, John 11:1-45

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ca98zh3afeqrk5xh7c8ty/260322_1211.mp3?rlkey=i9vd0nnthrlpegua7mzq452xp&dl=0   the resuscitation of Lazarus

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Sunday 15th March 2026 --- 4th Sunday of Lent --- Laetare Sunday

Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, John 9, Revelation 3:18

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ze80lunkl58r4tpmrz2ae/260315_1208.mp3?rlkey=nvyx0y48p9pvsai29xkg1h1r4&dl=0

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Sunday 8th March 2026 --- --- 3rd Sunday of Lent --- "I thirst!"

Scriptures: Exodus 1:1-7, John 4:4-42

Recorded sermon:   https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gdm9c62n4knw88u06uktn/260308_1209.mp3?rlkey=6ihqlq213xiniigyq4akga5r1&dl=0   "Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you" (Saint Augustine of Hippo)

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 Sunday 1st March 2026 --- 2nd Sunday of Lent --- our preparation for Easter through the account of the Transfiguration

Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-4,  Matthew 17:1-13, 22-23, Mark 9:2-13

Recorded sermon:  ​https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9kxb93fu5f3o11py09pcs/260301_1209.mp3?rlkey=htjxaray1j6hhssd6chau63xf&e=1&dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9kxb93fu5f3o11py09pcs/260301_1209.mp3?rlkey=htjxaray1j6hhssd6chau63xf&e=1&dl=0

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​the Transfiguration with this link to the painting referenced in the recording --- click here

 

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Sunday 22nd February 2026 --- 1st Sunday of Lent --- The temptations of Jesus

Scriptures: Matthew 16:22-24, Genesis 2:7-10 & 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 8:1, (ref: Deuteronomy 8:3 & 6:16 & 6:13)

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/64d3xsom15awto2fx15ni/260222_1200.mp3?rlkey=dazypz5ua864n54kbk4tlcffy&dl=0   "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1)

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Wednesday 18 February 2026 --- Ash Wednesday 

Scriptures: Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-6ab, 14 and 17; Matthew 6:1-6, 6-18

Recorded sermon: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/agjeqxka5l931ffzqtcuc/260218_1115.mp3?rlkey=4ta7bedhkjddp9e40tol7wobt&dl=0 

 

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Sunday 15th February 2026 --- the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Scriptures: Psalm 99:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:20-40, 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, Numbers 11:28-29

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/11yo6y8gpat9qxpbru1py/260215_1202.mp3?rlkey=l742svczwstz9ihfjt3khrl3g&dl=0   the use of speaking in tongues for the corporate

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Sunday 8th February 2026 --- the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Scriptures: Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vk7kmq4f7nnkvsayaq41v/260208_1206.mp3?rlkey=95r9vsa46rxhailh1591wcdyk&dl=0    the use of speaking in tongues for the personal/individual

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Sunday 1st February 2026 --- purification after childbirth

Scriptures: Leviticus 12:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Luke 2:22-40, Revelation 19:10

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yr3f4j4qxn99d91aga9nl/260201_1202.mp3?rlkey=16fqmd6chtojbxfvr6hb838uw&dl=0   the presentation of Jesus at the Temple & prophetic words that were spoken

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Sunday 25th January 2026 --- get up --- why have you fallen on your face?

Scriptures: Psalm 27:1-14, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11, Genesis 15:13-16, Joshua 7:10-26

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pmrsdshw9x2ul5lup9yjt/260125_1208.mp3?rlkey=rham62yk46la83drws46k0mu1&dl=0 

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Sunday 18th January 2026 --- the persecuted church

Scriptures: Psalm 40:1-12, Matthew 5:10-12 & 43-48, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l8106t4zkignr7agov9u7/260118_1204.mp3?rlkey=km643pbcbvepw661rmpphloi2&dl=0    including one map (click for link), one short video and another short video (click for links)

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Sunday 11th January 2026 --- The Baptism of Christ

Scriptures: Isaiah 42:1-7 (especially v6), Genesis 1:6-7, Isaiah 64:1a, Matthew 3:13-17 (especially v15), Matthew 28:18-20

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6g15mxcf6m0zyj8281tn9/260111_1206.mp3?rlkey=c4vil21w9meggtknxi00rthik&dl=0   Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” 

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Sunday 4th January 2026 --- Epiphany

Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-7, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:14a

Recorded sermon:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b7jpxjx64zl0h0jjvrags/260104_1157.mp3?rlkey=ztgh4yrs0nl09qkvp7fpjpj5u&dl=0   the journey of the Magi