Sunday Sermon - 14 June
As we say goodbye to a cherished member of St John’s church family, Rev. John reflects on the Christian imperative of hospitality. Read his sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 7 June
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Rev. John dives into what exactly Jesus is asking of us in this powerful command that’s found in both the Old and the New Testaments. Read his sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 31 May
“The Trinity reminds us that faith is never meant to be lived in isolation. We grow in community, through learning, prayer, conversation, and discipleship together.” Read Rev. John’s Trinity Sunday homily here.
Sunday Sermon - 24 May
In the second of this two-part series, Rev. John links Ascension with Pentecost and discusses the unifying and transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Read his sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 17 May
This week, Rev. John explores the message of the Ascension - highlighting the disciples’ relatable confusion, fear and misunderstanding as Jesus appears to them for the final time. Read the sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 3 May
In this week’s sermon, Rev. John talks wrestling, suffering, and what it means to stand firm on the rock of our faith. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 27 April
Rev. John is not a fan of sheep but, as he explains in this week’s homily, the Biblical metaphor is apt. Read his Good Shepherd Sunday sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 19 April
As we examine Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearance on the road to Emmaus, Rev John explains that we are all, in some sense, walking that same journey. Read his sermon here.
Easter Sunday Sermon
In his Easter Sunday homily, Rev. John concludes our Lenten theme of the horizontal and the vertical aspects of God’s love. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 22 March
“We journey through Lent to Easter with Jesus because resurrection is not only something Jesus does. It is something the community participates in. “ This week, Rev John discusses Lazarus’ resurrection and how we all have a role to play in bringing the message of the Gospel to life.
Sunday Sermon - 8 March
If you’re watching the news and wondering where God is, take a look around. In this week’s sermon, Rev. John shares some tangible evidence that God’s love is very much visible and active in our weary world. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 1 March
Rev. John breaks down the meaning of justification by faith and challenges us to think about our legacy. Read his sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 15 February
“The Feast of the Transfiguration comes right before Lent for a reason. The Church, in her wisdom, knows that before we dare to walk into the wilderness, we must first be shown the light. Before we confront our shadows, we are given a glimpse of glory.” Read Rev. John’s Transfiguration sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 8 February
In this week’s sermon Rev. John pays tribute to comedy legend Catherine O’Hara and finds a connection between her work and the work of the church. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 26 January
In this week’s sermon, Rev. John manages to turn a weary grumble about winter into a heartwarming message of togetherness. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 18 January
As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Rev John explores the vision of a reconciled Church. Read his sermon here.
Sunday Sermon - 4 January
Exactly how wise were the Wise Men? Rev. John questions the title and dispels some magi-related myths in this week’s sermon. Read it here.
Sunday Sermon - 28 December
As we mark the Feast of the Holy Innocents, it can be jarring to go from Christmas celebration to child murder. Rev. John draws some modern day parallels from this dark episode in Matthew’s Gospel. Read his sermon here.
Christmas Message
This Christmas, Rev. John challenges us to take our cues from Mary - mirroring her faithful obedience, quiet trust and calm courage in our own lives. Read Rev John’s Christmas message here.
Sunday Sermon - 21 December
As we mark the last Sunday of Advent, Rev. John reminds us that this season of waiting “asks us to remember what the world truly needs and act upon that need.” Read his sermon here.