Never mind counting sheep. Get to work doing good.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Reign of Christ Sunday Sunday November 26, 2023 Gospel ~ Mathew 25:31-46 The gospel this morning is as clear...
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- Nov 19, 2023
Faith is not about knowing every answer, it’s about asking the right kinds of questions
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday November 19, 2023 Gospel ~ Mathew 25:14-30 This morning, we are presented with another challenging...
- Nov 13, 2023
May we all set an example for the peaceful way we want the world to be.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday November 12, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama released a written...
- Nov 9, 2023
When dealing with the loss of someone, Jesus promised us it will get better.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday November 5, 2023 All Saints Sunday Today, we have one of the most beautiful and comforting lessons...
- Nov 9, 2023
Before God, we’re all equal. There is no first, there is no last. It's about how we live our lives.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday This morning’s gospel hits a note that I imagine all of us can...
- Nov 9, 2023
Copy of God gives us powerful tools in order to be active workers for Love, Peace and Hope in the wo
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday October 22, 2023 So this morning, we have one of the most political stories in the gospel. The...
- Nov 9, 2023
It takes strength to live by what is just and pure - strength to live with faithful discipleship.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday October 15, 2023 Well, that’s quite the gospel, this morning. Basically, we are offered a parable by...
- Nov 8, 2023
Giving thanks and honouring others is not only healing, it is a bond that connects us.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday October 8, 2023 Thanksgiving Sunday Early this week, the Nobel Prize for Medicine was given to two...
- Nov 7, 2023
God gives us powerful tools in order to be active workers for Love, Peace and Hope in the world.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday October 1, 2023 Well, that was quite a week in our Parliament. The Speaker of the House of Commons...
- Sep 29, 2023
God reminds us that fairness and equality are complicated, and oftentimes so are the solutions
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday September 24, 2023 This morning’s gospel hits a note that I imagine all of us can relate to: the idea...
- Sep 28, 2023
God wants us to find peace in the presence of pain and difficulty
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday September 17, 2023 Peter went to Jesus, and asked him: If someone sin against me, how often do I need...
- Sep 27, 2023
Relationships are about mutual care, mutual consideration, and mutual compassion.
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday September 10, 2023 This summer, on holidays, I binged a TV show about a hijacked airplane. I want to...
- Sep 26, 2023
Are we paying attention to the journey? Or focused too much on the destination?
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday September3, 2023 In Nova Scotia, we have to boat, mostly on a small inflatable, to complete the...
- Aug 30, 2023
What does it mean to proclaim the Good News of Jesus?
Sermon by Rev. Ronald Nelson My Guru, Roger Karban said, something like this, “if you listen to the William Tell overture and do not...
- Aug 15, 2023
Whispers of Faith in the Din of Doubt
by Rev. Ronald Nelson The Lessons during the summer are so meaningful, I only wish we could have them during Advent and Lent instead of...
- Jul 19, 2023
Gardening, the Gospel, and God: Finding Fertile Fields for Faith
There was once a farmer who had discovered a wonderful seed. It grew bountifully and adapted to the soil. It produced a wonderful...
- Jul 11, 2023
More Than Just Nap Time and Finger Paint: The Life-Long Lessons Learned in Kindergarten
Come to me you are who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. What comforting words those are from Jesus in this morning’s gospel –...
- Jun 30, 2023
Two Sinkings, One Humanity
As I wrote this sermon, the Canadian Coast Guard and a growing fleet of ships were still trying find a missing submersible on a tourist...
- Mar 28, 2023
Noise and Silence. Celebration and Contemplation.
The moment of silence has always been for me the most centering and powerful part of any memorial service I have attended. More than a...
- Mar 25, 2023
Hope for Today and the End of Our Days
The miracle we hear in our gospel this morning is perhaps the most famous performed by Jesus. Certainly, Lazarus, is the most famous...
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