Monthly Archives: October 2011

Bonhoeffer a Martyr for our Time

30 October, 2011 – 7:11 am

Delivered by Rev Dr John Evans Sunday 30 October, 2011 Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-371 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12 Today is Reformation Sunday – the Sunday closest to the 31st October. It is the anniversary of the date that Martin Luther wrote to the Archbishop Mainz and Magdeburg concerning indulgences and other matters. In time [...]

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Steve Jobs, Moses and Our Future

23 October, 2011 – 7:35 am

Delivered by Rev Dr John Evans Sunday 23 October, 2011 Several weeks ago, the founder of Apple Computers, Steve Jobs died. He had been ill with pancreatic cancer, so his death was not unexpected. The reaction to his death was however, unexpected. Huge banner headlines, extensive analysis of his life, and much discussion about his [...]

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Christian Civility Today

9 October, 2011 – 7:59 am

Delivered by Rev Dr John Evans Sunday 10 October, 2011 Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Towards the end of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, he writes: “Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is [...]

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The Ten Commandments and Bali

2 October, 2011 – 8:31 am

Delivered by Rev Dr John Evans Sunday 2 October, 2011 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Psalm 19 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Selemat pagi; Good morning! Greetings from Bali. Improbably this morning I want to reflect on Jean and my very recent trip to Bali and our visit to Emily and the 10 commandments, and particularly the [...]

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