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Another Miracle By: David B Smith | - After they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simons mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began serving them. When evening came, after the sun had set, people started bringing to him all those who were sick or possessed by demons. In fact, the whole city gathered at the door. He healed ... Tags:christian preaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus, secular
Meet A Priest With A Punch By: DavidBSmith. | - What has fists of steel, a kick like a mule, the head of a fox and a heart of gold? Answer Fighting Father Dave, the black belt who is throwing down the gauntlet to the problem guys of the Inner West.
Father Dave is the Rev David Smith, parish priest of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Duiwich Hill, and one of the good guys, ready to tie on the gloves and take on all corners for a cause.
There"€™s Something Fishy About Jonah! By: DavidBSmith. | - The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you. 3So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days walk across. 4Jonah began to go into the city, going a days walk. And he cried out, Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!
I Had A Dream By: DavidBSmith. | - I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. ... I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. ... I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the croo ... Tags:christian preaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus, secular
John The Baptist Meets Eminem By: DavidBSmith. | - This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, See! I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way. He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight! John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, being bap ... Tags:Christ the King Sunday, John 18:33-38, christian peaching, father dave
Making Weight By: DavidBSmith. | - Is that because the metabolism slows down with age or is it just because we get more comfortable with being over-weight as we get older? Im not sure. Either way, each year I seem to find it more difficult to hold back the unrelenting encroachment of middle-aged spread.
I officially retired as a professional boxer when I turned 35. I weighed just under 70kg at the time of my last fight. Within a month of that fight I had put on 5 kilograms. Within a few months I put on 10! That wa ... Tags:make weight, increase weight, boxing lessons, boxing classes, father dave
Faith Is Passion By: DavidBSmith. | - I am telling the truth in union with Christ-I am not lying, for my conscience, confirms it in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart, for I could wish that I myself were condemned and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my relatives according to the flesh. They are Israelites. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, ... Tags:christian preaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus
That They May Be One By: DavidBSmith. | - "And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one."
(John 17:11, NIV)
You may remember that when, a couple of weeks back, we looked at an earlier section of this speech given by Jesus, I prefaced my thoughts with a few famous last words - that is, final quotes from women and men who were about to meet their maker. Since then I've found a ... Tags:christian preaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus
Room For Everybody By: DavidBSmith. | - "When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and one rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance."
The Way, The Truth And The Life By: DavidBSmith. | - "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you? And if I am going away to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will welcome you into my presence, so that you may be where I am. You know where I am going, and you know the way."
Am I My Palestinian Brother's Keeper? Marrickville Council, Bds, And The Politics Of Shame By: DavidBSmith. | - In the months that followed, and most especially in the lead-up to the State election in the March 2011, Council's pro-BDS stand came under increasing criticism. Councillors who were party members were put under pressure to publicly withdraw their support for the campaign by senior party officials. Others were threatened with various forms of legal action. Almost all were threatened with physical violence via anonymous calls and emails.
Living By Faith By: DavidBSmith. | - What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness.
God With Us By: DavidBSmith. | - a sermon on Matthew 1:18-25
"Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to ... Tags:christian peaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus, secular
"You must be born from above", said Jesus. "The wind blows where it wills. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit Truly, truly I say to you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony... Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal lif ... Tags:christian peaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus, secular
Yes, I realise that the majority of the world's Christians are opposed to gay marriage and I recognise that many of those who most vocally oppose gay marriage do so in the name of Christ. Even so, this misunderstanding is easily resolved.
For Christians understand that marriage is an institution with a purpose. Others may believe that it was just a good idea that our forebears came up with on a lonely night, or that it evolved mystically out of our app ... Tags:christian peaching, father dave, Luke, Jesus, secular
The Wounds Of Jesus A Sermon On John 20:19-29 By: David B. Smith | - Welcome to the first Sunday after Easter - a day often referred to in ecclesiastical circles as low Sunday, for reasons that are surely too obvious to require explanation.
Today shares the title of low Sunday with the first Sunday after Christmas - again for reasons too obvious to bear repeating.
And this year at this time we do as we do every year on this low Sunday - we hear the story of Doubting Thomas again.
Most stories in the Bible are read every three ye ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
Jesus Is Crazy By: David B. Smith | - Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
So he told them this parable: "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together hi ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
Sex, Sin And Salvation By: David B. Smith | - The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?" This they said to test him that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
Life Is Not Fair By: David B. Smith | - There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
The sheikh, a moderate Shia and Australia's leading English-speaking Islamic cleric, has been pivotal in containing extremism in this country. He preaches love, tolerance and respect for different races and religions, and has worked for many years toward embedding Australian values into the new migrants who join his 1500-strong Australian congregation.
The Yuletide Cheer Of John The Baptist By: David B. Smith | - [John] said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
The Dysfunctional Family Of Jesus? By: David B. Smith | - Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. After thre ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
Three Good Reasons For Not Giving A Damn About Climate Change By: David B. Smith | - My passion for social justice has earned me a lot of labels over the years. I've been branded unpatriotic (because of my friendships with Muslims). I've been called anti-Semitic (because of my commitment to Palestinian human rights). I've been told that I'm a disgrace to the church (because I'm too concerned with feeding bodies and not souls). And, of course, I've been called a leftist ratbag.
One thing I've never been called though is a 'tree-hugger' or a 'greenie', and there's ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
Why I Love Amateur Boxing By: David B. Smith | - I'm a thousand miles from home at the moment at the Australian Amateur Boxing League's National Titles, and I'm enjoying every minute of it.
Right now I'm watching two 13-year-old schoolboys belting it out, and the standard is surprisingly good. The boys are focused, controlled and highly skilled for their age. And behind each boy is a small team of older men - quietly watching every movement taking place in front of them, and gently caring for their boys between rounds.
Christ Is King! A Sermon On John 18:33-38 By: David B. Smith | - Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, 'Are you the King of the Jews?' Jesus answered, 'Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?' Pilate replied, 'I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?' Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my king ... Tags:Christian preaching, father dave
"Jesus said 'Do you see these great buildings?' Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.'" (Mark 3:2)
It is such an offensive thing to say!
Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this life and that the greatest of our human institutions and heroic achievements will eventually pass and go the way of all flesh, but I really didn't want to be confronted with that just now!.
The Death Of John The Baptist A Sermon On Mark 6:14-29 By: David B. Smith | - When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom." She went out and said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John the baptizer." (Mark 6:23-24)
We had a baptism this morning, and I think if you'd searched through the Bible for the most inappropriate Gosp ... Tags:mark 6, death of John the Baptist, father dave
Life Is A Box Of Chocolates ... Not! A Sermon On The Book Of Job By: David B. Smith | - Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? (Job 38:2)
Yes, Im quoting God from the book of Job, chapter 38, second verse - a book that Ive finally decided, reluctantly, needs to be looked at.
I say reluctantly because its a depressing book, and depressing not only because it deals with the series of depressing events that befall the storys main character, but depressing too because the mans search for an answer to his problems never gets ... Tags:job 38, christian peaching, father dave
A Cheap Holiday In Other People's Misery (catching Up With Mordechai Vanunu In Israel) By: Dave Smith | - One of my favourite pieces of music is the Sex Pistols' classic 'Holidays in the Sun' - a song that begins with the line, 'a cheap holiday in other people's misery'. This would have made a fitting epitaph for my holiday in Israel, except that the $3000 air ticket meant that it wasn't exactly cheap.
I went to Israel full of apprehension. Just knowing what we all know of the backdrop of paranoia and pain that hangs over that land is enough to make anybody apprehensive, but I also we ... Tags:Mordechai, Vanunu, prison, israel, nuclear, weapons, father dave
