Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 26 February 2023. ‘What Adam had freely forfeited, Jesus freely restored by going to the cross. What had fallen into weakness was raised in unbelievable power. What had fallen apart in the name of self-fulfilment and self-realization was restored to glory by a single act of total self-giving and self-abasement.’
Archives for February 2023
Commentary: Our values have to be able to stand for themselves
There is something very strange in today’s fashion for denying the concept of truth, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. The idea is that since all truth is subjective, there can be no objective truth, by definition. Any view expressed has to be personal and limited by personal experience and perspective, especially that of race and social…
Quinquagesima: The starting point for being the people of God
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 19 February 2023. ‘The Transfiguration of Jesus looks back at the law and the prophets and forward to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Above it all and overshadowing it is that cloud of unspeakable holiness and unapproachable glory from which comes the voice of God, and speaking of Jesus: Listen to Him.’
Sexagesima: We are living members of the kingdom of God
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 12 February 2023. ‘If life as a whole is precious to God – whether it is the birds of the air or the flowers of the field – then the life of those who seek His face and who serve His purposes are even more deeply loved.’
Epiphany 4 & Presentation of Christ: All we need to do is to ask
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 5 February 2023. ‘It is His simple humanity that encourages us to approach in faith and confidence, knowing that whatever we face, He also has seen in its essence.’
