Author Archives: Chemainus Minister

A joke. Heaven. Hell. Now. Later. Bosoms. Hades. We use these ideas as a way to unpack the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man.

With a difficult parable we approached the idea of God as surprisingly active in the redemption of the world – even the people we don’t normally understand – like Coleman Sweeney.  

This was our last sermon from our sermon by request series.  In it, we tackle the different notions of God and what they offer – or don’t – to our understanding of the mysterious force of life.

Our fourth topic for our Sermon By Request Series was aging.  What does it mean to get old?  Here’s one take.  What else would you add?

Our second sermon by request topic was on “Capturing Joy.”  You can’t see the visuals, but there is one flower pot being filled up with diplomas, movies and shoes and another one with soil.  It was an object lesson of sorts. Enjoy!

What does it mean to be a Christian?  This is a big question for many people and am important question for our world.  Is this sermon we take a look at what it is – and is not.  Enjoy!

Ever heard the story of Rahab?  It’s simple, yet beautifully complicated tale from early in the book of Joshua.  We have lots to learn about courage.  

Mary and Martha, though an old story, seems as relevant as ever.  Have a listen.

Stories have courage have always had the ability to inspire whether they are old ancient stories or recent stories.  Here, a reflection on Vashti and Esther, two of the most people in the scriptures.

This sermon marks the first of five weeks of women in the scriptures and God and woman.  It serves as a counter point to patriarchy, and to the over-emphasis on God as male.