Sermons by Rev. Chris Fickling
Scripture Reading Psalm 23 (NRSV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;he leads me beside still waters;3 he restores my soul.He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort…
Scripture Reading (from James Taylor’s Everyday Psalms) Psalm 121 1Somewhere out there, past the highest peaks, someone watches over me. God made these peaks and these valleys, this air and this earth. Yet God is close enough to guide my feet, every step I take along life’s precipitous paths. I may grow weary, but God…
The 24th Kitchener Scouting family wish to extend sincere thanks to our sponsor, St. James’-Rosemount United Church, for your continued support and commitment to the Scouting movement. Our partnership continues to provide all of us with opportunities to make positive contributions to our community and to future generations. Thank You SJR! Our 24th Kitchener Scouting…
Scripture Reading (Contemporary English Version) Matthew 17:1-9 1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the brothers James and John with him. They went up on a very high mountain where they could be alone. 2 There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. His face was shining like the sun, and his clothes became white…
Scripture Reading (The Message) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1-4 But for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You’re acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I’ll nurse you since you don’t seem capable of anything…
After last year’s successful Annual Meeting we will again be combining it with our regular worship service today – February 5th. During the meeting, the children will be gathering as usual for Sunday School. While we will be live-streaming the service and meeting, participation in the Annual Meeting is limited to those attending in-person. Browser…
Scripture Reading (New Living Translation) Matthew 5:1-12 1 One day as Jesus saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them. 3 “God blesses those who are poor (in spirit) and realize their need, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 4 God blesses…
Scripture Reading (Common English Bible) Matthew 4:12-23 12 Now when Jesus heard that John was arrested, he went to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and settled in Capernaum, which lies alongside the sea in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 This fulfilled what Isaiah the prophet said: 15 Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, alongside the sea, across the…
Readings from the Scriptures (Common English Bible) John 1:29-42 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one about whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is really greater than me because he existed before me.’ 31 Even…