Word of Salvation – September 2021   Our Refuge and Strength   Sermon by Rev W P Gadsby on Psalm 46 Scripture Reading: Psalm 46   Introduction: On 31/10/1517 (“Hallowe’en” – the day before All-Saints Day) Augustinian priest and professor, Father Martin Luther posted his 95 “Indulgence” Theses on the university notice-board in Wittenberg. He wanted to provoke a debate with colleagues about what he regarded as a travesty: the church-approved selling of “indulgences” to raise funds. The Theses, were copied, printed a distributed far and wide, fuelling discontent with the Roman Church’s policies. In God’s providence, Luther’s action sparked that...

Word of Salvation – September 2021   The Faith of a Centurion   Sermon by Rev. W. P. Gadsby on Luke 7:1-10 Scripture Reading Luke 7:1-10 Introduction “Now I’ll give you something to believe: I’m just 101, 5 months and a day,’ said the White Queen. ‘I can’t believe THAT!’ said Alice. ‘Can’t you?’ the Queen said in a pitying tone. ‘Try again: draw a long breath and shut your eyes.’ Al­ice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said. ‘One CAN’T believe impossible things.’ ‘I dare say you haven’t had much practice,’ said the Queen. ‘When I was your age, I...