Wishes and Hopes.

Text:  Luke 21:25–36  First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2 2012

Preached by Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church.

This week's sermon- The Birthpangs. by Rev. James Murray

After we remember. Sermon for Nov 11 2012. Text Mark 12:38–44

By Rev. James Murray, Dominion-Chalmers United Church.

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month is a time to remember. We remember the millions who have fought wars in our names. We remember the names of those who died fighting for their country. We remember the proud patriotism as people volunteered to fight for the cause of freedom. The sense of national identity that is forged in such difficult times.

Seeking Communion. Text: Mark 12:28–34 All Saints’ Sunday, Nov. 4 2012

Preached by Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church

Sermon by Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, Ottawa. 

A change in the climate from James Murray on Vimeo.

sermon for Oct 21 2012 at Dominion Chalmers United Church in Ottawa.

From Milestones to Stepping stones. Text: Joshua 4:1-7 Mark 10:17–31

By Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, October 14  2012

If your house was on fire, and you had the time to save only one thing, what would you save? Would you save a family heirloom which has been passed down through the generations? Would you save your favourite painting? Would you save your wedding quilt? Or would you try to save a photo album?

The Isaiah Vision. Text: Isaiah 65:17-25 Mark 16:14-18

Preached by Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Sept. 30 2012

“In the midst of a crooked and perverse generation”

Text: Jeremiah 4:23-28 , Philippians 2:14-18, Mark 15:33-39

Preached by Rev. James Murray at Dominion-Chalmers United Church. Sept. 23 2012

A young minister from the city went to serve her first church in the country. On that first Sunday the congregation put on a luncheon to welcome their new minister. As the minister was welcoming people at the door, a woman asked “Where should I put my dainties?”

The minister was flabbergasted. “I beg your pardon? You brought your dainties?”