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Marc Bertrand
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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Jonah
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.
I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more
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Simeon's Song
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
A first person Christmas narrative focussing on the prophecy of Simeon when the Christ Child is brought to the temple.
a) Oops - Waiting. I have been waiting here... It is not an unusual thing to a Jew... waiting that is. For 400 years we waited in Egypt... for 40 years we wandered the desert...for years we waited for a king... for centuries we have waited in exile... we have waited under the Babylonians, the ...read more
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Thanksgiving In Nain
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
A thanksgiving sermon. What happens when the Lord of Life encounters a procession of death on the outskirts of the village of Nain? A worship service is waiting to happen.
Intro: The Spring of the Year. I. Two Crowds a. A Jubiliant Crowd 1. A crowd which had traveled all day with Jesus 2. A crowd which had witnessed a miraculous healing 3. A crowd that was asking the question, who is this Jesus? 4. Like the feeling you get when you pass an overturned mini-van ...read more
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If Rock's Could Talk
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.
Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV ...read more
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Moses And The Ark
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
Through the action of faith Moses mom prepared the future deliverer of Israel for his task. By faith she protected him; surrendered him; and trained him. Mother’s Day.
Today is Mother’s Day and I wanted to begin our service with a few significant questions to test your knowledge about Mothers. First, how many people here have had a mother? Good, just checking to make sure you’re arms all work. Does anyone know who was considered the greatest prophet in the Old ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Supper With The Saviour
Contributed on Nov 5, 2004
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Gospel Of Mark
Contributed on Dec 4, 2002
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Christmas With Luke
Contributed on Dec 3, 2002