The text I used for this week's message is Isaiah 65:17-25.

Some weeks, sermon preparation can be tedious. As George Lucas has said writing can be like "bleeding on the page." Not always easy...this week's message came quite easily. Not sure if that's good or bad!

As I was preparing the sermon this is particular Sunday, I quickly found myself focusing on what we should be doing right now to bring about the "Kingdom of God" instead of always looking ahead to what will be.

If you get a chance, I highly recommend you listen to the first track of the soundtrack of The Mission. It's a good movie with a great soundtrack. The first track  ...