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Sermons of Wayne Logan

About wlogan

A pastor of the Lutheran church of Australia, called by God for a time to serve at:
Horsham, Victoria (congregations at Horsham and Laharem) 1995(-96);
the Swan Reach Lutheran Parish, South Australia (congregations at Murbko, Blanchetown, Swan Reach and Nildottie) 19(96) - 2002; and
the Pittsworth Lutheran Parish, Queensland (congregations at Millmerran, Yandilla, Pittsworth and Nobby) 2002 - 2004.

With increasingly prevalent symptoms of burnout, I realised I needed a break from the constant pressures and burdens of full time ministry. I wondered whether I was suited to continue in parish ministry, and went on leave of absence to recuperate and to continue to explore where my place in God's kingdom and world might be. It has been a difficult journey, but one I don't regret, in that I have been able to spend a lot more time with my family than I would have otherwise. I have also expanded my knowledge and experience in various ways. By God's grace I hope I have started to become a humbler and wiser person. Recently I have been granted approval to return to the active ministry of the LCA. For the remainder of this year, and possibly beyond, I would like to stay here in Toowoomba, where my family enjoys a settled life. Earlier this year I started a diploma in professional counselling that I would like to finish before returning to full time ministry.

My life is in God's hands. Jesus paid the price to redeem me from sin death and the power of the devil. I belong to him. Maybe He will still give me grace to serve him further.

In 2005 I worked in the Child Care sector as a 'Physi Kids' instructor.
In 2006 I studied at USQ and by God's grace gained a graduate diploma in learning and teaching.
In 2007 taught Christian Studies at Concordia Lutheran College, Toowoomba, Queensland Australia on a 12 month contract.
In 2008 God provided work for me demonstrating Saeco fully automatic coffee machines in several stores here in Toowoomba. I also worked at Rangeville Outside School Hours care. In July the Lord kindly gave me more work and now I am part of the sales team at Colin Mackay's Good Guys, Toowoomba.

God is very kind, good and loving. He gives us daily bread, with much more besides.

I offer these sermons for anyone to use freely, to God's glory and for the building up of faith. I have more to include, and there are probably errors (links, typos etc) to correct, so please visit again sometime, and you just might have the surprise of new and refreshed content!
(Any questions or comments? email: wayne.logan@lca.org.au )

The Sermons

Church Year

ADVENT
Be uncluttered, be prepared (Mark 1:1-8)
(prepared for Sunday 8th Dec, 2002 Second Sunday in Advent, year B RCL).
Nothing is impossible for God! Luke 1:26-38
(prepared for December 22, 2002 4th Sunday in Adventyear B, RCL.
CHRISTMAS:
Luke 2:7 No room For Christmas or Christmas Eve [2001]
Also available:Service order for Christmas Eve, for Congregation and leader and speaker

Recognise Him, receive Him John 1:9-14
(Christmas Day, December 25, 2002
EPIPHANY:
What made the wise men wise? Matthew 2:1-12 (c. 1996) (brief.)
Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men still seek him. (2001)
1st Sunday after Epiphany, yr B (Sunday January 12, 2003)
A deep washing Mark 1:4-8

"Beyond popularity" Mark 1:29-39
5th Sunday after Epiphany, yr B (Sunday February 9, 2003)

LENT
Matthew 6:1-4 -ASH WEDNESDAY
(Swan Reach Wednesday, February 12th, 1997)
HOLY WEEK:
Mark 14:18,19 Is it me? For Maundy Thursday.
John 18:40 "No, not him! We want Barabbas!" For Good Friday. (29.3.2002)
ASCENSION
A message for ascension day (May 1995)
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SUNDAYS AFTER PENTECOST
Come to me and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28-30
7th sunday after Pentecost, 2002 (Year A: proper 9):
God's silence and a woman's faith: a sermon based on Matthew 15:21-28
August 18, 2002 (13th Sunday after Pentecost, year A)

Terrible Tenants: sermon based on Matthew 21:33-46
(prepared for October 6, 2002.)

Generosity is not fair: sermon based on Matthew 20:1-35
(prepared for Sept 22. 2002. W.Logan)

Debtors uncrushed: sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35
(Prepared for Sept 15. 2002.)

Winsome confrontation. sermon based on Matthew 18:15
(Prepared for 8th September, 2002)

Never, Lord!? Sermon based on Matthew 16:21-28
(Prepared for 1st September, 2002)

Peter - a solid rock? Matthew 16:13-20
(Prepared for August 25, 2002)

Lifted up to true respect: sermon based on Matthew 23:1-12
(prepared for November 3, 2002.)

The good oil of the gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
(prepared for Sunday 10th November 2002).

We love, because He first loved us (1 John 4:19)
(prepared for Sat 16 November 2002, for an ecumencial service at Millmerran,
gathering under the theme of 'Love one another.' )

The third servant (parable of the talents: Matthew 25:14-30)
(prepared for Sunday 17th November 2002)

Come, O blessed of my Father (Matthew 25:31-46)
(prepared for Sunday 24th November 2002)

MISC

. Always abound! 1 Cor 15:58 (final sermon, Holy Trinity, Horsham VIC. 5th May, 1996)

The journey from Christmas to Easter -and beyond
Address for 9th Annual Combined Caravan Clubs Rally service Sunday, December 31st, 1995

Funeral messages:

Don't let your hearts be troubled. John 14:1-6

Series

Parable of the Sower: 5-sermon series (July-August, 2002)

God's 10 Commands: Gifts. Guidance, Grief and Grace

(Received in Swan Reach Lutheran Parish, South Australia in the first half of the year 2000)