Southside Community Church - Milton

Sunday April 26, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Acts 5.27-42 What effect did the resurrection of Jesus have on His followers? In following the lectionary readings from Acts in this season we will have glimpses of the “adventure” that his followers had embarked on. This time we hear the disciples being forbidden to speak any more in “this name.” What will they do?

Sunday, April 10, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Mark 11.1-11 Two processions entered Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. One was Pilate’s military procession – a demonstration of both Roman imperial power and Roman imperial theology. One was Jesus’ triumphal entry in a demonstration of Kingdom power and theology. As we understand both we find ourselves needing to decide which procession we will join.

Sunday April 3, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 23.34 In the midst of His agony dying on the cross Jesus spoke these astonishing words – “Father forgive them..” As one of the most evil perpetrators of crimes against humanity how should we pray for Vladimir Putin? Should we ask for forgiveness or pray one of the impreccatory psalms for his destruction. Or both?

Sunday, March 27, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell John 21 John recalls a breakfast that finished with an awkward conversation between friends that resulted in the full restoration of a friendship that had been compromised by one having disappointed the other. Simon knew the difficult subject of his denial would surely be raised but could not have expected the forgiveness that was generously granted.

March 20, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell The Prodigal Son One of the best known stories of the Bible as told by Jesus, a story of forgiveness and reconciliation – a father extends a welcome home to his wayward son in a heartwarming drama. This carries the authority of a Storyteller who is the actual protagonist!

Sunday, March 13, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Mephibosheth One of the most vivid illustrations of the kindness and love of God is in the story of Mephibosheth and David's kindness to him. In the setting of the king's table we see so many aspects of the covenant relationship God has established with humankind.

Sunday, March 6, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Jonah Our final Enneagram Biblical example is the infamous Jonah who sought to “avoid” as the characteristic that shows up in various ways through the drama of his life and faith. He didn’t want to upset the applecart and yet this brought him to desperate means to save his own life and that of everyone around him. Maybe not the type that is most attractive to you – and avoiding sea voyages might be wise!

Sunday, February 27, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Matthew 3.1-12 John the Baptist was a good example of the type 8 in the enneagram. His actual calling was to be “against” as a prophet. These types of personality are often characterized by speaking out against what they perceive to be wrong. As they understand themselves they can tune and tone their presence and input with positive results for all.

February 20, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Ecclesiastes 2 King Solomon was an example of the 7th enneagram type – the need to avoid pain. The book of Ecclesiastes is generally assigned to Solomon although he is not named. Kohelet is the self named author and reports his exploits and adventures in trying to find a life that avoids pain. This realist account seems all the more true in today’s world. Let’s see what he experienced.

Speaker: Ian Campbell Ruth 1.16-22 Do you enjoy a great love story? Tucked away in the Old Testament is the love story of Ruth. Both Ruth and her mother in law are examples of this enneagram type. Their loyalty in relationships exposes one of the areas in which this characteristic is found. Let's enjoy their story.

Sunday, February 6, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 1.1-4 Do you need to "see for yourself" before you believe what someone else tells you? The enneagram type 5 is exemplified by a few Bible characters, notably Thomas and Luke. Thomas said almost exactly the very thing: "unless I can touch and see" I won't believe. But Luke (a doctor?) has the diligence to sort through records and reports in order to present a convincing case. Let's see how he presents his writing project that we read as part of the New Testament.

Sunday, January 30, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Genesis 37 One of my favourite musicals is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat” where the dramatic life of a special person is featured. What makes you “you?” is a healthy question to try to answer and the way each of us accepts, resists or avoids our special characteristics can become the narrative of our life. Let’s see how that worked out in Joseph’s story.

Sunday, January 23, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Genesis 25.23-28 Type three of the enneagram is the need to succeed. In the bible Jacob is an example of this type. In his book The Enneagram – A Christian Perspective Richard Rohr says “Scarcely any biblical figure can be so unequivocally assigned to an Enneagram type as Jacob can.” He struggles with God and with man using every available trick. What are the ups and downs of this personality?

January 16, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell John 21.20 This week we will consider the Apostle John as an example of the 2nd enneagram type – someone who needs to be needed. Could the lovely instinct to be a helper possibly have a shadow side?

Sunday January 9, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Are you “in a box”? This teaching series is designed to explore that question and to discover the positive and negative answers that have to do with our Christian growth. We are going to look at several well known Bible characters and learn about the contributions their strengths make to their unique stories as well as how their shadow sides proved to be blind spots for them. Perhaps you’ll see yourself in some of the stories and even understand what makes some others tick. We’ll start with the Apostle Paul and allow his uniqueness in his particular box to guide us on the right path and avoid the boxiness of his still imperfect persona.

Sunday, January 2, 2022 Speaker: Ian Campbell Habakkuk 3

Sunday, December 19, 2021 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 1.50,56 The end result of the works of God and their focus on the coming of Immanuel is the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. Where do we fit in? Are we the descendants of Abraham? How is the Bible's story the story of Abraham?

Sunday, December 12, 2021 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 1.51-54 The weight of Mary’s Magnificat is placed on a list of the things that God has done. What has he done according to this servant? What litany of the works of God would form the lyrics of your song of praise?

Sunday, December 5, 2021 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 1.46-47 Mary sings about her soul and her spirit. Are these synonyms or a differentiation between two aspects of our humanness? How then do these aspects contribute to our religious or spiritual lives? Should we add body to the mix and learn to worship with all of our beings?

Sunday, November 28, 2010 Speaker: Ian Campbell Luke 1.46, 48-49 Ever since the life of Jesus Mary has been the fascination of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church and venerating her is central to their faith. The Protestant Church draws criticism and more because of indifference to Mary. Who was she and how do we understand her part in the drama of Christianity?