Sermons

‘Growing up as members into Christ our Head’

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - St Simon of Cyrene - Parkwood ‘Growing up as members into Christ our Head’
5 July 2009

Psalm 89:21-38
Eph 4:1-16
Mark 6:1-6 (Readings taken from the Good News Bible.)

May I speak in the name of God – who is Father of us all, and calls us into membership of the body of Jesus Christ his Son, by the power of his Spirit.

Gratitude and Generosity – Receiving and Serving

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - St Mary’s Woodstock, 150th Anniversary ‘Gratitude and Generosity – Receiving and Serving’
28 June 2009

2 Sam 6:1-15 (Xhosa)
Psalm 24 (Parish Psalter chant)
2 Cor 8:7-15 (English)
Mark 5:21-43 (Afrikaans)

May I speak in the name of God, who builds his church on firm foundations, and calls us to be its living stones.

Confirmation and Licensing of Lay Ministers

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - Confirmation and Licensing of Lay Ministers St Mary’s, Gugulethu – Trinity Sunday
7 June 2009

Trinity Sunday
Is 6:1-8
Rom 8:12-17
Jn 3:1-17

May I speak in the name of the Holy Trinity: the one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and who calls us to share in the joyful life of worship, witness and service.

Confirmation and Licensing of Lay Ministers

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - Confirmation and Licensing of Lay Ministers St Mary’s, Gugulethu – Trinity Sunday
7 June 2009

Trinity Sunday
Is 6:1-8
Rom 8:12-17
Jn 3:1-17

May I speak in the name of the Holy Trinity: the one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and who calls us to share in the joyful life of worship, witness and service.

Diocese of Mpumalanga – Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - Diocese of Mpumalanga – Fifth Anniversary Celebration
6 June 2009

Deut 29:2-15
Ps 144
2 Cor 9:1-15
Mk 12:38-44
Collect of the Ninth Sunday of the Year

May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of all our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.

Pentecost Service

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba - Pentecost Service – Mitchell’s Plain Archdeaconry
31 May 2009

Ps 104:24-36
Ezek 37:1-14
Acts 2:1-21
Jn 15:26-27 and 16:4b-15

Holy God, by the power of your Spirit, take these words and speak through them, take our minds and speak to them; and take our hearts and set them on fire with love for you. Amen.

 

 

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Explore the rich legacy of Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, a leading figure in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. This archive serves as a testament to his profound impact on faith, community, and social justice. Delve into a treasure trove of resources, including addresses, sermons, lectures, media appearances, reflections, diaries, and more, spanning his distinguished tenure as Archbishop.