Author: Derek Buckthorpe

Greatest Fears- Sermon 54

Prayer to start May every thought and word be graciously received for the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction What’s our biggest fears? that we will lose our health our job our friends that we will lose control Sometimes just thinking about such things can send us into an emotional roller coaster ride We…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Children’s Talk – Sermon 55

Prayer to start May every thought and word be graciously received for the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction Our General theme for this service is: What does God think of us What do we think of Him   point 1  Short story of Sandra “Sange ……. you’ll be late for school again” Sandra rolled…

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2nd Sunday of Epiphany – Sermon 109

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction This is a story you may have heard – That in the beginning was the Word And the Word became flesh, and lived as man…

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2nd Sunday of Epiphany – Sermon 95

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Gifts – we’ve seen a lot of them about lately – What with Christmas presents – the giving and receiving of the most precious gift…

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Feast of Epiphany – Sermon 94

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Been to any good weddings lately? If you’ve been following the soaps this Christmas – you might be thinking that there’s no such thing The…

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Feast of Epiphany – Sermon 78

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Well it’s a new year and a new church season – Epiphany –After Easter –its the second oldest season in the Christian church year –…

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Christingle- Sermon 170

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction Christingles – most of know what they look like – (hold one up) – an orange with a candle and other bits stuck in it –…

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Funeral Service – Sermon 145

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thought of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction ‘Thank you for being near at this time of suffering Lord – for without you it would be more than I could bear – Your comforting…

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Carol Service – Sermon 122

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thought of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction What do we find wonderful and exciting about Christmas? – The decorations – the party atmosphere – the rich food – the holidays off work –…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Feast of Epiphany – Sermon 138

Prayer to start May the words of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Epiphany – after Easter –the second oldest season in the Christian church year – It started in the Eastern churches – as a feast to…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off