Author: Derek Buckthorpe

10th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 32

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Well – Have you caught eclipsemania yet?Only 3 days to go to – “a unique event in the solar system” last witnessed in this country in 1927 – we are told…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

12th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 149

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  Sundays – the Sabbath!-Our day of rest- So – what should we be doing today? Coming to church – and worshipping God – is always…

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13th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 58

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction “I cannot act by myself ……. I seek to do not my own will, but the will of Him who sent me” words from the opening verse of our NT reading…

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13th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 45

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Who would have predicted it eh! Cars and garages running dry – long ques for petrol – Motorways and City Centres blockaded – Panick buying food shortage – Health Service on…

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4th Sunday in Advent – Sermon 36

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 AMEN Introduction What do you find wonderful and exciting about Christmas? – The decorations – the party atmosphere – the rich food – the holidays off work…

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3rd Sunday of Advent – Sermon 137

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 All who heard the story –w ere deeply impressed – and said – ‘What will this child become for indeed the hand of God is…

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3rd Sunday of Advent – Sermon 121

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 How many of us have watched in amazement as we see – children opening their presents – at Christmas – take a quick look at…

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12th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 164

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  Walking – a favourite pass time for many The word Walk – is sometimes used – in the bible – to symbolize the way we…

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