Author: Derek

Fourth Sunday of Easter – Sermon 277

Fourth Sunday of Easter – 10.00 am Holy Communion. 7th May 2017 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 Two friends stood up to recite the Twenty-third Psalm to a large…

By Derek 7th January 2019 Off

COMPLINE – ADDRESS – Sermon 276

COMPLINE – ADDRESS – Tuesday 7.30 pm – 11th April 2017 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 Jesus – had just been welcomed – by the crowds – in Jerusalem –…

By Derek 7th January 2019 Off

Palm Sunday – Sermon 275

Palm Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion9th April 2017 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 Imagine for a moment – that we are in the crowd – waiting for Jesus’ procession to arrive…

By Derek 7th January 2019 Off

2nd Sunday before Lent – Sermon 274

2nd Sunday before Lent10.00 am Holy Communion- CW19th February 2017 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 A man was taking a short cut through a churchyard in the dark when he…

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2nd Sunday of Epiphany – Sermon 273

2nd Sunday of Epiphany10.00am Holy Communion15th January 2017 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 A little boy was taken to his first Church service – and although he had seen what…

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Third Sunday in Advent – Sermon 272

Third Sunday in AdventHoly Communion – CW – 10.00 a.m.11th December 2016 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 As a little boy, I always remember being very excited at Christmas…

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3rd Sunday before Advent – Sermon 271

3rd Sunday before Advent 10am Holy Communion – CW6th November 2016 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 Horatio Nelson – England’s most famous Naval Commander is remembered for many things- One…

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17th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 270

17th Sunday after TrinityHoly Communion 10.00am18th September 2016 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 Money – most of us think it’s the key to everything – Success – happiness –…

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Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 269

‘Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity ‘ 9 am Morning Prayer – Matins Christ Church Barnton 11th September 2016 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 The Book of Revelation is not the easiest of…

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4th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 268

4th Sunday after Trinity10.00am Holy Communion – CW19th June 2016 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 Some years ago – my wife Pauline and I were fortunate enough to go on…

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