Category: Advent

2nd Sunday before Advent – Sermon 35

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 "Lo He comes with clouds descendingOnce for favoured sinners slainThousand, thousand saints attendingSwell the triumph of His train,Aleluia Christ appears on earth to reign!"The first…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

3rd Sunday before Advent – Sermon 120

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  Few things are more difficult – in life than to follow God’s call for faith and love It sounds wonderful – but when it comes…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

2nd Sunday in Advent – Sermon 184

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 What kind of Alarm Clock wakes you up in the Morning? Is it one designed jar us out of bed with the sound of loud…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

2nd Sunday in Advent – Sermon 168

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 Telling the truth is not always easy – but God commands that we do it – Today we don’t often speak about lies – we…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

2nd Sunday in Advent – Sermon 23

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 This week we light the second candle of our Advent wreath – and we focus especially on the prophets – to help us look again…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

4th Sunday in Advent – Sermon 169

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 Surprises – Christmas is full of them – what with – the presents – cards – rich food – visits from family and friends –…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off