Category: Sermons

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

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…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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

2nd Sunday of Epiphany – Sermon 123

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’s God’s will for our lives? – you’ve asked it – I’ve asked it – we’ve all asked it – It’s a question that either…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Belief- Sermon 29

Prayer to start May every thought and word be graciously received for the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ Introduction Do we really believe there is life after death? – or do we think its something someone has invented to help us feel comfortable in our old age? Do we really believe Jesus rose from…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Rushbearing – Sermon 89

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  Rushbearing is reported to have been started by Pope Gregory 1V – in 827AD – when he suggested that “rushes should be strewn on the…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Sunday next before Lent – Sermon 125

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 Being a Christian is not always easy – nor is it meant to be – Jesus Himself taught us that following in His footsteps involves…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Pentecost – Sermon 42

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 Today we celebrate one of the most extraordinary events in the history of the world – the happenings on the day of Pentecost – as…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Sunday next before Lent – Sermon 63

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 Change and responsibility are not words that many of us relish When we know there will be changes affecting our job, our houses, our daily…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off