Compline – Sermon 83

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  Tonight’s reading focuses on one of the principle characters and key events of Holy week. – The Betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot It’s a…

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1st Sunday in Lent – Sermon 80

Bible References : Genesis 9:8-17 Mark 1:9-15 1Peter 3:18-22   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 “The time has arrived, the Kingdom of God is upon you. Repent and believe the…

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1st Sunday in Lent – Sermon 110

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 Getting lost! We’ve all done it – in the car – on foot – one minute we thought we knew where were – the next…

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1st Sunday in Lent – Sermon 140

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 At first sight we might think that this morning’s readings are all about temptation – Well – yes they are But they’re about something else…

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2nd Sunday in Lent – Sermon 97

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 Congratulations – you’ve won a free holiday in our prize draw competition – isn’t it wonderful! We’ve all had them haven’t we – salesmen ringing…

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2nd Sunday in Lent – Sermon 156

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 must I do to inherit eternal life? How can a man be born again when he is old? Who then can be saved? Questions…

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3rd Sunday in Lent – Sermon 48

Bible References : Genesis 28:10-19a John 1:35-51 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 are we looking for in life? A good job? Lots of money? Relationships? Security – power –…

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3rd Sunday in Lent – Sermon 64

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 “Be strong, be resolute, do not be fearful or discouraged, for wherever you go, the Lord God is with you!” God’s re-assuring message to Joshua…

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3rd Sunday in Lent – Sermon 141

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 So – its week three of Lent – how are we getting on with our ‘Love Life – Live Lent Booklets’? Managed to do a…

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4th Sunday in Lent – Sermon 39

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 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Life is full of them – we all have choices to make – where we live – who we share our lives…

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