Tag: Holy Spirit

Ascension Sunday – Sermon 160

Bible References : Acts1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 Ephesians 1:15-23 Holy Communion CW 10.00 am 4th May 2008 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  Ascension Sunday – The Ascension of Christ – what…

By Derek Buckthorpe 26th July 2012 Off

2nd Sunday in Easter – Sermon 16

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 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 of Advent – Sermon 61

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 “On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cryannounces that the Lord is nighawake, and harken, for he bringsglad tidings of the King of Kings” The first verse…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

1st Sunday in Advent – Sermon 153

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 Advent – a season of expectation – preparation – anticipation – the start of the new church year – observed since at least the fourth…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

4th Sunday of Easter – Sermon 127

Prayer to start May the word of my lips and the thoughts of our hearts be graciously received for the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Few words have brought greater comfort and inspiration – across the centuries than – God’s declaration of Himself and His astonishing love for us – through Jesus’…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

12th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 90

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  Impossible Jams – we’ve all experienced them – One minute we’re cruising down an open road – not a car in sight – next minute…

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

11th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 73

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction It’s a sad fact – that many people today – think they can live their lives without God and without hearing about Jesus – They recon they’re happy just as they…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

3rd Sunday of Advent – Sermon 93

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 Well – I’ve got some good news – and some bad news – The good news is there’s only 11 days to go to Christmas…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off