Tag: Holy Spirit

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

9th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 72

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  Ask any Christians what they find hardest in the Christian life – and they’ll probably answer “prayer” – we can’t find the time we can’t…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

13th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 45

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction Who would have predicted it eh! Cars and garages running dry – long ques for petrol – Motorways and City Centres blockaded – Panick buying food shortage – Health Service on…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

18th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 106

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 Friendships are special – A real friend will accept you for the way you are – believes in you – encourages you – is trustworthy…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

15th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 34

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction "I have kept back nothing………I have disclosed to you the whole purpose of God” strong words from Paul in our NT reading this evening How many of us – can say…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

14th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 133

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 asked His disciples- ‘Who do people say I am’– They answered -‘Some say John the Baptist – others Elijah – others one of the…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

14th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 117

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  "Anyone who wishes to be a follower of mine must renounce self; he must take up His cross and follow me” – “Whoever wants to…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

14th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 74

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 – I’m delighted to tell you – you’ve won a free holiday in our prize draw competition – isn’t that wonderful! We’ve all had…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

2nd Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 190

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 and Saviour Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction  Well the World Cup is here! Was it worth waiting for? – was the England Match – the spectacle we hoped for? If…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Palm Sunday – Sermon 49

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 Who’s in charge? – Who’s the boss in our lives? Is it the wife? – the kids? – the bank manager? – our work? What…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off