Tag: Holy Spirit

Trinity Sunday – Sermon 113

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 Mention Christmas, Easter, Advent, Holy Week – maybe even Pentecost – to some Christians – and we might see a sparkle of interest – But…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

7th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 19

Prayer to start May every thought and every word be graciously received for the Glory and honour of our Lord Jesus Christ AMEN Introduction After Jesus had been praying one of His disciples said ” “Lord teach us to pray” How often have we echoed those same words when we have sat or knelt down…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

8th Sunday after Trinity – Sermon 57

Bible References : Genesis 50:4-26 1Corinthians 14:1-19   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 “Make love your aim – then be eager for the gifts of the Spirit – above all…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

2nd Sunday of Epiphany – Sermon 95

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 Gifts – we’ve seen a lot of them about lately – What with Christmas presents – the giving and receiving of the most precious gift…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

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

Witnessing – Sermon 4

Prayer to start O God, open your word to our hearts and our hearts to your word, give us grace to receive it, to understand it and to obey it, for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN Introduction " I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Christingle- Sermon 185

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 Introduction This morning in our service we celebrate – two special events in the Church Calendar – Our Christingle service – and the Baptism of Christ –…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

5th Sunday of Pentecost – Sermon 2

Prayer to start May every word and every thought be graciously received for the Glory and Honour of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN Introduction What’s your favourite story ?, a good mystery story on the radio? – or perhaps you like to curl up on the settee with a good book or watch a T.V.…

By Derek Buckthorpe 13th February 2011 Off

Pentecost – Sermon 52

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 shapes us? Who makes us what we are?Is it our parents – our families? – our DNA? Is our personality and attitude towards life…

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