Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 and 1 Peter 3:18-22 (N.B. Genesis 9:8-17; and Psalm 25: 1-10 – Lent 1 Year B) Introduction and Summary John the Baptist, baptises Jesus; God and the Holy Spirit appear; Jesus then goes out into the wilderness to be tempted. John is imprisoned, Jesus begins his ministry and we hear his message: …
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Who Do I Think I Am? Who Do We Think We Are?
Scripture: Luke 2:42-52 and Colossians 3:12-17 (N.B. 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; and Psalm 148- also on the First Sunday After Christmas Year C) Aim. To ask: “Who do I think I am? Who do we think we are?” It’s the Christmas holidays, a ‘family time’ we are told. 1. Things in the news recently: Statistics show …
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Prepare the Way for the Lord
Scripture: (John the Baptist) “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” (Luke 3:4b). (N.B. Baruch 5:1-9; Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; and Luke 3:1-6 – also on the Second Sunday of Advent Year C). Aim: To explore what does means for us, today? 1. Intro Hark back to children’s address, it’s …
Cleansing the Temple
Scripture: John 2:13-22 (N.B. Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25- also on Year B Lent 3) Aim: To preach the message John intended by putting this passage at the start of his gospel. 1. This Scripture Poses Questions (e.g. Is it ever acceptable to use violence?) Why is this passage here? Matthew, Luke and …
The Story, the True Story
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 and 2 Samuel 7:1-11, and v16 (N.B. Luke 1:46b-55; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; and Romans 16:25-27- also on Year B Advent 4) Scripture: David & Mary’s Relationship with God David’s intentions appear good, but God’s reaction suggests the King has got it wrong. David has underestimated God, despite knowing Him better than anyone …
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting … or ‘Here We Go Again!’
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 (N.B. Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; and 2 Peter 3:8-15a- also on Year B Advent 2) It’s Advent – Christmas is coming: again! Liz does the preparations – cards, presents, annual message to the Nation, food shopping, visit whose parents at Christmas and New Year? Parties at work, concerts at school, visiting …
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The Son of Man is Now Christ the King
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 and Matthew 25:31-46 (N.B. Psalm 100; Psalm 95:1-7a; and Ephesians 1:15-23 – also on Year A Ordinary 34/Proper 29) Introduction. The ‘Credit Crunch’ worrying everyone, but terrible things happening to poor people in the Congo put our worries in perspective. It’s a good time to think about helping the poor: but …
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