Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; and Matthew 21:33-46 (N.B. Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80: 7-15; and Philippians 3:4b-14 – Proper 22 Year A) Context. Today’s scripture is: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20); Praise for how God has made Himself gloriously known in nature, in the word and in history (Psalm 19); and Jesus gives …
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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 Rock of the Church, the Keys of the Kingdom
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10 and Matthew 16:13-20 (N.B. Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; and Romans 12:1-8 – also on this day Proper 16 Year A) Introduction While I was thinking about what to say today, riots swept across Britain. Afterwards, I saw the PM talking about people selfishly destroying their communities. My first thought was …
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Meeting Our Needs
A message about allowing God to help us meet our needs, based on Exodus 17:1-7, John 4:5-42 & Romans 5:1-11 (Lent 3A) Introduction We are going to hear from three pieces of scripture today, but I only have time to read one – Exodus 17:1-7. Old Testament Scripture So God’s people are wandering in the desert and …
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