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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Everything I Have Is In Christ
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 …
And Now for Something Completely Different
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 (N.B. Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Jonah 3:10 – 4:11; Psalm 145: 1-8; and Philippians 1:21-30- Proper 20 Year A) Introduction. We’ve heard ‘The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard’. In Matthew’s Gospel it comes right after Jesus meeting the rich young man, and just before Jesus reminding his followers that he …
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There’s a Time and a Place
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 (N.B. Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; and Romans 12:1-8 – Proper 16 Year A) Introduction. Private worship, evangelism or service? Scripture (Matthew 16:13-20). ‘Who do people say I am?’; they say a precursor of the Christ. ‘Who do you say I am?’; Peter says ‘You are the Christ’. Meaning at the Time: Jesus tells Peter that …
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 …
Science, Theology and Faith
Scripture: Luke 23:33-43 and Colossians 1:11-20 (N.B. Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; and Psalm 46 -also on Year C Proper 29/Reign of Christ) Introduction I spoke to the kids about the Northern Lights book by Phillip Pullman. Pullman is an atheist and despises organised religion. When I started reading his books, I was puzzled by his criticisms – …
The Proper Use of Money
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 (N.B. Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; and 1 Timothy 2:1-7- also on Year C Proper 20) Aim: To discuss how Jesus commends Christians to use their money. The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. We could be confused by this story and the sayings afterwards, so a quick resume: We don’t …
Piety- Inside and Out
Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, and Song of Solomon 2:8-13 (N.B. Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; and James 1:17-27 -also on Year B Proper 17) Introduction Today we have heard from Jesus of our need to be pious: ‘1. having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest …
What It Means To Trust God
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24); Psalm 146; Galatians 1:11-24; and Luke 7:11-17 (N.B. Psalm 30 -also on Year C Proper 5) Aim: To explore what it means to trust God. All four readings today are about trusting God. In the OT God asks Elijah to hide from his enemies in the heart of their land, and asks …
Freedom, Power and Truth
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 and Philippians 2:5-11 (N.B Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; and Luke 22:14-23:56- also on Year C Liturgy of Psalms/Liturgy of Passion) Aim: Contrast Jesus’ attitude to freedom, power and truth with ours (c.f. Abolition 200). 1. In Luke 19:28-40 Jesus commits himself to taking the blame and guilt of others and …
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