NATIVITY CHURCH

Romans - Put on Christ

14/10/2024

Readings:       Colossians 3:5-17, Romans 13:8-14
Sentence:        Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14
Collect:           God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish in us all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 13 -The Christian, the State and Kingdom

8/10/2024

Readings:       Phil 3:17-21, Romans 13:1-7, John 18:33-38
Sentence:        Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.”
John 18:36
Collect:           God, the mother and father of us all, you have created families and love of every kind. Give us courage to listen to each other and to learn, and grant us the gentle blessing which a home can give. Praise to you our God; you answer prayer. Amen.
Preacher: Peter Olliver

Romans 12 - The Three Legged Race

1/10/2024

Readings:       Romans 12:9 – 21, Psalm 138: 1-2, 6-8, John 15:1-11
Sentence:        Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my saving right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Collect:           Creator God, you have made us not in one mould, but in many: so deepen our unity in Christ that we may rejoice in our diversity. Amen
Preacher: Peter Olliver

September 26th, 2024

26/9/2024

Romans: Pride and Fear

16/9/2024

Readings:       Romans 11:17-21, Luke 18:18-25
Sentence:        ‘So do not become proud, but stand in awe.’
Romans 11:20
Collect:           Holy and eternal God, give us such trust in your sure purpose, that we measure our lives not by what we have done or failed to do, but by our faithfulness to you. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 10 & 11

9/9/2024

Readings:       Romans 10:1-15, 11:1-12
Sentence:        Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Rom 10:4 (NIV)
Collect:           God the strength of all who believe in you, increase our faith and trust in your Son Jesus Christ, that in him we may live victoriously, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Miriam Taylor

Romans: Election and Faith

2/9/2024

Readings:       Romans 9:1-8;11-16; Matthew 14:22-33
Sentence:        So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy. Rom 9:16
Collect:           Gentle Father, show us our sins as they really are so that we may truly renounce them and know the depth and richness of your mercy. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans: Understanding Hardship

26/8/2024

Readings:       Romans 8:28;31-39, James1:2-8

Sentence:        We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Rom 8:28

Collect:           God of Israel old and new, write in our hearts the lessons of your law; prepare our minds to receive the gospel made visible in your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans - More than Conquerors

19/8/2024

Readings:       Romans 8:28; 31-39
Sentence:        ‘No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.’ Rom 8:37
Collect:           Living host, call us together, call us to eat and drink with you. Grant that by your body and your blood we may be drawn to each other and to you. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans- Pneumatic Prayer

12/8/2024

Readings:       Romans 8:26-30, John 14:8-14
Sentence:        And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirits intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:27
Collect:           Merciful God, you gave your only Son to be a sacrifice for sin and an example of godly life; help us gladly to receive all that he has done for us and follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

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