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SERMONS

Ascension

30/5/2022

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Readings: Acts 1:1–11 & Luke 24:44–53

Sentence: They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Collect: Eternal God, Between Ascension and the Spirit; Between your going and your coming; we await your purpose. Grant us expectant hearts, and give us the vision of your reign. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Apologies we do not have a visual recording for this service.

References: 
A video from YouTube was mentioned in the service - you can view this here: 
“Napalm Girl” Kim Phuc, from iconic Vietnam photo, on pain and forgiveness | Brief But Spectacular - YouTube
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A Tale of Two Cities

23/5/2022

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Readings: Revelation 22:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29

Sentence: And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.  Revelation 21:10

Collect: Alleluia, King Eternal; grace and wholeness show your glory: deliver us from sin’s oppression; free us from despair; and have us stand to reflect the glory of Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ​Amen.

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (8&10am)

Resources mentioned during the sermon: 
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Book - 'The Book of Revelation' by Simon Woodman. Available to borrow from the church office
Podcasts - Unbelievable by Premier Christian Radio - https://pod.link/267142101
Jordan Peterson YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jordan+peterson
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The Future is Now!

15/5/2022

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Readings: Revelation 21:1–6 & Acts 11:1–18

Sentence:  Then the one sitting on the throne said: I am making everything new." Revelation 21:5

Collect: Alleluia, God Eternal; love marks your presence. Plant in us your love, nurture in us your likeness, and let us reflect your glory. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Sermon: ​Peter Olliver ( 8&10am)

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The Lord is my Shepherd

9/5/2022

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Readings: Psalm 23 & John 10:22-30

Sentence: What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand.

Collect: Alleluia, God Eternal, our guide and our protector, in troubles and uncertainty, lead us; in fearfulness and hardship, secure us. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth ( 8 & 10am)

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Called to Mission

1/5/2022

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Readings:    Acts 9:1-6, Revelation 5:11-14 & John 21:1-19

Sentence:     “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing!” Revelation 5:12

Collect: We praise you God, that the light of Christ shines in our darkness and is never overcome; show us the way we must go to eternal day through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sermon: Rev Glen Ashworth (8 &10am)
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