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SERMONS

Rethinking Church & community

29/11/2020

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​Readings:
Psalm 133, and 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 
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Collect: Come, O come Emmanuel, you are the way, the truth and the life; you are the true vine and the bread of life.  Come, living Saviour, come to your world which waits for you.
 
Sentence: To you Lord I lift up my soul; my God I have put my trust in you; you are God my Saviour; for you have I waited all the day long. Psalm 25:1,4

Sermon:
Susan Howarth 8 & 10am

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Christ the King (Stir up Sunday)

22/11/2020

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Theme: Christ the King

Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Matthew 25:31-46

Sentence: O shout to the Lord in triumph all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness and
come before his face with songs of joy. Psalm 100:1

Collect: God of majesty and glory, you reign over all. In the midst of the powers and
principalities of this world, give us clarity to swear our allegiance to the only true sovereign,
to care for the least of our sisters and brothers and to dedicate our lives to the coming of your
kingdom. 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
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Go up the mountain AND come back down!

15/11/2020

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Readings: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 24:12-18

Sentence: God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation
throughout Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore encourage one another and build up
each other.  1Thessalonians 5:9,11

Collect: God our creator, you entrust each of us with great treasure. Help us to be
responsible stewards of the gifts and skills you have given us. May we honour
the trust you have in us and use our talents as generously as you have given them.
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: Joe Keighley ( 8 & 10am)
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Jesus Now

8/11/2020

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Readings
: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 & Matthew 25:1-13

Sentence: Watch and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
                    Matthew 24:42, 44
 
Collect: God our desire and our judge, we look for your coming and know that when we meet you we will have to account for our lives.  Assist us to live so we are ready to greet you with joy, fully prepared for the feast which lasts forever. 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:
Chris Donaldson 8 & 10am

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All Saints' Day

1/11/2020

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​Theme:
All Saints Day (8am)
               Gods’ people in Exile (10am)

​Readings: Revelation 7: 1 - 4; 9 -17 & Matthew 5: 1 - 12 (8am)
                   
Psalm 137:1-6  & Jeremiah 29:1, 4-13 ( 10am)
 
Sentence: Know what is the hope to which God has called you, what are the riches of the glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of Gods’ power in us who believe.  Ephesians 1:18-19
 
Collect: Almighty God, your saints are one with you in the mystical body of Christ; give us grace to follow them in all virtue and holiness until we come to those inexpressible joys which you have prepared for those who truly love you; 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:  
John Neal (8am),
​                  Kaye Dyer (10am Family Service - not recorded)
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