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SERMONS

Josephs’ journey—The King is coming!

29/12/2019

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Readings:  2 Peter 3:1-13
                    Matthew 2:13-23
 
Sentence: All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Ephesians 2:3


Collect:  You O God are the living Word, you elude us, yet surprise us by your presence: encourage us to seek you;  and let our searching help others find their way; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Unwrapped Presence

25/12/2019

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Readings:           Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7;
                              John 1:1-14

Sentence:  The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory. John 1:14

Collect: Eternal God, holy and glorious, shining through the darkness: lighten the darkness of our world, of our minds, and of our lives; awaken us to your grace and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Unwrapped Presence - The Light has come

25/12/2019

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Theme:
             Unwrapped presence—The Light has come

Readings:             Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7
                                John 1:1-12
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Sentence:    The word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory.
                         John 1:14

Collect:  Eternal God, holy and glorious, shining through the darkness: lighten the
darkness of our world, of our minds, and of our lives; awaken us to your grace and
truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
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Advent - Worthy

22/12/2019

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Readings: Romans 1:1-7
                  Matthew 2:1-12

Sentence: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among
                      the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people
                      Israel.’” Matthew 2:6
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Advent: Glorious - What do you see?

15/12/2019

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 Sentence: You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.  James 5:8
 
Readings:  James 5:7-10
                    Luke 2:8-19

 
Richard Dyer 8am& 10am
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Advent: Compassionate

8/12/2019

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Sentence
:        Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on
                                what day your Lord will come.              Matthew 24:42

Readings: Malachi 3;13-18
                  Matthew 24:36-44

Richard Dyer 8am & 10am


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  • Home
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    • Service Times 2022
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