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SERMONS

The naming of Jesus

1/1/2023

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Readings: Numbers 6:22-27, Philippians 2:5-13 & Luke 2:15-21

Sentence: “ That at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and under the earth” Philippians 2:11

Collect: We thank you, Lord God, for the gift of your Son whom you commanded to be called Jesus; grant that we may so honour his name on earth, ​that others may be led to him who alone is Lord and Saviour. Amen.
 
 Sermon: Rev. Kevin Thompson
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Christmas Day

25/12/2022

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Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 & Luke 2:15-20

Sentence: ‘To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord’
Luke 2:11

Collect: Son of God, light that shines in the dark, child of joy and peace, help us to come to you and be born anew this holy night. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen

Sermon: Rev Glen Ashworth 8 &10am
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Christmas Eve

24/12/2022

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Readings: Luke 2:1-7; 8-20; Titus 2:11-14

Sentence: ‘To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’
Luke 2:11
Collect: O holy Child of Bethlehem. Descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell. Oh, come to us, abide with us Our Lord Immanuel!

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth
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Love

18/12/2022

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Theme: Love

Readings: 1 John 4:7-10, Romans 1:1-7 & Matthew 1:18-25
 
Sentence: “In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10

Collect: Living God, you called your people out of Egypt and gave them the covenant; prepare our hearts to hear your call, so that we may receive with joy the gospel of your Son and be your faithful people, now and forever. Amen. 

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth

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The Way

11/12/2022

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Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10,  James 5:7-10 & Matthew 11:2-11
 
Sentence: “ And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness….Only the Redeemed will walk there…They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.” Isaiah 35:8 10 

Collect: Terror and doom, and wrath to come, John your herald preached to bring us to repentance; open our eyes, almighty God, show us our sin, and grant us forgiveness. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.

Sermon: Rev. Miriam Taylor ( 8 & 10am)

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Prepare ye the way

4/12/2022

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Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13 & Matthew 3:1-12

Sentence: “I baptize you with water to show that you have repented, but the one who will come after me will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. He is much greater than I am; and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals.”  Matthew 3:11

Collect: Almighty God, you sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare the way for the coming of your Son; grant that those who proclaim your word may so guide our feet into the way of peace, that we may stand with confidence before him when he comes in his glorious kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Judge and our Redeemer.  Amen. 

Sermon: Peter Olliver ( 8 &10am)
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  • Home
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