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Romans 8 - The Spirit

29/7/2024

Readings:       Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:7-11
Sentence:        For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. Rom 8:15
Collect:           All-seeing God, teach us to be open with you about our needs, to seek your support in our trials, to admit before you our sins, and to thank you for all your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 7 - The Struggle

24/7/2024

Readings:       Romans 7: 15- 25, Psalm 145: 8-14, Matthew 11: 25-30
Sentence:        I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15
Collect:           Almighty God, give your people grace to withstand
the temptations of the world, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only true God;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen
Preacher: Peter Olliver

Romans 6

15/7/2024

Readings:       Romans 6:1-14;15-23
Sentence:        But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. Romans 6:22
Collect:           God our strength and our hope, grant us the courage of John the Baptist, constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke vice and patiently to suffer for the truth’s sake; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Miriam Taylor

Romans 5.2

9/7/2024

Readings:       Gen 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19
Sentence:        If, because of the one man’s trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17
Collect:           Christ of the new covenant, give us the happiness to share, with full measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, all that you give us. Hear this prayer for your name’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 5

1/7/2024

Readings:       2 Cor 4:7-11, Romans 5:1-11, John 16:12-15
Sentence:        Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Collect:           Save us, Lord, from the worship of power or science. Save us from making you in our image, and keep us humble. Praise to you our God; you answer prayer. Amen.

Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 4

24/6/2024

Readings:       Romans 4:1-10, Romans 4: 13-16, 20-25
Sentence:        Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin. Romans 4:7-8
Collect:           God of our forebears, as your chosen servant Abraham was given faith to obey your call and go out into the unknown, so may your Church be granted such faith that we may follow you courageously now and forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Kaye Dyer

Romans - Chapter 3

17/6/2024

Readings:       Romans 3:21-26, Phil 3:7-11
Sentence:        For there is no distinction, since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Rom 3:23–24
Collect:           Eternal Father, your Son Jesus Christ, now exalted Lord of all, pours out his gifts on the Church; grant us that unity which your Spirit gives, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; for you live and reign one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Romans 1.3

10/6/2024

Readings:       Romans 2:6-16, Romans 2:25-29
Sentence:        Rather, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and real circumcision is a matter of the heart. Romans 2:29
Collect:           God of compassion, deepen and increase our love for you so that we may leave behind the sins from which you have redeemed us, and serve you in perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth
YouTube: Our apologies there is no video for this week as the sound was missing

Romans- The wrath of God revealed

5/6/2024

Readings:       Romans 1:16-25 Romans 1:26-2:5 Matthew 7:21-29
Sentence:        For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith Romans 1:16
Collect:           God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open our eyes to the wonders of creation and teach us to use all things for good, to the honour of your glorious name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth
YouTube: Our apologies there is no video for this week as the sound was missing

Romans

27/5/2024

Readings:       Romans 1:1-7, Mathew 1:18-25
Sentence:        Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. Romans 1:1
Collect:           God of unchangeable power, you have revealed yourself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; keep us firm in this faith that we may praise and bless your holy name; for you are one God now and for ever. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

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