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Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Advent readings from our services. Follow the Christmas story through scripture Join us for worship every Sunday #AllAreWelcome - Subscribe to receive notifications 🔔 when we post new podcasts. - Like our podcasts ❤️ or leave a comment sharing what they mean to you. 🙏 - Share this podcast 🔄 with friends and family to spread the light of God's word. Where to find us: https://goo.gl/maps/2TCL...

Short Talk; 'sow generously' Gratitude: An expression of thanks to God for His indescribable gift. Generosity: The importance of generosity, highlighting that all good things come from the generous love and grace of God. The metaphor of a seed, emphasizing how a seed must be sown, die in the ground, and then produce an incredible harvest. Jesus' fascination with seeds and how He used p...

Jacob was a lonely, guilty figure fleeing his past when he had the dream. God had to speak to Jacob in a dream when he was passive to get through to him. In the dream, Jacob saw a ladder between heaven and earth with angels going up and down. The passage points to Jesus as the ladder between heaven and earth. Jesus referred to himself as the ladder between heaven and earth. The passage also tells...

All age Talk: ‘Season of Creation – rivers of justice and peace’ The river of Life from Revelation, bringing healing. Rivers start small but grow large, which fascinates the speaker. The local River Wye is a precious chalk stream needing protection. The Wye has been polluted and neglected over the years. Local groups like Revive the Wye aim to restore and protect the river. Rivers worldwide are be...

Reflecting on the previous sermon series on Revelation. Why the lectionary is used for most services rather than exploring other parts of the Bible. Doing the daily office with readings and psalms from the lectionary. Fewer churches have evening services now, and we are poorer for it Certain Bible passages and hymns conjure up thoughts about God. Recalling a confirmation class discussion about hym...

John tries to take in all he's seen and heard in the vision He is overwhelmed and kneels to worship the angel But the angel says "Don't do it" Don't worship me, worship God Don't worship lesser things, only God Not the Bible, ministers, rulers, wealth, technology or military might The emperor demanded worship as God's son But the angels say these words can be trusted...

The new Jerusalem needs no sun or moon to shine on it The glory of God shines on it and the Lamb is its lamp Ancient people worshiped the sun for its life-giving light and warmth The moon was seen as a lesser god, creating seasons and rhythms Cities produced their own light with oil lamps in John's day But today's light pollution would astonish ancients John knows the importance of light B...

Revelation repeatedly calls us to simple heartfelt worship of God. It invites us to put aside earthly idols that demand our worship. John wrote Revelation when Christians faced persecution from the Roman empire. The churches he wrote to were frightened by the empire's military might. But John reminds them that Rome is not the ultimate power - God is. There is a spiritual battle between good an...

“The kingdom of heaven …” The parable of the mustard seed shows the kingdom started small but grew greatly. The parable of the yeast shows how the kingdom expands and multiplies. The treasure and pearl show the great value of the kingdom. The net parable refers to final judgment and separation of good/wicked. Solomon exemplifies using discernment to govern justly as part of God's kingdom. God...

Why do people come to church? The promise of eternal life is not a motivating factor. The kingdom of God is exciting but hard to grasp Jesus told parables to describe the kingdom The kingdom starts small but grows large It changes us with just a small presence The kingdom is of greatest value We must seek the kingdom like hidden treasure It is for everyone, no one is excluded God's perfect lov...

The sermon reflects on the imagery in Revelation, especially the four "heavenly creatures" repr esenting all creation worshiping God, and the image of Jesus as a sacrificed lamb. The preacher discusses how Revelation reveals the glory and majesty of God. Revelation is a visionary book filled with symbolic imagery and numbers. It reveals God's heavenly perspective on history and curre...

Finding out about God The Old Testament shows gradual revelation of God over time. The New Testament revelation through Jesus was fuller. We don't know for certain if Jesus said the words in Matthew about no one knowing the Father except the Son. The Gospels were written long after Jesus' life. Matthew, as a disciple, likely remembered Jesus' important teachings. Jesus reveals God to t...

The Book of Revelation can be challenging and bewildering, causing discomfort and fear for some readers. There were debates in the early church about whether to include the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, but it ultimately became part of the Bible. The book was written by John, who was exiled to the island of Patmos due to his witness, and it emerged from a context of persecution under th...

Sermon: followed by time of quiet reflection 3 key words: visitors, hospitality, compassion The scriptures highlight the theme of visitors and hospitality, starting with Abraham and Sarah encountering three visitors in Genesis. People in the Bible are constantly on the move, encountering new situations and meeting strangers, emphasizing the theme of journeys and travel. Change and unexpected circu...

Address “God demonstrates His Love” followed by time of quiet reflection The sermon emphasizes that being a Christian is about what God has done through Jesus Christ, not our own actions or words. Jesus was credited as righteous by God for paying the penalty of sin, even though he was without sin himself. We cannot pay the debt of our sin ourselves; it requires a perfect sacrifice, which Jesus pro...

Talk by Joe Parton followed by time of quiet reflection The two children sponsored by our church, Christian and Mary, and mentions that other individuals in the congregation also sponsor children. Compassion is a child-focused, church-based charity with projects in 29 countries, providing resources to alleviate poverty for sponsored children and their families. The charity is Christ-centered, prov...

Introduction to Compassion UK Readings: Luke 10. 25 – 37 NIVUK Matthew 21. 12 – 17 NIVUK

Reading: Matthew 28.16-20 (Good News) read by Norma Short Address Trinity Sunday marks the culmination of the Christian year, reflecting on the journey from Advent to Easter and beyond. Our church is named Trinity Church, emphasizing the unity and diversity of God's nature. The disciples worshiped Jesus, recognizing him as both truly human and divine. Doubts and questions are allowed in the jo...

Introduction for all ages: ‘tired?’ Tiredness is a common experience for everyone, including children and adults. Tiredness can be caused by various factors, such as physical exertion, work, boredom, or lack of sleep. Rest and renewal are necessary for maintaining energy and motivation. Isaiah describes God as the Everlasting One who never grows tired or weary. Trusting in God can lead to renewed...

Reading: Acts 2: 1-21 NIVUK Sermon followed by time of quiet reflection "Welcoming Each Wonder" by Tom Gordon. A boy named Nathan and his questions about God. Nathan asks his grandmother about what God is like and how he can be present even though he can't be seen. His grandmother uses the analogy of soap slipping out of one's hands to explain the presence of God. Nathan realizes...

Reading: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Talk for all ages - Looking forward to Pentecost? Pentecost or Whit Sunday was a highly anticipated and cherished event The whole city of Sheffield, regardless of religious affiliation, looked forward to this occasion. The churches in different areas would come together, accompanied by uniformed groups and bands, to march in a procession towards the park for celebrati...

Reading: Matthew 13.1-9 Short Talk – when things are hard, don’t despair The reading starts with a sense of doom and uncertainty but shifts to a hopeful and merciful atmosphere. Gardening and growing things can be challenging, with pests and diseases causing frustration. The reaction of destroying pests has had a negative impact on the climate and land. The reading emphasizes the need for balance...