Colin Smith

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What is the Kingdom of heaven?

What is the Kingdom of heaven?

by Colin Smith

This short reflection /sermon) (1395 words) proceeds by comparing the commonly accepted meaning of the phrase with a modern metaphorical story, which helps put it into the context of the whole gospel.

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Church unity - a case study

Church unity - a case study

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (1358 words) examines the first dispute within the Jerusalem church as described in Acts 6: 1-7. Lessons which can be learnt from this are highlighted.

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Feeding of the 5000 - the crowd

Feeding of the 5000 - the crowd

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon focuses upon the reaction of the crowd to the feeding of the 5000 and what we can learn from that for our own responses to events.

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Filled with the Spirit - Pentecost

Filled with the Spirit - Pentecost

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (1117 words) focuses on the phrase "filled with the spirit" as found in Acts especially as part of the Pentecost event. Its relevance for contemporary Christians is also explored.

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Peace, freedom and Sovereignty

Peace, freedom and Sovereignty

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon analyses Isaiah 52:7, . compares it with other New Testament verses, and applies it to todays believers.

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Faith and works

Faith and works

by Colin Smith

This short (1200 words) reflection/sermon examines the role of faith and works in the Christian life by comparing two short life scriptural passages

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The calming of the storm

The calming of the storm

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon (1125 words) considers the story in the light of the disciples behaviour and Jesus response

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John the Baptist

John the Baptist

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon 1213 words explores the life of John the Baptist. His significance is explored both then and now

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Beatitudes Matthew 5 1-12

Beatitudes Matthew 5 1-12

by Colin Smith

This reflection/ short sermon explores the meaning of the beatitudes, focussing mainly on Matthew 5:3 (the poor in spirit)

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Abraham (Genesis 12)

Abraham (Genesis 12)

by Colin Smith

A refection/short sermon) on Abraham's move from Ur to Egypt. The deception of claiming his wife to be his sister, and its consequences are considered.

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The Church

The Church

by Colin Smith

An explanation of what the church is and its implications based on Colossians 1:18

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New year, New Start

New year, New Start

by Colin Smith

This reflection/ short sermon (1180 words) uses John 1:16 to bring God's grace into our thoughts and to stimulate us to consider how we stand now in the light of it

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The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon focuses on John1:29. The meaning of the phrases "Lamb of God" and "sin of the world" are examined in their context to giving an interpretation of their meaning today.

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Incarnation - The Word made flesh

Incarnation - The Word made flesh

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon of c1000words explores the meaning of John's prologue, particularly John 1:14 - "The Word became flesh" , in particular the significance of the incarnation.

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Harvest - slow but sure growth

Harvest - slow but sure growth

by Colin Smith

This reflection/sermon examines and compares the kingdom of God with the growth and reaping of the harvest. In both of these it is noted that growth tends to be slow but sure, which gives us hope in a world where there is much misery. The role of judgement in both harvesting and …

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Waiting - A Pentecost Reflection

Waiting - A Pentecost Reflection

by Colin Smith

This reflection/sermon focuses upon the period of waiting between the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The experience of the disciples is compared with our present day impatience when having to wait. The lessons we can learn from waiting are highlighte…

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Harvest reflection - reckoning up

Harvest reflection - reckoning up

by Colin Smith

This reflection considers the challenges to the individual following harvest in deciding what offering to make from what has been received. This is done by examining the process of reckoning up in the decision. Both freewill offerings and tithing are considered

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Paul's Conversion

Paul's Conversion

by Colin Smith

This reflection/ short sermon (863 words) explores the events, and their effects, of the Damascus road journey, within their context.

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