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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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Caught in adultery - Condemnation and reconciliation

Caught in adultery - Condemnation and reconciliation

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (1100 words)examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8: 2-11. It analyses Jesus treatment of her and the lessons we can learnt today from his response.

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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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Disbelief, Unbelief and Doubt

Disbelief, Unbelief and Doubt

by Colin Smith

This short reflection (800 words) clarifies the Biblical meaning of and relationship between these disbelief, unbelief and doubt with particular reference to "Doubting" Thomas.

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Candle 1

Candle 1

by Amanda Briggs

a single lit candle

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Eve, the serpent and God (Genesis 3)

Eve, the serpent and God (Genesis 3)

by Colin Smith

This reflection, which has been successfully used as a short (c 1000 words) sermon, is an examination of the nature of humankind in general, and the origin of evil in particular.

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Following Christ

Following Christ

by Colin Smith

This reflection is based upon Mark 8:34 were Jesus sets out what following him entails. Three main ideas arise from this verse namely the call of Christ, the cross of Christ and the company of Christ. each of these are considered in turn both in terms of the Biblical revelation …

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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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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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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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God of wrath, God of Love

God of wrath, God of Love

by Colin Smith

Wrath is very much an uncomfortable characteristic of God. Yet it occurs frequently in both the Old and New testaments, This reflection/short (532 words) examines this aspect of his character and suggests it arises from his deep love, making it much easier to understand and accep…

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Maundy Thursday – a simple meal (Agape) and meditation to remember the Last Supper

Maundy Thursday – a simple meal (Agape) and meditation to remember the Last Supper

by Richard Steel

A simple Agape style Maundy Thursday service beginning with a meal and continuing with a meditation on Gethsemane.

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An Out of the Ordinary nativity

An Out of the Ordinary nativity

by Paul Rand

A nativity play to fit with the Methodist Church 2023 theme - 'Out of the Ordinary' - featuring none of the usual nativity characters.

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Guilt and inner peace

Guilt and inner peace

by Colin Smith

This reflection/sermon (1192 words) considers the guilty feelings experienced by Christians and how they often are dealt with. How the gospel provides both a real and a practical solution is also given.

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A form of Intercession based on the second half of Matthew 5 – ‘‘You have heard that it was said… But I tell you…”

A form of Intercession based on the second half of Matthew 5 – ‘‘You have heard that it was said… But I tell you…”

by Richard Steel

A responsive intercession based on Matthew 5. Includes a series of apragrasphas and a structure that allows for personal or shared prayer

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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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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 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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