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The rich young man (ruler)

The rich young man (ruler)

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon (1190 words) examines the situation of a rich young man who is troubled by his wish to inherit eternal life. The relationship of his wish to his riches are identified as acting as a blockage to finding a solution to his dilemma. His situation is comp…

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The suffering of Christians

The suffering of Christians

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (1170 words) takes 1 Peter4:12 as a guide text to explore the suffering of both the church and Christians individually. Finally the role of the church as a healing community is briefly considered.

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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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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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The witnessing community

The witnessing community

by Colin Smith

This reflection/sermon examines Christs prayer for unity of believers. in the light of the imagery of the vine, and its branches bearing fruit.

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The woman at the well

The woman at the well

by Colin Smith

This reflection (or short sermon of 824 words) considers the significance of Jesus's words and actions, when he encounters a Samaritan woman of dubious morals at the well near Sychar

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Ash Wednesday Reflection

Ash Wednesday Reflection

by Colin Smith

This reflection examines the background to the ashing ceremony and indicates how the Lent period is one of both hope and challenge

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With all your mind

With all your mind

by Colin Smith

This short (495 words) reflection/ sermon considers the phrase "with all your mind" in the first and greatest commandment

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A prayer for overcoming evil

A prayer for overcoming evil

by Colin Smith

A short (92 words) inspired by the line "deliver us from evil in the Lord's Prayer.

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Aspects of the Epiphany

Aspects of the Epiphany

by Colin Smith

A review of the main features of the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus, suitable for devotional reflection or short sermon

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Rural landscape - a harvest prayer

Rural landscape - a harvest prayer

by Colin Smith

This short prayer (108 words) arises from gazing upon the rural landscape in late summer, and culminates in a prayer of thankfulness for the harvest.

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Work, Toil and creativity

Work, Toil and creativity

by Colin Smith

This short (391) words reflection explores the relationship between work, toil and creativity from a biblical perspective.

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I am the gate

I am the gate

by Don Stott

Close up of old hinge on a gate with text underneath

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A Way Through

A Way Through

by Don Stott

An old wall made of stones with a large opening through which you can see the clouds in the background.

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Candle flame

Candle flame

by Don Stott

A close up of a small candle with its flame

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A prayer of praise after singing O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

A prayer of praise after singing O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

by Vicci Davidson

Even if we had a thousand tongues to sing, it still wouldn't be enough

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Short Prayers for Mothering Sunday

Short Prayers for Mothering Sunday

by Colin Smith

These are short prayers of thanksgiving for mothers, and intercessions for those mothers having problems.

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True for you

True for you

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon (786 words) considers how truth should figure in Christian Discipleship. It is compared with how truth is often seen as relative by non Christians. The case for truth being absolute is made in terms of the biblical revelation of the nature of God and …

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