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Blind Bartimaeus

Blind Bartimaeus

by Colin Smith

In this short reflection(1100 words), the story of Blind Bartimaeus is carefully examined to illustrate how the imagination can be used to draw us closer to Jesus.

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The Blood of the Lamb

The Blood of the Lamb

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon(498 words) acknowledges that some have difficulty with this phrase and seeks to clarify its meaning.

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Gethsemane crucified with Christ

Gethsemane crucified with Christ

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon (530 words) explores Paul’s claim to have been crucified with Christ in the light of the events in Gethsemane.

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Psalm 88 (and 77) - Depression ?

Psalm 88 (and 77) - Depression ?

by Colin Smith

These reflections/commentaries have been used as a short (1272 words)talk This in spite of the fact that both psalms are different to many others and one of them (Psalm 88) doesn't appear in the lectionary. They are the personal prayers of one person, and unusually don't addres…

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Psalm 73 - Wisdom and envy

Psalm 73 - Wisdom and envy

by Colin Smith

This reflection on Psalm 73 has been successfully used as a short talk/sermon (1488 words). It is part of the wisdom literature of the Bible and is particularly concerned with the sin of envy, both how it arises and how if may be effectively controlled..

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Psalm 19 - the glory of |God

Psalm 19 - the glory of |God

by Colin Smith

This reflection/commentary is a very personal Psalm attributed to David who seeks to lift our Spirits. It is suitable as a short talk or sermon (1315 words) It strongly emphasises the beauty of the natural world. and Gods faithfulness, God's Laws are also seen as beautiful and s…

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Psalm 2 - A brief analysis

Psalm 2 - A brief analysis

by Colin Smith

This reflection on Psalm 2 was originally written as a short talk/sermon (1165 words). It is seen as a royal Psalm sung at coronations. It emphasises that the position of Kings and rulers is under God. It serves to remind them of this and as a warning of the consequences of forge…

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The Psalms - An introductory overview

The Psalms - An introductory overview

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short talk (933 words) positively compares Psalms to modern hymns. Their importance in the New Testament is highlighted. Also, their poetry and their frequent use of vivid imagery and metaphors is emphasised and illustrated with apt examples.

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Hope

Hope

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon compares the hope we have in Christ with the anticipation of going on holiday. Preparation for a holiday is seen as similar to living our life in waiting for his return. The hope we have is analysed to indicate how we might best respond to the anticip…

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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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The cost of Healing (Mark 5:30-31)the woman with an haemorrhage)

The cost of Healing (Mark 5:30-31)the woman with an haemorrhage)

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon 1295 words considers the story of the woman with a haemorrhage in the light of the cost to Jesus of performing the miracle.

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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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