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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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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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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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Friendship (Hello John)

Friendship (Hello John)

by Colin Smith

This poem was written for a school assembly on the theme of friendship. Five children chosen by the teacher read a verse each. It would fit equally well into Family or All Age worship. It describes friendship being abused.

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The Transfiguration (and us!)

The Transfiguration (and us!)

by Colin Smith

This reflection explores the events surrounding the transfiguration and their meaning for Jesus and his disciples. Its implication for believers today are also explored. It has been used successfully as a short sermon. (1203 words)

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Palm Sunday - The road to Jerusalem

Palm Sunday - The road to Jerusalem

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (c1250 words) explores the feelings of Jesus and his followers as they travel to Jerusalem. As such, it challenges us to think about our journey through life

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Mothering Sunday Prayers

Mothering Sunday Prayers

by Colin Smith

These intercessory prayers focus on Mothers in a variety of difficult circumstances, asking for God's comfort and help.

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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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A child's testimony (Prayer)

A child's testimony (Prayer)

by Colin Smith

In this prayer a child contrasts how adults have failed to help in the smallest tasks, with God's abounding grace

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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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Prayer for unemployed

Prayer for unemployed

by Colin Smith

This short (131 words) intercessory prayer is a response to the plight of the long term unemployed in the light of Genesis 1 and 2

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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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Prayers for the peoples of Uganda

Prayers for the peoples of Uganda

by Colin Smith

These two prayers consist of a general one recalling past suffering, giving thanks for changes which have occurred. The other is a prayer for a specific project which brings clean water to Ugandan villages.

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The parable of the talent's prayer

The parable of the talent's prayer

by Colin Smith

This informal prayer is both a confession and a cri de coeur arising mainly from Matthew 25 vs 29. It can be used both in adult worship, or in private devotion

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Short prayers of dedication

Short prayers of dedication

by Colin Smith

These two short prayers (130 and 58 words) respond to God's promptings in a variety of situations. Suitable for any occasion or young adult to aged Christians. Can be used just before or after the sermon, as prayers at the end of a service or elsewhere

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