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Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - I Can Be Wiser Than My Professor
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - I Can Be Wiser Than My Professor
by SPCK - John Goldingay
I Can Be Wiser Than My Professor Psalm 119:97-120 After my class on the Prophets last night, we invited the students back to our home for scones and tea, and during the conversation one of them asked what I enjoyed most about teaching. My response was that I love sending people a…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Raising the Ceiling of Our Hope
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Raising the Ceiling of Our Hope
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Teach Me Psalm 119: 49-72 I’m grading student papers, and one effect that has on me (alongside making me want to commit suicide) is to make me puzzle over what it is that enables people to learn. There are people who have read the Scriptures with fresh eyes, seen things they had …
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Teach Me
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Teach Me
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Teach Me Psalm 119: 49-72 I’m grading student papers, and one effect that has on me (alongside making me want to commit suicide) is to make me puzzle over what it is that enables people to learn. There are people who have read the Scriptures with fresh eyes, seen things they had …
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Standing on the Promises
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Standing on the Promises
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Standing on the Promises Psalm 119: 25-48 Yesterday I got our congregation to write out their thanksgivings, uncertainties, and commitments for the coming year, in line with the plan I mentioned in connection with Psalm 105. Just before doing so, I realized that there was another…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Pentecost Sunday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Let every Christian pray or Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit, Prayer: God, who breathed life Hymn: O breath of God, come sweeping through us or Linguistic gymnastics Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Poem: Many gifts Hymn: …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Who would true valour see or Who would have the strength to follow Prayer: God, you set us on a journey Reading: Acts 7:55–60 Hymn: Father hear the prayer we offer or Stoned Stephen: martyr for the cross, Sermon idea…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: God is here, as we his people or Come and gather, come to worship Prayer: Responsive prayer based on Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19–25 Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross or God hung and died upon the cross Reading: Acts …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Ascension - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus or Here was a sunset that stilled every person Prayer: At this time of mystery and wonder Reading: Psalm 47 Monologue based on Psalm 47 – with caution… Hymn: Sing to him in whom …
Times and Seasons - Full Service Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Immortal, invisible, god only wise or An unknown, enigmatic God Prayer: ‘Father God’ based on Psalm 66:8-20 Hymn: I life my eyes to the quiet hills or We offer worship, held in hope, Reading: Acts 17:22–31 Hymn: Can …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday of Easter - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Third Sunday of Easter - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday of Easter - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing or Come let us sing a melody Prayer: God of compassion Hymn: Can we by searching find out God or The longest, hardest roads we travel Reading: Psalm 116:1-4; 12–19. Hymn: Amazing …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Trinity Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Trinity Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Trinity Sunday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord God almighty or Bright morning maker Prayer: God, who breathed life Reading: Genesis 1:1-2, 4a Reflection (sermon idea) Part 1 - Poem/monologue based on Genesis 1:1-2, 4a - God said… Hymn: Thou whose al…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - God’s Laws as the Way to Blessing
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - God’s Laws as the Way to Blessing
by SPCK - John Goldingay
God’s Laws as the Way to Blessing Psalm 119: 1-24 After church today, a friend asked me a question that had arisen out of a conversation he’d had with a co-worker. My friend was surprised that the co-worker was willing to work seven days a week—what about the commandment concerni…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - How to Say a Lot in a Few Words
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - How to Say a Lot in a Few Words
by SPCK - John Goldingay
How to Say a Lot in a Few Words Psalm 117 & 118 I joined the faculty of my seminary in England at the time when it moved to a new campus in a different city, so the beginning of my first year was a big moment for the seminary, not just for me. As I walked onto the campus on that …
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Reason to Believe
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Reason to Believe
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Reason to Believe Psalm 116 Last night I had dinner with a young man who is a faithful church worshiper. He has been so for most of his life, but he isn’t sure whether the worship in which he takes part is real in the sense of corresponding to the truth. As he put it, he isn’t su…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Trust or Control
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Trust or Control
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Trust or Control Psalm 115 Today I received a much-forwarded e-mail with a moving story about a woman showing a caring attitude to a homeless guy and his mentally challenged friend who showed up in a fast-food restaurant. The e-mail promised that if in turn I forward the e-mail t…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Being Open to the Unexpected
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Being Open to the Unexpected
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On Being Open to the Unexpected Psalm 113-114 In commenting on Psalm 108, I spoke of a friend’s Pentecostal church that seemed to have no more expectation of God’s acting than evangelical or mainline churches do. But yesterday I sat in the ophthalmologist’s waiting room reading a…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - The Prosperity Gospel Redefined
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - The Prosperity Gospel Redefined
by SPCK - John Goldingay
The Prosperity Gospel Redefined Psalm 112 My wife used to work for one of the most successful and wealthy people in the United States (this did not mean she brought a wonderful dowry into our marriage). Her job was to help him do something with his money, and the projects she was…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Yahweh’s Covenant and Our Covenant