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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 …
Are you creative?
Are you creative?
by Colin Smith
This short reflection/sermon (534words) explores human creativity and its origin in God's action in creation. The Christian working creatively with God in building the kingdom is seen as the ideal outcome of a relationship with Him. This short reflection/sermon explores human cr…
Reflections on the Bible
Reflections on the Bible
by Colin Smith
This reflection/sermon (1020 words) reminds us of the origin and importance of the Bible to Christians. It relates to St Paul's advice to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:16, and suggests that it is much more than a historical document and moral guide. Thus, it identifies other important …
Reflections on Remembrance
Reflections on Remembrance
by Colin Smith
This reflection (923 words) has been successfully used as a short sermon for remembrance day. It invites us to to remember both past and present conflicts and how they affect us today. As well as the suffering of many members of our armed forces past and present, other more recen…
John 1:1-5 A reflection
John 1:1-5 A reflection
by Colin Smith
This short 550 word reflection considers the fascinating, but puzzling opening verses of John's gospel. It has been used both as a short Christmas sermon and a small group discussion starter. The” Word” is identified with “The Logos”, a concept from Greek philosophy, which would …
Jesus anointed with perfume