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Remembrance Day, a reflection, meditation or sermon

Remembrance Day, a reflection, meditation or sermon

by Colin Smith

This meditation/reflection has been used, and well received, as a short sermon (918 words) for Remembrance day. It is based on the ceremonial nature of Remembrance day services and explores the role of ceremonies in church and military lifes

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Ruth - A charming love story

Ruth - A charming love story

by Colin Smith

This reflection or short sermon (1293 words) retells the story of the book, highlighting the culture of the time and drawing out important lessons for us today.

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Renewing through the mind

Renewing through the mind

by Colin Smith

This short (1055) reflection/ sermon examines ways in which our mind can lead us to being transformed and renewed, as indicated St Paul in his letter to the Romans in chapter 12 : 2

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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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The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus

by Colin Smith

This short reflection/sermon focuses on John1:29. The meaning of the phrases "Lamb of God" and "sin of the world" are examined in their context to giving an interpretation of their meaning today.

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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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The Church

The Church

by Colin Smith

An explanation of what the church is and its implications based on Colossians 1:18

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The Fatherhood of God

The Fatherhood of God

by Colin Smith

The fatherhood of God is explored In this short (1430 word) reflection/sermon. In it, the tenderness of God as a loving father is contrasted with his apparent remoteness as he resides in heaven. The tenderness and remoteness are reconciled by thinking of God as creator for both…

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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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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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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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