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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!)

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)

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

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 transfiguration - a reflection

by Colin Smith

This reflection explores the meaning of the transfiguration and its implication for believers today.

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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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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

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

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 Unexpected Guest

by Colin Smith

This short reflection / sermon examines the parable of the unexpected guest both in its original context and in how it relates to us today

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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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COME, HOLY SPIRIT

by Alan M Barker

A Whitsuntide Litany

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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

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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Abraham (Genesis 12)

by Colin Smith

A refection/short sermon) on Abraham's move from Ur to Egypt. The deception of claiming his wife to be his sister, and its consequences are considered.

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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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A prayer focussed on the gospel

by Colin Smith

This short simple, prayer (100 words) is a response in thanksgiving and dedication for to God's gospel and its promptings in a variety of situations. It is suitable for any occasion including both young and aged Christians It can also be used just before or after the sermon, …

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Aspects of the Epiphany

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