Tag Archives: Bible

What shall we do?

Today for the first time since I had my cancer treatment, I was invited to preach at Nelmes United Reformed Church in Hornchurch. I was delighted to be there today and the fellowship were pleased to have me with them. … Continue reading

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Through the storms of life

Yesterday I preached at a Memorial Service held at  Becontree Avenue Baptist Church. PSALM 46: 1 – 5 & 10 – 11 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, … Continue reading

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What good news!

Today, the Fourth Sunday in Advent, I preached at Trinity United Reformed Church in Upminster. Before the sermon I had talked to the young people about “surprises” and how not all surprises are good ones. We also explored how people … Continue reading

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How we long for peace

On Sunday 2nd December 2012, I helped with a Bereavement Service at Trinity United Reformed Church in Upminster. I was asked to give a short talk, which I now reprint below. Isaiah 9:6 & 7 “For to us a child … Continue reading

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Signs of the Times

Yesterday I preached at Becontree avenue Baptist Church in Dagenham (http://www.becavebaptistchurch.org.uk) as the pastor Sue Millar was at the annual Baptist Assembly. I felt led to preach about Jesus’ promised return to this earth and about the signs that God … Continue reading

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Redeemed

As I write this we have just celebrated Palm Sunday when we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and cheered on by a vast crowd who threw their garments on the road in front of him and … Continue reading

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Adoption – Becoming a Child of God

In early 2000, we preached a series of sermons looking at great themes of the Bible. I gave this talk on “Adoption” at Wennington Parish Church on Sunday 27th February 2000. Romans 8:14 – 23 “14 because those who are … Continue reading

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“What’s in a name?”

This morning (4th September 2011) I preached at Becontree Avenue Baptist Church in Dagenham on the subject “What’s in a name?” The reading was from Isaiah: Isaiah 61:1 – 7, 10 & Isaiah 62:1 – 5The Spirit of the Sovereign … Continue reading

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Lost and Found

This morning I preached at Becontree Avenue Baptist Church in Dagenham,  on the subject “Lost and Found”. At the start of the service, I asked the question “In what book in the Bible would you expect to find your name?” … Continue reading

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Praying in the Family

For several years I was a member of the preaching team at Rainham and Wennington parish churches on the eastern outskirts of Greater London. We were led by the then vicar, Rev Tony Ward who would choses a theme that … Continue reading

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