revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: January 2015
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015_01_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Wednesday, 21 January 2015. This is the text of a sermon preached by the Revd Pauline Shelton on Sunday 18th January 2015 at St Martin's Church in Walsall on re-imaginging communion. The texts that were preached on were. Isaiah 55:1—13 and John 6:1—14. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, they say. But is that right? If we look not just at one meal, but at the many meals Jesus shared in the Gospel stories? 1 Who is invited. And remembe...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: November 2014
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2014_11_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Monday, 24 November 2014. Nehemiah 6: Stand Firm, Do Not Fear and Trust. This is a sketch of a sermon I preached on Nehemiah chapter 6. After praying about what to preach on, I felt very strongly that there were three things Jesus wanted me to talk about for people in the church who are going through a tough time - that is to Standing Firm, Do Not Fear. Life can be difficult and challenging. We can stand firm, because Jesus is with us.
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: April 2015
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015_04_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Tuesday, 28 April 2015. VE Day and The General Election. May marks the 70. I believe voting in elections is not only a right, but also a responsibility. But. In the 2010 general election there were 15.9 million non-voters, people who saw no point in voting, or didn’t believe their vote would make any difference. Imagine what impact they could have had if they had voted. The General Election, being held today (Thursday 7. Aung San Suu Kyi.
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: Bible Study On Theme Of Forgiveness
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015/07/study-on-theme-of-forgiveness.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Wednesday, 1 July 2015. Bible Study On Theme Of Forgiveness. Bible study on theme of forgiveness for a home group. 8216;Forgiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say sorry, and an even stronger person to forgive.’ (Anon). What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Forgiveness’? Share an experience when you have had to forgive someone. Was it easy or difficult? How did it feel? How did that feel? 7th Mark Of A...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: 7 Marks Of A Healthy Church - Mark 6, Makes room for all
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015/06/7-marks-of-healthy-church-mark-6-makes.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Monday, 8 June 2015. 7 Marks Of A Healthy Church - Mark 6, Makes room for all. I do not claim any originality in this sermon, it is based almost entirely on the sermons preached at Barnstaple Baptist Church, which can be found at http:/ healthy-church.blogspot.co.uk. And Robert Warren's 'Healthy Churches Handbook'. Marks of a healthy church –. Seeks to find out what God wants, rather than following its own agenda. When Simon, His host, s...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: June 2014
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2014_06_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Monday, 30 June 2014. Fruitfulness on the Frontline - Godly Character. Sermon preached by Margaret Carter at St Martin's on Sunday 22 June 2014. PRAYER: Dear Lord you are closer to us than our own breath. Open our hearts and minds to your word today. Amen. This sermon is one of the series of sermons called FRUITFULNESS ON THE FRONTLINE and today’s sermon is about having a Godly character. SO HOW DO WE DEVELOP A GODLY CHARACTER? He often ...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: May 2014
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2014_05_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Thursday, 22 May 2014. Prayer for Saturday 31st May 2014. Today from our church family we pray for Jackie Lynam. Collect for The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. 8220;Mighty God,. By whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with Mary. And greeted her as the mother of the Lord:. Look with favour on your lowly servants. That, with Mary, we may magnify your holy name. And rejoice to acclaim her Son our Saviour,. Saturday 31 May 2014.
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: May 2015
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015_05_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Tuesday, 19 May 2015. 7 Signs of a Healthy Church - Seeking to find out what God wants. Sermon preached by the Revd Phill Ball on Sunday 17 May 2015. I think there are four elements to this desire to discover God’s will. First of all, it would seem that a healthy church …. Seeks to explore what God wants it to be and to do. First, He chose 12 of His many followers to be apostles, who would continue His work after His death;. Who appoints...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: June 2015
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2015_06_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Sunday, 14 June 2015. Where Does My Help Come From? Psalm 121 is one of my favourite psalms in the Bible. Growing up in Cumbria – surrounded by mountains. Psalm that speaks of the God who loves, cares and protects us. It is part of a group of psalms known as “Psalms of Ascent.” This is a group of fifteen short, simple songs that people would have used as they made their way in pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Where does my help come from? I thin...
revbickers.blogspot.com
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD: December 2014
http://revbickers.blogspot.com/2014_12_01_archive.html
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD. Sermons and reflections on life and faith. Tuesday, 23 December 2014. I think this is a wonderful Christmas blessing. May God bless you with discomfort. At easy answers, hard hearts,. Half-truths, and superficial relationships. May God bless you so that you may live. From deep within your heart. Where God's Spirit dwells. May God bless you with anger. At injustice, oppression,. And exploitation of people. May God bless you so that you may. Work for justice, freedom, and peace.