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Trinity High Wycombe and Cores End United Reformed Churches - Sermons 1 year ago. #AllAreWelcome episodes

February 27, 2023Sunday, 27th February 2022 - Part 1 - In search of happiness, what makes God happy?
Talk – In search of happiness

Who knows Timpson's? A well known, family run business. Run with great integrity.

They have just appointed a director of happiness.

What makes you happy? Arguing about one's age? Family and friends, Lego spaceships, sunshine, sweets, ice cream, friends

The next question - what makes your parents happy? A tidy room? Space and time?

The real question - what makes God happy?

We can get an understanding of this when we read the Beatitudes

Those who are humble, not constantly taking selfies, merciful, not vengeful, those who work for peace, not trying to conquer lands

We listen for God's word:

Reading 1 – Jeremiah 17 v5-10

Reading 2 - Luke 6 v17-26
12 min
February 23, 2023Sunday, 20th February 2022 - Part 2 - Empowerment, speaking to the world through YouTube, Compassion UK, Jesus is the original example of empowering others
Reading: Ephesians 4. 1-16 NIVUK

Talk : Empowerment What makes you feel empowered?

Think of moments that have caused you to feel confidence or courage to step up.

2 years ago I felt empowered by the technical team to speak to people in their homes - scary and creative!

When have you felt dis-empowered?

If Hayley were here she would share how she was empowered to help people

Memories of a woman at a market begging people to help feed her children

Becoming aware of Compassion through her church

Pen pals to share stories and help

Feeling the need to help but not knowing where to do so

How to be part of a sustainable, God built change

Empowering people to do it the right way Jesus is the original example of empowering others

Compassion UK Video: ‘Least of These’
21 min
February 20, 2023Sunday, 20th February 2022 - Part 1 - Introducing compassion UK, our impact, letters from our sponsored children
Introducing Compassion UK

Good that we are focusing on Compassion this year, one of the leading Christian Childrens' charities

Sponsors are connected to and known by the children they support

Sponsors play a vital role in building the confidence and self-worth of the children

Over 2M infants and children supported

Compassion UK Sponsorship Animation Video

Celebration Presentation: Our impact, our gifts: more than 3000 hours of support and 1000 meals

Letters from supported Children - Mary and Christian

Reading John 5. 1-15 NIVUK
22 min
February 16, 2023Sunday, 13th February 2022 - Part 2 - God is a just God, blessings, and sorrows, racism and wider justice issues
Sermon followed by time of quiet reflection

We are very used to hearing a comfortable gospel message - One of peace, a loving God sending his Son to forgive our sins, Jesus raising on the third day, how at the end of time he will return to judge the living and the dead.

Most of it is fairly nice and cosy, but should it be that comfortable?

From the passage in Luke, Jesus tells of those who will be blessed

After the blessings come the sorrows: those of the rich, fat and prosperous.

Those who laugh now, those who are praised by the crowds.

Remember the story of Robin Hood, how you feel depends on where you fit into the story.

If you are sorrowful, how do you feel if God tells you that you are blessed in the next life?

The bible has a lot to say about justice It's God's word and we should love justice because God loves justice

Racism and wider justice issues deny basic human dignity to men and women made in the image of God

However, God is a just God.
15 min
February 13, 2023Sunday, 13th February 2022 - Part 1 - Robin Hood, misuse of power, reactions of different people to the passage in Luke
Intro to theme – The story of Robin Hood

Many versions of the story of Robin Hood Disney Fox through Errol Flynn, Richard Green

A Saxon lord, made outlaw, gains the trust of the poor, falls in love, wins an archery contest, defeats the bad guys and live happily ever after until being betrayed by his sister.

A great story with many changes over the times

A love interest Robin and most of the outlaws are Saxons but all of the power is transferring to the conquering Normans.

They unfairly use their power against the people

We know that if there is going to be justice that the law needs to be applied equally to all

Imagine you were a nobleman hearing the story for the first time, or a peasant or a priest.

How would you feel about it? Positive or negative - generally the lower in the pecking order, the more positive

When we hear the passage from Luke's gospel later, listen and imagine the different reactions that people might have

Opening Prayers

Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 read by Norma Garden

Reading: Luke 6:17-26 read by Norma Garden
13 min
February 09, 2023Sunday, 6th February 2022 - Part 2 - Called to go deeper, recognising failures, "do not be afraid - follow me", are we willing to follow?
Reading: Luke 5.1-11NIVUK

Short Address: ‘called to go deeper’

Building and launching a yacht at Lyme Regis

Circumnavigating the British Isles, beautiful and frightening

The ferocity of the sea The story of the net washing, the teaching, and the huge catch

Using his boat brought Simon into contact with this amazing man Jesus

Ultimately the fish are not important as Jesus is talking about fishing for people

Simon recognizes his own failures in the presence of this extraordinary figure

Jesus says not for the last time - "do not be afraid, follow me"

After the assurance becomes the invitation to become a fisher of people

Are we willing to follow? To the table, to our daily life, to our hurting life. To draw others into the net of God's grace

Prayer
15 min
February 06, 2023Sunday, 6th February 2022 - Part 1 - New challenges - World para-snowsports championships, GCSE choices, baking soft rolls - Are we ready to listen to Jesus?
Introduction: ‘ready for new challenges?’

Already in February, January has gone like a dream

Thinking of new challenges like those faced by Isaiah or Simon Peter

Are you ready for new challenges?

A new system at work, GCSE choices, driving test, making soft rolls.

Challenges faced by Nina Sparks as she gained a position on the GB para snowboard team, representing her country at the World Para Snowsports championships in Lillehammer

Staff shortages in schools due to COVID

Cancer Research London Winter run 2022

God's word of challenge in the bible

Our two readings this morning will have those words of challenge God's challenge to Isiah, "who shall I send?"

An all church challenge - walking with Jesus

Prayer for all ages - Are we ready to listen to Jesus? Yes, we are ready.

Reading: Isaiah 6.1-8
14 min
February 02, 2023Sunday, 30th January 2022 - Part 2 - Sharing pulpits, Southall, "Who is this Jesus to say these things?", when did we last speak about our faith?
Sharing pulpits

Living and growing up in Southall

Jesus living the words from Isiah "the spirit of the Lord is upon me"

The symbolism of sitting down after the reading

Jesus showing how people had benefited from Gods presence in their lives

"Who is this Jesus to say these things!"

Times when God has called us to speak yet we remain silent

Would you have been one of the crowd in the synagogue?

When did we last speak to friends or family about our faith?

Where does God want us to go, what does He want us to say and to whom?
22 min
January 30, 2023Sunday, 30th January 2022 - Part 1 - Francis and the monks, public speaking and not knowing what to speak about
Talk for all ages - Francis, the monks, and public speaking

Not knowing what to speak about

Sharing the Gospel message with others

Knowing Jesus, sharing things with him

Reading: Jeremiah Chapter 1, verses4-10

Reading: Luke Chapter 4, verses 20-30
8 min
January 26, 2023Sunday, 23rd January 2022 - Part 1 - Relationships, connections, God is with us all the time, not visible but here
Talk for all ages: Relationships

Our relationship with God, our relationships with each other

A big subject - what does it mean

Feeling lonely and alone What do you feel when you think about relationships?

Connections and saying hello

God is with us all the time, not visible but here

Relaxing and being with God

Reading: Nehemiah 8 vv1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Reading: 1 Corinthians 7 vv 17-24 read by Linda Curley
10 min

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