Wisdom and Faith? James pt 4 Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 4 November 2018 The announced sermon title was "Wisdom and Faith." That is the sort of title I do not like, a combination of two abstract nouns. It is bad communication as abstract nouns, particularly words like faith, are often understood as different things …
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Names of God – Part 31
YHWH Chereb and YHWH Magen Names of God - Part 31 The LORD our sword The Lord our shield YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: Two names …
God never speaks words of condemnation – James pt3
Faith apart from works is dead Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 28 October 2018 I forgot my camera and my phone last Sunday evening. A shame, because we are lighting up the church tower every for a year leading up to the 200th anniversary of the church opening which will be in 2019. We are …
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Names of God – part 30
YHWH Bore Names of God - part 30 The LORD the creator YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: No. It does not mean God is boring. The …
A simple way to listen to God…
Lectio Divina Lectio Divina is not scary. The very fact that it has a Latin name is enough to put people off, the Latin names for the four, five or six parts that make it up are offputting too. The technical and theological language used to describe it sound difficult. But it is easy. I …
Toothpaste stains and careful listening: James pt 2
Use your mirrors Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Sunday 21 October 2018 A confession in the sermon this morning. Vicar Mike mentioned as an illustration that the Bible is like a mirror to us, that he sometimes dribbles toothpaste onto his shirt. This brought to mind the service two weeks ago on the Costa del Sol …
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Names of God – part 29
YHWH Elohay YHWH Elobeenu YHWH Eloheka Names of God - part 29 LORD My God LORD Our God LORD Your God YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: …
Misdirection and wandering
Always searching Calahonda International Baptist Church, Sunday 7 October 2018 We got here, eventually. It should not have been that difficult. This was my third visit and Linda's fourth to the Costa del Sol. On the two previous visits we made together we worshipped at Calahonda International Baptist Church, styled as CIBC. The last time …
The Holy Spirit in one word – Fellowship
The Holy Spirit in one word - Fellowship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV The one word used here for the Holy Spirit is fellowship, which can also be translated as communion. So what it the …
Names of God – Part 28
Your stature is like a palm tree, and your breasts are like its clusters. I say I will climb the palm tree and lay hold of its fruit. - Song of Solomon 7:7-8 ESV
Making an ass of myself 