Updated 14th January 2010
Short Sermons written by Rev J Colin Smith in 2009 unless otherwise stated.
New January 09
Epithany Matthew 2 Follow this link
"Jesus the Jew"-Mark 15 Follow this link
Sermon given by Dr Sandra Fach for Christian Unity & Education. Follow this link
Colin celebrates the arrival as US President of Barack Obama. Follow this link
Holocaust Memorial Day Follow this link
New February 09
Colin considers the final moments in Jesus' life Follow this link
Truly this man was Gods sonFollow this link
Colin considers Mark's Gospel. Follow this link
New March 09
Colin considers Testing & Temptation using James 1.12-16.Follow this link
Colin considers the consequences of trusting God using James 1.12-16. Follow this link
Colin considers the word of truth using James 1.19-27. Follow this link
Colin concludes that God has no favourites using James 1.19-27. Follow this link
Colin discusses the relationship between law and grace using James 2.8-13. Follow this link
Colin looks at aspects of faith in Holy Week using James 2.14-17. Follow this link
Colin was on Sabbatical until July 4th.
NEW July 09
Colin looks at what do we have to do in order for God to accept us using James2.18-26. Follow this link
Colin discusses different patterns of ministry using James 3.13-18. Follow this link
Colin asks "Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?" using James 4.1-4,7-8.Follow this link
NEW AUGUST 09
Colin asks "What does God want of me?" using James 4.11-17.Follow this link
Colin looks at being patient using James 5.7-11.Follow this link
Colin considers how Jesus and James urge us to be the kind of people whose words can be trusted- James 5.33-37.Follow this link
Colin says "whenever we turn to God in love and penitence we encounter the God who welcomes us"- James 5.13-16.Follow this link
NEW CHURCH YEAR September 09
On the 3rd September we held a welcome service for Deacon Janet Heys as she started her work in the Circuit. The service was led by Rev Colin Smith with support from the Chair of the District Rev Dr Keith Davies & the new Vicar of St Peter's Church, Fairfield Rev Carl Edwards.
On Sunday 6th September we had a combined Circuit Service with St Peter's Church. The service led by Colin included a conversation with Deacon Janet & Rev Carl Edwards about their journey to Fairfield.
Colin discusses how the imperfections of the early Church still challenge us today.- James 5.19-20.Follow this link
ISAIAH
Colin says we have a God who forgives, heals & restores.Isaiah 1.1-5. Follow this link
Colin reminds us that "Our God is here".
Isaiah 1.6-11. Follow this link
OCTOBER 09
Colin says that that Isaiah promises that even as we get older we can experience the power which renews us as we journey through life
Isaiah 40,27-31. Follow this link
Colin says that that God sees us as his friend.
Isaiah 41,8-13. Follow this link
Colin in his Tuesday talk says that God challenges the idols.
Isaiah 41,21-29. Follow this link
November 09
Colin in his Tuesday sermon talks about Servants Work- Isaiah 42.1-4 & More light please- Isaiah 42.4-9
Isaiah 42.1-4. Follow this link
and Isaiah 42.5-9 follow this link
Colin talks about "Singing in Captivity".
Isaiah 42.10-17. Follow this link
December 09
Colin talks about
"When we don't see or hear"- Isaiah 42.18-25 which is at this link & "Steadfast love despite our folly" - Isaiah 43.1-7 at this link.
Colin reminds us "We remember the past in order that we may live all the more faithfully in the present"- Isaiah 43.16-21 at this link.
Colin in his last Tuesday sermon before Christmas talks of
"Beyond human failure"- Isaiah 43.22-44.3 at this link.
PRAYER
We go into the world
to walk in God's light
to rejoice in God's love
and to reflect in God's glory
Amen
Circuit Links
Links to activities in the Circuit who have a web presence.- Young People-under construction
- Buxton Methodist Church
- Fairfield Methodist Church
- Hollinsclough Church Hall