In the readings, two men hundreds of years apart are cleansed of leprosy, healed and come into relationship with God. We see the importance of testimony, of giving thanks and glory to God, of encouraging others to believe that God can heal them and use them to heal others.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 17:11-19; 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-19]
In the readings, two men hundreds of years apart are cleansed of leprosy, healed and come into relationship with God. We see the importance of testimony, of giving thanks and glory to God, of encouraging others to believe that God can heal them and use them to heal others.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Luke 13:10-17; Psalm 103:1-5]
One of the titles of God is Yahweh Rapha - the Lord who Heals. We see Jesus healing in the Gospel and have a testimony of current healing in our parish. Be encouraged: He is the God who heals you. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: John 21:1-19; Acts 9:1-20; Revelation 5:11-14]
Today's readings present three encounters with the risen Christ told by eye-witnesses. When the disciples met Jesus by the lake, he restored Peter from shame into acceptance and responsibility. Here we find lessons for us as we find our way in greater wholeness or help others on that journey. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Mark 6:1-13; Ezekiel 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10] "Jesus could not do any miracles in Nazareth because of their unbelief." That is quite a surprising statement. What is the effect of other people's unbelief? What can we learn from this? ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Mark 1:40-45] Is God willing to heal? What does the account of Jesus healing the leper tell us? "I am willing - be clean." Let's explore that for our situations today. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: 2 Kings 5:1-14 ; Luke 1:1-20] In both the Old Testament and the Gospel readings we see evangelists at work. Jesus tells us to pray that God will send harvesters into his harvest field. We need to be about his work and praying for others too. ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Mark 8:1-26] 27-38 ![]()
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Isaiah 9:1-4 ; Matthew 4:12-23] Last week we looked at Manifestations (showings) of the Spirit. This week we consider how Christ was shown to people. What does Matthew tell us about his preaching, authority, healing? ![]()
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