Sermons – Page 67 – St Margaret's Church Prestwich

Matthew 13:44-46

July 20, 2017

This sermon was given by our priest-in-training, Sue, on Sunday 16 July 2017.

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Who doesn’t love a story? Maybe you are getting excited about the new season of Game of Thrones, or like to take a good novel on holiday with you. … More Matthew 13:44-46

Psalm 33

July 12, 2017

The readings in our service on Wednesday 12 July included an excerpt from Psalm 33, the response to which was “Praise the Lord, for His love endures always” … More Psalm 33

I wonder how many of us can remember doing a three legged race at school? Our teachers might have divided the class into pairs – or, less likely at my school, we got to choose our partner … More The Yoke of Jesus

Parcevall Hall 2017

July 10, 2017

What a lovely, joyful and prayerful weekend this was!

Twenty of us went to Parcevall this year, both from St. Margaret’s and St. George’s … More Parcevall Hall 2017

From Despair To Destiny

July 7, 2017

I don’t know if any of you have watched Star Wars films? I’m not a huge fan but I caught them in the early days. There is a striking scene where Luke Skywalker talks to Darth Vader who tells him “Luke, I am your father” … More From Despair To Destiny

Do Good in Secret

June 21, 2017

This morning Sue spoke of how Jesus urges us to give generously, pray often and fast regularly – and to do all three in secret. You can listen again here … More Do Good in Secret

Suffering

June 21, 2017

On Wednesday morning we woke up to yet another tragedy. This time there was no deliberate act of violence. A London tower block 24 stories high housing over 400 people had been engulfed by fire … More Suffering

Trinity Sunday

June 15, 2017

Today is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday that has struck fear into many a curate’s heart when they realise it’s their turn to preach! I wonder how many of us scratch our heads and wonder how to explain the Holy Trinity when somebody asks about it who is curious about our faith and our teachings? … More Trinity Sunday

One Bride for Seven Brothers

June 7, 2017

This morning, Rev Caroline based her talk on Matthew 22:25. Put the kettle on and have a listen … More One Bride for Seven Brothers

Ascension Day

June 3, 2017

Our 21st century minds like to have explanations, to rationalise things. We like to know and understand. Ours is not an age which goes in for story-telling, apart from crime dramas and soap operas. Even then the stories have to make sense … More Ascension Day

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