by Samuel Smithson | Jul 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
In today’s gospel reading from Matthew we come across what are known as the Beatitudes, which are eight declarations of blessedness spoken by Jesus at the beginning of his sermon on the mount. The reason there are eight Beatitudes is because verses 10 to 12 are...
by Samuel Smithson | Jun 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here at Brenchley we quite often talk about the fruit of the Holy Spirit – God developing his loving character in us – but we don’t talk so often about the gifts of the Holy Spirit – and that is what I’d like to look at today. These gifts – some of which are mentioned...
by Samuel Smithson | May 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Trinity Sunday – John 3 1-17 Today is Trinity Sunday so firstly I’d like to say a few words about the Trinity and what it means. And then, focusing on today’s gospel reading from John, I’d like to look at how we can come to know God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit in...
by Samuel Smithson | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
This morning I thought I’d say a few words which are based loosely on the parable of the sower. I want to look at the seed in the story, where it takes root and how it can grow. Now I know that many of you know this parable very well and have probably heard it...
by Samuel Smithson | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
This morning I’d just like to say a few words about God’s love. I want to look briefly at how this manifests itself in our everyday lives – and then look at why perhaps we don’t always experience God’s love and what we can do about it. Of course this is a huge subject...
