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16th May 2021 Russell Braund

Daniel 4: The mighty have fallen

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“The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll gather in all my grain and goods, and I’ll say…
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9th May 2021 Russell Braund

Daniel 3: Even if God does not deliver us…

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States have always substituted their own idols in place of God, whom they wish to sideline or eliminate, and this is what we see in our chapter today. Listen to this: If you meet with difficulties at work, or suddenly doubt your abilities, think of him and you will find the confidence you need. If…
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2nd May 2021 Russell Braund

Daniel 2: Unreasonable Despot

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The 20th Century saw its fair share of unreasonable despots who like figures from history even turned on their own families to maintain their power and authority. The 21st Century is no different with unreasonable despots in the Far East, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Nazanin Zahary-Radcliffe is the victim of a despotic government…
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25th April 2021 Russell Braund

Daniel 1: Life takes a wrong turn

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Like most of you, I have never experienced war or invasion. Thankfully. However, we are all made only too aware of the devastation of war and the impact of invasion on ordinary people. In spite of all we know about war, nations are still willing to engage in it for whatever reason. It brings destruction,…
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18th April 2021 Russell Braund

Singing the Lord’s Song: Daniel – the Big Picture

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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation...who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out weakness… Heb…
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28th March 2021 Russell Braund

Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday

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How do you imagine Palm Sunday? Were there crowds of people welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem or just the disciples and a few extras? Is this an act of celebration of the coming King, and act of defiance or both? Is it just symbolic, adopting the images portrayed in the prophets or is it to be…
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14th March 2021 Russell Braund

Parables: Mark 12:1-12

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We consider a specific parable this week as we begin to look towards Good Friday. We will be jumping around a bit in Mark, but all is building towards the climax of the Passion of Christ on Good Friday and the victory of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. This parable comes after the entry of…
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7th February 2021 Russell Braund

Mark 2:23-3:6 Power and Authority

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If you have checked out the preaching the series on the website, you will have seen that two weeks are given over to each theme before the focus on Easter. On the website you will find recordings of the sermons and the text so they can be revisited. Do raise questions with me if you…
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31st January 2021 Russell Braund

Healing (2) Mark 2:1-12

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This is the second part of our focus on healing. I don’t pretend that I will have said all that needs to be said, but we need to move on in Mark’s Gospel. I would like to remind you of the opening points I made at the beginning of last week, which express my position…
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24th January 2021 Russell Braund

Healing (1) Mark 1:21-34

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The backdrop to our reading and today’s message is the current pandemic. I am not going to talk about the passage particularly today but reflect on the question of healing, which will continue next week. Healing can be a stumbling block for so many people who are faithful Christians, because they don’t see it happen.…
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