St John & St Mark Church Bury

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Luke, Psalms and Wombles

I know how to show my wife a good time. So, last year we went to the Festival of Preaching…

Sunday, October 18, 2020
I know how to show my wife a good time. So, last year we went to the Festival of Preaching in Oxford... It was a pretty intense few days, listening…
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The cornerstone

Our Gospel reading today, about vineyards and cornerstones, tells of yet another encounter that Jesus had with some of the…

Sunday, October 4, 2020
Our Gospel reading today, about vineyards and cornerstones, tells of yet another encounter that Jesus had with some of the religious leaders of the day. This time it was chief…
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Jonah – it wasn’t supposed to be like this

Today we get that awkward bit in Jonah. The tail end, if you like, after the ‘whale’ has gone. A…

Sunday, September 20, 2020
Today we get that awkward bit in Jonah. The tail end, if you like, after the ‘whale’ has gone. A prophet wasn’t supposed to be upset when his warning is…
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The Restoration People

My wife and I love watching The Repair Shop on the BBC. People bring in treasured heirlooms in urgent need…

Sunday, September 6, 2020
My wife and I love watching The Repair Shop on the BBC. People bring in treasured heirlooms in urgent need of repair, to a group of experts skilled in their…
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Your free gift

Bible Text: Isaiah 55:1-3, Psalm 145:15-21, Matthew 14:13-21 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Trinity | Most of us have…

Sunday, August 2, 2020
Bible Text: Isaiah 55:1-3, Psalm 145:15-21, Matthew 14:13-21 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Trinity | Most of us have e-mails. Some may use them more than others. But what…
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My yoke is easy – really?

Bible Text: Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 | Preacher: Cath Hilton | Series: Trinity | “Come to me, all you who are weary…

Sunday, July 5, 2020
Bible Text: Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 | Preacher: Cath Hilton | Series: Trinity | "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my…
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Jesus applauding key workers

Bible Text: Matthew 10:40-42 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Trinity | I can tell you exactly when Jesus was…

Sunday, June 28, 2020
Bible Text: Matthew 10:40-42 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Trinity | I can tell you exactly when Jesus was finishing off these instructions to the disciples. It was 8pm…
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Prepared to be Different

Bible Text: Matthew 10:24-39 | Preacher: Nigel Silvester | Series: Trinity | In today’s reading from Matthew, we hear some…

Sunday, June 21, 2020
Bible Text: Matthew 10:24-39 | Preacher: Nigel Silvester | Series: Trinity | In today’s reading from Matthew, we hear some no-nonsense talking from Jesus as he continues to prepare his…
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How do we get Him back again?

Bible Text: Acts 1:6-14 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Ascension | “So, we got Jesus in there. How do…

Sunday, May 24, 2020
Bible Text: Acts 1:6-14 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Ascension | “So, we got Jesus in there. How do we get him back out again?” It must have been…
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How vast beyond all measure

Bible Text: John 14:15-21 | Preacher: Nigel Silvester | Series: Easter | As I read and re-read today’s verses from…

Sunday, May 17, 2020
Bible Text: John 14:15-21 | Preacher: Nigel Silvester | Series: Easter | As I read and re-read today’s verses from John’s gospel, I found a song growing in my mind.…
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I thank thee God

Bible Text: John 14:1-14 | Preacher: Cath Hilton | Series: Easter | Last week  we heard that Jesus came that…

Sunday, May 10, 2020
Bible Text: John 14:1-14 | Preacher: Cath Hilton | Series: Easter | Last week  we heard that Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly - and…
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The Song of our Syrian Guest

Bible Text: Psalm 23:1-6 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Easter | The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He…

Sunday, May 3, 2020
Bible Text: Psalm 23:1-6 | Preacher: Ian Banks | Series: Easter | The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth…
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