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Christ Church Lille sermons and talksMay 09, 2021

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Trinity Sunday

Trinity Sunday

We are invited to live in the awareness of the presence of the Triune God within us: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Jun 11, 202207:05
Pentecost 2022

Pentecost 2022

Readings and a homily for Pentecost

Jun 04, 202213:04
Ascension Day, 26 May 2022

Ascension Day, 26 May 2022

Readings and a homily for Ascension Day.

May 26, 202205:58
Easter 6: A generous God

Easter 6: A generous God

We hear about the generosity of God and why you can't love without giving.

May 21, 202208:01
1 May, the third Sunday of Easter: there's no going back

1 May, the third Sunday of Easter: there's no going back

Two Bible readings today, the first is the conversion of Saul, and the Gospel reading is about breakfast on the beach. In both cases, life has changed radically and the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach leads our reflections on what this means for us.

Acts 9:1-20

St John 21:1-19

Apr 30, 202212:02
Easter Sunday 17 April 2022

Easter Sunday 17 April 2022

Celebrate with us this Easter Sunday

Apr 16, 202211:43
Holy Saturday Devotional

Holy Saturday Devotional

It's a time of waiting. Join us for this devotional on Holy Saturday

Apr 16, 202206:49
Good Friday Devotional

Good Friday Devotional

It's Good Friday and Reverend Canon Debbie Flach leads us in mediations around the cross

Apr 15, 202209:37
Maundy Thursday Devotional

Maundy Thursday Devotional

Join us as we reflect on Maundy Thursday

Apr 14, 202206:36
Palm Sunday: the Passion Gospel

Palm Sunday: the Passion Gospel

The Reverend Canon Debbie Flach reads the passion narrative from the Gospel of St Luke, 23:1-49

Apr 09, 202208:24
Fifth Sunday in Lent: Passion Sunday

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Passion Sunday

This Sunday is Passion Sunday, and our sermon series on Sacred Space here gives us the opportunity to put prayer into practice

Apr 02, 202205:34
Fourth Sunday in Lent, 27 March 2022

Fourth Sunday in Lent, 27 March 2022

In this, the fourth in the series on Sacred Space, Reverend Canon Debbie Flach speaks of the value of silence.

Mar 26, 202211:44
Third Sunday in Lent - spending time with God

Third Sunday in Lent - spending time with God

Our Reader Suzanne reads this week's reflections on Sacred Space, with reference to Psalm 63 and Matthew 6:5-8

Mar 19, 202208:03
13 March 2022: the 2nd week of Lent and the second in our series on Sacred Space
Mar 12, 202208:16
6 March 2022: the 1st Sunday in Lent

6 March 2022: the 1st Sunday in Lent

As part of our Lent reflections, we look at the idea of "Sacred Space" - what it means, where to find it, and how to use it.

This is the first in the Lent series

Mar 05, 202209:42
I know the plans I have for you: homily for 27 February 2022

I know the plans I have for you: homily for 27 February 2022

The reading is from Jeremiah 29:11-13

Feb 26, 202205:04
The wind and the waves obey him

The wind and the waves obey him

‘Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?’ - Jesus is in it all with us and he is in control.

Feb 19, 202210:05
Going in a different direction?

Going in a different direction?

The Gospel reading is from St Luke 6:17-26 and this week, Suzanne speaks to us about going against the flow.

Feb 12, 202209:03
6 February 2022: 4th Sunday before Lent

6 February 2022: 4th Sunday before Lent

Hear the Gospel of St Luke 5:1-11 and about Trust and Obedience

Feb 05, 202206:44
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple 30 January 2022

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple 30 January 2022

As we celebrate the feast of Candlemas, listen to the Gospel and the well-known story of Simeon "My eyes have seen they Salvation"

Jan 29, 202208:51
23 January 2022: the third Sunday of epiphany

23 January 2022: the third Sunday of epiphany

We hear the gospel reading from St Luke 4:14-21 and the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach gives the homily.

Jan 22, 202206:44
The Second Sunday of Epiphany: 16 January 2022

The Second Sunday of Epiphany: 16 January 2022

His disciples believed in him.

This week we hear the Gospel of St John and of Jesus' first miracle at Cana.

Jan 15, 202210:48
Epiphany 9 January 2022

Epiphany 9 January 2022

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.

The visit of the wise men is recounted in the Gospel of St Matthew, 2:1-12. It reveals Jesus as Lord and King for the whole world, not just the Jewish nation.

Jan 08, 202206:28
A Christmas message from Canon Debbie Flach

A Christmas message from Canon Debbie Flach

Hope at Christmas

Dec 15, 202102:59
The second Sunday of Advent; 5 December 2021

The second Sunday of Advent; 5 December 2021

Prepare the way of the Lord

Gospel Reading: St Luke 3:1-6

Dec 04, 202104:44
Advent Sunday 28 November 2021

Advent Sunday 28 November 2021

 Gospel reading for this week's service is from St Luke, 21:25-36

In Advent, the waiting begins. But what are we waiting for?

Nov 27, 202106:57
Bringing God's Kingdom down to Earth

Bringing God's Kingdom down to Earth

The Gospel reading for this week, the Feast of Christ the King and the Sunday next before Advent, is from the Gospel of St John, Chapter 18, verses 33 - 37

Suzanne shares her thoughts on the reading

Nov 20, 202106:31
The way of forgiveness - from a service of Remembrance 14 November 2021

The way of forgiveness - from a service of Remembrance 14 November 2021

The Gospel reading and the homily is followed by the Act of Remembrance, including a one-minute silence

Nov 13, 202102:48
Learn to trust

Learn to trust

The Gospel reading is from St Mark,  1:14-20.

Learn to trust in God and that not only is there enough grace and life and support for others, but there is also enough for us if we embrace and welcome others.

Nov 06, 202111:06
All Saints' Sunday 31 October 2021

All Saints' Sunday 31 October 2021

Today we celebrate All Saints Day, or All Hallows Day, and it is a celebration of all the saints, living on earth and alive in heaven. 

It is a way of looking through all that is surrounding us now into a future that looks significantly different.

We look toward the multitudes who have gone before as a promise and a beacon of light in our darkness. Today we also remember all those members of our families and our friends who have died. 

The Gospel reading is from St John 11:32-44

Oct 30, 202106:17
"What do you want me to do for you?" 24 October 20021

"What do you want me to do for you?" 24 October 20021

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, 10:46 to the end. We hear about blind Bartimaeus who was healed through faith.

Oct 23, 202104:29
Harvest 2021 (10 October)

Harvest 2021 (10 October)

Debbie Flach leads us in reflections on all that God has given us, and how we look after it all as good stewards.
The Gospel reading is from St Matthew 6:25-33

Oct 09, 202108:47
Worship service 26 September 2021

Worship service 26 September 2021

The Gospel reading is from Mark 9:38-end. Is there anything in our behaviour that causes others to stumble, Suzanne asks.

Sep 25, 202115:41
Exercising the power we have with justice, and in submission to the higher authority of God's Reign.
Jul 10, 202108:59
Who does he think he is? Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Trinity

Who does he think he is? Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Trinity

The Gospel reading is from St Mark 6:1-13

Jul 03, 202107:49
How not to be your own worst enemy Week 4

How not to be your own worst enemy Week 4

We have all questioned the wisdom of God when something we expected from Him did not materialise. Questioning the wisdom of God leaves scars we could do without. 1 Corinthians 1:20-24

Jun 26, 202108:00
Do not fear, keep on believing

Do not fear, keep on believing

The sermon this week, the 4th after Trinity, takes for its text St Mark's Gospel 5:21-end. 

Jun 26, 202112:13
God knows and understands us better than we do

God knows and understands us better than we do

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, 4:35-41

Our journey of faith is lifelong, and in life there will be storms, there will be panic, anxiety, doubt but God is present in the storm and whatever happens to us in this life, we are safe in God's love.

Jun 19, 202105:29
Who should be in your decision-making circle?

Who should be in your decision-making circle?

Tom reflects on God working through his plan, in spite of the mess, to do His will.

1 Kings, chapter 12

Jun 19, 202108:36
How not to be your own worst enemy Week 2

How not to be your own worst enemy Week 2

Suzanne talks about how to avoid messing up our own lives.

Jun 12, 202108:13
Make a difference to you and contribute to God's Kingdom

Make a difference to you and contribute to God's Kingdom

The Parable of the Growing Seed and the Parable of the Mustard Seed are the Gospel readings for this, the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.

Listen to Debbie asks us what one thing will you decide to start today that will make a difference?

Jun 12, 202107:51
1st Sunday after Trinity

1st Sunday after Trinity

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, chapter 3:20-end

Jun 05, 202111:23
Mosaic evening service series for June week 1

Mosaic evening service series for June week 1

Setbacks and Opportunities

Jun 05, 202114:28
Trinity Sunday: God the Three in One

Trinity Sunday: God the Three in One

The focus on the Trinity is a declaration of our faith, for we believe in God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

A reading from the Gospel of St John, 3:1-17 and a homily by Debbie Flach for this unique Sunday.

May 29, 202106:58
The Bible for Grown-Ups, week 5

The Bible for Grown-Ups, week 5

The fundamental message that we should never lose sight of (1 John 3:1-10)

May 29, 202108:46
The Bible for Grown-Ups week 4

The Bible for Grown-Ups week 4

How do we approach not being at peace with everything we read in the Bible? Paul offers us clarity and confidence to move forward.

(1 Corinthians 15 1-7)

May 22, 202110:19
The Bible for Grown-ups, week 3

The Bible for Grown-ups, week 3

The Old Testament is the story of God preparing the world for a Saviour

May 15, 202109:15
The Church is called to unity and mission

The Church is called to unity and mission

We cannot be one with Jesus while we are clearly at odds with others. Acts 1:15-17, 21-end and St John 17:6-19

May 15, 202108:41
A homily for Ascension Day

A homily for Ascension Day

Listen to the readings (Acts 1:1-11 and the Gospel of St Luke 24:44-end) and a homily by Debbie Flach

May 13, 202106:32
Abide in my love

Abide in my love

Acts 10:44-end and St John 15:9-17

May 10, 202107:13