Author Archive: Shera Payne
Summer 15 John 21:1-19 “Peter’s Picnic”
John 21:1-19 Peter’s Picnic What is the weirdest sandwich you have had? Peter’s sandwich was a roller coaster ride between two miraculous catches of fish, or two calls from Jesus. JESUS CALL IS PERSONAL Even Peter, the overweight Labrador of disciples, couldn’t fail to spot the message here. “Boat – Stranger – Nets – Fish […]
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What Happened Next #10 Acts 9:1-19 Being Converted
Acts 9:1-19 What Happened Next? Being Converted Mk6:30-34,53-56 1Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take […]
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What Happened Next #8 “Don’t Solicit Celebrity” Acts 5:1-11
Go walks alongside us Ready to hear Ready to speak Ready to act He sets us free Use your freedom wisely. Who are your Spiritual Heroes? Who have you seen live? Whose books do you read? Who do you search for online? Whose TV channel is on your favourites list. Who do you try to […]
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What Happens Next #7 “Practice Extravagant Generosity” Acts 4:32-37
Q. How do I let the holy Spirit into my wallet or purse. A. Open your wallet and repeat after me “Help Yourself” (Spike Milligan). “All things come from you and of your own do we give you” (C of E Communion Service). Pass around a £20 note. See if gets back to the front! […]
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What Happened Next #6 – Make A Call
What Happened Next #6 – Make A Call Acts 4:23-31 Q. “How Does The Holy Spirit Help Me To Pray?” A. He shakes the foundations and answers you. So if the Holy Spirit has been poured out upon you and me and we have received power as promised. What’s the difference? The boldness of the […]
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What Happened Next #5 Holy Boldness — What If I’m Afraid of Getting It Wrong?
“What Do I Do If I’m Afraid of Getting It Wrong?” The Spirit was promised – and the promise was delivered at Pentecost. The promise is still true for us who are “far off” in time and place. Now we have to live in that power – we are not powerless. But we are a […]
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