Sermons by Anita Dobson

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Invited out of our comfort zone

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Bible Reading: John 6:16-21 (NIVUK) Jesus walks on the water 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19 When they […]

God’s faithfulness – Hannah

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Bible reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (NIVUK) Hannah’s prayer 2 Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord;     in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies,     for I delight in your deliverance. 2 ‘There is no one holy like the Lord;     there is no one besides you;     there is […]

Honest questions: Where is God in this pandemic?

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Resources and more information about the “honest questions” sermon series can be found on our website. Bible reading: John 11:1-45 (NIVUK) The death of Lazarus 11 Now a man named Lazarus was ill. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay ill, was the same […]

Episode 9 – Is it ok to question and doubt God?

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In this latest episode of Learning to Live the Life the podcast, Rev Aidan and Anita meet to discuss questions around our current sermon series considering Honest Questions. As part of the episode, Anita interviews her friend Rosie Button, a former missionary who has been teaching at Redcliffe College, now part of All Nations Christian […]

Ep. 7 – Where are you Lord (in covid)? BONUS EPISODE!

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Normally we are settling into a pattern of releasing one discussion podcast a month but as an early Christmas present this month we have a bonus episode because with its subject matter it felt like if we waited till next month it would be out of date! In this episode Rev Aidan and Anita meetup […]

Podcast Ep.5 – God of Violence yesterday, God of Love today?

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Learning to Live the Life the podcast is available on many major podcast platforms, if it isn’t on yours yet let us know. It is also available to listen to over the telephone on 0117 456 2304 for those who don’t have access to technology. As well as weekly sermons, on the first of every […]

Influence who you can

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This sermon is part of the “Make a difference where you are” series. A video of the whole service is available on our YouTube channel. Bible reading: 2 Kings 5:1-15 (NIVUK) Naaman healed of leprosy 5 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight […]

The podcast is back – Ep.4 Discipleship in the new normal

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Due to lockdown and the subsequent months we have had to put the podcast on the shelf due to the time being taken to edit videos, etc. However, now that times are moving on the podcast is back! This episode is simply a discussion between Rev. Aidan Watson, curate, and Anita Dobson, Discipleship for all […]

Relationships

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Bible readings: Psalm 103:13  (NIV) 13 As a father has compassion on his children,     so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; John 3:16 (NIV) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) 15 For we do not […]

Forgiven much and loving much

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Please note that, due to a technical issue, the recording did not capture the whole of Anita’s sermon. Bible readings: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in […]