Sermons on Dales:

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2009

What hinders us from being true disciples must go

Mk 10:17-21: The rich young ruler What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009

Have you built your life on a foundation of sand or a foudnation of rock

Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders. This morning’s parable is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. He takes very simple everyday things to illustrate deeper spiritual meanings. Being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

"My Ears Are Tuned Differently To Yours”

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009

Why if the harvest is ripe are there so few harvesters

“My ears are tuned differently to yours” I would like to look at one part of one verse this morning “The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2) Jesus gave the Church only one Commission – and that was not to put “bums on pews” It was to make disciples Jesus in Matt 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Remembrance Sunday Brooksby 2009

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 7, 2009

God is a "present help in trouble" Ps 46.1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian was Lt. General Sir ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Daniel - A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2009

The key to Daniel’s success was that he was a man of the Word and a man of persistant prayer

DANIEL – A man of prayer The book of the prophet Daniel isn’t a book that we read very often. I don’t think I have ever preached from it in my life If you were to ask the average Brit who Daniel was, he either would not know or remember him as being the man who was thrown in a lion’s den and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

John The Forerunner Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2009

There are gems in all familiar stories, and this too is one. We too like John are called to proclaim the graciousness of God - the Good News of the Kingdom

Luke 3:1-6: The Coming of the Lord’s forerunner THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Lockhart Principle

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2010

If we want to reflect Jesus we need time with him

The Lockhart Principle In forensic science there is a principle known as the Lockhart principle states that wherever there is contact between two objects, there is a transfer of material between them. The challenge for forensic scientists is to find that material and proved where it came ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008

Who is Jesus

Who is Jesus? If you are anything like me – at first blush the only part of our passage that is vaguely comprehensible is the end of the reading where Jesus says: 28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008

The parable not only applies to those who have never met Christ, it also applies to those Christians who have lost their way in the busyness of their lives - vicars and pastors included!!

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 11, 2008

This talk reflects on 1. The Status of the prodigal son 2. The State of the prodigal son and 3. How the prodigal son came to his senses

RB 13-07-8 The Parable of the Prodigal Son Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

God's Still In The Fishing Business!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2008

Jesus uses four analogies to explain some facets of the kingdom of heaven

Kirby 27-07-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: A young Colombian girl who received a new testament in her school. She read the New Testament until one day her father caught her reading it…and told her not to read it any more because it was full of lies and fantasy.. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008

The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Anglican

What Constitutes 'joy In Heaven'

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2007

The three parables of Luke 15 reflect the Triune’s God seeking the lost

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican