Rev. Derrick Lumsden
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Shift 2 - Shift of Perspective
Worship Service: Sermon only - 12 Feb, 2012
One of life's most powerful shifts can occur when we no longer think of God as someone "out there," but as the One who is also right here, always here within us. This Shift brings new perspective. No longer do we feel drained by the conflicts in our lives, but we see the way the Lord is working through them to lead us to a higher place. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Shift 1 - Become Aware
Worship Service: Sermon only - 5 Feb, 2012
Often, when conflict arises, we choose to bury the tension, preferring to get on with our daily agenda. Inevitably, though, the unresolved conflict drains energy from us until we bring it to our awareness. This week, we will discuss shifting our awareness by paying attention to the conflict. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Dealing With Rejection
Worship Service: Sermon only - 22 Jan, 2012
It is easy to feel hurt when someone turns away from something we offer. This Sunday we are talking about reframing rejection so that we don't carry the burden and hurt of another person's choices. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Loneliness -Loss
Worship Service: Sermon only - 15 Jan, 2012
Losing contact with someone we love through death or immigration creates a particular kind of loneliness. This loneliness is a separation from people we would wish to have more contact with. Unfortunately, in many cases more contact is not possible, and so we call this loneliness a loss. We have lost something that cannot be regained. So how do we deal with this loneliness? Please note this sermon is the second in a series of two. You will get more out of this sermon if you listen to the first. http://www.newchurchaudio.org/event/20836.html | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Loneliness - Longing for More
Worship Service: Sermon only - 8 Jan, 2012
Loneliness is a fairly universal human experience. Loneliness can occur for a number of reasons, one of which is the desire for more than we have--more connection, more love, more friends. This sermon explores one of the pitfalls of loneliness and what do we do to make it through to the other side. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Birth of John and the Promise of Peace
Worship Service: Sermon only - 18 Dec, 2011
How does the birth of John the Baptist relate to peace in our lives and how can we obtain that peace? | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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What is the Lord Passionate About?
Worship Service: Sermon only - 27 Nov, 2011
We often feel like we really get to know someone when we know what they are passionate about. The things that are important to a person make them who they are. So, to get our mind around Christmas, what is the Lord passionate about? God came down to earth as a means of accomplishing what He cared about more than anything else. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Feeling Tired? Think Recovery!
Worship Service: Sermon only - 6 Nov, 2011
Feeling worn out? Need a break and some rest? Maybe you need to think recovery. In sport, progress is only as good as recovery. Our bodies needs time to heal and recovery so that they can grow in strength and ability. Similarly, our minds and spirits need rest and recovery. This week we will look at insights the Lord offers on what helps us recover from those tough weeks. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Spirituality and Sport
Worship Service: Sermon only - 16 Oct, 2011
South Africans are a bit sport crazy. This Sunday we are going to talk about some of the good things that we get from playing and watching sport. | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA
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Full Measure
Worship Service: Sermon only - 2 Oct, 2011
The Lord is constantly flowing in with blessings of peace, joy, happiness, hope, love, and many other qualities. What do we have to do to receive the Lord's blessings? What can we do to increase the amount of blessings we can receive? | By Derrick Lumsden, Westville, RSA