Baptism, we hear in the liturgy, is for us a uniting to the promises of Christ. So why is Christ himself baptised? John cannot understand either. If baptism cleans us of a sin in which Jesus... Click here to read the complete sermon … [Read more...] about Baptism of Christ the King
Christmas Eve Sermon
Christmas Eve, 2019 Revd Dr Arabella Milbank Robinson Assistant Curate Is. 52.7-10; Heb. 1.1-4; John 1.1-14 The preparations have been made; they are near-complete. The buying and the wrapping and the sending. The decking of the halls, perhaps even the baking and the boiling and the peeling. You will have been asked, so many times, I know: Are you … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve Sermon
2nd Week Advent – Rev’d Chris Wedge
I was once asked by a stranger in the street if I was a sinner (I was wearing a dog collar at the time) and wasn’t quite sure how to respond. Whilst I was recovering from the shock of his question he moved on and asked me if I was saved. I think I smiled weakly muttered something about being in a hurry and rushed off to get away from this awkward encounter. It was only … [Read more...] about 2nd Week Advent – Rev’d Chris Wedge
Sermon for Remebrance Sunday
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Sermon for All Souls
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Sermon for All Saints
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Thanksgiving Address – John Troughton
MAY THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH AND THE MEDITATIONS OF MY HEART, BE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU, O LORD, MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER. AMEN. INTRODUCTION: Well, you’ll all probably be wondering what on earth John’s doing up here at this point in the service, when you were looking forward to settling down to a sermon from Nick or one of the other members of the clergy … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Address – John Troughton
Sermon on Psalm 121: Lent 2
Sermon on Psalm 121, by Reverend Matt Harbage For years I didn’t much like the psalms. As a Christian growing up, I wanted to read the Bible like a school textbook: I wanted it to clearly tell me what was right and what was wrong. What to believe and what to argue against. The psalms were not much use to me, or so I thought, as they spoke more of people’s … [Read more...] about Sermon on Psalm 121: Lent 2
Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2016
Sermon for Remembrance Sunday – by Reverend Matt Harbage Readings: 2Thess. 3.6-13; Luke 21.6-19 Remembrance Sunday is a difficult time for many, and I include myself in that number. It brings us face to face with the suffering and death experienced by millions during the first and second world wars, - and the millions since, in wars and armed conflicts, all … [Read more...] about Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2016
Sermon preached on Luke 12.32-40: “Sell your possessions and give alms” by Rev Matt Harbage
Luke 12.32-40 (NRSV) ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ‘Be dressed for action and … [Read more...] about Sermon preached on Luke 12.32-40: “Sell your possessions and give alms” by Rev Matt Harbage