How much does it cost us to follow Jesus?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 25th February 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. You can watch this sermon instead by clicking here. Beginning at 26:25. Reading: Mark 8:31-38 Who is up for playing a game? Does anyone here remember a game called ‘The Price Is Right’? Fantastic. For those of you who are unfamiliar … Continue reading How much does it cost us to follow Jesus?

How Fasting In Lent Helps Our Prayer Life

Dear Friends, It’s wonderful to be writing to you in this season of Lent. Many of us will have undertaken fasts and disciplines for Lent. During Lent, we may give up something such as eating chocolate or crisps, or we might take on a new discipline of prayer walking around the block. There is no … Continue reading How Fasting In Lent Helps Our Prayer Life

Does Lent Lead You to Proclaim the Good News?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 18th February 2024 at Egleton, Braunston and Teigh churches. So we are now in Lent. HURRAY! Sorry, I mean hurray. 🤫 Lent is a season of forty days where Christians remember and relive Christ’s forty days in the wilderness. We use the forty days of Lent as a time … Continue reading Does Lent Lead You to Proclaim the Good News?

Candlemas: Why Was Jesus Presented In The Temple?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 28th January 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 2:22-40 Prior to this year, I don’t think I had ever taken much notice of Candlemas. I know that Candlemas remembers Jesus’ presentation in the temple, but I’d never really thought much beyond. However, this year I … Continue reading Candlemas: Why Was Jesus Presented In The Temple?