This sermon was preached on Sunday 20th September 2026 at St Michael's Church, Great Oakley. Bible Reading: Matthew 20.1-16 We are currently following a series of parables in which Jesus describes what the Kingdom of heaven is like. By the Kingdom of heaven, I mean what the world would look like if it were the … Continue reading Understanding God’s Kingdom: The Parable of the Vineyard
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You have a net worth of £4.95 trillion. Did you know?
This sermon was preached on Sunday, 13th September 2026. Bible Reading: Matthew 18.21-35 One of the biggest lessons any parent must teach their children is how to resolve conflicts and fallings out with others. You teach your children to recognise their mistakes, say sorry, and move forward from the incident. Alongside that, you also teach … Continue reading You have a net worth of £4.95 trillion. Did you know?
This is how I’m going to be the best dad and Christian I can be
This sermon was preached on Sunday 6th September 2026 at St Peter and St Andrew Corby on my first Sunday back from Paternity Leave. Bible Reading: Romans 13:8-end It’s so good to be back in church. I’ve enjoyed paternity leave and time with Cecily and Zara, but I’ve missed you all, and I’m glad to … Continue reading This is how I’m going to be the best dad and Christian I can be
Understanding Jesus’ Parable of the Sower
This sermon was preached on Sunday 12th July 2026 Bible Reading: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 If you were ever going to choose a suitable time of year for a parable about planting seeds, then let me begin by saying that this is not the time of year. In fact, I cannot think of worse weather in which … Continue reading Understanding Jesus’ Parable of the Sower
Come to Me and I Will Give You Rest
This sermon was preached on Sunday 5th July 2026. You can watch this sermon here. Bible Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-end Put your hands up this morning if you are feeling tired. Okay, that’s quite a number of us. I am so tired. Baby hasn’t even arrived yet, and I feel so, so tired. I think … Continue reading Come to Me and I Will Give You Rest
God’s Call to Stewardship: Involving Our Children
This sermon was preached as part of our teaching on Stewardship in the Benefice of Saints Peter, Andrew and Michael on Sunday 1st March 2026. Let’s talk about stewardship. As Christians, God has called us to be stewards of this world. When God created the world and made Adam and Eve, he placed them in … Continue reading God’s Call to Stewardship: Involving Our Children
Why Jesus Says Do Not Worry: Finding a Worry-Free Life in God
This sermon was preached on Sunday 8th February 2026. Bible Reading: Matthew 6.25-end There are few things as annoying and unhelpful when you are feeling stressed, worried and overwhelmed than for someone to tell you, ‘Don’t worry.’ It is annoying, though, isn’t it? You think, ‘Oh, wow! Thanks for the great advice. If only I … Continue reading Why Jesus Says Do Not Worry: Finding a Worry-Free Life in God
Paul Rudd’s Unique Choice: Spending Time with Jesus
This sermon was preaching on Sunday 18th January 2026. Bible Reading: John 1.29-42 I saw a clip online yesterday for a Paul Rudd press interview ahead of the release of one of the recent Ghostbuster films, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. As part of the interview, the interviewer asked the cast, ‘If you could go back in … Continue reading Paul Rudd’s Unique Choice: Spending Time with Jesus
Jesus’ Baptism: The Beginning of Global Justice
This sermon was preached on the festival of the Baptism of Jesus, 11th January 2026. Matthew 3.13-end I don’t know about you, but looking at the news the past few weeks, it feels like there is no shortage of injustices taking place across the world as nations declare violence and war on other nations. In … Continue reading Jesus’ Baptism: The Beginning of Global Justice
Do You Love Me? Exploring Jesus’ Question to Peter
This sermon was preached on Sunday 4th May 2025 Bible Reading: John 21.1-19 ‘Do you love me?’ To clarify, I don’t mean me, though I admit it wouldn’t go unappreciated. ‘Do you love me?’ This is the question that Jesus was asking Simon Peter. It’s a simple question, but boy, is it deep, and it … Continue reading Do You Love Me? Exploring Jesus’ Question to Peter
