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
Becoming the Person God Calls You to Be
What kind of person do you want to be? This week, we held our first confirmation class ahead of our confirmation service on Sunday 10th May. As part of this week’s class, we discussed who we are and the identities we have in life, both chosen and imposed. Confirmation is a time when we choose … Continue reading Becoming the Person God Calls You to Be
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
Are You Ready For Jesus?
This sermon was preached on Advent Sunday, 30th November 2025. Matthew 24.26-34 Are you ready? Today is the start of Advent, and it marks the initial countdown to Christmas, not the 1st of November as all the shops seem to think. It begins the church’s official period of waiting for the coming of Jesus. At … Continue reading Are You Ready For Jesus?
Farewell Bishop John Holbrook: A Legacy of Faith and Support
This Sunday, our diocese says goodbye to Bishop John Holbrook, who has served as the Bishop of Brixworth in our Diocese since 2011, as he retires. During his time in the diocese, he has overseen confirmations, clergy licensing, ordination discernment, and the development of curates. He also served as acting diocesan bishop during the vacancy. … Continue reading Farewell Bishop John Holbrook: A Legacy of Faith and Support
The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
In every marriage, there are two types of people. Look at your own marriage, or your parents, or your friends, and you will see there are two types of people. In general, you will find that these two types of people will marry each other. I can see it in my marriage. I can see … Continue reading The Importance of Being Present: Lessons from Martha and Mary
What Wimbledon teaches us about being a Christian
Some of you, like me and much of the nation, have been glued to the tennis during this Wimbledon fortnight. I’ve always loved watching Wimbledon ever since that epic Nadal vs. Federer final in 2008 (if you know, you know). But what I find most striking about watching tennis is the long rallies. You see … Continue reading What Wimbledon teaches us about being a Christian
