You’re Prepared for Christmas, Are You Prepared for the Lord?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 10th December 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 Who here is ready for Christmas? Okay, some of you are. I see a few heads nodding up and down. Cecily and I are not fully ready, but we are making good progress. We got the … Continue reading You’re Prepared for Christmas, Are You Prepared for the Lord?

Is Christmas Supposed To Be Like This?

This was first aired as the Sunday Morning Thought on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 26th November 2023. Listen and read below. Do you find that you are getting busier at this time of the year? I do. Even now in November, it feels as if the rush to Christmas is already coming into … Continue reading Is Christmas Supposed To Be Like This?

The Light Shines In The Darkness, And The Darkness Did Not Overcome It

Sermon preached on Midnight Mass at All Saints Oakham, Christmas Eve 2022. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.  A very warm Christmas to you on this Christmas eve.  Christmas time comes towards the end of the year, and the end of the year is usually a time for … Continue reading The Light Shines In The Darkness, And The Darkness Did Not Overcome It