Do you love Jesus or what you can get from him?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 25th August 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. You can listen to this sermon here. Reading - John 6:56-69 When you go to a pub or a restaurant, there are three types of people in your life. There are those in the first group of people, … Continue reading Do you love Jesus or what you can get from him?

Making the Impossible Possible

It’s the last weekend of July, so I think we are far enough into the summer months (or at least some decent enough weather) to take an important survey. Please put your hand up if you have been to a BBQ or a summer picnic in 2024 so far. Keep your hand up if you … Continue reading Making the Impossible Possible

The adventure isn’t finished, it’s only just beginning

This week is the first week that Cecily and I have been able to say that we are both priests. It was a wonderful and amazing day at Peterborough Cathedral on Sunday as Cecily was ordained a priest. Thank you to everyone who came, for your words of support and encouragement, and your prayers. Cecily … Continue reading The adventure isn’t finished, it’s only just beginning

When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong: The Strength of Weakness

This sermon was preached on Sunday 7th July 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 I had a job interview this week. Before you get excited, I’ll let you know that I didn’t get the job. One of the things that you must do in an interview is to talk … Continue reading When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong: The Strength of Weakness

The Suffering of Joseph

Does it ever feel like sometimes in life things keep going from bad to worse? I know that I’ve been there. Cecily and I have said that a lot about the past week. If there was ever a story in the Bible that captures the essence of life going from bad to worse, the story … Continue reading The Suffering of Joseph

Ascension Day: Waiting for the Holy Spirit

This sermon was preached on Ascension Day, 9th May 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Today is Ascension Day. After we go through the lows and sadness of Good Friday we come to the elation of Easter Sunday. We then have this period of forty days when Jesus is alive and appears again and again … Continue reading Ascension Day: Waiting for the Holy Spirit

Love & Obey

This sermon was preached at All Saints Church, Oakham on Sunday 5th May 2024. Readings: 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 I am glad to finally announce that wedding season has arrived for 2024. Yesterday I was taking a wedding here in church. A lovely young couple in Oakham, Chris and Rebecca. It’s always a joy … Continue reading Love & Obey

Jesus is Risen. So What Do We Do Now?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 7th April 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-end It’s so good to be together on this sunny Sunday morning. I can scarcely believe that it was Easter Sunday 7 days ago. It feels like a lifetime ago. Does anyone else feel that, or … Continue reading Jesus is Risen. So What Do We Do Now?

Witness Protection Programme

This sermon was preached on Sunday 14th April 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Readings: 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 Have you ever watched a witness protection film? You know the classic story. The main character is a key witness to an event, maybe a crime, or other evidence which is needed … Continue reading Witness Protection Programme

I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen

This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday 31st March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 Alleluia, Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! At the Easter Dawn service at All Saints Church, Oakham Today is the heart of our Christian faith, what our lives … Continue reading I Have Seen The Lord Jesus, He Is Risen