Never Had It So Good: You are Invited to the Vineyard

This sermon was preached on Sunday 4th October 2026. Bible Reading: Matthew 21.33-end You can watch this sermon here Never had it so good. Prime Minister Harold MacMillan used the phrase in a speech he gave in July 1957 to describe the UK's economic conditions. This phrase embedded itself in British culture and vernacular and … Continue reading Never Had It So Good: You are Invited to the Vineyard

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near: What Are You Going To Do About It?

This sermon was preached on the Second Sunday of Advent, 7th December 2025. Isaiah 11.1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3.1-12 The Kingdom of heaven has come near. At Advent, we spend so much time talking about waiting for the arrival of Jesus at Christmas and for his arrival at his Second coming that you could be … Continue reading The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near: What Are You Going To Do About It?

The Pharisee, The Tax Collector, and Indiana Jones – Only The Penitent Man Shall Pass

This sermon was preached on Sunday 26th October 2025. Bible Reading: Luke 18.9-14 Do you think you are a good person? It’s a somewhat forward question, but also somewhat vague. What does it mean to be a good person? Does thinking I am good make me a good person, or is being a good person … Continue reading The Pharisee, The Tax Collector, and Indiana Jones – Only The Penitent Man Shall Pass

Good Friday: Understanding the Passion of the Lord

This sermon was preached on Good Friday, 18th April 2025. Bible Reading: John 18-19 This is the Passion of the Lord.  Have you ever wondered why we call this the Passion of the Lord? Why do we call this week the week of Christ’s passion? When preparing the services for this week, my service book … Continue reading Good Friday: Understanding the Passion of the Lord

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?