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

Have You Ever Been Made Fun of Because of Your Faith?

This Bible reflection was given at the Good Friday Meditations on 29th March 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Have you ever been made fun of because of your faith? I have, and I guess you have too. It might have been from your friends or family, or even your spouse. Often the most difficult … Continue reading Have You Ever Been Made Fun of Because of Your Faith?

Maundy Thursday – You Should Do As I Have Done To You

This sermon was preached on Maundy Thursday, 28th March 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Reading John 13:1-17, 31-35 What does it mean to follow Jesus? It’s a big question. Too big to answer fully in the time we have together. But start this evening by asking yourself ‘What does it mean to follow Jesus?’ … Continue reading Maundy Thursday – You Should Do As I Have Done To You

Palm Sunday – Who Do You Believe Jesus Is?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 24th March 2024 at All Saints Church Oakham and St Peter and St Paul Church Langham. Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Who do you believe Jesus is? You might say, well, he is Jesus, duh. Or you might say he is the Son of God. Or you might say something else. … Continue reading Palm Sunday – Who Do You Believe Jesus Is?

Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself

This sermon was preached on Sunday 17th March 2024 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Those who love their life will lose it. And those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Well, that sounds depressing. Welcome to church. We are one week out from Holy Week … Continue reading Lose Yourself to be True to Yourself

Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God

My Mothering Sunday sermon, 2024. Mothering Sunday is a significant day. And when I say this, what I mean is that this day carries significance for a lot of us for both good and not so good reasons. For some of us, today is about celebrating the gifts of our mothers and the joys of … Continue reading Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God

How much does it cost us to follow Jesus?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 25th February 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. You can watch this sermon instead by clicking here. Beginning at 26:25. Reading: Mark 8:31-38 Who is up for playing a game? Does anyone here remember a game called ‘The Price Is Right’? Fantastic. For those of you who are unfamiliar … Continue reading How much does it cost us to follow Jesus?

Does Lent Lead You to Proclaim the Good News?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 18th February 2024 at Egleton, Braunston and Teigh churches. So we are now in Lent. HURRAY! Sorry, I mean hurray. 🤫 Lent is a season of forty days where Christians remember and relive Christ’s forty days in the wilderness. We use the forty days of Lent as a time … Continue reading Does Lent Lead You to Proclaim the Good News?

Candlemas: Why Was Jesus Presented In The Temple?

This sermon was preached on Sunday 28th January 2024 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 2:22-40 Prior to this year, I don’t think I had ever taken much notice of Candlemas. I know that Candlemas remembers Jesus’ presentation in the temple, but I’d never really thought much beyond. However, this year I … Continue reading Candlemas: Why Was Jesus Presented In The Temple?

What is Candlemas?

Dear Friends, This Sunday we will be celebrating Candlemas. You might be wondering, ‘What is Candlemas? And you would not be alone in this questioning. Stephen and I have been asking ourselves the same question this week too.  Candlemas commemorates Jesus’ presentation in the temple as was the Jewish Law and custom for a new … Continue reading What is Candlemas?