Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.’ These final words from Jesus to his disciples in Matthew’s gospel sum up our call as Jesus’ disciples today. We are to go and make disciples of all nations, that … Continue reading Go Make Disciples in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

What does it take to be a King?

This sermon was delivered at the Coronation Songs of Praise service at Langham Church on Sunday 7th May 2023, 6pm. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-10 What does it take to be a King? What are the sorts of things that come to your mind when I ask that? Do you think of a crown, or … Continue reading What does it take to be a King?

To Serve And Not Be Served

This sermon was preached at St Edmund's Church, Egleton at the 9.15am Holy Communion Service on Sunday 7th May 2023. Bible Readings: 1 Kings 3:5-10; Romans 13:1-10; Luke 22:24-30 ‘Your Majesty, as children of the Kingdom of God we welcome you in the name of the King of Kings.’ ‘In his name, and after his … Continue reading To Serve And Not Be Served

Were not our hearts burning within us?

This sermon was preached at the 8am service at All Saints Church, Oakham. Sunday 23rd April 2023 Do you ever walk into a room full of people who talking away and you realise that you have no idea what people are talking about? They are talking about this programme that you think was on BBC2 … Continue reading Were not our hearts burning within us?

Facing Temptation

This sermon was first preached at St Stephen's Church, Carlby on Sunday 26th February 2023. There is a cupboard in our kitchen that is set aside for a very important purpose. It is such an important cupboard that I am sure that you have one of these cupboards as well. I am of course talking … Continue reading Facing Temptation

Come and See that Jesus is the Lamb of God

A sermon I preached on Sunday 15th January 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. John 1.29-42 Who here has a cousin? Odds are that the majority of you have a cousin. Now how do you tend to greet your cousin? You might go ‘hello,’ or ‘hi.’ I tend to go with ‘Hey, how are you … Continue reading Come and See that Jesus is the Lamb of God