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
Parable
Understanding God’s Kingdom: The Parable of the Vineyard
This sermon was preached on Sunday 20th September 2026 at St Michael's Church, Great Oakley. Bible Reading: Matthew 20.1-16 We are currently following a series of parables in which Jesus describes what the Kingdom of heaven is like. By the Kingdom of heaven, I mean what the world would look like if it were the … Continue reading Understanding God’s Kingdom: The Parable of the Vineyard
You have a net worth of £4.95 trillion. Did you know?
This sermon was preached on Sunday, 13th September 2026. Bible Reading: Matthew 18.21-35 One of the biggest lessons any parent must teach their children is how to resolve conflicts and fallings out with others. You teach your children to recognise their mistakes, say sorry, and move forward from the incident. Alongside that, you also teach … Continue reading You have a net worth of £4.95 trillion. Did you know?
Understanding Jesus’ Parable of the Sower
This sermon was preached on Sunday 12th July 2026 Bible Reading: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 If you were ever going to choose a suitable time of year for a parable about planting seeds, then let me begin by saying that this is not the time of year. In fact, I cannot think of worse weather in which … Continue reading Understanding Jesus’ Parable of the Sower
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
