A Sermon for the Diocesan Office Staff
Usually a bishop or archdeacon is invited to preach at the monthly diocesan office staff Eucharist. This time, nobody was available, so I filled in. Here is what I said.
More than Meets the Eye (A Sermon)
“There’s more than meets the eye.”
So the saying goes. What looks like the local carpenter, turning up one Sabbath at the Synagogue in Nazareth, turns out be the beginning of a ministry that will change the world.
Witnesses: Two Kinds of Belief (A Sermon)
We are called to be witnesses. Our task is to pass on the faith. But that can sound daunting. To make things easier, think about what we mean be “belief”.
Gaining and Losing Life (A Sermon)
Jesus said: “Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”
How might the science of the brain help us to understand these words?
Two Kinds of Time (A Sermon)
There are two kinds of time: the moments that tick by and the God-given moments of opportunity.
God’s Word (A Sermon)
This sermon weaves together a poem written by Artificial Intelligence, a story of how I was misled, and an exploration of the power of language.
Mothers and Genetics (A Sermon)
Are there limits on what a good parent should do to ensure that their child has the best possible life?
Four Meanings of “Follow Me”
Jesus told his disciples: “Follow me!” But in one South American language there are four different words for “follow”. So, which one should the Bible translator choose?
Isaac Newton and John the Baptist
Isaac Newton and John the Baptist make a journey across time and space. Find out what happens to them in this sermon.
Sermon for a School Carol Service
When I was asked to preach to a congregation of 1,000 boys and staff, this is what I said.
