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(Sermon 20 Mar 22) Precis – Why we need to understand John’s gospel as one of the two eyewitness accounts and what it might mean for us. …………………… When I spoke at Epiphany I said during the talk that I was waiting for a chance to come and talk to Read more…

(Sermon 9 Jan 22) Précis – a talk on standing up for values that matter; and how, when we come to the end of time and stand before the pearly gates, it will be the little acts of loving kindness to a stranger and standing up for our values that Read more…

(Sermon 12 Dec 21) Précis – a talk on the two themes coming down through Christian belief and how/why it is ‘love’ that comes from Jesus and not ‘sin’. …………………… At the gardening group session immediately after my last talk I carried out the threat of testing people on what Read more…

(Sermon 11 Jul 21) Précis – a talk on what the Greek words translated inaccurately into Latin and then English as ‘faith’ and ‘belief’ actually meant and how it means that follow Jesus of Nazareth is a ‘doing’ activity rather than a ‘thinking’ activity. …………………… The last time I gave Read more…

Précis – a thought on the true importance of Christmas. …………………… I’m going to start by being a killjoy so children might want to cover theirs ears – but no I’m not going to mention Santa :). One common theme I’ve heard from pulpits over the years is how the Read more…

(Sermon 31 May 15) Précis – a talk putting the Trinity into a historical context and explaining what is important about it and what is not. Readings for the day: Isaiah 6: 1-8 Romans 8: 12-17 John 3: 1-17 …………………… Over the years I’ve heard of clergy mentioning the idea Read more…

(Sermon 15 Feb 15) Précis – a talk on the importance of doubt and questioning the detail of what we read. …………………… When Jonathan and I discussed me preaching for this service, on what may be my last opportunity for a few months – before I go out to Mumbai Read more…