Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

I Predicted Trump’s Win…

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

With no particular pleasure, I predicted Donald Trump’s win, in the week before the election, in print Continue reading →

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Without the Freedom to Do Evil There Is No Love: Sermon Preached on 2nd November 2024 (Fourth Sunday Before Advent)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

There are moments when we think we want God stop all the worst things happening in the world, with thunderbolts and of rains of fire if necessary—but when we think about it, we don’t really. Continue reading →

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When Only the Blind See: Sermon Preached on 27th October 2024 (Last Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Holy Cross, Seend Hebrews 7. 23-28; Mark 10. 46-52                “…he began to cry out, and say, ‘Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.’” When I was on holiday in China a few weeks ago, I saw … Continue reading →

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Earthly Power or Eternal Glory?: Sermon Preached on 20th October 2024 (Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Right-wingers seeking “cultural Christianity” are making the same mistake as James and John asking to sit next to Christ in glory. Continue reading →

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Soul Harvest: Sermon Preached on 15th September 2024 (Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity, Harvest Festival)

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

It is complex for farmers to manage a harvest of so many different crops. How much more complex is a harvest of human souls. Continue reading →

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Disability, Demons, and Gays (Oh, My!): Sermon Preached on 8th September 2024 (Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Whether we’re rich or poor, disabled or athletic, gay or straight, we all need to be opened up by the love of God who is Father of us all. Continue reading →

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Angry People Click: Sermon Preached on 1st September 2024 (Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

The Internet is a big mirror reflecting our emotions back at us. What they reveal about us isn’t pretty; maybe even confirming the doctrine of original sin! Continue reading →

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Eat Me!: Sermon Preached on 25th August 2024 (Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Never lose sight of how much of what Jesus Christ taught was seriously, seriously, weird. Continue reading →

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Bread of Eternal Life: Sermon Preached on 18th August 2024 (Twelfth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Those who eat Jesus’ flesh will have eternal life? Christianity is a weird faith. That’s what’s so good about it. Continue reading →

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The Limits of Good Works: Sermon Preached on 11th August 2024 (Eleventh Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Human beings are made of star-stuff but spend a lot of our in the muck. Continue reading →

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