Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

The Advent of a Journey: Sermon Preached on 1st December 2024 (Advent Sunday)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

One distinct thing about Luke’s Gospel is the way it presents our lives as a grand journey. Continue reading →

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My Views on the Assisted Suicide Bill

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

I am not opposed to assisted suicide in all circumstances on principle; but I cannot support this evidently rushed and badly thought-out proposal and I hope you vote against.  Continue reading →

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Tyrants and a King: Sermon Preached on 24th November 2024 (Christ the King)

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

What do you think about the idea that Jesus Christ will return? Do you think it’s mad? Be honest. Continue reading →

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The Birth Pangs of Something New?: Sermon Preached on 17th November 2024 (Second Sunday Before Advent)

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

We probably aren’t living near the end of the world; but we might well be living through the end of an era. Continue reading →

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Following Christ in Our Place: Sermon Preached on 10th November 2024 (Third Sunday before Advent)

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

We’re not all made to be the sort of people who just walk away from their jobs to convert the world—but we’re all called to something. Continue reading →

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What if there were another Dunkirk?: Sermon Preached on 10th November 2024 (Remembrance Sunday)

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

I wonder if it had to, could the UK do again what it did in the Second World War? Continue reading →

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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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