Category Archives: sermon

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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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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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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Gratitude at Lammastide: Sermon Preached on 4th August 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at St Peter’s, Poulshot for the Wiltshire Countryside Club annual service Leviticus 23. 9-14; Matthew 15. 32-39               “You shall eat no bread … until you have brought the offering of your God.” For many people in this country, the … Continue reading →

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David Could be A Bad ‘Un: Sermon Preached on 28th July 2024 (Ninth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

That David could be a right stinker. But, then again, can’t we all sometimes? Continue reading →

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One Cross for a Divided Church: Sermon Preached on 21st July 2024 (Eighth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

The old order is obviously crumbling; only the Cross can help a divided Church navigate the emerging new world. Continue reading →

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