Category Archives: sermon

Wresting With Fragments: Sermon Preached on 6th August 2023 (9th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

God isn’t a divine Kim Jong-Un, punishing dissent with fury; he welcomes some wrestling with us. Continue reading →

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The Impossible Becomes Real: Sermon Preached on 30th July 2023 (8th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

If you told most people thousands of Iranians were becoming Christians, they’d tell you you were mad. Continue reading →

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The Bright Field: Sermon Preached on 30th July 2023 (8th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Moments of transcendence are divine caresses of our souls, intimations of life in heaven. Continue reading →

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The Glory to be Revealed: Sermon Preached on 23nd July 2023 (7th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The beauty of nature and art can overwhelm us: does this indicate we’re made for more than this world? Continue reading →

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I Do What I Hate: Sermon Preached on 9th July 2023 (5th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

It is human nature to seek to progress. But is the gap between our technological power and our wisdom widening? Continue reading →

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Fear the Devil: Sermon Preached on 25th June 2023 (3rd Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The Devil sometimes has the reputation of being the coolest dude in town… but we should take him seriously. Continue reading →

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Dare We Risk it All?: Sermon Preached on Sunday 25th June 2023 (The Birth of John the Baptist, Patronal Festival)

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Being faithful to God was bad for the health of Paul and John the Baptist. But in our time we’re often too comfortable to risk anything. Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget: Sermon Preached on 7th May 2023 (Coronation Sunday)

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Democracy, pluralism, equality & free expression emerged from Christian foundations. It’s a risky bet that they’ll survive Christendom’s passing. Continue reading →

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Our Best Laid Plans: Sermon Preached on 30 April 2023 (Fourth Sunday of Easter)

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at St Mary’s, Potterne (Devizes Deanery Choral Evensong) Readings – Ezra 3: 1–13; Ephesians 2: 11–22         “And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; ‘because he is good, for his mercy endureth for … Continue reading →

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Eleven Kilometres from Jerusalem: Sermon Preached on 23rd April 2023 (Third Sunday of Easter)

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Worship is such an intense and meaningful thing even minor changes can leave us disorientated and bewildered Continue reading →

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