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When We Are Angry At God: Sermon Preached on 12th February 2023 (Second Sunday before Lent)

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Earthquakes aren’t caused by human beings. Their randomness and violence can leave us angry at God. Continue reading →

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Salt, Light, and Doomed Rulers: Sermon Preached on 5th February 2023 (Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Even the mightiest are at the mercy of forces beyond any control. Be salt & light, and you have the toolkit for even the most chaotic times. Continue reading →

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Worship is Worth It: Sermon Preached on 29th January 2023 (Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany)

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Evensong in St Mary the Virgin, Bishop’s Cannings Genesis 28.10-22; Philemon 1–16 “…this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house.” Philemon is not a text that preachers tend to thank the lectionary for … Continue reading →

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We Only See the Light in Darkness: Sermon Preached on 29th January 2023 (Candlemas Transferred)

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at St Mary’s, Potterne Hebrews 2. 14-18; Matthew 2. 22-40 “…a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” Today’s Gospel reading is set in a time when faith was thin and political realities … Continue reading →

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I Would Do Anything for Church Unity But I Won’t Do That: Sermon Preached on 22nd January 2023 (Third Sunday After Epiphany)

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Would a big worldwide Church really end Christian divisions & what does this have to do with same-sex marriage? Continue reading →

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A Few Wise Men: Sermon Preached on Friday 6th January 2023 (The Epiphany)

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at St John’s Devizes, and on Sunday 8th January at St Peter’s, Poulshot and Holy Cross, Seend Isaiah 60.1-6; Matthew 2.1-12 “Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn…” The Epiphany is the … Continue reading →

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Good Enough As We Are: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2022 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

When we lose faith in God, we end up with unrealistic demands on ourselves. Continue reading →

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Saviour in a Manger: Sermon Preached on 25th December 2022 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

Terrifying angels appearing to underpaid workers in a context of gritty poverty: Luke’s nativity story has a rough edge Continue reading →

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Descended from David: Sermon Preached on 18th December 2022 (The Fourth Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

As we wait to celebrate God’s first coming into the world in a few days, be open to how he might break into the world now Continue reading →

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Waiting Patiently: Sermon Preached on 11th December 2022 (The Third Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

In our impatient culture, we need to learn from John the Baptist how to wait for God’s time to move Continue reading →

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