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The End of Our Era?: Sermon Preached on 8th December 2024 (Second Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

We are living at the end of an era, something that always brings chaos in its wake. Yet all this feels a relief as much as a source of fear. Continue reading →

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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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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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Was Jesus Mad?: Sermon Preached on 9th June 2024 (Second Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

In a crazy world, it’s the sane people who seem mad. Continue reading →

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The End of the World: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2023 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The end of the world seems a depressing topic at Midnight Mass; but this is the night when we celebrate God’s plan to save humanity from self-destruction. Continue reading →

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Return to the Gospel’s Core: Sermon Preached on 8th October 2023 (18th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Many people fear the human race faces extinction; yet the Church avoids speaking about the end of the world. Continue reading →

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Jesus is Coming Back: Sermon Preached at Holy Cross, Seend, Sunday 27th November 2022 (The First Sunday of Advent)

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

Talk of the Second Coming makes us nervous, but without judgement there’s no justice Continue reading →

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