Sermons
Flight and Compassion
| Advent 2025 / 2 |
We consider the contentious topic of immigration and migration and what the Nativity story can teach us about how we handle this topic. Readings Luke 1:46-55 John 1:46 Quotes “They might have been scavengers, trying to sponge off the goodness of others, seeking to take shelter and resources that rightfully belonged to the locals” Listening to the Music of the Soul, Guli Francis-Dehqani “movingly convey that blessings come when we open our arms to those we do not know.” Listening to the Music of the Soul, Guli Francis-Dehqani Read more
We consider the contentious topic of immigration and migration and what the Nativity story can teach us about how we handle this topic. Readings Luke 1:46-55 John 1:46 Quotes “They might have been scavengers, trying to sponge off the goodness of others, seeking to take shelter and resources that rightfully belonged to the locals” Listening to the Music of the Soul, Guli Francis-Dehqani “movingly convey that blessings come when we open our arms to those we do not know.” Listening to the Music of the Soul, Guli Francis-Dehqani Read more
Good News to the Powerless
| Advent 2025 / 1 |
As we start the season of Advent, we are using the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2025: Listening to the Music of the Soul by Guli Francis-Dehqani. In this series we will be considering how the Nativity Story is still incredibly relevant for us today. It speaks into the big issues that we face in the world today. The first one for us to consider is how it is good news to the powerless. Read more
As we start the season of Advent, we are using the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book for 2025: Listening to the Music of the Soul by Guli Francis-Dehqani. In this series we will be considering how the Nativity Story is still incredibly relevant for us today. It speaks into the big issues that we face in the world today. The first one for us to consider is how it is good news to the powerless. Read more
Praise God in all circumstances - Psalm 100
Psalm 100 calls the whole earth to shout for joy to the Lord, to worship the Lord with gladness and come before Him with praise. But what happens when we don’t feel joyful? How do we worship the Lord with gladness when we feel broken and hurt? We can come to God no matter how we are feeling, but we can also be uplifted by God’s Word to help us praise Him even in the bad times. Read more
Psalm 100 calls the whole earth to shout for joy to the Lord, to worship the Lord with gladness and come before Him with praise. But what happens when we don’t feel joyful? How do we worship the Lord with gladness when we feel broken and hurt? We can come to God no matter how we are feeling, but we can also be uplifted by God’s Word to help us praise Him even in the bad times. Read more
Truth and Lies - Psalm 12
In Psalm 12, David cries out to God because he lived in a culture of lies and unfaithfulness. His words paint a picture that seems very familiar to us today, as we too live in a world of dishonesty and distrust. But while the psalm shows the worldly situation to be full of lies, David points us to God - whose word is flawless, purified and refined. When the dishonesty and darkness of the world threatens to overwhelm us; when we feel tempted to join in the lies. Let us turn to the God of Truth and trust in Him. Read more
In Psalm 12, David cries out to God because he lived in a culture of lies and unfaithfulness. His words paint a picture that seems very familiar to us today, as we too live in a world of dishonesty and distrust. But while the psalm shows the worldly situation to be full of lies, David points us to God - whose word is flawless, purified and refined. When the dishonesty and darkness of the world threatens to overwhelm us; when we feel tempted to join in the lies. Let us turn to the God of Truth and trust in Him. Read more
Be still and Remember
| Remembrance Sunday 2025 |
On Remembrance Sunday, and Remembrance Day, we take 2 minutes out of our busy, noisy days to be still, to be silent. God also speaks to us and says “Be still and know that I am God”. Psalm 46 reminds us that we can find refuge in God, we can rely on God’s strength, but we also need to be still and know that He is God. To turn our attention to Him and recognise His presence with us. Read more
On Remembrance Sunday, and Remembrance Day, we take 2 minutes out of our busy, noisy days to be still, to be silent. God also speaks to us and says “Be still and know that I am God”. Psalm 46 reminds us that we can find refuge in God, we can rely on God’s strength, but we also need to be still and know that He is God. To turn our attention to Him and recognise His presence with us. Read more
