Our Gospel story [see below] contains a stark contrast: the faith of Mary and Joseph and the fear that torments King Herod. Everything Herod does, he does out of fear. It’s true that fear has a bad press – it is an important part of being human. Fear is sometimes an appropriate response. When youContinue reading “Fear or Faith? A Sermon for the New Year”
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God & Money
Luke 16.1-13 (This is a sermon delivered at St. John’s this Sunday. The good people of the Ascension will have heard the stories before…) There is a story of a woman who had been used to enjoying every luxury, and all respect. When she died, the angels bore her up to heaven. An angel wasContinue reading “God & Money”
The Science & Theology of Creation
This year we have been observing the Season of Creation. We have talked about the world, we have considered humanity, made in God’s image, and today I want to give a thought to science. Too often when someone talks about the ‘theology of creation’ the conversation instantly moves to the supposed debate between sciene andContinue reading “The Science & Theology of Creation”
Paralympics in the season of Creation
There was story going round about three men who wanted to get into the Olympics but they hadn’t been able to get tickets. They came up with a plan to pose as athletes: the first man picked up a manhole-cover, tucked it under his arm and walks to the gate. “Corsini, Poland” he said, “Discus”,Continue reading “Paralympics in the season of Creation”
Mary Magdalene – a sermon by Margaret Offerman
Mary Magdalene, was one of Jesus’s most celebrated disciples, and the most important female disciple in the Jesus movement. Luke’s gospel in chapter 8 tells us: He made his way through towns and villages , preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve as well as certainContinue reading “Mary Magdalene – a sermon by Margaret Offerman”
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