Monthly Archives: April 2026

Our Weird Faith: Sermon Preached on 19th April 2026 (Third Sunday of Easter)

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Christ Church, Bulkington and Holy Cross, Seend Acts 2.14a, 36–41; Luke 24.13–35 “Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared!”  How weird! God revealed Himself to us by … Continue reading →

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Christians Help Iraq to Qualify for World Cup

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Thanks to the Church Times for publishing a short news piece from me on the hugely disproportionate number of Christians playing for Iraq’s second ever World Cup-qualifying squad—and also to its first World Cup outing, in 1986. A notably devout … Continue reading →

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We All Need Doubt: Sermon Preached on 12th April 2026 (Second Sunday of Easter)

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Any institution that doesn’t contain a few doubters is setting itself up to house unchallenged abuse; but too many sceptics produce cynicism. Continue reading →

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The Gospel I Don’t Like: Sermon Preached on 5th April 2026 (Easter Day)

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

I don’t like St Matthew’s overtidy Resurrection account. I’m convinced by the roughness of real life stories—such as that of early Christians. Continue reading →

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Awe and Glory: A Reflection for Holy Week (Wednesday 1st April 2026)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Awe is more than a feeling; it shows us our true nature – small creatures in a vast universe, connected with everything and made for glory. Continue reading →

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