Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

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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True Power: A Reflection for Holy Week (Tuesday 31st March 2026)

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

God will judge the arrogantly powerful in this world; he will judge you too. Never forget you have tremendous power over those nearest you. Continue reading →

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Keep ‘Er Lit in the Face of Armageddon: A Reflection for Holy Week (Monday 30th March 2026)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

In the face of nuclear war, genetic modification, and artificial intelligence, the Last Judgement by Christ seems like a hopeful possibility. Continue reading →

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The Madness of Mobs: Sermon Preached on 29nd March 2026 (Palm Sunday)

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Lindy Chamberlain, Christopher Jefferies, and the crowd that cried “Crucify Him”—Palm Sunday reveals humanity’s darkest impulses. Continue reading →

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Stinking Lazarus and Dry Bones: Sermon Preached on 22nd March 2026 (Passion Sunday)

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Smell triggers our earliest memories and provokes powerful emotions; few things top the disgust we feel when we smell a decaying body. Continue reading →

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Anglicanism’s “Schrödinger’s Schism”

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

African Christians are less hostile to women priests than homosexuality; there is no schism due to this and Anglicanism churches’ autonomy. Continue reading →

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