Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

Called to be Saints: Sermon Preached on 5th November 2023 (All Saints’)

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Christ Church, Worton and Holy Cross, Seend Readings – 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12 “Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed.” This Sunday, we’re keeping All Saints’ Day, the day … Continue reading →

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Render unto Caesar: Sermon Preached on 22nd October 2023 (20th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

It’s difficult to use this story as a simple proof-text for any particular approach to relations between Church and State. Christians need to read it in their own time and place, and think and pray about its implications 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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The Paradox of Christianity: Sermon Preached on 1st October 2023 (17th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The pointless word games of the Temple 2,000 years ago resemble the politics of our own time. Continue reading →

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The Workless Labourers: Sermon Preached on 17th September 2023 (15th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

What does tombola have to do with eternal life? Click through to find out. Continue reading →

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The Difficult Gospel of Forgiveness: Sermon Preached on 17th September 2023 (15th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

In reducing the Gospel to the concerns of our own time and place, we make it less strange and wonderful than it is. Continue reading →

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Photo Recharge for Your Soul – NI September 2023

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

A baker’s dozen of the best shots I took while back home this month Continue reading →

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Sweetly Seductive Satan: Sermon Preached on 3rd September 2023 (13th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Conjure the scene: Peter, the old devil, tapping Jesus on the shoulder, saying “Jesus, can I have a word… in private?” Continue reading →

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Love Your Body: Sermon Preached on 27th August 2023 (12th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

We are alienated from our bodies and told they are inadequate; this is a key cause of our mental health crisis. Continue reading →

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Jesus Making Us Uncomfortable: Sermon Preached on 20th August 2023 (11th Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman makes us uncomfortable; stick with the discomfort. Continue reading →

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