Author Archives: Gerry Lynch

Yes, It Could Be Christmas Every Day: Sermon Preached on 4th January 2026 (Second Sunday of Christmas)

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Christ Church, Worton and St Mary’s, Potterne Readings – Ephesians 1. 3-14; John 1. 10-18 “The law was indeed given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” Has anyone brought you a present today? A bottle … Continue reading →

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Letter in the Daily Telegraph, 27 December 2025

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

I am grateful to the Daily Telegraph for publishing a letter from me in its edition of Saturday 27 December, in response to an article that was, I have to say, particularly irritating in its ill-warranted and self-deceiving triumphalism. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is Really for the Kids: Sermon Preached on Thursday 25th December 2025

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Christmas is about Santa, turkey, and chocolate bars, all for the kids, isn’t it? Or is there something more profound that’s for adults too? Continue reading →

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Only Human: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2025 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Holy Cross, Seend Readings – Isaiah 9. 2, 6-7; John 1. 1-14 “the Word became flesh and lived among us”       “I’m only human.” It’s a phrase we usually offer by way of an apology—as if being human was … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Plan: Sermon Preached on 21st December 2025 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Early in our evolution, humanity became alienated from itself; but God has been working on a rescue plan since before time began. Continue reading →

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Patience Amid Shrill Voices: Sermon Preached on 14th December 2025 (Third Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

No society can work well unless people take actions on timescales beyond their lifetimes. That is the ultimate form of patience. Continue reading →

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Christianity and Cargo Cults: Sermon Preached on 7th December 2025 (Second Sunday of Advent)

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Even the godless religions of recent times, from Communism to transhumanism, seek to create a perfect future resembling heaven. Continue reading →

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Live in Light: Sermon Preached on 30th November 2025 (Advent Sunday)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

The speed with which the optimistic era around the millennium passed should teach us to seek eternal, not worldly, riches. Continue reading →

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Kings Get Killed: Sermon Preached on 23rd November 2025 (Christ the King)

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at St Peter’s, Poulshot and Christ Church, Bulkington Colossians 1. 11-20; Luke 23. 33-43 “The soldiers also mocked him … saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’” Being a king can be a dangerous business. … Continue reading →

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Chatbot Jesus Won’t Save Your Soul

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Even churches have become caught up in the AI hype. But AI can’t save your soul. Continue reading →

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