Category Archives: sermon

Power and Glory (Trinity Sunday, 15th June 2025)

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

We take it for granted that the story of the human race is to learn more and make things better. But what if progress goes wrong? Continue reading →

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Modern Medes and Parthians (Pentecost, 8 June 2025)

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Despite persecution and even martyrdom, the Church in Iran has grown rapidly in recent decades. Continue reading →

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Fake Miracles and True Love (The Sunday After Ascension, 1st June 2025)

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Christ Church, Worton Readings – Acts 16. 16-34; Luke 17. 20-26 “I … will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them…” When I was in my mid-teens … Continue reading →

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The Feast of Waiting Patiently: (Ascension Thursday, 29th May 2025)

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Ascension teaches us to be less dogmatic and self-certain; a feast of waiting patiently and giving God the space to lead us deeper into the mystery of His truth. Continue reading →

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Happy to See Me Dead?: (Sixth Sunday of Easter: 25th May 2025)

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Of course we mourn those we love who die; but we trust that Christ has opened the way to eternal life for those who trust Him Continue reading →

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Lizards for Lunch! (Fifth Sunday of Easter: 18th May 2025)

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

We need rules; but we’re all very keen on rules we have no intention of breaking being enforced, even as we try to wriggle out of the rules we dislike. Continue reading →

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OK, Sheeple! (Fourth Sunday of Easter: 11th May 2025)

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

We no longer trust our leaders but, although we kid ourselves otherwise, we’re mostly quite conformist; we’re like sheep without a shepherd. Continue reading →

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We’re Suspicious of a St Peter—(Third Sunday of Easter: 4th May 2025)

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

We all love someone who used to be an enemy turning to our side. It’s harder to accept someone who let the side down. Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Repentance: (Second Sunday of Easter: 27th April 2025)

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Christians aren’t perfect, and many others are truly holy: but will our society revert to ancient savagery without Christianity? Continue reading →

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The Last Enemy to Be Destroyed Is Death (Easter Day: 20th April 2025)

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

We all know that once you die, that’s it. Don’t we? Continue reading →

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