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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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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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You Couldn’t Make It Up: Sermon Preached on 25th December 2024 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

Imagine an obviously pregnant woman walked into your local and said she was still a virgin – she’d just been overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. Continue reading →

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The End of the World: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2023 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

The end of the world seems a depressing topic at Midnight Mass; but this is the night when we celebrate God’s plan to save humanity from self-destruction. Continue reading →

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Saviour in a Manger: Sermon Preached on 25th December 2022 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

Terrifying angels appearing to underpaid workers in a context of gritty poverty: Luke’s nativity story has a rough edge Continue reading →

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Good Enough As We Are: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2022 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

When we lose faith in God, we end up with unrealistic demands on ourselves. Continue reading →

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Loving One’s Enemies: Sermon Preached at St John’s, Devizes, Sunday 26th December 2021 (St Stephen’s Day)

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Gerry Lynch

Readings – Acts 7: 51–60 , Matthew 10: 17–22 Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ Some of you will have heard the news that Archbishop Desmond Tutu … Continue reading →

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Angels: Sermon Preached at St John’s, Devizes, Saturday 25th December 2021 (Christmas Morning)

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Gerry Lynch

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God Most of us probably know all the people who were mentioned in the Gospel reading a moment ago, when the Rector stood in front of … Continue reading →

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“The Word was Made Flesh”: Sermon Preached at Midnight Mass in St George’s, Belfast, on Thursday 24 December 2020

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Gerry Lynch

Readings – Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:1-14 And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. May I speak in the name of God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Our epistle reading at this Midnight Mass, the … Continue reading →

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