It’s the season of Epiphany, which means “Manifestation” or “Revelation”. And this Sunday we get to the baptism of Jesus, where the crowds – themselves waiting to be baptised – hear the voice from heaven proclaim “You are my Son, whom I love”. This Father:Son relationship is at the heart of Christian faith: the CreedsContinue reading “Father & Son: Luke 3.15-22”
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Advent Sunday
If you asked most Christians what the Christian hope for the future was they would probably say something about going to heaven when you die. That is the assurance given to those who put their trust in Jesus Christ. The man crucified with Jesus who turned to him in faith was promised that he wouldContinue reading “Advent Sunday”
2 Corinthians 5.6-17
Lost and found: a testimony for Trinity Sunday
You can’t understand the Trinity, but you can experience God as Trinity. That is the work of the Spirit, and He is the focus of today’s Gospel: the account of Jesus’ meeting with Nicodemus in John 3. The Spirit is the executive arm of God. Where the rubber hits the road. God works in hisContinue reading “Lost and found: a testimony for Trinity Sunday”
The good shepherd
A Message for Mothering Sunday
… from Bishop Andrew Rumsey, Bishop of Ramsbury
Truth, humility and justice
This is a sermon given on the first Sunday of Lent this year, based on Mark 1.9-15 (the lectionary Gospel reading for the day) with a side glance at the New Testament reading – 1 Peter 3.18-end. There is a brief mention of “our team”, which is a reference to our local team of churchesContinue reading “Truth, humility and justice”