Tag Archives: Gospel-John

Prayer for a passionate life

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

As I enter life as an ordinand, what am I seeking in prayer? I am seeking to be filled with more passion. A passion for Jesus – an understanding of his saving grace that animates me and engages my emotions … Continue reading →

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DARE to carry the flame of the Holy Spirit – John 15:26-27 16:4-15 and Acts 2:1-13

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Here is the DARE that I gave the people of All Saints, Minstead on Pentecost Sunday. More information about the service, the liturgy and the local pub are in my previous post here. You will note that I make reference … Continue reading →

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Service for the Celebration of Pentecost

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

On Pentecost Sunday I had the privilege of leading and preaching at the church of All Saints, Minstead (at the invitation of the incumbent Revd Dr James Bruce). This was the church in which I was baptised, confirmed and married. … Continue reading →

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When we are in the place that Jesus is – Psalm 51:10-17 and John 11:32-7

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

This week we started a short sermon series at St. Peter’s Yateley on the values of ‘being church’, the first of which focused on being ‘Broken Hearted’. It came at what is a time of hugely mixed emotions among our … Continue reading →

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Like old jars used for a fresh purpose – John 2:1-11 (Wedding at Cana)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

It seems that I’m getting to preach alcohol related sermons. My last sermon involved a bottle of champagne; today’s started with me making sloe gin and went on to feature terracotta pots! It was also the first that I can remember when … Continue reading →

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Needing to use the gate – John 10:1-10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

I find preaching to a small congregation of people who have been committed Christians for decades one of the most difficult things to do. I want to give them something fresh, and something that might encourage them in what for … Continue reading →

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What have we been given? John 6:25-40

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

This weekend we have had our Flower Festival. This year the theme was the “I am” sayings of Jesus in John’s Gospel, and our new vicar (who didn’t arrive till after we set the theme) got us to start a … Continue reading →

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An Hour at the Cross – some of ‘The Things He Carried’

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

In order to understand the cross you need to stand under it… with the imagination as well as the mind. With the heart as well as the head. (Right Revd Stephen Cottrell) I have been hugely encouraged by the quantity … Continue reading →

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Turning water into wine – John 2:1-11 reveals God’s glory!

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

It seems strange to think that the last time I preached was in late July. I have done plenty of other things on the learning curve of ministry (especially relating to funerals), and I know that shortly there are plenty … Continue reading →

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A watery confession

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Earlier in the summer I helped with the first two of our Summer Sunday services, which brought our 3 largest congregations together at the reasonable hour of 10am, and enabled us to minister in a unified way through all the … Continue reading →

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