Tag Archives: Old Testament

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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Being prepared for freedom to walk with God – Exodus 12:1-13

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

It’s wonderful when, as you are stood there preaching, you can sense that people are listening, and the Holy Spirit moving. It doesn’t happen every time you preach, though that doesn’t mean that obviously God’s not doing stuff, but when … Continue reading →

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Where does the power come from?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Reflections on writing a sermon Recently at least one professional (the Vernacular Curate – highly recommended) has written about sermon block. I had that this week – sort of. Then I experienced the other end of the scale – when … Continue reading →

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The watcher and the watched – a prayer reflection on Exodus 3:1-14

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

I ended up writing a sort of prayer reflection to use after my sermon at this morning’s mid-week service at which I was using Exodus 3:1-14, the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. Knowing that God is watching my … Continue reading →

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Exodus 3:1-14 Moses and the burning bush – the watcher that was watched!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Have you got the feeling you are being watched? I grew up in the New Forest, the daughter of a wildlife manager. I regularly had the opportunity to go out with my father to watch the wildlife of the woods … Continue reading →

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Creating stories that build trust in God – Genesis 41:15-30 and 39-40

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Joseph. Joseph of “Technicolour Dream-coat” fame. The ‘leading man’ in one of the best stories in the Bible. Born to be talked about, and even sung about. Possibly tall, dark and handsome. Definitely, the focus of my attention on my … Continue reading →

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How to be a hero – Genesis 6:9-22 (Where’s the ridicule?)

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Here at St Peter’s, Yateley we’re looking forward to our new vicar, Revd Andy Edmunds, arriving with his family in July. It will have been twelve months since our previous vicar left and during that time we’ve worked hard to … Continue reading →

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A place of honour at the King’s table – 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

I know my Bible knowledge isn’t as good as it should be, but this week I got to preach about a chap I really knew nothing about: Mephibosheth as he appears in 2 Samuel 9:1-11 I particularly liked the phrase … Continue reading →

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As I called to mind – All Souls

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

I have to say that preparing my talk for this afternoon’s All Soul’s service was one of the harder things I have had to do so far in ministry. I am indebted to Rosalind both for her comments on my … Continue reading →

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Struggling with theology – preparing for All Souls

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

I’ve hit one of those moments when as a fairly rooky Lay Minister not having a Vicar leaves me with less options of who to ask tricky questions of. So, for any of you theological or ‘vicar types’ out there, … Continue reading →

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