Author Archives: ramtopsrac

About ramtopsrac

Church of England Priest, child of God, daughter of the New Forest, wife and mother.

Whose voice are we listening to? John 10:11-18

Posted on April 22, 2018

My sermon this week, reflects the nature of our calling as Christians to listen to Jesus, and those who live, love and speak truth in his name, even, perhaps especially, when it’s counter to what is peddled by political leaders … Continue reading →

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Christ is risen; share the news – Mark 16:1-8

Posted on April 1, 2018

HAPPY EASTER! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! This morning was a great chance to consider the Resurrection through the eyes of St. Mark with the children of our congregation taking part. So the following is something like … Continue reading →

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Security – Psalm 118:19-end Mark 11:1-11

Posted on March 26, 2018

I preached this on Palm Sunday, a day when many remember the joy and hope that filled the hearts of many pilgrims in Jerusalem at the start of the final week of Jesus life. But, given all that has been … Continue reading →

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Opening windows – Mark 1:9-15

Posted on February 21, 2018

  Last Sunday was the first in Lent, and time for a change of focus towards the Easter story and all that scripture challenges us with as we explore who Jesus is and what he came to do. Many of … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Associate Priest

Posted on February 11, 2018

This morning 11th Feb 2018, it was announced that the Bishop of Winchester has appointed me on a permanent basis as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Eversley and Darby Green. My Licensing Service will take place at St. Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus, battling on our behalf – Revelation 12v1-6 and Mark 1v21-28

Posted on January 30, 2018

So I started our service at St. Mary’s Eversley this week by holding a line-out with the kids, to introduce the idea of conflict and that we’re in a spiritual battle. Here’s the sermon that went with that idea… there … Continue reading →

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Balance in bell-ringing and the Christian life – Romans 12:1-11

Posted on January 22, 2018

I had the joy last weekend of leading Basingstoke District Bellringers Service, that partly came about because they were having their annual gathering at St. Mary’s Eversley, and partly because I’ve returned to bell-ringing a bit with the encouragement of … Continue reading →

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Getting out from under the fig tree – John 1:43-51 and Rev 5:1-10

Posted on January 14, 2018

  Service intro: I’ve got a puzzle… I’m going to describe something to you, and I want you to tell me if you think you know what it might be. It’s a bit bigger than a ping-pong ball, but a … Continue reading →

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Using God’s jigsaw pieces for a new beginning – Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-end and John 1:6-8,19-28

Posted on December 19, 2017

Introduction with the children before they go out: Who like’s doing puzzles? What sort of puzzles? Jigsaw puzzles, 3D puzzles, I’m guessing we might have some Sudoku and crossword fans in the congregation. Our readings this morning in this part … Continue reading →

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On being candle wax – Isaiah 64:1-9 Mark 13:24-end #Advent2017

Posted on December 7, 2017

Sunday marked the Christian ‘new year’, or Advent as we prefer to call it. It was also my second trip to preach and celebrate Holy Communion at St. Barnabas Darby Green. I may have used candles in my illustrations; including … Continue reading →

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