Sermons

The Transfiguration of Jesus stands between the manifestation of his glory at Epiphany, and the very different revelation of his glory on the cross. As such, it has an importance which is often overlooked, which os to our loss.

The wedding at Cana, the first of the”Signs” in John’s Gospel, not only begins the process of revealing Jesus’ true identity, but through the portrayal of Mary’s relationship with her Son, guides us in our prayer life and walk with God.

Jesus’ choice of disciples shows that none of us are insignificant or of no use in God’s eyes.

The Holy Family in their own human-ness can be a source of encouragement for us, particularly if we pay attention to Joseph and the hints we see of his own faithfulness in the midst of challenging situations.

Presents are not always what they seem, and their “wrapping” may disguise their contents.

After a year in which the news produced escalating revelations of the appalling behaviour of some, and the perplexing choices made by others, what does the birth of a baby 2,000 years ago have to say to all this?

The Wedding Banquet 15th Oct.2017     Madingley Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9     Matthew 22:1-14   There is a long-established approach to prayer in the Christian tradition […]

Tenants in the Vineyard     8th October 2017         Madingley Isaiah 5:1-7    Philippians 3:4b-14   Matthew 21:33-46   The series of parables Jesus told, spread over […]

Labourers in the Vineyard 24th September 2017   Madingley Exodus 16:2-15   Philippians 1:21-30     Matthew 20:1-15   Last Sunday the Gospel reading was the Parable […]

The Unforgiving Servant 17th Sept. 2017         Madingley Exodus 14:19-31        Romans 14:1-12 Matt. 18:21-35   From our earliest years of life, when we learnt to rail […]