Sermons written for a variety of occasions, mostly following the Revised Common Lectionary
Arguably, this could be another sermon for Palm Sunday, since the events it reflects upon take place at the end of that day. Nonetheless, since it plays such a decisive role in the death of Jesus, the Cleansing of the Temple is the first of the events that we might typically think about about during …
A Sermon for Holy Week (1): Jesus Makes a Space for Worship Read More »
The second of my Palm Sunday sermons picks up the theme of the second gospel reading for the day, Matthew 27:11-26. It also makes quite extensive reference to other parts of the Holy Week narrative. So you might also like to look at: Matthew 21:12-17, 26:47-68 A Political Drama – Part 2 Matthew 27:11-26 The …
A Sermon for Palm Sunday (05/04/20): A Political Drama – Part 2 Read More »
The lectionary offers two gospel readings for the 6th Sunday in Lent. The first is the obvious one, the account of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the second is the Passion Narrative. So for Palm Sunday I have two connected sermons. The first, here, on the Triumphal Entry and the second, later, on Jesus’ trial. …
A Sermon for Palm Sunday (05/04/20): A Political Drama – Part 1 Read More »
If you had been here John 11:1-44 Both Martha and Mary say the same thing to Jesus when he arrives in Bethany a few days after their brother’s death: “Lord if you had been here my brother would not have died.” Their response is a natural human one in the face of tragedy and heartache. Perhaps …
A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent (29/03/20): If you had been here Read More »
Since we are, for the moment, unable to meet together and listen to a sermon, here is a sermon for you to read. It is for the 4th Sunday in Lent and is based on the set Gospel reading. Please read the gospel passage before reading the sermon and feel free to comment. I hope …
A Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent (22/03/20): Sign and Judgement Read More »