Psalm 148, Daniel 10.4–21, Revelation 5 “There is no one with me who contends against these princes except Michael, your prince.” So, to quote university challenge, here is your starter for ten: who are the four Archangels recognised by the Church of England? (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel). These are the “beloved messengers of God.” EachContinue reading “Homily by Revd Jackie Sellin for Tuesday 29 September at the Evensong for St Michael and All Angels”
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Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 27 September
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78: 1-4,12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 “For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” I don’t know about you, but sometimes I think it can be hard to do the right thing. Inside we know what is right,Continue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 27 September”
Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin on Sunday 20 September for Creation Sunday
Ezekiel 47:1-12; Psalm 29; 1 Peter 3:16b-22; John 4:7-15 “The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life”. My mum loved being close to water. She loved the Lake District, especially her favourite lake, Lake Buttermere. She loved being near, and hearing the changing soundsContinue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin on Sunday 20 September for Creation Sunday”
Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 13 September 2026
Readings: Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 “‘Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.’” So, forgiveness. How easy is it to forgive? To truly forgiveContinue reading “Sermon by Revd Jackie Sellin for Sunday 13 September 2026”
Sermon by Revd Nigel Dawkins for Sunday 30 August: Trinity 13
Readings: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 115; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16 :21-28 “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.“ When I wasContinue reading “Sermon by Revd Nigel Dawkins for Sunday 30 August: Trinity 13”
Sermon for Sunday 23 August 2026: Trinity 12
Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Sermon Sunday 23rd August: Trinity 12 Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Every week, after communion, we say the post communion prayerContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 23 August 2026: Trinity 12”
Sermon for Sunday 16 August 2026: Trinity 11
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15: 10-28 Jesus answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Last week, a young man died after suffering three years of abuse, of humiliation, of harassment. On the news, the chief nurse of the Royal College of Nursing spokeContinue reading “Sermon for Sunday 16 August 2026: Trinity 11”
A Sermon for the Presentation of Christ: Candlemas
Sunday 29 January 2023 Readings: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles. I don’t know about you, but as a child I was afraid of the dark. It’s not that unusual, I think. I remember having to have the landing light kept on in order forContinue reading “A Sermon for the Presentation of Christ: Candlemas”
A Sermon for Christmas Day 2022
Happy Christmas. What a year this has been. This time last year we were still wearing masks, socially distancing and many self-isolating. Now, we are together again. But not all of us, as war, disaster and travel complications continue to separate some from their loved ones. And we remember especially those separated by the warContinue reading “A Sermon for Christmas Day 2022”
A Sermon for the First Eucharist of Christmas
And is it true? And is it true,This most tremendous tale of all,Seen in a stained-glass window’s hue,A Baby in an ox’s stall?The Maker of the stars and seaBecome a Child on earth for me ?Words from John Betjemen’s poem: Christmas. I really like Christmas. Not just for the chocolate, presents, good food and drink,Continue reading “A Sermon for the First Eucharist of Christmas”