Sermons

Christ the King 2012

From the Book of Daniel: His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.  (7:14) Then Jesus’ words from today’s Gospel: ‘My kingdom is not from this world.’  (John 18:35) Two weeks ago,… Read more

Sermon by Nicholas Thistlethwaite on Sunday 25th November 2012

Remembrance Sunday Evensong

Look, the Sovereign, the LORD of hosts, will lop the boughs with terrifying power; the tallest trees will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low’ (Isaiah 11.33) So is there a connection between dead and dying trees and the US Presidential election? Well, the opening verse of our… Read more

Sermon by on Sunday 11th November 2012

Remembrance Sunday Eucharist

In November 1979, the U.S. embassy in Tehran was stormed by militants in retaliation for sheltering the recently deposed Shah.  Fifty American diplomats were held hostage. Six escaped.  Ben Affleck's film Argo is based on what happens next. Tony Mendez, a CIA “exfiltration”… Read more

Sermon by on Sunday 11th November 2012