Good Friday - It's All about the Story

What was actually happening on the Cross?  Ransom?  Redemption?  Substitutionary Atonement?  Penal Substitution?  A Moral Example?  What do you think of all the different theological interpretations that have been placed on Good Friday?  To read my Good Friday sermon, which tries to grapple with some of these ideas, please click here .

Mothering Sunday 2010 - The Agony and the Ecstasy

To read my Mothering Sunday sermon - about the Agony and the Ecstasy of motherhood, please click here

Treasure in a Clay Jar

This year, as somewhat of an experiment, we are having a series of talks during Lent, under the heading of 'Treasures in Clay Jars'.  My fellow priests in the parish, and I will be talking about what it is, within us, that sustains our faith and drives us forward.  My first talk, about my love of philosophy, can be read by clicking here .

Bread and Circuses

What do you think about the idea of a personal devil...a real 'Satan' who tempts people to turn away from God? What do you think 'the devil' was doing during the Temptation of Jesus in the desert?  These are some of questions that I wrestle with in tomorrow's sermon.  Please click here to read it.

Dust and Ashes

What's all this ashing about then?  Why do Christians mark themselves with Ash Crosses tomorrow?  To read my Ash Wednesday sermon, please click here.

Mountaintop Experiences

Ever had a mountaintop experience that you didn't want to end?  Last Sunday's sermon had some reflections on that theme, prompted by the story of the Transfiguration.  To read the sermon, please click here

Stilling the Storm - Trusting in God

We've had another African Bishop staying with us this weekend.  Bishop Edmund from Ghana has been reminding me, simply by his conversation, of how differently African Christians trust in God.  If you want to read tomorrow's sermon, which includes some reflections on this, please click here

We're on a Mission from God!

The Blues Brothers believed they were on a Mission from God...so did the Taliban who attacked the Government buildings in Kabul last week.

What does a mission from God actually look like? To think a little more about that, you might want to read tomorrow's sermon. To do so,  please click here

Wise Men versus the Astrologers

Have you ever wondered why the story of the Wise Men who followed a star is a key part of the Christian story, while at the same time the church has always condemned astrology?  This sermon might give you an angle on that.  To read it click here.

New Facebook Page

I've started a new Facebook page for St Mark's - for those who are into such things :-)

If you have a  Facebook account, and want to become a 'friend' of St Marks - click on the link above.  You will then receive occasional messages alerting you to upcoming events.