The fourth in our series of four sermons on forgiveness. After a recap of the previous three sermons, Revd Bryce looks at John 21. It’s the story of how Peter is forgiven for denying he knew Jesus. The word “forgiveness”
The third in our series of four sermons on forgiveness. There’s a popular idea that everyone is ranked on a scale of goodness and as long as you’re over the 50% mark you’ll go to heaven. This idea is popular
The second in our series of four sermons on forgiveness. Is there really such a thing as an unforgiveable sin? The Christian writer C S Lewis said that Jesus was either a “Liar” (or an imposter), a “Lunatic”, or “Lord”.
The first in our series of four sermons on forgiveness. What is forgiveness, and how costly is it? Revd Bryce explains the meaning of the incredible numbers in Jesus’ parable in Matthew 18. These numbers don’t just tell us what
“The far right don’t want anyone to repent. Because repentance leads to thankfulness. Repentance leads to compassion. And repentance will stop us being resentful. They don’t want anyone to repent, because their ideology is totally allergic to thankfulness and compassion.
Paul writes to the Corinthians encouraging them to be a unity. But Christian unity is not conformity – like the army forms people into a unit. Christians are members of a (single) body. Our different gifts are designed to build
When the wine runs out at a wedding, Jesus saves the day by turning some water into wine. But Jesus isn’t just helping out – he’s heralding the death of empty religion, his own upcoming death, and the way we
The Christmas story isn’t just about a baby. It’s about how we can become children of God. God wants to know us, and to be known by us. That’s why Jesus came. Watch this video. Listen to the sermon preached
John the Baptist warns people against relying on their heritage or tradition. He calls people to “bear fruits worthy of repentance”. He gives practical examples: don’t misuse authority, be honest. Gossip is fundamentally dishonest, and a misuse of authority. Listen
Are we ready for Christmas? Advent is a time of preparing for Jesus’ coming. And not just his original coming, as a baby in Bethlehem, but his future coming to reign in glory. Listen to the Sermon preached by the