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All Gospel No Germs

All Gospel No Germs

By Rolf Mason

This is the podcast for St Luke's Church, Holbeck. We are a diverse Anglican church in the city of Leeds.
Birthed during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are reaching out to the community worshiping God in their homes.
We hope this podcast will encourage and inspire, console and comfort, while leading us all into more of God's truth and wisdom, found in Jesus.
We also want people to wash their hands more!
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DISCUSSION Jesus heals a blind man: crisis, change and certainty

All Gospel No GermsMar 26, 2020

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SERMON The Family Business - Love poured in: Love poured out

SERMON The Family Business - Love poured in: Love poured out

Jean-Louis Péchèr, Planting Curate at St Luke's Holbeck, preached on Matthew 10:40-42 on Sunday 28 June 2020. The reading was given by Jade Belton.

In this sermon, Jean-Louis speaks of the Missio Dei (the Mission of God) to make his love known to the world. We're called to continue the mission of Jesus - as he was sent, so we are too. As we have love poured into our hearts, so we are to pour love on a waiting world.

But if I want to embrace this mission, I need to be known as a disciple of Jesus. How will people know that I am a disciple?

Jul 08, 202016:38
REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS Being out of your depth is normal for Christians

REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS Being out of your depth is normal for Christians

Rolf spends time offer some additional reflections on Alistair's sermon from Matthew 10:24-39. Rolf explains where the passage appears, coming as it does after Matthew 9 and its focus on Jesus healing and teaching ministry, and then the opening of Matthew 10 when Jesus selects his 12 disciples who he promptly sends out to the lost sheep.

Rolf considers the way that Jesus doesn't cover up or airbrush away the pains and challenges of being a Christian, drawing on the example of advertisements for the army.

And while there is challenge, the passage also points to the promise of being known and loved by God.

Jul 08, 202011:59
SERMON Called, Known and Empowered by God

SERMON Called, Known and Empowered by God

Alistair Kaye, Vicar of St Luke's Holbeck preached on Matthew 10:24-39 on Sunday 21 June 2020. In this sermon Al wants to encourage each and every one of us to trust that, though there is challenges when following Jesus, we are all, individually, called, known and empowered by God. Being a disciple is an adventure with God. The reader is Liz Pennington.

Jul 08, 202014:58
DISCUSSION Family Values - Live as people who are loved
Jul 08, 202031:08
SERMON Becoming a child of God - Family Values

SERMON Becoming a child of God - Family Values

Jean-Louis Péchèr, Planting Curate at St Luke's, preaches on Matthew 5:33-48 on Sunday 14 June 2020. Jean-Louis speaks about the sermons that have preceded this Sunday - over a few months from Easter we've been hearing about the goodness and grace of God. But we think today about our behaviour as God's children - the call to follow the Family Values. Jean-Louis encourages us to inconvenience ourselves for the sake of others. How are we to make a difference in the world? By pursuing our holy and loving Jesus. The reading is given by Barbara Hardy.

Jul 08, 202022:40
REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - We’re all on the naughty step

REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - We’re all on the naughty step

Rolf chews over one phrase Barbara Hardy used in her sermon on Trinity Sunday (7 June). Amidst her examination of 2 Corinthians 13:14, Barbara spoke about Grace and how we need this because we’re “all on the naughty list.” Rolf looks briefly at the idea of sin and how a better sense of our infection makes grace more glorious.
Jul 08, 202014:01
SERMON Trinity Sunday - Grace, Love and Fellowship

SERMON Trinity Sunday - Grace, Love and Fellowship

Barbara Hardy, Reader at St Luke's,  preaches on Matthew 28:16-20 on Sunday 7 June 2020, which was Trinity Sunday. This is often seen as the sermon preachers want to avoid, but Barbara (on limited time due to the online nature of the sermon) delivers a brilliant summary of the different aspects of the three persons of the Trinity. Barbara turns to Paul's prayer of blessing in 2 Corinthians 13 and elaborates on how God is grace, love and fellowship - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The reading was given by Sue Richardson.

Jun 16, 202012:14
DISCUSSION Pentecost - is it about Jesus or the Holy Spirit

DISCUSSION Pentecost - is it about Jesus or the Holy Spirit

Barbara, Emily and Josh chat about Rolf's sermon from 31 May, Pentecost. The reading was Acts 2:1-21 with lots of fun place names and races! This discussion came amidst the protests and demonstrations across the world in response to the murder of George Floyd, which Rolf picked up in his sermon. After Emily offers a summary of the sermon the team consider the need to be one in Christ, the way crowds are seen by Jesus, how they've made connections to other Christians in the past, what Jesus might do in the current climate, and the real focus of Pentecost - is it about Jesus or the Holy Spirit. The team are honest about the fact that though St Luke's is a diverse church the three contributors are all white and therefore their contribution to the wider debate around race is limited, though it does open up an opportunity to listen, to learn and prayerfully consider what ways we can intervene.

Jun 16, 202030:08
SERMON Pentecost: harvest, law and a call to challenge racism

SERMON Pentecost: harvest, law and a call to challenge racism

Rolf Mason, Curate at St Luke's, preaches on Pentecost 2020, 31 May, based on the reading from Acts 2:1-21. This sermon came amidst the protests and riots in the USA, which had begun to spread to other countries. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been described as murder. This sermon picks up the universal nature of the gospel - the Holy Spirit, the spirit of Jesus, was poured out on all people. There is no place for racism in the church or amongst Christians. Pentecost is also a day chosen by God because of its relationship to harvest and the law - things Jesus talked about.

The service also included a self-penned monologue by our Reader, Barbara Hardy, read from the perspective of Peter. 

Jun 16, 202022:49
ROLF'S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - John 17 and the call for love and unity

ROLF'S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - John 17 and the call for love and unity

Al Kaye preached on John 17:9-11, 20-23 on 24 May, and Rolf chats about the wider context of John 17:1-11 and the themes of ascension, glory, return and prayer. Jesus is showing us a pastoral prayer, praying not only for his own disciples but those who would come to faith in the future - someone like you!
Jun 16, 202016:58
SERMON Jesus prays we might be one, not stain-glass superheroes

SERMON Jesus prays we might be one, not stain-glass superheroes

Alistair Kaye, Vicar of St Luke's, preaches on John 17:9-11,20-23 on the seventh Sunday of Easter. This is the Sunday between Ascension Day (Thursday 21 May) and Pentecost (31 May). Al preached this on Sunday 24 May 2020. He had asked children from St Luke's to send in pictures of the disciples which had been shown on a slideshow as part of our online service. Alistair preaches about unity and the way God calls us into his family. He reflects on Jesus' prayer in John 17 and the strange fact he doesn't ask for his followers to agree but to be united in love. He goes on to explore the place of prayer in our life together. The reading is by Olu Adenkule.

Jun 15, 202012:39
SERMON Jesus last night and he's getting all Trinitarian

SERMON Jesus last night and he's getting all Trinitarian

Rolf Mason, Curate at St Luke's, preaches on John 14:15-21 on Sunday 17 May 2020. He examines the way Jesus addresses our sense of hopelessness and fear. He also notes that thought this is taken from the teaching Jesus gives on the last night of his life, he chooses to teach the disciples about the nature of God - that God is Trinity. Within this there is the theme of Ascension too, where Jesus refers to returning to his Father - from where he will ask for the Spirit to be poured on us. The reading is given by Barbara Hardy.

Jun 15, 202020:56
ROLF’S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - How and Why do we communicate with Jesus?

ROLF’S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - How and Why do we communicate with Jesus?

Jean-Louis preached about John 14:1-14 on 10 May and Rolf spends some considering the call to communicate with Jesus, how we do this, and why it’s important. How do we ruminate?
May 29, 202015:16
SERMON Jesus wants to be with you

SERMON Jesus wants to be with you

Jean-Louis Péchèr, Planting Curate at St Luke's, preaches on John 14:1-14 on Sunday 10 May 2020. He explores the mercy of Jesus in his compassionate response to the disciples' fear and questions. Jesus, Jean-Louis teaches, wants to be with you, and yet we have to choose to want to be with Jesus. Daniel Owusu reads the passage for us.
May 13, 202018:11
DISCUSSION The Good Shepherd - Knowing and being known

DISCUSSION The Good Shepherd - Knowing and being known

Emily, Josh and Rolf discuss Barbara's sermon from 3 May. The reading was John 10:1-11 and in her sermon Barbara talked about Jesus as both the shepherd (who knows the sheep) and the lamb (one who knows what it is like to be a sheep). She explored the idea of knowing the shepherd's voice. In their discussion the team debate whether it's possible to be an individual Christian, what community looks like in lockdown, how to know Jesus' voice, who moved first shepherd or sheep, and how to live in light of all this. Please do get in touch if you find this helpful, or to tell us your thoughts.
May 13, 202028:29
SERMON - What does it mean to be a good shepherd?

SERMON - What does it mean to be a good shepherd?

Barbara Hardy, Reader at St Luke's, preaches on John 10:1-11 on Sunday 3 May 2020. She explores the role and importance of being a Shepherd, but also suggests that in this season of lockdown we can also be comforted by the knowledge that Jesus is not just shepherd but also a sheep. Josh Barwick reads the passage for us.

May 04, 202011:43
ROLF’S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - Why was Jesus unrecognisable?

ROLF’S REFLECTIVE RUMINATIONS - Why was Jesus unrecognisable?

Taking inspiration from Alistair Kate’s sermon on 26 April, Rolf spends some time chewing over some reasons why the two travellers on the Road to Emmaus couldn’t recognise Jesus. Was it grief? Was it the dramatic change in Jesus? Or is something deeper at work? And how does The Lord of the Rings fit into this??
May 04, 202020:25
SERMON The Road to Emmaus - The Big Picture of History: God’s and Yours

SERMON The Road to Emmaus - The Big Picture of History: God’s and Yours

Alistair Kaye preaches on Luke 24:13-35, focusing on verse 27 on Sunday 26 April 2020. In this sermon Al suggests some questions to ponder and the importance of Scripture. The passage is read to us by Barbara Hardy.

Apr 30, 202013:14
DISCUSSION The Risen Jesus - life, scars and peace

DISCUSSION The Risen Jesus - life, scars and peace

Josh, Emily and Barbara discuss Rolf's sermon from 19 April. The reading was John 20:19-31 and in his sermon Rolf spoke about Jesus as the one who brings life, bears scars and breathes peace. This discussion explores these ideas and the practical outworking of seeking the Peace of Christ.

Apr 28, 202025:40
SERMON Resurrection - bringing life, bearing scars and breathing peace

SERMON Resurrection - bringing life, bearing scars and breathing peace

Rolf Mason preaches on John 20:19-31 (well actually just verses 19-20) on Sunday 19 April 2020 during our live-streamed service amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. In this sermon he explains some of the significance of the resurrection. Do you know that Jesus came to bring life? That he died for you? And wants to bring peace into your life?
The reading is by Barbara Hardy
Apr 20, 202014:52
SERMON Easter Sunday

SERMON Easter Sunday

Jean-Louis Péchèr preaches on Matthew 28:1-10 on Easter Sunday, 12 April 2020, while the church remained in shutdown amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 13, 202014:06
SPECIAL Holy Saturday and the Silence of God

SPECIAL Holy Saturday and the Silence of God

In a special episode on Holy Saturday, 11 April, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Rolf reads chapter 10 from Pete Greig's book 'God on Mute.' It explores the silence of God concluding, “we may experience the chaos of premature funerals, the inner turmoil endured privately by Mother Teresa,or even the public dereliction of faith suffered by Elie Wiesel in Auschwitz, but God does not leave us alone.”
Apr 13, 202035:34
DISCUSSION Palm Sunday, Gates and Allegiances

DISCUSSION Palm Sunday, Gates and Allegiances

In this episode, Emily, Josh and Rolf plus new contributor Barbara discuss Mark Hodgkinson’s sermon on Matthew 21:1-11. They discuss Pilate and Jesus entering Jerusalem, allegiances, extra-Biblical sources and where did it all go wrong in Holy Week.
Apr 11, 202036:49
SERMON Jesus and Judas Enter Jerusalem - where is your allegiance?

SERMON Jesus and Judas Enter Jerusalem - where is your allegiance?

Mark Hodgkinson preaches on Matthew 21:1-11 on Sunday 5 April as part of our live-streamed service. In this sermon, Mark introduces us to the idea of an alternative march into Jerusalem that presents a profound question about our allegiances.
Apr 06, 202015:55
DISCUSSION The Raising of Lazarus: Coronavirus, Courage and Hope

DISCUSSION The Raising of Lazarus: Coronavirus, Courage and Hope

In this episode Emily, Josh and Rolf discuss the story from John 11 of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In the current pandemic crisis, the trio focus on the experiences and characters of Martha and Mary as they face the shock and sorrow of their brother's death.

In the conversation they consider:

  • How they are (0:00)
  • the sermon and the passage (1:11)
  • the crisis we're in and how it relates: how do we keep faith? (6:17)
  • the honesty of the Bible: raw emotions and responses to grief (8:34)
  • Jesus response and our response (16:22)
  • what impact this passage has on our lives (23:09)

The podcast ends with Emily praying for us (25:42)

Apr 04, 202027:26
SERMON The raising of Lazarus: the power of Life

SERMON The raising of Lazarus: the power of Life

The sermon preached by Alistair Kaye on Sunday 29 March 2020

Reading is John 11:17-27, 38-44

In this sermon, Al considers the power of life, even in the face of death and uncertainty. Jesus responds to the request of friends to heal his friend, Lazarus, in the most unexpected way, declaring that he is the resurrection and the life.

Mar 30, 202012:08
DISCUSSION Jesus heals a blind man: crisis, change and certainty

DISCUSSION Jesus heals a blind man: crisis, change and certainty

In our first full podcast we consider the story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9.

In our discussion, Rolf, Emily and Josh considered:

  • what this podcast is for (1:06)
  • Jesus' openness to questions and our inquisitiveness (7:08)
  • Jesus attitude to sin in society (12:18)
  • Jesus transforms the man but doesn't make his life free from pain (13:40)
  • where is the place for healing today and what moral questions might this raise (17:02)
  • the man's response is worship in response to the revelation of God's power (20:40)
  • practical ideas for how we might pray with more confidence (25:57)

The discussion ends with each person sharing a few prayer requests

Josh closes the podcast off with a prayer



Mar 26, 202035:48
STARTER - What is All Gospel No Germs?

STARTER - What is All Gospel No Germs?

Who are we?

What is the purpose of All Gospel No Germs?

Why have we started this podcast?

How can you get in touch?

Mar 26, 202004:44
TRAILER All Gospel No Germs

TRAILER All Gospel No Germs

The trailer for a new podcast from St Luke's Church, Holbeck.

Mar 26, 202000:51
Welcome to All Gospel No Germs

Welcome to All Gospel No Germs

Trying to figure out what we're doing. A short summary of what we're trying to do!

Welcome to All Gospel No Germs, the podcast for St Luke's Church, Holbeck in Leeds.

Mar 25, 202004:07