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Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham

Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham

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Making the blessings of God tangible

Sermons from All Saints Church, WokinghamNov 04, 2019

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Righteous anger

Righteous anger

Rev'd Becky Medlicott speaks about why Jesus overturned the tables of the money lenders in the temple.

Mar 24, 202412:23
Jesus predicts his own death

Jesus predicts his own death

Listen as Rev'd Colin James preaches on John 12:20-33 where Jesus predicts his own death.

Mar 24, 202411:16
Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott preaches on Palm Sunday about the impact of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

Mar 24, 202414:23
The Controversial Kingdom

The Controversial Kingdom

Revd Hannah Higginson preaches this sermon on Mark 1:9-15 exploring Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom of God on the first Sunday of Lent, 18th February 2024

Mar 12, 202408:09
John 3:16 Exploring God so Loved the World...

John 3:16 Exploring God so Loved the World...

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on 10th March 2024 exploring the famous bible verse John 3:16, she looks at the meaning of the world in this passage, and of eternal life, and what it means to believe in Jesus in this context. Bible passage John 3:14-21 and Eph 2:1-10

Mar 12, 202409:47
Faithfulness to God

Faithfulness to God

Revd Hannah Higginson explores the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna and their ability to see God's salvation in the face of Jesus, for Candlemas on 28th January 2024. Readings Luke 2:22-40 and Hebrews 2:14-18

Feb 05, 202410:25
Treasure in Jars of Clay

Treasure in Jars of Clay

Rev'd Becky Medlicott looks at the idea of the Imago Dei - the image of God - using John 1:14 and Colossians 1:15-20.

Feb 04, 202411:39
Inclusive God

Inclusive God

Sermon from Peter Barrett for Inclusive Church Sunday 21st January 2024, based on readings from Galatians 3:26-28 and Luke 15:1-10

Jan 23, 202413:39
Born to you

Born to you

Sermon from Christmas 1 (31st Dec 2023) from Revd Hannah Higginson on the response of the shepherds to the good news from the angels , Luke 2:8-20

Jan 23, 202409:03
Epiphany

Epiphany

Listen to the sermon preached by Rev'd Becky Medlicott on the Feast of Epiphany thinking about what the journey of wise men has to say to us today.

Jan 11, 202410:16
The Annunciation

The Annunciation

Listen as Rev'd Colin James talks about the angels visit to Mary on our third week in Advent.

Dec 18, 202310:50
Preparing to receive God in our lives

Preparing to receive God in our lives

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from Advent 2, Sunday 10th December 2023. Based on readings from Mark 1:1-8 and Isaiah 40:1-11, Hannah explores the call of John the Baptist in preparing people to receive God and what we might learn form that today

Dec 15, 202310:24
Watching and waiting together

Watching and waiting together

Listen to Rev'd Becky Medlicott as she speaks on the first Sunday in Advent about waiting for Christ's return together.

Dec 05, 202311:16
Christ the King

Christ the King

Listen to Rev'd Colin James as he preached at our service on 26th November - Christ the King!

Nov 26, 202310:26
We are All Saints

We are All Saints

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from All Saints Sunday 5th November 2023

Nov 15, 202307:59
Bible Sunday

Bible Sunday

Listen to Rev'd Colin James, talk at our service on Bible Sunday.

Nov 15, 202311:29
We will remember them

We will remember them

Listen to the sermon delivered by Rev'd Becky Medlicott on Remembrance Sunday based on the parable of the 10 bridesmaids found in Matthew 25:1-13

Nov 13, 202309:50
Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about celebrating Harvest, and the call not to forget the Lord who has given us all things.

Oct 10, 202313:39
The gospel we proclaim

The gospel we proclaim

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from Sunday 8th October, based on the readings from Matthew 21:33-46 The Parable of the Vineyard, and Isaiah 5:1-7, exploring the good news that we have to proclaim.

Oct 10, 202311:28
Food Insecurity

Food Insecurity

Sermon from Colin James for Sunday 24th September, based on readings from Matthew 20:1-16 and Exodus 16:9-15, exploring how God sees the world and exploring the issue of food security

Sep 28, 202311:15
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors

Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about the parable of the unmerciful servant in the context of Creationtide.

Sep 20, 202312:33
Seeing creation as God does

Seeing creation as God does

Sermon from Area Dean Richard Lamey at All Saints Church to begin creationtide - 3rd September 2023, based on the readings from Exodus 3:1-15 and Matthew 16:21-28

Sep 15, 202314:44
Responding to the climate crisis as people of faith

Responding to the climate crisis as people of faith

How can we respond to the climate crisis as people of faith? The second sermon in our series for Creationtide 2023, by Revd Hannah Higginson on 10th September. Focused on readings from Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18:15-20.

Sep 11, 202310:14
Has God abandoned Israel?

Has God abandoned Israel?

A challenging and reflective sermon from John Boylan on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, from Sunday 20th August, based on Romans 11 v1–2 and v29–32 (and Matthew 15v21-28)

Aug 31, 202314:04
The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower

Sermon from John Boylan from 23rd July 2023 based on Matthew 13.24–30,36–43 the parable of the sower

Aug 17, 202317:11
Encountering God when we hit rock bottom

Encountering God when we hit rock bottom

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 13th August 2023 on the readings Matthew 14:22-33 and 1 Kings 19:9-18

Aug 17, 202310:13
The Feast of the Transfiguration

The Feast of the Transfiguration

The Feast of the Transfiguration is a Christological Feast. Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about its significance and what it can mean for us today.

Aug 07, 202311:35
What kind of soil are we?

What kind of soil are we?

Listen to Reverend Becky Medlicott as she reflects on the parable of the sower Matthew 13.

Jul 18, 202314:51
Sharing a yoke with Jesus

Sharing a yoke with Jesus

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 9th July 2023, based on Matthew 11:16-19 and 25-30 exploring what it means to be yoked with Jesus and for his yoke to be easy

Jul 18, 202312:35
Welcoming God in his witnesses

Welcoming God in his witnesses

Sermon from Revd Colin James from Sunday 2nd July, based on the reading from Matthew 10:40-42.

Jul 04, 202310:51
The call to serve

The call to serve

Final sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson as Rector of the parish of All Saint Wokingham before retirement.
Jun 29, 202316:38
Who was St Barnabas?

Who was St Barnabas?

On Sunday 11th June we observed the feast day of Saint Barnabas, hear from Revd Hannah Higginson a bit about who he was and why we might all be challenged to be a bit more like him (reading from Acts 11:19-30)

Jun 13, 202310:09
Living as those baptised in the name of God the Holy Trinity

Living as those baptised in the name of God the Holy Trinity

Sermon for Trinity Sunday by Canon David Hodgson
Jun 04, 202310:43
The Power of the Spirit

The Power of the Spirit

Sermon on Pentecost Sunday by the Reverend Colin James,
Jun 04, 202312:48
The Space Between

The Space Between

Listen to Rev'd Becky as she talks about what we can learn from the disciples as they respond to the ascension of Jesus, as she ponders how we wait for God's promises to be fulfilled.

May 22, 202311:19
Living, sharing and growing in community

Living, sharing and growing in community

Reverend Becky talks about the early church community and draws lessons for today especially as we are about to embark on the next phase of Spaceforall.

May 02, 202315:28
'We had hoped...'

'We had hoped...'

Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on the Road to Emmaus, exploring the hopelessness felt by the disciples following Jesus' death, their inability to recognise him as he walked alongside them, and finally his revelation to them in response to their welcome to the stranger. Based on Luke 24v13-35. Recorded on Sunday 23rd April 2023.

Apr 24, 202309:18
It's all about Jesus.

It's all about Jesus.

This sermon talks about why the story of Jesus' life, his character his teachings and his promises are so important to the Christian community and faith By Canon David Hodgson on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023. Based on the gospel according to St John Chapter 20 verses 19-31.
Apr 16, 202310:52
The Centurion's Tale

The Centurion's Tale

Hear what the Roman centurion at Jesus' crucifixion felt about what happened, in his own words.

Apr 07, 202305:49
Simon of Cyrene

Simon of Cyrene

Simon of Cyrene is mentioned in three of the Gospel accounts as a man, forced to help Jesus carry his cross to Golgotha. We don't know anything else about his story but here are some thoughts about his actions that day.

Apr 06, 202305:08
The Naked Young Man

The Naked Young Man

Based on verses from Mark 14:51-52 - who was the young man who followed Jesus when he was arrested but then fled, naked, into the night? And what significance do these verses have as we reflect on the night of Jesus' arrest. Refection by Revd Hannah Higginson

Apr 05, 202305:03
Caiaphas the High Priest

Caiaphas the High Priest

John Boylan explores one of the figures of the story of Jesus' final week before his crucifixion,. A man we hear less about but whom nonetheless played a critical role in the events of that week - Caiaphas the High Priest.

Apr 04, 202313:41
The Maidservant's Tale

The Maidservant's Tale

A maidservant recognised Jesus's disciple Peter when he was keeping warm by the fire in the courtyard outside the High Priest's house during the interrogation of Jesus. What did she see and hear - what was her story?

Apr 03, 202305:16
The Passion and Compassion of God

The Passion and Compassion of God

A sermon for Passion Sunday by The Reverend Colin James, based on the gospel story of the raising of Lazarus by Jesus.

Mar 31, 202310:08
Mothering Sunday sermon - inspiring mothers in the Bible

Mothering Sunday sermon - inspiring mothers in the Bible

Sermon from Mothering Sunday 2023 from Revd Hannah Higginson, Hannah explores Moses' mother and Jesus' mother and the challenges they faced, demonstrating great courage and strength

Mar 24, 202309:49
Who are our Samaritans?

Who are our Samaritans?

Becky talks about how Jesus sees the Samaritan Woman at the well and draws lessons for how we should treat the 'Samaritans' in our lives.

Mar 16, 202313:35
How can we believe in God in 21st century Britain?

How can we believe in God in 21st century Britain?

How a conversation between Jesus and a secret follower can inspire us to be confident believers in God. A sermon by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, based on St John's Gospel Chapter 3.
Mar 05, 202310:24
Entering the desert places

Entering the desert places

During the first week of lent we read about Jesus' time in the desert.  In this episode, Becky shares about the importance and value of desert experiences.

Feb 28, 202316:31
God's Light in a Dark World

God's Light in a Dark World

Sermon from Revd Colin James on 19th February 2023, based on the reading from Matthew 17:1-9 the Transfiguration of Jesus. Colin reflects on Jesus the Light of the World as we approach Lent and the events of the crucifixion. 

Feb 19, 202311:16
How much money should I give to the church?

How much money should I give to the church?

A sermon by the Reverend Canon David Hodgson. This is the last of the 4 sermon series on Giving. It tackles the question of how much money a church member should give to the church. The bible readings referred to are The Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 8: 8-14 and the Gospel according to St Luke Chapter 21: ! -4

Feb 12, 202310:41