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TowerPod: St Mary's Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington

By St Mary's Church Marston Moreteyne

Weekly Message: gospel reading & thoughtful sermon to feed your soul & awaken you to life beyond 'the matrix'. From St Mary's Church Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington.
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Mary, warrior woman and mother of Jesus - the essence of her spirituality? Patronal Festival Trinity 14 18 September 2022

TowerPod: St Mary's Marston Moreteyne and LidlingtonSep 19, 2022

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Why on earth did Jesus choose to suffer and die? 17 March 2024, B Lent 5
Mar 19, 202411:19
Mothering Sunday 10 March 2024 B Lent 4

Mothering Sunday 10 March 2024 B Lent 4

See Ephesians 2.1–10 on which the sermon is based. Sermon by Indira Broschat, Ordinand

Mar 11, 202412:54
Getting the church back to basics. 3 March 2024 B Lent 3
Mar 03, 202414:47
What kind of courage does it take to follow Jesus? Lent 2 25 February 2024

What kind of courage does it take to follow Jesus? Lent 2 25 February 2024

Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Mark 8.31–38

31 Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’ He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, *’If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. 36For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? 37Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? 38Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.’

Feb 26, 202413:16
The powerful truth about getting baptised. 18 February 2024 B Lent 1

The powerful truth about getting baptised. 18 February 2024 B Lent 1

Sermon by Revd. Canon Andrew Goodman

Mark 1.9–15 ESV

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, *“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

Feb 18, 202411:10
How to find your way when things you relied on aren’t helping anymore. Epiphany, 7 January 2024

How to find your way when things you relied on aren’t helping anymore. Epiphany, 7 January 2024

Matthew 2.1–12 Surprising things to learn from the story of the three Wise Men - the Magi who searched for Jesus guided by the Star. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Jan 10, 202413:32
Get adopted by God? Christmas 1, 31 December 2023

Get adopted by God? Christmas 1, 31 December 2023

Galatians 4.4–7 and Luke 2:15-21 Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman - in which we learn how pretending can become real, and what tin soldiers have to do with it.

Dec 31, 202312:31
God called a meeting of his angels and archangels - here's what happened. Christmas Midnight 24 December 2023
Dec 27, 202313:57
How to be ready to make your defence - top tips. Advent 3, 17 December 2023

How to be ready to make your defence - top tips. Advent 3, 17 December 2023

John 1.6–8, 19–28. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Dec 27, 202316:40
Christ the King: what's His judgement like? Hilda's Story 26 November 2023

Christ the King: what's His judgement like? Hilda's Story 26 November 2023

Matthew 25.31–46. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Dec 09, 202314:36
The Holy Ones: All Saints 5 November 2023

The Holy Ones: All Saints 5 November 2023

Revelation 7.9–17. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Nov 26, 202310:21
Use Socrates 'Test of the Three Sieves' to improve your relationships. Safeguarding Sunday 19 November 2023

Use Socrates 'Test of the Three Sieves' to improve your relationships. Safeguarding Sunday 19 November 2023

Mark 12:28-31. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Nov 20, 202311:46
The Bible: read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest? Bible Sunday 29 October 2023 Last Sunday after Trinity

The Bible: read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest? Bible Sunday 29 October 2023 Last Sunday after Trinity

Matthew 24.30–35

Oct 31, 202314:21
Who's your Emperor? What did Jesus say? Trinity 20, 22 October 2023
Oct 28, 202312:58
A most unusual wedding - parable of the Weddng Banquet Trinity 19, 15 October 2023

A most unusual wedding - parable of the Weddng Banquet Trinity 19, 15 October 2023

Matthew 22.1–14 Sermon by Indira Broschat

Oct 15, 202312:48
The difference knowing Jesus makes - and losing my dog when I was 16, Trinity 18 Pet Blessing
Oct 08, 202313:36
Learn the secret of not worrying. Harvest 1 October 2023
Oct 03, 202311:32
Are you waiting for something? Trinity 16, 24 September 2023
Sep 25, 202315:46
How many times should I forgive someone? Jesus gives relationship advice. Trinity 15, 17 September 2023

How many times should I forgive someone? Jesus gives relationship advice. Trinity 15, 17 September 2023

Matthew 18.21–35. Jesus tells us how to make relationships work in the Kingdom of God. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Sep 18, 202314:42
Love does no wrong to others - put on the shining armour of right living. Trinity 14, Patronal Festival: Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 10 September 2023

Love does no wrong to others - put on the shining armour of right living. Trinity 14, Patronal Festival: Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 10 September 2023

Preaching from Romans 13.8–14 - and the gospel recorded is Matthew 18:15-20. Sermon preached by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Sep 10, 202311:09
How can I make my love genuine? Trinity 13, 3 Sept 2023

How can I make my love genuine? Trinity 13, 3 Sept 2023

This episode Revd. Judy Harris (retired) reads the gospel Matthew 16:21-28, but the sermon is based on St Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:9-21 - Paul's advice.

Sep 07, 202314:42
Who do you think Jesus is? Plus the Gates of Hell and the foundation of His church. Trinity 12 27 August 2023
Aug 28, 202315:10
What causes spiritual oppression and how to get free? Trinity 11, 20 August 2023
Aug 20, 202315:21
Do you think Jesus can resist us?

Do you think Jesus can resist us?

Trinity 9, 6 August 2023 Matthew 14.13–21. Sermon Revd. Andrew Goodman

Aug 07, 202312:42
Find out what Jesus' greatest treasure was. Trinity 8, 30 July 2923

Find out what Jesus' greatest treasure was. Trinity 8, 30 July 2923

Matthew 13.31-33,44-52 Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like.... and what was His greatest Treasure? Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Aug 01, 202313:53
Why doesn't God just get rid of evil people? Simples! Jesus explains... Trinity 7, 23 July 2023
Jul 26, 202313:56
'I want to join the Jesus Team': Matthew's story. Trinity 1, 11 June 2023

'I want to join the Jesus Team': Matthew's story. Trinity 1, 11 June 2023

Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26, in which we hear the calling of Matthew, from Tax Collector to Gospel Writer, plus Jesus heals a woman and brings a dead girl back to life! Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Jun 11, 202311:41
Where do you find yourself in Trinity? 6 June 2023

Where do you find yourself in Trinity? 6 June 2023

Isaiah 40:27–31 Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.


Matthew 28:16–20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Jun 06, 202314:42
The vital component you may be missing? Pentecost, 28 May 2023

The vital component you may be missing? Pentecost, 28 May 2023

John 7:37–39, Sermon by Indira Broschat, Ordinand

May 28, 202310:48
Jesus' Ascension and short 'breathing prayers' or invocations to try... Easter 7, 21 May 2023

Jesus' Ascension and short 'breathing prayers' or invocations to try... Easter 7, 21 May 2023

John 17:1–11: gospel reading - take a break from a sermon this week and try short 'invocations' or breathing prayers to the Holy Spirit. Revd. Andrew Goodman

May 22, 202308:34
How to ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Easter 6, 14 May 2023

How to ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Easter 6, 14 May 2023

John 14:15–21 Jesus promises a forever Helper

May 20, 202313:02
Did Jesus really say all religions are different paths up the same mountain? Easter 5, 7 May 2023

Did Jesus really say all religions are different paths up the same mountain? Easter 5, 7 May 2023

John 14.1-14, sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

May 13, 202313:24
How to heal your image of God. Easter 4, 30 April 2023

How to heal your image of God. Easter 4, 30 April 2023

John 10:1–10. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

May 01, 202312:18
What could make your heart burn inside? Easter 3, 23 April 2023

What could make your heart burn inside? Easter 3, 23 April 2023

Luke 24:13–35 Walking the Road to Emmaus. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Apr 23, 202315:34
Chosen, Called, Gifted and Sent - what's that like? Easter 2, 16 April 2023

Chosen, Called, Gifted and Sent - what's that like? Easter 2, 16 April 2023

John 20:19–31. The Story of 'Doubting Thomas' (also 'brave Thomas') Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Apr 16, 202316:35
Why are you crying? Easter Day 9 April 2023

Why are you crying? Easter Day 9 April 2023

John 20:1–18 Sermon by Revd Andrew Goodman

Apr 11, 202314:03
What really happened to Jesus when he died? Palm Sunday 2 April 2023

What really happened to Jesus when he died? Palm Sunday 2 April 2023

Matthew 27.11–54 Reading by Karen - thank you!


Apr 03, 202309:09
Is Jesus is still rolling stones? Believe! A Lent 5 26 March 2023
Mar 26, 202314:13
Mary mother of Jesus and giving birth - our mission actually. Mothering Sunday 19 March 2023

Mary mother of Jesus and giving birth - our mission actually. Mothering Sunday 19 March 2023

John 19:25–27 Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. Sermon by Revd Andrew Goodman

Mar 19, 202314:26
What would it be like if Jesus told you everything you'd ever done? Lent 3, 12 March 2023

What would it be like if Jesus told you everything you'd ever done? Lent 3, 12 March 2023

John 4:5–42  A Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at the well. Sermon by Revd Andrew Goodman

Mar 12, 202317:38
Unravel the puzzle of being 'born again'. Lent 2, 5 March 2023

Unravel the puzzle of being 'born again'. Lent 2, 5 March 2023

John 3:1–17 Nicodemus encounters Jesus and wonders how he can be born again. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Mar 06, 202317:01
Three Knights, a Princess, and how to avoid deception... Lent 1 26 February 2023

Three Knights, a Princess, and how to avoid deception... Lent 1 26 February 2023

Three Knights, a Princess, the Song of the King and how to avoid deception... beginning with the gospel, and then to the story... enjoy!

Matthew 4.1-11 Jesus faces off temptation in the desert. Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman, story adapted.

Feb 28, 202313:24
Learn how God can speak to you in your dreams. Christmas 2, 1 January 2023

Learn how God can speak to you in your dreams. Christmas 2, 1 January 2023

Matthew 2:13–23 Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Jan 01, 202314:31
The Word: the Nativity Story reimagined by Victor of Campton Episode 5, 28 December 2022
Dec 28, 202206:59
The Word: the Nativity Story reimagined by Victor of Campton Episode 4, 27 December 2022
Dec 27, 202205:01
The Word: the Nativity Story reimagined by Victor of Campton Episode 3, 26 December 2022
Dec 26, 202203:22
The Word: the Nativity Story reimagined by Victor of Campton Episode 2, 25 December 2022
Dec 25, 202208:35
The Word: the Nativity Story reimagined by Victor of Campton Episode 1, 22 December 2022
Dec 22, 202206:36
Let go and say Yes!

Let go and say Yes!

Matthew 1:18–25 Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Dec 22, 202211:44
Is Jesus the One? Expect the unexpected. 11 December 2022 Advent 3

Is Jesus the One? Expect the unexpected. 11 December 2022 Advent 3

Matthew 11:2–11 Sermon by Revd. Andrew Goodman

Dec 11, 202212:56