Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham: Recent Episodes
All Saints Church Wokingham
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Rev'd Becky Medlicott speaks about why Jesus overturned the tables of the money lenders in the temple.
Listen as Rev'd Colin James preaches on John 12:20-33 where Jesus predicts his own death.
Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott preaches on Palm Sunday about the impact of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
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
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
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
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.
Sermon from Peter Barrett for Inclusive Church Sunday 21st January 2024, based on readings from Galatians 3:26-28 and Luke 15:1-10
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
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.
Listen as Rev'd Colin James talks about the angels visit to Mary on our third week in Advent.
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
Listen to Rev'd Becky Medlicott as she speaks on the first Sunday in Advent about waiting for Christ's return together.
Listen to Rev'd Colin James as he preached at our service on 26th November - Christ the King!
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
Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about celebrating Harvest, and the call not to forget the Lord who has given us all things.
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.
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
Listen as Rev'd Becky Medlicott talks about the parable of the unmerciful servant in the context of Creationtide.
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
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.
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)
Sermon from John Boylan from 23rd July 2023 based on Matthew 13.24–30,36–43 the parable of the sower
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 13th August 2023 on the readings Matthew 14:22-33 and 1 Kings 19:9-18
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.
Listen to Reverend Becky Medlicott as she reflects on the parable of the sower Matthew 13.
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
Sermon from Revd Colin James from Sunday 2nd July, based on the reading from Matthew 10:40-42.
Final sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson as Rector of the parish of All Saint Wokingham before retirement.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hear what the Roman centurion at Jesus' crucifixion felt about what happened, in his own words.
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.
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
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.
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?
A sermon for Passion Sunday by The Reverend Colin James, based on the gospel story of the raising of Lazarus by Jesus.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson from 5th February 2023 based on the reading from Luke 19:1-10, the story of Zacchaeus, exploring how we are all called to be good stewards of the 90% we keep as well as the 10% we are encouraged to tithe, or give away
This sermon started off a short series of sermons on the topic of Giving at All Saints Church Wokingham during January and early February 2023.
It is by The Reverend Colin James, Honorary Priest at the church, and is based on Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12: 13-21)
A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson , Rector of the parish of All Saints Wokingham.
This sermon explores the importance of giving in life and society generally and in particular in supporting the community of the local church. The life of society and communities would be poorer, if not impossible, without giving and receiving to sustain relationships outside of the economic nexus of exchange. Without giving local churches and All Saints Church Wokingham would not exist. It's service to the community would cease. Giving is part of the DNA of church communities. We receive life and blessings from God and we give back to God in thanksgiving. Every member of a church is involved in giving. The sermon is based on the story of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple by Mary and Joseph a few weeks after his birth, described in Luke's Gospel and focuses on the offering they made at that time.
Jesus is inviting us to 'Come and See' what he is all about and what he is up to for ourselves. Listen to Revd Becky Medlicott talk about this Gospel reading from John 1:29-42
Sermon for Epiphany Sunday by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. This sermon draws out messages for living from St Matthew's story of the events surrounding the birth of Christ.
Beginning with a quote from a book by Gervais Phinn, Revd Hannah Higginson explores the naming of Jesus and the significance of names in the Bible in this New Year's Day sermon
The gospel reading of the day described the incident when John the Baptist asked Jesus if he was truly the Messiah.
This sermon by The Reverend Colin James on Safeguarding Sunday 2022 which was also the feast of Christ the King is a heartfelt call to all Christians and churches to recognise safeguarding is at the heart of the Christian gospel.
Revd Hannah Higginson's sermon from Advent 2 - 4th December 2022 - reflecting on the news that the percentage of Christians in our country has dropped to its lowest for 1500 years. What should our response be? And how does John the Baptist's message 'Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven has come near?' fit in with our response?
Sermon for Advent Sunday by Canon David Hodgson about how the gospel hope for the return of the Lord inspires and sustains our faith in God's presence with us now.
Revd Hannah Higginson's sermon from 13th November on Luke 21:5-19 and Malachi 4:1-2 exploring Jesus' apocalyptic teaching and God's promise that although bad things will happen , God will always be with us and we are encouraged that one day God's peace and justice will conquer
A sermon by Rev'd Becky Medlicott based on the gospel of Luke parable of the persistent widow and the story in the Book of Genesis of Jacob wrestling with the angel of God.
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson at Harvest, looking back over Creationtide and reflecting on whether we should be celebrating or lamenting as we consider the climate emergency 2nd October 2022
A talk at All Saints Church Wokingham Parish Communion on 25th September 2022 by Rosemary Croft about her experience of being part of an eco-church team at her own church in Reading, as part of the Season of Creation (12 mins) Followed by question and answer session with the congregation (9 mins).
Sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson about the climate and nature emergency on this Climate Sunday by the Reverend Hannah Higginson
A sermon on the Sunday after the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second, by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham
It is based on the story of Jesus' calming the storm in Matthew Chapter 8. David speaks of how the wisdom and Christian faith we saw in the life and values of Queen Elizabeth which sustained her in good times and bad is an example of the faith and hope all Christians may lay hold of, in the face of seemingly overwhelming threats , such as those posed by the climate emergency. In the face of this overwhelming threat he calls upon all politicians, corporations and investors to follow the example of the late Queen by making a priority of doing the right thing and working with the best interests of all people at heart.
At the beginning of this year's Season of Creation the Bishop of Reading calls us to climate action both outwardly and inwardly
Sermon by Canon David Hodgson based on the gospel account of Jesus healing a woman on the Sabbath day.
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson at All Saints Church, on 14th August 2022, based on Luke 12:49-56 - Hannah explores how Jesus' message and the values of the Kingdom of God will cause division as they conflict with the values of the world.
This sermon by Canon David Hodgson is a call to reclaim confidence in asking for help from God in prayer and on behalf of others. Based on the teaching of Christ in Luke Chapter 11.
Emma Cantrell, Founder and CEO of Wokingham-based charity First Days speaks about the values and motivations which drive the work of this charity which supports families facing hardship.
Ruth Wilde, national coordinator of Inclusive Church came to All Saints Wokingham to talk about Inclusive Church and also to find the challenge to us now in the well-known gospel story of the Good Samaritan
The Reverend Colin James preaches on the topic "All God's Children" based on the Letter of St Paul to the Galatians Chapter 3 verses 23-29
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'Being with is the inner dynamic of the Trinity - God being with God; it is the essence of God being with us in Christ; and it is the fulfilment of the Spirit's work in our being with one another.' Sam Wells, A Nazareth Manifesto, 2015.
Making the connection between a lesser- known of HM The Queen's sporting interests and the message of the Day of Pentecost, this sermon by Canon David Hodgson, Rector, explains why Christians need to call on the Holy Spirit.
Paul and Silas’ praying and praise in prison brought them peace, testified of their love of God, and transformed the lives of the prison guard. What are you using your power of praise for today?
A sermon by Chrispen Gumbs at All Saints Church Wokingham on the 7th Sunday of Easter
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson on 8th May 2022 on John 10:22-30 exploring Jesus the good shepherd, his call to all of us, and the importance of actions over words
A sermon about the call of Jesus to each one of us to follow him, by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher at All Saints, based on a discussion of the meaning of the 21st chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John.
Listen to Colin lead us to worshipping Jesus as our Lord and our Saviour, just as Thomas did.
The story of the suffering and death of Christ according to the gospel of Saint Luke, read by parishioners of the Church of England parish of Wokingham (All Saints) in Berkshire, England on Palm Sunday morning, 10th April 2022
In Philippians 3:12 Paul while pressing on, holds on to Christ, as Christ holds on to him. What does it mean to be held by Christ and why does Christ hold us?
What did Mary say when she learned she was going to give birth to the Saviour of the world? The answer is quite surprising. A meditation by Canon David Hodgson
(Episode art - Detail of the Reredos Panel at All Saints Church Wokingham - photograph by Hemma Mason)
A sermon on the Third Sunday of Lent by John Boylan, our Authorised Lay Preacher, based on the teaching of Jesus in Saint Luke Chapter 13 verses 1 to 9. The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel passage by The Reverend Becky Medlicott.
Sermon from Revd Hannah based on Luke 13:31-35 exploring Jesus' focus on his mission and his motivation of love for people
In the story of the tempting of Jesus by the devil we see a model of what genuine leadership looks like. Sermon by Canon David Hodgson on the first Sunday of Lent
Based on Luke 8 when Jesus calms the storm, Revd Hannah explores the relationship between faith and fear, and the times when Jesus does not calm the storms in our lives
The Reverend Becky Medlicott shares how she experienced God's call on her life and how we might experience it in our lives; with reflection based on Isaiah Chapter 6 vv 1-8, and Luke Chapter 5 vv 1-11
A sermon on the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) by the Reverend Hannah Higginson.
A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany by John Boylan, based on Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10 and Luke 4.14-21
A sermon on faith and generosity by The Reverend Colin James based on the story of the changing of the water into wine by Jesus; on the Second Sunday of Epiphany 2022
A sermon about generosity on the Feast of the Baptism of Christ by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson
A Christmas message for 2021 by Canon David Hodgson. The Revd Becky Medlicott reads from the gospel of St John Chapter 1
A reflective sermon by The Reverend Colin James for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Based on the gospel of St Luke Chapter 1: 39 - 55; read by The Reverend Becky Medlicott.
A sermon on the relevance today of john the Baptist's call for repentance, by Canon David Hodgson on the Third Sunday of Advent
A sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher, on the inspiration we can draw from the example of John the Baptist.
This is the first in the Advent series of sermons from All Saints Church Wokingham. It is a sermon by Canon David Hodgson on Advent Sunday entitled "Looking ahead with hope and confidence".
Is Christ the King in our lives? What kind of a king is Christ? A sermon by Chrispen Gumbs on the Feast of Christ the King.
Sermon on Remembrance Sunday by The Reverend Becky Medlicott at the Parish Communion service in All Saints Church Wokingham.
On the Sunday after the brutal killing of the serving MP Sir David Amess, a man of Christian faith and service, The Reverend Becky Medlicott explores the source of our inspiration as Christians to serve others before ourselves and finds it in heartfelt prayer.
The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel - Mark 10.35-45
A sermon by John Boylan our Lay Preacher on the Christian response to the climate and environmental emergency.
A sermon by John Boylan our Authorised Lay Preacher on the Third Sunday of the Season of Creation based on the Letter of James (3.13 - 4.3,7-8a) and the Gospel of Mark (9.30-37)
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson about Christian sacrifice and hope in the face of global warming. The Second Sunday of the Season of Creation. Based on the Gospel according to St Mark Chapter 8.
A sermon by the Reverend Colin James on the First Sunday of the Season of Creation , based on a reading from the Letter of James. The sermon is preceded by the reading, read by Clive Chaney.
A sermon on dealing and responding to the climate emergency based on The Letter to the Ephesians by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by a reading of Ephesians Chapter 6:10-20, read by Judith Scott.
A sermon by Chrispen Gumbs, ordinand-in-training at All Saints Church Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel of the day John 6.51-58
The gospel reading and sermon on the Feast of Saint James 2021 by Reverend Becky Medlicott
A sermon by Chrispen Gumbs, our ordinand-in-training, on the Letter to the Ephesians Chapter 2.11-22
A sermon by The Reverend Colin James on Sunday 11th July at All Saints Church Wokingham. The sermon is preceded by the reading of the gospel on which it is based, read by The Reverend Becky Medlicott.
The sermon by John Boylan based on the gospel account of Jesus' return to his hometown is preceded by the relevant gospel passage read by The Revd Becky Medlicott.
A sermon based on the gospel according to St Mark Chapter 5 verses 21 -43 for Sunday 27th June 2021 at All Saints Church Wokingham. The gospel reading precedes the sermon.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson for Environment Sunday based on bible readings from Genesis and the Gospel of Mark. The sermon is preceded by the reading from the Gospel of Mark.
The Reverend Colin James preaches about being adopted children of God on Trinity Sunday
This is a sermon preached by Canon David Hodgson , Rector of All Saints Wokingham on the Day of Pentecost 2021 about the power of the Holy Spirit to change us; and the purposes of the spaceforall project at All Saints Church to make changes in the community.
A sermon by the All Saints Wokingham Lay Preacher John Boylan on the Feast of the Ascension 2021
Canon David Hodgson explores choosing to pray in all circumstances and choosing to love without counting the cost on Sunday 9th May.
This sermon is based on two Bible readings in the Acts of the Apostles and in John's Gospel. The two readings will be heard first followed by the sermon. This is a live recording from a service in All Saints Church Wokingham on the 5th Sunday of Easter, 2nd May 2021
A message from Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, about spaceforall, the All Saints Church community project to create an open and accessible community space in the church building.
The Reverend Colin James reads the gospel according to Saint Luke 24.36-48 followed by a sermon, on the Third Sunday of Easter.
A sermon by Authorised Lay Preacher, John Boylan, at All Saints Church on Sunday 11th April 2021
The reading of the passion of Christ in St Mark's Gospel on Palm Sunday 2021 at All Saints Church Wokingham
This sermon explores how the sufferings of Christ give us strength and hope today and help as we reflect on the grief and loss being suffered by so many as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Canon David Hodgson asks what Christian faith today can learn from celebrating Mothering Sunday
A sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent 2021 by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, based on the gospel of the day, Mark 8: 31-38
Sermon recorded for All Saints Church Wokingham's online Parish Communion service on Sunday 14th February 2021. This sermon is based on the gospel according to Saint Marck Chapter 9 v 2-8; the gospel reading precedes the sermon in this episode.
Our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan interprets the message in Chapter 7 of St Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians.
This sermon is a message of hope for a community in a national emergency as Covid-19 infection rates rise to their highest levels yet seen.
An all-age talk for Christmas Day by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham
The Christmas Midnight Communion service was a pre-recorded video released on Christmas Eve. This is the sermon by The Reverend Colin James included in the service.
John Boylan considers the importance of the appearance of John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus. Based on the first chapter of St John's gospel.
A sermon by The Reverend Colin James based on the opening verses of Saint Mark's Gospel, delivered on the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2020
Sermon for Christ the King
A sermon from Sunday 22nd November, by Canon David Hodgson.
Based on the gospel reading Matthew 25: 31-46
Listen to the 7 poems written by local people of Wokingham on the theme of Remembrance with an introduction by Canon David Hodgson.
Poets are;
Peter Barrett, John Boylan, Martin Haslam, David Hodgson, Colin James, Mhairi Lochhead.
In this sermon on the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist and physician, The Reverend Hannah Higginson calls us to reflect on the value of healthcare workers during this pandemic and also explores the episode in which Jesus healed a woman who had been bleeding for 12 years.
A sermon based on Matthew 22 vv 1-14, The Parable of the Wedding Feast, by Canon David Hodgson.
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for Harvest 27th September, based on readings from Philippians 2:1-11 and Matthew 21:23-32 - will we be moved to action over issues of injustice?
A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of the Season of Creation based on Matthew 20: 1-16 by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson. (Includes reading of the gospel).
Sermon from Revd Hannah Higginson for 30th August 2020 based on the readings Matthew 16:21-28 and Romans 12:9-21
A sermon by the Rev'd. Canon David Hodgson on Sunday 23rd August based on Matthew 16: 13 -20
Sermon by the Revd Hannah Higginson for 2nd August 2020, based on Matthew 14:13-21 Feeding of the 5000
Sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher of All Saints Church Wokingham given on 7th Sunday after Trinity, 19th July 2020
A sermon for Trinity Sunday and Environment Sunday by Canon David Hodgson on the twin themes of God and nature.
Sermon for 17th May 2020 from Revd Hannah Higginson on John 14:15-21 the promise of the Holy Spirit
Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter for All Saints Church Wokingham's online Communion Service
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson on the 4th Sunday of Easter - 3rd May 2020 - based on sayings of Jesus from St Johns Gospel - Chapter 10 verses 1 -10.
Hear a sermon by our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan on the description in John 20.19-end of Jesus' appearance in the locked room
A special talk for Earth Day given by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Church Wokingham
Easter Day sermon from the Revd Hannah Higginson exploring the relevance of the empty tomb for our lives
Given by Canon David Hodgson as part of a broadcast Communion service on the first Sunday of church closures because of the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19.
A sermon by The Reverend Colin James about God's gifts and our responsibilities to care for God's creation.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson for the launch of the fundraising appeal for the spaceforall project.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham, on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson on Christian discipleship and mission at All Saints Church Wokingham.
A sermon on the need to make the flourishing of children everywhere central to the practise of Christian faith. By Canon David Hodgson on the First Sunday of Christmas 2019 following the reading of the Gospel of Saints Matthew's account of the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem by Herod the Great.
Sermon for Christmas Midnight service by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, Rector of All Saints Wokingham. Christmas 2019.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson about how to think about God in a world of injustice and disasters.
A sermon for Remembrance Sunday given by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson; based on biblical texts from the Book of Job and the Gospel of Luke (Job 19.23-27a; Luke 20.27-38)
A sermon by the Rector Canon David Hodgson on All Saints Sunday at the start of a time of prayer and preparation for the work of adapting and offering the church building as a space for all.
Rector of All Saints, Canon David Hodgson, urges people of faith to believe in the power of the cry for climate justice.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson based on the Gospel of St Luke Chapter 17 verses 11-19.
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson on the good news we have in this time of crisis for our planet
The sermon by the Revd Colin James issues a powerful call to choose life for the future of our children and the planet. It is the second selling in our season of creation series.
A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson based on the story of Jesus' healing of a woman for which he was criticised.
Although there is much talk about optimism in the country today there is not much talk about true faith. The Reverend Colin James explores and contrasts the two.
Sermon based on parable of farmer in Luke 12.13-22 by John Boylan, Authorised lay Preacher.
A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham based on the teaching of Jesus about prayer found in Saint Luke's Gospel Chapter 11 verse 1 -13.
A reflection on some sayings of Jesus, by Canon David Hodgson, on a day when US President Trump tweeted racist remarks
This sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson, Associate Priest at All Saints Church Wokingham, brings an honest and insightful message for busy people based on the story of Martha and Mary in the gospel according to Saint Luke.
A sermon by our Authorised Lay Preacher John Boylan giving a fresh slant on Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. Delivered at All Saints Church Wokingham 14th July 2019
A sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher, about God's kingdom and today's kingdoms. Delivered at All Saints Church Wokingham 30th June 2019.
A sermon based on the Apostle Paul's teaching that we are all one in Christ Jesus, in the letter to the Galatians. By The Reverend Colin James at All Saints Parish Church Wokingham
A sermon on Trinity Sunday 2019 by Canon David Hodgson. Listen to how both the incomprehensible mystery of God and the relational character of God in love for us, which the doctrine of the Holy Trinity teaches, are necessary for our growth into the full humanity God has created and redeemed us for.
Sermon on Pentecost Sunday by Canon David Hodgson about the the work of the Holy Spirit in the world.
The final sermon in the series "Caring Community" by Canon David Hodgson, at All Saints Church Wokingham, 26th May 2019
A sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher, in the series "Caring Community" at All Saints Church Wokingham 19th May 2019
A sermon in the series "Caring Community" by The Reverend Colin James on 12th May 2019 at All Saints Church Wokingham
Sermon from 5th May 2019 on John 21: v1-19 by Rev'd Hannah Higginson of All Saints Church Wokingham
A sermon by the Revd Canon David Hodgson Rector of All Saints Church Wokingham on the Second Sunday of Easter
A sermon for Easter 2019 by the Rev'd Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham
Extravagant God. A sermon by The Rev'd Canon David Hodgson on Passion Sunday 2019. Based on John 12;1-8 and Philippians 3: 4 -14.
Key words; Christ, gospel, God, extravagance, waste, utilitarian, compassion, generosity, faith, gratitude, co-operative, self-interest, feelings, rational, calculation, perfume, serving, economics, religion.
A sermon for the start of Lent 2019 by John Boylan, lay preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham
A sermon by Canon David Hodgson at All Saints Church Wokingham on the first Sunday of Lent 2019.
Key words: Jesus, temptation, love, God, Lent, unworthy, violent,sinners, wealth, power, money, good news, Christ,
A sermon by The Rev'd Hannah Higginson at All Saints Church Wokingham on the Sunday before Lent
A sermon by The Rev'd Colin James, Honorary Priest, All Saints Church Wokingham on the occasion of the celebration of his 50 years as a licensed minster.
A sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham, based on the blessing and woes pronounced by Jesus (Luke 6: 17 -26).
A sermon by The Reverend Canon David Hodgson, Rector of Wokingham All Saints, based on the gospel according to S. Luke Chapter 5 verses 1 -11.
Key words: fish, kingdom of God, Jesus, Christ, God, Simon,miracle, abundance, sustainability, economy, habitat, good news, welcome, ministry, blessing, grace, relationship with God,forgiveness, acceptance, hope, faith, joy, confidence, catechesis.
Sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson on the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) 3rd February 2019
Based on the ancient story of the great prophet of Israel, Samuel, called upon as a young apprentice to speak the difficult truth to his master; this sermon by Canon David Hodgson calls upon the current Government to listen to the truth about the impact its policies have had in increasing poverty and hardship for the most vulnerable people in the UK; and to make the policy changes needed.
A sermon about how the Spirit of Christ has changed human life for good; by The Rev'd Canon David Hodgson, based on the story of Jesus' miracle at the wedding in Cana. Includes a hilarious "wedding rescue" anecdote.
A sermon by The Reverend Hannah Higginson on the Sunday after Christmas 2018 at All Saints Parish Church Wokingham
Sermon by Canon David Hodgson on 4th Sunday in Advent about the hopeful challenging message of Mary's Song.
Sermon by Canon David Hodgson Rector of All Saints Wokingham on the Feast of St Simon and St Jude.
Sermon by John Boylan on Sunday 5th August 2018 based on the gospel reading John 6. 24-35.
Sermon by Reverend Canon David Hodgson 29th July 2018 based on the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand by Jesus.
Interview of Archdeacon of Berkshire Ven. Olivia Graham about missional church. Interviewed by Peter Barrett.
Sermon by John Boylan, Authorised Lay Preacher at All Saints Church Wokingham. Bible reading: Mark 2.23-3.6 Introduction: There’s a story about an American tourist driving through a remote part of Southern Ireland. It was a very hot day and he was pleased, having not passed anyone in over 30 minutes, to find a little pub albeit in the middle of nowhere where he could stop for lunch and ask directions. On entering the pub, he found it completely empty apart from the Landlord, who greeted him with a big smile and welcome. “Gee this is wonderful” he said, “I’m dying for a cold beer.”
Sermon by Canon David Hodgson Sunday 10th June 2018 Bible reading: Mark 3: 20 -35 Introduction: When it was announced last week that Paul Dacre was retiring as editor of the Daily Mail there have been few retirement announcements that have provoked such a wide range of reactions. To some, he was a “true icon”. To Lord Rothermere he was “the greatest Fleet Street editor of his generation” – but then Rothermere owns the Daily Mail! To Labour Lord Adonis “it seems like a moment of national liberation. This influence has been so negative on our public life for 25 years.” To Conservative MP Nicholas Soames “It’s impossible to overestimate Dacre’s poison at The Mail - no man can be called a ‘great’ editor who permits the headline that the Judges are the ‘Enemies of the People’”. Those reactions to Paul Dacre’s retirement are a useful reminder that the idea of news as neutral – or that news media simply report the facts of events- is definitely a fantasy..