Sermon
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What if the greatest threat to your spiritual life isn’t sin, but distraction? In the story of Mary and Martha, Jesus gently corrects a hardworking woman not for doing something bad, but for missing something better. In this post, we explore what it means to choose “the good portion”—to sit at the feet of Jesus…
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I had the honour of being invited to preach at a Baptist church down south, and this sermon was the result. What begins with a story about preaching at a youth retreat (with The Emperor’s New Groove as my assigned Disney film, no less!) unfolds into a deeper reflection on fear, doubt, and what it…
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“I will follow you wherever you go.” Bold words spoken to Jesus in Luke 9. But how often do we say similar things without really thinking them through? In this post, I explore what it means to follow Jesus—not just in theory, but in reality. From the hilarity of overconfident running attempts to the sobering…
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Ever notice how your greatest gift is also your biggest liability? Like when someone says, “I didn’t mean to insult my boss… I’m just passionate!” Right. That’ll go well in the HR meeting. In this blog, I unpack how the very strengths God gives us—like loyalty, leadership, or even a quick wit—can become our downfall…
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“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” These words from Jesus in John 14:15 are both a comfort and a challenge. We often speak about love in soft, sentimental terms—but Jesus connects love to obedience. Not a legalistic obedience, but one that flows naturally from relationship. To follow Jesus isn’t just about belief;…
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We all do it. We see someone in gym gear headed to Greggs and think, “Vain!” Spot Christmas lights up in October? “Ridiculous.” Hear a complicated coffee order and brace ourselves for a TED Talk on oat milk? “Pretentious.” But what if those snap judgements are more than just funny observations? What if they’re barriers…
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Ever planned a lads’ summer holiday only to end up uninvited to a couples’ winter getaway in Nottingham? Just me? Cool. Turns out, the disciples had their own version of missing the memo—Jesus rose from the dead just like He said, and they went back to fishing like it was business as usual. In John…
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The people lining the road into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday weren’t just being festive—they were desperate. Waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!” wasn’t a polite welcome; it was a cry for rescue. It was the sound of people under pressure, longing for restoration. And Jesus heard them. He came not on a war horse, but…
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Lent isn’t just about giving up sweets or caffeine for 40 days—it’s about learning to depend on God. When Jesus went into the wilderness, He wasn’t just enduring hunger; He was facing real temptation—the same kinds we face every day. Would He take control or trust the Father? Would He seek power without pain? Would…
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The Methodist Covenant Service is one of those traditions that can feel both beautiful and intimidating. On the surface, it’s about renewing our promises to God at the start of a new year—a fresh start, a chance to realign our priorities. But if you’re not a regular churchgoer (or even if you are), the language…
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