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Month: November 2017

Abandon hope?

November 26, 2017November 26, 2017 / Geoffrey Farrar / 2 Comments

This is the sermon I preached today at Holy Trinity Roehampton, an Anglican church in an ecumenical relationship with minstead Gardens Methodist Church. It was the last Sunday in Advent, usually called the feast Christ the King, when the Christian church usually reflects on the 'last things' - heaven, hell and the last judgement. The … Continue reading Abandon hope?

Trouble with talents

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

This is the sermon I preached this evening on the Parable of the Talents, as it is generally called, at Putney Methodist Church. The text was Matthew 25:14-30. It challenges us all to reflect on the multiple meanings we find in the parables that Jesus told. The meaning of this parable is clear. It’s all … Continue reading Trouble with talents

Remember!

November 12, 2017November 11, 2017 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

This is the sermon I preached today at Barnes Methodist Church on Remembrance Sunday. The set texts were Micah 4:1-7 and Matthew 5:43-48. Remembrance is a theme that runs through the whole of scripture. Indeed, arguably the Bible was written precisely so that people should remember. And as with our service today, the purpose of … Continue reading Remember!

Standing on the shoulders of giants

November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 / Geoffrey Farrar / Leave a comment

This is the sermon I delivered today at Putney Methodist Church today, reflecting on the themes of remembrance and the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. The text was Hebrews 12:1-3. We are now well and truly in the season of remembrance. On Wednesday, Christians across the world marked All Saints Day, … Continue reading Standing on the shoulders of giants

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