The prayer of Jesus in John 17 for himself, his disciples at that time, and for future disciples.
Based on John Chapter 17 the sermon focuses on John 17: 24 when Jesus prays to his Father for all future believers "Father I want those you have given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world". Andrew explains that "Glory" in John's Gospel usually refers to an outpouring of Divine love which is then reciprocated.
Confidence because we believe
Based on 1 John 5 the sermon looks at the assurance that John sets out to give his readers that anyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God and has eternal life. Three test have been proposed - 1) Theological - ie do we believe that Jesus is the Son of God; 2) Moral - ie are we keeping God's commands; 3) Social - ie have we been transformed and are we loving one another as Jesus taught us.
Jesus feeds the five thousand
This sermon was based on the passage in Matthew 14: vv 13-21 when Jesus feeds five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. Jesus knew that his disciples could not do this on their own, but if they brought the little that they had to Jesus then this would be used for his purposes. The same message is for us that we may consider that we have little to give but if we bring what we have to Jesus then he will make the best use of what we have.
Who did Jesus come to save?
Based on Luke Chapter 19 v.10 this sermon answers the question of "Who did Jesus come to save?". Jesus came to save the lost, namely, those who acknowledge their need for redemption. The sermon also reminds us as written in Ephesians 2 : 8-10 that we have been saved by grace through faith, and this is not from ourselves it is a gift of God, not by works so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.
The parable of the weeds
This sermon is based on the parable of the weeds (also known as the parable of the Wheat and Tares) found in Matthew chapter 13. Jesus explains the parable to the disciples later and tells them why evil exists in the world and that there will be an ultimate judgment for all evil. The parable teaches us that we should show patient endurance in the present world secure in the knowledge that there will be an ultimate judgment when Jesus returns.
The Parable of the Sower
Based on the passage from Matthew 13 vv 1-23 where Jesus tells the parable of the farmer who sows seed which falls in four different places representing the different ways that people respond to the word of God - the path; the rocky ground; among thorns and in the good soil where the seed yields a plentiful harvest.
The Fourth Commandment "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy....."
"...Six days shall you labour and do all your work but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God". On the seventh day we are called to rest and to worship God.
The Third Commandment "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain...."
"....for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain". The original meaning of the word for "take" has a broader meaning than just misusing the name in speech which is so common now-a-days. The word also meant to "bear" or to "carry, and therefore, we are not to bear the name of God in vain. Consequently, as children of God and his "ambassadors" we are to avoid hypocrisy and live lives that are worthy of our calling.
The Second Commandment
The second of the sermon series looking at the Ten Commandment. This sermon focuses on the second commandment in Exodus 20 verses 4 - 6. "You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below....
William Tyndale Talk
A talk given by The Rev. Andrew Dow to mark the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale's landmark translation of the New Testament, which was the first complete translation from the original Greek into English. This talk about Tyndale and his faith was delivered in Cherington and Stourton Village Hall on 11 June 2026.
THE FIRST COMMANDMENT - Exodus 20: 1-3
This was the first sermon in a series on the Ten Commandments and looks at the first Commandment "You shall have no other gods before me". The Ten Commandments were not given as a "ladder" by which we can reach God but as response to what God has already done for us.
Pentecost Sunday
The transformation of the disciples through the power of the Holy Spirit from dispirited fishermen into effective communicators of the Gospel message.
The Ascension of Jesus
The ascension of Jesus marked the end of his earthly ministry and the beginning of his heavenly ministry. We should praise God for Jesus now, our heavenly King, our heavenly host preparing a place for us; our high priest making intercessions for us, and empowering us daily with the Holy Spirit for works of service.
The Rich Fool
Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Fool to explain that life does not consist in an abundance of possessions, and to warn against storing up things for ourselves and not being rich towards God.
The Great Banquet
Jesus told the parable of the great banquet where a man invited many people to a great banquet but when the banquet was ready those invited made weak excuses as to why they could not attend. The master of the house was angry and invited the poor, crippled, blind, and lame instead. None of those invited were able to taste the banquet.
"Fishers of men"
Jesus appears to seven of the disciples by the sea of Galilee. After a night's fishing the disciples had caught nothing, but when they followed the advice of Jesus to fish on the right side of the boat they caught a full net of fish. Jesus then invites them to come and have breakfast with him. Later the disciples will be sent out to be fishers of men.
On the road to Emmaus
On the first Easter Sunday Jesus walked with two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus, however they did not recognise him until he shared a meal with them and he took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them. Their eyes were opened.
(please note that the sound quality is not as clear as usual as the microphone was positioned too far away)
The Triumphal Entry - Jesus, our humble servant King
Palm Sunday sermon - Mark 11: 1-11. Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey as the crowd shout "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!"
God is our refuge and strength - Psalm 46
A sermon on Psalm 46, a Psalm which gives us the assurance that, despite all the troubles in this world, God is our very present help.
Mothering Sunday Service
This was the sermon at the All-Age Mothering Sunday service at St Barnabas and St Nicholas in Burmington on the fourth Sunday of Lent
True giving brings a spiritual harvest
Our fourth and final sermon on the subject of giving to the church, the Mission account and other charities, based on the Bible passage from 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15
True giving is cheerful not grudging
This is the third of our four sermon series on giving and is based upon 2 Corinthians 9: 1-7
True giving aims at equality and welcomes accountability
Sermon 2 of our series of four sermons on giving - this sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 8 10-24. (Please note that there is some unavoidable occasional background noise from the children's area on the recording).
True giving is a sacrificial response to the grace of Christ
The first of a series of four sermons on giving - this sermon is based upon 2 Corinthians 8:1-9