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Lest We Forget

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Preached on 8th November 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor

A brief reflection for Remembrance Sunday

Readings: Deuteronomy 6:4–12, Luke 23:32-43


On memory...

  1. We long for remembrance, because we are human

    • Memory values our past

    • Memory values our future

  2. Our memories fail, because we are human

    • Memory is a wonderful but finite gift

    • God also gives us means to preserve our memory of himself

  3. True hope lies in the one who remembers us


4. Two Ways to Smell

Preached on September 6th 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

First Reading:  Mark 7:5-8

Second Reading:  Amos 5:21-24

Third Reading: Hebrews 12:28–13:16

Sermon Notes:

  1. When does worship make the heavens stink?

    - When we barge in, filthy and proud

      • Liturgy

      • Lives

  2. When does worship make our Father smile?

    - When the crucified one fills our lips and our love

      • Liturgy

      • Lives

3. The Exhausted Soul

Preached on August 30th 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

First Reading: Genesis 1:31-2:3

Second reading: Hebrews 3:12-4:11

Sermon Notes:

  1. Human souls need rest

  2. Jesus gives rest to the weary

  3. We rest in him through worship

[Please enjoy the sound of authentic Scottish seagulls, added into the background of this sermon at no extra cost.]

2. The Torn Photograph

Preached on August 23rd 2020 by Rupert Hunt Taylor

Worth and Worship: Humanity Rediscovered

Sermon Notes:

Stitching the fabric of creation back together…

  1. A Joyful Gathering: At the heart of this universe is a joyful celebration.

  2. An Aching Rift: That gathering is a dangerous place to be if you don’t belong.

  3. A Spiritual Homecoming: God gives his lost children ways to come home.