Sermons from All Saints Church, Wokingham

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 m...

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.

Sermon by Revd Colin James from 31st July 2022 based on Luke 12:13-21

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 Photo by Yulia Gadalina on Unsplash   

'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?

Sermon on Mothering Sunday 2022

A sermon for mothering Sunday based on the story of Moses in the bullrushes.

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

A sermon From The Reverend Colin James on the Sunday next Before 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