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How might we as a community resist some of the wider forces in our country that seem to be so hostile to the Gospel? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on his travels in Germany.
"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?" Luke 14:34
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on table manners as we read about Jesus at the Pharisee’s House.
"When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited." Luke 14:8
In a fast paced world of constant communication, Revd Beth Keith explores how we can find rest and time to evaluate our priorities in summer pilgrimages.
"...they saw [the things promised] and welcomed them from a distance."
Hebrews 11:13
No matter how much we have, we are always aware of what we do not have. Revd Catherine Staziker explores the parable of the rich fool.
"Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain." Luke 12:18
In these turbulent and challenging times, Revd Captain Ian Maher asks two questions.
Where is God in all this?
What is God like?
In the answer to the second, we find a new answer to the first.
Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith, tells her own story of a good Samaritan and reflects on what it means to be a neighbour.
"He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Luke 10:2
In his last sermon at Sheffield Cathedral as Bishop of Sheffield, Steven Croft reflects on the our rhythm of being gathered together and sent out to serve others.
Jesus is the best listener you will ever meet. He never deals in the same way with two different people, and that is because he listen and attends to what they are saying.
Listening to others involves humility, attention and care. Bishop of Sheffield Steven Croft reflects on the art of listening.
"Return to your home and tell how much God has done for you." Luke 8:39
Today we too have the opportunity to quietly and reverently offer ourselves a new to the service of God in the very place he has put us.
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"For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47
What is our response to Jesus and how do we prepare for worship? Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the words of Jesus in Luke's gospel.
"I want you to know that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ." Galatians 1:11-12
Professor Peter Ashworth examines Paul's letter to the Galatians and what it means to follow Christ in freedom.
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"But say the word, and my servant will be healed."
Luke 7:7
Revd Catherine Staziker reflects on the story of the Centurion - his faith and his response to the authority of Jesus in Luke's gospel.
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The Eucharist is the means by which we remember and make present Christ in the world. Reverend Captain Ian Maher reflects on its relevance and power.
Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone explores what it means to be a disciple of Christ, reflecting on Luke 14:25-35.
"And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:27). Being a disciple is an all or nothing affair.