"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Revd Canon Christopher Burke invites us to create a graceful, loving and hopeful culture in the world around us.
12th November 2017: The Lamp of Remembrance
“Their name liveth for evermore.”
Remembering keeps hope alive. Revd Canon Keith Farrow reflects on why we must keep the lamp of remembrance burning in our hearts and minds.
5th November 2017: Give Your All
Peter Bradley, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, looks at the Beatitudes and encourages us to respond fully to the gospel by bringing our whole life as an offering before God.
Love God and Love Your Neighbour
Love God and love your neighbour. Revd Captain Ian Maher reflects on words that capture the essence of the gospel and the life to which we are called.
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second it like it:
'Love your neighbour as yourself.'" Matthew 22:37-39
22nd October 2017: Rooted in the Love and Peace of Christ
How do we challenge and engage with the political and social challenges we see around us?
The Revd Canon Christopher Burke reflects on the importance of being rooted and grounded in the love and peace of Christ as we engage with the politics of the world.
15th October 2017: Acts of Love and Service
Revd Captain Ian Maher reflects on our place in the Kingdom of God and invites us to to live lives that make Christ known in the world through acts of love and service.
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son." Matthew 22:1-2
8th October 2017: Thanksgiving
A Wheatfield, with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh. Photo Credit: The National Gallery
The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on the importance of giving thanks in today's culture and reminds us that all gifts come from the Lord.
"If we honestly thank God for our gifts, we will be changed."
1st October 2017: A Light to the Nations
The Bishop of Sheffield, Pete Wilcox reminds us of the importance of keeping sight of the mission and purpose of God.
“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Matthew 21:13
23rd September 2017: Be Generous with Jesus!
The inaugural sermon of the eighth Bishop of Sheffield, the Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox, from his Installation service at Sheffield Cathedral.
Bishop Pete's invitation to the Diocese of Sheffield - be generous with Jesus!
17th September 2017: Forgiveness
How often should we forgive? Revd Canon Keith Farrow explores the pilgrimage of forgiveness.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22
10th September 2017: Christ in Our Midst
Peter Bradley. the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, reflects on Jesus' presence in our lives whether we are experiencing times of great joy or times of great need.
"For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them." Matthew 18:20
3rd September 2017: Follow Me
Revd Canon Christopher Burke reflects on these well known words of Jesus...
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24
27th August 2017: Who Do You Say I Am?
Who is Jesus to you?
Revd Captain Mike Reeder takes a closer look at Matthew 16:13-20.
20th August 2017: Humility met humility
Professor Peter Ashworth explores the story of Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman and reflects on the importance of humility.
“The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said.” Matthew 15:25
6th August 2017: Promises, Promises
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Promises play a very complex role in our lives and in how we communicate with one another. The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley, explores what we can learn about the promises of God at the transfiguration of Jesus.
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!'" Matthew 17:5
30th July 2017: Looking Beyond
Canon Keith Farrow explores Jesus' parables concerning the Kingdom of heaven and his invitation to us to use our imaginations to look beyond what we can see and feel.
“'Have you understood all these things?' Jesus asked. 'Yes', they replied." Matthew 13:51
23rd July 2017: The Parable of Patience
Revd Dr Beth Keith explores what we can learn about patience through the parables of Jesus.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away." Matt 13:24-25
16th July 2017: No Condemnation
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley reflects on the mutual condemnation so prevalent in our society, and what our response could be.
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..." Romans 8:1
9th July 2017: The Role of the Pioneer
The Revd Canon Dr George Lings explores the role of the pioneer and Christ's encouragement to us as we journey through life.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28
2nd July 2017: The Ministry of Deacons
Bishop Tim Ellis encourages a group of newly ordained Deacons as their ministry begins, with wisdom on journeying through the wilderness.