Sermons and Teaching

Want to catch up on sermons you may have missed from St Paul's? 

Or just want to go back over something? 

We are recording lots of talks from our Sunday services, as well as other teaching we offer, to help go back over what God might have to say over the weeks. 

11th January 2026: 
Baptism of Jesus

 

Isaiah 42: 1-9
Matthew 3: 13-end
 

Revd John Samuel took the story of the baptism of Jesus and looked at the history of baptism and what its purpose has been and is now. As we repent and choose to follow Jesus, how do we respond to Jesus's call to make disciples of all nations and teach and baptise new believers? 

 

 

18th January 2026: 
Jesus: Lamb of God

 

Isaiah 49:1-7
John 1: 29-42
 

Revd John Samuel joined us for the final time and thought about what it means for us to understand how Jesus was described in John - Chosen One and Lamb of God. And how we are called, like Peter, to tell others about him and be his body in the world.

 

 

4th January 2026: 
Epiphany

 

Matthew 2: 1-12
 

 

We spent some time thinking about the Wise Men's search for Jesus - and how they didn't find him in the people and places that they should have. Revd Abby asks if we are ready to be people - and a church- where Jesus can be found. Are we willing to offer ourselves to his work? 

 

 

28th Dec 2025: 
Christmas 1

 

Ephesians 1: 3-14
John 1: 10-18
 

As we enter the first Sunday after Christmas, Revd Stacy thinks about what it means for Jesus to come and dwell among us as a frail baby, whilst also being fully and completely divine. What does this mystery give to us and how should we receive it?

 

 

24th Dec 2025: 
Midnight Communion

 

 

Isaiah 52:7-10
John 1:1-14
 

At our Christmas Midnight Communion service, Revd Mary looks at how John describes the birth of Jesus as "Logos" (Word), Life, Light and Love entering the world. What does that mean for us this Christmas time? 

 

 

21st Dec 2025: 
Advent 4: Watching and Waiting

 

 

Luke 2/ Matthew 1 & 2

Pop-up Nativity
 

We had fun retelling the Christmas story as we get ready to celebrate and remember Jesus's birth in Bethlehem. But what can we learn from the different people in the story? Are we ready to be faithful, obedient and involved? 

 

 

14th Dec 2025: 
Advent 3: Watching and Waiting

 

 

Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1: 5-17
 

As we draw closer to Christmas and celebrating the birth of Jesus, Ron Ruddock reminds us about what he was sent to do for us and why it was necessary. What do the words from Isaiah tell us about what Jesus came to earth to do for us? 

 

 

7th Dec 2025: 
Advent 2: Watching and Waiting

 

 

Isaiah 58: 6-12
Matthew 3:1-12
 

Revd Stacy looks at the promise of the Messiah in Isaiah 58 - who was God promising to his people? What would he do when he came? As we watch and wait for the second coming of that same Messiah, how does that shape our lives?

 

 

30th Nov 2025: 
Advent 1: Watching and Waiting

 

 

Genesis 12: 1-9
Matthew 24: 36-44
 

Revd John Samuel helps us start the Advent theme of Watching and Waiting by looking at the story of God's call to Abraham to leave the known to go on an adventure into the unknown! Where is God leading us this Advent? 

 

 

23rd Nov 2025: 
Community Living - Signs and Wonders

 

 

Acts 5: 12-16
Matthew 10: 1-8
 

As we remember that Christ is King on this last Sunday of the church year, Sharon Rodman looks at how the community Jesus built was given the authority to perform miracles and wonders in his name. How does that look for us 2000 years later?

 

 

16th Nov 2025: 
Community Living - Worship

 

 

Acts 3: 1-10
John 4: 19-26
 

Revd John thinks about how a community can be built and strengthened when there is worship at the centre. What does it mean to worship in all circumstances? And, as he prepares to leave us, how has John's journey been shaped? 

 

 

9th Nov 2025: 
Community Living - Remembering

 

 

Acts 8: 1-8
Luke 20: 27-38
 

Revd Mary shares the story of Simon the Sorcerer and the bitterness that stopped him receiving the fullness of all that God had for him. What is bitterness holding us back from? How will our community benefit from removing bitterness?

 

 

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