Show Notes
Tim explores the Transfiguration in this sermon, considering that strange moment when Jesus is revealed in full glory before three bewildered disciples and why it might exactly the vision we need in the sombre season of Lent.
As Lenten practices clear the way to hear Jesus' voice and find courage to shine his light - we're invited to ask ourselves, 'what would it look like to go up the mountain and then have courage to go back down?'
Gospel reading and key texts Matt 17:1-9 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
More from St Michael's talks & sermons
As we get closer to the general election, the intersection of faith, politics and the church sparks questions and wonderings - which we will cover in this series. To kick off the series Matthew looks at the life of William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury (1942–1944) and asks how might we combine personal commitment to Christ with practical efforts to create a more just society? Excerpts from Temple's book 'Christianity and the Social Order' can be heard in the sermon.
In this sermon, Chris answers questions from parishioners sparked by our recent six part series on Galatians.
In the last sermon in this series, Chris points us to three questions answered in Galatians: - How does the law enslave? - What does freedom mean in practice? - What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the new community?
Part five in our series on the enduring challenge of Paul's letter to the Galatians guided by Emeritus Professor Chris Marshall.
Part four in our series on the enduring challenge of Paul's letter to the Galatians guided by Emeritus Professor Chris Marshall. Paul continues to fight against a diminishing of the work of the cross. He speaks to the evidence of the Spirit's work, the witness of scripture and caution around the dark side of the law.