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... and Peter!
The Bishop of Sheffield, the Right Rev Dr Pete Wilcox shares with us the grace, love and hope of Easter Day.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”
Mark 16:6-7
The Revd Captain Ian Maher explores authority from a Christian perspective, and looks at the life and ministry of Jesus as an authoritative source.
"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.
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
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."
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!
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
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
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
Who is Jesus to you?
Revd Captain Mike Reeder takes a closer look at Matthew 16:13-20.
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Bishop Tim Ellis encourages a group of newly ordained Deacons as their ministry begins, with wisdom on journeying through the wilderness.
The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley invites us to consider the three ways that grace can equip us to follow Christ more truly.
"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matt 10:34
At a time when our country faces much pain, suffering and injustice, Revd Dr Beth Keith reflects of the place of hope.
"As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’" Matt 10:7
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“I am the Lord your God...You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:2-3
On Trinity Sunday, The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley explores what it means to keep the first commandment and to put our trust in God.
