St Johns Mexborough

In Matthew 10, we hear Christ's repeated command to his disciples: "Do not be afraid." These are not words spoken to people living comfortable lives. Jesus sends his followers out as sheep among wolves, warning them of opposition, rejection, persecution, and even death.Drawing together the witness of the prophet Jeremiah, St Paul's teaching in Romans, and Jesus's own words in Matthew's Gospel, Fr Morrison explores why Christians need not fear those who can kill the body but cannot touch the soul when we are children of an all-powerful and loving God.

In a world longing for peace, where should we look? Preaching on Romans 5:6-11, Fr Morrison explores the Bible's diagnosis of humanity's deepest problem and God's great solution. True peace between people can only be found when peace with God is restored. Through the death and resurrection of Christ, enemies are reconciled, wandering sheep are brought home, and sinners are welcomed into the family of God. This is the good news of the gospel: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, so that we might have peace with God and the hope of everlasting life.

On the Feast of Corpus Christi, we reflect on one of the most startling and divisive statements Jesus ever made: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life.” Drawing together the history of the manna in the wilderness and Christ's controversial teaching in John 6, this sermon explores why the Eucharist lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Far more than a symbol, it is our living encounter with the risen Lord, who feeds us with his flesh and blood and sustains us for our journey to the promised land.

The doctrine of the Trinity is not abstract theology but the very heart of the Gospel: the Father sends, the Son saves, and the Spirit gives life. In this sermon, Fr Morrison explores how the God who once revealed himself to Moses in cloud and fire has now made himself known fully in Jesus Christ and through the gift of the Holy Spirit. We consider God's declaration of his own character as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love," and see how that same divine love is displayed supremely in the sending of the Son for the salvation of the world.

At Pentecost, we remember not only the coming of the Holy Spirit, but the commissioning of the Church for her mission in the world. Here, Fr Morrison explores Pentecost as the moment Christ empowers his people with divine courage, holiness, and truth for the spiritual battle against sin, death, and hell.

At this Ascensiontide, we reflect upon the glory of Jesus Christ — risen from the dead, ascended into heaven, and enthroned at the right hand of the Father.Fr Morrison explores Christ’s heavenly reign, his continual intercession for his people, and the confidence Christians have because the crucified and risen Lord now reigns over all things and will come again in glory.

The early Christians did not change the world through power, wealth, or influence, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, Fr Morrison reflects on the bold witness of the Apostles, the courage of the martyrs, and the truth of the Gospel they proclaimed. What does faithful Christian witness look like in an age hostile to truth and holiness?

Fr Edward Morrison preaches on John 14:1–12, in which Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In a world that treats religion as subjective and interchangeable, Fr Morrison encourages us to recognise the exclusive claims of Christ and the certainty of God’s self-revelation in him.

Fr Edward Morrison preaches on Luke 24:13-35, exploring how the risen Jesus was made known to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. As their eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread, we see how Christ continues to abide with his people today in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.