Sermons
Below you can find transcripts of sermons our clergy and guest preachers have given at recent Abbey services. They deal with current theological issues, religion and world events, and the interpretation of biblical texts.
Where possible, we provide an audio and video recording of the sermon.
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday after Trinity 2025
Be careful with your desires; don’t let them rule you.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 6th July 2025
Sermon preached at Evensong on St Peter's Day 2025
'Do you love me?' Share my mission.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 29th June 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2025
This is the Lord’s commandment; and if you keep it, it is enough.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 18th May 2025
Address given at the Oath and Installation of the Great Master and Knights Grand Cross of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
'Think on these things.'
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster
Friday, 16th May 2025
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Easter 2025
The centrepiece of the Fourth Gospel.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 4th May 2025
Sermon preached at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2025
Walking together on the road to Emmaus.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 27th April 2025
