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 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025
‘Surely, I am coming soon.’
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025
Being a Christian has consequences.
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 21st December 2025
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Third Sunday of Advent 2025
“Are you the one who is to come?”
The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor
Sunday, 14th December 2025
Address given at a Service to celebrate Christian Witness in Advent
All over the world ploughshares are being beaten into swords.
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Radcliffe OP
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Address given at the Parliamentary Carol Service 2025
What might people say of us?
The Right Reverend Richard Jackson Bishop of Hereford
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Sermon preached at Evensong on the feast of Christ the King 2025
My kingdom is not from here.
The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon in Residence
Sunday, 23rd November 2025
