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 the Sung Eucharist on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2025

Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.

The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

Sunday, 5th October 2025

Address given at a Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year in England and Wales

Wisdom is what our world needs more than anything.

The Right Reverend Dr Emma Ineson Bishop of Kensington

Wednesday, 1st October 2025

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the feast of St Michael and All Angels 2025

The angels are at the service of the living God, whom they worship day and night.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Monday, 29th September 2025

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 2025

The joy of being wrong.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence

Sunday, 28th September 2025

Sermon preached at Evensong on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2025

The Installation of Tessa Bosworth

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE Dean of Westminster

Sunday, 21st September 2025

Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2025

Knowing our need of God.

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Sunday, 14th September 2025