You can read some of Bishop John's sermons and talks by clicking the links below (which will open a new window):
- 11 September 2022 - Sermon preached on the accession of King Charles III
- 11 September 2022 - Sermon preached on the demise of Queen Elizabeth II
- 5 September 2021 - Sermon preached at A Celebration of Reader Ministry with Admission and Licensing of Readers
- 22 June 2021 - Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod
- Online Lent Course 2021 - Journey into Prayer: praying with icons
- 17 March 2021 - Christian Perspectives on Race Equality for Adren Valley Lent Group
- 18 Oct 2020 - St Luke’s Day sermon preached at Coventry Cathedral 18th October 2020
- 24 Feb 2018 - What does Christianity have to say about ... Freedom? for Churches Together in Berkswell and Balsall Common, Lent Breakfast 2018
- 8 Sep 2016 - "Martyrdom and Communion in the 20th Century" paper delivered at the Bose XXIV International Ecumenical Conference of Orthodox Spirituality
- 24 Apr 2016 - Sermon preached at the University of St Andrew's
- 5 Jul 2015 - Bishop John’s talk (in French) to Colloque: Protestantisme et Vie Monastique
- 18 Jan 2014 - Sermon preached at re-licensing of Readers
- 20 Oct 2013 - Sermon preached at CCN gathering in Germany, Hofgeismar parish Church
- 23 Jul 2013 - Funeral address for Bishop Colin Bennetts
- 29 Jun 2013 - Bishop's Charge at Ordination Retreat
- 25 Jun 2013 - Diocesan Synod Presidential Address
- 25 Apr 2013 - Shakespeare Sermon
- 4 Apr 2012 - For with you is the fountain of life Coventry Cathedral, Holy Week 2012
- 3 Apr 2012 - As lambs among wolves Coventry Cathedral, Holy Week 2012
- 2 Apr 2012 - The whole earth is full of his glory Coventry Cathedral, Holy Week 2012
- 3 Mar 2012 - Standing in the Gap: Intercessory Prayer
- 14 Jan 2012 - Plough Service sermon
- 1 Dec 2011 - Addington Fund Advent Service
- 29 Jan 2011 - Celebration of Readers' Ministry service
- 29 Feb 2008 - Sermon preached at presentation of Cross of Nails to Anglican Communion Office
Publications
Bishop John was a member of the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue. He has written two papers for the Commission, and contributed to its 2016 agreed statement:
- 2016 - "In the Image and Likeness of God: A Hope-Filled Anthropology": An agreed statement between Anglican and Orthodox Churches on the theology of the human person
- 2013 - Repentance, Transformation and Holiness
- 2011 - The Human Person: Sacrifice, Salvation and Community with particular reference to human limitation
Bishop John has also written the follow articles, amongst others:
- Article "Martyrdom and Communion in the twentieth century: a Church of England perspective." in One in Christ, volume 50, number 2 (2016)
- In November 2016, Bishop John wrote a foreword to Prayer and the Priest: Christian Meditation and Priestly Life
- In May 2013, Bishop John wrote to the Church Times about the situation in Syria.
- Bishop John spoke at a seminar on Meditation with Children held in Birmingham in December 2010. A publication containing a selection of the talks given that day may be found here.
- In June 2010, Bishop John wrote to the Church Times about Christian hermits.