Sermons and talks by Bishop John

You can read some of Bishop John's sermons and talks by clicking the links below (which will open a new window):

• 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 is a member of the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue.  He has written two papers for the Commission, and contributed to its most recent 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.