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The Book of Job: Sermon (Part One)
Sermon Notes- Below [PLAY LOUIS ARMSTRONG VIDEO: Wonderful World: SOUND ON] This world is at times beautiful and wonderful, a ‘theatre...
Jon Swales
Oct 14, 202312 min read


Exile and Return- A Sermon (Psalm 123, Ezekiel 36)
Sermon Notes Below. This song, written 13 years before I was born, rightly recognized and proclaimed that the world, and the normal roads...
Jon Swales
Oct 14, 20239 min read


Discipleship and the Kingdom
Jesus proclaimed and embodied the reign and rule of the Father. He declared, 'The Kingdom of God is at hand' (Matthew 4:17), and...
Jon Swales
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Violence and Myths
I was laid awake last night thinking about the horror unfolding in Gaza and Israel. I got up this morning and wrote down a few thoughts....
Jon Swales
Oct 10, 20234 min read


Avoiding Collapse
The science is unequivocal – we find ourselves at a critical juncture in history. Our planet is now 1.2 degrees Celsius warmer than...
Jon Swales
Oct 9, 20232 min read


A Prayer for Israel & Gaza
Father of Creation, God of Justice, The world weeps as violence and war erupt in Israel and Gaza, Our hearts are heavy, Our souls are...
Jon Swales
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Heaven's Sabotage- A Prayer for Ukraine
Father of Creation, God of the Nations, We cry out to you, A litany of lament, A heart song of sadness As we witness war & The death and...
Jon Swales
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Ukraine & the Masters of War: A Prayer
Father of Creation, God of Peace, We thank you for your Son, Jesus, Who proclaimed and enacted a kingdom of peace. A kingdom in which...
Jon Swales
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Shelter from the Storm (Psalm 55)
Father of Creation, God of Justice, Hide not yourself from our pleas for mercy! Attend to us, Attend to your world and our home. Answer...
Jon Swales
Oct 2, 20231 min read


World on Fire
Father of Creation, God of Compassion, Your world is on fire, Our home is on fire. Our hearts ache, We struggle to come to terms with...
Jon Swales
Sep 30, 20231 min read


Exodus & Empire: A Prayer
Father of Creation, God of Redemption, We have heard it said of old, That you acted in history, To redeem your people from tyranny, From...
Jon Swales
Sep 30, 20232 min read


The Destruction of Robin Hood Tree
The Sycamore Gap tree, otherwise known as the Robin Hood tree, is iconic and perhaps one of the most photographed trees in the world. As...
Jon Swales
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Cruciform Adaptation:A Prayer
Father of Creation, God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son wept when he saw what would befall the city. He longed to gather...
Jon Swales
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Ezekiel 16- A Sermon
A sermon preached at St George's Chruch, Leeds on 22nd July 2018. Audio Have your ever tried reading the Old Testament from cover to...
Jon Swales
Sep 27, 202313 min read


How Long, O Lord?
How long, O Lord, Will sea levels rise? How high, O Lord, Will sea levels rise? Before you step in and save and rescue? How long, O Lord,...
Jon Swales
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Creationtide Sermon- Adel, St John
I had the privilege today of preaching at my local parish on ’Creation Sunday’. The video of the service can be found below with some...
Jon Swales
Sep 24, 20237 min read


Dear Leeds Citizen
Dear Leeds Citizen, I am writing this open letter to you out of concern for the future of our city and its citizens. In one sense, this...
Jon Swales
Sep 23, 20234 min read


Hope: Seated with Christ
Ephesians 1:15–2:7 (NIV) - About 10 years ago, I found myself at the top of the Royal Armories. On the roof, I was being sponsored to...
Jon Swales
Sep 23, 20238 min read


King Jesus Gospel: Ascension
Let me begin by sharing with you a story of good news, what we may call the gospel. In the NT, the word translated good news or gospel is...
Jon Swales
Sep 23, 20235 min read


Beatitudes (Lighthouse Version)
When Liberator looked at the crowd he went up a mountain and sat down to encourage his people. He opened his mouth and spoke to his crew...
Jon Swales
Sep 23, 20231 min read
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