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Rev'd Canon Chris Palmer shares this sermon reflecting on Jesus' response to abuse of power in the Bible, and how we must be aware of our own power and influence. (Mark 10:2-16)

Rev'd Samantha Stayte shares this sermon reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and what it means when Jesus asks us to 'take up our cross' (Mark 8:27-38)

Rev'd Canon Cate Edmonds shares this sermon reflecting on Jesus' encounters with the marginalised, and reminding us that His love is for everyone (Mark 7:24-37).

The Ven. Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes shares this sermon for reflecting on God's generosity and reminding us that 'every good and perfect gift is from above' (James 1.17)

'The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.' Dr. Jon Curtis shares this sermon reflecting on Jesus' teaching in John 6:56-69.

The Rt. Rev'd Jackie Searle, Bishop of Crediton shares this sermon reflecting on Mary's Song and how it is a song for us today. (Luke 1:46-55)

Rev'd Preb. Philip Sourbut shares this sermon reflecting on what it means when Jesus says he is the 'Bread of Life'. (John 6)

Rev'd Preb. Jackie Taylor shares this sermon for Lammas Sunday, reflecting on the meaning of the holiday and how God makes the ordinary extraordinary. (Leviticus 23:8-14, James 5.7-9, John 4.31-38)

Rev'd Preb. Rosie Austin shares this sermon for the feast day of St James the Apostle, reflecting on his life and how Jesus taught him to serve others. (Matthew 20:20-28, Acts 11:27 – 12:2)

Rev'd Hannah Mears reflects on the characteristics of holiness, and how we can become more like Christ. (Mark 6:14-29)

Sunday 4 July is the first-ever National Thank You Day, a chance to say thanks to the people who have been making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Archdeacon of Plymouth, Nick Shutt, looks at what it means to give and receive thanks in this 10-minute video sermon. thankyouday.org.uk

Rev'd Preb James Grier shares this sermon for the 4th Sunday after Trinity, reflecting on the story of Jesus healing the bleeding woman and reminding us we never need to be ashamed with God. (Mark 5:25-34)

Dr. Jon Curtis shares this sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Trinity, reminding us that Jesus is the source of all light in the world, and encouraging us to reflect that light to those around us. (John 1:4-5)

Rev'd Professor Gina Radford shares this sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity reflecting on the parable of the mustard seed (Mark 4: 30-32.)

Rev'd Preb. Deborah Parsons shares this sermon for World Environment Day exploring our relationship with creation and our search for restoration.

The Ven. Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter shares this sermon for Trinity Sunday reflecting on what it means for God to be 3 in 1 and 1 in 3.

Rev'd Preb. James Grier reflects on the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit and emerging from the upper room on the day of Pentecost.

The Bishop of Crediton, the Rt. Rev'd Jackie Searle, is the Diocese of Exeter Advocate for the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process. Here she talks about why she believes engaging with the questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage it raises is “the task of our generation”. Find out more about LLF here: https://exeter.anglican.org/res.../living-in-love-and-faith/

The Bishop of Exeter, Robert Atwell shares this 5-part series on Exodus for Lent 2021. This episode focuses on these passages: Deuteronomy 8 and Joshua 1.1-9 Bishop Robert recommends these pieces of music to accompany this week's reflection: Tierson, La Valse d'Amelie Horner, My Heart Will Go On Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

The Bishop of Exeter, Robert Atwell shares this 5-part series on Exodus for Lent 2021. This episode focuses on these passages: Exodus 33:12-34:8 and Deuteronomy 4:9-11 Bishop Robert recommends these pieces of music to accompany this week's reflection: George Fenton, The Blue Planet Eno, An Ending (Ascent)

The Bishop of Exeter, Robert Atwell shares this 5-part series on Exodus for Lent 2021. This episode focuses on these passages: Exodus 16:1-3, 16:4-23 and Hosea 2:14-15. Bishop Robert recommends these pieces of music to accompany this week's reflection: The English Patient theme from The English Patient Soundtrack by Gabriel Yared J.S. Bach, Cello Sonata in G minor, 1st movement. ‘Adagio'

The Bishop of Exeter, Robert Atwell shares this 5-part series on Exodus for Lent 2021. This episode focuses on these passages: Exodus 13:17-22, 14:19-31 and 15.1-18. Bishop Robert recommends these pieces of music to accompany this week's reflection: Edward Elgar, Sospiri for strings, harp and organ op.70 Arvo Part, ‘Spiegel im Spiege'

The Bishop of Exeter, Robert Atwell shares this 5-part series on Exodus for Lent 2021. This episode focuses on these passages: Exodus 1:15-21, 5:1-23 and 3:1-6. Bishop Robert recommends these pieces of music to accompany this week's reflection: Górecki, Symphony no: 3 ‘Symphony of Sorrowful Songs'; 2nd movement ‘Lento e Largo' African-American Spiritual: ‘Go down, Moses'