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Sermons by Rev'd Bob Edy

Bob was ordained (in mid-life!) in 1993 and appointed vicar of Ducklington in 1999. He was formally inducted as Rector of the parish in November 2013. From 1979 to 2008 he worked at Henry Box School as head of History, Head of Year and then Deputy Head. He is married to Ruth, father to Rhoda and Charlotte and grandfather to Esther, Benjy, Gemma and Isaac. Bob enjoys sport, particularly golf and cricket, and is very enthusiastic about the annual Greenbelt Festival. He enjoys discussing faith issues with individuals and small groups and feels that being a vicar is an enormous privilege – and quite hard work too! Bob left St Bartholomew’s, in May 2015, for a slightly quieter life as Chaplain at Rendcomb College.

Bob moved back to Witney for retirement and is grateful for the opportunity to take part occasionally in leading worship at St Bartholomew’s.

Take hold of life

Gospel Reading          Luke 16.19–31 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke All     Glory to you, O Lord.   ‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered…

The crunch question: Who do you say that I am?

Gospel Reading       Matthew 16.13–19  Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All     Glory to you, O Lord.      Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others…

We turn to Christ

Gospel Reading       John 17.20–26 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, O Lord.      ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and…

Christ The King: The Servant King

First Reading        Daniel 7.9–10, 13, 14  As I watched, thrones were set in place,    and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow,    and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames,    and its wheels were burning fire.  A stream of fire issued    and flowed out from his…