Malcolmdrogers
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I'm a vicar in the Church of England, married, with three great boys.
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Cross and Resurrection
http://crossandresurrection.blogspot.co.uk/
Talks, sermons and reflection on God, life and the things that really matter.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 456 )
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Trafalgar Day Sermon. On the 220th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and th...
KEEPING THE MAST UPRIGHT What Nelson Can Teach Us About Faith and DutyA sermon preached in All Saints, Burnham Thorpe, the birthplace of Lord NelsonIt is... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How Will We Be Judged?
Luke 18:9-14I love this story that Jesus tells. It is about a familiar theme that we find in Luke – a theme that is introduced in the Mary’s song: “God will... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Fragility of Life
Last month I had the privilege of visiting Herculaneum. The archaeological site is smaller than Pompeii and more manageable. There was obvious wealth - a huge... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Leeks, Tractors, and Gratitude: A Harvest Reflection on Luke 17:11-19
Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Read more
Posted on 11 October 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Reflections on Faith.
Luke 17:5-10 "The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith! The Lord replied, ‘If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Giving up Everything for Jesus
Luke 14:25-33[There was a baptism in this Sunday service]Well, having heard that reading, you must wonder what on earth you are about to do in having your... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On Miracles and the Supernatural. For Those Who Can't Believe.
I’ve been speaking with several people over the past few months about the supernatural. They say something like this: “I am drawn to Jesus’ teaching – about... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Learning Humility
Luke 14.7-14 This is not just a passage offering advice about weddings and dinner parties.The audio of this talk can be found here It is good advice - which I... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On Division and Unity, and What Brings Peace
Luke 12:49-56This is a surprising passage! Is not Jesus the prince of peace? Did he not come to bring peace, ‘to guide our feet into the way of peace’ (Luke... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Putting Jesus in the Centre
Luke 12:32-40What is it that we strive for? What is it that we most want from life? Where is our heart?Jesus eats with sinners. Sieger Kodel. Read more
Posted on 11 August 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Financial Planning and the Rich Fool
Luke 12:13-21 Here we have someone else trying to enlist Jesus to their ‘just’ cause. ‘Tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me’. Read more
Posted on 02 August 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
St Margaret of Antioch
2 Timothy 4:1-8; Matthew 13:44-46St Margaret of Antioch, as she is known in the West, is the same as St Marina the Great celebrated in the Eastern churches. Read more
Posted on 21 July 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Jesus Cares for You
Luke 10:38-endJesus gave the wrong answer.I know that because I asked the children in an assembly last week.An audio of the talk can be found hereI had Martha... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Holidays and Pilgrimages
Article for Burnham Market Parish Magazine. July 2025 Holmes and Watson were on holiday in North Norfolk (why not?). They were lying on the dunes looking up at... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Calm in the Storm: Finding Faith and Awe at Sea
Psalm 107.23-32 Luke 8:22-25'The Calming of the Storm' from the 'Holkham Bible Picture Book', c.1327–35, Unknown English artist. Illumination on parchment, 285 ... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
I Will Build My Church.
Matthew 16:13-19 We are looking this morning at the Church.Not the institution of the Church. Not this beautiful building of All Saints, Burnham Sutton. Read more
Posted on 27 June 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Dealing with the Demons
Luke 8:26-39Today we meet the demon possessed man.Mosaic of the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac from the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna,... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How to Understand the Trinity
John 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday It is the climax of the festivals: Good Friday and Easter, Ascension and PentecostClick here for a link to the audio of... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Seeing the Glory of God and the 'greater Works'.
John 14:8-17Thank you, God, for sending Jesus; Thank you, Jesus, that you came; Holy Spirit, please now teach us More about his precious name. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
It is Time to Stop Lying on Our Spiritual Mats
John 5.1-9 A link to an audio of this talk1. Jesus sees this man. That is important. There are many people who are sick by the pool by the sheepgate. But Jesus... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2025 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY
