Sermons

Exodus 33 and 1 John 3

May I speak in the name of the living God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Both of our readings tonight, in different ways, are asking us to reflect on the nature of divine glory. Both Exodus and 1 John, together illuminate the nature of God's glory and its call to have a transfor… Read more

Sermon by Bob Cooper on Sunday 2nd March 2025

Genesis 1

May I speak in the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I love the poetry and form of Genesis 1. It has flow and beauty; it reflects forward into the prologue in John’s Gospel and resonates with the overarching theme of scripture that God is at the heart of His creat… Read more

Sermon by Bob Cooper on Sunday 23rd February 2025

Art Reveals God’s Beauty and Creativity

I am delighted that at the end of the service today we will be receiving Piers Rosslyn-Smith’s beautiful installation Unending Love into the cathedral. Art helps us engage with God by drawing our attention to His nature, stirring our emotions, and deepening our spiritual reflections. Whet… Read more

Sermon by Bob Cooper on Sunday 16th February 2025

Racial Justice Sunday Sermon

Racial Justice Sunday Sermon Friends, it is a pleasure and an honour coming here today. It is like a home coming. With joy, I remember my ordination in this same cathedral 11 years ago. With gladness I remember the services I attended and the friendship and support I received here and in… Read more

Sermon by Folli Olokose on Sunday 9th February 2025

Installation Sermon | Dean Bob Cooper

May I speak in the name of the living God, Father,  Son and Holy Spirit. As I begin may I start with a couple of comments – firstly, may I assure all of my new southern friends and colleagues, don’t worry if you can’t quite understand the new northern Dean, I am assured t… Read more

Sermon by Bob Cooper on Sunday 26th January 2025

A Sermon for Epiphany

Do you ever take notice of the Collect – the given Prayer for the Day? This week’s is a prayer that I love saying, because it sums up so much of what the Church holds to be true: Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riche… Read more

Sermon by Chris Hollingshurst on Sunday 19th January 2025

Cathedral Eucharist - The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Preached at the Cathedral Eucharist on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity, by the Reverend Duncan Myers on 9 August 2020 Read more

Sermon by Duncan Myers on Sunday 9th August 2020

Cathedral Eucharist - The Eighth Sunday after Trinity

Preached at the Cathedral Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, by the Venerable Stuart Beake on 2 August 2020 Read more

Sermon by Stuart Beake on Sunday 2nd August 2020

Cathedral Eucharist - The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

Preached at the Cathedral Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity, by Canon Mavis Wilson on 26 July 2020   Read more

Sermon by Mavis Wilson on Sunday 26th July 2020

Cathedral Eucharist - The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

Preached at the Cathedral Eucharist on Sixth Sunday after Trinity, by The Right Reverend Andrew Watson on 19 July 2020 Read more

Sermon by Andrew Watson on Sunday 19th July 2020

Choral Evensong: 30 June 2019 - Farewell to the ArchDeacon of Dorking

Preached at Choral Evensong by the Venerable Paul Bryer on Sunday 30 June 2019. Read more

Sermon by on Sunday 30th June 2019

Ordination of Deacons: 30 June 2019

Preached at the Diocesan Ordination of Deacons Service 30 June 2019 Read more

Sermon by Anna Brooker on Sunday 30th June 2019