Diocese of Wakefield

People. Bishop of Wakefield sermon archive

An archive of sermons preached by the Bishop of Wakefield, Rt Revd Stephen Platten.

The Lamb of God - Blessing of Fleece, Cawthorne - June 2007 (pdf 62kb)

O Clap Your Hands - Chorlton Arts Festival - May 2007 (pdf 68kb)

Gateways to Heaven - Installation of Canons, Wakefield Cathedral - April 2007 (pdf 85kb)

The Surprise of Life - Easter Day, Wakefield Cathedral - April 2007 (pdf 77kb)

Handing Over Chrism mass 5 April (pdf 74kb)

Comprehending Salvation - Wakefield Cathedral - Christmas Day 2006 (pdf 71kb)

Emerging from the Darkness - Hospice tree of lights service - December 2006 (pdf 70kb)

Even as I am Known - Memorial Service for Sir Stephen Egerton KCMG - December 2006 (pdf 73kb)

On our knees - QEGS Founder's Day - November 2006 (pdf 64kb)

Surfing the Net! - Licensing of Nick Haigh, the Net - October 2006 (pdf 66kb)

Synods and Sinners - Adelaide Diocesan Synod Service - October 2006 (pdf 69kb)

Love's Unconquerable Might - Installation of Ecumenical Canons - October 2006 (pdf 77kb)

Belshazzar and Barley Loaves - Judge Paul Downes installation - Nov 2006 (pdf 74kb)

Transformative Liturgy - Sept 2005 (pdf 75kb)

The meaning is in the waiting - Chrism Eucharist - April 2006 (pdf 81kb)

Treasures New and Old - BCPM Celebration - September 2006 (pdf 69kb)

War, Peace and Providence (60th Anniversary Second World War) - June 2005 (pdf 16kb)

Why seek the living amongst the dead - Easter Sunday - April 2006 (pdf 81kb)

While we were yet sinners - Installation of canons - March 2006 (pdf 68kb)

The Eucharist - a Source of Anglican Doctrine (August 2005) (pdf 155kb)

The Role of the Bishop - Resident Alien - Wakefield Clergy Conference - September 2006 (pdf 109kb)

Standing for the Gospel - Commissioning of Cathedral Council (Nov 2005) (pdf 59kb)

Chiildren of the Dark and Children of the Light - NUM Yorkshire Celebration - Oct 2006 (pdf 71kb)

Earthly Christmas - Christmas Eve 2005 (pdf 58kb)

Good works to walk in (Prayer Book Society, Oct 2005) (pdf 122kb)

Deacons for the World - February 2005 (pdf 40kb)

Comprehending the Light - Christmas 2004 (pdf 14kb)

A Heavenly Choir - September 2005 (pdf 76kb)

According to thy Word - 75th Anniversary of Walsingham Shrine - October 2006 (pdf 67kb)

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Veteran's Service - June 2006 (pdf 59kb)

Hearts burning within us - Arise - May 2005 (pdf 13kb)

How shall we sing that majesty - June 2005, RSCM Service (pdf 16kb)

Pavilions of Grace - June 2005, Wakefield Cathedral (pdf 16kb)

Put me to Doing - The Voluntary Service - Dec 2005 (pdf 78kb)

Sending us to our knees - April 2005 (pdf 13kb)

Oil of Consolation - Chrism Eucharist - March 2005 (pdf 14kb)

Nothing for your journey - Wakefield Clergy Conference - September 2006 (pdf 79kb)

Mara thankyou letter and Bishops Homily - 23-5-2006 (pdf 10kb)

Mara's Gospel Symphony - Mara Celebration 2005 (pdf 78kb)

Music Milk and Honey - Installation of John Lees, February 2006 (pdf 73kb)

Bell, Book, Door and Candle - October 2005 (pdf 65kb)

Read articles by the Bishop (in pdf).

Inductive Formation - 'Theology', August 2005.