Intimacy With God

The following sermon, based on the prologue of St John’s Gospel,  was preached by the Revd Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam and St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong on the Second Sunday before Lent. It is produced here with slight amendments … Continue reading

I’m ready to pray; anybody want anything?

The following sermon was preached by the Rev’d Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on 5 February 2012, the Third Sunday before Lent. Based on two appointed readings for the day (Isaiah 40: 21-31 & Mark’s Gospel 1:29-39) the sermon … Continue reading

A Feast Day With More Names Than One!

The following sermon was preached by the Rev’d Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on Sunday 29 January 2012 – the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. It is reproduced here after some minor amendments to the … Continue reading

2012: We are poised at one of the great pivotal moments in the human story

This very thought-provoking sermon was preached by my colleague The Rev’d John Chynchen during the Sung Eucharist at St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong on Sunday 1 January – the feast the Naming and Circumcision of Christ. (Fr Nigel Gibson)  Happy New … Continue reading

New Year – Celebrate What Is Good, Inspirational and Life-Giving!

Some reflections ahead of New Year’s Day 2012 (the Second Sunday of Christmas) by the Revd Nigel Gibson, priest in charge of Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam and chaplain of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong.  Hello World! When you look back at … Continue reading

Advent – A time to Watch, Wait and Hope

The following sermon was preached by The Very Rev’d Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on 28 November 2011 – Advent Sunday.  Of the many themes … Continue reading

Rememberance Sunday

On Sunday 13 November 2011, Remembrance Sunday, Emmanuel Church Pokfulam welcomed back The Revd. Canon David Pickering & his wife Ms. Christine Portman. The following is David’s Remembrance Day sermon: John 15. 13 & 14 No one has greater love … Continue reading

Harvest Thanksgiving

This sermon was preached by The Very Rev’d Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 2 October 2011, the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.  It is … Continue reading

Our journey toward generosity is our own personal value statement

The following text was the keynote address that launched Emmanuel Church’s Stewardship Campaign for 2011/12.  It was delivered by the Revd. Nigel Gibson during a special dinner at L’hotel Island South, Aberdeen on 23 September 2011.  It is reproduced here with some slight amendments … Continue reading

Patpong,Sukhumvit:
24/7 glitzy worlds catering for human appetites

The following sermon was preached by the Revd John Chynchen at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2011. Fr John is a chaplain of St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Hong Kong.  During my time in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in … Continue reading