Twenty-Five Village Sermons

"Twenty-Five Village Sermons" by Charles Kingsley is a collection of sermons that explores deep spiritual ideas by connecting them to regular life and the world around us. Kingsley, in his role as a church leader, shares his idea that God's presence can be seen in everything God created. The sermons aim to encourage belief and thought about God, starting with the first sermon titled "God's World," which is based on Psalm 104. In this opening, Kingsley compares how people in the past viewed nature to how people see it now, pointing out that the Jewish people of the past saw God's beauty and divine nature in creation. Readers are pushed to understand the earth as a reflection of God and His greatness, finding signs of His love and care in every part of nature. The collection guides readers through a spiritual conversation that values both the holy and the physical, building a greater respect for God's work in the world.