'The real effectiveness and deep impact of the Christian gospel on society in England back in the 18th century wasn’t due entirely to Whitefield and Wesley and their friends; in very large measure it was due to the hundreds of ordinary people who gave themselves to “noticing and nurturing” tiny groups of people and helping them to experience and grow in the love of Jesus.'

When a person turns away from Christ, they take grief, dissatisfaction, and sadness with them.

But there is a way to find true joy, and that is to trust and obey God God’s word. When we seek first the kingdom of God all the things money cannot buy shall be credited to our account.

Sermon given on the 112th Church Anniversary service by Revd Dr Reynaldo F Leão-Neto, General Secretary of the World Methodist Council.

Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘Living Considerately' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

'More than ever, the Church now needs dedicated people, willing to practice self-sacrifice, as an indication of their faith in God.'

'Back to church Sunday is for everyone to join in our homecoming celebration! For once, we too were lost, but now we all are found. The message of the prodigal son is clear: God’s grace is greater than our mistakes.’

Jesus offers to each of us his broken body. We don’t always understand all the pieces, or how they fit together, but if we follow the crumbs from the bread of life then we will be made whole and receive life in all its fullness, and have a path to life everlasting.

‘As we start this new Methodist year, I urge you to do business with God, through honest self-evaluation before we throw ourselves into another round of meetings; before me make important decisions; and certainly, before we plan for the future!’

‘Every day, we face the choice between following Christ or the world, with various influences pulling us in different directions. Our faith requires daily decisions to follow God's call, or go our own way. Remember, God chose you first. Will you choose Him.’

'The human race, now, is still as empty and hungry as it was when Jesus shared our life on earth and when He was moved with a compassion by a hungry crowd – not just hungry for bread and fishes or hungry for knowledge but hungry for wisdom. Jesus is still the best teacher we’ve got!'