From the angels announcing the Saviour to the astonished shepherds, through to Jesus' last days, the message is repeated: Fear not! Don't be afraid! Yet this is often hard to hear, hard to understand, hard to believe in our anxious days in this world. We need to spend time faithfully, each day, listening to the promises of Jesus. [Piano/Choir - Pentecost 9]

Unexpected outcomes leave our community divided at the moment. Paul's words to the Colossians still resonate for us today. [Organ - Pentecost 8]

When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he taught them that we are all his sisters and brothers, and can all call boldly on OUR Father. He also taught us to be intercessors - that is, those who pray for others, asking for the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Organ/Choir - Pentecost 7]

These days there seems to be a welcome return to the concept of a "balanced life". But how are we to understand the story of Mary and Martha, when Jesus came to visit? Maintaining balance means that we must never lose sight of the "one thing necessary". [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 6]

We are very used to hearing about the Good Samaritan, and hearing that he is an example to us all. But what if, in his own day, Jesus' story was not just an 'example' story, but even more of a 'reversal' story, aimed at breaking up the preconceptions of his hearers - and of us? [Organ - Pentecost 5]

Jesus sent out the 70 with instructions to travel light, carrying nothing but his message, and relying on the hospitality of those along the way. Are we called on the same urgent mission? Yes, motivated by the assurance of Christ for us. [Organ - Pentecost 4]

Today Paul describes for us the fruit of the Spirit, and Jesus calls us to follow him in that Spirit. Too often people say "Yeah, but…". Let's not sit on our "yeah but"s! [Instrumental strings/Pentecost 3]

The life of an outstanding Australian, and today's story of Elijah the prophet, both bring us the same message. Keep on turning up. Turn up, and make a difference. Turn up, and tell what God is doing for us. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 2]

The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" helps us understand the importance of hope in our lives. Paul's letter to the Romans reminds us that we have a hope that does not disappoint, that does not depend on our own resources. [Organ/Choir - Trinity Sunday]

Pentecost is when we remember the Holy Spirit coming to the disciples in miraculous ways. But we really misunderstand if we think the Spirit is only about miraculous signs. And we really misunderstand if we think the spirit world is somehow removed from the daily realities of life for us. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost]