The way that we deal with conflict can in itself bring glory to God, sharing his love with our neighbours. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/Q6TqfrnL32E) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 12]

We’re all made differently. Our personalities and make up are different. How do you respond to conflict? Sometimes our responses are very different. God has a way of working with conflict which he shows and gives in the life, death, and resurrection new life of Christ. (Blessed are the Peacemakers part 2 of 5) (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/8jdw2yYFtLU) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 12]

Christians are God’s new creation in Christ. God newly creates us through the forgiveness of sins won by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. How do we respond to conflict? As God’s new creation we can grow in being ambassadors of reconciliation. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/MaQTSV-GrvA) (YouTube clip referred to in the sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqKEgrPhHo) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 11]

We all know that 'sinking feeling' in life. Peter experiences it when he takes his focus from Jesus to his own strength and fear. But Jesus doesn't abandon Peter, nor any of us. Immediately, Jesus reaches out to save. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/EihmvC8w5jQ) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 10]

There are times in life that we feel overwhelmed, over-tired, under-prepared for difficult situations. We are like the disciples who were faced with feeding a huge crowd and who say “Lord, send them away”. Jesus wonderfully equips us with what we have as disciples, and says, “You go and feed them.” (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/SBnoykO3HDo) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 9]

Jesus' stories gave a new picture of the Kingdom of God: not a military conquest, but an invaluable treasure offered in love to each of us. Accepting God's gift gives us confidence to share it with others. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/VPpUlqw_2Qo) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 8]

A new life brings joy and expectation, even in these difficult days. The wonderful imagery of today's psalm reminds us that, even when times are hard, God's gracious love holds us. We are not alone. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/l0pG-cLUoCY) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 7]

Jesus' simple story (a parable) about a sower really speaks about our hearts as we hear the word, the good news of the Gospel. And now it is our turn to continue spreading that seed, that good news - even though the conditions of the human heart are pretty much unchanged. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/KgV6vFFDFUM) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 6]

Sometimes it seems that its one step forward and two steps back during this COVID-19 time of restriction. We humans know what it is to carry heavy burdens of many varieties. The apostle Paul knew the impossible burden of sin and proclaimed, “What a wretched person I am!” To people who carry burdens and who are weary comes Jesus, with an invitation to come to him to find rest and to learn from him. Jesus comes to you and me, bringing this same invitation. When we are carrying a heavy load, he says “Lean on me”. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/tly_kbOklk4) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 5]

Jesus made a surprising statement about welcoming. Anyone, he said, who welcomes a disciple of Jesus is also welcoming Jesus himself; and in doing so, welcomes God the Father. As disciples, we are carriers of blessing. Let's explore what this means. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/tLhdmCTqN3Q) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 4]