Our words have the power to hurt and to kill; but in Christ we are also enabled to speak words of life, the very same words God speaks into our hearts and into the world. James encourages us in the impossible task of controlling the tongue — impossible, that is, until Jesus transforms our hearts. (YouTube video for the COVID lockdown service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/iUwg1t34IWs ) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 16]

How can I make a difference in caring for others when the world with COVID seems so far out of my control? God says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”. Learn how God might be calling you to make a positive difference for others when the word of Christ dwells richly in you. (YouTube video for the COVID lockdown service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/XuK1b4wiyJI ) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 14]

At times we have big life questions, such as, “How can I know God’s will for me?”, or, “How do I follow God where God wants me to be?” When God came to the young Solomon, who is to govern and lead God’s people, God offers Solomon whatever he would like. Solomon asks for a heart to hear God, so that he can follow where God leads. (YouTube video for the COVID lockdown service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/1S1qYw6aBpU ) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 12]

When Jesus says “I am the bread of life”, what does he mean? Let’s explore the amazing gift that Jesus offers for all people, calling us to receive, to share, and to feed on him, the bread of life. Come and feast. (YouTube video of the service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/yxUjYys7ZuI ) [Organ/Piano - Pentecost 10]

In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, Paul compares us, God’s community, his church, to a building. The key is the cross of Christ; the foundation is the apostles and prophets, called to speak God’s Word concerning Christ and to witness to Christ and his resurrection; and Christ Jesus himself is the cornerstone, the foundation stone. What’s more, in Jesus we are built by God to be his cross-shaped church in the world. What does this mean? (YouTube video of the COVID lockdown service including this sermon: https://youtu.be/mI7UKZkhUl4 ) [Prerecorded music - Pentecost 8]