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]

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]

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]

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]

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]