Sermons

No matter how full, busy, noisy and bright our Christmases might be, without Jesus there is something missing.   Without Jesus, Christmas may as well be empty, dark and silent.

Jesus’ light is for everyone and everywhen.

We may not know what the future holds - but we know who holds the future.

My prayer is that we might all make space for Jesus this Christmas - and then in January, in February and beyond.

These are our general principles: follow (Jesus), fish (for people), feed (the hungry) and focus.

Let us commemorate the first Armistice Day, which brought a temporary peace - but let us also give thanks for Jesus, because his Armistice Day brings peace that lasts.

Jesus died willingly. He was not forced to die by an angry or cruel God. He knew the cost, he knew the pain, and yet he still gave himself freely, for you and for me.

The church isn’t a palace for the perfect, it’s a hospital for sinners. And God forgives all those who truly repent - which is not the same as saying ‘anything goes’.

Jesus had to die - his life (and death) are the pattern for his followers; he doesn’t call us to an easy life, but to self-denial and self-sacrifice. He promises to be with us, and to help us live faithfully.

We don’t know her name, but we do know she was sensible, listened to God, and lived faithfully - what a great example to us today!