2021 Services and Sermon Videos
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 _____________________
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May 2 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
(Complete service - 49 minutes duration) Jesus declares that he is the vine and we are the branches! We are therefore connected to him in a profound way that is vital for our daily faith life and our eternal future. The relationship we have with him is a gift from God given to us in baptism. Without Christ we have no true hope which is why Jesus encourages us to always remain ‘in him’. |
Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021 _____________________
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April 25 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
(Sermon audio only) God's saving grace poured out on human beings is truly beyond our understanding! Especially when we consider how we have treated God and his laws and mistreated each other! And yet Jesus died and rose again for us! Praise God for the undeserved gift he has freely given to us! (Romans 6:23) |
Third Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2021 _____________________________
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April 18 - Third Sunday of Easter
(Complete service - 50 minutes duration) Every pair of hands tells a story, and none more so than the hands of Jesus! In today's text he invites us to see for ourselves and consider the implications: (Jesus said) "Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” |
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 _____________________________
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April 4 - Easter Sunday
(Complete service - 50 minutes duration) What incredible joy and hope is now ours through the victory that Jesus won! By defeating death itself, and by paying for the sin that caused it, Jesus has restored us to the Father! We now have true hope and a wonderful future through Christ – and that changes everything! |
Good Friday, April 2, 2021 _____________________________
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April 2 - Good Friday
(Complete service - 60 minutes duration) As Jesus goes to the cross and his cruel death, we are reminded that it was our sin that sent him there. It was our indifference, our selfishness, our wilful acts of rebellion against God that nailed him to the cross. And yet, Jesus goes there willingly, sacrificing himself in our place. Everything Jesus did, he did for us. Praise be to the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! |
Sunday, March 28, 2021 _____________________________
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March 28 - Palm Sunday
(Complete service - 48 minutes duration) Jesus is unlike all other kings and rulers who have gone before him - he is the servant king! He is humble and gracious and gave his life for us. He is God in the flesh and all his loving mercy is displayed in his humble selfless sacrifice for us sinners. That is why his name is above all names! |
Sunday, March 21, 2021 _____________________________
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March 21 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
(Complete service - 52 minutes duration) In our sermon text today (Mark 2:1-12), Jesus confronts his critics with a challenging question: Is it easier to forgive someone their sins (something that only God can ultimately do) or to heal them? While his opponents were left pondering what to make of his claims, Jesus does both and shows his complete authority as God in the flesh! May the forgiveness of Christ be yours and the assurance that he has taken away your sins completely! |
Sunday, March 14, 2021 _____________________________
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March 14 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
(Complete service - 47 minutes duration) At the very heart of the Reformation was the key question: "How do I find true peace with God?" Martin Luther struggled greatly with this and thankfully found the answer by going back to God's Word. There he rediscovered the good news of the gospel which clearly reveals that our salvation is not something that comes from within us, but a gift from God to us through Jesus Christ. |
Sunday, March 7, 2021 _____________________________
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March 7 - Third Sunday in Lent
(Complete service - 53 minutes duration) God gave the 10 commandments to Moses and the people of Israel on Mt Sinai as part of his covenant relationship with them. However, what is the role of the commandments for Christians today? Are they still in force? Are they still relevant? The sermon this week explores the biblical teaching of "Law and Gospel" and how they must be distinguished from each other so that the forgiveness of Christ comes to us in its full sweetness! |
Sunday, February 28, 2021 _____________________________
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February 28 - Second Sunday in Lent
(Complete service - 37 minutes duration) Do you like surprises? Abraham and Sarah sure had a few! Far greater though are the surprises that God reveals through his word and his promises to those who trust in Jesus. I encourage you to trust in our loving God and let him surprise you! |
Sunday, February 21, 2021 _____________________________
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February 21 - First Sunday in Lent
(Complete service - 38 minutes duration) Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was confronted with many temptations, as the devil sought to divert him from his saving work. Those who are baptised into Christ can also expect similar struggles. However, our strength and comfort when facing temptations is found in Jesus alone. He walks the low road with us. |
Sunday, February 14, 2021 _____________________________
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February 14 - Transfiguration Sunday
(Complete service - 40 minutes duration) The Transfiguration event is just what we need to keep us going though our 'dark valleys'. Jesus reminds both his disciples and us, that his kingdom is a 'hidden' one. His glory is veiled in weakness, suffering and death. Lord, as you prepare us for the journey to the cross, grant us a sure and joyful hope through Christ. |
Sunday, February 7, 2021 _____________________________
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February 7 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
(Complete service - 39 minutes duration) Have you ever grown tired and weary in your spiritual life? ... Burnt out, struggling and dry? .... At some point nearly everyone does! The prophet Isaiah (40:21-31) points us to the only one who can truly renew and strengthen us in the midst of our 'life storms'. |
Sunday, January 31, 2021 _____________________________
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January 31 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
(Complete service - 36 minutes duration) For Christians, there are many aspects of our daily lives where there is no direct command or prohibition from God about what we should do in that particular situation. While Jesus Christ has truly set us free for life with him, our sermon this week (1 Corinthians 8:1-13) looks at how we can lovingly help one another maintain a clear conscience before God. |
Sunday, January 24, 2021 _____________________________
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January 24 - Third Sunday after Epiphany
(Complete service - 38 minutes duration) Who or what do you lean on when the going gets tough? In the end, no person, resource, object or anything in this world can ultimately provide what our God can. He is our 'rock', our 'fortress' and our 'salvation' (as we will hear in Psalm 62). Lord help us to lean and rely on you alone |
Sunday, January 17, 2021 _____________________________
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January 17 - Second Sunday after Epiphany
(Complete service - 40 minutes duration) Are you a good listener? Or does your mind tend to wander? Listening is an 'art', and perhaps a dying one in an increasingly visual culture. May God grant to us the patience and humility needed to truly hear him, as he speaks to us through his word. |
Sunday, January 10, 2021
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January 10 - Baptism of our Lord
(Complete service - 42 minutes duration) 'Where do we come from?' is a perplexing question that has intrigued human beings throughout the ages. Different worldviews have been put forward seeking to explain the mystery and wonder of human existence. And while faith and science have often clashed in recent years over this question, ultimately any explanation requires faith in certain assumptions. The Christian church stands firmly on the belief that "in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth'. And that changes forever how we see the world and each other! |