Mary's song of joy is about our own weakness - Zechariah's song of joy is about God's mightiness.

Joy is deep-rooted in our hearts. Life might have its ups and downs but joy continues. In the opening sermon of a new series where we explore 'joy', Ben examines Mary's joyful response at the news that she will bear a child.

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. God does not accept death - he meets it head on and defeats it.

Paul tells the Thessalonians to trust the Gospel, toil for the Gospel and treasure the Gospel.

We might be the best, smartest and cleverest of our time - but we will still lose if we do not pass the batton on to the next generation.

We are not an insular group. We are part of a huge movement and we are children of God.

Ben begins a new series of talks where we will be exploring the expression Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. In this opening sermon Ben looks at what we mean by 'Holy'.

The story of David's coming to Kingship demonstrates how it is better to pass on the mantle to the next generation with joy, servant-heartedness and blessings.