Relationships, reconciliation and the ratchet parable

Once upon a time a man bought a cheap air ratchet tool...which didn't work well for long. What did he do next?

When relationships don't quite work...when there is conflict...what is your response?

It's easy to say 'it's not worth it, it's not worth the effort to fix...'

Or to attack the other person

Or to escape and deny the problem

But what about peacemaking responses? Jesus says 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.' This means God himself is a peacemaker.

This sermon proclaims the good news of God's reconciliation for us...the repair of relationships through Jesus. God made us his friends. And he calls and equips us to be peacemakers in our relationships too.

This sermon was preached at Pakenham Lakeside Church on Sunday 28th May 2017.

It can be enhanced by viewing the Prezi zooming visuals found at this link.

Enjoy!