Sermons

Expectations

(12th January 2024)

Luke 3:15-22 (read it here)

What are you hoping for? Listen to how Jesus met our deepest expectations.

The kind of king we need

(22nd December 2024)

Micah 5:2-5 (read it here)

Who do I want to rule my life? God wants us to look to the king who is like him, with true humility, but will take justice seriously. This is the king of mercy.

The end of worry

(15th December 2024)

Philippians 4:4-9 (read it here)

Who is the Lord of your worries?

Repentance

(8th December 2024)

Luke 3:1-6 (read it here)

Will you let God make your crooked path straight?

Taking the race seriously 

(1st December 2024)

Hebrew 12:1-13 (read it here)

Living in line with what you believe... makes sense right? Even when things get tough?

Rational Faith 

(24th November 2024)

Hebrew 11 (read it here)

Faith defined as blind or as cliff jumping is not God's definition. In fact, the writer of Hebrews wants to show us that true faith is entirely rational.

Get Closer!

(17th November 2024)

Hebrew 10:19-39 (read it here)

This letter is such an encouragement! When we grasp what Jesus has done for us - our consciences clean! - how much more should the encouragement to get close to God have effect in our life.

Words of integrity and power

(29th September 2024)

James 5:12-20 (read it here)

James concludes his letter with an inspiring vision of prayer as powerful practical wisdom that bring healing and wholeness. Be inspired by the vision!

Wisdom for your will ands wealth

(22nd September 2024)

James 4:13-5:11 (read it here)

James is the little brother of Jesus, He encourages us to look upt o our big brother Jesus and learn from his wisdom, his death defeating resurrection wisdom. Explore what the means for the direction of your life and your wealth.

Why grace produces words of life

(15th September 2024)

James 3:1-4:12 (read it here)

Words can create and destroy life. To our shame, Christians often speak words that cause deep hurt and division. God hates this. Yet our tongues seem so power. What's going on?

The compassion of Jesus

(8th September 2024)

Mark 7:24-37 (read it here)

A mother who goes in search of a miracle for her sick daughter, a man who cannot hear... how will Jesus respond? Will he respond the same to you?

Real life wisdom

(1st September 2024)

James 1:1-18 (read it here)

What are trials about? Why do Christians suffer trails if God is all powerful? Is there a wisdom that would allow the trials I face to form me for eternity?

Being strong in God

(25th August 2024)

Ephesians 6:10-20 (read it here)

Do you take the devil seriously? Could that be the reason why your life is so out of control? Would you take the power of God seriously? Is that the answer to how your life could be in control?

Drinking in the light

(18th August 2024)

Ephesians 5:11-21 (read it here)

Our Australian culture is not Christian. Christianity is always an alternative to the world around us. Why? Because it all starts with waking up from death.

The vision of unity

(4th August 2024)

Ephesians 4:1-16 (read it here)

As the Olympic games continue, what is true unity? There is a deep human desire to be unified, together. What is the deeper reality that makes this possible?

Experience God's love

(28th July 2024)

Ephesians 3:14-21 (read it here)

God will not force himself upon you, love would never do that. Jesus says, "Come..." Will you?

Be a brick!

(21st July 2024)

Ephesians 2:11-22 (read it here)

Learning the rules is not enough. If you want to really belong in a place you need to be known, What would that look like?

Do you live what you believe?

(14th July 2024)

Mark 6:14-29 (read it here)

At the end of life on earth will your legacy reflect what you could have done or what you did do? Will we live what we believe?

Generosity from the heart

(30th June 2024)

2 Corinthians 8:7-15 (read it here)

Oh dear! A pastor talking about money. Will you risk listening? (during this sermon a real wallet was used as an visual illustration; it was not harmed in the making of this sermon).

But it's still winter

(23rd June 2024)

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (read it here)

Last week we thought about being at home with Jesus in troubles. But perhaps that seemed a little bit simple. There is real pain in life. Is the gospel really an answer to this?

At home with Jesus

(16th June 2024)

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 (read it here)

What is the Christian approach to life and its troubles? This sermon explores what it means to be always at home with Jesus. (The preacher is sitting in a comfortable armchair for much of the sermon)

True Family

(9th June 2024)

Mark 3:20-35 (read it here)

Who is our true family? Explore what Jesus has to say.