Timon Bengtson Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Timon Bengtson
This is a sermon podcast that contains my sermons from over the past 11 years of being the pastor at CityReach Oakden. I hope that my teaching fuels your passion for Jesus.
In this series two part series I share how every Christian can be on mission by simply inviting their friends to "come and see." Whether you're seeking guidance on how you can share your faith in a more authentic way, or simply looking for inspiration to lead a missional lifestyle, the Invitational Life series, promises to equip and encourage you
In this sermon given by Timon at Mueller Community Church, Timon packs a biblical definition of worship.
In this episode Pastor Timon looks at the peace offering and how it looks forward to the glorious truth that we have peace with God.
In today's episode, we focus on Leviticus 2 and the profound insights it offers on the thanks offering. From the choice of ingredients to the meticulous preparation process, we'll uncover the symbolic layers that convey a message of gratitude and devotion.
Explore the profound significance of the Burnt Offering in Leviticus 1 and itsrelevance in our understanding of genuine worship. Unravel the symbolic essence of complete surrender and devotion, drawing parallels between the sacrificial process and the principles that define authentic worship. Join us to discover how the Burnt Offering serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of true worship.
In this short series, Pastor Timon draws out the gospel from popular Pixar movies. In this one we see that we will never overcome unless we learn to let go.
Jesus went into the wilderness and was tempted by the Devil. In this episode Pastor Timon shows from the life of Jesus how we can overcome in the wilderness.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how the Christ centred life is a life lived on God's mission.
In this sermon Pastor Timon, shows how we can change by turning away from sin and put on the character of Christ.
In this episode, Pastor Timon shows how we live out our new identity by keeping the focus on Christ.
In this podcast Pastor Timon unpacks what it means to be in Christ and the importance of your identity in Christ.
In this episode, Pastor Timon explores contrasting perspectives on the Christian life. On one hand, there are those who perceive it as a passive journey where they contribute nothing. On the other hand, some individuals approach it with a sense of self-reliance, believing that everything hinges on their efforts alone. However, Pastor Timon delves into the concept of Christ's sufficiency for both life and ministry. He shows how Paul believed that it was all of Jesus working through all of us.
When we lose sight of Jesus, we lose sight of everything. During this episode, Pastor Timon unpacks the supremacy of Christ over everything, including our lives. He imparts a crucial lesson that due to His preeminence, Christ is deserving of the highest position in our lives.
In this episode Pastor Timon looks at how a Christ centred life is a prayer centred life. He talks about how we should pray and what we should pray for in the lives of other people.
In this opening sermon to a series on Colossians Pastor Timon sets the foundation for the series and shows how you can live your Christian life with Christ at the centre.
In this episode, Pastor Timon teaches on the habits of holiness and how they put you in a place where you can change.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how to actually walk the redemptive pathway of change by putting sin to death in our lives. If you really want to change then have a listen to this episode.
Do you feel defeated and powerless to change? In this sermon Pastor Timon gives the two redemptive truths and the pathway you have to walk if you are going to change and grow into the likeness of Christ.
Do you struggle with inferiority? In this episode we see how Saul struggled with inferiority and how we can overcome.
In this episode Timon shows us how to do with personal criticism in our lives. Criticism can either be crippling or can be something God uses to help you grow in Christ.
Often times rather than trusting the person of God, we put our trust in empty forms and formulas. This is exactly what Israel did in 1 Sam 4. They thought that if only they had the Ark of the Covenant they would be victories. They did not realise that it was not the Ark that gave them victory, but the LORD. We must remember the same thing.
In this Episode Pastor Timon shows us the importance of listening to God. The boy Samuel heard the voice of God and it changed his life. Learn how you can hear the voice of God in your life.
In this sermon Pastor Timon shows you when you listen to the counsel of other people you will thrive in life.
Hannah's heart for God is seen in her prayer. She devoted her Son to the LORD and trusted that he alone was able to provide for her. Do you need to examine your heart for God and who you are trusting in?
Worry, loneliness and anxiety are all struggles that we will face. In this sermon pastor Timon shows how Jesus paints an alternative vision for living and how we can enter in that vision through him.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how Jacob wrestles with God and came to the end of himself. Typically, we must come to the end of ourselves and our resources before we start rely on God's strength.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how we all have to wrestle with emptiness and can place our fulfilment in family and other sources other than in Christ.
In this episode we see Abraham face the greatest test of faith, the offering of Isaac. However, as Abraham walks by faith and obeys the LORD he learns that he is Jehovah Jireh, my provider. As your faith is tested, you will discover more about the character of God.
In this episode Pastor Timon demonstrates how we can break lifelong strongholds in our lives and produce lasting change.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how it is so easy to become influenced and shaped by the world around us. Lot was a godly man, but his life in Sodom had an effect on him and ultimately his family. The gospel rescues us not only from sin, but from being shaped by the world around us.
Do you struggle with fear? In this episode Pastor Timon shows how we can overcome fear through faith in the promises of God.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how we can grow through our failures and develop a stronger faith. We also see the danger of making choices in the flesh, rather than trusting God.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how Abraham began his life of faith. He had to step out not knowing where he was going. Learn from this episode how you can live a life of faith and what true faith involves.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how sin results in a downward spiral and how Genesis 6 warns us to take notice of this spiral before it is too late.
In this episode we see the tragic results of sin spread to all of humanity, death. However, we see that there is hope if you walk with God.
In this episode we see the dangerous effects of the fall on humanity. Cain kills Abel and he ends up authoring a whole line of humanity that lives apart from God. However, there is hope if people call on the LORD. In this episode you will learn why Abel's sacrifice was accepted and Cain's was not. How you can avoid temptation and how you can overcome the dangerous disease of pride.
In this episode we see how God graciously set Adam up in the garden of Eden and how he created him with desire and purpose.
What does it mean that we are created in the image of God? In this episode Pastor Timon teaches us what this means and the implications for how we related to others.
In this episode Pastor Timon explains how the story of the beginning teaches us about God, ourselves and provides the framework for meaning.
In this episode Pastor Timon introduces the study of the book of Genesis. He provides an overview of the book and shows how the book demonstrates the relentless grace of God to sinful people.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows us how we can have a gospel centred view of time. While it is important to plan, we should not put our confidence in our planning or preparation, but in the God who stands over these things.
When we are in a conflict we often play the blame game, thinking that the cause of our problem is another person. In this episode Pastor Timon shows that conflicts revealed a divided heart and give us an opportunity to glory God by asking for the grace to give up our rights and surrender to God.
The tongue is only a small part of our bodies, but it can get us into big trouble. In this episode Pastor Timon shows from James 3 how we can tame our tongues and use them as instruments of worship.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how favouritism destroys the fellowship of the church, but also how the gospel is the key to deepening our relationships inside the church.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows us how we must not only hear the word, but be doers of the Word.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how we can have joy in trials and how they produce character in our lives.
In this episode we come to the final sermon on the book of Romans. Although it contains personal remarks it also contains many lessons for us about community.
In this episode we look at how to handle the grey areas and how to make decisions over disputable matters.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how Paul encourages the Romans to accept one another without placing judgment on each other in regards to disputable matters.
In this episode we learn that there is one thing that we need to focus on and that is loving one another.
Paul lived at a time when the Roman empire was persecuting Christians and opposing Christianity. However, Paul instructed Christians to submit to the governing authorities that were placed over them. In this episode we learn how Christians should related to the government.
As Paul moves to the application part of the letter, he gives the Romans a number of practical commands. From this passage we learn how we can love one another and be fervent in Spirit.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows not we need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how in view of God's mercy, we need to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice. How is your surrender before the LORD?
In this episode Pastor Timon shows the relationship between Israel and the church. God has got a plan for human history that he is working and we should therefore worship him and adore him as God.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how the bible teaches the twin truths of God's sovereignty and human responsibility. Both truths need to be held alongside of one another and are not in competition with one another. These twin truths provide the basis for confidence in mission and evangelism.
As Paul comes to the end of the one of the major sections of his letter he reminds his readers of an important truth - "If God be for us then who can be against us." As we encounter suffering, opposition and persecution we need to be reminded that we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
In this episode Pastor Timon reviews Romans chapter 6 to 8 and summarizes the whole change process. God does not want to leave you where you are, but he wants to change you into the image of Christ.
Suffering is a part of life in our fallen world. However, the way to experience joy is to remember that our present suffering is not worth comparing to the future glory that will be ours at the coming of Jesus. In this episode Pastor Timon demonstrates how you can experience joy in your present circumstances.
One of the confusing things about being a Christian is that often you find yourself doing things that you do not want to do. In this episode Pastor Timon unpacks Romans 7 and shows how the power of indwelling sin is overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode Pastor Timon shows how the gospel frees us from living under law. If you are struggling with spiritual exhaustion, it maybe that your Christian life is lived under the law, rather than under grace.
In this episode we see the key to experiencing growth is to present your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Pastor Timon show that whoever you obey will determine who is your master.
In this episode we explore the depth of the change that is needed. We are either connected to Christ or to Adam.
If we are going to change, then we need to be confident in our position before God. In this episode Pastor Timon, describes how we are at peace with God through justification.
In this episode Pastor Timon talks about the nature of faith and how our faith can be strengthened.
Our greatest need is to be saved from the wrath of God. In this episode Pastor Timon unpacks the honest truth about how God's wrath is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness.
Paul was passionate about sharing the gospel. In this episode Pastor Timon shares how we can be passionate about sharing the gospel.
In this episode we study the first seven verses of the book of Romans. Pastor Timon shows us how the gospel changes the way we view ourselves.
Romans has been described as the Paul’s manifesto. In this episode Pastor Timon gives an introduction to the book including it’s impact and purpose.