Wollongong Anglican Talks: Recent Episodes
St Michael's Wollongong
Passage: Hebrews 2:5-3:6
Preacher: Justin Blanch
Service: 10am (Corrimal) 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date: 16th June, 2024
Passage: Hebrews 2:5-3:6
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 8am & 9:45am (Wollongong)
Date: 16th June, 2024
Passage: Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 10am (Corrimal) & 5pm (Wollongong)
Date: 9th June, 2024
Passage: Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8, 9:45am (Wollongong)
Date: 9th June, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Preacher: Mark Smith & Stacey Chapman
Service: 10am (Corrimal), 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 19th May, 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
Preacher: Matt Shannon & Mitch Walker
Service: 8, 9:45 & 11:30am
Date of Talk: 19th May, 2024
Passage: Colossians 1:28-2:7 & Psalm 92:12-15
Preacher: Hosea Luy & Liam Shannon
Service: 10am, 5pm & 7pm
Date of Talk: 12th May, 2024
Passage: 1 John 3:16-18 & Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Preacher: Mark Smith & Mitch Walker
Service: 8, 9:45 & 11:30am
Date of Talk: 12th May, 2024
Passage: Matthew 5:14-26
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: Unity Service
Date of Talk: 5th May, 2024
Passage: Psalm 139
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 8am, 5pm, 7pm (Wollongong) & 10am Corrimal
Date of Talk: 28 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 139
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 9:45am & 11:30am EEC (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 28 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 97
Preacher: Anthony Douglas
Service: 8am, 9:45am, 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 21 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 41
Preacher: Jon Baird
Service: 9:45am & 11:30am (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 14 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 41
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 10am (Corrimal), 8am, 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 14 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 10
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am (Corrimal), 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 7 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 10
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 9:45am & 11:30am (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 7 April, 2024
Passage: Psalm 10
Preacher: Reg Piper
Service: 8am (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 7 April, 2024
Passage: John 20
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 6pm Resurrection Sunday (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 31st March, 2024
Passage: John 20
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: Resurrection Sunday (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 31st March, 2024
Passage: John 19:1-42
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: Good Friday (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 29th March, 2024
Passage: John 13:1-32
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 7pm Maundy Thursday (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 28th March, 2024
Passage: John 5
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am Corrimal & 5pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 24th March, 2024
Passage: John 5
Preacher: Justin Blanch
Service: 8am, 9:45am & 7pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 24th March, 2024
Passage: John 4:43-54
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am Corrimal & 5pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 17th March, 2024
Passage: John 4:43-54
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8am, 9:45am, 11:30am & 7pm
Date of Talk: 17th March, 2024
Passage: John 4:1-26
Preacher: Matt Shannon
Service: 8am, 9:45am & 11:30am
Date of Talk: 10th March, 2024
Passage: John 4:1-26
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 10am (Corrimal), 5pm & 7pm (Wollongong)
Date of Talk: 10th March, 2024
Passage: John 3
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8am, 10am (Corrimal), 5pm & 7pm
Date of Talk: 3rd March, 2024
Passage: John 3
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 9:45am & 11:30am
Date of Talk: 3rd March, 2024
Passage: John 2:13-25
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 8am, 10am & 7pm
Date of Talk: 25th February, 2024
Passage: John 2:13-25
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 9:45am, 11:30am & 7pm
Date of Talk: 25th February, 2024
Passage: John 2:1-12
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8am, 9:45am, 11:30am, 5pm & 7pm
Date of Talk: 18th February, 2024
Passage: John 1:19-51
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8am, 5pm & 7pm Wollongong; 10am Corrimal
Date of Talk: 11th February, 2024
Passage: John 1:19-51
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 9:45am & 11:30am Wollongong
Date of Talk: 11th February, 2024
Passage: John 1:1-18
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am Corrimal & 5pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 4th February, 2024
Passage: John 1:1-18
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 8am, 9:45am, 11:30am & 7pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 4th February, 2024
Passage: Luke 19:11-27
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am Corrimal & 5pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 28 January, 2024
Passage: Luke 19:11-27
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: Wollongong 8am, 9:45am, 11:30am & 7pm
Date of Talk: 28 January, 2024
Passage: Luke 18:9-14
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: Wollongong & Corrimal
Date of Talk: 21 January (Wollongong) & 14th January (Corrimal)
Passage: Luke 18:1-8
Preacher: Matt Shannon
Service: 9am Wollongong & 10am Corrimal
Date of Talk: 14 January & 21 January
Passage: Luke 16:1-15
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 9am Wollongong
Date of Talk: 7 January, 2024
Passage: Luke 16:19-31
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 6pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 31 December, 2023.
Passage: Luke 16:1-15
Preacher: Tony Galea
Service: 10am Corrimal.
Date of Talk: 31 December, 2023.
Passage: Matthew 1:18-2:12
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: Wollongong 7:30am
Date of Talk: 25 December, 2023.
Passage: Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-12
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: Christmas Eve 7pm.
Date of Talk: 24 December, 2023.
Passage: Colossians 4
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 10am Corrimal.
Date of Talk: 17 December, 2023.
Passage: Psalm 98
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 8am & 9:45 Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 17 December, 2023.
Passage: Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, 19:4-7
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 7pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 10 December, 2023.
Passage: Colossians 3
Preacher: Josh Keatley
Service: 5pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 10 December, 2023.
Passage: Matthew 22:23-33
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 7pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 3 December, 2023.
Passage: Colossians 2
Preacher: Matt Shannon
Service: 5pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 3 December, 2023.
Passage: Ephesians 5:21-33
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 7pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 26 November, 2023.
Passage: Colossians 1:13-29
Preacher: Matt Shannon
Service: 5pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 26 November, 2023.
Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 7pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 19 November, 2023.
Passage: Colossians 1:1-14
Preacher: Matt Shannon
Service: 5pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 19 November, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 7pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 12 November, 2023.
Passage: John 15:9-17
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 5:00PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 12 November, 2023.
Passage: Matthew 22:23-33
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 5:00PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 5 November, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
Preacher: Jake Parker
Service: 9:45am Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 5 November, 2023.
Passage: Ephesians 5:21-33
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 5:00PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 29 October, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 9:45am Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 29 October, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Preacher: Josh Keatley
Service: 5pm Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 22 October, 2023.
Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:3, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 5:00PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 22 October, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 9.45am Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 22 October, 2023.
Passage: Revelation 14:1-20
Preacher: Simon Flinders
Service: St Michael's Day Conference 2023
Passage: Matthew 10:26-31
Preacher: Simon Flinders
Service: St Michael's Day Conference 2023
Passage: 2 Samuel 6:1-23
Preacher: Simon Flinders
Service: St Michael's Day Conference 2023
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 7PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 8 October, 2023.
Passage: Psalm 95
Preacher: Mark Smith
Service: 5pm Wollongong
Date of Talk: 1 October, 2023.
Passage: Psalm 100.
Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 7:00PM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 24 September, 2023.
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1
Preacher: Mitch Walker
Service: 9:45AM Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 1 October, 2023.
Passage: Psalm 100.
Preacher: Nathan Asher.
Service: 9:45am Wollongong.
Date of Talk: 24 September, 2023.
Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 10 September, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 24:1-27. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 10am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 17 September, 2023
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 22:1-19. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 10 September, 2023
Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 10 September, 2023.
Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 3 September, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 21:1-21. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 3 September, 2023
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 118:16-33. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 28 August, 2023.
Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 28 August, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 17:1-18:15. Preacher: Josh Keatley. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 20 August, 2023.
Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 20 August, 2023.
Passage: Luke 13:1-9 & Psalm 46. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 13 August, 2023.
Passage: Luke 13:1-9 & Psalm 46. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 13 August, 2023.
Passage: Matthew 9:35-10:24. Preacher: Archbishop Kanishka Raffel. Service: 10:30am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 6 August, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 30 July, 2023.
Series: Ezra - The Gracious Hand of God. Passage: Ezra 9. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 30 July, 2023.
Series: Ezra - The Gracious Hand of God. Passage: Ezra 9. Preacher: Hosea Luy. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 30 July, 2023.
Series: Ezra - The Gracious Hand of God. Passage: Ezra 7. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 23 July, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 15. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 23 July, 2023.
Series: Ezra - The Gracious Hand of God. Passage: Ezra 4. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 16 July, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 14. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 16 July, 2023.
Series: Ezra | The Gracious Hand of God. Passage: Ezra 1-3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 9 July, 2023.
Series: Genesis 12-25 Faith of our Father. Passage: Genesis 12. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 9 July, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 15:42-16:8. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 2 July, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 15:42-16:8. Preacher: Paul Vaartjes Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 2 July, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:27-52. Preacher: Josh Keatley. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 26 June, 2023.
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Jesus condemned
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Jesus crucified
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Jesus dead and buried?
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:27-52. Preacher: Hosea Luy. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 25 June, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:27-52. Preacher: Peter Hayward. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 25 June, 2023.
And they crucified him. Mark 15v24
They crucified him
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The shame of the cross
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The triumph of the cross
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Confess Jesus the Son of God crucified
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:27-52. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 18 June, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:27-52. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 18 June, 2023.
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The Will of the Disciples (vv. 27-31)
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The Will of the Father (Isaiah 53)
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The Will of Jesus (Mark 14:36)
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Our Will
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 14:1-26. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7PM Wollongong. Date of Talk: 11 June, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 13. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 4 June, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 13. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 4 June, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 12:1-17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 28 May, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 10:32-52. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 14 May, 2023."For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" Mark 10:45
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To follow Jesus is to serve and suffer
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Recognise Jesus and follow him
What does it mean for follow Jesus?
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See Jesus rightly
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See yourself rightly
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Respond rightly
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 11:1-25. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 21 May, 2023.
Jesus enters Jerusalem vs. 1-11
The Fig Tree Sandwich vs. 12-21
Trashing the Temple vs. 15-19
What Jesus came to Do vs. 22-25
Prayer driven by Faith, not Ritual v24
Hearts overflowing with Forgiveness v25
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 11:1-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 10am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 21 May, 2023.
'Have faith in God'
King Jesus comes from fruit
1) Jesus comes with divine authority: Heaven's King has come to save
Crown Him or Kill Him, You can't ignore Him
2) Jesus comes looking for fruit: Christ judges our hearts and minds
Christ expects transformation not religious busyness
3) Jesus came creating fruit: Christ gives His life to produce life
Faith in God truly transforms
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 10:32-52. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 5pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 14 May, 2023.
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 1:1-31. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 7 May, 2023.
'How hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God'
It's impossible to enter God's Kingdom, because our hearts are hard: We offer God minimal commitment
Divorce is protection, not a weapon
Marriage honours women as equals, not objects
It's impossible to enter God's Kingdom, because our hearts are deceived: We reject God for false treasures
Jesus opens God's kingdom to non-contributors
1) Depend: Lose everything for Jesus
2) Welcome: Embrace non-contributors
Series: Why did Jesus Come?. Passage: Mark 1:1-31. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 7 May, 2023.
Jesus and the Pharisees - vs. 1-12
Jesus and the rich man vs. 17-31
Jesus and the Children vs. 13-16
Series: Why Jesus Came. Passage: Mark 9:14-50. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 7:00pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 30 April, 2023.
Series: Why Jesus Came. Passage: Mark 9:14-50. Preacher: David Russell. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 30 April, 2023.1. Jesus is the Greatest.
- Jesus is the Greatest... but chooses to respond with compassion and lowliness
Application:
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Throw yourself on the mercy of Jesus
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Be prayerfully dependent on God
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Show regard for the disregarded
Series: Why Jesus Came. Passage: Mark 8:34-9:13. Preacher: Josh Keatley
Service: 7:00pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 23 April, 2023.
Series: Why Jesus Came. Passage: Mark 8:34-9:13. Preacher: Hosea Luy
Service: 11:30am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 23 April, 2023.
Series: Why Jesus Came. Passage: Mark 8:34-9:13. Preacher: Liam Shannon
Service: 8:00am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 23 April, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-2. Preacher: Rob Copland.
Service: 7:00pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 16 April, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-2. Preacher: Reg Piper.
Service: 8:00am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 16 April, 2023.
Series: Easter Passage: Revelation 19:1-16, 21:1-8. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 6pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 9 April, 2023.Rejoice This Easter!
Hallelujah! Rejoice in Christ's victory
Christ is victorious
1) Christ treads down evil
2) Christ makes everything new
Christ's victory offers a deep joy that circumstance can't touch
1) Receive | Accept Christ's proposal
2) Rejoice | Gladly give Jesus the glory
Series: Easter. Passage: Revelation 1:5b-18, 5:1-14. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: Wollongong. Date of Talk: 7 April, 2023.
God freed us by His Blood
1) God bled: The immortal dies
Look & mourn that God bled
2) God's blood frees us from eternal rejection:
God honours imperfect people
God offers you a new status
3) God's blood frees us for right worship:
Service is freedom
Make Christ your 'Omega'
Series: Easter Passage: Revelation 1:5b-18, 5:1-14. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 6 April, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 2 April, 2023.
Keep your Head (1 Peter 4:7)
Stick Together
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Love Each Other (1 Peter 4:8)
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Show Hospitality to each other (1 Peter 4:9)
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Serve Each Other (1 Peter 4:10-11)
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 2 April, 2023.
Loving in Service - To know Christ's love is to show Christ's love
We are rescued from selfish living - No longer slaves to sin
We are rescued for loving service - For the glory of God
Pray: Being alert and sober minded
Love: Seen in charity, speech and hospitality
To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Colossians 4:2-6. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Service: 5 & 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 26 March, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Colossians 4:2-4. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 26 March, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Luke 11:1-13. Preacher: Josh Keatley. Service: 5 & 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 19 March, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Luke 11:1-13. Preacher: Hosea Luy. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 19 March, 2023.
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Jesus teaches us what to pray
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Jesus teaches how to pray
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 9:1-6. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 12 March, 2023.
It's possible to give, and not be generous
Christ generously enriches us:
1) Christ generously gave himself: Jesus gave up his rights to oversupply our need
There's no shame in poverty
2) Christ enriches us for generosity: Jesus gave up his rights to oversupply our need
Christ generously enriches us:
1) Total generosity: Everything is for God's praise
2) Cheerful generosity: Giving is a joy, not a burden
3) Thoughtful generosity: Giving is planned, not knee-jerk
4) Sacrificial generosity: Give confident God will provide
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 9:1-6. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 12 March, 2023.1. Generous giving is free from resentment and reluctance.
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Hearts that are captured by the generosity of God.
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Hearts that want to make a difference.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 5 March, 2023.
1. You already belong to the Church (Eph 4:1-6)
2. You've been given gifts that you should use (Eph 4:7-12)
3. We serve each other so we can all mature (Eph 4:13-16)
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16. Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 5 March, 2023.
Christ Unites His People
1) Jesus unites us to Him: Christ calls us
2) Jesus unites us to others: You can't walk worthily' alone
3) Jesus unites us in difference: Unity is not 'uniformity'
We belong 'beyond barriers': If you belong to Jesus, you belong to Church
1) Character: Disciples are selflessly committed to others
2) Diversity: Disciples actively use Christ's gifts to bless
3) Purpose: Disciples' passion is the whole church's maturity
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 26 February, 2023.
'Continue in what you've learned & become convinced of' (2 Timothy 3v14
Stay grounded in God's Word
Disciples are devoted imitators of Jesus
Stay grounded in God's Word: Jesus' example
1) Scripture is true communion: God meets us in His word
2) Scripture is practical: God shapes every part of life through His word
3) Scripture is evergreen: God's Word is useful in every season of life
Series: Discipleship. Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 . Preacher: Hosea Luy. Service 9:45am Wollongong. Date of Talk: 26 February, 2023.
Disciples are devoted imitators of Jesus
1) Scripture is God's powerful word to save us
2) Scripture makes us more like Jesus
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Mark 5:1-20 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 19 February, 2023.
Disciples are devoted imitators of Jesus
Christ frees us for right devotion
Jesus has complete control:
-social barriers
-human destruction
-death
-evil
Christ frees us for right devotion
1) Devotion is a response: We're the product of grace
2) Devotion desires Jesus Himself: We beg for Christ, not through Him
3) Devotion desires Jesus without qualification: We follow no matter where he leads
4) Devotion obeys when you don't get your own way: We are Christ's followers, not directors
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Mark 5:1-20 . Preacher: Liam. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 19 February, 2023.
1. Jesus doesn't hesitate to help the man under the power of evil
2. Loving devotion of Jesus is all in.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Service: 7pm Wollongong. Date of Talk: 12 February, 2023.
Series: Discipleship. Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 . Preacher: Liam Shannon. Service: 10am Corrimal. Date of Talk: 12 February, 2023.
1. God's grace is the heartbeat of the disciple
2. God's grace is the heartbeat of the community of disciples
3. God's grace is the heartbeat of our transformation
Unity Celebration Service: Better Together for the Kingdom Passage: Matthew 28 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 5 February, 2023.
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 15 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 29 January, 2023.
Profligate: recklessly extravagant; wasteful with resources
Our Profligate God: God extravagantly finds the lost
1) The reckless search (15v4-7)
2) The Lavish celebration (15v8-10)
3) The prodigal Father (15v11-32)
Our Profligate God: God extravagantly finds the lost
1) Find comfort in our profligate God
2) Recklessly seek 'the one'
3) Share the joy of finding
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 14:1-24 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 22 January, 2023.
God invites you to the heavenly banquet - He is the merciful master
Many will refuse - Hypocrisy and pride will harden our hearts to Jesus
Go - God sends you out with the invitation for everyone
Come - The message is simple. Come to the banquet.
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 12:13-21 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 15 January, 2023.
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 10:25-37 . Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 8 January, 2023.
Introduction: Those silly Christians
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Those who hold fast to God's word (10:25-28)
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Those who show mercy like the Samaritan (10:29-37)
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Those who love the Lord Jesus with their whole being (10:22)
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 8:1-15 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 1 January, 2023.
God's Word -
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God Gives it - His generosity abounds
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We receive it - Listen to God's Word and Live
Four Cautions
Caution 1: Hear it - The devil is at work
Caution 2: Retain it - Shallow hearing fails
Caution 3: Tend it - Keep from worldly distraction
Caution 4: Grow it - Live in God's Word.
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 3:16 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 December, 2022.
1. Jesus knows you: He sees the darkness you're blind to.
2. Jesus knows what we need: We need to start again.
3. Jesus is the gift we need: He loves you enough to take your darkness.
* Good news now: We are free from self-justification.
* Good news for eternity: We can face death with confidence, our future is secure.
Receive the gift - Feel the love
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 3:16 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 24 December, 2022.
1) Christ radically changed for us - He came down from Heaven
God opens Heaven for us
2) Christ radically changes us - You must be born again
Let Jesus'work re-define you
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:35-51 . Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 18 December, 2022.
Intro: Can't help but speak
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Two hear of Jesus from John and follow (35-39)
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Two hear of Jesus from Andrew and are changed (40-43)
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Nathanael hears from Philip and they with us see God (44-51)
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:1-18 . Preacher: Tim Smith. Date of Talk: 11 December, 2022.
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:1-18 . Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 December, 2022.
1. The Christmas Story is about...
2. ... The Word
3. ... Giving 'L _ _ _'
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 11:1-9 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 4 December, 2022
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 6:5-14 & 9:8-17 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 27 November, 2022
1) God judges: He returns the chaos
2) God restores: He maintains life through the judgement
He will not walk away
He will restore it at cost
VALUE: This creation matters
HIDE: This creation can't protect you
WAIT: Long for the creation to come
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 4. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 20 November, 2022
1) Sin desires you: It wants control of your heart
Sin is a heart issue: It controls when you use - not delight in - God
Sin deceives about its danger: It controls when you downplay the threat
Sin unchecked hardens your heart: It controls when left unchallenged
Unmask the sin in your heart
2) Grace masters sin: God does what you can't
Call on the LORD
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 13 November, 2022
1. We're ALL lawmakers:The heart of sin is taking God's place
The world's problems start in my heart
2. We're ALL world-breakers: The consequence of sin is painful blessings
Expect life's blessings to come with pain
3. God's grace triumphs: The LORD calls 'Where are you?'
Ask God to seek & restore you
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 2:4-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 6 November, 2022
1. God provides abundantly:Life flourishes in the LORD's presence
Abundant life is only found in obeying God
2. The abundant life of the ordinary:Life is 'self-giving'
Serving God in work: We're to rule like the LORD
Serving God with others: We relate like the LORD
3. The certainty of everlasting abundance: Union with God is open to all
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 30 October, 2022
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 23 October 2022
Passages: Ezekiel 36:22-32 & Galatians 5:13-26
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 22 October 2022
Psalm 33:1-11 & John 1:1-14
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 22 October 2022
Passages: Deuteronomy 32:1-18 & Ephesians 3:14-21
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 21 October 2022
Passages: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Matthew 28:16-20
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 7-9. Preacher: Jonny Hann. Date of Talk: 23 October, 2022
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The Lord’s anger is slow burning
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The Lord’s judgement is inescapable
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The Lord’s restoration is costly abundance
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 5:7-20. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 23 October, 2022.
The Word: Jesus Christ is the Lord of Glory 2:1
His Day of crowning and slaughter will come 1:12,5:5
Be patient in waiting for the coming of the Lord v7-12
Be patient like
- the farmer awaiting seasonal rain v7
- the prophets awaiting fulfilment v10
- Job awaiting God’s vindication/blessing v11
The patience to exhibit is
- A determined stability of heart v8
- A refusal to grumble v9
- A refusal to be excessively emphatic v12
Be constant in prayer and praise v13-20
Set your hope on God
- Let the cheerful praise God v13
- Let the sufferers pray to God v13
In the case of the suffering sick call the elders to prayer v14
- The sick can be raised v15
- Sins can be forgiven v15-16a
- Even the wanderer can be saved v19-20
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 16 October, 2022.
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 4:13-5:6. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 16 October, 2022.
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Are you willing to submit your future to Jesus?
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Injustice won't go unnoticed.
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 9 October, 2022.
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God is about to go on the attack.
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God's patience has run out.
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God’s judgment is impartial.
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God disciplines his people for their benefit.
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 3:13-4:12. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 9 October, 2022.
Introduction: #Influencer
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From where is your wisdom? (3:13-18)
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From what is your fighting? (4:1-10)
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From where do you speak? (4:11-12)
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 1:1-2:8, 4:6-13. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 4 October, 2022.
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God is about to go on the attack.
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God's patience has run out.
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God’s judgment is impartial.
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God disciplines his people for their benefit.
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 3:1-12 Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 2 October, 2022.
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A Word-smith (vv1-2)
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My Tongue and I (vv3-5, vv6-8)
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Bitter & Sweet (vv9-12)
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 22 October 2022
Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 2-3. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 September 2022.
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Godliness is not uniformity
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Godliness is public
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Godliness is attractive
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 2:14-26. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 25 September 2022.
Introduction
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To simply acknowledge that God exists, is not saving faith
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Saving faith is demonstrated in action
Conclusion
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 4 September 2022
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 3 September 2022
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 3 September 2022
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 2 September 2022
Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 1:5-16. Preacher: Josh Keatley. Date of Talk: 18 September 2022.
Intro: What makes a good leader?
Context: Titus is given a task
- Encourage leadership founded on truth (Vs 5-9)
What must they be?
- Must not be
- Must be
What must they do?
- Beware of leadership founded on lies (Vs 10-16) When leaders fall…
Lying Leader 1 - Denies Jesus by adding to the gospel
Lying Leader 2 - Undermines the gospel by their actions
3. Who’s your leader?
Are you a gospel leader?
Who do you lead?
Who leads you?
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 2:1-13. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 18 September 2022.
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 1:18-27. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 11 September 2022.
Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 1:1-4. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 4 September 2022.
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 1:1-18. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 4 September 2022.
1) God is a lavish giver: He gives broadly & indiscriminately
2) God's generosity re-frames trials: God test for our good
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 28 August 2022.
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 139, Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 August 2022.
- Praying confidently because of God’s personal knowledge
- Praying confidently because of God’s personal presence
- Praying confidently because of God’s personal creative work
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Luke 9:10-17 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 21 August 2022.
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 113, Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 August 2022.
- Praise the Lord because it’s our privilege and purpose.
- Praise the Lord because of who he is.
- Praise the Lord because of his concern for the individual.
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Luke 22:39-46, Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 14 August 2022.
Lord, bring your reign. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done. 1. God rules 'Unwelcome'. 2. God's reign is perfect. 3. 'Your Kingdom come' is the heart of all our requests. 4. 'Your Kingdom come' is a courageous request. 5. 'Your Kingdom come' is the best request.
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 101, Preacher: Jon Baird, Date of Talk: 14 August 2022.
The Blameless Life. Is there anyone blameless? 1. Clearly a change in David. 2. Before an unchanging Son of God. 3. Any change in you?
Cross references: 2 Samuel 11; Psalm 51:1, 10; Psalm 2:4-6; Luke 19:11; Ephesians 5:8; Philippians 2:14-15.
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Jude 24-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 7 August 2022
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 93. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 7 August 2022.
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Romans 8:12-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of talk: 31 July 2022
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 67. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 31 July 2022
The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Matthew 6:5-15. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 24 July 2022
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 10. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 24 July 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 8. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 17 July 2022
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 5. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 30 June 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 7. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 10 July 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 6. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 3 July 2022
Speaker: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 25 June 2022
The handout is available here.
Full notes from Mark's talk is available here.
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:35-5:43. Preacher: Bishop Peter Hayward. Date of Talk: 26 June 2022
1. Geography is destiny
2. Jesus – the presence of greatness
a. In the middle of the lake: Jesus’ glory and power 4:35-41
b. Gentile area: Jesus confronts the uncontrollable 5:1-20
c. Jewish area: Jesus masters the impossible 5:21-43
3. Geography and Jesus then
a. Gentile area
b. Jewish area
4. Geography and Jesus today
a. Where you live
b. Where you can go
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:35-5:43. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 26 June 2022
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 4. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 23 June 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:1-34. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 19 June 2022
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 3. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 16 June 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2::23-3:35. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 12 June 2022
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 2. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 9 June 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2:1-21. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 5 June 2022
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 1-2:2. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 2 June 2022
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 1. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 29 May 2022
Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 22 May 2022
1. The Statue of Liberty!
2. A Divine Juggernaut (Zephaniah 2)
3. Drive-By Scoffings
4. Ozymandias – And Once More
5. The Last Man Standing
Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 15 May 2022
1. The Statue of Liberty!
2. A Divine Juggernaut (Zephaniah 2)
3. Drive-By Scoffings
4. Ozymandias – And Once More
5. The Last Man Standing
Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 8 May 2022
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Built to Last!
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Zephaniah’s World
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A Series of Sad Surprises
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“Gather Together...”
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What Are We Missing?
Series: The Compelling Christ. Passage: John 5: 16-26, Preacher: Josh Keatley, Date of Talk: 5 May 2022
Introduction: What is your picture of authentic life?
1. Missing the forest for the trees (v15-18)
2. Like Father, like Son (v19-23)
Two truths
The Son _______ do anything apart from the _______ (v19)
The Father _______ the Son and _______ him great works (v20)
Two tasks
The Son gives ________ (v21)
The Son is entrusted with __________ (v22-23)
3. Authentic life is in the Father’s Son! (v24-26)
Whoever ______ my word and ________ him who sent me has eternal ____ and will not be ________ but has crossed over from death to ______. (v24)
Series: The Compelling Christ. Passage: John 5: 16-26, Preacher: Nathan Asher, Date of Talk: 5 May 2022
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Jesus Is God.
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Jesus Does God’s Work.
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Jesus Brings Life
Sermon Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: Matthew 14:22-36. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 24 April, 2022
1. Trapped!
2. The Dead of Night
3. Fear of the Unknown…
4. Conclusive
5. Hemmed In, Held Fast
Easter 2022 Sermon Series. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 17 April, 2022
The Apostles preached God’s gospel everywhere
The Christ has died and been raised 1 Cor 15:3-8
The testimony of many witnesses
Believers will also be raised: 1 Cor 15:12-34
Some doubt a resurrection but if none then
• Christ has not been raised
• Apostles misrepresent God
• Believers are still unforgiven
• Apostles are to be pitied
Paul: Think rightly & stop sinning by doubt
Believers will be triumphant: 1Cor 15:51-58
Christ will be trumpeted in glory
Believers will be instantly changed
Grace has replaced Law
Paul: Steadfastly abound in the Lord’s work
Believers are to begin resurrection life now: Rom 6:1-14
We were united with Christ at baptism
We died and were raised with him
Paul: Live the new life under grace now
Believers are to live “in the Spirit”: Rom 8:9-17
The Spirit enlivens our spirit
He will give life to our bodies
We are to overcome sin “in the Spirit”
Paul: Live as children and heirs of God
Believers will be glorified with Christ: Rom 8:26-39
The Spirit prays for us
God works for our glorification
Paul: God is for us. We are super conquerors.
A PRAYER
Thank you, Heavenly Father,
for our union with Christ in his resurrection,
for the new life under your grace,
for the Spirit’s prayers shaping us in Christ’s image.
for making us more than conquerors through Christ’s love and
for our becoming heirs with Christ in the glory to come.
Help us to live the resurrection life now as we anticipate your glory.
Amen
Easter 2022 Sermon Series. Passage: Matthew 27:45-54 Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 15 April, 2022
1. Two Times Table
2. The First Night (verse 45)
3. The Abandoned King (verse 46)
4. The Promise at the Table (verses 47-53)
5. The Siege Perilous (verse 54)
Easter 2022 Sermon Series. Passage: John 13:1-17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 14 April, 2022
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 32:1-6. Preacher: Anthony Douglas Date of Talk: 10 April, 2022
1. Zhukov!
2. 24 Carat Cowardice (32:1-25)
3. Three Kinds of Intervention (32:26-33:11)
Purging
Pleading
Prevailing
4. Moses the Magnificent (33:12-34:35)
5. In the Name of the Father
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 4:5-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 10 April, 2022
1. Grace Hogger Hates God’s Love for Enemies
2. Compassionate Creator Concerned for Creation
3. Looking in the Mirror
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 4:1-4. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 3 April, 2022
1. It’s an Outrage!
2. A God Who is Scandalously Kind (verse 2)
3. Look Back in Anger (verses 1, 3)
4. Rights (verse 4)
5. Be the Right Fool
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 25-40. Preacher: Anthony Douglas Date of Talk: 3 April, 2022
1. Home Is Where the Heart Is…
2. Design and Construction
‘Exactly like the pattern’
Purpose-built
3. A Faith That Moves Mountains
4. Pride of Place
5. Building According to the Pattern
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:10. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 27 March, 2022
1. A Quiet Word…
2. A Happy Ending? (verse 10)
Uncertainty
‘Overturned’…
3. Where God is Concerned
4. The Plain Truth, Times Two
5. He Is Not Silent
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 20:1-17. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 27 March, 2022
God revealed himself to the patriarchs
He is the God of promise and election
He requires the obedience of faith
In the case of Israel
God told Moses that he would deliver Israel from slavery to prosperity Ex 3:1-8
The promise he made:
He will save and assemble Israel at Horeb Ex 3:11-12
He was their God and they will be his people Ex 20:1-2
They were to keep his 10 commandments
The commandments he gave:
They were to love him Ex 20:3-11
They were to love their neighbour Ex20:12-17
The ten words expounded Ex 20:21-23: 33
They covenanted to be God’s people Ex 24:3,7
In the case of the church 1 Peter 2:9-17
God chose us as his own people to declare God’s deeds
We live under God’s Grace
From darkness to light
From no people to God’s people
From no mercy to mercy 1Pet 1:1-2, 2:9-10
We are to glorify God
Abstain from the passions v11
Maintain good conduct v12
Subject to the God appointed executors of justice v13-15
Live the free life of God’s servants v16-17
Another apostolic summary of love
Romans 12:9-21
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:5-10. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 March, 2022
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 14:29-31. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 20 March, 2022
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:1-4. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 13 March, 2022
1. Not Good Enough
2. Jonah’s Virtuous Callousness
3. Great In/Competence (2 Corinthians 3:1-6)
4. The God of Second Chances
5. Not Goodenough
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 12:1-13:16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 13 March, 2022
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 2:8-9. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 March, 2022
1. Prodding the Mannequin
2. The Clingy Type (verse 8)
3. Holding Fast (verse 9)
4. Not So Fast…
5. Seeing the (W)Retched
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 5-11. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 March, 2022
1. Rumblings in Africa…
2. On the Ropes (5:1-23)
3. Rope-A-Dope (6:1-7:9)
4. A Flurry of Blows (7:10-11:10)
Three rounds of three
The knockout punch
5. ‘I AM the Greatest’
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 2:1-7. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 27 February, 20221.
Jonah thinks he’s good as dead, and condemned by God.
- And yet Jonah experiences God’s compassion and saving grace.
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 3:1-14. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 27 February, 2022
1. Flame Trees
2. I Was Just Wandering... (3:1-10)
3. Four Buts (3:11-4:12)
Who am I?
Who are you?
What if...?
Um...
4. Moses the Bold (4:13-31)
5. Nothing Else Could Set Fire to This Town
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 February, 2022
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 1-2. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 20 February, 2022 1. A Drowning Son 2. God Looked On The Israelites: Spectator, or Spectacular? 3. Meeting the Players Masters of life and death The son The sons 4. Too Numerous For Us…
Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: Romans 12:1-16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 13 February, 2022
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We are saved to worship God with our whole life.
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We worship God by being devoted to one another.
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:11-16. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 13 February, 2022
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:3-10. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 February, 2022
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The Unrepentant Athlete
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A Man With Get Up and Go
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A Crew Facing Woe
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A God in the Know
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Two Tales To Tell
Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: Ephesians 4. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 6 February, 2022
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The goal of building is unity and maturity.
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Every member is responsible for building the body.
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We build by speaking.
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:1-2. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 30 January, 2022
- That Escalated Quickly
2. A Little Background to Nineveh 3. On the Job at Last 4. Not So Fast!
Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: 1 Corinthians 12. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 30 January, 2022
- One Body. Many Parts!
- No one is Inferior. No one is Superior.
- Together we suffer and rejoice.
Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: John 10:1-30. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 January, 2022
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The Good Shepherd's personal bond with his sheep
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Jesus' unbreakable bond with his Father
Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: Luke 23:26-43. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 16 January, 2022
Learning from Substitute Teachers?
1. Jesus’ Warning v29-31
2. Jesus’ Prayer v34
3. Jesus’ Promise v43
Learning from the Substitute Master
Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: John 4:43-54. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 09 January, 2022
1. The Partial Monty
2. A John Sequitur (verses 44-45)
3. Subtle as a Brick (verses 46-54)
4. You Can’t Look Away
5. When Jesus Signs Off On Something…
Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: Romans 1:1-6 Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 02 January, 2022
1. The One You Can’t Put Down
2. Paul’s Odd Obsession
3. A Matter of Trust
4. The Power of the Poet
5. The Blood That Speaks
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: John 1:1-14 Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 26 December, 2021
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: Luke 2:1-21; Matthew 2:1-15 Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 December, 2021
1: Angels Announcement
2: Angry Authorities
Conclusion: Accept
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 24 December, 2021
Intro: Boss baby
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God (Prequel)
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Become baby (Arrival)
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Unbelievable (Eternal)
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: Luke 1:26-38 Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 19 December, 2021
Gabriel and Mary v26-27
Luke and Theophilus v1-4
A word that troubled v28-30
Greetings, O highly favoured One!
Rejoice, the Lord is with you!
A word that informed v31-33
From the Ancient of Days
About the Son of the Most High
Concerning the Davidic Kingdom Dan 7:13-16
A word to be believed v34-38
A dumb priest!
A Nazarian teenager!
A challenged “Friend of God”!
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 12 December, 2021
1. Ready, Player One?
2. Victory in the New Testament
a. The victor | b. The nature of victory | c. Our victory
3. Aim for the Prize, But...
a. Family matters | b. Beyond fences
4. Full Speed Astern
Series: Women's Ministry Event. Passage: Mark 7:1-23. Speaker: Chantell Willis. Date of Talk: 4 December, 2021
Exploring Clean Living
What does Clean mean to you?
What sort of impact does clean living have on you and those you love?
What difference would if make to know that you have a clean heart?
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: Psalm 121. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 5 December, 2021
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The True Torture of Sisyphus
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Onward Christian Soldier (Psalm 121)
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Climb Ev’ry Mountain
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Everyday Daniels
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: Matthew 10:16-33. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 28 November, 2021
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Of Pomp and Circumstance
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Of Law and Freedom (Galatians 5:13-14)
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Of Means and Motives (Matthew 10:16-33)
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How Shall We Extol Thee? (Philippians 3:17-4:1)
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The Blood of the Hero
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: John 15:18-21. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 21 November, 2021
- Under the Hammer
- The Vita Dolorosa (John 15)
- Mr Worldly-Wiseman’s Offer
- Paying the Ferryman
- Ring True
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: 2 Peter 3:3-14. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 14 November, 2021
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When Stories Go To War...
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A Very Urgent Now
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We Begin With The End (eschatology)
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“Wholesome Thinking”: Peter’s Pointers
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The Story We Tell
Series: Equip Week 2021. Talk: Long on Faith, Short on Evidence? Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 1 November, 2021
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: Philippians 1:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 7 November, 2021
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Deeply Personal Thanks
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My Prayer for St Michael’s
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The Rock Solid Foundation
Forgiving One Another
How to Wound Friends and Influence People - Part 3 - Equip Week 2021
Intro: The Lord’s Prayer Priority
1. Unlimited Forgiveness? Matthew 18:21-22
2. Forgiven Much! Matthew 18:23-27
Defining forgiveness
3. Must Forgive! Matthew 18:28-35
Is Forgiveness Unconditional?
3. Some Practicalities of Forgiveness
Four Promises of Forgiveness
Conclusion: “I think it’s pretty amazing...”
Books I Found Helpful for this Series
The Bible, especially Proverbs and the Gospels.
Ken Sande: Resolving Everyday Conflict, or The Peacemaker (longer!)
John Dickson: Humilitas (simple but more historical)
Dave Harvey: When Sinners Say ‘I Do’ (on marriage)
Bearing with One Another
How to Wound Friends and Influence People - Part 2 – Equip Week 2021
Being a Lucy-Darcy
Proverbs 12:16
1. Overlooking an Offence - Proverbs 19:11
When to overlook?
Why overlook?
Proverbs 17:9
Colossians 3:10-12
When not to overlook?
How to overlook?
2. Cultivating Forebearance
Ephesians 4:2
Proverbs on Patience 19:11; 15:18; 16:32; 25:15
Remove your own logs (Matthew 7:3-5)
When I Survey…
Correcting One Another
How to Wound Friends and Influence People - Part 1 – Equip Week 2021
Proverbs 27:6
1. First Step, Matthew 18:15
Go
Show
Two
Exceptions
Win
The Seven As of Confession
2. Second Step, Matthew 18:16
3. Third Try, Matthew 18:17
“Speaking the truth in love”
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: 1 Corinthians 13. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 31 October, 2021
Intro: All you Need is Love?
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The Necessity of Love, vv1-3
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The Character of Love, vv4-7
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The Permanence of Love, vv8-13
Conclusion: You Always Need Love
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: Romans 5:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 24 October, 2021
Intro: Hope is an uncertain thing…
The Hope of Glory
1. God is doing something good now
2. God won’t turn me away later
3. God will make things better forever
Conclusion: Exulting in Hope
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: Mark 9:19-29. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 17 October, 2021
Intro: “Wish I had your faith”
1. Injured by the spirit world, vv14-19
Powerless without Jesus
2. All things are possible if you believe, vv20-27
“Help my unbelief”
3. Spiritual Warfare, vv28-32
A strange postscript to the victory
Conclusion: “Lord, I believe”
Series: . Passage: Matthew 28:16-20. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 10 October, 2021
Various passages - why not jot the references down for later reflection!
A Bible-Teaching Church?
Jesus on the Scriptures
Jesus on ‘future’ Scriptures
The NT on itself
Believe Christ, Teach the Bible
What Jesus believes, I must believe
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 29. Preacher: Sandy Grant Date of Talk: 3 October, 2021
Introduction: Imagine…
1. Comments on Praise
His Character
Our Posture
2. Comments on Giving
Generous
Grace-based
Temporary perspective
Willing & wholehearted
3 Comments on Baton-Passing
Conclusion: Drink at the Grace Well
2 Corinthians 8:9
Series: Ephesians. Passage: Ephesians 6:10-24. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 3 October, 2021.
The Letter so far... Chs 1-5
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Finally, be Strong! 6:10-13
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Put on God's Armour. 6:14-20
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Peace & Love & Grace 6:21-24
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 22-23. Preacher: Sandy Grant Date of Talk: 26 September 2021
Introduction: Building the Cathedral
1. The King’s Big Job
Precious … for the name
2. Finding the Right King
The man of peace
3. Doing the King’s Work
Many parts
Conclusion: What are we building today?
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 7. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 26 September 2021
1. Lament
2. Look
September 22, 2021
A message from Senior Minister Sandy Grant re the return to church and vaccine mandates.
Resources
“COVID Vaccination and The Church”
A clear article by Dr Megan Best, bioethicist at University of Notre Dame Australia, regarding why we use vaccinations, their safety and efficacy, and a Christian response to the possibility of vaccine passports.
“The word from a vaccinated preacher: we don’t urge law-breaking, but we cherish religious freedom”
By Canon Phil Colgan, St George North Anglican.
“A Christian Doctor's Perspective on the COVID -19 Vaccines” – a 46 minute video from Dr James Yun, a clinical immunologist, presented on behalf of the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia, and recommended by the Archbishop of Sydney.
“History of vaccines”
A brief 1:35min Facebook video from NSW Health, also summarising the development, testing & safety findings of Covid-19 vaccines.
“In brief: COVID-19 vaccines in Australia–Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) and Comirnaty (Pfizer)”
The latest footnoted research base, from NSW Health’s COVID-19 Critical Intelligence Unit.
Series: Andy's Farewell Sermon - Passing on the Baton. Passage: Psalm 78:1-8. Preacher: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: Sunday 19 September 2021.
Introduction: Olympic relays.
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Tell the next generations ‘the things’.
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Don’t drop the baton (or forget it, or hide it)…
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So that they might put their trust in God.
Conclusion: Final encouragements.
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 21. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 12 September 2021
Introduction: The census.
1: The Sin of Counting.
2: The Place the Plague Stopped.
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 6. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 13 September 2021
To Obey is better than Sacrifice – Micah 6
St Michael’s Anglican Cathedral, Wollongong, livestream am, 12/9/21 a.d.
Micah is commanded to prosecute God’s people
His complaint is before the witnessing hills v1-2
The Lord’s examination and warning
The Lord challenged Israel v3- 5
How have I wearied you?
“I brought you out of slavery”
“I delivered you into the land of promise”
Israel responded to the Lord v 6- 7
Shall we express greater religious zeal?
Shall we offer abundant sacrifices?
Shall we offer our sons?
The Lord answered Israel v8
Summary of the Lord’s prophetic message
Act justly
Love chesed/steadfast love
Walk humbly with your God
The Lord warns Israel v 9- 16
Fear the Lord & heed his Assyrian rod
I have begun to ruin the Jerusalem wealthy
They deceive and act violently like Ahab
They will experience hunger, poverty, failure, and sword
Nations will scorn you in your distress
Israel’s Response and Ours?
King Hezekiah repented Jer.26:17-19
He reformed the religious system
He reformed life under the Lord
The Lord wasted the Assyrian besieging Jerusalem
Any Lessons for us?
Do we face a powerful enemy?
Are we suggesting greater religious zeal?
Act justly personally and corporately
Love chesed/covenant love “in Christ”
Walk humbly before God, not be proud in piety
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 17. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 5 September 2021
Introduction: Crucial to the whole message of the Bible
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God’s Promise
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David’s Prayer
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God the Son becomes Son of God
Conclusion: Praying with King Jesus
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 5:2-15. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 6 September 2021
Introduction
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A Future King vv2-6
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A Future Kingdom vv 7-9
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A Future Clean-out vv10-15
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 15. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 29 August 2021
Introduction: What on earth is the ark?
1. Ark raised… With the Levites
God’s Way and Word Matters
2. With a Joyful Sound
Music Matters
3. With Sacrifice
Conclusion: New Covenant Ark
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 4:1-5:1. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 29 August 2021
1. The future will be wonderful.
2. The pathway to the future is characterised with suffering and hope.
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 11:1-25. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 22 August 2021
Introduction: Wartime footing
1. God’s King David
Warrior
Shepherd
2. The King and his Warriors
Barley
Water
3. Never Alone
Conclusion: Mighty ~~for~~ with Jesus
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 3. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 22 August 2021
1. God hates how Israel’s leaders chew up his people.
2. God hates how the powerful use their position for profiteering.
3. The Lord God withdraws.
Hear from Karina Brabham, our new CMS link missionary, as she tells us about her upcoming mission in France.
Passage: Mark 13:10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 15 August 2021.
Intro: The End
But first…
- The gospel
Not…
- Preached
Not…
- All nations
Not…
Conclusion: Must
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11. Preacher: John Lee. Date of Talk: 15 August 2021.
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The wrath of God is the greatest problem that confronts the world.
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Jesus is the only one who can fix this problem.
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We can only fully understand Gods love if we know his wrath.
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We should be involved in going or sending if we know what it is to fear the Lord.
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 10. Preacher: Mitch Walker Date of Talk: 8 August 2021
Introduction: Failure
Point 1: The Death of the King (1-12)
Point 2: The Failure of the King (13-14)
Conclusion: The faithful Leader
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 2. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 8 August 2021
Introduction
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Those who unjustly take will lose everything.
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The people fail to listen to God because they misunderstand him.
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Put your hope in the Shepherd King.
Series: 1 Chronicles - Short Talk - Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 9. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 1 August 2021
Additional Reading: Revelation 21:1-8
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 9:1-34. Preacher: Sandy Grant Date of Talk: 1 August 2021
Introduction: The Need for Security
1. The Sin of Unfaithfulness
2. The Grace of Restoration
Land
People
Temple
3. The Value of Gatekeeping!
Conclusion: Being your brother’s keeper
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 1. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 1 August 2021
Introduction
1. God will bring judgement
2. Micah grieves the inevitable and comprehensive judgement
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 2:1-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 13 August 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 1:1-17. Preacher: Richard Chin. Date of Talk: 23 July 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 5:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 22 October 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 6:1-10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 5 November 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:1-17. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 3 December 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 7:14-25. Preacher: Job Baird. Date of Talk: 26 November 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 5:12-21. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 29 November 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 6:11-23. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 12 November 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 7:1-13. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 19 November 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 2:17-29. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 20 August 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 3:1-20. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 27 August 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:18-27. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 10 December 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:28-39. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 17 December 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 3:19-31. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 4 September 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 4:1-12. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 10 September 2017.
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 4:12-25. Preacher: Job Baird. Date of Talk: 17 September 2017.
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 2-4. Preacher: Sandy Grant Date of Talk: 25 July 2021
Intro: Jabez or Judah?
1. Lion of Judah, 1 Chronicles 2
Pre-eminence
Death and Revival
2. Line of David, 1 Chronicles 3
David’s Line
(3. Levi at the Centre)
Conclusion: Jehoiachin, Zerubbabel… and Jesus
Lion and the Lamb
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 25 July 2021
Intro: Church is…
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All Sorts of People
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Working hard in the Lord
The place of women in ministry
- United by the Gospel
Addressing false teaching
- And full of Love
Series: 1 Chronicles - Worship & Hope. Passage: 1 Chronicles 1. Preacher: Sandy Grant Date of Talk: 18 July 2021
Intro: Who do you think you are?
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In Adam
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In Noah and the Nations
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In Abraham
Implications: Our History Means Hope
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 15:7-33 Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 18 July 2021
The prophetic vision/hope of a people under God’s mercy
Jews and Gentiles together praising the merciful God
God achieves it through Jesus, the Jewish king v7-13
Great Expectations 57AD
Paul as a gospel priest offers sanctified Gentiles to God v16
Paul’s past Work. He has
ministered to Rome v14-16
preached the gospel by Spirit v19-22
founded churches from Jerusalem to Illyricum v19
Paul’s future. He plans to
Deliver the Collection to Jerusalem poor v25-27
minister in Rome v23-24,28-29
preach in Spain vv24,28
Paul’s plea to Rome. He asks for
for partnership in prayer v30
for acceptance by Jerusalem saints v31
for safety from Judean unbelievers v31
for visit to Rome in joy refreshed v32
Greater Outcomes 57-2021AD
Immediate outcomes 57-64 AD
He was beaten, jailed and martyred 57-64 AD
He preached to governors, king and Caesars court
Longer term outcomes 64-2021 AD
5 New Testament letters written from jail
13 letters were included in New Testament
Significant movements were inspired by Romans
5/6 billion copies sold in NT in 2,255 languages
SO Pray in the Holy Spirit
for righteousness, peace and joy 4:17
in hope of the Kingdom of God 15:13
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 4. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: July 11, 2021.
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: 14:11-15:13 Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 11 July 2021
Christian: Do not quarrel over disputable matters: v1-12
Judgement is God’s work v10-11
Consider the relationship of servants v1-4
They answer to their master
Their master will uphold for them
Consider the motives of servants v5-6
They act to honour & thank God They are convinced in their mind
SO:
The Christian is accountable only to Christ v12
Welcome one another in Christ
Christian: Aim for mutual Edification: v13-23
Consider the nature of the Kingdom v17-19
Not about eating or drinking
Is about righteousness, peace and joy
Is eternal not temporal
SO:
What is not of faith is sin v23
Don’t cause a believer to stumble v13-15,20-21
Make every effort for peace and mutual edification v19
Christian: Follow the Example of Christ: v1-6
Let’s please our neighbours for their good v1-2
Consider how Christ fulfilled scripture v3-4
He took our reproaches on himself v3
We are to fulfil scripture like him v4
May we together glorify our God and Father v5,6
Series: Ephesians. Passage: Ephesians 5:21-6:9. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: July 4 2021.
4. Submitting to each other
a) In Marriage
b) In Families
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 3. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 4 July 2021.
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 2. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 27 June 2021.
Series: Ephesians | Last Words. Passage: Ephesians 5:1-21. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk 27 June 2021
1. Imitate God: Know who you are! Know how to walk! 5:1-2
2. Don’t walk in the muck 5:3-6
3a. Walk as light. 5:8
3b. Walk carefully 5:15
4. Choosing where you put your foot
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 13 Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 20 June 2021
Intro: The place of activism
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Submit to the Authorities, vv1-7
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Love your Neighbours, vv8-10
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Live in the Light, vv11-14
Put on Christ!
Series: Ruth - Not just a love story. Passage: Ruth 1. Preacher: Mitchell Walker. Date of Talk: 20 June 2021.
Introduction: The Book of Ruth
The Setting for the Crisis (1:1–2)
The Nature of the Crisis (1:3–5)
The Response to the Crisis (1:6–22)
Conclusion: Rest and Hope
Series: 1 Corinthians - The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 13 June 2021.
Introduction: The ‘rights’ generation
1. No disputes before the courts?
Limits
Setting
Wider biblical context
2. Thoughts on church dispute resolution methods
3. Motivations
The future
The present
The past
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 12 Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 13 June 2021
1. God’s mercy motivates all of life worship
2. All of life worship transforms our relationships
Series: 1 Corinthians - The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 5. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 6 June 2021.
Intro: Our reluctance to Discipline
1. Church Discipline is Essential, vv1-18
- For reputation
- For restoration
- For holiness
2. Church Discipline # Separatism, vv9-13
- ~~Judge~~ Win the outsider!
3. Church Discipline in Practice
- Who?
- When?
- How?
- What?
- Why?
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 11:1-36 Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 6 June 2021
Gentiles were being saved by God
Israelites were not being saved
God is saving True Israel v1-10
- God saves the elect v1,2
- Elijah & 7,000 did not worship Baal v2-4
- Paul & remnant chosen by grace v1,5-6
- Others were hardened v7-10
God is saving “trembling” Gentiles v11-24
- Unbelieving Israel has meant Gentile salvation v11
- Envious Israel may desire Gentile salvation v13-14
- Believing Israel could replace arrogant Gentile v16-24
- Israel salvation will mean life from the dead v12,15
God’s mystery/revelation summarised v25-32
- God has chosen Israel to be his people v28-29
- Part Israel hardened till all “trembling” Gentiles are saved v25
- Then all True Israel will be saved v26-27
- Principle: All guilty so all can receive mercy v30-32
To God be the Glory v33-36
- God is all wise and all powerful
- He exercises his power and wisdom to show mercy
- Both Jew and Gentile are to exercise faith in him
- This faith is to be confident, trembling and full of praise
Series: 1 Corinthians - The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 4. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 30 May 2021.
Introduction: What do we want for our children?
1. Success in Christian Life and Ministry, vv1-2
Stewardship
Faithfulness
2. The Ultimate Performance Review, vv3-7
Humility in our assessments
3. Corinthian Success, vv8-13
Versus Paul’s ‘failure’
4. What Paul wants for his children, vv14-17
Application: The Cross-Shaped Life
Series: Romans - Together to the ends of the earth. Passage: Romans 9:30-10:21. Preacher: Reg Piper Date of Talk: 30 May 2021
Gentiles were being saved by God
Israelites were not being saved
Why was Israel not being saved? V30- 4
- They were very zealous v1-2
- They sought their own righteousness v30
- They lacked knowledge v2-3
- They stumbled over Christ v33, 4
Salvation is possible for All
- Christ is the culmination of the Law v4
- Salvation does not require heroic feats v5-7
- Salvation is near v8-10
- Believe, confess and be saved v11-
Keep praying for Preachers and Hearers
- Salvation comes by calling on the Lord v11-12
- Preachers need to be sent v13-15
- People need to believe v13
- Israel refused to hear the preaching v16-18, 21
- Gentiles have eagerly accepted v20,19
Series: 1 Corinthians The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 3. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 May 2021
Introduction
1. Leaders belong to God as His workers.
2. We belong to God as His temple.
3. Everyone must be careful how they build on the foundation of Jesus.
4. Everything belongs to God.
Conclusion
Series: Romans Together to the ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 9:1-29. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 23 May 2021
- Apostle’s question over 25 years of ministry
- Why so few Israelites?
- Anguish: personal v1-3, religious v4-5
- The ponderings of the preacher
Paul knows God is Sovereign v6-13
- He knew by God’s revelation
- Salvation is by his promise not human descent v6-9
- Salvation is by his choice not human works v10-13
- God’s Word has not failed but principle of election stands v6,
Paul knows God is Merciful v14-29
- He saves by his mercy not by human understanding v14-18
- The Creator has the right to create v19-21
- He uses his power to show mercy v22-24
- His mercy extends beyond Jews to Gentiles v25-29
Humanity’s proper Response 11:33-36
- How inscrutable his ways!
- To the sovereign & merciful God be glory forever.
Series: The Church's one foundation Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 16 May 2021
Introduction:
1. The message of the cross is God's wisdom revealed.
2. The believer has the message illuminated by the Spirit
3. If you have the Spirit, you have the mind of Christ, the mindset of the cross
Conclusion:
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:47-58. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 16 May 2021
Intro: Securing your Future
1. Parable of Future Judgment, vv47-50
2. Parable of New Things, vv51-52
3. A Lived Example, vv53-58
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:36-40, Preacher: Liam Shannon & Stacey Chapman, Date of talk: 23 July 2017
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 2 July 2017
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 25 June 2017
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 9 July 2017
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 16 July 2017
Series: The Church's one foundation Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:5. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 9 May 2021
Introduction:
1. God’s power and wisdom is displayed in the cross.
2. Don’t be impressed by human power and wisdom
Conclusion:
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:44-46. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 9 May 2021
Intro: Believing What we Sing
1. Buried Treasure
Background
Meaning
2. Pearl of Great Price
Meaning
3. Significance: Kingdom worth more than…
Conclusion: “My richest gain I Count but loss…”
Series: Corinthians - The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 2 May 2021
Introduction:
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They belong to God's Church.
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They have received God's Grace.
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They are to be perfectly united. No divisions.
Conclusion:
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:31-33. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 2 May 2021
Intro: The Numbers are Against Us
1. From Little Things Big Things Grow
Mustard Seed
Yeast
2. The ‘Small’ King of the Kingdom
Conclusion: Encouraging Birds to Nest
Series: BCA Deputation. Passage: John 1:1-18. Speaker: Ted Brush. Date of Talk: 26 April 2021
1. Why do they do it?
· The purpose of the world
· The love of God
· The seriousness of life
· The nature of the gospel
2. The gospel of Jesus and us
Series: 1 Corinthians 15 | We Will Rise. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58. Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 18 April 2021
Intro: Dreaming of Heaven
1. What sort of body!? vv35-49
Seeds and plants (vv36-38)
Different kinds of ‘bodies’ (vv39-41)
2. A “Spiritual” Body vv41-53
No more decay, dishonour, weakness (vv41-44)
Jesus is the pattern (vv45-49)
All Christians will be changed! (vv50-53)
3. The Resurrection Victory! vv54-57
The sting of death - sin (v56)
Jesus removes the sting! (v57)
Contrast: Two Poems about Death
Conclusion: Let nothing move you! v58
Series: Ephesians | Last Words. Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk 18 April 2021
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A New Walk
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New Clothes
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New Goals
Series: We will rise - 1 Corinthians 15. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 11 April 2021.
Intro: How do you use your holidays?
1. The Resurrection Past
Firstfruits
Adam & Christ - Like & Unlike
2. The Resurrection Future
Defeating the last enemy
All things subject to God
3. Living in light of the Resurrection
Baptism for the dead!?
Dying daily
Using your holidays…
Series: Ephesians Last words. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 April 2021
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Meek not Weak vv1-3
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Unity not Same vv4-12
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Built up not Tossed about vv13-16
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 4 April 2021
1. The Ultimate Statistic
2. The Bodily Resurrection of Christ is Historical (vv1-11)
Facts transmitted
Died for Our Sins
Buried
Raised and Appeared
3. Christianity is Pointless without It (vv12-19)
4. The Dead are Raised
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 28. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 4 April 2021.
Intro: What hope?
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Hope-less without God
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Hope-filled in Christ
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Rejoice in hope
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 26:36-46. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 2 April 2021
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The terrifying nature of sin
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Jesus’ willing obedience
Conclusion: Two gardens
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Mark 14:10-72. Preacher: Reg Piper (Readings: Stacey Chapman). Date of Talk: 1 April 2021
Is John Mark the young man? Mk 14:51-52
Mk 14:10-26 Jesus instituted a covenant meal
He facilitated the event
He gave the elements significance
Mk 14:26-42 Jesus sought strength for the fearful trial.
He anticipated the victory
He felt the darkness
Mk 14:43-50 Jesus shone light in the darkness
He exposed the worldly darkness
He shone God’s light
Mk 14:53-65 Jesus owned the Sanhedrin’s accusation
The leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy
He declared he was God’s Christ
Mk 14:66-72 Jesus persisted with Peter’s weakness
He cautioned Peter’s loyalty
He would see Peter in Galilee
Sermon Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:36-10:4. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 28 March 2021
Intro: “Gut-wrenching”
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Jesus’ Heart for the Harassed
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Pray for the Harvest
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Apostles Unique and Exemplary
Conclusion: We want workers
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 March 2021
Followers of Jesus are to seek understanding.
The world is made up of wheat and weeds.
At the end of time:
A. weeds will be removed.
B. the righteous will shine.
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35. Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 21 March 2021
Intro – Jesus is famous for ‘Parables’
1. Why teach in parables?
To Conceal!
To Challenge
To Fulfil
2. Jesus Believed in Election
And Jesus believed in Compatibilism
Conclusion: Use It or Lose It
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:18-26. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 March 2021
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:14-17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 14 March 2021.
It’s Time
1. A time to mourn
2. A time to celebrate
3. A time for something new
Conclusion.
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 14 March 2021.
The Parable of the Sower
The seated Jesus preached to a great crowd from a boat
He spun a sower mystery to the crowd v1-9
He explained the parable to disciples v10,18-23,
Let’s not be Foolish in our response v4-7, 18-22
Jesus spoke of four types of soils/ hearts
· Unresponsive heart v4,19
· Impulsive heart v5-6,20-21
· Preoccupied heart v 7, 22
· Responsive heart v8-9, 23 cf 7:24-27
Let’s, like wise Matthew, reflect on the Word of the Kingdom v19
It is what the Son chooses to reveal about the Father 11:27
Some things Matthew reflects on
· He is our Father in heaven 5:16
· He loves perfectly 5:43-48
· He rewards genuine piety 6:1-17
· He feeds and clothes Christ’s disciples 6:25-33
· He gives good gifts to his children 7:7-12
Let’s, like wise Paul, pray for fruitfulness Eph 3:14-21
He prays for all disciples that we will
· Be strengthened by the Spirit’s might v14-16
· Understand Christ’s love v17-19
· Be filled with God’s fulness v19
Women's Event. Speaker: Dani Treweek. Date of Talk: 6 March 2021
1. JUST KEEP SWIMMING?
2. DON’T BE ALARMED
3. DO BE ALERT
4. WATERY WORLDVIEW CONVICTIONS
· Expressive Individualism
· The Authority of Lived Experience
· The Oppressed and the Oppressor
· Salvation through Social Action
5. SO WHAT?
6. JUST KEEP SWIMMING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 12:38-50. Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 7 March 2021
Intro: A “great, big, deep, booming, bass voice”
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Abandon Sign-Seeking, vv38-42
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Abandon Neutrality, vv43-45
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Find Your Family, vv46-50
Conclusion
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:9-13. Speaker: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 7 March 2021
Introduction: Who do you follow?
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Following Jesus requires a response.
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Following Jesus looks like love and mercy.
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Following Jesus is for the sick and the sinners.
Conclusion.
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:1-8. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 28 February, 2021.
Intro: Disability Access
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Forgiving Sins without a Licence, vv1-3
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What’s the Big Deal?, vv4-7
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Embracing the Biggest Deal, v8+
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 12:22-37. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 February, 2021.
- They cannot deny Jesus' power.
- You can’t be neutral when it comes to Jesus and God’s Kingdom.
- What is the unforgivable sin?
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 12:1-21. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 21 February, 2021
God gave Israel the Sabbath at Mt Sinai
Israel negotiated Judaism as a legal religion in the Empire
Pharisees regulated their Sabbath
Jesus defended his Disciples against the Pharisees v1-8
Pharisees were critical of hungry disciples breaking their Sabbath law v1-2
Jesus defended them by reasoning that
· Necessity trumps religious rules v3-4
· Rules have exceptions v5-6, 8
· Mercy prevails over critical spirit v7-8
Jesus provided for the Sick against the Pharisees v9-14
Pharisees provoked him to break their Sabbath law v9-10,14
Jesus defended his healing by reasoning that
· Sabbath was a day for doing good v11-13
The Pharisees plotted to destroy Jesus for he violated their Sabbath
Jesus was building hope for all the Nations v15-21
Jesus withdrew from immediate danger and healed all following v14-16
Matthew: Jesus fulfils Is.42: 1-4
· The Spirit anointed Servant of the Lord
· The gentle healer of the weak and helpless
· The meek and gentle executor of justice to the nations
Entrust yourself to the lowly Servant not the powerful Religionists 11:28-30
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 8:28-34. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 February, 2021
Introduction
1. Jesus is a force to be reckoned with.
2. Is the death of Jesus a force to be reckoned with?
Do you believe the death of Jesus is powerful?
Conclusion
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 11:20-30. Preacher: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 14 February, 2021
Introduction:
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Refusal to repent.
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The Son revealed.
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Come to the Son.
Conclusion.
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 8:18-27. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 14 February, 2021
Introduction
Point 1: The cost of following Christ
Point 2: The benefit of following Christ
Conclusion: Follow Christ because of who he is
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 7:13-29. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 9 April 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 7:1-12. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 2 April 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 6:19-34. Preacher: Andy Stevenson. Date of Talk: 26 March 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 6:1-18. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 19 March 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:38-48. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 12 March 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:27-37. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 5 March 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:17-26. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 26 February 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:1-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 19 February 2017,
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 4:12-25. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 12 February 2017.
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 4:1-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 5 February 2017
Series: The unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 8:1-17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 7 February, 2021.
Series: The unexpected Kingdom. Passage Matthew 11:1-19. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 7 Feb 2021
What is the going on in the world?
2,000AD Australia and 100AD Galilee
How did Jesus see this Question?
Who is Jesus? V1-6
This question was raised by disciples sent by John the Baptist
John’s enquiry
Preached Spirit & fire Baptiser 3:11-12
Preached Lamb & Son of God Jn 1:29-34
Was Jesus the One to Come? V1-3
Jesus’ Answer
He was the Way Is. 40:3
The Servant of the Lord Is. 35:5-6,61:1.
Blessed are John and hearers if not offended v6,12:14, 24, 11:16-19
Who is John the Baptist? V7-15
Jesus raised and answered this question for the crowds.
Who John was not
He was not just a prophet v7-9
Who John was
The first Messenger Mal 3:1
Greatest man born v11-12
The Elijah to come v13-14 Mal 4:5-6, Matt17:9-13, 21:23-27
Hear if you can, including John v15, Jn 1:21-23
Who are the Wise?
Every generation is similar to every other generation
The childish are exposed
They avoid substance by criticising style v 16-19
The Wisdom is justified v19
By her deeds
By her children
Vision Sunday. Passage: John 15. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 31 January 2021.
1. To bear fruit we must continue to have a healthy connection to Jesus.
2. Expect to be hated.
3. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit to Testify.
Vision Sunday. Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14. Preacher Reg Piper. Date of Talk 31 January, 2021.
Our Vision: more disciples of Jesus shining as lights in the city
By prayer with Bible: Engage, Evangelise, Establish, Equip
To establish, be established
What did Paul say to disciples of Jesus? Eph 5:8-10
You are light in the Lord
Walk as children of light
Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord
Learning involves understanding
Pray for understanding of
• God’s love for us 3:14-19
• Every spiritual blessing we have in Christ 1:3-14
• Being raised & seated with Christ 2: 6-7
• Being filled with the Spirit 5:17-18
Learning involves practise
Practise at
• Building up Christ’s Church by truthing in love 4:11-15
• Putting off past passions and putting on new life 4:22-24
• Constructing the Christian household by radical relationships 5:21-6:9
• Contending with the devil 6:10-20
• Praising and thanking God 5:15-20
The Apostolic Call
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, Christ shall give you light.”
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: December 27, 2015
Series: Summer Services. Passage: Psalm 20. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: January 24, 2016
Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 64. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 24 January 2021
Title: Poetic Justice (Psalm 64)
Intro: Words Matter
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Verbal shots fired at God's King (1-6)
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God's shots reveal poetic justice (7-8)
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Proclaim God's work that others praise (9-10)
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 66. Preacher: Rob Copland. Date of Talk: 24 January 2021
Psalm 66 Inviting Praise
- Inviting glorious noise
- To see what God has done
- To praise the God who saves
- To hear the love of God
Series: Summer Services. Passage: Psalm 19. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: January 24, 2016
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 16. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: January 17, 2016
Series: Summer Services. Passage: Psalm 13. Preacher: Andy Stevenson. Date of Talk: January 3, 2016
Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 57. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk 17 January 2021
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David takes refuge in God.
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David desires God to be glorified.
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David commits himself to praising God.
Conclusion: Rejoice in the Lord
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 21. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: January 1, 2017
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 1. Preacher: Andy Stevenson. Date of Talk: December 28, 2014
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 9. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: January 25, 2015
Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 55. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 10 January 2021
Lamenting Betrayal
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Learning to lament and to hide.
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Enduring abuse and betrayal.
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Trusting the God who hears.
Conclusion: Prayer v22. Cast your cares on the Lord, picked up in 1 Peter 5:6-7
Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 54. Preacher: Nathan Asher. Date of Talk 3 January 2021
Psalm 54
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Desperation vv1-3
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Dependence vv4-5
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Devotion vv6-7
Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 52. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 27 December 2020.
The Demolition of the Monster - Psalm 52
David recalls the malice of Saul and Doeg
He composes a song of praise to God
The Setting: 1 Sam. 21:1-9, 22:6-23
David was fleeing the murderous threats of demented King Saul
Priest Ahimelech cautiously provided bread and sword to David
Saul demands his men display loyalty by slaughtering the priests
The opportunist Doeg obliges by slaying 85 priests and families
David sings of Doeg’s and Saul’s arrogance and his own faith
The Destruction of the Destroyers v1-5,7
Their arrogance
Their end
Take a breath and reflect on this. “Selah”
The Blessing upon the Godly v6-9
Their Lesson
Their end
Sing the songs of faith to God now
A Final Question
Is this positive thinking based on unrealistic hope?
The apostle’s answer: 2 Corinthians 2:14--17
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 8. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: January 25, 2015
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 6. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: January 18, 2015
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 5. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: January 18, 2015
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 3. Preacher: Jim Douglass. Date of Talk: January 11, 2015
Series: Summer Psalms. Passage: Psalm 2. Preacher: Tim Nicholls. Date of Talk: January 4, 2015
Christmas Series. Passage John 1:1-14. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 20 December 2020
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us v14
Who is this Word?
The testimony of John and Paul is that
Through him all things were created v3, Col 1:16
In him all things are sustained v4,5,9 Col 1:17
Through him all things are reconciled v29, Col1:19-20
He is God and Man v14, Col 1:19
How shall we be reconciled?
John: Believe in his Name v12-13
Paul: Be steadfast in his gospel Col 1:21-23
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 6:11-21. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk 13 December 2020
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 6 December 2020
The Gain of Godliness – 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Intro: Do you wanna be rich?
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Hang onto Jesus’ words, vv3-5
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Money-love is destructive, vv9-10
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Contentment is the Goal, vv6-8
Conclusion: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 6:1-2. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 29 November 2020
Introduction: What to do with slavery?
Point 1: Paul on slavery.
Point 2: The Reason - For God's name
Point 3: Slaves, honour masters
Point 4: Especially Christian Masters
Conclusion: Slaves to Righteousness
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 5:17-25. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 22 November 2020
Intro: Retiring Well
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Real Respect, vv17-19
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Pay
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Protect
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Real Responsibility, vv20-23
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Hold to Account
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Appoint Slowly
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Reasoning, vv24-25
One final comfort
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage 1 Timothy 5:3-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 15 November 2020
Intro: Being a Provider
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Families, Honour Widows
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Church, Honour Widows
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Widows, Honour God
Conclusion: Applying principles wisely
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage 1 Timothy 4:6-5:2. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 8 November 2020.
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage 1 Timothy 4:1-5. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk 1 November 2020.
Intro: Disturbing Behaviour.
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Abandoning truth for lies (v1-2).
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Forbidding creation for asceticism (v3).
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Rather, receive everything with thanks (v4-5).
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 25 October 2020.
Struggling back to church
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The Power of Writing, v14
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The Importance of Church, v15
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The Secret of Religion, v16
It’s all about…
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-13. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 18 October 2020.
Intro: What to look for?
Church Leadership Structures:
Overseers *
Deacons *
And the women?
Church Leadership
Qualities
Capability
T*
M
Character: above reproach
SF
SND
H*
GNA*
NG
NRC (T)
GR*
Character: Who you are when no one's looking!
Series: Ephesians. Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 October 2020
Series: Ephesians. Passage: Ephesians 3:1:13. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 4 October 2020.
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God's Big Secret
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God's Big Reveal
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God's Big Plan
Hear a reflection on 1 Timothy 2:11-15 by two women in ministry, Assistant Minister Stacey Chapman and Jo Hann.
Hear a reflection on 1 Timothy 2:8-10 by two women in ministry, Assistant Minister Stacey Chapman and Jo Hann.
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage 1 Timothy 2:11-15. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 27 September 2020.
A Question for Me, A Question for You
1 Timothy 2:12 ~ What?
Who?
When and Where?
Why?
Will We?
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 2:8-10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 20 September 2020
Introduction: Gender Matters?
- Men: Pray, don't fight! (v8)
Holy Hands
Not anger or quarrelling
Practical Praying
- Women: Dress Modestly in good deeds (vv9-10)
Modest, not extravagant
Which good deeds?
Conclusion: "In every place"
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 2:1-7. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 13 September 2020.
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 1:12-20. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 6 September 2020
Introduction: The Problem of Guilt. The Worst of Sinners. The Saviour of Sinners. Conclusion: Holding faith and good conscience
Series: 1 Timothy. Passage: 1 Timothy 1:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 30 August 2020
Identity Politics: Identities in this letter.
1. Stop False Teaching
2. The Law’s Purpose(s)
3. The Goal is Love
Gospel Identity
Series: OK Google. Passage: Mark 9:35-50. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 21 July 2019.
Series: OK Google. Passage: Mark 4:35-41. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 July 2019.
Series: OK Google. Passage: Luke 1:1-4, Job 40. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 28 July 2019.
Series: 2 Peter. Passage 2 Peter 3. Preacher Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 August 2020
Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 9 June 2019.
Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 23 June 2019.
Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage/s: Proverbs 18:13, 4:5-6, 16:23, 18:21, 17:28 & 10:19. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 June 2019
Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 30 June 2019.
Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs 11. Preacher: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 16 June 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 34. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 1 December 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 30:25- 31:42. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 17 November 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 27:41-28:22. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Date of Talk: 3 November 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 29-30. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 10 November 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 25. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 13 October 2019
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 27. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 20 October 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 35. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 8 December 2019.
Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 32-33. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 24 November 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-21. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 09 August 2020
Series: Trinity. Passage: Romans 8:1-27. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 1 March 2020.
Series: Trinity. Passage: John 17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of talk: February 16, 2020.
Series: Trinity. Passage: Philippians 2:1-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 February 2020.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 02 August 2020
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 5. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: October 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 4:1-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: September 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: October 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: September 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: September 2019.
Series Ephesians 2. Passage Ephesians 2:11-22. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 26 July 2020.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-25. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: September 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: September 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: August 2019.
Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: August 2019.
Series: Ephesians 2. Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 19 July 2020.
Series: Ephesians 1. Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23, Preacher: Joe Radkovic, Date of Talk: 14 July 2019.
Series: Ephesians 1. Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14, Preacher: Joe Radkovic, Date of Talk: 7 July 2019.
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: Philippians 3:7-4:1. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 12 July 2020
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: Psalm 147. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 5 July 2020
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: 2 Corinthians 4, Preacher: Mitch Walker, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 28 June 2020.
Gospel Perspective. Introduction: Perspective. Gospel perspective remembers: 1. God's Mercy; 2. God's power; 3. Eternal Glory; Conclusion: Do not loose heart.
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17, Preacher: Reg Piper, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 21 June 2020.
Confused but always Thankful. God Always leads us in Triumph [v14a]. We are the Aroma of Christ to God [v14b-16b]. We are sufficient "ïn Christ".
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25, Preacher: Andy Stevenson, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 14 June 2020.
Don't Give Up! 1. Don’t give up; Jesus didn’t… [19-21]. 2. Don’t give up; Draw near, Hold on… [22-23]. 3. Don’t give up; Meeting together… [24-25]
Series: Scriptures that Sustain. Passage: 1 Kings 17, Preacher: Jon Baird, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 7 June 2020.
Series: Trusting God is Good when life is not. Passage: Job 41-42, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 31 May 2020.
Series: Trusting God is Good when life is not. Passage: Job 38-39, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 24 May 2020.
Series: Trusting God is Good when life is not. Passage: Job 27-28, Preacher: Mitch Walker, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 17 May 2020.
Series: Trusting God is Good when life is not. Passage: Job 15-16, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 10 May 2020.
Series: Trusting God is good when life is not. Passage: Job 5-6, Preacher: Jon Baird, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 3 May 2020.
Series: Trusting God is Good when life is not. Passage: Job 1-2, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 26 April 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 17:20-37, Preacher: Paul Vaartjes, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 19 April 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 24:13-36, Preacher: Liam Shannon, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 12 April 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 23:26-49, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 10 April 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 19:32-47, Preacher: Reg Piper, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 5 April 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 13:1-17, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 29 March 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 9:10-27, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of Talk: MORNING 15 March 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 4:14-21, Preacher: Liam Shannon, Date of Talk: MORNING 22 March 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 2:1-20, Preacher: Reg Piper, Date of Talk: MORNING 01 March 2020.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 1:1-4, Preacher: Reg Piper, Date of Talk: Morning 23 February 2020.
Jesus determines his path. To follow Jesus is to have our paths determined by him.
Series: Jesus Is... Passage: Luke 9:51-62, Preacher: Liam Shannon, Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 22 March 2020.