
Wollongong Anglican Talks
By St Michael's Wollongong
Sermons from St Michael's Anglican Cathedral Wollongong

Our Profligate God | Luke 15 | EVENING
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
23:12
January 31, 2023

You're Invited! | Luke 14:1-24 | EVENING
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.
18:26
January 23, 2023

Parable of the mismanaged miracle | Luke 12:13-21 | MORNING
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 12:13-21 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 15 January, 2023.
21:32
January 16, 2023

Who shall receive life | Luke 10:25-37 | MORNING
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
1. Those who hold fast to God's word (10:25-28)
2. Those who show mercy like the Samaritan (10:29-37)
3. Those who love the Lord Jesus with their whole being (10:22)
19:58
January 09, 2023

God's Word Works | Luke 8:1-15 | MORNING
Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 8:1-15 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 1 January, 2023.
God's Word -
* God Gives it - His generosity abounds
* 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.
16:27
January 03, 2023

Christmas Message | John 3:1-16 | Christmas Day
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
19:14
January 03, 2023

This Christmas, open the gift..Christ the gift | John 3:1-16 | CHRISTMAS EVE
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
17:13
January 03, 2023

Spread the Word | John 1:35-51 | MORNING
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
1. Two hear of Jesus from John and follow (35-39)
2. Two hear of Jesus from Andrew and are changed (40-43)
3. Nathanael hears from Philip and they with us see God (44-51)
22:42
December 19, 2022

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us | John 1:1-18 | EVENING
Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:1-18 . Preacher: Tim Smith. Date of Talk: 11 December, 2022.
17:51
December 12, 2022

Merry Christmas from John | John 1:1-18 | MORNING
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 _ _ _'
21:58
December 12, 2022

There is one God for all nations | Genesis 10-11 | EVENING
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 11:1-9 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 4 December, 2022
29:22
December 06, 2022

God judges to restore Creation | Genesis 6-9 | EVENING
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
26:36
November 29, 2022

Sin desire you, but grace master sin | Genesis 4 | EVENING
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
25:20
November 21, 2022

God is gracious to law makers and world breakers | Genesis 3 | EVENING
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
25:39
November 14, 2022

All life with God is abundant | Genesis 2:4-25 | EVENING
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
27:21
November 07, 2022

God Created Everything Purposefully | Genesis 1:1-2:3 | EVENING
Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 30 October, 2022
30:10
October 31, 2022

St Michael's Church Camp Talk 4 | The Spirit is God's Self-effacing Power
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
29:49
October 27, 2022

St Michael's Church Camp Talk 3 | The Son transforms both God and humanity
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
28:32
October 27, 2022

St Michael's Church Camp Talk 2 | The Father is God's benevolent authority
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
31:41
October 27, 2022

St Michael's Church Camp Talk 1 | The one God is essentially perfect relationship
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
26:05
October 26, 2022

Judgement and Restoration | Amos 7-9 | EVENING
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 7-9. Preacher: Jonny Hann. Date of Talk: 23 October, 2022
1. The Lord’s anger is slow burning
2. The Lord’s judgement is inescapable
3. The Lord’s restoration is costly abundance
31:23
October 24, 2022

Let Faith Issue in Patience and Prayer | James 5:7-20 | MORNING
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
25:02
October 24, 2022

God's Justice Will Roll Like A River | Amos 5:18-7:9 | EVENING
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 16 October, 2022.
29:37
October 17, 2022

Pride, Plans & Prosperity | James 4:13-4:6 | MORNING
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 4:13-5:6. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 16 October, 2022.
1. Are you willing to submit your future to Jesus?
2. Injustice won't go unnoticed.
25:10
October 17, 2022

Life For The Hopeless | Amos 5:1-17 | EVENING
Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 9 October, 2022.
1. God is about to go on the attack.
2. God's patience has run out.
3. God’s judgment is impartial.
4. God disciplines his people for their benefit.
28:49
October 10, 2022

The Meekness Measure | James 3:13-4:12 | MORNING
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 3:13-4:12. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 9 October, 2022.
Introduction: #Influencer
1. From where is your wisdom? (3:13-18)
2. From what is your fighting? (4:1-10)
3. From where do you speak? (4:11-12)
20:04
October 10, 2022

'God will judge all impartially' | Amos 1:1-2:8, 4:6-13 | EVENING
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.
1. God is about to go on the attack.
2. God's patience has run out.
3. God’s judgment is impartial.
4. God disciplines his people for their benefit.
30:23
October 04, 2022

Taming of the Tongue | James 3:1-12 | MORNING
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 3:1-12 Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 2 October, 2022.
1. A Word-smith (vv1-2)
2. My Tongue and I (vv3-5, vv6-8)
3. Bitter & Sweet (vv9-12)
21:36
October 04, 2022

St Michael's Church Camp Talk 2 | The Father is God's benevolent authority
Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship
Speaker: Mark Smith
Date of Talk: 22 October 2022
31:41
October 01, 2022

God's Grace Motivates Us to do Good | Titus 2-3 | EVENING
Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 2-3. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 September 2022.
1. Godliness is not uniformity
2. Godliness is public
3. Godliness is attractive
36:53
September 26, 2022

No Deeds? No Faith? | James 2:14-26 | MORNING
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 2:14-26. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 25 September 2022.
Introduction
1. To simply acknowledge that God exists, is not saving faith
2. Saving faith is demonstrated in action
Conclusion
25:56
September 26, 2022

St Micks Youth Camp Talk 4 | The Spirit Sanctifies
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 4 September 2022
25:42
September 21, 2022

St Micks Youth Camp Talk 3 | The Spirit Saves
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 3 September 2022
32:42
September 21, 2022

St Micks Youth Camp Talk 2 | The Spirit Speaks
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 3 September 2022
26:36
September 21, 2022

St Micks Youth Camp Talk 1 | The Spirit (Intro)
Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit
Speaker: Josh Hayward
Date of Talk: 2 September 2022
15:33
September 21, 2022

Gospel Leadership Requires Godliness Founded on Truth | Titus 1:5-16 | EVENING
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?
2. 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?
28:50
September 19, 2022

Jesus' Glory Frees Us from Favouritism | James 2:1-13 | MORNING
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 2:1-13. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 18 September 2022.
23:17
September 19, 2022

God's Implanted Word Creates Righteousness | James 1:18-27
Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 1:18-27. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 11 September 2022.
27:42
September 12, 2022

Truth that Leads to Godliness | Titus 1:1-4 | EVENING
Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 1:1-4. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 4 September 2022.
23:46
September 05, 2022

God Gives Generously In Trial | James 1:1-18 | MORNING
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
26:21
September 05, 2022

Ask the Father to overcome all Evil | Matthew 18:21-35 | EVENING
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 28 August 2022.
31:45
August 29, 2022

Praying Confidently | Psalm 139 | MORNING
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
23:36
August 29, 2022

Ask the Father to Meet our needs | Luke 9:10-17 | EVENING
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Luke 9:10-17 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 21 August 2022.
27:47
August 22, 2022

Prayer and Praise | Psalm 113 | MORNING
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.
26:26
August 22, 2022

Lord, Bring Your Perfect Reign | Luke 22:39-46 | EVENING
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.
30:35
August 15, 2022

The Blameless Life | Psalm 101 | MORNING
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.
23:21
August 15, 2022

Ask God To Be Rightly Revered I Jude 24-25 I EVENING
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Jude 24-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 7 August 2022
29:26
August 08, 2022

God's Rule: Secure and Powerful I Psalm 93 I MORNING
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 93. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 7 August 2022.
25:37
August 08, 2022

Pray to Your Heavenly Father I Romans 8:12-25 I EVENING
Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Romans 8:12-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of talk: 31 July 2022
30:07
August 02, 2022

A Call for the Little Church to Pray the Big Prayer I Psalm 67 I MORNING
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 67. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 31 July 2022
32:07
August 02, 2022

Pray, Reflecting God's Relationship With You l Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13 l EVENING
The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Matthew 6:5-15. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 24 July 2022
29:19
July 26, 2022

Come On God, Why Don't You Act? l Psalm 10 l MORNING
Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 10. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 24 July 2022
22:19
July 26, 2022

Jesus is the Selfless Christ | Mark 8 | MORNING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 8. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 17 July 2022
25:22
July 18, 2022

Women's Bible Talks | 1 John 5
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 5. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 30 June 2022
29:18
July 12, 2022

Jesus Cleanses the Defiled Heart | Mark 7 | EVENING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 7. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 10 July 2022
30:45
July 11, 2022

Jesus is the unwanted God | Mark 6 | EVENING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 6. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 3 July 2022
29:34
July 04, 2022

Leader Development | The Sacraments
Speaker: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 25 June 2022
The handout is available here.
Full notes from Mark's talk is available here.
53:20
June 29, 2022

Responding to the Powerful Presence of Jesus | Mark 4:35-5:43 | EVENING
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
25:14
June 28, 2022

Christ is power that cares | Mark 4:35-5:43 | MORNING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:35-5:43. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 26 June 2022
23:30
June 28, 2022

Women's Bible Talks | 1 John 4
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 4. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 23 June 2022
28:34
June 28, 2022

The Kingdom of God | Mark 4:1-34 | EVENING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:1-34. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 19 June 2022
26:12
June 20, 2022

Women's Bible Talks | 1 John 3
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 3. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 16 June 2022
31:57
June 20, 2022

Christ is Rest from Religion | Mark 2:23-3:35 | EVENING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2::23-3:35. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 12 June 2022
28:31
June 14, 2022

Women's Bible Talks | 1 John 2
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 2. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 9 June 2022
32:41
June 14, 2022

Jesus Brings God's Kingdom in Power | Mark 2:1-22 | MORNING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2:1-21. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 5 June 2022
27:60
June 06, 2022

Women's Bible Talks | 1 John 1
Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 1-2:2. Speaker: Stacey Chapman. Date of Talk: 2 June 2022
23:05
June 06, 2022

Jesus Brings God's Kingdom in Power | Mark 1 | MORNING
Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 1. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 29 May 2022
27:32
May 30, 2022

The Eternal City | Zephaniah 3
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
24:50
May 23, 2022

The Colossus of Rhodes | Zephaniah 2:4-15
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
28:12
May 16, 2022

The Taj Mahal | Zephaniah 1:1-2:3
Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 8 May 2022
1. Built to Last!
2. Zephaniah’s World
3. A Series of Sad Surprises
4. “Gather Together...”
5. What Are We Missing?
26:38
May 10, 2022

He Who Is Life | John 5:16-26 | EVENING
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)
26:16
May 02, 2022

He Who Is Life | John 5:16-26 | MORNING
Series: The Compelling Christ. Passage: John 5: 16-26, Preacher: Nathan Asher, Date of Talk: 5 May 2022
1. Jesus Is God.
2. Jesus Does God’s Work.
3. Jesus Brings Life
18:38
May 02, 2022

The Inescapable | Matthew 14:22-36
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
25:58
April 26, 2022

Resurrection of Christ | 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 | Resurrection Sunday
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
28:34
April 19, 2022

The Night Around the Table | Matthew 27:45-54 | Good Friday
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)
14:09
April 19, 2022

Maundy Thursday | John 13:1-17
Easter 2022 Sermon Series. Passage: John 13:1-17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 14 April, 2022
26:25
April 19, 2022

The Green - Eyed Master | Exodus 32:1-6
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
25:27
April 11, 2022

The Heart of Hope | Jonah 4:5-11 | EVENING
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
28:29
April 11, 2022

The Meanness of the Unmoved | Jonah 4:1-4 | EVENING
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
24:49
April 05, 2022

Home Beautiful | Exodus 25-40 | MORNING
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
21:51
April 05, 2022

The Promise of Pardon | Jonah 3:10 | EVENING
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
25:51
March 28, 2022

We are God's Chosen People | Exodus 20:1-17 | MORNING
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
25:20
March 28, 2022

The Call to Repentance | Jonah 3:5-10 | EVENING
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:5-10. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 March, 2022
24:39
March 22, 2022

Road Trip | Exodus 14:29-31 | MORNING
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 14:29-31. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 20 March, 2022
31:21
March 22, 2022

The Value of Alarm | Jonah 3:1-4 | EVENING
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
24:27
March 15, 2022

Total Recall | Exodus 12:1-13:16 | MORNING
Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 12:1-13:16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 13 March, 2022
29:12
March 15, 2022

The Horror of Idolatry | Jonah 2:8-9 | EVENING
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
25:33
March 07, 2022

The Ruler of Egypt | Exodus 5-11 | MORNING
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’
22:14
March 07, 2022

The Grace of Change | Jonah 2:1-7 | EVENING
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.
2. And yet Jonah experiences God’s compassion and saving grace.
22:28
February 28, 2022

Is it Not I? | Exodus 3:1-14 | MORNING
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
20:07
February 28, 2022

The Presence of God | Jonah 1:17 | EVENING
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 February, 2022
23:21
February 21, 2022

God Looked on | Exodus 1-2 | MORNING
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…
24:38
February 21, 2022

Being the Body | Romans 12:1-16 | MORNING
Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: Romans 12:1-16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 13 February, 2022
1. We are saved to worship God with our whole life.
2. We worship God by being devoted to one another.
28:11
February 14, 2022

Death of a Rescuer | Jonah 1:11-16 | EVENING
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:11-16. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 13 February, 2022
26:27
February 14, 2022

The Call on Beggars | Jonah 1:3-10 | EVENING
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:3-10. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 February, 2022
1. The Unrepentant Athlete
2. A Man With Get Up and Go
3. A Crew Facing Woe
4. A God in the Know
5. Two Tales To Tell
30:23
February 07, 2022

Building the Body | Ephesians 4 | MORNING
Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: Ephesians 4. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 6 February, 2022
1. The goal of building is unity and maturity.
2. Every member is responsible for building the body.
3. We build by speaking.
27:30
February 07, 2022

The Offence of Sin | Jonah 1:1-2 | EVENING
Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:1-2. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 30 January, 2022
1. That Escalated Quickly
2. A Little Background to Nineveh
3. On the Job at Last
4. Not So Fast!
23:41
February 01, 2022

Belonging to the Body | 1 Corinthians 12 | MORNING
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.
27:42
February 01, 2022

The Good Shepherd | John 10:1-30 | MORNING
Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: John 10:1-30. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 January, 2022
1. The Good Shepherd's personal bond with his sheep
2. Jesus' unbreakable bond with his Father
26:05
January 24, 2022

The Substitute Teacher | Luke 23:26-43 | MORNING
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
30:06
January 17, 2022

Boy Wonder | John 4:43-54 | EVENING
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…
25:59
January 10, 2022

Clothed in the Word | Romans 1:1-6 | EVENING
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
24:06
January 04, 2022

Christmas: Why does it matter? | John 1:1-14 | MORNING
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: John 1:1-14 Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 26 December, 2021
25:39
January 04, 2022

Angels and Angry Rulers - Unbelievable? | Luke 2:1-21; Matthew 2:1-15 | CHRISTMAS DAY
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
19:47
January 04, 2022

God Become Baby: Unbelievable? | Matthew 1:18-25 | Christmas Eve
Series: Christmas: Unbelievable? . Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 24 December, 2021
Intro: Boss baby
1. God (Prequel)
2. Become baby (Arrival)
3. Unbelievable (Eternal)
19:55
January 04, 2022

A Word from God - Virgin Birth: Unbelievable | Luke 1:26-38 | MORNING
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”!
13:13
December 20, 2021

The Coming of the Day | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
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
30:06
December 13, 2021

Women's Ministry Event | Clean Living | Mark 7:1-23
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?
31:03
December 07, 2021

The Love of the World | Psalm 121 | EVENING
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: Psalm 121. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 5 December, 2021
1. The True Torture of Sisyphus
2. Onward Christian Soldier (Psalm 121)
3. Climb Ev’ry Mountain
4. Everyday Daniels
29:18
December 06, 2021

The Freedom of the Church | Matthew 10:16-33 | EVENING
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: Matthew 10:16-33. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 28 November, 2021
1. Of Pomp and Circumstance
2. Of Law and Freedom (Galatians 5:13-14)
3. Of Means and Motives (Matthew 10:16-33)
4. How Shall We Extol Thee? (Philippians 3:17-4:1)
5. The Blood of the Hero
27:14
November 29, 2021

The Welcome of the World | John 15:18-21 | EVENING
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: John 15:18-21. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 21 November, 2021
1. Under the Hammer
2. The Vita Dolorosa (John 15)
3. Mr Worldly-Wiseman’s Offer
4. Paying the Ferryman
5. Ring True
26:25
November 22, 2021

The Story of the Times | 2 Peter 3:3-14 | EVENING
Series: In Babylon | Life in a fallen world. Passage: 2 Peter 3:3-14. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 14 November, 2021
1. When Stories Go To War...
2. A Very Urgent Now
3. We Begin With The End (eschatology)
4. “Wholesome Thinking”: Peter’s Pointers
5. The Story We Tell
30:18
November 15, 2021

Equip Week 2021 | Long on Faith, Short on Evidence?
Series: Equip Week 2021. Talk: Long on Faith, Short on Evidence? Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 1 November, 2021
01:17:15
November 08, 2021

My Prayer for St Michael's | Philippians 1:1-11 | MORNING
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: Philippians 1:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 7 November, 2021
1. Deeply Personal Thanks
2. My Prayer for St Michael’s
3. The Rock Solid Foundation
24:24
November 08, 2021

Equip Week 2021: How to Wound Friends and Influence People (Part 3)
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)
01:02:20
November 04, 2021

Equip Week 2021: How To Wound Friends and Influence People (Part 2)
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…
48:50
November 03, 2021

Equip Week 2021: How To Wound Friends and Influence People (Part 1)
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”
34:33
November 03, 2021

These Three Remain: Love | 1 Corinthians 13 | MORNING
Series: Faith Hope Love. Passage: 1 Corinthians 13. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 31 October, 2021
Intro: All you Need is Love?
1. The Necessity of Love, vv1-3
2. The Character of Love, vv4-7
3. The Permanence of Love, vv8-13
Conclusion: You Always Need Love
23:32
November 01, 2021

These Three Remain: Hope |Romans 5:1-11 | MORNING
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
24:02
October 25, 2021

These Three Remain: Faith | Mark 9:19-29 | MORNING
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”
25:20
October 17, 2021

Never by Bread Alone | Matthew 28:16-20 | MORNING
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
20:13
October 17, 2021

Passing the Baton | 1 Chronicles 29:1-30 | MORNING
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
24:51
October 04, 2021

Last Words | Ephesians 6:10-24 | MORNING
Series: Ephesians. Passage: Ephesians 6:10-24. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 3 October, 2021.
The Letter so far... Chs 1-5
1. Finally, be Strong! 6:10-13
2. Put on God's Armour. 6:14-20
3. Peace & Love & Grace 6:21-24
20:14
October 04, 2021

A Living Temple | 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:5 | EVENING
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?
23:00
September 27, 2021

Who is Like Our God? | Micah 7 | MORNING
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 7. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 26 September 2021
1. Lament
2. Look
26:37
September 27, 2021

Return to Church and Vaccine Mandates
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.
12:07
September 22, 2021

Passing on the Baton | Psalm 78:1-8 | MORNING
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.
1. Tell the next generations ‘the things’.
2. Don’t drop the baton (or forget it, or hide it)…
3. So that they might put their trust in God.
Conclusion: Final encouragements.
27:02
September 20, 2021

The Sin of Counting | 1 Chronicles 21 | EVENING
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.
21:59
September 13, 2021

To obey is better than Sacrifice | Micah 6 | MORNING
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
24:35
September 13, 2021

Houses for God and King | 1 Chronicles 17 | EVENING
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
1. God’s Promise
2. David’s Prayer
3. God the Son becomes Son of God
Conclusion: Praying with King Jesus
24:51
September 06, 2021

God's Plan in Detail | Micah 5:2-15 | MORNING
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 5:2-15. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 6 September 2021
Introduction
1. A Future King vv2-6
2. A Future Kingdom vv 7-9
3. A Future Clean-out vv10-15
21:05
September 06, 2021

Raisers of the Lost Ark | 1 Chronicles 15 | EVENING
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
27:52
August 30, 2021

The Path to Future Blessing | Micah 4:1-5:1 | MORNING
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.
25:51
August 30, 2021

Israel's Shepherd | 1 Chronicles 11:1-25 | EVENING
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
23:19
August 23, 2021

God will deal with unjust Leaders | Micah 3 | MORNING
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.
29:31
August 23, 2021

Karina Brabham | MORNING
Hear from Karina Brabham, our new CMS link missionary, as she tells us about her upcoming mission in France.
08:27
August 16, 2021

To All Nations | Mark 13:10 | MORNING
Passage: Mark 13:10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 15 August 2021.
Intro: The End
But first…
1. The gospel
Not…
2. Preached
Not…
3. All nations
Not…
Conclusion: Must
11:00
August 16, 2021

Fear of the Lord | 2 Corinthians 5:11 | EVENING
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11. Preacher: John Lee. Date of Talk: 15 August 2021.
1. The wrath of God is the greatest problem that confronts the world.
2. Jesus is the only one who can fix this problem.
3. We can only fully understand Gods love if we know his wrath.
4. We should be involved in going or sending if we know what it is to fear the Lord.
11:00
August 16, 2021

Misrule Rejected | 1 Chronicles 10 | EVENING
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
23:34
August 09, 2021

Hope in the Midst of Injustice | Micah 2 | MORNING
Series: Micah - Who is like God. Passage: Micah 2. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 8 August 2021
Introduction
1. Those who unjustly take will lose everything.
2. The people fail to listen to God because they misunderstand him.
3. Put your hope in the Shepherd King.
24:36
August 09, 2021

Short Talk - Hope | 1 Chronicles 9 | EVENING
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
06:38
August 03, 2021

Second Chances | 1 Chronicles 9:1-34 | EVENING
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
21:14
August 02, 2021

Impending Disaster | Micah 1 | MORNING
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
23:10
August 01, 2021

Our Confidence | Romans 8:28-39 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:28-39. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 17 December 2017.
25:24
August 01, 2021

Our Hope | Romans 8:18-27 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:18-27. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 10 December 2017.
25:53
August 01, 2021

Life in the Spirit | Romans 8:1-17 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 8:1-17. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 3 December 2017.
25:33
August 01, 2021

The War Within | Romans 7:14-25 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 7:14-25. Preacher: Job Baird. Date of Talk: 26 November 2017.
25:47
August 01, 2021

Released from the Law | Romans 7:1-13 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 7:1-13. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 19 November 2017.
17:50
August 01, 2021

The Slavery Which Is Freedom | Romans 6:11-23 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 6:11-23. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 12 November 2017.
22:37
August 01, 2021

Dead and Alive | Romans 6:1-10 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 6:1-10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 5 November 2017.
22:38
August 01, 2021

Adam and Christ | Romans 5:12-21 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 5:12-21. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 29 November 2017.
26:45
August 01, 2021

Peace with God | Romans 5:1-11 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 5:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 22 October 2017.
22:15
August 01, 2021

The Sphere of God's Promise | Romans 4:12-25 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 4:12-25. Preacher: Job Baird. Date of Talk: 17 September 2017.
25:42
August 01, 2021

The Faith of Abraham | Romans 4:1-12 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 4:1-12. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 10 September 2017.
24:15
August 01, 2021

Are We Righteous Before God? | Romans 3:19-31 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 3:19-31. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 4 September 2017.
21:49
August 01, 2021

God's Rightousness and Us | Romans 3:1-20 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 3:1-20. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 27 August 2017.
29:09
August 01, 2021

Security & Status | Romans 2:17-29 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 2:17-29. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 20 August 2017.
24:06
August 01, 2021

God's Fairness | Romans 2:1-16 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 2:1-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 13 August 2017.
22:04
August 01, 2021

The Power of the Gospel | Romans 1:1-17 | MORNING
Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 1:1-17. Preacher: Richard Chin. Date of Talk: 23 July 2017.
27:25
August 01, 2021

Lion of Judah | 1 Chronicles 2-4 | EVENING
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
29:08
July 26, 2021

In Closing: A Snapshot of Church | Romans 16 | MORNING
Series: Romans - Together to the Ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 25 July 2021
Intro: Church is…
1. All Sorts of People
2. Working hard in the Lord
The place of women in ministry
3. United by the Gospel
Addressing false teaching
4. And full of Love
24:16
July 26, 2021

Israel's Genesis | 1 Chronicles 1 | EVENING
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?
1. In Adam
2. In Noah and the Nations
3. In Abraham
Implications: Our History Means Hope
27:31
July 19, 2021

Great Expectations and Greater outcomes | Romans 15:7-33 | MORNING
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
24:52
July 19, 2021

Ruth 4 | EVENING
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 4. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: July 11, 2021.
22:17
July 12, 2021

Liberty and Love in the Church | Romans 14:11-15:13
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
21:21
July 12, 2021

Imitate God, Walk in Love, Be Filled with the Spirit | Ephesians 5:21-6:9 | MORNING
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
22:53
July 05, 2021

Ruth 3 | EVENING
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 3. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 4 July 2021.
24:06
July 05, 2021

Ruth 2 | EVENING
Series: Ruth- Not Just a Love Story. Passage: Ruth 2. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 27 June 2021.
20:10
July 05, 2021

Where you put your foot matters | Ephesians 5:1-21 | MORNING
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
20:25
June 28, 2021

Understanding your place and time | Romans 13 | MORNING
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
1. Submit to the Authorities, vv1-7
2. Love your Neighbours, vv8-10
3. Live in the Light, vv11-14
Put on Christ!
24:41
June 21, 2021

Crisis | Ruth 1 | EVENING
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
22:32
June 21, 2021

Disputes in God's Church | 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 | EVENING
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
28:39
June 15, 2021

All of Life Worship | Romans 12 | MORNING
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
27:07
June 15, 2021

Judgment in God's Church |1 Corinthians 5 | EVENING
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?
31:58
June 07, 2021

God's Mystery Revealed | Romans 11:1-36 | MORNING
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
23:59
June 07, 2021

Faithfulness in God's Church | 1 Corinthians 4 | EVENING
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
28:46
May 31, 2021

God Saves by Faith in Christ | Romans 9:30-10:21 | MORNING
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
24:40
May 31, 2021

God's Leaders and God's People | 1 Corinthians 3 | EVENING
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
27:16
May 24, 2021

God is the Sovereign, Merciful Saviour | Romans 9:1-29 | MORNING
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.
19:49
May 23, 2021

God's Wisdom revealed, illuminated and internalised | 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 | EVENING
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:
28:53
May 17, 2021

Parables and the Future | Matthew 13:47-58 | MORNING
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
21:49
May 17, 2021

Love, Sex, Marriage or Not - Deciding | 1 Corinthians 7:36-40
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:36-40, Preacher: Liam Shannon & Stacey Chapman, Date of talk: 23 July 2017
27:34
May 12, 2021

Love, Sex, Marriage or Not - Being Single | 1 Corinthians 7:17-35
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 16 July 2017
33:38
May 12, 2021

Love, Sex, Marriage or Not - Divorce | 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 9 July 2017
31:13
May 12, 2021

Love, Sex, Marriage or Not - Marriage | 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 2 July 2017
28:04
May 12, 2021

Love, Sex, Marriage or Not - Sex | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 25 June 2017
24:45
May 12, 2021

God's Wisdom vs Human Wisdom | 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:5 | EVENING
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:
29:20
May 11, 2021

Parables of Ultimate Value | Matthew 13:44-46 | MORNING
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…”
21:29
May 11, 2021

Jesus at the Centre | 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 | EVENING
Series: Corinthians - The Church's one foundation. Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 2 May 2021
Introduction:
1. They belong to God's Church.
2. They have received God's Grace.
3. They are to be perfectly united. No divisions.
Conclusion:
25:24
May 04, 2021

Parables of Growth | Matthew 13:31-33 | MORNING
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
24:48
May 04, 2021

The Imperative of the Gospel | John 1:1-18 | MORNING
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
19:18
April 26, 2021

Resurrection Victory | 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 | EVENING
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
25:43
April 19, 2021

Created to be like God | Ephesians 4:17-32 | MORNING
Series: Ephesians | Last Words. Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk 18 April 2021
1. A New Walk
2. New Clothes
3. New Goals
22:30
April 19, 2021

Minister's Report | Annual General Meeting
Sandy Grant giving his Annual General Meeting Minister's Report
16:09
April 14, 2021

Resurrection Firstfruits | 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 | EVENING
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…
31:49
April 13, 2021

Live consistent with your calling | Ephesians 4:1-16 | MORNING
Series: Ephesians Last words. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 April 2021
1. Meek not Weak vv1-3
2. Unity not Same vv4-12
3. Built up not Tossed about vv13-16
23:39
April 13, 2021

Evidence that Demands a Verdict | 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | EASTER SUNDAY EVENING
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
26:58
April 06, 2021

Hope of the Nations | Matthew 28 | EASTER SUNDAY MORNIING
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 28. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 4 April 2021.
Intro: What hope?
1. Hope-less without God
2. Hope-filled in Christ
3. Rejoice in hope
23:51
April 06, 2021

The wrath-bearing Saviour | Matthew 26:36-46 | GOOD FRIDAY
Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 26:36-46. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 2 April 2021
1. The terrifying nature of sin
2. Jesus’ willing obedience
Conclusion: Two gardens
25:42
April 06, 2021

Thursday before Easter | Mark 14:10-72 | MAUNDY THURSDAY
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
34:07
April 06, 2021

Ripe for the Harvest | Matthew 9:36-10:4 | EVENING
Sermon Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:36-10:4. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 28 March 2021
Intro: “Gut-wrenching”
1. Jesus’ Heart for the Harassed
2. Pray for the Harvest
3. Apostles Unique and Exemplary
Conclusion: We want workers
31:24
March 29, 2021

Weeds and the Kingdom | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 | MORNING
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.
23:35
March 29, 2021

Matthew9:18-26 | EVENING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:18-26. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 March 2021
27:17
March 22, 2021

Why Parables? | Matthew 13:10-17, 34-34 | MORNING
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
23:34
March 22, 2021

It's Time | Matthew 9:14-17 | EVENING
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.
23:22
March 15, 2021

The Parable of the Sower | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | MORNING
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
23:30
March 15, 2021

Just keep swimming | WOMEN'S EVENT
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
45:10
March 09, 2021

Setting the Agenda | Matthew 12:38-50 | MORNING
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”
1. Abandon Sign-Seeking, vv38-42
2. Abandon Neutrality, vv43-45
3. Find Your Family, vv46-50
Conclusion
22:50
March 09, 2021

Following Jesus | Matthew 9:9-13 | EVENING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:9-13. Speaker: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 7 March 2021
Introduction: Who do you follow?
1. Following Jesus requires a response.
2. Following Jesus looks like love and mercy.
3. Following Jesus is for the sick and the sinners.
Conclusion.
26:35
March 08, 2021

The Biggest Deal | Matthew 9:1-8 | EVENING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:1-8. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 28 February, 2021.
Intro: Disability Access
1. Forgiving Sins without a Licence, vv1-3
2. What’s the Big Deal?, vv4-7
3. Embracing the Biggest Deal, v8+
22:36
March 02, 2021

With Jesus or against Jesus? | Matthew 12:22-37 | MORNING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 12:22-37. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 February, 2021.
1. They cannot deny Jesus' power.
2. You can’t be neutral when it comes to Jesus and God’s Kingdom.
3. What is the unforgivable sin?
24:23
March 02, 2021

Jesus and the Demons | Matthew 8:28-34 | EVENING
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
24:30
February 22, 2021

The Battle for the Soul | Matthew 12:1-21 | MORNING
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
23:22
February 22, 2021

Following Christ, A Cost-Benefit Analysis | Matthew 8:18-27 | EVENING
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
24:44
February 15, 2021

"Come to Jesus, the real deal King" | Matthew 11:20-30 | MORNING
Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 11:20-30. Preacher: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 14 February, 2021
Introduction:
1. Refusal to repent.
2. The Son revealed.
3. Come to the Son.
Conclusion.
25:18
February 15, 2021

Warnings | Matthew 7:13-29 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 7:13-29. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 9 April 2017.
31:26
February 10, 2021

A Christian's Generosity | Matthew 7:1-12 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 7:1-12. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 2 April 2017.
25:43
February 10, 2021

A Kingdom Heart and Life | Matthew 6:19-34 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 6:19-34. Preacher: Andy Stevenson. Date of Talk: 26 March 2017.
33:03
February 10, 2021

A Christian’s Spirituality | Matthew 6:1-18 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 6:1-18. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 19 March 2017.
32:21
February 10, 2021

The Surprising Kingdom | Matthew 5:38-48 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:38-48. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 12 March 2017.
29:53
February 10, 2021

Having a High Regard for Jesus | Matthew 5:27-37 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:27-37. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 5 March 2017.
29:38
February 10, 2021

The Better Righteousness | Matthew 5:17-26 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:17-26. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 26 February 2017.
31:13
February 10, 2021

Standing Out | Matthew 5:1-16 | EVENING
Series: Sermon on the Mount. Passage: Matthew 5:1-16. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 19 February 2017,