Wollongong Anglican Talks

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

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 1. God (Prequel) 2. Become baby (Arrival) 3. 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 1. The True Torture of Sisyphus 2. Onward Christian Soldier (Psalm 121) 3. Climb Ev’ry Mountain 4. Everyday Daniels

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

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

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

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 1. Deeply Personal Thanks 2. My Prayer for St Michael’s 3. 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? 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

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 1. Finally, be Strong! 6:10-13 2. Put on God's Armour. 6:14-20 3. 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. 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.

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 1. God’s Promise 2. David’s Prayer 3. 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 1. A Future King vv2-6 2. A Future Kingdom vv 7-9 3. 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… 1. The gospel Not… 2. Preached Not… 3. All nations Not… Conclusion: Must

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.

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 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.

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 8:28-39. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 17 December 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 8:1-17. 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 7:1-13. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 19 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 6:1-10. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 5 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 5:1-11. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 22 October 2017.

Series: Romans The Righteousness of God. Passage: Romans 4:12-25. Preacher: Job Baird. Date of Talk: 17 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 3:19-31. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 4 September 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 2:17-29. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 20 August 2017.

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: 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… 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

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

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 1. Submit to the Authorities, vv1-7 2. Love your Neighbours, vv8-10 3. 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 7:17-35, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 16 July 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 7:1-9, 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:  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: 1. They belong to God's Church. 2. They have received God's Grace. 3. 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 1. A New Walk 2. New Clothes 3. New Goals

Sandy Grant giving his Annual General Meeting Minister's Report

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 1.  Meek not Weak vv1-3 2. Unity not Same vv4-12 3. 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? 1. Hope-less without God 2. Hope-filled in Christ 3. Rejoice in hope

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

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” 1. Jesus’ Heart for the Harassed 2. Pray for the Harvest 3. 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 9:18-26. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 March 2021

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 9:14-17. 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” 1. Abandon Sign-Seeking, vv38-42 2. Abandon Neutrality, vv43-45 3. 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? 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.

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+

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?

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 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 8:18-27. 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: 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.

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

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

Summer Psalms Series. Passage: Psalm 64. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 24 January 2021 Title: Poetic Justice (Psalm 64) Intro: Words Matter 1. Verbal shots fired at God's King (1-6) 2. God's shots reveal poetic justice (7-8) 3. Proclaim God's work that others praise (9-10)

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 1. David takes refuge in God. 2. David desires God to be glorified. 3. David commits himself to praising God.  Conclusion: Rejoice in the Lord

Psalm 58 1.  Injustice 2. Justice Conclusion: where justice and mercy meet.

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 1. Learning to lament and to hide. 2. Enduring abuse and betrayal. 3. 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 1. Desperation vv1-3 2. Dependence vv4-5 3. 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? 1. Hang onto Jesus’ words, vv3-5 2. Money-love is destructive, vv9-10 3. 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 1. Real Respect, vv17-19 * Pay * Protect 2. Real Responsibility, vv20-23 * Hold to Account * Appoint Slowly 3. 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 1. Families, Honour Widows 2. Church, Honour Widows 3. 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. 1. Abandoning truth for lies (v1-2). 2. Forbidding creation for asceticism (v3). 3. 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 1. The Power of Writing, v14 2. The Importance of Church, v15 3. 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.  1. God's Big Secret 2. God's Big Reveal 3. 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? 1. Men: Pray, don't fight! (v8) Holy Hands Not anger or quarrelling Practical Praying 2. 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: Luke 1:1-4, Job 40. Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 28 July 2019.

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: 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: 30 June 2019.

Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 23 June 2019.

Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 9 June 2019.

Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 9 June 2019.

Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 2 June 2019

Series: 5 Proverbs. Passage: Proverbs 11. Preacher: Andrew Stevenson. Date of Talk: 16 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: 2 Peter. Passage 2 Peter. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk 16 August 2020

Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 34. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 1 December 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: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 30:25- 31:42. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 17 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 27:41-28:22. Preacher: Matt Shannon. Date of Talk: 3 November 2019.

Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 27. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 20 October 2019.

Series: Genesis- Family Portrait. Passage: Genesis 25. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 13 October 2019

Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-21. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 09 August 2020

Series: Trinity. Passage: John 14. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 8 March 2020.

Series: Trinity. Passage: Romans 8:1-27. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 1 March 2020.

Series: Trinity. Passage: Philippians 2:1-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 23 February 2020. 

Series: Trinity. Passage: John 17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of talk: February 16, 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 4:12-19. Preacher: Reg Piper. 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 3:8-22. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: September 2019.

Series: 1 Peter. Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7. 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.