Wollongong Anglican Talks

Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 15 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 29 January, 2023. Profligate: recklessly extravagant; wasteful with resources Our Profligate God:  God extravagantly finds the lost 1) The reckless search (15v4-7) 2) The Lavish celebration (15v8-10) 3) The prodigal Father (15v11-32) Our Profligate God: God extravagantly finds the lost 1) Find comfort in our profligate God 2) Recklessly seek 'the one' 3) Share the joy of finding

Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 14:1-24 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 22 January, 2023. God invites you to the heavenly banquet - He is the merciful master Many will refuse - Hypocrisy and pride will harden our hearts to Jesus Go - God sends you out with the invitation for everyone Come - The message is simple. Come to the banquet.

Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 12:13-21 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 15 January, 2023.

Summer Services Series: Small Stories, Big Ideas Passage: Luke 10:25-37 . Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 8 January, 2023. Introduction: Those silly Christians 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)

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.

Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 3:16 . Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 December, 2022. 1. Jesus knows you:  He sees the darkness you're blind to. 2. Jesus knows what we need: We need to start again. 3. Jesus is the gift we need: He loves you enough to take your darkness.            *       Good news now:  We are free from self-justification.              *      Good news for eternity: We can face death with confidence, our future is secure. Receive the gift - Feel the love

Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 3:16 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 24 December, 2022. 1) Christ radically changed for us - He came down from Heaven God opens Heaven for us 2) Christ radically changes us - You must be born again Let Jesus'work re-define you

Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:35-51 . Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 18 December, 2022. Intro: Can't help but speak 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)

Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:1-18 . Preacher: Tim Smith. Date of Talk: 11 December, 2022.

Christmas Series: Celebrate God's Christmas Gift with us! Passage: John 1:1-18 . Preacher: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 December, 2022. 1. The Christmas Story is about... 2. ... The Word 3. ... Giving 'L _ _ _'

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 11:1-9 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 4 December, 2022

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 6:5-14 & 9:8-17 . Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 27 November, 2022 1) God judges: He returns the chaos 2) God restores: He maintains life through the judgement He will not walk away He will restore it at cost VALUE: This creation matters HIDE: This creation can't protect you WAIT: Long for the creation to come

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 4. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 20 November, 2022 1) Sin desires you: It wants control of your heart Sin is a heart issue: It controls when you use - not delight in - God Sin deceives about its danger: It controls when you downplay the threat Sin unchecked hardens your heart: It controls when left unchallenged Unmask the sin in your heart 2) Grace masters sin: God does what you can't Call on the LORD

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 13 November, 2022 1. We're ALL lawmakers:  The heart of sin is taking God's place The world's problems start in my heart 2. We're ALL world-breakers: The consequence of sin is painful blessings Expect life's blessings to come with pain 3. God's grace triumphs: The LORD calls 'Where are you?' Ask God to seek & restore you

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 2:4-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 6 November, 2022 1. God provides abundantly:  Life flourishes in the LORD's presence    Abundant life is only found in obeying God 2. The abundant life of the ordinary:  Life is 'self-giving'      Serving God in work:  We're to rule like the LORD      Serving God with others: We relate like the LORD 3. The certainty of everlasting abundance: Union with God is open to all

Series: Genesis 1-11 | In the Beginning. Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 30 October, 2022

Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship Speaker: Mark Smith Date of Talk: 23 October 2022 Passages: Ezekiel 36:22-32 & Galatians 5:13-26

Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship Speaker: Mark Smith Date of Talk: 22 October 2022 Psalm 33:1-11 & John 1:1-14

Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship Speaker: Mark Smith Date of Talk: 22 October 2022 Passages: Deuteronomy 32:1-18 & Ephesians 3:14-21

Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship Speaker: Mark Smith Date of Talk: 21 October 2022 Passages: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Matthew 28:16-20

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

Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 5:7-20. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 23 October, 2022. The Word: Jesus Christ is the Lord of Glory 2:1 His Day of crowning and slaughter will come 1:12,5:5 Be patient in waiting for the coming of the Lord v7-12 Be patient like the farmer awaiting      seasonal rain v7 the prophets awaiting      fulfilment v10 Job awaiting God’s      vindication/blessing v11 The patience to exhibit is A determined stability of      heart v8 A refusal to grumble v9 A refusal to be      excessively emphatic v12 Be constant in prayer and praise v13-20 Set your hope on God Let the cheerful praise      God v13 Let the sufferers pray to      God v13 In the case of the suffering sick call the elders to prayer v14 The sick can be raised      v15 Sins can be forgiven      v15-16a Even the wanderer can be      saved v19-20

Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 16 October, 2022.

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

Series: Amos | Seek the Lord and Live. Passage: Amos 5:1-17. Preacher: Jake Ashley. Date of Talk: 9 October, 2022. 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.

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)

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.

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)

Series: St Michael's Church Camp 2022 | God: The Perfect Relationship Speaker: Mark Smith Date of Talk: 22 October 2022

Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 2-3. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 25 September 2022. 1. Godliness is not uniformity 2. Godliness is public 3. Godliness is attractive

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

Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit Speaker: Josh Hayward Date of Talk: 4 September 2022

Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit Speaker: Josh Hayward Date of Talk: 3 September 2022

Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit Speaker: Josh Hayward Date of Talk: 3 September 2022

Series: St Micks Youth Camp 2022 | Guess Who? Holy Spirit Speaker: Josh Hayward Date of Talk: 2 September 2022

Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 1:5-16. Preacher: Josh Keatley. Date of Talk: 18 September 2022. Intro: What makes a good leader? Context: Titus is given a task Encourage      leadership founded on truth (Vs 5-9) What must they be? Must not be Must be What must they do? 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?

Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 2:1-13. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 18 September 2022.

Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 1:18-27. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 11 September 2022.

Series: Titus | Truth the Leads to Godliness. Passage: Titus 1:1-4. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 4 September 2022.

Series: James | The Implanted Word. Passage: James 1:1-18. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 4 September 2022. 1) God is a lavish giver: He gives broadly & indiscriminately 2) God's generosity re-frames trials: God test for our good

Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 28 August 2022.

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 139, Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 August 2022. Praying confidently because of God’s personal knowledge Praying confidently because of God’s personal presence Praying confidently because of God’s personal creative work

Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Luke 9:10-17 Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 21 August 2022.

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 113, Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 21 August 2022. Praise the Lord because it’s our privilege and purpose. Praise the Lord because of who he is. Praise the Lord because of his concern for the individual.

Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us to Pray. Passage: Luke 22:39-46, Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 14 August 2022. Lord, bring your reign. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done. 1. God rules 'Unwelcome'. 2. God's reign is perfect. 3. 'Your Kingdom come' is the heart of all our requests. 4. 'Your Kingdom come' is a courageous request. 5. 'Your Kingdom come' is the best request.

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 101, Preacher: Jon Baird, Date of Talk: 14 August 2022. The Blameless Life. Is there anyone blameless? 1. Clearly a change in David. 2. Before an unchanging Son of God. 3. Any change in you? Cross references: 2 Samuel 11; Psalm 51:1, 10; Psalm 2:4-6; Luke 19:11; Ephesians 5:8; Philippians 2:14-15.

Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Jude 24-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 7 August 2022

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 93. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 7 August 2022.

Series: The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Romans 8:12-25. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of talk: 31 July 2022

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 67. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 31 July 2022

The Lord's Prayer: Teach Us To Pray. Passage: Matthew 6:5-15. Preacher: Mark Smith. Date of Talk: 24 July 2022

Series: Praying the Psalms. Passage: Psalm 10. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: LIVESTREAM 24 July 2022

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 8. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 17 July 2022

Series: Women's Bible Talks. Passage: 1 John 5. Speaker: Stacey Chapman.  Date of Talk: 30 June 2022

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 7. Preacher: Mitch Walker.  Date of Talk: 10 July 2022

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 6. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 3 July 2022

Speaker: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 25 June 2022 The handout is available here. Full notes from Mark's talk is available here.

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:35-5:43. Preacher: Bishop Peter Hayward.  Date of Talk: 26 June 2022 1. Geography is destiny 2. Jesus – the presence of greatness a. In the middle of the lake: Jesus’ glory and power 4:35-41 b. Gentile area: Jesus confronts the uncontrollable 5:1-20 c. Jewish area: Jesus masters the impossible 5:21-43 3. Geography and Jesus then a. Gentile area b. Jewish area 4. Geography and Jesus today a. Where you live b. Where you can go

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:35-5:43. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 26 June 2022

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

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 4:1-34. Preacher: Liam Shannon.  Date of Talk: 19 June 2022

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

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2::23-3:35. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 12 June 2022

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

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 2:1-21. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 5 June 2022

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

Series: Mark 1-8 | Who is Jesus? Passage: Mark 1. Preacher: Mark Smith.  Date of Talk: 29 May 2022

Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas.  Date of Talk: 22 May 2022 1. The Statue of Liberty! 2. A Divine Juggernaut (Zephaniah 2) 3. Drive-By Scoffings 4. Ozymandias – And Once More 5. The Last Man Standing

Series: Zephaniah: The Golden Age Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3. Preacher: Anthony Douglas.  Date of Talk: 15 May 2022 1. The Statue of Liberty! 2. A Divine Juggernaut (Zephaniah 2) 3. Drive-By Scoffings 4. Ozymandias – And Once More 5. The Last Man Standing

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

Series: The Compelling Christ. Passage: John 5: 16-26, Preacher: Josh Keatley, Date of Talk: 5 May 2022 Introduction: What is your picture of authentic life? 1. Missing the forest for the trees (v15-18) 2. Like Father, like Son (v19-23) Two truths The Son _______ do anything apart from the _______ (v19) The Father _______ the Son and _______ him great works (v20) Two tasks The Son gives ________ (v21) The Son is entrusted with __________ (v22-23) 3. Authentic life is in the Father’s Son! (v24-26) Whoever ______ my word and ________ him who sent me has eternal ____ and will not be ________ but has crossed over from death to ______. (v24)

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

Sermon Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: Matthew 14:22-36. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk:  24 April, 2022 1. Trapped! 2. The Dead of Night 3. Fear of the Unknown… 4. Conclusive 5. Hemmed In, Held Fast

Easter 2022 Sermon Series.  Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 17 April, 2022 The Apostles preached God’s gospel everywhere The Christ has died and been raised 1 Cor 15:3-8 The testimony of many witnesses Believers will also be raised: 1 Cor 15:12-34 Some doubt a resurrection but if none then • Christ has not been raised • Apostles misrepresent God • Believers are still unforgiven • Apostles are to be pitied Paul: Think rightly & stop sinning by doubt Believers will be triumphant: 1Cor 15:51-58 Christ will be trumpeted in glory Believers will be instantly changed Grace has replaced Law Paul: Steadfastly abound in the Lord’s work Believers are to begin resurrection life now: Rom 6:1-14 We were united with Christ at baptism We died and were raised with him Paul: Live the new life under grace now Believers are to live “in the Spirit”: Rom 8:9-17 The Spirit enlivens our spirit He will give life to our bodies We are to overcome sin “in the Spirit” Paul: Live as children and heirs of God Believers will be glorified with Christ: Rom 8:26-39 The Spirit prays for us God works for our glorification Paul: God is for us. We are super conquerors. A PRAYER Thank you, Heavenly Father, for our union with Christ in his resurrection, for the new life under your grace, for the Spirit’s prayers shaping us in Christ’s image. for making us more than conquerors through Christ’s love and for our becoming heirs with Christ in the glory to come. Help us to live the resurrection life now as we anticipate your glory. Amen

Easter 2022 Sermon Series.  Passage: Matthew 27:45-54 Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 15 April, 2022 1. Two Times Table 2. The First Night (verse 45) 3. The Abandoned King (verse 46) 4. The Promise at the Table (verses 47-53) 5. The Siege Perilous (verse 54)

Easter 2022 Sermon Series.  Passage: John 13:1-17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 14 April, 2022

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 32:1-6. Preacher: Anthony Douglas Date of Talk: 10 April, 2022 1. Zhukov! 2. 24 Carat Cowardice (32:1-25) 3. Three Kinds of Intervention (32:26-33:11) Purging Pleading Prevailing 4. Moses the Magnificent (33:12-34:35) 5. In the Name of the Father

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 4:5-11. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 10 April, 2022 1. Grace Hogger Hates God’s Love for Enemies 2. Compassionate Creator Concerned for Creation 3. Looking in the Mirror

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 4:1-4. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 3 April, 2022 1. It’s an Outrage! 2. A God Who is Scandalously Kind (verse 2) 3. Look Back in Anger (verses 1, 3) 4. Rights (verse 4) 5. Be the Right Fool

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 25-40. Preacher: Anthony Douglas Date of Talk: 3 April, 2022 1. Home Is Where the Heart Is… 2. Design and Construction ‘Exactly like the pattern’ Purpose-built 3. A Faith That Moves Mountains 4. Pride of Place 5. Building According to the Pattern

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:10. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 27 March, 2022 1. A Quiet Word… 2. A Happy Ending? (verse 10) Uncertainty ‘Overturned’… 3. Where God is Concerned 4. The Plain Truth, Times Two 5. He Is Not Silent

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 20:1-17. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 27 March, 2022 God revealed himself to the patriarchs He is the God of promise and election He requires the obedience of faith In the case of Israel God told Moses that he would deliver Israel from slavery to prosperity Ex 3:1-8 The promise he made: He will save and assemble Israel at Horeb Ex 3:11-12 He was their God and they will be his people Ex 20:1-2 They were to keep his 10 commandments The commandments he gave: They were to love him Ex 20:3-11 They were to love their neighbour Ex20:12-17 The ten words expounded Ex 20:21-23: 33 They covenanted to be God’s people Ex 24:3,7 In the case of the church 1 Peter 2:9-17 God chose us as his own people to declare God’s deeds We live under God’s Grace From darkness to light From no people to God’s people From no mercy to mercy 1Pet 1:1-2, 2:9-10 We are to glorify God Abstain from the passions v11 Maintain good conduct v12 Subject to the God appointed executors of justice v13-15 Live the free life of God’s servants v16-17 Another apostolic summary of love Romans 12:9-21

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:5-10. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 March, 2022

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

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 3:1-4. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 13 March, 2022 1. Not Good Enough 2. Jonah’s Virtuous Callousness 3. Great In/Competence (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) 4. The God of Second Chances 5. Not Goodenough

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

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 2:8-9. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 March, 2022 1. Prodding the Mannequin 2. The Clingy Type (verse 8) 3. Holding Fast (verse 9) 4. Not So Fast… 5. Seeing the (W)Retched

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 5-11. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 March, 2022 1. Rumblings in Africa… 2. On the Ropes (5:1-23) 3. Rope-A-Dope (6:1-7:9) 4. A Flurry of Blows (7:10-11:10) Three rounds of three The knockout punch 5. ‘I AM the Greatest’

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 2:1-7. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 27 February, 20221.  Jonah thinks he’s good as dead, and condemned by God. 2. And yet Jonah experiences God’s compassion and saving grace.

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 3:1-14. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 27 February, 2022 1. Flame Trees 2. I Was Just Wandering... (3:1-10) 3. Four Buts (3:11-4:12) Who am I? Who are you? What if...? Um... 4. Moses the Bold (4:13-31) 5. Nothing Else Could Set Fire to This Town

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:17. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 20 February, 2022

Sermon Series: Exodus | An Affair to Remember. Passage: Exodus 1-2. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 20 February, 2022 1. A Drowning Son 2. God Looked On The Israelites: Spectator, or Spectacular? 3. Meeting the Players Masters of life and death The son The sons 4. Too Numerous For Us…

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

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:11-16. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 13 February, 2022

Sermon Series: Jonah: Where God is Concerned. Passage: Jonah 1:3-10. Preacher: Anthony Douglas. Date of Talk: 6 February, 2022 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

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.

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!

Sermon Series: One Another in the Body. Passage: 1 Corinthians 12. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk:  30 January, 2022 One Body. Many Parts! No one is Inferior. No one is Superior. Together we suffer and rejoice.

Summer Series: "The Compelling Christ" Passage: John 10:1-30. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk:  23 January, 2022 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,