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Sermon Title: The Story Series - Week 3: God's special relationship with Abram
Sermon Date: 17 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Sermon written by: Greg Priebbenow (Read by Dennis Clark)
Sermon Summary: This sermon, based on 'The Story' version of the Bible tells the story of God's relationship with Abram and outlines Abram's key role in God's long term plan for his people. Three 'upper story' truths are embedded in this account: God chooses us in grace; God's ways are not our ways and God is in control in ways that we cannot always reason, see and understand.
Sermon Date: 17 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Sermon written by: Greg Priebbenow (Read by Dennis Clark)
Sermon Summary: This sermon, based on 'The Story' version of the Bible tells the story of God's relationship with Abram and outlines Abram's key role in God's long term plan for his people. Three 'upper story' truths are embedded in this account: God chooses us in grace; God's ways are not our ways and God is in control in ways that we cannot always reason, see and understand.
Sermon Title: The Story Series - Week 2: Adam, Eve and that fateful bite of the apple
Sermon Date: 10 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 3
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Next in the series of sermons based on 'The Story' version of the Bible is the account of Adam and Eve and how they used the freedom of choice provided by God when he created them to choose sin rather than God's way. The consequences were dramatic, everlasting and each of us still experiences them today. However the good news is that God, through Jesus, has repaired the fracture in our relationship with Him so that although we continue to have sin in our lives, it no longer rules over us.
Sermon Date: 10 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 3
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Next in the series of sermons based on 'The Story' version of the Bible is the account of Adam and Eve and how they used the freedom of choice provided by God when he created them to choose sin rather than God's way. The consequences were dramatic, everlasting and each of us still experiences them today. However the good news is that God, through Jesus, has repaired the fracture in our relationship with Him so that although we continue to have sin in our lives, it no longer rules over us.
Sermon Title: The Story Series - Week 1: Creation
Sermon Date: 3 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 2:1-25
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: This is the first of a series of sermons based on the special version of the Bible that outlines the story of God's interaction with man in chronological order. In today's sermon Pastor Greg outlines 4 truths that are embedded in the account of the creation of the world by God - truths that can sustain us in our everyday life.
Sermon Date: 3 June 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 2:1-25
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: This is the first of a series of sermons based on the special version of the Bible that outlines the story of God's interaction with man in chronological order. In today's sermon Pastor Greg outlines 4 truths that are embedded in the account of the creation of the world by God - truths that can sustain us in our everyday life.
Sermon Title: Water
Sermon Date: 27 May 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1-2, 6-10; Genesis 7: 1,4,11,19,24; 8:1,13-14; Mark 1: 9-11; Romans 6: 2-5
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: There are many themes that thread their way through the Bible - sin, grace, redemption, etc. Another important one is 'water'. Today's address to the children of St Paul church and school took the form of an interactive chat with the children and was a part of the service where the children also enacted the role of water in the sermon texts above.
Sermon Date: 27 May 2018
Sermon Text: Genesis 1:1-2, 6-10; Genesis 7: 1,4,11,19,24; 8:1,13-14; Mark 1: 9-11; Romans 6: 2-5
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: There are many themes that thread their way through the Bible - sin, grace, redemption, etc. Another important one is 'water'. Today's address to the children of St Paul church and school took the form of an interactive chat with the children and was a part of the service where the children also enacted the role of water in the sermon texts above.
Sermon Title: The work of the Spirit
Sermon Date: 20 May 2018 (Pentecost Sunday)
Sermon Text: Acts 2:2-21
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: There are some who believe that the main evidence of the Holy Spirit is seen when we are spiritually and emotionally 'zapped'. While such experiences have their place, the core work of the Spirit is much more. Pastor Greg outlines three important functions that constitute the work of the Spirit in our lives.
Sermon Date: 20 May 2018 (Pentecost Sunday)
Sermon Text: Acts 2:2-21
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: There are some who believe that the main evidence of the Holy Spirit is seen when we are spiritually and emotionally 'zapped'. While such experiences have their place, the core work of the Spirit is much more. Pastor Greg outlines three important functions that constitute the work of the Spirit in our lives.
Sermon Title: Gifted to Give - Part 3
Sermon Date: 13 May 2018
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:15-20
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In the final sermon in this series Pastor Greg outlines 5 ways that giving helps us to grow in a variety of ways.
Sermon Date: 13 May 2018
Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:15-20
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In the final sermon in this series Pastor Greg outlines 5 ways that giving helps us to grow in a variety of ways.
Sermon Title: Gifted to Give - Part 2
Sermon Date: 6 May 2018
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In this sermon Pastor Greg outlines 5 ways that giving paradoxically enriches us and those around us.
Sermon Date: 6 May 2018
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In this sermon Pastor Greg outlines 5 ways that giving paradoxically enriches us and those around us.
Sermon Title: Gifted to Give - Part 1
Sermon Date: 29 April 2018
Sermon Text: John 6:24-35
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In a society that has grown more competitive, where financial debt is high and immediate gratification is often sought, Pastor Greg challenges us to consider that there is satisfaction to be gained in life not through getting, but by giving.
Sermon Date: 29 April 2018
Sermon Text: John 6:24-35
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In a society that has grown more competitive, where financial debt is high and immediate gratification is often sought, Pastor Greg challenges us to consider that there is satisfaction to be gained in life not through getting, but by giving.
Sermon Title: The good shepherd
Sermon Date: 22 March 2018
Sermon Text: John 10:11-18
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: The job of shepherding is not so prominent today as it was in Jesus' time, but there is still a strong message for us in this metaphor that Jesus uses to convey the amazing love that he has for us. Pastor Greg offers a number of ways that we can ensure that we stay safe as the much loved sheep in Jesus flock.
Sermon Date: 22 March 2018
Sermon Text: John 10:11-18
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: The job of shepherding is not so prominent today as it was in Jesus' time, but there is still a strong message for us in this metaphor that Jesus uses to convey the amazing love that he has for us. Pastor Greg offers a number of ways that we can ensure that we stay safe as the much loved sheep in Jesus flock.
Sermon Title: What great love from god that we have!
Sermon Date: 15 March 2018
Sermon Text: 1 John 3 : 1-7
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: How great is gods love for us that he makes us his children and gives us freedom in his love. Our inheritance as gods children is to grow up to be like Christ.
Sermon Date: 15 March 2018
Sermon Text: 1 John 3 : 1-7
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: How great is gods love for us that he makes us his children and gives us freedom in his love. Our inheritance as gods children is to grow up to be like Christ.
Sermon Title: What difference does Easter make?
Sermon Date: 8 March 2018
Sermon Text: Acts 4: 33-35
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Do you feel any different the week after Easter than the week before? Our initial response to this question may be "No". However at a deeper level, Easter makes all the difference. Hear about 3 specific differences that Easter can make in your life.
Sermon Date: 8 March 2018
Sermon Text: Acts 4: 33-35
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Do you feel any different the week after Easter than the week before? Our initial response to this question may be "No". However at a deeper level, Easter makes all the difference. Hear about 3 specific differences that Easter can make in your life.
Sermon Title: Stones rolled away
Sermon Date: 1 March 2018 - Easter Sunday
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: When women visited the tomb where Jesus had been laid to rest after his crucifixion they found that the large stone used to close the tomb had been rolled away and subsequently, they found that miraculously, Jesus was alive again! In this sermon we hear how the rolled away stone can be viewed symbolically as the troubles, anxieties and difficulties of our lives and how these too, have been rolled away by Jesus' death for us on the cross.
Sermon Date: 1 March 2018 - Easter Sunday
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: When women visited the tomb where Jesus had been laid to rest after his crucifixion they found that the large stone used to close the tomb had been rolled away and subsequently, they found that miraculously, Jesus was alive again! In this sermon we hear how the rolled away stone can be viewed symbolically as the troubles, anxieties and difficulties of our lives and how these too, have been rolled away by Jesus' death for us on the cross.
Sermon Title: It is finished!
Sermon Date: 30 March 2018 - Good Friday
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: This sermon followed a dramatic presentation of the events immediately and during the crucifixion of Christ. Pastor Greg outlines how we are just as guilty as those who participated in Christ's suffering 2000 years ago. Despite this, God's grace towards us overflows in his proclamation that "It is finished!". His work of paying for our sin with his life is complete.
Sermon Date: 30 March 2018 - Good Friday
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: This sermon followed a dramatic presentation of the events immediately and during the crucifixion of Christ. Pastor Greg outlines how we are just as guilty as those who participated in Christ's suffering 2000 years ago. Despite this, God's grace towards us overflows in his proclamation that "It is finished!". His work of paying for our sin with his life is complete.
Sermon Title: Foot washing service
Sermon Text: John 13:1-17
Sermon Date: 29 March 2018 - Maundy Thursday
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: As a symbolic act of service at his last supper with his disciples prior to his crucifixion he got down on his knees and washed their feet - a task considered demeaning and usually relegated to slaves. The message to us is clear - we should follow his example and devote our lives to serving others, a small measure of our gratitude for his supreme sacrifice for us.
Sermon Text: John 13:1-17
Sermon Date: 29 March 2018 - Maundy Thursday
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: As a symbolic act of service at his last supper with his disciples prior to his crucifixion he got down on his knees and washed their feet - a task considered demeaning and usually relegated to slaves. The message to us is clear - we should follow his example and devote our lives to serving others, a small measure of our gratitude for his supreme sacrifice for us.
Sermon Title: Service
Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Date: 25 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Just before Jesus was arrested, tortured and crucified he was cheered by crowds as he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. They regarded him as a king who would rescue them from Roman rule. However Jesus' mission was of a very different kind. He came to serve all men for all time. The best way that we can praise Jesus is to do the same for others.
Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11
Sermon Date: 25 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Just before Jesus was arrested, tortured and crucified he was cheered by crowds as he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. They regarded him as a king who would rescue them from Roman rule. However Jesus' mission was of a very different kind. He came to serve all men for all time. The best way that we can praise Jesus is to do the same for others.
Sermon Title: Growing Together
Sermon Text: Mark 4:30-32
Sermon Date: 18 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Living things are supposed to grow, and we please God when we grow spiritually. Pastor Greg asks what it means to grow spiritually. Hear how God wants us to grow in the knowledge of the Son, grow in using our gifts, grow in spiritual discernment, and grow in loving others.
Sermon Text: Mark 4:30-32
Sermon Date: 18 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: Living things are supposed to grow, and we please God when we grow spiritually. Pastor Greg asks what it means to grow spiritually. Hear how God wants us to grow in the knowledge of the Son, grow in using our gifts, grow in spiritual discernment, and grow in loving others.
Sermon Title: Building community
Sermon Text: Proverbs 10:12, 13:10, 15:1, 16: 18, 16: 20, 17: 9, 19: 11, 19: 20
Sermon Date: 11 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: One of the most important things missing in many people's lives is a sense of belonging, being part of a community. There are some special aspects regarding belonging for the Christian. Listen and hear about what God wants for each of us.
Sermon Text: Proverbs 10:12, 13:10, 15:1, 16: 18, 16: 20, 17: 9, 19: 11, 19: 20
Sermon Date: 11 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: One of the most important things missing in many people's lives is a sense of belonging, being part of a community. There are some special aspects regarding belonging for the Christian. Listen and hear about what God wants for each of us.
Sermon Title: Why we need each other
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Sermon Date: 4 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In today's world there is an ever increasing emphasis on individualism. However in today's sermon we hear about the importance of community and the unique and special benefits that God wants for us as participating members of community.
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Sermon Date: 4 March 2018
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Sermon Summary: In today's world there is an ever increasing emphasis on individualism. However in today's sermon we hear about the importance of community and the unique and special benefits that God wants for us as participating members of community.
Sermon Title: Leadership
Sermon Text: Romans 4:13-25
Sermon Date: 25 February 2018
Preacher: Ken Schmidt
Sermon Summary: These days we are fed a lot of information about the importance of leadership - in politics, work, education, etc. I this sermon Chaplain Ken speaks of the leadership demonstrated and promoted by Jesus, which turns the usual views of leadership on their head.
Sermon Text: Romans 4:13-25
Sermon Date: 25 February 2018
Preacher: Ken Schmidt
Sermon Summary: These days we are fed a lot of information about the importance of leadership - in politics, work, education, etc. I this sermon Chaplain Ken speaks of the leadership demonstrated and promoted by Jesus, which turns the usual views of leadership on their head.