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Sermon Title: Broken but blessed
Sermon Date: 17 February 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 6: 17-26
Chat facilitator: Chris Ziersch (Lay reader)
Summary: In this sermon, based on the famous 'Sermon on the mount' we hear some very thought-provoking and paradoxical statements by Jesus. About people being blessed even though, in the way we normally understand the world, they seem not to be. However in this sermon you will hear how the church, the 'body of Christ' is made up of broken people who through Christ are blessed and are a blessing to others.
Sermon Date: 17 February 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 6: 17-26
Chat facilitator: Chris Ziersch (Lay reader)
Summary: In this sermon, based on the famous 'Sermon on the mount' we hear some very thought-provoking and paradoxical statements by Jesus. About people being blessed even though, in the way we normally understand the world, they seem not to be. However in this sermon you will hear how the church, the 'body of Christ' is made up of broken people who through Christ are blessed and are a blessing to others.
Sermon Title: Gone Fishing
Sermon Date: 10 February 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 5: 1-11
Chat facilitator: Richard Fox
Summary: This sermon is based on an account of a fishing expedition with a difference. When things seemed like they were as bad as could be, something amazing occurred. Jesus promises that if we go on a fishing expedition with him, we also can expect some pretty amazing results in our lives and in the lives of others. Listen to find out more.
Apologies for the quality of this recording :-)
Sermon Date: 10 February 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 5: 1-11
Chat facilitator: Richard Fox
Summary: This sermon is based on an account of a fishing expedition with a difference. When things seemed like they were as bad as could be, something amazing occurred. Jesus promises that if we go on a fishing expedition with him, we also can expect some pretty amazing results in our lives and in the lives of others. Listen to find out more.
Apologies for the quality of this recording :-)
Sermon Title: Confidence in God - You can do it!
Sermon Date: 3 February 2019
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 4:1-10
Chat facilitator: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: There are times in our lives when we would like to do something, but simply don't have the courage. Or other times when someone else asks us to do something and we don't think we are capable. Sometimes it is God doing the asking. However in this case God always knows that with his help what he is asking of us is always possible - we only have to take our eyes off ourselves and focus on God.
This address took the form of an interactive chat with students from the St Paul Lutheran Primary School.
Sermon Date: 3 February 2019
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 4:1-10
Chat facilitator: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: There are times in our lives when we would like to do something, but simply don't have the courage. Or other times when someone else asks us to do something and we don't think we are capable. Sometimes it is God doing the asking. However in this case God always knows that with his help what he is asking of us is always possible - we only have to take our eyes off ourselves and focus on God.
This address took the form of an interactive chat with students from the St Paul Lutheran Primary School.
Sermon Title: Confronting our need
Sermon Date: 27 January 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 4:14-21
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: At times we are guilty of being in denial about our true needs. We attempt to hide them from others and at times, even from ourselves. In this sermon we hear about how Jesus came to meet our needs at the deepest level. However this cannot happen until we admit our need. What follows can be life changing transformation that can radiate to others and in turn help to transform their lives.
Sermon Date: 27 January 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 4:14-21
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: At times we are guilty of being in denial about our true needs. We attempt to hide them from others and at times, even from ourselves. In this sermon we hear about how Jesus came to meet our needs at the deepest level. However this cannot happen until we admit our need. What follows can be life changing transformation that can radiate to others and in turn help to transform their lives.
Sermon Title: In Christ we are Chosen, Holy and Dearly Loved
Sermon Date: 20 January 2019
Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
Chat leader: Danny Perkins
Summary: Do you compare yourself to others? Do you have times when you feel you aren't good enough? What if you had more, would that be enough? What does it mean to you to be rich? To be rich, is to be blessed in the knowledge that God loves us. Danny challenges us to learn to be satisfied with what we have and to start our lives with Christ.
Sermon Date: 20 January 2019
Sermon Text: John 2:1-11
Chat leader: Danny Perkins
Summary: Do you compare yourself to others? Do you have times when you feel you aren't good enough? What if you had more, would that be enough? What does it mean to you to be rich? To be rich, is to be blessed in the knowledge that God loves us. Danny challenges us to learn to be satisfied with what we have and to start our lives with Christ.
Sermon Title: Christ's baptism - our baptism
Sermon Date: 13 January 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon, based on the account of the baptism of Jesus, outlines how our baptism is directly linked to that of Christ in that it delivers to us a number of ongoing privileges and opportunities that can enhance our relationship with God and others.
Sermon Date: 13 January 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon, based on the account of the baptism of Jesus, outlines how our baptism is directly linked to that of Christ in that it delivers to us a number of ongoing privileges and opportunities that can enhance our relationship with God and others.
Sermon Title: Light of the world
Sermon Date: 6 January 2019 (Epiphany Sunday)
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Chat leader: Neville Kreiwaldt
Summary: The account of the wise men searching for, and finding Jesus as a young boy highlights Jesus as 'the light of the world'. His entry into the world brought a ray of hope, the promise of the fulfillment of God's plan to save man from the scourge of sin. The season of Epiphany in the church year reminds us of that light in our lives and that we have been forgiven for sin that we commit daily.
Sermon Date: 6 January 2019 (Epiphany Sunday)
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Chat leader: Neville Kreiwaldt
Summary: The account of the wise men searching for, and finding Jesus as a young boy highlights Jesus as 'the light of the world'. His entry into the world brought a ray of hope, the promise of the fulfillment of God's plan to save man from the scourge of sin. The season of Epiphany in the church year reminds us of that light in our lives and that we have been forgiven for sin that we commit daily.
Sermon Title: Lost and found
Sermon Date: 30 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: The end of a year is a good time to take stock of our lives - from a spiritual perspective, to consider where we are now in our relationship with God compared to this time last year. This sermon encourages us to consider this from the perspective of the extent to which we, who are often spiritually 'lost' have been 'found' by God, and the extent to which we have searched for God in our lives.
Sermon Date: 30 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 2:41-52
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: The end of a year is a good time to take stock of our lives - from a spiritual perspective, to consider where we are now in our relationship with God compared to this time last year. This sermon encourages us to consider this from the perspective of the extent to which we, who are often spiritually 'lost' have been 'found' by God, and the extent to which we have searched for God in our lives.
Sermon Title: Our accessible Saviour
Sermon Date: 25 December 2018 (Christmas Day)
Sermon Text: John1:1-14
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: The paradox of Christ's birth is that although he was the Son of God, the creator of the world and the most powerful being in the universe, he came to us in with none of the trappings of power. He came in humility, in some ways so ordinary that he could be overlooked. However his life was anything but ordinary. He met man wherever he found him, in all of the messiness that life brings. He was and remains accessible to us despite our failings, insecurities and guilt.
The sermon incorporates the video below - just before the final blessing.
Sermon Date: 25 December 2018 (Christmas Day)
Sermon Text: John1:1-14
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: The paradox of Christ's birth is that although he was the Son of God, the creator of the world and the most powerful being in the universe, he came to us in with none of the trappings of power. He came in humility, in some ways so ordinary that he could be overlooked. However his life was anything but ordinary. He met man wherever he found him, in all of the messiness that life brings. He was and remains accessible to us despite our failings, insecurities and guilt.
The sermon incorporates the video below - just before the final blessing.
Sermon Title: The ultimate gift
Sermon Date: 24 December 2018 (Christmas Eve)
Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-20
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Christmas gifts given by others can at times be disappointing. However there is one gift that will never disappoint. It is the totally undeserved and unconditional gift that God gave in sending his Son as a helpless baby over 2000 years ago - so unexpected and yet so powerful! When we truly understand the transformative power of this gift we can never sufficiently express our thankfulness.
Sermon Date: 24 December 2018 (Christmas Eve)
Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-20
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Christmas gifts given by others can at times be disappointing. However there is one gift that will never disappoint. It is the totally undeserved and unconditional gift that God gave in sending his Son as a helpless baby over 2000 years ago - so unexpected and yet so powerful! When we truly understand the transformative power of this gift we can never sufficiently express our thankfulness.
Sermon Title: The Characters of Christmas: Joseph
Sermon Date: 16 December 2018
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:21-24
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We so often find that in the retelling of the story of Christmas, it becomes 'sugar coated' and idealised. However the reality was in many ways quite different. The events leading up to the birth of Christ were at times confusing, and expected to lead to complications. However in this sermon you will hear how God worked in the heart of Joseph to bring about an amazing outcome, in contrast to the way that things usually turned out in similar circumstances.
Sermon Date: 16 December 2018
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:21-24
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We so often find that in the retelling of the story of Christmas, it becomes 'sugar coated' and idealised. However the reality was in many ways quite different. The events leading up to the birth of Christ were at times confusing, and expected to lead to complications. However in this sermon you will hear how God worked in the heart of Joseph to bring about an amazing outcome, in contrast to the way that things usually turned out in similar circumstances.
Sermon Title: The Characters of Christmas: Mary
Sermon Date: 9 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Mary was a teenager, engaged to marry a carpenter, Joseph. She was about to take the biggest step of her life and was busy making plans and dreaming of their future together. Suddenly God sent a message to Mary, He had a bigger plan for her. How did Mary feel about that? Have you been heading in one direction, only for God to challenge you to change your direction? How did you feel? Listen to this sermon to hear Pastor Greg speaking of God's assurances, inspiration and encouragement.
Sermon Date: 9 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Mary was a teenager, engaged to marry a carpenter, Joseph. She was about to take the biggest step of her life and was busy making plans and dreaming of their future together. Suddenly God sent a message to Mary, He had a bigger plan for her. How did Mary feel about that? Have you been heading in one direction, only for God to challenge you to change your direction? How did you feel? Listen to this sermon to hear Pastor Greg speaking of God's assurances, inspiration and encouragement.
Sermon Title: Advent - a season of hope and expectation
Sermon Date: 2 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 1:5-25, 57-66
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Sometimes we are prone to the malady of low expectations. We have become used to things not changing and therefore assume that they won't change in the future, even though we may want them to. This can extend to our spiritual life where we have low expectations of God. However Pastor Greg, in this address encourages us to have high expectations and hope during this season of Advent, just as Zecharia was encouraged by the angel.
Sermon Date: 2 December 2018
Sermon Text: Luke 1:5-25, 57-66
Chat leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Sometimes we are prone to the malady of low expectations. We have become used to things not changing and therefore assume that they won't change in the future, even though we may want them to. This can extend to our spiritual life where we have low expectations of God. However Pastor Greg, in this address encourages us to have high expectations and hope during this season of Advent, just as Zecharia was encouraged by the angel.
Sermon Title: The slippery slope of temptation
Sermon Date: 25 November 2018
Sermon Text: 2 Samual 11:1-2:25
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: This sermon, unpacks an amazing message linked to a scandal connected to King David, one of the greatest kings of Israel. It illustrates the way that temptation can lead to wrong doing, followed by coverups and further wrong doing, the results of which hurt the wrong doer and those around him/her. However it also illustrates the importance of confession and God's amazing grace, shown in forgiveness. A message relevant to us, just as much as it was relevant to King David.
Sermon Date: 25 November 2018
Sermon Text: 2 Samual 11:1-2:25
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: This sermon, unpacks an amazing message linked to a scandal connected to King David, one of the greatest kings of Israel. It illustrates the way that temptation can lead to wrong doing, followed by coverups and further wrong doing, the results of which hurt the wrong doer and those around him/her. However it also illustrates the importance of confession and God's amazing grace, shown in forgiveness. A message relevant to us, just as much as it was relevant to King David.
Sermon Title: Service
Sermon Date: 18 November 2018
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-45
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: This address took the form of an interactive and activity based chat with children of the St Paul church and school community. The theme was on the importance of doing acts of kindness and love to others, as in doing so, we are doing them for/with God. There are some gaps in the recording when activities are taking place so be patient!
Sermon Date: 18 November 2018
Sermon Text: Matthew 25:31-45
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: This address took the form of an interactive and activity based chat with children of the St Paul church and school community. The theme was on the importance of doing acts of kindness and love to others, as in doing so, we are doing them for/with God. There are some gaps in the recording when activities are taking place so be patient!
Sermon Title: Contentment
Sermon Date: 11 November 2018
Sermon Text: Psalm 25
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: When we look around us we often see many people who are not content, always feeling they are missing out, always wanting more. Perhaps this is you. This sermon based on the well known, and well loved 25th Psalm provides the secret to the attainment of contentment.
Sermon Date: 11 November 2018
Sermon Text: Psalm 25
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: When we look around us we often see many people who are not content, always feeling they are missing out, always wanting more. Perhaps this is you. This sermon based on the well known, and well loved 25th Psalm provides the secret to the attainment of contentment.
Sermon Title: Slaying giants in your life
Sermon Date: 28 October 2018
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-50
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: It is almost a certainty that all of us will face large challenges at some point in our lives - 'goliaths' that threaten to overwhelm us. This sermon, based on the amazing story of David's defeat of the giant Goliath focuses on the 5 small smooth stones David placed in his shepherd's bag in preparation for meeting Goliath - stones that represent important things that we need in our armoury.
Sermon Date: 28 October 2018
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-50
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: It is almost a certainty that all of us will face large challenges at some point in our lives - 'goliaths' that threaten to overwhelm us. This sermon, based on the amazing story of David's defeat of the giant Goliath focuses on the 5 small smooth stones David placed in his shepherd's bag in preparation for meeting Goliath - stones that represent important things that we need in our armoury.
Sermon Title: Good choices, bad choices
Sermon Date: 21 October 2018
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-21
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: God is a god who is all for choice. We are free to make the choices we want. However we need to take responsibility for those choices. In this sermon we hear about a choice made by the Israelites that had some consequences.
Sermon Date: 21 October 2018
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-21
Chat leader: Greg Pribbenow
Summary: God is a god who is all for choice. We are free to make the choices we want. However we need to take responsibility for those choices. In this sermon we hear about a choice made by the Israelites that had some consequences.