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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
Sermon Title: Distractions
Date: 28 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 21:34
Summary: We all know about distractions and how they get in the way of retaining our focus on what should be our priorities. In this sermon we hear about how distractions can get in the way of focusing on what should be our absolutely top priority - our relationship with God.
Date: 28 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 21:34
Summary: We all know about distractions and how they get in the way of retaining our focus on what should be our priorities. In this sermon we hear about how distractions can get in the way of focusing on what should be our absolutely top priority - our relationship with God.
Sermon Title: End of the Church year
Date: 21 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 18:33-37
Summary: In this sermon we hear what Jesus told Pilate regarding the nature of the kingship of Jesus, and explore what He has done for the world, and for us, and how His presence encompasses the past, the present and the future.
Date: 21 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 18:33-37
Summary: In this sermon we hear what Jesus told Pilate regarding the nature of the kingship of Jesus, and explore what He has done for the world, and for us, and how His presence encompasses the past, the present and the future.
Sermon Title: What lasts and what doesn't
Date: 14 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 13:2
Summary: In this sermon we hear what Jesus predicted regarding the temple - that in time, not a single stone of it would remain standing. In contrast we are reminded that when it comes to our souls, they will go on into eternity. This has much to teach us about our attitude to death, an event that none of us can escape.
Date: 14 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 13:2
Summary: In this sermon we hear what Jesus predicted regarding the temple - that in time, not a single stone of it would remain standing. In contrast we are reminded that when it comes to our souls, they will go on into eternity. This has much to teach us about our attitude to death, an event that none of us can escape.
Sermon Title: Giving....everything!
Date: 7 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 12:41-44
Summary: This sermon is based on the moving and instructive account in Mark about the different approaches to giving that Jesus noted and commented on in the temple. Jesus' ultimate act of giving should motivate us when we consider how we give.
Date: 7 November 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 12:41-44
Summary: This sermon is based on the moving and instructive account in Mark about the different approaches to giving that Jesus noted and commented on in the temple. Jesus' ultimate act of giving should motivate us when we consider how we give.
Sermon Title: Put right with God through faith
Date: 31 October 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Romans 8
Summary: On this celebration of the Reformation, we are reminded of one of the key doctrines that motivated Luther in his ministry - that the only way we can be put right with God is through what God has done for us, not what we try to do ourselves, and that this can only be understood and received by faith.
Date: 31 October 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Romans 8
Summary: On this celebration of the Reformation, we are reminded of one of the key doctrines that motivated Luther in his ministry - that the only way we can be put right with God is through what God has done for us, not what we try to do ourselves, and that this can only be understood and received by faith.
Sermon Title: Do you have 20-20 vision?
Date: 24 October 2021
Presenter: Dennis Clark
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Summary: Sometimes we think we can see, but it turns out we miss the obvious. This sermon is based on the account in the Bible of Bartimaeus who, although he was totally blind, saw the truth of Jesus that others could not. How well do you see?
Date: 24 October 2021
Presenter: Dennis Clark
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Summary: Sometimes we think we can see, but it turns out we miss the obvious. This sermon is based on the account in the Bible of Bartimaeus who, although he was totally blind, saw the truth of Jesus that others could not. How well do you see?
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Date: 17 October 2021
Presenter:Brian
Text: Mark 10:35-45
Summary: In these days where there is an ever-growing emphasis on individualism and personal rights, Jesus presents a paradoxical message - those who wish to be first must be the servant of all. He followed up these words with action, giving His life for all people - thank God for that!
Date: 17 October 2021
Presenter:Brian
Text: Mark 10:35-45
Summary: In these days where there is an ever-growing emphasis on individualism and personal rights, Jesus presents a paradoxical message - those who wish to be first must be the servant of all. He followed up these words with action, giving His life for all people - thank God for that!
Sermon Title: God's Word - sharper than a 2-edged sword
Date: 10 October 2021
Presenter: Rev Dr Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Hebrews 4:12-16
Summary: Have you ever been confronted with a truth that is very painful to hear? In this sermon we hear how effective God's Word is in this regard. However we also hear about the good news of God's amazing grace that enables us to approach him in confidence to receive acceptance and forgiveness.
Date: 10 October 2021
Presenter: Rev Dr Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Hebrews 4:12-16
Summary: Have you ever been confronted with a truth that is very painful to hear? In this sermon we hear how effective God's Word is in this regard. However we also hear about the good news of God's amazing grace that enables us to approach him in confidence to receive acceptance and forgiveness.
Sermon Title: God's maths - 1+1=1
Date: 3 October 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 10:2
Summary: In God's original creation out of man he made a companion - woman and he said that over time men and women would leave their parents and join together to become one flesh. But what to do when this goal of unity becomes fractured? Listen to Pastor Matt for some tips.
Date: 3 October 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 10:2
Summary: In God's original creation out of man he made a companion - woman and he said that over time men and women would leave their parents and join together to become one flesh. But what to do when this goal of unity becomes fractured? Listen to Pastor Matt for some tips.
Sermon Title: Is my arm too short?
Date: 26 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Numbers 11:23
Summary: Numbers 11 records events involving the children of Israel where, despite all that God had done for them, grumbled and complained. Even Moses their leader who had a very close and personal relationship with God doubted that God could provide and satisfy His people. Does this sound like you at times? God throws out the challenge: Is my arm too short? Am I not strong enough to do what is necessary? What do you think?
Date: 26 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Numbers 11:23
Summary: Numbers 11 records events involving the children of Israel where, despite all that God had done for them, grumbled and complained. Even Moses their leader who had a very close and personal relationship with God doubted that God could provide and satisfy His people. Does this sound like you at times? God throws out the challenge: Is my arm too short? Am I not strong enough to do what is necessary? What do you think?
Sermon Title: Forgiveness 101
Date: 19 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: James 3:18
Summary: Peacemakers are blessed because they will sow the seeds of purity, mercy, peace-loving, submission, consideration, sincerity, and good fruit. In this sermon we are reminded of the wonders of forgiveness and also that forgiveness doesn't renew trust and you can still learn from actions that have been forgiven.
Date: 19 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: James 3:18
Summary: Peacemakers are blessed because they will sow the seeds of purity, mercy, peace-loving, submission, consideration, sincerity, and good fruit. In this sermon we are reminded of the wonders of forgiveness and also that forgiveness doesn't renew trust and you can still learn from actions that have been forgiven.
Sermon Title: The power of the tongue
Date: 12 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: James 3:4-5
Summary: In this sermon we are reminded of the incredible power of the tongue to do good or to create destruction in ourselves and others - depending on how we choose to use it.
Date: 12 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: James 3:4-5
Summary: In this sermon we are reminded of the incredible power of the tongue to do good or to create destruction in ourselves and others - depending on how we choose to use it.
Sermon Title: God's performative word
Date: 5 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 7:24-37
Summary: A performative word is one which, when spoken, makes that which is spoken happen. Although generally this does not work for us, this is not the case for God. This sermon outlines the many instances of God's performative word and the power it has had an continues to have for us in our lives.
Date: 5 September 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 7:24-37
Summary: A performative word is one which, when spoken, makes that which is spoken happen. Although generally this does not work for us, this is not the case for God. This sermon outlines the many instances of God's performative word and the power it has had an continues to have for us in our lives.
Sermon Title: Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil
Date: 29 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Matthew 6:13
Summary: A message on this line of The Lord's Prayer, and encouragement for us to make use of it in our everyday.
Date: 29 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Matthew 6:13
Summary: A message on this line of The Lord's Prayer, and encouragement for us to make use of it in our everyday.
Sermon Title: It's Christ's very own armour we put on.
Date: 22 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Summary: This text promises that it is Christ's very own armour we put on to be equipped for service in this world.
Date: 22 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 6:10-20
Summary: This text promises that it is Christ's very own armour we put on to be equipped for service in this world.
Sermon Title: What is your sound track?
Date: 15 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 4:15,19
Summary: Just as the sound track for a film brings together the entire experience of script, acting and sets, we have a sound track to our lives that enriches our experience. In this sermon we are encouraged to make our sound track the praise of God for what he has done, and continues to do in our lives.
Date: 15 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 4:15,19
Summary: Just as the sound track for a film brings together the entire experience of script, acting and sets, we have a sound track to our lives that enriches our experience. In this sermon we are encouraged to make our sound track the praise of God for what he has done, and continues to do in our lives.
Sermon Title: Our response to God's love
Date: 8 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Summary: The New Testament abounds with lists of how as God's children we should live our lives. Today's reading from Ephesians 4:25-5:2 is no exception. The issue is that these lists can be heard as just another set of commands and demands, and in a world that already feels very demanding. It's easy then to think our efforts to keep these lists lead to our salvation. However, these things, which in of themselves are very healthy and good for us to do, are only ever done in response to the salvation that Christ as brought us though his sacrificial death on Calvary's cross. We see this quite clearly in Ephesians 4:29-5:2 today. Moreover, by them we see our ongoing need for Christ and his grace, and thank God for the gift of his Son.
Date: 8 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Summary: The New Testament abounds with lists of how as God's children we should live our lives. Today's reading from Ephesians 4:25-5:2 is no exception. The issue is that these lists can be heard as just another set of commands and demands, and in a world that already feels very demanding. It's easy then to think our efforts to keep these lists lead to our salvation. However, these things, which in of themselves are very healthy and good for us to do, are only ever done in response to the salvation that Christ as brought us though his sacrificial death on Calvary's cross. We see this quite clearly in Ephesians 4:29-5:2 today. Moreover, by them we see our ongoing need for Christ and his grace, and thank God for the gift of his Son.
Sermon Title: Bread if life
Date: 1 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and John 6:24-35
Summary: The texts for this address focus on the theme of 'the bread of life'. The Exodus account describes the response to God's graceous gift to the Israelites in response to their complaining against Moses (and ultimately against God). And in John's Gospel we are told about God's gift of his son in response to our frequent grumbling and questioning of him. These parallels reveal a God whose grace is unparalleled and completely sufficient for anything that life may throw at us.
Date: 1 August 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and John 6:24-35
Summary: The texts for this address focus on the theme of 'the bread of life'. The Exodus account describes the response to God's graceous gift to the Israelites in response to their complaining against Moses (and ultimately against God). And in John's Gospel we are told about God's gift of his son in response to our frequent grumbling and questioning of him. These parallels reveal a God whose grace is unparalleled and completely sufficient for anything that life may throw at us.
