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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
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.
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Date: 25 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 6:16-21
Summary: Jesus is Lord over chaos and evil. Pastor Matthew reflects on the second half of this text where after feeding 5000 Jesus walks out over the sea to his frightened disciples. Old Testament texts Psalm 107:23-30 and Isaiah 43:1-5 provide background information. A second miracle whereby, the disciples having invited Jesus into the boat, immediately reach the shore where they are headed. We too can be comforted that Jesus always takes us to where we need to be - God's side. The second video is a Children's talk on the same text.
Date: 25 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 6:16-21
Summary: Jesus is Lord over chaos and evil. Pastor Matthew reflects on the second half of this text where after feeding 5000 Jesus walks out over the sea to his frightened disciples. Old Testament texts Psalm 107:23-30 and Isaiah 43:1-5 provide background information. A second miracle whereby, the disciples having invited Jesus into the boat, immediately reach the shore where they are headed. We too can be comforted that Jesus always takes us to where we need to be - God's side. The second video is a Children's talk on the same text.
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Sermon Title: The Compassion of Christ
Date: 18 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:34
Summary: The Lords compassion comes in many form from his forgiveness to his healing and even his death on the cross. The most surprising example might be the education he gives about the good news of the coming of The Kingdom of God. His compassion to teach us how to follow him and how the Word of God can be used for good works. the Word of law can keep you from dying in a dumb way.
Date: 18 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:34
Summary: The Lords compassion comes in many form from his forgiveness to his healing and even his death on the cross. The most surprising example might be the education he gives about the good news of the coming of The Kingdom of God. His compassion to teach us how to follow him and how the Word of God can be used for good works. the Word of law can keep you from dying in a dumb way.
Sermon Title: Responses to God's law
Date: 11 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:14-29
Summary: The law always generates a response in people, and this is certainly the case with God's law. This is very evident in the Biblical account of the horrifying events surrounding the beheading of John the Baptist. In this sermon three responses to God's law are outlined, providing us with a choice of which way we want to go. Food for thought!
Date: 11 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:14-29
Summary: The law always generates a response in people, and this is certainly the case with God's law. This is very evident in the Biblical account of the horrifying events surrounding the beheading of John the Baptist. In this sermon three responses to God's law are outlined, providing us with a choice of which way we want to go. Food for thought!
Sermon Title: What is in your back pack?
Date: 4 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:1-13
Summary: When we are out and about doing the many things we do in our lives, we are called to use these times as opportunities to convey to others what drives and motivates us in our lives - to acknowledge and proclaim the influence of Jesus. However many of us are apprehensive and unsure. In this sermon Pastor Matt provides us with details of essential items that we should take with us in our 'back packs' to equip us for this task.
Date: 4 July 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 6:1-13
Summary: When we are out and about doing the many things we do in our lives, we are called to use these times as opportunities to convey to others what drives and motivates us in our lives - to acknowledge and proclaim the influence of Jesus. However many of us are apprehensive and unsure. In this sermon Pastor Matt provides us with details of essential items that we should take with us in our 'back packs' to equip us for this task.
Sermon Title: A lesson in faith
Date: 27 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 5:21-43
Summary: Faith and reason - two approaches that are often found to be in conflict. In this account from Mark we are shown how Jesus responds to faith demonstrated by 2 people in desperate need. There is much for us to learn from this lesson in faith!
Date: 27 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 5:21-43
Summary: Faith and reason - two approaches that are often found to be in conflict. In this account from Mark we are shown how Jesus responds to faith demonstrated by 2 people in desperate need. There is much for us to learn from this lesson in faith!
Sermon Title: Are you a road or a garden?
Date: 20 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Summary: In this sermon we are challenged not to take God's grace for granted - not to squander it. In this regard we can be either like a road in a rain storm where the water (God's grace) runs off us and down the drain, or we can be like a garden where we let God's grace soak into our lives and transform us. Which are you?
Date: 20 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Summary: In this sermon we are challenged not to take God's grace for granted - not to squander it. In this regard we can be either like a road in a rain storm where the water (God's grace) runs off us and down the drain, or we can be like a garden where we let God's grace soak into our lives and transform us. Which are you?
Sermon Title: Automatic growth
Date: 13 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 4:26-34
Summary: In a similar way to the trend today where so many things in our lives are automated, there is a type of automation that is going on by God in us and many others. this is the automatic growth of his kingdom in us where faith grows by the power of His Spirit. Thank God that this is going on in the background and is not up to us!
Date: 13 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Mark 4:26-34
Summary: In a similar way to the trend today where so many things in our lives are automated, there is a type of automation that is going on by God in us and many others. this is the automatic growth of his kingdom in us where faith grows by the power of His Spirit. Thank God that this is going on in the background and is not up to us!
Sermon Title: Ending the 'blame game'
Date: 6 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Genesis 3:5-15
Summary: Ever since Adam and Eve became aware of their sin humans have engaged in the blame game - blaming everyone else, even God, when they do wrong. The good news is that through Christ we can be freed from the tyranny of the blame game.
Date: 6 June 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Genesis 3:5-15
Summary: Ever since Adam and Eve became aware of their sin humans have engaged in the blame game - blaming everyone else, even God, when they do wrong. The good news is that through Christ we can be freed from the tyranny of the blame game.
Sermon Title: Bridging the gap
Date: 30 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based tells of a vision experienced by the prophet Isaiah where he gets to begin to comprehend the incredible gulf between the power and glory of God the creator and himself with all of his failures and inadequacy. However he also experiences how God reaches across that gap with his grace and forgiveness, and feels compelled to respond by a commitment to serve God in service to others. This experience is certainly one we can share in our relationship with God!
Date: 30 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based tells of a vision experienced by the prophet Isaiah where he gets to begin to comprehend the incredible gulf between the power and glory of God the creator and himself with all of his failures and inadequacy. However he also experiences how God reaches across that gap with his grace and forgiveness, and feels compelled to respond by a commitment to serve God in service to others. This experience is certainly one we can share in our relationship with God!
Sermon Title: 3 points about the Holy Spirit
Date: 23 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 16:8-11
Summary: In this sermon, on the occasion of the festival of Pentecost, we are provided with an opportunity to explore Jesus' 3 point brief sermon on the Holy Spirit and its centrality for Christians.
Date: 23 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 16:8-11
Summary: In this sermon, on the occasion of the festival of Pentecost, we are provided with an opportunity to explore Jesus' 3 point brief sermon on the Holy Spirit and its centrality for Christians.
Sermon Title: Jesus' prayers for us
Date: 16 May 2021
Presenter: Brian Quick
Text: John 17:6-19
Summary: We mostly think of prayers as relating to those that we pray to Jesus. However it is reassuring to know that Jesus actually prays to His father for all people - that includes you and me. This is exemplified in the great High Priestly prayer found in the Gospel of John.
Date: 16 May 2021
Presenter: Brian Quick
Text: John 17:6-19
Summary: We mostly think of prayers as relating to those that we pray to Jesus. However it is reassuring to know that Jesus actually prays to His father for all people - that includes you and me. This is exemplified in the great High Priestly prayer found in the Gospel of John.
Sermon Title: Chosen
Date: 9 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 15:16
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based makes the point that God has chosen us, chosen us to be in a special relationship with him, a relationship that confers many benefits (Martin Luther specifically mentions five of them). Of course, in response, we can choose to reject God, but it is of great comfort to know that God wants everyone to share this special relationship with him.
Date: 9 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 15:16
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based makes the point that God has chosen us, chosen us to be in a special relationship with him, a relationship that confers many benefits (Martin Luther specifically mentions five of them). Of course, in response, we can choose to reject God, but it is of great comfort to know that God wants everyone to share this special relationship with him.
Sermon Title: Jesus the perfect co-tenant
Date: 2 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 15:1-8
Summary: This sermon draws on the reference to Jesus making His home in our hearts and what this means in terms of our response to Him.
The day prior to this sermon Pastor Matt had just completed a 26km fundraising walk in the Barossa Valley - this will enable you to understand some of the comments he makes.
Date: 2 May 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 15:1-8
Summary: This sermon draws on the reference to Jesus making His home in our hearts and what this means in terms of our response to Him.
The day prior to this sermon Pastor Matt had just completed a 26km fundraising walk in the Barossa Valley - this will enable you to understand some of the comments he makes.
Sermon Title: A shepherd to follow
Date: 25 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 10:11-18
Summary: This sermon, for Good Shepherd Sunday digs deep into the significance of the reference of Christ to Himself as 'the good shepherd' and what that means, not only regarding what Jesus has done and is still doing for us today, but also our response.
Date: 25 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 10:11-18
Summary: This sermon, for Good Shepherd Sunday digs deep into the significance of the reference of Christ to Himself as 'the good shepherd' and what that means, not only regarding what Jesus has done and is still doing for us today, but also our response.
Sermon Title: Opening of minds
Date: 18 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 24:45
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based describes how Jesus 'opened the minds' of his disciples when he showed himself to them after his resurrection, effectively 'joining the dots' for them to show them how everything that had been revealed in the scriptures up until this time was now revealed. This experience of revelation continues to this day, and we can be part of it!
Date: 18 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 24:45
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based describes how Jesus 'opened the minds' of his disciples when he showed himself to them after his resurrection, effectively 'joining the dots' for them to show them how everything that had been revealed in the scriptures up until this time was now revealed. This experience of revelation continues to this day, and we can be part of it!
Sermon Title: Thomas - and how God blesses his church
Date: 11 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 20:24-29
Summary: The account of how Jesus' disciple Thomas, doubted the fact that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead has within it some important indications regarding the benefits of church for us.
Date: 11 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: John 20:24-29
Summary: The account of how Jesus' disciple Thomas, doubted the fact that Jesus had indeed risen from the dead has within it some important indications regarding the benefits of church for us.
Sermon Title: Raised - for resurrection!
Date: 4 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Summary: Easter Sunday - the day when we remember that Jesus, God's son, was raised from the dead. But it is what this means for us that is so amazing - the fact that our bodies will be restored, improved, perfected for immortality. Unbelievable? Yes, but true!
Date: 4 April 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Summary: Easter Sunday - the day when we remember that Jesus, God's son, was raised from the dead. But it is what this means for us that is so amazing - the fact that our bodies will be restored, improved, perfected for immortality. Unbelievable? Yes, but true!
Service: Good Friday Reflections
Date: 2 April 2021
Presenters: Matt Bishop, St Paul members and St Paul band
Text: John 20:24-29
Summary: The format of this service takes the form of reflections on a variety of Bible readings pertaining to the death of Jesus interspersed with music. We are taken on a powerful journey whereby we are introduced to the immense depth and significance of this event for all mankind.
Note: There are quiet spots in the recording to provide time for personal reflection.
Sermon Title: An everlasting meal
Date: 1 April 2021 (Maundy Thursday)
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Summary: The event of God's deliverance of His people from their slavery in Egypt came to a climax with the death of the firstborn of all in Egypt, except for the Israelites who were delivered after a special meal commanded by God. Becoming known as the Passover Meal, it was to be celebrated throughout the ages as a reminder of God's powerful action. The Lord's Supper is the new meal, instituted by Jesus to commemorate and even greater deliverance - the deliverance of all people from the scourge of sin and the assurance of life after death with God in eternity. What a meal!
Date: 1 April 2021 (Maundy Thursday)
Presenter: Matt Bishop
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Summary: The event of God's deliverance of His people from their slavery in Egypt came to a climax with the death of the firstborn of all in Egypt, except for the Israelites who were delivered after a special meal commanded by God. Becoming known as the Passover Meal, it was to be celebrated throughout the ages as a reminder of God's powerful action. The Lord's Supper is the new meal, instituted by Jesus to commemorate and even greater deliverance - the deliverance of all people from the scourge of sin and the assurance of life after death with God in eternity. What a meal!
