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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
Sermon Title: Job satisfaction
Date: 25 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: 3 John: 1-4
Summary: What gives you job satisfaction? In this sermon, on the occasion of the celebration of the work undertaken by Nicole, Child and Family Ministry Co-ordinator leaving this position at St Paul, the point is made that for Christians there can be nothing more satisfying than seeing others brought into a relationship with Christ.
Date: 25 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: 3 John: 1-4
Summary: What gives you job satisfaction? In this sermon, on the occasion of the celebration of the work undertaken by Nicole, Child and Family Ministry Co-ordinator leaving this position at St Paul, the point is made that for Christians there can be nothing more satisfying than seeing others brought into a relationship with Christ.
Sermon Title: Shrewdness for God
Date: 18 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 16:1-9
Summary: This sermon is based on a one of the most confusing, contentious and seemingly contradictory parables told by Jesus. However Pastor Matt unpacks it for us to show how it illustrates the grace and forgiveness of God in the face of our misdemeanours and how we can use money for good.
Date: 18 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 16:1-9
Summary: This sermon is based on a one of the most confusing, contentious and seemingly contradictory parables told by Jesus. However Pastor Matt unpacks it for us to show how it illustrates the grace and forgiveness of God in the face of our misdemeanours and how we can use money for good.
Sermon Title: Cleanse Me With Hyssop
Date: 11 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 51:1-12
Summary: We are not our own gods, for we have sinned and need compassion at the hands of the Lord. Confession can often seem like a chore but that truly shows the need for Christ as our sin is even more repetitive. For any sin is cause for death in the eyes of God and we should not forget to ask for forgiveness so His pure love can wipe the slate clean.
Date: 11 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 51:1-12
Summary: We are not our own gods, for we have sinned and need compassion at the hands of the Lord. Confession can often seem like a chore but that truly shows the need for Christ as our sin is even more repetitive. For any sin is cause for death in the eyes of God and we should not forget to ask for forgiveness so His pure love can wipe the slate clean.
Sermon Title: The freeing power of grace
Date: 4 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Philemon 1-21
Summary: The short letter of St Paul to Philemon outlines an extremely delicate situation of a slave having run away from his owner after having stolen from him. In Roman times this would almost certainly result in severe punishment, if not death. Paul's appeal to the owner illustrates how the Gospel message of grace can present an alternative course of action driven by forgiveness and love. A template for how we should respond to difficult situations in our lives.
Date: 4 September 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Philemon 1-21
Summary: The short letter of St Paul to Philemon outlines an extremely delicate situation of a slave having run away from his owner after having stolen from him. In Roman times this would almost certainly result in severe punishment, if not death. Paul's appeal to the owner illustrates how the Gospel message of grace can present an alternative course of action driven by forgiveness and love. A template for how we should respond to difficult situations in our lives.
Sermon Title: Undeserved and uncomfortable seats
Date: 28 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Summary: This sermon is based on a parable told by Jesus regarding a dinner where seating became an issue because of competition for seats of honour. It has a very relevant message for us today reminding us not to strive for honour and recognition by others but to recognise that such honour has been already provided to us by Jesus through the incredible sacrifice he made for us.
Date: 28 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Summary: This sermon is based on a parable told by Jesus regarding a dinner where seating became an issue because of competition for seats of honour. It has a very relevant message for us today reminding us not to strive for honour and recognition by others but to recognise that such honour has been already provided to us by Jesus through the incredible sacrifice he made for us.
Sermon Title: Released
Date: 21 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 13:10-17
Summary: This sermon, based on the account of Jesus' encounter with a woman who had been afflicted by a condition that resulted in her being bent over for 18 year has a number of messages for us today. A reminder of the healing and release that Jesus promises us from our afflictions in life and a warning against hypocrisy.
Date: 21 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 13:10-17
Summary: This sermon, based on the account of Jesus' encounter with a woman who had been afflicted by a condition that resulted in her being bent over for 18 year has a number of messages for us today. A reminder of the healing and release that Jesus promises us from our afflictions in life and a warning against hypocrisy.
Sermon Title: Jesus - bringing both peace and division
Date: 14 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 12:49-56
Summary: In the text on which this sermon is based we hear Jesus say to his disciples that he has come not to bring peace, but division. This confronting statement contains the reality of how Jesus and the cross divide people into those who accept his message of peace and those who don't. We remember that Jesus cross is for everyone, that it is a great (not little) crowd of witnesses who cheer us on from heaven (Hebrews 12:1-2), and that as we live in God's ways of peace in witness to others, God's character of steadfast love and joy at human trust in him is always ready to receive all people.
Date: 14 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Luke 12:49-56
Summary: In the text on which this sermon is based we hear Jesus say to his disciples that he has come not to bring peace, but division. This confronting statement contains the reality of how Jesus and the cross divide people into those who accept his message of peace and those who don't. We remember that Jesus cross is for everyone, that it is a great (not little) crowd of witnesses who cheer us on from heaven (Hebrews 12:1-2), and that as we live in God's ways of peace in witness to others, God's character of steadfast love and joy at human trust in him is always ready to receive all people.
Sermon Title: Faith followed by action
Date: 7 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Summary: While many think that faith is a purely spiritual thing, it is, in fact, evident in many aspects of our life. For Christians faith has a special certainty in that it inspires confidence that what has been promised will be delivered. it is something that we can act on!
Date: 7 August 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Summary: While many think that faith is a purely spiritual thing, it is, in fact, evident in many aspects of our life. For Christians faith has a special certainty in that it inspires confidence that what has been promised will be delivered. it is something that we can act on!
Sermon Title: Money, money, money!
Date: 31 July 2022
Preacher: David Altus
Text: Luke 12:13-21
Summary: Money and how much we have of it is for most of us a well-kept secret. Jesus has some important things to say about money and its relevance in his kingdom. We need to hear this message over and over again, given the power that money has in our lives.
Date: 31 July 2022
Preacher: David Altus
Text: Luke 12:13-21
Summary: Money and how much we have of it is for most of us a well-kept secret. Jesus has some important things to say about money and its relevance in his kingdom. We need to hear this message over and over again, given the power that money has in our lives.
Sermon Title: Prayer unpacked
Date: 24 July 2022
Preacher: Brian Quick
Text: Luke 11:1-13
Summary: This sermon is based on the account in the Bible where Jesus' disciples asked him to teach them how to pray and how Jesus, in response to their request provided them and all who follow Him with what we know as 'the Lord's prayer'. In this sermon we hear about the benefits of prayer in general and the richness of the various petitions in the Lord's prayer.
Note: Unfortunately the first minute of this recording is missing - our apologies!
Date: 24 July 2022
Preacher: Brian Quick
Text: Luke 11:1-13
Summary: This sermon is based on the account in the Bible where Jesus' disciples asked him to teach them how to pray and how Jesus, in response to their request provided them and all who follow Him with what we know as 'the Lord's prayer'. In this sermon we hear about the benefits of prayer in general and the richness of the various petitions in the Lord's prayer.
Note: Unfortunately the first minute of this recording is missing - our apologies!
Sermon Title: Priorities
Date: 17 July 2022
Preacher: Tania Nelson
Text: Luke 10:38-42
Summary: For many of us our lives are full and overflowing with competing priorities. In this sermon we hear about how Jesus cut through all of this to clarify what should be the highest priority, such that when followed, our lives make sense.
Date: 17 July 2022
Preacher: Tania Nelson
Text: Luke 10:38-42
Summary: For many of us our lives are full and overflowing with competing priorities. In this sermon we hear about how Jesus cut through all of this to clarify what should be the highest priority, such that when followed, our lives make sense.
Sermon Title: Living the Good Samaritan
Date: 10 July 2022
Preacher: Danny Perkins
Text: Luke 10:25-37
Summary: The expert in the Law asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, not realising it is not something we earn, but a gift given. Jesus is our Good Samaritan. He did not wait for our lifestyles to be acceptable to God, He put his glory aside and came to give us His mercy and forgiveness and sustaining help. He now enables us to be a neighbour to others and live out His love, mercy, justice, forgiveness, compassion and goodness.
Date: 10 July 2022
Preacher: Danny Perkins
Text: Luke 10:25-37
Summary: The expert in the Law asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, not realising it is not something we earn, but a gift given. Jesus is our Good Samaritan. He did not wait for our lifestyles to be acceptable to God, He put his glory aside and came to give us His mercy and forgiveness and sustaining help. He now enables us to be a neighbour to others and live out His love, mercy, justice, forgiveness, compassion and goodness.
Sermon Title: The sacrificial side of worship
Date: 3 July 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 66:1-2
Summary: This sermon is the third in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 66, it highlights the many things that are part of the 'sacrificial' side of worship. This refers to what we do in response to what we have been given - not only what we do within the worship service, but also what we do beyond that in our lives.
Date: 3 July 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 66:1-2
Summary: This sermon is the third in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 66, it highlights the many things that are part of the 'sacrificial' side of worship. This refers to what we do in response to what we have been given - not only what we do within the worship service, but also what we do beyond that in our lives.
Sermon Title: Jesus - Jesus serving us through the sacraments
Date: 26 June 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 16
Summary: This sermon is the second in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 16, it highlights the many things that Jesus gives to us through the sacraments of baptism, Holy Communion and his Word, strengthening us an equipping us to go out renewed to live lives that celebrate him and serve others.
Date: 26 June 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 16
Summary: This sermon is the second in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 16, it highlights the many things that Jesus gives to us through the sacraments of baptism, Holy Communion and his Word, strengthening us an equipping us to go out renewed to live lives that celebrate him and serve others.
Sermon Title: Jesus - leading and with us in worship
Date: 19 June 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 22: 22
Summary: This sermon is the first in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 22, it highlights how Jesus both leads us and joins with us in worship. This central aspect sits behind everything that contributes to worship - the liturgy, music, prayers and visual elements.
Date: 19 June 2022
Preacher: Matt Bishop
Text: Psalm 22: 22
Summary: This sermon is the first in a series of 3 that focuses on the definition and function of worship. Based on Psalm 22, it highlights how Jesus both leads us and joins with us in worship. This central aspect sits behind everything that contributes to worship - the liturgy, music, prayers and visual elements.
