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Sermon Title: The Purpose - Given Life
Date: 20 October 2019
Sermon Text: Esther 1-10, Ephesians 1:3-14
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We live in a time of intense business and often the purpose of that life can get lost in the details. This sermon teaches of 3 ways god answers, What Is The Purpose Of Life
Date: 20 October 2019
Sermon Text: Esther 1-10, Ephesians 1:3-14
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We live in a time of intense business and often the purpose of that life can get lost in the details. This sermon teaches of 3 ways god answers, What Is The Purpose Of Life
Sermon Title: New Beginnings
Date: 13 October 2019
Sermon Text: Ezra 3
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon covers the time when the Jews were returning from their exile and the Grace and Goodness of god that he lets us return to his favour even when we have done wrong.
Date: 13 October 2019
Sermon Text: Ezra 3
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon covers the time when the Jews were returning from their exile and the Grace and Goodness of god that he lets us return to his favour even when we have done wrong.
Sermon Title: 3 points about prayer
Date: 6 October 2019
Sermon Text: Daniel 6
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on the well known and fascinating story of Daniel in the lion's den. Central to the story is Daniel's unwavering faith on God and the importance of prayer in his life. Three important aspects of prayer, relevant to our lives, are outlined in the sermon.
Date: 6 October 2019
Sermon Text: Daniel 6
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on the well known and fascinating story of Daniel in the lion's den. Central to the story is Daniel's unwavering faith on God and the importance of prayer in his life. Three important aspects of prayer, relevant to our lives, are outlined in the sermon.
Address Title: Catastrophe and compassion
Date: 29 September 2019
Sermon Text: Lamentations 1:1-3, 2:17, 3:21-26, 5:1, 15-22
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on the Old Testament book of Lamentations and the experience of the people of Israel when they were defeated as a nation and taken off into exile. It examines the experience of lament, extreme sorrow in the face of catastrophe, when all hope seems to be lost. We are reminded that even in these circumstances God is with us, He feels deeply for us and his mercy continues to be new every morning.
Date: 29 September 2019
Sermon Text: Lamentations 1:1-3, 2:17, 3:21-26, 5:1, 15-22
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on the Old Testament book of Lamentations and the experience of the people of Israel when they were defeated as a nation and taken off into exile. It examines the experience of lament, extreme sorrow in the face of catastrophe, when all hope seems to be lost. We are reminded that even in these circumstances God is with us, He feels deeply for us and his mercy continues to be new every morning.
Address Title: Living with the eyes of faith
Date: 22 September 2019
Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-10
Preacher: Chris - Student preacher
Summary: In this sermon the role of the prophet is explained - i.e. to be the voice of God to people, showing them not only the future, but the glory of God and the reality of where man stands in the face of this Glory. However although condemnation is expected, instead, God's grace and forgiveness is revealed.
Apologies for the background buzzing evident in this recording.
Date: 22 September 2019
Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-10
Preacher: Chris - Student preacher
Summary: In this sermon the role of the prophet is explained - i.e. to be the voice of God to people, showing them not only the future, but the glory of God and the reality of where man stands in the face of this Glory. However although condemnation is expected, instead, God's grace and forgiveness is revealed.
Apologies for the background buzzing evident in this recording.
Address Title: Living with the eyes of faith
Date: 15 September 2019
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 18-19
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary:
A deal with wrong is always a wrong deal.
God is moved by sincere repentance.
When crisis comes make God's honor and glory your focus.
God does the impossible for those who seek him.
Date: 15 September 2019
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 18-19
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary:
A deal with wrong is always a wrong deal.
God is moved by sincere repentance.
When crisis comes make God's honor and glory your focus.
God does the impossible for those who seek him.
Address Title: Living with the eyes of faith
Date: 8 September 2019
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: God see the challenges his people are facing and he calls us to see his presence and power because he sees us through eyes of love and mercy.
Date: 8 September 2019
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: God see the challenges his people are facing and he calls us to see his presence and power because he sees us through eyes of love and mercy.
Address Title: Practical syncretism
Date: 1 September 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 18:15-39
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Practical syncretism is where a number or life priorities are mixed together to guide the life of a person. This was exemplified in the worship of Baal in ancient Israel and was abhorred by God who instructed his people to worship him alone. The story that underpins this sermon is a fascinating and enthralling one that shows how God made it clear that he wanted his people to only worship him, rather than also Baal. It has a strong message for our lives.
Date: 1 September 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 18:15-39
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Practical syncretism is where a number or life priorities are mixed together to guide the life of a person. This was exemplified in the worship of Baal in ancient Israel and was abhorred by God who instructed his people to worship him alone. The story that underpins this sermon is a fascinating and enthralling one that shows how God made it clear that he wanted his people to only worship him, rather than also Baal. It has a strong message for our lives.
Address Title: Fruits of the Spirit
Date: 18 August 2019
Sermon Text: Galatians 5:22-26
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This children's address was part of a special service celebrating the fruits of the Spirit that involved participation by many of the students of the St Paul Lutheran School located adjacent to the church. The address incorporated students taking part in a number of activities facilitated by Pastor Greg.
Date: 18 August 2019
Sermon Text: Galatians 5:22-26
Preacher: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This children's address was part of a special service celebrating the fruits of the Spirit that involved participation by many of the students of the St Paul Lutheran School located adjacent to the church. The address incorporated students taking part in a number of activities facilitated by Pastor Greg.
Sermon Title: Travel light for life
Sermon Date: 11 August 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40,
Leader: Dr Andrew Pfieffer
Summary: When we go on holidays we often end up packing many things that we end up never using. In this sermon we hear how Jesus encourages us to travel light for our journey through life on our way to eternity, focusing only on those things that really matter, rather than being burdened by things that don't.
Sermon Date: 11 August 2019
Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40,
Leader: Dr Andrew Pfieffer
Summary: When we go on holidays we often end up packing many things that we end up never using. In this sermon we hear how Jesus encourages us to travel light for our journey through life on our way to eternity, focusing only on those things that really matter, rather than being burdened by things that don't.
Sermon Title: True wisdom
Sermon Date: 4 August 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:10-11, 3:1-5
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: A much sought after quality by many is wisdom. Many think mistakenly that wisdom is associated with intelligence or smartness. however from God's point of view this is not the case. In this sermon we hear about 6 important aspects of true wisdom.
Sermon Date: 4 August 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:10-11, 3:1-5
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: A much sought after quality by many is wisdom. Many think mistakenly that wisdom is associated with intelligence or smartness. however from God's point of view this is not the case. In this sermon we hear about 6 important aspects of true wisdom.
Sermon Title: Deep dark fears
Sermon Date: 28 July 2019
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:1-18
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We all have fears - some of them so deep and dark that we avoid confronting them, allowing them to negatively impact on our lives. The message in this sermon is that Jesus is the answer to all fears, even the ultimate fear of extinction and death.
Sermon Date: 28 July 2019
Sermon Text: Revelation 1:1-18
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: We all have fears - some of them so deep and dark that we avoid confronting them, allowing them to negatively impact on our lives. The message in this sermon is that Jesus is the answer to all fears, even the ultimate fear of extinction and death.
Sermon Title: Christ at the centre
Sermon Date: 14 July 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 28:16-30
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Where is Christ in your life - at the periphery, at the centre or somewhere in between. If you want Christ to be the centre of your life, this sermon provides 7 tips that will help you.
Sermon Date: 14 July 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 28:16-30
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Where is Christ in your life - at the periphery, at the centre or somewhere in between. If you want Christ to be the centre of your life, this sermon provides 7 tips that will help you.
Sermon Title: Responding to the storms of life
Sermon Date: 7 July 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 27
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on an extraordinary account of the shipwreck that the apostle Paul and others were involved in. Pastor Greg draws out 5 aspects that can help us to weather the storms (or difficult times) that are likely to beset us in our lives.
Sermon Date: 7 July 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 27
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: This sermon is based on an extraordinary account of the shipwreck that the apostle Paul and others were involved in. Pastor Greg draws out 5 aspects that can help us to weather the storms (or difficult times) that are likely to beset us in our lives.
Sermon Title: Living as Pentecost people
Sermon Date: 30 June 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Following the event of Pentecost where God's Spirit was distributed to people, Jesus sent disciples out to many areas outside of Israel. The reading in Thessalonians describes some of the events that occurred for these disciples. Pastor Greg outlines 4 good habits that we can cultivate in becoming 'Pentecost people' who live and proclaim the Gospel of Christ in our lives.
Sermon Date: 30 June 2019
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: Following the event of Pentecost where God's Spirit was distributed to people, Jesus sent disciples out to many areas outside of Israel. The reading in Thessalonians describes some of the events that occurred for these disciples. Pastor Greg outlines 4 good habits that we can cultivate in becoming 'Pentecost people' who live and proclaim the Gospel of Christ in our lives.
Sermon Title: Responding to difficult times
Sermon Date: 23 June 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 16:13-40
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: All of us go through difficult times in our lives.This sermon is based on an account from the Bible that describes how 2 apostles, Paul and Silas, encountered great difficulties, ending up with them being beaten and thrown unjustly into gaol. Pastor Greg outlines how we, as Christians can respond in difficult times with Paul and Silas as a good example.
Sermon Date: 23 June 2019
Sermon Text: Acts 16:13-40
Leader: Greg Priebbenow
Summary: All of us go through difficult times in our lives.This sermon is based on an account from the Bible that describes how 2 apostles, Paul and Silas, encountered great difficulties, ending up with them being beaten and thrown unjustly into gaol. Pastor Greg outlines how we, as Christians can respond in difficult times with Paul and Silas as a good example.