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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
Sermon Title: The Kingdom of God
Date: 24 January 2021
Presenter: Dennis Clarke
Text: Mark 1:15
Summary: The kingdom of god does not come with trumpets. Jesus doesn't even explain what it is so in this sermon we try to wrap our minds around the grandeur of our Fathers kingdom. Be like Christ for Christ is in you and in him the kingdom of God has come to you.
Date: 24 January 2021
Presenter: Dennis Clarke
Text: Mark 1:15
Summary: The kingdom of god does not come with trumpets. Jesus doesn't even explain what it is so in this sermon we try to wrap our minds around the grandeur of our Fathers kingdom. Be like Christ for Christ is in you and in him the kingdom of God has come to you.
Sermon Title: Come and see
Date: 17 January 2021
Presenter: Wayne Kerber
Text: John 1:43-51
Summary: At the beginning of Jesus' ministry this invitation was given by Phillip, who would become a disciple of Jesus, to Nathaniel. Nathaniel was initially a sceptic regarding this 'nobody' who came from a 'nobody town', but his encounter with Jesus transformed his life, just as it transforms the life of many who come into contact with Jesus today.
Date: 17 January 2021
Presenter: Wayne Kerber
Text: John 1:43-51
Summary: At the beginning of Jesus' ministry this invitation was given by Phillip, who would become a disciple of Jesus, to Nathaniel. Nathaniel was initially a sceptic regarding this 'nobody' who came from a 'nobody town', but his encounter with Jesus transformed his life, just as it transforms the life of many who come into contact with Jesus today.
Sermon Title: Jesus' baptism and the tearing apart of the heavens
Date: 10 January 2021
Presenter: Joel Grieger
Text: Mark 1:4-11
Summary: This sermon addresses the question: if baptism is the way that God deals with our sin, how is it that Jesus who had no sin needed to be baptised? Listen to discover the significance of this important event in God's plan for us.
Date: 10 January 2021
Presenter: Joel Grieger
Text: Mark 1:4-11
Summary: This sermon addresses the question: if baptism is the way that God deals with our sin, how is it that Jesus who had no sin needed to be baptised? Listen to discover the significance of this important event in God's plan for us.
Sermon Title: Arise shine!
Date: 3 January 2021
Presenter: Chris Johnson
Text: Isaiah 60:1-6
Summary: These days, there is plenty of darkness in our world, even without considering the huge impact of Covid19. However the good news is that light has come into our world through the birth of Christ.
Date: 3 January 2021
Presenter: Chris Johnson
Text: Isaiah 60:1-6
Summary: These days, there is plenty of darkness in our world, even without considering the huge impact of Covid19. However the good news is that light has come into our world through the birth of Christ.
Sermon Title: Reading the signs
Date: 25 December 2020
Presenter: Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Titus3:4-7
Summary: These days we are confronted with a plethora of signs - they are everywhere! At the time of Jesus birth there were also signs, but not the type of signs we are familiar with. Nevertheless, they were understood by those that saw them and drew them to witness the most profound event in our history - the birth of the Saviour!
Date: 25 December 2020
Presenter: Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Titus3:4-7
Summary: These days we are confronted with a plethora of signs - they are everywhere! At the time of Jesus birth there were also signs, but not the type of signs we are familiar with. Nevertheless, they were understood by those that saw them and drew them to witness the most profound event in our history - the birth of the Saviour!
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Sermon Title: Great Fear Great Joy
Date: 24 December 2020
Presenter: Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Luke 2:1-20
Summary: When the angels appeared the shepherds were terrified. Our lives may sometimes be terrifying and in these times it is important for us to bring our worries to god in prayer. In him we can trust and upon his good news we can rely. So do not be afraid because the lord your god is powerful and his love will protect you.
Date: 24 December 2020
Presenter: Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Luke 2:1-20
Summary: When the angels appeared the shepherds were terrified. Our lives may sometimes be terrifying and in these times it is important for us to bring our worries to god in prayer. In him we can trust and upon his good news we can rely. So do not be afraid because the lord your god is powerful and his love will protect you.
Sermon Title: Christmas and the unexpected
Date: 20 December 2020
Presenter: Richard Fox
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Summary: In a year when we have been confronted so frequently with the unexpected, we are reminded in this sermon how in so many ways the original events of Christ's birth were completely unexpected. We are invited to appreciate anew the unexpected love of God in sending his son to us once again this Christmas.
Two video clips were incorporated into this sermon (see below). You may wish to watch them separately or pause the audio recording and play them. We have also included the Gospel presentation filmed by our younger members for this service.
Date: 20 December 2020
Presenter: Richard Fox
Text: Luke 1:26-38
Summary: In a year when we have been confronted so frequently with the unexpected, we are reminded in this sermon how in so many ways the original events of Christ's birth were completely unexpected. We are invited to appreciate anew the unexpected love of God in sending his son to us once again this Christmas.
Two video clips were incorporated into this sermon (see below). You may wish to watch them separately or pause the audio recording and play them. We have also included the Gospel presentation filmed by our younger members for this service.
Sermon Title: Who are you?
Date: 13 December 2020
Presenter: Tania Nelson
Text: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Summary: When we first meet someone we are usually keen to find out exactly who the person is - not just their name, but where they fit in. This same question was asked by the Pharisees of John the Baptist. John's answer is interesting, because rather than saying a lot about himself he pointed people to Christ., something that we are also encouraged to do.
Date: 13 December 2020
Presenter: Tania Nelson
Text: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Summary: When we first meet someone we are usually keen to find out exactly who the person is - not just their name, but where they fit in. This same question was asked by the Pharisees of John the Baptist. John's answer is interesting, because rather than saying a lot about himself he pointed people to Christ., something that we are also encouraged to do.
Sermon Title: Repentance and hope
Date: 6 December 2020
Presenter: Michael Hall
Text: Mark 1: 1-8
Summary: The concept of repentance is not very popular these days, and is also quite uncomfortable, even for Christians. And yet, it is at the heart of the message of Christmas because connected to repentance is hope - a confident hope of sins forgiven and life into eternity.
Date: 6 December 2020
Presenter: Michael Hall
Text: Mark 1: 1-8
Summary: The concept of repentance is not very popular these days, and is also quite uncomfortable, even for Christians. And yet, it is at the heart of the message of Christmas because connected to repentance is hope - a confident hope of sins forgiven and life into eternity.
Sermon Title: Wait and watch
Date: 29 November 2020
Presenter: Dennis Clark
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Summary: At the moment there are many things for which we are required to wait. The end of lockdowns, a vaccine for Covid, etc. As Christians during this time of Advent, we also use the weeks before Christmas to reflect on the waiting we do for Christ's second coming and all that means for us, as well as the waiting for the celebration of Christ's birth.
Date: 29 November 2020
Presenter: Dennis Clark
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Summary: At the moment there are many things for which we are required to wait. The end of lockdowns, a vaccine for Covid, etc. As Christians during this time of Advent, we also use the weeks before Christmas to reflect on the waiting we do for Christ's second coming and all that means for us, as well as the waiting for the celebration of Christ's birth.
Sermon Title: Endless hope - now and forever
Date: 8 November 2020
Presenter: Peter Kriewaldt
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Summary: At the end of the church year we give attention to what the church believes regarding what happens when we die. Our belief that beyond death lies eternal life is at the centre of our faith. It is in this certain hope that we are sustained in this life.
Date: 8 November 2020
Presenter: Peter Kriewaldt
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Summary: At the end of the church year we give attention to what the church believes regarding what happens when we die. Our belief that beyond death lies eternal life is at the centre of our faith. It is in this certain hope that we are sustained in this life.
Sermon Title: Beatitude blessings
Date: 1 November 2020
Presenter: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Summary: Rather than being a list of instructions as to what we need to do to be blessed, the sermon on the mount (or what is known as the beatitudes) should be seen as a list of the blessings we receive because of what Christ has done for us.
Date: 1 November 2020
Presenter: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 5:1-12
Summary: Rather than being a list of instructions as to what we need to do to be blessed, the sermon on the mount (or what is known as the beatitudes) should be seen as a list of the blessings we receive because of what Christ has done for us.
Sermon Title: Give to God the Things That Are God's
Date: 18 October 2020
Presenter: Tania Nelson
Text: Matthew 22:15-22
Summary: Living Life costs money. Two things are certain in life death and taxes. What does Jesus have t say about paying taxes to governing authorities and how does this apply to our lives today?
Date: 18 October 2020
Presenter: Tania Nelson
Text: Matthew 22:15-22
Summary: Living Life costs money. Two things are certain in life death and taxes. What does Jesus have t say about paying taxes to governing authorities and how does this apply to our lives today?
Sermon Title: A special meal
Date: 11 October 2020
Presenter: Richard Fox
Text: Matthew 26:26-29
Summary: This sermon was delivered as part of the special service tor 3 young people who received their first communion. It provides insights into the significance of this special meal where heaven meets earth, where Jesus continues to serve us as a Christian community and where we are reminded repeatedly of the sacrifice he made for us through his crucifixion.
Date: 11 October 2020
Presenter: Richard Fox
Text: Matthew 26:26-29
Summary: This sermon was delivered as part of the special service tor 3 young people who received their first communion. It provides insights into the significance of this special meal where heaven meets earth, where Jesus continues to serve us as a Christian community and where we are reminded repeatedly of the sacrifice he made for us through his crucifixion.
