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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
Sermon Title: God's Word - sharper than a 2-edged sword
Date: 10 October 2021
Presenter: Matt Bishop
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: Matt Bishop
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.
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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.
