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Sermons are posted for the previous 3-4 months.
Sermon Title: Living water
Date: 8/3/26
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: John 4:5-42
Summary: The account on which this sermon is based demonstrates the radical nature of Jesus and His ministry - how He contravened all of the usual expectations - associating with outcasts, speaking with a woman, travelling in an area where Jews would never venture. The account is very reassuring for us in that despite our sin, Jesus continues to come to us, forgiving and accepting us and giving us peace that passes all understanding.
Date: 8/3/26
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: John 4:5-42
Summary: The account on which this sermon is based demonstrates the radical nature of Jesus and His ministry - how He contravened all of the usual expectations - associating with outcasts, speaking with a woman, travelling in an area where Jews would never venture. The account is very reassuring for us in that despite our sin, Jesus continues to come to us, forgiving and accepting us and giving us peace that passes all understanding.
Sermon Title: Born again
Date: 1/3/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: John 3:1-17
Summary: There are many things in life that defy understanding. In this sermon we hear of an issue, the need to be 'born again', that was beyond the comprehension of Nicodemus, a teacher in the Jewish synagogue in the time of Jesus. Yet this mystery became clear as events unfolded in Jesus' death and the spiritual phenomenon that occurred sometime after his resurrection and ascension. Our faith is now alive with the awareness of this gift.
Date: 1/3/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: John 3:1-17
Summary: There are many things in life that defy understanding. In this sermon we hear of an issue, the need to be 'born again', that was beyond the comprehension of Nicodemus, a teacher in the Jewish synagogue in the time of Jesus. Yet this mystery became clear as events unfolded in Jesus' death and the spiritual phenomenon that occurred sometime after his resurrection and ascension. Our faith is now alive with the awareness of this gift.
Sermon Title: Response to temptation
Date: 22/2/26
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Summary: Temptation is an ever-present part of our lives. In this sermon we are provided with guidance for how we can respond to the greatest of temptations - to ignore our sinfulness and turn away from God who sees all sin.
Date: 22/2/26
Preacher: Pastor Andrew Pfeiffer
Text: Matthew 4:1-11
Summary: Temptation is an ever-present part of our lives. In this sermon we are provided with guidance for how we can respond to the greatest of temptations - to ignore our sinfulness and turn away from God who sees all sin.
Sermon Title: Transfigured
Date: 15/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based describes the event of Jesus being transfigured, emanating brilliant light, together with Moses and Elijah on a high mountain. This event incorporates the motifs of God revealing Himself to humans in mountain top experiences. It also symbolises the transition of revelation via the law (Moses) and the prophets (Elijah) to revealing Himself in the form of Jesus via His disciples and in the current day via us.
Date: 15/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based describes the event of Jesus being transfigured, emanating brilliant light, together with Moses and Elijah on a high mountain. This event incorporates the motifs of God revealing Himself to humans in mountain top experiences. It also symbolises the transition of revelation via the law (Moses) and the prophets (Elijah) to revealing Himself in the form of Jesus via His disciples and in the current day via us.
Sermon Title: A Judge and a Father
Date: 15/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Micah 6:1-8
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Date: 15/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Micah 6:1-8
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Sermon Title: You are the light of the world
Date: 8/2/26
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Matthew 5:13-20
Summary: Jesus, who declared that He is the light of the world also declared that we are the light of the world. He didn't say that we should try to be the light, but that we are the light - the light that He has put into us. He wants us simply to let that light be apparent to others so that they will see Him through the way we live our lives.
Date: 8/2/26
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Matthew 5:13-20
Summary: Jesus, who declared that He is the light of the world also declared that we are the light of the world. He didn't say that we should try to be the light, but that we are the light - the light that He has put into us. He wants us simply to let that light be apparent to others so that they will see Him through the way we live our lives.
Sermon Title: A Judge and a Father
Date: 1/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Micah 6:1-8
Summary: If we are convicted by God speaking to us and we want to reconcile, then he offers us something very special.
Date: 1/2/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Micah 6:1-8
Summary: If we are convicted by God speaking to us and we want to reconcile, then he offers us something very special.
Sermon Title: New beginnings
Date: 25/1/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 4:12-23
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based relates the way that Jesus' ministry on earth began, a ministry that changed the world forever. In contrast to its impact, its beginning was in-auspicious, rather than dramatic - a thread that is so common to the story of Jesus.
Date: 25/1/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 4:12-23
Summary: The text on which this sermon is based relates the way that Jesus' ministry on earth began, a ministry that changed the world forever. In contrast to its impact, its beginning was in-auspicious, rather than dramatic - a thread that is so common to the story of Jesus.
Sermon Title: Lamb of God
Date: 18/1/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: John 1:29-42
Summary: We all have a natural tendency to categorise people through the use of names - right wing, left wing, conservative, homophobic, etc. In this sermon we hear of the name given to Jesus at the commencement of his ministry on earth - Lamb of God. No ordinary name, but a name that held profound significance for the Jews. It is a name that also holds significance for us, pointing to Jesus' purpose of freeing us once and for all of sin, guilt and shame.
Date: 18/1/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: John 1:29-42
Summary: We all have a natural tendency to categorise people through the use of names - right wing, left wing, conservative, homophobic, etc. In this sermon we hear of the name given to Jesus at the commencement of his ministry on earth - Lamb of God. No ordinary name, but a name that held profound significance for the Jews. It is a name that also holds significance for us, pointing to Jesus' purpose of freeing us once and for all of sin, guilt and shame.
Sermon Title: A Backwards Baptism
Date: 11/1/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Summary: We generally treat the waters of baptism as a cleansing force but water can also make dirty things clean. In this way the baptism of Jesus stands out as unique when the pure and righteous Christ took upon himself the sins of all people to carry them to the cross.
Date: 11/1/26
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Summary: We generally treat the waters of baptism as a cleansing force but water can also make dirty things clean. In this way the baptism of Jesus stands out as unique when the pure and righteous Christ took upon himself the sins of all people to carry them to the cross.
Sermon Title: Amazing grace!
Date: 4/1/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
Summary: The coming of Jesus into our world was the most radical, unexpected and amazing event. That God, the maker of all things, would become part of our everyday world in the form of Jesus was and remains an act of amazing grace that has the power to transform us to express that same grace to those around us.
Date: 4/1/26
Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Ephesians 1:3-14
Summary: The coming of Jesus into our world was the most radical, unexpected and amazing event. That God, the maker of all things, would become part of our everyday world in the form of Jesus was and remains an act of amazing grace that has the power to transform us to express that same grace to those around us.
Sermon Title: Your Brother Jesus Is Proud Of You
Date: 28/12/25
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Hebrews 2:10-18
Summary: What things or persons are you proud of? It’s easy to talk about the things we’re proud of. We prefer not to talk about the things we’re ashamed of. The good news in today’s text is that we don’t have to face life’s difficulties and frustrations alone. Jesus came as one of us to affirm the value and significance of everyday life with all its all too human limitations.
Date: 28/12/25
Reader: Brian Quick
Text: Hebrews 2:10-18
Summary: What things or persons are you proud of? It’s easy to talk about the things we’re proud of. We prefer not to talk about the things we’re ashamed of. The good news in today’s text is that we don’t have to face life’s difficulties and frustrations alone. Jesus came as one of us to affirm the value and significance of everyday life with all its all too human limitations.
Sermon Title: What the world needs now
Date: 25/12/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: John 1: 14
Summary: All of us know too well, especially, but not only, because of the horrific events that unfolded recently in Sydney, that the world can be a very dark place, much in need of a solution. Pastor David unpacks the profound message embodied in this verse from St John that provides the only real solution to this problem. May you be blessed this Christmas by this message.
Date: 25/12/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: John 1: 14
Summary: All of us know too well, especially, but not only, because of the horrific events that unfolded recently in Sydney, that the world can be a very dark place, much in need of a solution. Pastor David unpacks the profound message embodied in this verse from St John that provides the only real solution to this problem. May you be blessed this Christmas by this message.
Sermon Title: What is your birth story
Date: 24/12/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Summary: We all have a story about our birth, but on this night, Christmas Eve, we focus on the most amazing birth story ever told, the story of the birth of the Son of God. This is the story we want all people to know given the power it has to save all of us who need such saving.
Date: 24/12/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Luke 2: 1-20
Summary: We all have a story about our birth, but on this night, Christmas Eve, we focus on the most amazing birth story ever told, the story of the birth of the Son of God. This is the story we want all people to know given the power it has to save all of us who need such saving.
Sermon Title: The righteousness of Joseph
Date: 21/12/25
Lay Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Summary: The person of Joseph in the account of the birth and early life of Jesus is frequently overlooked. Interestingly, the Bible doesn't record any actual words from Joseph, and yet he must have been an extraordinary person to have acted in the way he did in his role as the earthy father of the Son of God. Joseph sets an example for each of us in how we interact with others as Christians.
Date: 21/12/25
Lay Reader: Dennis Clark
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Summary: The person of Joseph in the account of the birth and early life of Jesus is frequently overlooked. Interestingly, the Bible doesn't record any actual words from Joseph, and yet he must have been an extraordinary person to have acted in the way he did in his role as the earthy father of the Son of God. Joseph sets an example for each of us in how we interact with others as Christians.
Sermon Title: A message from Jeremiah
Date: 14/12/25
Preacher: Pastor Chris Mann - Chaplain at Endeavour Lutheran College
Text: Jeremiah 29:1-14
Summary: As in the days of Jeremiah, the world, our world, is experiencing profound change that can be unsettling. How should we respond to change, Jeremiah's message to the children of Israel who were experiencing 70 years of exile in Babylon was to not withdraw from life but to use their new situation to advantage, to engage with the new world around them and to find ways to demonstrate God's love and forgiveness. This message is very pertinent for the church and to us as individuals today.
Date: 14/12/25
Preacher: Pastor Chris Mann - Chaplain at Endeavour Lutheran College
Text: Jeremiah 29:1-14
Summary: As in the days of Jeremiah, the world, our world, is experiencing profound change that can be unsettling. How should we respond to change, Jeremiah's message to the children of Israel who were experiencing 70 years of exile in Babylon was to not withdraw from life but to use their new situation to advantage, to engage with the new world around them and to find ways to demonstrate God's love and forgiveness. This message is very pertinent for the church and to us as individuals today.
,Sermon Title: Repentance
Date: 7/12/25
Lay Reader: Tania Nelson
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Summary: Just prior to the beginning of Jesus' ministry on earth John the Baptist was prominent, calling on people of the time to repent to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. Is this call still relevant today, and what does it really mean in practical terms, for each of us?
Date: 7/12/25
Lay Reader: Tania Nelson
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Summary: Just prior to the beginning of Jesus' ministry on earth John the Baptist was prominent, calling on people of the time to repent to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. Is this call still relevant today, and what does it really mean in practical terms, for each of us?
Sermon Title: Waiting in anticipation
Date: 30/11/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Romans 13:11-14
Summary: As Christmas approaches, we remember how Jesus came to the world over 2000 years ago. However, in this sermon we are encouraged to also remember Jesus' second and ultimate coming at the end of time. not only at this time of the year, but every day as we go about the normal things we do each day.
Date: 30/11/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Romans 13:11-14
Summary: As Christmas approaches, we remember how Jesus came to the world over 2000 years ago. However, in this sermon we are encouraged to also remember Jesus' second and ultimate coming at the end of time. not only at this time of the year, but every day as we go about the normal things we do each day.
Sermon Title: The end times
Date: 16/11/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Luke 21:5-19
Summary: You may, like many people today, have a sense of doom and despair regarding what is happening in our world. The news only seems to be getting worse. Jesus has something to say to all who have such fears, and especially to those who follow Him. It a message that is realistic about coming events, but is also supremely hopeful for us and our eternal relationship with Him.
Date: 16/11/25
Preacher: Pastor David Altus
Text: Luke 21:5-19
Summary: You may, like many people today, have a sense of doom and despair regarding what is happening in our world. The news only seems to be getting worse. Jesus has something to say to all who have such fears, and especially to those who follow Him. It a message that is realistic about coming events, but is also supremely hopeful for us and our eternal relationship with Him.
Sermon Title: Armageddon
Date: 9/11/25
Lay Reader: Brian Quick
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Summary: The end of the world is a topic that is the cause of both fear and fascination for many people. Back in New Testament times it was no different, with fear tending to overwhelm early Christians. In this sermon we hear how Paul responds to this fear by placing the end of the world into the context of God's love and promises to be with as no matter what.
Date: 9/11/25
Lay Reader: Brian Quick
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Summary: The end of the world is a topic that is the cause of both fear and fascination for many people. Back in New Testament times it was no different, with fear tending to overwhelm early Christians. In this sermon we hear how Paul responds to this fear by placing the end of the world into the context of God's love and promises to be with as no matter what.
