Sermons

Who was Melchizedek, and why does the author of Hebrews make so much of him? In this sermon we’ll see how this mysterious Old Testament figure points us to Jesus Christ, our great and eternal High Priest. In a world that changes and fails to give lasting peace, discover the unchanging hope we have in the One who lives forever to intercede for us and bring us into God’s presence.

We all know the words: “That’s not fair!” From children to adults … the cry for justice is built into us. But what happens when God’s idea of justice doesn’t match ours? Join us as we open 2 Samuel 6 and wrestle with one of the Bible’s most unsettling stories and why it might just change the way we see God’s justice and mercy.

We live in a world that tells us to smile, keep calm, and carry on. But from the moment we’re born, our lives are marked by tears, sorrow, and questions without neat answers. This morning we come to one of the darkest Psalms in the Bible, Psalm 88. Unlike most Psalms, it ends without resolution: “Darkness is my closest friend.” We reflect on why this Psalm of lament is in God’s Word and how even in our deepest darkness, he has not left us without hope.

This morning we come to the heart of the Reformation and the core of the Gospel: Justification by Faith Alone. In a world that says, “Just try harder,” we’ll explore why our best is never enough … and why that’s actually good news. Looking at Romans 3:21-26, we’ll see how God’s glorious gift of righteousness is outside of us, imputed to us, and received by faith … and how it changes everything.

We were made to grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But what happens when we stop growing in our faith? Join us as we do a spiritual health check from the book of Hebrews. We’ll explore the signs of spiritual immaturity, the danger of becoming dull to God’s voice, and the call to grow in Christ.

“Why?” It’s the most repeated question in a child’s vocabulary … but it is also at the very heart of philosophy and faith. Why are we here? Why does anything exist? What is true? In an age of impressions, illusions, and opinions, how can we know what is true?

The end is closer than it has ever been … in our passage, the Apostle Peter says that the end is near. So how should we live in these last days? Join us as we explore what it means to think like Christ and live like Christ in these final days.

As we spend time looking at the Woman at the Well in John 4, Jesus sets us an example in evangelism as he introduces himself (The Living Water) to this woman. Amazingly then, this woman becomes the first evangelist, going on to invite her community to come and meet Jesus. We’ll see that our joy in Christ is made complete when we share the joy we have with those around us.

This morning, as we finish 2024, we will reflect on the Church of Laodicea, exploring the dangers of self-sufficiency and the need to recognise our dependence on Jesus and the power of the gospel.

This morning we wrap up our series on the Signs of Power in John. Each sign is written in John so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing, you may have life in his name! (John 20:31). The raising of Lazarus is the final … and really the ultimate sign in the Gospel of John, pointing forward to the very reason Jesus came – to bring life to the world!

We continue our series on the Works of Power from John, looking at Jesus feeding the 5,000. As we’ve seen already, each sign points forward to something far greater, and today, we’ll see the bread Jesus provides for the crowd points us forward to something far far greater – and that is the Bread of Life!

This morning, we are wrapping up our series on 1 Samuel. We finish the series at chapter 8, which marks a significant turning point in the narrative of Samuel and even in the narrative of the Bible. In asking for a King like the nations, Israel rejects their identity as God’s chosen people. This chapter becomes a warning for us. Don’t forget who you are. Don’t forget your identity. Don’t trade Sonship for Slavery!

We start a series on the first eight chapters of 1 Samuel. The Book of Samuel could be called: “The Coming of the King”. The Book of Samuel is a leadership book that ultimately leads towards the King that God would provide for his people, Israel. Like Israel 3000 years ago, we live in a leaderless world and as we spend time looking at God’s provision for Israel, we reflect on the leader that God provided for us.

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” – John 15:16. We continue our TULIP series with the “U” which stands for Unconditional Election. Of all doctrines, the grace of God is seen most clearly in election and it is this doctrine perhaps more than all other doctrines that should motivate us to mission, liberate us to evangelise and bring us to our knees in joy-producing, soul-humbling worship of our sovereign King.

Join us for our third sermon in Philippians as we dive into the profound truth behind Paul’s famous declaration, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Find out how living for Christ brings purpose and how the hope of being with Him in death liberates us to live fearless lives for the joy and sake of those around us.

We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Philippians. Paul is writing from his prison cell in Rome … to the church he founded in Philippi about the joy of Christ and the joy from Christ. Joy that is above circumstances. Joy that shines brightly in the darkness. Joy that is not grounded in what is seen, but rather what is unseen. We look forward to unpacking this book with you over the next couple of months. Today we look at the first part of Chapter 1, what it means to have joy in Christ and in fellowship.

The sixth part of our series: “Seven Events that Defined Our World.” Today we look at The Tower of Babel from Genesis 11. At the Tower of Babel, mankind attempted to become God, but God in his mercy scattered them so that one day through his Son, he would gather them together as his people.

The second part of our series: “Seven Events that Defined Our World.” “In Genesis 2, we see a beautiful picture of God and his perfect design for mankind.

The Road to Calvary Part 7. Today we celebrate the greatest event in history. The empty tomb changed the lives of these women, changed the lives of the disciples, changed the lives of people throughout history. And it’s the empty tomb that is changing lives right now. Praise God that we are not stuck in the sad and gloomy despair of Saturday night, but that we live in the joyous reality and victory of Easter Sunday.

The fourth part of ‘The Road to Calvary’ series from the Gospel of Mark.

The final part of the series on The Temptation of Jesus.

The first part of a two part mini series on Psalms 1 and 2. These two Psalms form a literary unit and frame the introduction to the whole book of Psalms. They are the “Gateway to the Psalms.” In Psalm 1 we learn the Blessed Man is Jesus and it is only through His saving work on the cross we are able to follow Him on the narrow road of the righteous.

This passage from Leviticus 24 is often termed ‘the law of retribution’ – making sure the punishment fits the crime. By examining this law we learn more about our good, just and merciful Judge.

Psalm 130 is a song of ascents, expressing a journey from death to life, from despair to joy, from personal to public. This sermon looks at the three messages of the Psalm: 1. Prayer from the Pit (vs. 1-4) 2. Sermon to Self (vs. 5-6) 3. Declaration of Deliverance (vs. 7-8)

The Good Samaritan is a well known parable, but why did Jesus tell it? Nathanael looks at the question that led to this parable, how Jesus answered and what our response should be.

God encourages Joshua to stand firm and to be courageous as he prepares to fight for the Land of Canaan. We all need to hear these words and to see how they were fulfilled in Christ.

We are urged to sing, praise, worship, because of who God and the Lamb are.