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Gospel centred sermons, based on the lectionary often in advance.

God’s Kindness and Our Action (Epiphany + 4 A 2026)

Feb 1, 2026

Readings Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
 
Sermon God’s kindness and our action 
a. Kindness That Shapes Faith
i. Kindness at a Time of Transition
Just over 40 years ago aged 18 I went to O week at the University of Queensland for the beginning of my University studies. At the stalls put up to promote...

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125 Years of a nation. Federation Day - Australia

Jan 1, 2026

125 years ago today the six colonies of the South Land (Australia) became a nation with their own constitution, peacefully voted for in all six colonies, and passed by an act of the British Parliament. This is something worth celebrating but it seems to have passed without a public mention.

I believe that Federation...

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Jesus is the One (who brings Joy) Advent 3 C 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Sermon Jesus is the One (who brings Joy) 
[SLIDE] “Jesus the One”
Uniting Church - Bible based - When the Church preaches Jesus Christ, her message is controlled by the Biblical witnesses.
In other words our speaking about, life for, and worship of Jesus must be based on the Bible. Jesus must be first of all  the...

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Standing Firm Until He Comes

Nov 7, 2025

Full text of sermon. (Detailed notes original to authour - Script filled out by Chat GPT)

Sermon: Standing Firm Until He Comes
(Based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17)
a. The Fear and Confusion About Christ's Return
The church in Thessalonica was confused and fearful. They had been told that "the Day of the Lord" had...

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Freed and fuelled (Galatians 5:1, 13-25)

Jun 25, 2025

a.             The Illusion of Acceptance

What makes you valuable and acceptable to God and/or your fellow human beings? Paul in his letter to the Galatians is arguing with a group of people who believe that what makes you valuable and acceptable to God and others is your obedience to the Law.  The Galatians think only...

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