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

Nov 7, 2025

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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...


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...


The greatest is love! 1Cor 13 Epiphany + 4C

Jan 29, 2025

Readings 1 Cor 12:31b-14:1a  and  Luke 4:21–30

The Greatest is Love

Misconceptions and Paul’s Teaching

The people of the church in the City of Corinth were convinced that being a good Christian and a good Christian leader was about spiritual gifts, clever ideas, eloquent language, or preaching. Some believed that...


Law - Better than Chocloate Epiphany + 3 C

Jan 24, 2025

Nehemiah 8:1-10, Psalm 19, Luke 4:14-21

The Law That Refreshes the Soul
How can the psalm writer describe the law as “refreshing the soul,” “giving joy to the heart,” “more precious than gold,” and “sweeter than honey”? For many, this is puzzling, especially when faced with laws like those in Leviticus...


Australia Day A personal statement

Jan 24, 2025

Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10
Australia Day: A Personal Reflection
“... “This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law.” (Nehemiah 8:9, NRSVue) When I read those words from Nehemiah it caused me to have a good hard think about...