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

Jun 12, 2026

Bible passages Gen 12:1-9; Romans 4:13-25; Matt 9:9-13

NOTE THIS TEXT IS A LONGER VERSION THAN THE VERSION PREACHED.

Imagine you're an office worker in a medium sized family business. You like your job and the boss. You get on with the other staff. You do your job well and are respected and liked, by both your fellow...


The exciting but scary Kingdom of God Proper 6 A 2026

Jun 12, 2026

An Exciting but Scary Kingdom
[Slide 1] At the start of the Gospel reading for today in what he says not only with his words but with his actions Jesus says something revolutionary and political, scary, life changing and exciting. “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and...


Trinity:God as relationship

May 26, 2026

7. Sermon God is relationship. (Trinity Sunday)
[Slide]
The Trinity is the traditional belief of the church which was
formalised in the 4th century. It says that there is one God, but
that one God is three persons. God the Father is the one God,
Jesus is the one God and the Holy Spirit is the one God. Over the
years...


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...


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...