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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...


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...


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...


Jul 20, 2022

Key Bible passages: Proverbs 8:1–4, 22-31, Romans 5:1–5, John 16:12–15

The experience of God (Trinity)
Today is Trinity Sunday. From our tradition and in our history the church has usually named God as Trinity. God is One but at the same time God is Three - Father, Son & Holy Spirit. 
 Today, I’m going to talk...


Lion to Lamb Revelation 5 Easter 3 c 22

Apr 30, 2022

I've not had time to record anything for the last few weeks but here is the text for my message for tomorrow: 

The Last become First (Lion to Lamb)

[Title slide] In CS Lewis’ Voyage of the Dawn Treader there is a scene right at the end when a lamb is transformed to the great lion, Aslan who represents Christ in the...