Sermons
Books Preached
- 1 Corinthians
- 1 Kings
- 1 Peter
- 1 Samuel
- 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Corinthians
- 2 Timothy
- Acts
- Christmas
- Colossians
- Covenant
- Daniel
- Easter
- Eldership
- Ephesians
- Genesis
- Habakkuk
- Hebrews
- Hosea
- Isaiah
- John
- Jonah
- Judges
- Luke
- Mark
- Matthew
- Philippians
- Proverbs
- Psalms
- Reformation
- Revelation
- The Dawn of Hope
- Titus
Sermon Series
‘Love Your Neighbour’
James 2:8-13 - ‘Love Your Neighbour’ by Guest Preacher Ross Patterson
‘Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet’
John 13:1-17 - Jesus washes His Disciple’s Feet by Rev Dr Campbell Markham
‘Is This the Church?’
James 4:1-10 - “Is this the Church?” by Guest Preacher Ross Patterson
The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 - “The Suffering Servant” by Pastor Damien Meeuwissen
Psalm 23:5-6
Psalm 23 reminds us that certainty and comfort don’t come through knowing the future, but knowing the LORD as Shepherd. If the LORD – the eternal, needless, self-sufficient One – is your provider in life and is present with you even in valley of the shadow of death, you lack nothing and fear nothing. In the final two verses of the Psalm, we’re given a three-point safety harness or three points of contact with the Shepherd, that enable us to have comfort about the future, even when the present seems murky. First, we’ll see our host (v. 5); second, our hunters (v. 6a); third, our home (v. 6b).
Psalm 23:4
In the valley of the shadow of death of verse 4, the Shepherd draws closer. He is not just the Shepherd, but the companion to the traveller plunged into darkness. We will see that our only comfort in the face of death is in the LORD. First, we’re told this dark valley is his path (4a). Second, there is the assurance of his presence (4b). Third, we’re comforted by his provision (4c).
Psalm 23:1-3
The Bible doesn’t just describe us as sheep in order to show our neediness, but also to reveal the true and living God as the Shepherd. Perhaps this is why we have such a love for Psalm 23. It gives us three memorable images that reveal who God is and what he provides: the sheep and the shepherd (vs. 1-3), the traveller and the companion (v. 4), the guest and the host (vs. 5-6). The first picture addresses our comfort in life; the second our comfort in death; and the third, our assurance for the future. So, this morning in looking at verses 1-3, what is our only comfort in the topsy-turvy, ongoing neediness of day-to-day life? Comfort in life is found in first, knowing the Shepherd (v. 1a) and second, being restored by the Shepherd (vs. 1b-3).
Luke 22:24-30
What is true greatness? It’s not a Muhammed Ali-type self-identification, or an Alexander-type earned title. True greatness is measured against the truly great one, the Lord Jesus. He came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. Thus, true greatness seen in Christ himself should mark our leadership, motivate our service and give us bright hope for the future.
Luke 22:14-23
Whether its Rocky Road, happy meals or Thai restaurants, we’ve all been the beneficiaries of expensive meals. Yet, the costliest meal given to us at the host’s expense is the one Jesus institutes here in Luke 22. If we had to pay-per-head to come, nobody could afford it. However, it’s a meal that we have together as a church once a month – we’ll have it next week. The regular rhythm of celebrating this meal as God’s people – a bit like me putting my hand out for Rocky Road each Christmas – means we might miss the great price paid for you and I to enjoy it. How much does it cost to have a meal with Jesus? The cost will be revealed through seeing first, Jesus’ desire in verses 14-18; second, Jesus’ dinner in verses 19-20; and third, Jesus’ defector in verses 21-23.
Luke 22:1-13
Our lives are a cacophony of school runs, shopping lists, sport commitments, work deadlines, Kwinana traffic and intermittent headaches. We’re a time poor, energy deficient and savings depleted people. This is not to mention the physical, mental, spiritual and circumstantial struggles we all face. Where do Passover preparations connect with your life? In the busy, rough and tumble of life, why do we need Luke 22:1-13? Luke is not giving us a white card course. As we see Satan’s conspiracy in verses 1-6 and Jesus’ control in verses 7-13, we’re given an always-relevant comfort and call.
Luke 21:29-38
Jesus explains in our passage that if we live our lives like a teenager at a Year 8 sleepover, you will not be prepared for his sudden return. To be prepared for his coming – for the end of the world – Jesus calls us first to see (vs. 29-33), second to watch ourselves (vs. 34-35) and third to stay awake (vs. 36-38).
Luke 21:20-28
Last week we began look at Jesus’ teaching on preparing for the end of the world. When it comes to preparing for the end of the world, Jesus gives us a preview of what is to come; what the end will be like. In Luke 21:20-28, Jesus explains that the destruction of Jerusalem is a preview to the final day of Judgement. It’s a window into what awaits all those who reject Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Jesus prepares us for the end of the world by calling us to see (vs. 20-27) and then to straighten up (v. 28).