Compassion Sunday: Desperate Times, Different Measures
Our guest speaker for our Compassion Sunday service is Luke Gratton, who spoke on the topic of ‘Desperate Times, Different Measures’ from the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.
Read MoreThe Servant Songs of Isaiah #4: Pierced for our Transgressions
Why is the cross the main symbol of the Christian faith? What’s it all about? Join James as he explores this fourth ‘servant song’ in Isaiah 52:13-53:12, finding there a clear picture of the meaning of the cross.
Read MoreMothering Sunday in Isaiah
Join us this week as we look at the amazing words of Isaiah 40:25-31 as we share the truth that for those who hope in the Lord, their strength can be renewed. There is hope for the tired and weary!
Read MoreThe Servant Songs of Isaiah #3: The Servant Mocked
Join Rachel as she continues our Lent series in the Servant Songs of Isaiah, looking at the third song, from Isaiah 50:4-9, where we see servant treated cruelly by his enemies, with mocking and spitting – a reminder of the suffering Jesus faced at his trial.
Read MoreThe Servant Songs of Isaiah #2: God Will Never Forget His Children
Join Garry as he teaches us from Isaiah 49:1-16, and reminds us that God will never, ever, ever forget his children. There is much for us to ponder!
Read MoreThe Servant Songs of Isaiah: A Bruised Reed He Will Not Break
Our Lent sermon series will take us through the ‘Servant Songs’ of Isaiah, beginning with Isaiah 42:1-9, as Ralph helps us explore this beautiful passage that points to the gentleness and justice of our Servant King – Jesus.
Read MoreIn the Beginning #11: Mixed-Up World
Why is our world the way it is? Why is there such a mix of beauty and brokenness in every area of our lives? The answer lies in Genesis 3, as we see how people’s sin leads to judgment that affects the whole of creation – yet even here there are signs of hope that God’s rescue plan is in motion. Join James for the final part of our series in Genesis 1-3, as we look at Genesis 3:14-24.
Read MoreIn the Beginning #10: Sin Tears Things Apart
What are the consequences of rejecting God’s ways and going our own ways instead? Join James as he explores what happens in Genesis 3:7-13 after Adam & Eve choose to eat the fruit – as they experience a ‘tearing apart’ at every level: within themselves, in their relationship with God and in their relationship with each other. But there’s also a glimmer of hope, as we’re reminded that God seeks us out – and would ultimately send Jesus ‘to seek and to save the lost’.
Read MoreIn the Beginning #9: What Went Wrong?
The end of Genesis 2 leaves us with a picture of a world in perfect harmony – but our world today is a far cry from that picture. So what went wrong? Genesis 3 tells us – a fateful decision by Adam & Eve to turn from trusting God to going their own way instead. Join Phil as he explores this pivotal moment in the Bible’s story from Genesis 3:1-6.
Read MoreIn the Beginning #8: How God Provides
In this sermon, we return to our series in the early chapters of Genesis. Join Phil as he recaps some of what we’ve seen already in Genesis 1:1 – 2:17, and looks at God’s provision for Adam & Eve – and for all people since – through the goodness of his plan for marriage and human relationships.
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