Sermons

Our Values — Mike Phillips | Vision Renewal, Ormond Anglican Church

In this Vision Renewal sermon, Mike Phillips opens Acts 2:42–47 to explore the essential practices that shape a church community that is truly good news for the world. While last week we were reminded that the church is the hope of the world, this week Mike asks a deeper question: What kind of church are we becoming—and how can we ensure that we honour Jesus in all we do?

Drawing from the vibrant life of the very first Christian community, Mike unpacks the five core values at the heart of Ormond Anglican’s renewed vision. These values are not abstract ideals—they are lived practices that form the substance of a church that embodies the love, grace, and hope of Jesus.

Our Values:
• Biblical Ministry
• Genuine Community
• Intentional Discipleship
• God‑Honouring Worship
• Active Witness

You’ll be encouraged to imagine what it feels like to walk into a church that embodies these values—and to consider your own part in helping Ormond Anglican grow as a community discovering, following, and sharing Jesus.

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“We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.”

These are the first lines of the Nicene Creed, and the focus of our first sermon in a new series that dives deep into this beautiful and thorough summary of Christian belief.

Luke Prentice (preaching at our combined service) guides us through these opening lines and draws from scripture, in particular Mark 12:28-34 and Acts 17:22-28, and helps his listeners to consider what it means to believe in one God, the maker of everything, and how it might shape our lives.

Starting our series through Philippians with Philippians 1:1-11, Mike introduces the context of the letter to the Philippians found in Acts 16:11-40 and encourages us to consider how we might be effective partners in the gospel.

Josh from CMS speaks from Acts 14:21-28, encouraging us to learn from the first missionary journey in the Bible and to consider what God is calling us to in our own lives.

Acts 14:21-28

Greg’s sermon, delivered on Baptism Sunday, centered on the essential practices of the early church in Acts 2:36-47. With several congregation members being baptized, the message provided a meaningful framework for understanding the commitment and transformation baptism signifies. Greg emphasized how early Christians lived out their faith through belief, repentance, community, worship, and evangelism, encouraging the newly baptized and all believers to embrace these practices authentically. This message was particularly relevant as it connected the sacrament of baptism with a call to live in alignment with Jesus' teachings, building a supportive, active church community.

Each October we hear from our mission partners, the people and organisations supported by Ormond Anglican Church. Anna, speaks from Acts 10:1-48