Sermons

As part of our Mission Month series, Bishop Ben Wong explores Paul's ministry in Athens and what it means to share the gospel in a world filled with different beliefs, cultures, and worldviews.

In Acts 17, Paul encounters a city full of idols and competing ideas. Rather than withdrawing or condemning from a distance, he engages thoughtfully with the people around him, helping them see the God they do not yet know. His example challenges us to consider how we can faithfully share the good news of Jesus in our own communities.

This message asks:

How can we speak about Jesus in a culture that often sees the world very differently?

You'll be encouraged to:

• Learn from Paul's example of engaging people with grace and truth

• See how the gospel speaks into every culture and worldview

• Grow in confidence to share your faith with others

• Recognise God's heart for people from every nation and background

The God Paul proclaimed in Athens is the same God who continues to call people everywhere to know Him through Jesus Christ.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2017%3A17%E2%80%9334&version=NIV

In this sermon, Mike Phillips begins our Going Deeper with God series by exploring the meaning and significance of baptism. Drawing on Jesus’ command in Matthew 28, Peter’s call to repentance in Acts 2, and Paul’s teaching in Romans 6, we discover that baptism is far more than a church tradition. It is a powerful sign of God’s grace, our union with Christ, and our new life in Him.

Baptism points to what God has done for us through Jesus: the forgiveness of sins, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of new life. It marks our belonging to Christ and His people, and calls us to live as His disciples.

This message invites us to ask:

What does it mean to belong to Jesus and live in the reality of our baptism?

You'll be encouraged to:

• Understand the purpose and meaning of baptism

• See how baptism points to Jesus’ death and resurrection

• Rejoice in God's promises of forgiveness and new life

• Embrace your identity as a disciple of Christ

Whether your baptism was recent, many years ago, or you're still considering it, this sermon reminds us that God calls us to live the new life He has given us in Christ. [sermon | Txt]

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On Pentecost Sunday, Luke Prentice opens Acts 2 and explores the extraordinary moment when the Holy Spirit is poured out on Jesus’ followers. What begins with wind, fire, and many languages becomes the launch of God’s mission to the world.

Peter’s message makes it clear: this is the fulfilment of God’s promises. Jesus, crucified and risen, now pours out His Spirit—bringing forgiveness, new life, and power to all who turn to Him.

This message invites us to consider:

What does it mean that God has given His Spirit to His people?

You’ll be encouraged to:
• See the significance of Pentecost in God’s plan
• Understand the connection between Jesus’ resurrection and the Spirit’s coming
• Hear the call to repentance and new life
• Rejoice in the gift of the Holy Spirit for all believers

Because of Jesus, God is no longer distant—He dwells with His people by His Spirit.

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