Sermons

Truth and Love: 2 and 3 John

16 and 23 November

Which one should we treasure more, truth or love? They seem in conflict with each other. In our 21st century world of “you do you”, should we stand up for the truth of the gospel even if it means being “unloving”? Or should we express Jesus’ love and go quiet on some truth? These 2 short letters contend for both. “Grace, mercy and peace… will be with us in truth and love” (2 John 3). We’ll find a noble woman whose children are “walking in the truth” (2 John 4). And we’ll meet Gaius, famous for his love (3 John 6). In this short 2-week series, we’ll encounter real people, real followers of Jesus, real issues of sticking to the truth and living out Jesus’ love.

Audio Podcasts

  • Disciple-making Disciples
    • 3/11/25

    Disciple-making Disciples

    In the fourth sermon of our Mission Month series, Dan King from AFES speaks from Matthew 28:16–20, The Great Commission.

    Dan reminds us that sharing the gospel is a calling for every follower of Jesus. Through the work of AFES in Australian universities, he shows how the gospel is reaching students, the challenges and joys of campus ministry, and the incredible ways God is at work through faithful witness of students on campus.

    Be inspired to see how you, too, can join in God’s global mission.
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  • Freedom of Forgiveness

    Freedom of Forgiveness

    In the context of a funeral, Luke engages with the freedom of forgiveness. Roger's story, Psalm 32 and Matthew 11 help us see this powerful freedom that Jesus brings, which was lived out in this Christian man's life and faith.

  • The Wise & Foolish

    The Wise & Foolish

    “In a sense, the bible is a dangerous book to read and the church is a dangerous society to belong to because in them we hear the words of Jesus. But the challenge is do we do them, do we act on them, do we live them?”

  • The True Disciple

    The True Disciple

    Jesus warns his disciples that the road to life is hard pressed and the gate narrow, to beware of false prophets, and to be a true disciple.

    Matthew 7:13-23 has much to teach us and Luke Prentice guides us through this passage to understand what is being said and how we can approach scripture ourselves.

  • True Sight

    True Sight

    Luke unpacks Jesus' teaching in Mathew chapter 7, encouraging believers to have true sight; to see themselves truly, to see gospel opponents truly, and to see our Father truly.

    True sight produces kingdom joy. This sermon includes the post-sermon Q&A.

  • What is Your Focus
  • Your Will Be Done

    Your Will Be Done

    Luke guides us through Matthew 6:1-15, ensuring we hear the hard words of Jesus. Too often, our prayers are focused on ourselves, and too often, we withhold forgiveness from others.

    Luke helps us to dwell on the need to put God first and forgive others whilst reminding us that we can only do this in the power and forgiveness we have already received from God.

  • Pretending or Not?

    Pretending or Not?

    "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

    Matthew 5:48

    Jesus' teaching encourages his followers to move past simple adherence to the law and instead to a perfect standard. Greg continues our journey through Matthew looking at Chapter 5:38-48, and helps us understand what the life Jesus calls us to look like and how it must inherently lead us to the cross.

  • Exceeding Righteousness

    Exceeding Righteousness

    In Matthew 5:17-37, Jesus instructs all of his followers to live a life of exceeding righteousness, to move past the simple sayings and interpretations, and to stand out as different from those around us. Greg takes us through these challenging verses clarifying things when needed and encouraging Christian listeners to strive for exceeding righteousness

    This sermon is part of our January and February Series covering Jesus' teaching in Matthew chapters 5 to 7.

  • Being Salt and Light

    Being Salt and Light

    Matthew 5:13-16, To be salt and light is to live in a way that preserves life, reveals truth, and dispels evil. Greg encourages Christians to make sure their faith is having an impact on the world.

    This sermon is part of our January and February Series covering Jesus' teaching in Matthew chapters 5 to 7.

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