Sermons

In this sermon, Greg Allinson explores Romans 2:1–11 and challenges our tendency to judge others while overlooking our own need for God's grace. Paul warns that whenever we condemn others for sins we ourselves commit, we place ourselves under the same judgment.

‍ While we naturally make judgments every day, God's judgment is different. It is true, impartial, and based on perfect knowledge. Rather than leading us to point the finger at others, it should lead us to repentance and a deeper dependence on Christ.

‍ This message invites us to ask:

‍Are we more aware of the sins of others, or our own need for God's mercy?

‍ You'll be encouraged to:

• Understand the difference between human judgment and God's judgment

• Recognise the danger of hypocrisy and self-righteousness

• Reflect on God's kindness, patience, and grace

• Turn again to Christ in repentance and faith

‍ The good news of the gospel is that we stand before God not because of our own righteousness, but because of His grace shown to us in Jesus Christ.

‍https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Romans%202%3A1%E2%80%9311&version=NIV

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In this sermon, Luke Prentice explores Romans 1:8-17 and shows how the gospel is not only the way we begin the Christian life, but the way we grow in it. Paul longs to visit the believers in Rome so that they might be strengthened-and the means of that strength is the gospel itself.  

Far from being something Christians move on from, the good news that Jesus is Lord remains God's power for salvation, maturity, and faithful living.

This message invites us to consider:

Where are we looking for strength-and are we drawing on the power of the gospel?

You’ll be encouraged to:

• See why the gospel is central to the whole Christian life

• Understand how God strengthens His people through His Word

• Grow in faith, confidence, and maturity

• Learn to lean on the gospel in both weakness and struggle

The gospel is God's power to save, strengthen, and transform all who believe.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201%3A8-17&version=NIV

In this sermon, Mike Phillips introduces the book of Romans and explores a foundational question: why should we trust this letter - and the message it brings?

In Romans 1:1–7, Paul introduces himself as an apostle set apart for the gospel and centres everything on Jesus Christ - the promised King, risen Lord, and Son of God.

‍ This message helps us see that the gospel is not just advice or ideas, but great news about Jesus that calls for a response.

‍ ‍You’ll be encouraged to:
• Understand who Paul is and why his message can be trusted
• See that the gospel is centred on Jesus, not us
• Recognise the significance of Jesus as Lord
• Reflect on what it means to respond in faith and obedience

This is news that changes everything: Jesus Christ is Lord, and through Him come grace, peace, and new life for all who trust Him.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201%3A1%E2%80%937&version=NIV

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In this sermon, Mike Phillips explores the foundation of Christian generosity: God’s grace. From creation onward, we see a God who gives abundantly-life, beauty, purpose, and everything we need.

‍Yet instead of reflecting that generosity, we often hold tightly to what we’ve received. Rather than withdrawing His gifts, God responds with even greater generosity—giving His Son to rescue us and restore us.

This message reminds us that generosity begins with what God has already given.

‍ In this sermon you’ll be encouraged to:

• See God’s abundant generosity in creation and in Christ

• Recognise how grace shapes our attitudes to money and resources

• Reflect on holding God’s gifts with open hands

• Grow in gratitude as the foundation for generosity

God’s grace invites us into a life of joyful generosity—because He has first given everything to us.

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Michael Phillips reflects on the past twelve months with gratitude for the grace and support he has received, giving thanks also for the endurance and strength that God has provided, and celebrating the transition undertaken by Ormond Anglican Church.
Psalm 107: 1-3
Romans 15: 5-6