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

  • Good News for the Marginalised

    Good News for the Marginalised

    Third Sermon in our Mission Month Series, Mike preaches on Luke 4:14-22 showing how Jesus is meets the need of those who are often marginalised. All to often we will encounter those on the margins and, regardless of our faith, choose not to reach out. But we will also go further, separating ourselves from these people. Mike helps us to understand that not only is Jesus for people such as these, but that we are all in need of the freedom found in Christ.

  • Be Amazed!
    • 25/12/24

    Be Amazed!

    It's easy for the events of Jesus' birth to become just another story, Greg encourages us to be amazed at the Christmas story as seen in Luke 2:1-20, and to see how God is at work throughout.

  • Preparing for Christmas
    • 24/12/24

    Preparing for Christmas

    With one day to go before Christmas, Luke unpacks the implications of the birth of John the Baptist, encouraging us to look past the presents and to seek Jesus as our lifeline this Christmas.

    The passage for this sermon is Luke 1:57-80 (NIRV)

  • Blessings
    • 23/12/24

    Blessings

    When Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, they were moved to praise God for their blessings. Greg unpacks this passage from Luke 1:39-56 and encourages us to be ready to praise God for our own blessings, how many can you think of?

  • Angels!
    • 16/12/24

    Angels!

    God's messengers come to ensure that his people know the true story. Greg explores what it means for an Angel to come to Mary and encourages us to trust that in God nothing is impossible.

    Luke 1:26-38

  • God Is At Work

    God Is At Work

    Our advent series continues, Luke unpacks Luke 1:5-25, showing the ways that God is at work, challenging Christians to ask God to work in them and change their hearts.

  • The Gospels As History

    The Gospels As History

    In this first sermon of our advent series, Greg dives into Luke 1:1-4, exploring the certainty and hope found in the Gospels. As we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, he encourages us to reflect on the solid foundation of our faith and the reasons we have to believe in the Good News.

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