Gympie Presbyterian Church

Don't Be Deceived

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +1000

When anxious things are happening, it’s easy to feel worried and alarmed. But Jesus teaches his disciples to find hope and comfort in him.

Outline

The context (vv1-3)
Stand Firm (vv4-31)
Be Ready (vv32-51)

Hypocritical Authorities

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +1000

Jesus holds nothing back as he condemns hypcritical religious authorities. But the good news is that where leaders fail, Jesus fulfills.

Outline

Self-glorifying Leaders (vv1-12)
Hypocritical Leaders (vv13-32)
Judgement and Mercy (vv33-39)

Note: due to technical issues, the audio quality is lower than usual.

Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1000

The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God.

Outline

Politics (vv15-22)
Religion (vv23-33)
Morals (vv34-40)
Identity (vv41-46)

Everyone's Invited

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1000

In this message we hear three stories Jesus told to warn religious hypocrites and reveal God’s big, generous, invitation.

Outline

Change (21:28-32)
Consequence (21:33-46)
Chosen (22:1-14)

By What Authority?

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1000

In this confrontation in the temple, Jesus shows he has heavenly authority to judge and save.

Outline

Pedigree (vv12-16)
Power (vv17-22)
Passion (vv23-27)

Your King Comes

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1000

How do you respond to a visit from royalty? In this message from Matthew 21, we hear how the coming of Jesus shows his gentle power and moves us to praise him.

Outline

Our Lord says (vv1-3)
Our king on a donkey (vv4-7)
Praising the king (vv8-9)
Who is this? (vv10-11)

Matthew 21-18 Growth Group Studies

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:46:39 +0000

In term 1 2026 our Growth Groups are studying the final chapters of Matthew’s gospel. You can download the study booklets here.

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If you’re interested in joining a Growth Group please get in touch.

Combined Youth Term 1

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:30:58 +1000

Get excited for combined youth starting again on January 30.

In 2026, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights at 113 Coreela Rd (the Baptist Church building).

Join a bunch of great youth (high-school aged) from around our region, as we have fun and meet Jesus in Mark’s gospel.

Combined Youth is run in partnership with Gympie Baptist Church .

Get in touch to find out more.

Imitate What Is Good

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +1000

What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil.

Outline

A letter of love (vv1-4)
Keep being faithful (vv5-8)
Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12)
Spread peace (vv13-15)

Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. You can watch the video below

A Church in Christ

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +1000

This message is an occasional sermon, upon the Gympie Presbyterian Church becoming a ‘calling’ church and the induction of Daniel Saunders as the called minister.

Outline

Who is Gympie Presbyterian Church?
How did you get here?
Where are you going?
Why do you exist?
What should you do now?

Walk in Truth and Love

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +1000

We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God.

Outline

Love in Truth (vv1-3)
Walk in Love (vv4-6)
Remain in Truth (vv7-11)
Love in Truth (vv12-13)

Lazarus, Come Out

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +1000

A sermon on Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, showing Jesus’ power to give eternal life.

N.b. the first few moments of this sermon were not recorded

Outline

Difficult circumstances
Dynamic results
Different reactions

Sermon Series in 2026

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Term 1 - Matthew 21-28

“By what authority are you doing these things?” In Jesus’ final week, we see a clash of kingdoms as Jesus challenges and shows, in an unexpected way, that all authority belongs to him. Join us in Term 1 as we see Jesus and his authority.

( Listen here )

Term 2 - Ezra

Term 3 & 4 - Hebrews

Faithful Waiting

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +1000

When things are disappointing or hard, Christ gives his people strength to faithfully waiting with the hope of resurrection.

Outline

Strength for faithful mourners (Daniel 10)
Faithful resistance (Daniel 11)
Everlasting blessing for faithful waiters (Daniel 12)

(N.b. the audio recording is of a lower quality than normal due to a technical issue.)

Real Peace?

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +1000

Our 2025 Christmas message, reflecting on Luke 2 and Romans 5:1.

Outline

Jesus’ promise
Who’s the promise for?
A saviour?
Real peace…with God

Real Wealth

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +1000

A Christmas carols message reflecting on the real wealth Jesus brings when he ‘became poor’ as he took on our humanity.

Outline

‘That Poor Lowly Stable’
‘He Came Down’

Praying to the Faithful One

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +1000

God’s promises should lead us to prayer. In this message, we hear Daniel’s heartfelt confession of sin and of God’s righteousness and mercy.

Outline

Prayer: Confess sin (vv1-14)
Prayer: Confess God’s righteous mercy (vv15-19)
God answers prayer! (vv20-27)

(N.b. this recording was from our live-streaming microphone and at times is difficult to understand.)

Nations Rise and Fall

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +1000

We sometimes feel the weight of the cycle, the repeat of history. Will we never learn? Will saddness and suffering just keep going?

In this message from Daniel 8, we see both the disress of history’s repeat which finds fulfillment and release in Jesus.

Outline

How long? (vv1-14)
Persia, Greece, and Persecution (vv15-27)
Destroy this temple and it will be raised (John 2:19; 1 Corinthians 3:17; Revelation 21:22-27)

Christmas 2025

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Christmas celebrations are often full of tinstle and twinkles, which we love and enjoy. However, life is often much harder than this. The real Christmas occurs in the earthy reality of our world.

This Christmas we’d love you to discover the real Christmas with us.

Carols Services: December 21, 9:30 am

Christmas Morning: December 25, 8:30 am

One Mile State School Hall, McLeod Lane, Gympie

The Son of Man

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +1000

When the world feels chaotic and volitile, who is really in control? As we explore Daniel’s vision and it’s interpretation, God strengthens his people to find secure hope in his future and to proclaim the eternal Kingdom of the Son of Man.

Outline

Violent beasts and heavenly judgment (vv1-14)
The beasts and judgment explained (vv15-28)
The Son of Man coming on the clouds (Mark 13:24-27; 14:61-62)

Faithfulness and the Living God

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Daniel 6 is the well known account of Daniel in the lion’s den, an event that inspires faithfullness in and points to the faithfulness of the Living God.

Outline

The trap is set (vv1-9)
A quiet life in godliness (vv10-18)
The living God rescues (vv19-28)

The Writing's On The Wall

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In this message from Daniel 5 we’re encouraged to learn from Belshazzar’s foolish, stubbornnes, and to respond in repentance and faith when ’the writing’s on the wall'.

Outline

Mocking God (vv1-9)
A Message from God (vv10-31)
Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great (Revelation 18-19)

Not Conformed

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In this sermon from Phil Stolk from Noosa Presbyterian Church , we hear how God calls his people to live changed lives, living sacrifice lives, in view of his mercy.

Learning from a Low Place

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In this message from Daniel 4, we hear the great news that God is God, and the challenge to therefore humble ourselves.

(N.b. the first minute of this recording is of a lower quality.)

Outline

A message for the world (vv1-3)
A message for the king (vv4-27)
…that is learned the hard way (vv28-37)
The humble one is glorified (Philippians 2:5-11)
Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

Little Arrows (Term 4 2025)

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:17:30 +0000

Little Arrows is our playgroup for little people and their parents/carers from the Gympie region.

Join us from 9 am in the Cooloola Christian College Early Years Play area each Wednesday in November.

Bring a gold-coin donation to cover snacks for the little ones.

Little Arrows is a ministry of Gympie Presbyterian Church in partnership with Cooloola Christian College .

Standing Up In Faith

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Have you ever been in a situation requiring costly obedience to God? In this message from Daniel 3, we hear why it’s worth trusting God and obeying him, even in the face of severe pressure.

Trusting God in Interesting Times

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +1000

We can feel insecure and anxious when there’s disruption and change in our world. In this message from Daniel 2, we’re encouraged to find security and confidence in knowing the loving God who rules the world and controls history.

Outline

The dilemma (vv1-13)
The source of a solution (vv14-30)
The statue and the stone (vv31-45)
Praise and promotion (vv46-49)
Trusting God in interesting times

Faithful God, Faithless World

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In a faithless World, we can be faithful to God because God is faithful to his promises.

Outline

Setting the Scene (vv1-4)
What happens in Babylon? (vv4-7)
They’re in Babylon but Babylon’s not in them (vv8-16)
And God gave (vv17-21)

Daniel Growth Group Studies

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:44:12 +1000

In term 4 2025 our Growth Groups are studying the Old Testament book of Daniel. You can download the study booklets here.

Download

If you’re interested in joining a Growth Group please get in touch.

Combined Youth Term 4

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:39:27 +1000

In term 4 2025, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights starting October 10.

Join a bunch of great youth (high-school aged) from around our region, as we have fun and learn about prayer.

Combined Youth is run in partnership with Gympie Baptist Church .

Get in touch to find out more.

Love Assured

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +1000

You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus.

Outline

This is God’s testimony (vv1-12)
so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17)
and know this! (vv18-21)

Recognising True Love

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +1000

It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love.

How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6)
How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)

Love You Can See

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen?

In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see.

(N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.)

Outline

Love, don’t hate (vv11-15)
Love in action (vv16-18)
Loved by God (vv19-24)

To Be Like Jesus

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him.

Outline

Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3)
Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)

Love at the End

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love.

Outline

It’s the last hour (vv17-18)
so don’t love the world (vv15-17)
and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)

Walk the Talk

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love.

Outline

What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2)
Walk in love (vv3-11)
Because this is who you are (vv12-14)

Life in the Light

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light.

Outline

Testifying to the Life (1:1-4)
Living in the Light (1:5-2:2)
1. Purity
2. Clarity

Is There a Future for God's People?

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In this final message in our series in 2 Kings, we hear how even when things feel they’ve come to an end, God’s faithful promises remain.

Outline

The more things change the more they stay the same. (2 Kings 18:1-23:30)
…until the end. (2 Kings 23:31-25:26)
Is there a future for God’s people? (2 Kings 25:27-30; Matthew 1)

The Fall of Israel

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Even as we hear about the warning from the end of a people, God’s gracious work gives hope.

Outline

Kings who did evil
People who did evil
God’s grace to people who do evil

Combined Youth Term 3

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:52:32 +1000

In term 3 2025, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights starting August 1.

Join a bunch of great youth (high-school aged) from around our region, as we have fun and explore who God is together.

Combined Youth is run in partnership with Gympie Baptist Church .

Get in touch to find out more.

1 John Growth Group Studies

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 22:38:07 +0000

In term 3 2025 our Growth Groups are studying 1 John. You can download the study booklets here.

Download

If you’re interested in joining a Growth Group please get in touch.

God's Grace in a World of Disbelief

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Many of us doubt or disbelief the promises of God’s grace. In this message from 2 Kings 5-13, time and time again we see God’s astounding grace and mercy to a world of disbelief.

Outline

God graciously humbles the proud (2 Kings 5)
God shows mercy to his enemies and people (2 Kings 6-7)
God graciously provides a godly(ish) king (2 Kings 11-12)
Do you know God’s grace? (Romans 5:10)

God's Word in a World of Disbelief

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Where do we go when it feels like God isn’t there? In the opening chapters of 2 Kings we see that, even when many think God isn’t there, God’s powerful Word remains.

Outline

The story so far
Is there no God in Israel?
God’s Word remains

Our Good, His Glory

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What does Jesus want? What does he ask his Father for?

In this sermon from guest preacher, Phil Stolk ( Noosa Presbyterian ) we hear Jesus’ heart as he prays for his disciples in all times and places!

Outline

What’s on Jesus’ wish list?
That Jesus prays
What Jesus prays
1. God’s glory
2. Our good

Kingdom Service

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In the ‘right side up’ kingdom, Jesus shows what true greatness is, by giving his life to rescue others.

This is the final message of our ‘Right Side Up Kingdom’ series.

Outline

The Son will be humiliated (vv17-19)
The sons who want glory (vv20-23)
Greatness in the Kingdom (vv24-28)
Seeing the Son (vv29-34)

Kingdom Generosity

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious.

Outline

Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30)
The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7)
Generous and fair (20:8-16)
Our fair and generous God

This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:

Kingdom Wealth

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most?

Outlines

The empty receive (vv13-15)
The full walk away (vv16-22)
God does the impossible (vv23-30)

Our Christian Benefits Package

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 25 May 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What benefits come from knowing Jesus?

Outline

Benefits package…
Peace with God
Access to God
Hope in God.
Loved by God
Presence of God

Kingdom Faithfulness

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 18 May 2025 09:30:00 +1000

When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness.

Outline

Back to where it started (vv1-2)
Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9)
Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)

Kingdom Forgiveness

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 11 May 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive.

Outline

How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22)
A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27)
A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34)
The warning (v 35)
Being forgiven and learning to forgive

A great question came after the service and our minister, Daniel, has given a short (5 minute) response:

Combined Youth Term 2

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 05 May 2025 11:19:05 +1000

In term 2 2025, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights starting February 7.

Combined Youth is run in partnership with Gympie Baptist Church .

Get in touch to find out more.

Kingdom Restoration

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 04 May 2025 09:30:00 +1000

How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’?

Outline

If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17)
If he or she refuses (vv17-20)

Little Arrows Playgroup

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:26:22 +1000

Do you have little ones and want to have fun while meeting other parents and carers?

Little Arrows Playgroup is our weekly playgroup in partnership with Cooloola Christian College .

Little Arrows happens from 9 am most Wednesdays of the school term in the Cooloola Christian College ‘Early Years’ Play Area (near the prep drop-off area).

In Term 2 the Little Arrows will be explore our great God and the world he made in all sorts of colours!

Kingdom Greatness

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What does Jesus think is great? In this message, we hear Jesus’ confronting and comforting words to us, whether we think we’re ‘great’ or a ’little one’.

Outline

Enter humbly (vv1-4)
Receive little ones (vv5-10)
Rejoice over wanderers (vv12-14)

Why We Need Easter Sunday

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What good is your religion, spirituality, or life philosophy if it has nothing to say in the face of suffering. In this Easter message, we hear how the resurrection of Jesus is the hope we need in suffering.

Outline

Where does suffering come from?
How does Easter Sunday give hope in suffering?

Why We Need Good Friday

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +1000

We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution.

Outline

Our problem
God’s solution

Sons of the Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +1000

After the ‘mountain-top experience,’ when the reality of sin and suffering come crashing in, how can we still have faith in Jesus?

Outline

Jesus’ patience, power, and position
Do you have faith?

Revealed Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +1000

There are some things you see that change everything. Seeing Jesus glory changes everything and changes you.

Outline

Look at Jesus (vv1-4)
Listen to Jesus (vv5-8)
Glory and Suffering (vv9-13)
Glory and change (1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)

Easter Services 2025

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:39:44 +1000

We’d love you to join us this Easter as we find out Why We Need Easter.

Good Friday: 8:30 am || Resurrection Sunday: 9:30 am in the One Mile State School Hall, Gympie

Suffering Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes.

Outline

Don’t seek signs (vv1-4)
Beware bad teaching (vv5-12)
Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23)
Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28)

(Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)

Take Your Place at the Table

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In the message we’re reminded of God’s gracious invitation to join the feast at his table.

Outline

Dead in Sin (vv1-3)
Reconciled to God through Jesus (vv4-10)
One in Christ (vv11-18)
Welcomed at the Feast (vv19-22)

Outsiders' Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Have you ever felt like an ‘outsider’? In this part of Matthew’s biography of Jesus we see Jesus overflowing mercy to outsiders, a sign of God’s invitation to ’the wedding supper of the Lamb.’

Outline

‘Crumbs’ for the Unclean (vv21-28)
A feast for those far-away (vv29-39)
You’re invited to the feast! (Revelation 19:6-9)

The Heart of the Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1000

In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour.

Outline

Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9)
What really makes us unclean (vv10-19)
The issue of the heart

Bountiful Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Does Jesus care? Will Jesus provide? As we consider two amazing miracles, we see Jesus, the king of the Bountiful Kingdom, in action.

Outline

Jesus’ Feast (vv13-22)
Jesus’ Identity (vv23-46)

Little Arrows Playgroup

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:35:50 +0000

Do you have little ones and want to have fun while meeting other parents and carers?

Little Arrows Playgroup is our weekly playgroup in partnership with Cooloola Christian College .

Little Arrows happens from 9 am most Wednesdays of the school term in the Cooloola Christian College ‘Early Years’ Play Area (near the prep drop-off area).

The program for term 1 is below.

To find out more get in touch .

Rejected Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:01:49 +0000

In this message we see two different ways people reject Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a challenge for us to be humbly amazed by him.

Outline

Is Jesus too familiar? (13:53-58)
Is Jesus a threat? (4:1-12)
Humbly amazed by Jesus

Treasured Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +1000

What is your greatest treasure? In this message we explore reasons why the Kingdom of Heaven should be treasured about all else.

Outline

Priceless treasure (vv44-46)
Why treasure? (vv47-49)
Treasures new and old (vv51-52)

Hidden Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Have you ever had what you thought were unmet expectations? In this message we hear Jesus tell three stories that help us have right expectations for life following him now as we wait patiently for the complete coming of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Outline

Hidden stories (vv24-33)
Prophecy fulfilled (vv34-35)
Kingdom revealed (vv36-43)

Listening Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Do you (or someone you know) have selective hearing? What about with God? In this message, Jesus calls us to have ears to hear his message.

Outline

Nice story (vv1-9)
Why stories? (vv10-17)
Hear the story (vv18-23)

Combined Youth Term 1

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:29:59 +0000

In term 1 2025, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights starting February 7.

Drop us a line to find out more.

What? Church

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +1000

If Christ is building his church so that all creation will see the wisdom of God, what should churches do when we gather?

Outline

A model church
Apostles’ Teaching (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11-13)
Sharing (Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:17-35)
Prayer (and song) (Acts 2:42, 47; Colossians 3:16-17)
Adding (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25)
Christ’s Church, Christ’s Way

How? Church

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +1000

How does ‘church’ bring glory to God?

Outline

By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24)
to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25)
one another (Romans 12)
(A word about elders)

Why? Church

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Why has the risen and ascended Lord Jesus made ’the church'?

Outline

The church Jesus builds (Matthew 16:16-18; 28:18-20)
Called to be… (Ephesians 2:11-22; 3:8; 4:1-6)
So that… (Ephesians 3:7-12; 4:11-16)

Coming, Ready or Not!

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +1000

Outline

The critical hour
The critical failure
The critical question

Sermon Series in 2025

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Summer - Why? Church

As we begin 2025, we’re going to be asking a most important question–why?. Why did the risen and reigning Lord Jesus create church? And how does the why help us know how and what we are to be his people?

( Listen here )

Terms 1 & 2 - Matthew 13-20 and Learn the Gospel

Then in terms 1 and 2, we’ll be seeing and hearing Jesus as he shows how his kingdom is ‘right side up’ (and we’re upside down).

The Right Side of History

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +1000

When there is opposition or persectuion, followers of Jesus may think they’re on the ‘wrong side of history’. But Psalm 2 explains why believers in Jesus can have bold confidence especially when ’the nations rage’.

Outline

Listen to the Song (Psalm 2)
Why do the Nations (Still) Rage? Acts 13:26-33 Acts 4:23-31
Will you ‘kiss the Son’?

(Note: the first few seconds have been re-recorded due to technical problems.)

How to be blessed like Mary this Christmas

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +1000

Christmas 2025 message.

Outline

Why do we need God’s blessing?
Why is Mary blessed?
How you can be blessed too.

How to listen like (another) Mary this Christmas

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +1000

A message from our carols service.

Outline

Martha’s complaint
Mary’s better choice

Joyful Partners

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +1000

In this message from Philippians 4 we hear of the joy of generous, costly, partnership in the gospel.

Outline

In Christ we learn contentment (vv10-13)
In Christ we learn generous partnership (vv14-16)
In Christ we benefit from partnership (vv17-20)
In Christ our ‘circles’ grow (vv21-23)

Gospel Peace

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +1000

How should we deal when we conflict or tension with others? In this message from Philippians, we hear how the gospel gives us the resources we need to deal with conflict and know God’s peace.

Outline

Be united (vv2-3)
Guard your heart and mind (vv4-9)

Christmas 2024

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In the hustle and bustle of Christmas, how can we find peace or even joy?

This Christmas, we’d love you to join us as we explore what it means to have a Mary Christmas! We’ll be looking at two ‘Marys’ in the Bible and how they teach us to find peace and joy, not only at Christmas but all year round.

Carols Services: December 22, 9:30 am

Gospel Goal

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What’s your goal or purpose for life? In this message, we hear Paul’s encouragement to follow his example and press on to the goal of knowing Christ.

Outline

Press on to the goal (3:12-16)
Follow the right examples (3:17-21)
Press on and Stand Firm (4:1)

Right Confidence

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +1000

Can you be confident before God? In this message, we hear the great news that, through faith in Christ, we can be 100% confident in our standing before God.

Outline

Another example (vv1-3)
Confidence in ‘the flesh’ (vv4-6)
Confidence in Christ (vv7-11)

Gospel Work

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +1000

In this message we hear how Jesus powerfully changes his people, so we might shine brightly.

Outline

The gospel and work (vv12-13)
Gospel light (vv14-18)
The example of gospel-workers (vv19-30)

Gospel Humility

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +1000

Jesus - both by his example but, even more, as we’re united to him, teaches the humility needed for unity.

Outline

A Call to Unity and Humility (vv1-4)
United to the Humble Christ (vv5-8)
United to the Exalted Christ (vv9-11)
Living Gospel Humility

Gospel Priority

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What’s your number one priority in life? What gets you out of bed and going? What sustains you when things are tough?

In this message from Philippians 1, we hear that the gospel and glory of Christ is to be the number one priority for Christians.

Outline

Gospel priority over prison (vv12-18)
Gospel priority over life or death (vv19-26)
Gospel priority over identity (vv27-30)
Is the gospel our priority?

Hope is a Dangerous Thing

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +1000

So often our hopes become disappointments. But what about hope in God?

Outline

Let us rejoice
1. In God’s character.
2. In God’s power.
3. In God’s providence.
4. In God’s care.
Hope is found.
Hope is a dangerous thing.

Partners in Love

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people.

Outline

To God’s holy people (vv1-2)
Are you thankful? (vv3-6)
What fills your heart? (vv7-8)
What do you pray? (vv9-11)

Family of the King

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +1000

Family can make us feel complex emotions: it can be both a source of joy and safety but also a cause of anguish, longing, or grief. As we finish this series in Matthew’s gospel we hear Jesus rebuke of those who should be in God’s family but have broken faith and also the precious promise of a place in the family of the king.

Outline

Will you see the signs? (vv38-45)
Who’s Jesus’ family? (vv46-50)

Which Kingdom?

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +1000

In this message we hear Jesus serious warning for those who think they can stay on the fence with him.

Outline

David or the Devil? (vv22-27)
Satan’s Kingdom Plundered (vv28-29)
So Find Forgiveness (vv30-37)

Little Arrows Playgroup

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:13:25 +0000

Little Arrows Playgroup is our weekly playgroup in partnership with Cooloola Christian College .

Little Arrows happens from 9 am most Wednesdays of the school term in the area near the Cooloola Christian College Prep Classrooms .

The program for term 4 is below.

To find out more get in touch .

Combined Youth Term 4

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:55:35 +0000

In term 4 2024, Combined Youth continues fortnightly on Friday nights.

Drop us a line to find out more.

Philippians: Gospel Partners

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:03:28 +0000

It’s been said the Christian life is more like netball than gold, it’s a team sport.

In term 4 we’ll be studying Paul’s letter to the Philippians where we see the beauty of partnership in the gospel and learn how to stop things that erode unity.

Download the study booklet here and contact us if you want to joing a Growth Group .

The Good, Gentle, Greater Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +1000

Where can we find true rest?

When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for not ‘keeping’ the Sabbath, he responds by showing that he is the greater Sabbath, King, and Temple.

Outline

Jesus is Greater (vv1-8)
Jesus is Good (vv9-14)
Jesus is Gentle and Just (vv15-21)

Life's Most Important Decision

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +1000

A sermon on John 1:1-18 by guest preacher, Leo Woodward.

Outline

Introducing the Word (Jesus)
The Role of John the Baptist
The Word Becomes Flesh
Responses to the Word
Life’s Most Important Decision

Kingdom of Rest

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +1000

Are you weary or burdened? In this message, we hear Jesus invitation to those who are.

Outline

What pleases God? (vv25-27)
What is Christ’s heart? (vv28-30)
Find Rest in Christ

During the sermon two books by Dane Ortland were mentioned:

Say among the nations

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What gets you excited? And what comes from this?

In this message from Psalm 96 from Bill Colyer, our international mission partner , we’re encouraged to sing about God’s goodness to all the nations.

Responding to the Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What do you find yourself doubting? In this message from Matthew 11 we hear Jesus deal mercifully with those who doubt.

Outline

Are you the coming one? (vv1-6)
Is he the messenger? (vv7-15)
How will you respond? (vv16-24)

The Suffering Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +1000

What is worth suffering rejection and opposition? In this message, we hear Jesus speak of how his eternal kingdom is even worth enduring persecution.

Outline

Be on Guard
Why persecution?
Why endure it?

Sent for the Kingdom

church@gympiepresbyterian.org.au (Gympie Presbyterian Church) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +1000

How do you respond when you see the ‘mess’ of our world? In this message, we hear how Jesus responded and what he calls his followers to do.

Outline

Jesus’ Compassion (9:35-38)
Jesus’ Call (10:1-4)
Jesus’ Command (10:5-15)