Sermons

Don’t Be Deceived | Matthew 24 |
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 | Matthew 23 |
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 | Matthew 22:15-46 |
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 | Matthew 21:28-22:14 |
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? | Matthew 21:12-27 |
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 | Matthew 21:1-11 |
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)

Imitate What Is Good | 3 John |
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 Read more

A Church in Christ | Colossians 1:3-23 |
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 | 2 John |
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 | John 11 |
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