Psalm 8
(Denis Kirkaldy) "Have you ever wondered how much you're worth? In physical terms - not much! The average person is approximately more than 65% water, fat, protein, carbohydrates and minerals. The elements in your body include Oxygen (65%), Carbon (18%), Hydrogen (10%), Nitrogen (3%) and smaller amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur,...
Acts 2:1-21
In todays sermon we will look at some aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Pentecost- Rom 8:1-17
(Denis Kirkaldy) Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost was a Jewish Festival held 50 days after Passover. The Christian Church has taken it over to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus. The account of this is found in Acts 2 and is seen as the beginning of the church....
Now I get it!
(Denis Kirkaldy) Habakkuk 3:1-19 Habakkuk 3:1-19 The finish of our 3 week series on the Book of Habakkuk. The last chapter is a wonderful story of faith in the face of adversity. We can learn lots from Habakkuk!
Is this guy thick or what??
(Denis Kirkaldy) Habakkuk 1:1-12 -2:20 Habakkuk 1:1-12 -2:20
Habakkuk 1:1-11- Be careful what you ask for!
(Denis Kirkaldy) The 1st of a 3 week series on the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. Although written more than 2500 years ago, to a society very different to ours, the lessons it teaches are as relevant today as they were then. Habakkuk's interactions with God and his final statement of faith...
This week we conclude our short series on the Bible.
(Denis Kirkaldy) We will look today at how to study the Bible. Most of us are so busy that we need to take short cuts wherever possible. That is why I recommend using an aid like Scripture Union Notes. However, we should also find the time to do our own study &...
The Word of God
(Denis Kirkaldy) 2 Timothy 3:15-17 2 Timothy 3:15-17 We take a look at the bible & it’s importance in Christian living.
Easter Sunday
(Denis Kirkaldy) Luke 24:1-12 (NIV) Luke 24:1-12 (NIV) On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord...
Palm Sunday Message
(Denis Kirkaldy) Luke 19:28-40 (Sorry at the moment the recording won't upload but I'll try again later in the week) Luke 19:28-40 On Palm Sunday we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the beginning of Easter Week. In the sermon we will take a look at why the crowd that hailed...
Love at Dinnertime
(Bishop Charlie Murry) John 12:1-8 John 12:1-8 1Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3Then Mary took about a pint of pure...
Rev Kevin's Farewell Message
The Apostle Paul stayed in Ephesus, which is in modern day Turkey, for over two years (see Acts 19:10) the longest he stayed in any place on his missionary journeys. Ephesus was the second largest city in the Roman Empire with a population of 250,000 and was a major trading...
Jude- The final in the series
Jude 3 & 24 Jude 3 & 24 The conclusion ot the four part series on Jude- Contend for the faith by turning to verses 24 and 25. At the end of his letter Jude reminds us, that it is God who keeps us from falling. It is not all about our own effort....
Contending for the Faith Part 3
Jude 17-22 Jude 17-22 The third part of our sermon series on Jude- Contending for the faith is on how to contend for the faith. I love those books- the dummies guide to car repair or the dummies guide to Windows 10 and Jude 1:20-23 is really a “dummies guide to Christian...
John the Baptist points to JESUS
Luke 3:15-22 on John the Baptist. Luke 3:15-22 on John the Baptist. There are three aspects: 1. God’s call 2. Gospel message 3 Decreasing so Christ may increase
The Mystery Revealed
(John West) Ephesians 3:3-6 Ephesians 3:3-6- “the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now...
Christmas
(Denis Kirkaldy) Micah 5:2-5a Micah 5:2-5a Denis says:- "If you have ever tried to predict the future you will realise its not easy. Yet God's plan for sending His Son was not only predicted but events which changed history had no effect on preventing God carrying out His plan. Christmas reminds us not only...
Are you prepared?'
Luke 3:7-8 Sorry there is a problem uploading the sound- please come back Wednesday to check again. We continue our Advent sermon series by looking at what “repentance” is all about. Luke 3:7-8
What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?
There has been recent controversy about an advertisement depicting Jesus on the cross promoting organ donation. What did Jesus achieve by dying on the cross? In Hebrews 7 Jesus is described as a special kind of Priest, in the Order of Melchizedek, who offers something special on the altar- himself...
Hebrews 4:11-13
Hebrews 4, in particular 11-13 Some months ago I ended up in ER at Wyong Hospital after chopping some onions. The knife was sharp and cut me cleanly, easily penetrating and dividing flesh. Thankfully the cut wasn’t too deep. Today we will consider our reading from Hebrews 4,in particular 11-13 and it comes with a...
‘Trusting God with the faith of a child’
Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13-16 “We naturally put our trust in people and things on a daily basis without even thinking much about it. But when it comes to trusting God we struggle as our fears, possessions and emotions can hinder us.”
Prayer of Faith
James 5:12-20 James 5:12-20:- This passage deals with the prayer of faith and gives some good theological basis and biblical warrant. For James contrasts those who frantically make oaths and bargain with God in difficulty with those who rely on God’s power and grace and turn to him in prayer and seek...
James 2:18-26
(John West) Self-denial is not a very popular subject. We are more likely to want to know “what's in it for me!” Our reading from Mark's Gospel poses the question, "Who is Jesus?" and our answer to the question will determine what we do with our lives. If Jesus is really King...
Eph 4:17-5:2
(Denis Kirkaldy) Paul’s letters all have a similar structure. He begins with theology/doctrine centred on what Jesus did & finishes with instructions on Christian living as a response to this. In our series on Ephesians we come today to Paul’s instructions on how to live as Christians. He tells us what to...
Eph 4:1-16
(Denis Kirkaldy) Continuing our series on Ephesians. Last week Denis talked a bit about Christian maturity. The theme continues again today in more detail as Paul focuses on some of the ways we become mature as Christians.
Paul’s prayer for the Christians at Ephesus
(Denis Kirkaldy) Eph 3:14-21 Eph 3:14-21 This gives us an example of how Paul prays for people but more than that, it is an insight into the things that are important for Christians.
Unity
(Denis Kirkaldy) Eph 2:11-22 Continuing the sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We now look at how Jesus breaks down barriers between us and brings unity. Eph 2:11-22
HOW BLESSED ARE WE!!
(John West) Ephesians 1:1-14 John West says:- “I don't say that out of a sense of triumphalism but rather as a reminder that when things go really badly in our lives - by which I mean that life seems to totally fall apart - we as Christians are still blessed, in the heavenly realms...
2 Cor 12:2-10
No one likes to suffer or go through trials. But God uses our trials, persecution and sufferings to equip us to minister to others who are also suffering and being persecuted. With Gods grace we can use what we’re going through to help others.
Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman
(Bishop Charlie Murry) Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5:21-43
David & Goliath
1 Samuel 17:4-49 In this sermon we turn to 1 Samuel 17:4-49 and the story of David & Goliath. Israel trembles before the giant but young David says, “You come against me with sword, spear & javelin but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty!” David is a saviour...
Kingship
God is the King of the Israelites but the people tell Samuel, appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.” (1 Samuel 8:5). Samuel prays about it, And the Lord told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not...