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Feeding the Flock || The Good Shepherd || Mark 6:30-52
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 has echoes of the Good Shepherd theme right through it. Tim explores how the disciples missed these references, and how Jesus is the one promised to lead the flock.
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The Lost Sheep || The Good Shepherd || Luke 15:1-7
After hearing the theme song of the Good Shepherd over the last few weeks, today we get the big reveal as Jesus himself steps onto the stage and takes up the role of the Good Shepherd God promised to send.
But what kind of shepherd would leave 99 sheep…
Searching for Sheep || The Good Shepherd || Ezekiel 34
Ezekiel 34 shows another example of human shepherds turning bad. But in this passage, we see God (who promises to send a Good Shepherd we know to be Jesus) also turn his attention to the flock, and those sheep who use and abuse other sheep.
Tim gives…
Gathering the Flock || The Good Shepherd || Jeremiah 23:1-8
You don’t have to look far to find leaders who are failing those they lead. From those on the global stage, to the local church, leaders often don’t meet our expectations for good leadership.
While God is the Good Shepherd, he places human shepherds…
God the Shepherd || The Good Shepherd || Psalm 23
The Lord of the Rings has Concerning Hobbits, Star Wars has The Imperial March, Les Miserables has Who Am I? Theme songs represent characters and pop up when they come into focus. Through the Bible, there’s a theme song that pops up – “The Good Shepher…
The Cost & Privilege of Mission || Sent Out By Jesus || Matthew 10:32-42
What do you give up to follow Jesus? A career? Your friends? Your FAMILY? Kirk takes a look at this confronting passage, and explores the privilege it is to be on mission with Jesus.
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Wisdom in Challenge || Sent Out By Jesus || Matthew 10:16-31
Tim continues our series, Sent Out By Jesus, thinking about what kind of recruitment ad Jesus might’ve commissioned when looking for his disciples and followers.
The role of being on mission for Jesus is likely to be dangerous, hazardous, and not wel…
People of Peace || Sent Out By Jesus || Matthew 10:1-15
In Joel Snibson’s first talk at St John’s, he looks at our calling as followers of Jesus to be people of peace.
Jesus called his twelve disciples and gave them authority to heal and drive out evil spirits. Did these disciples feel ready and prepared …
Mission || Sent Out By Jesus || Matthew 9:35-38
Tim Johnson encourages us to re-focus our hearts on mission, however that might look for you. Whether you’re on an overseas mission trip or going to work or school, it’s such an important way we can show the love of Jesus to people who don’t yet know H…
Launch Sunday || Acts 3:17-42
As we kick off 2022 at our Launch service, Kirk reminds us of the messiness of being a part of God’s Mission.
Goodies and Baddies || Solomon Stories || 1 Kings 11
In fiction, we can categorise characters into Goodies and Baddies, but real life is much harder. Is Solomon a Goodie or a Baddie?
Tim Johnson wraps up our series looking at the life of Solomon.
Grand Designs: Ancient Israel || Solomon Stories || 1 Kings 6-7
Solomon was a great king of Israel; but what happened to his building project?
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Praying for Wisdom || Solomon Stories || 1 Kings 3
Kirk kicks off our Summer Stories series with an intro to the second King of Israel – Solomon.
Hope || A Weary World Rejoices || Luke 1:26-38
With nearly two years of cancelled plans under our belts, you’d be forgiven for suffering from ‘hope fatigue’. Why bother getting excited about plans to come, when they’ll probably get cancelled anyway?
The angel speaking to Mary offers her something…
Weary || A Weary World Rejoices || Luke Luke 1:5-25
When you’re tired, you’re not at your best. You might be more irritable, or forgetful, or just plain cranky. The pandemic has left us all feeling weary, but there’s still hope in the grace of Jesus.
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Nils von Kalm || Anglican Overseas Aid || Mark 5:25-34
This week we’re joined by Nils von Kalm from our Mission Partner Anglican Overseas Aid, looking at Mark 5:25-34.
We’ve been proudly supporting AOA for nearly 30 years, partnering with them to give people across the world an abundant life to the fulle…
Overflowing with Thanksgiving || Thank FULL || Colossians 2:6-7
On our 154th Anniversary, we give thanks to God for the life and ministry of St John’s. But what would have happened if 154 years ago, the founders of St John’s said “Lock it in!” and kept everything exactly the same? Or if, when laying the foundation …
Thankful for Everything || Thank FULL || Colossians 3:15-17
Give thanks in all you do:
Wake up in the morning – give thanks to God for your comfy bed.
Eat your breakfast – give thanks to God for yummy food.
Go to work or school – give thanks to God for work and education.
Being grateful is good for us; …
Thankful for Each Other || Thank FULL || Colossians 1:3-14
Even through some of the longest times in lockdown in the world, we’ve got a lot to be thankful for – and psychologists have found those who count their blessings are more likely to have a generally positive attitude in life.
Paul, writing the letter…
Our Daily Bread || Bishop Kate Prowd || Matthew 6:9-13
We’re all hungry for something. Hungry for community and connection, hungry to see each other again, hungry to get back to school and hungry to return to the familiarity of routine. But what does it mean to have enough with all this hunger?
Bishop Ka…
Comfort in Distress || Brian Rosner || Malachi 3:14 18
In times of distress, it’s important for God’s people to talk to each other and to God, and remember that God knows the troubles in our lives. Brian Rosner from Ridley College brings us a timely reminder that God hears and listens when we call out to h…
Are You Ready? || Bush Church Aid || Luke 12:35-48
Bush Church Aid support churches across Australia in remote and regional areas, and we’re proud to call them our Mission Partner. Adrian Lane visits us and takes a look at what Jesus has to say about his return.
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Humble Prayer || Teach Us To Pray || Luke 18:9-14
Imagine attending a prayer meeting and ragging on someone else at that meeting – during your prayers. That’s exactly what one of the esteemed Jewish leaders did in this passage. Meanwhile, that other person prayed a simple prayer – just seven words lon…
Persistent Prayer || Teach Us To Pray || Luke 18:1-8
We’re continuing our series on prayer with Tim looking at persistent prayer.
How do you go sticking at things for the long haul? Sticking at things for a long time, even when it’s hard going. As lockdown rolls on and Melbourne became the most locked-…
Bold Prayer || Teach Us To Pray || Luke 11:5-13
We’re continuing our series on prayer with Kirk looking at bold prayer. God wants us to be in relationship with him, asking things of him, like a kid asking their dad for an egg, or a neighbour asking a friend for a favour in the middle of the night.