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Simple Prayer || Teach Us To Pray || Luke 11:1-4
In 2020’s lockdowns, 26% of Australians said they spent more time praying and on spiritual pursuits – and that they wanted to continue that beyond COVID.
For the next few weeks, we’ll be sitting at the feet of Jesus, just as his disciples did, and a…
The Church Is Sent By Jesus || John 17 13 26
We’re experiencing a lot of change at the moment, both at St John’s and in our wider society, so it’s good to get back to the basics of what the church is.
In this series, we’ll be looking at three fundamental truths of our identity as a church; this…
The Church Is The Body of Christ || 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
We’re experiencing a lot of change at the moment, both at St John’s and in our wider society, so it’s good to get back to the basics of what the church is.
In this series, we’ll be looking at three fundamental truths to what our identity as a church;…
The Church Is God’s Temple || Ephesians 2:19-22
We’re experiencing a lot of change at the moment, both at St John’s and in our wider society, so it’s good to get back to the basics of what the church is.
In this series, we’ll be looking at three fundamental truths to what our identity as a church;…
Control || Our Deepest Desires || Matthew 6:25-33
Who’s in control of your life? In Our Deepest Desires we’re examining our desires for Power, Approval, Comfort and Control – and how to understand and approach them with a Godly heart.
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Comfort || Our Deepest Desires || Matthew 5:1-12
Isn’t it nice to be comfortable?
In Our Deepest Desires we’re examining our desires for Power, Approval, Comfort and Control – and how to understand and approach them with a Godly heart.
APPROVAL || Our Deepest Desires || 1 Thessalonians 2:1-18
When looking beyond the surface of our actions, we find the deeper desires that influence how we behave.
In this series, we look closely at our innate deepest desires of Power, Approval, Comfort and Control – and how to understand and approach th…
POWER || Our Deepest Desires || Matthew 20:1-16
Scratch beneath the surface of our actions, and you quickly reveal the deeper desires that drive those actions.
This new series is all about delving into the heart of idolatry, and the variety of problems it presents to us in our life and faith. We’…
Carrying Burdens || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 6:1-18
The final chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians leaves us with an encouragement to support our brothers and sisters in Christ; carrying one another’s burdens. As Paul has made clear throughout this letter, we’re a family of believers, and mutual ca…
Feeling Like You Aren’t Good Enough? || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 5:13-25
Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough? In this part of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he lists a whole range of things that are in opposition to living “in the Spirit”, or living to get your own way; from sexual immorality, to witchcraft, envy …
Freedom from the Law || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 5:1-12
Once Jesus came to earth and died on the cross, the Old Testament law of the Jewish people was fulfilled. It no longer held value, as everything needed for our salvation was done by Jesus. Paul continues his letter to the Galatian church by reiterating…
Don’t Try This At Home || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 4:21-31
In this section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he tries something we can’t recommend; but comes to a conclusion we can all agree with.
Tim continues our Freedom in Jesus series, reminding us that we’re all family in Jesus.
God has a WONDERFUL plan for your life || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 4:8-20
Have you ever been told that God has a “WONDERFUL” plan for your life? Is that the whole truth though? Kirk continues our Freedom in Jesus series, looking at Paul correcting some false teaching within the Galatian church.
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Before and After || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 3:23-4:7
“Before and After” photos can reveal stunning changes. Before and after dieting and exercise; before and after renovations; before and after following Jesus! Paul, in Galatians, describes a before and after that the Jewish people went through – before …
Claim your inheritance || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 3:15-22
In Julie’s final talk at St John’s, she tackles one of the densest parts of the letter to the Galatians. The church in Galatia was looking back to the time before Jesus, at the law of Israel – something Jesus came to fulfil and free them from. Paul cha…
Absolute Idiots. || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 3:1-14
You IDIOTS!
Paul starts this part of his letter to the Galatians calling them absolute idiots. Why such a strong telling off? Tim explores the right and wrong way to live the #blessed life.
Paul Calls Out Peter || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 2:11-21
A strongly worded passage, this part of Paul’s letter to the Galatians refers to another leader in the early church – Peter (or Cephas, same person). Paul calls out Peter’s actions, as he was withdrawing from eating and interacting with those who weren…
Added Improvements || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 1:11-2:10
One of Tim’s dear friends adding water to wine. Another squirting tomato sauce on pizza.
When we make additions to things that are already great, we can ruin them.
Jesus’ message of grace and forgiveness is already everything we need. Adding to i…
To the Galatians, Love Paul || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 1:1-10
Following Jesus is all it takes to be a Christian, but the church in first-century Galatia (now Turkey) tried to add things on top of that. Paul’s letter to the Galatians starts off really nice – “grace and peace be with you!”, but quickly, his tone ch…
Open House 50th Anniversary || Jordan Wakelin || Luke 5:17-26
At St John’s, we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House’s 50-year hist…
Open House 50th Anniversary || Paul Burgess || Matthew 25:31-40
At St John’s, we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House’s 50-year hist…
Easter Explorations || Kirk Mackenzie || John 20:24-29
During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told.
This week, Kirk thinks about “Doubting Thomas” and his interaction with the risen Jesus.
Easter Explorations || Julie Blinco || John 20:19-23
During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told.
Join Julie as she looks at Jesus appearing to the disciples just after Easter.
Easter Sunday || Kirk Mackenzie || John 20:1-18
Easter Sunday – and Jesus’ resurrection – elevates the Easter story from a nice tale of sacrifice, to a world-changing event with implications for everyone everywhere.
A New Agreement || The Weeping Prophet || Jeremiah 32:27-34
Jeremiah was given a harsh message from God – that he would uproot and tear down, overthrow, destroy and bring disaster. But in chapter 32, we see hope. A new agreement between God and his people, not written in stone like the Ten Commandments were, bu…