Talks from 2021
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.
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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