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    Empowered By Listening

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022
     | 1,285 views

    In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

    Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When God Speaks - Hear The Full Story It Is Great

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 24, 2022
     | 1,328 views

    As we engage with and listen to God, there are major blessings in listening to the full story God has for us. In this sermon we explore how the full story of God is not just guidelines and rules but it ultimately means Good News is part of our life.

    Opening Text “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”  Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All Saints Sunday - Together We Have A Future

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,846 views

    Exploring Revelation 21:1-6a we will see how we have a future and what this future looks like

    OPENING QUESTION FOR REFLECTION When you think about life…… Is your mind mainly thinking about the past, the present or the future? (Picture of signpost pointing in different directions past, present and future) TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT BEING FUTURE FOCUSSED Quotes about living ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Calls Us To A New Way Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021
     | 1,742 views

    On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

    Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Brings A Smile To God's Face?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2018
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    A sermon in the character of an observer who was seeing the events that unfolded in Mark 12:38-44, where he see the difference between the religious rulers and the widow, and we explore not only what this means for us but what this story reveals about God.

    I will never forget that day. I was sitting near the back waiting to worship and out of the corner of my eye I could the one everyone was talking about. This is the one who was challenging some of the religious authorities, not with violence but with love and something called grace. And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Elevated To Serve

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 11,357 views

    A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

    Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Because Of God's Love

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 8, 2018
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     | 11,435 views

    A sermon in the person of Niccodemus, that discusses God's focus is His love for all people and how this changes how Niccodemus sees himself and God, and how Niccodemus relates to others

    Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard Schwedes of the St Paul's Lutheran Church Sydney for us. It is based on the Gospel reading of John 3:14-21. If you ever thought you were confident that you know everything that you need to know about God, then I have a story for you. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017
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     | 8,435 views

    A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

    A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be A Christian - Expect Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2016
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     | 9,588 views

    As a Christian Jesus encourages us to see that we should expect trouble...but fortunately our life is neither shaped by trouble or stopped by trouble.

    When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Maybe you are like this bloke Jeff was happily carrying a box of photocopier paper through the office, when out of no where jumped his friend Fred scaring him Instantly Jeff jumped The box of paper went ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Shaping Our Priorities

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 30, 2016
     | 6,037 views

    When we listen to God, rather than our own voice about God, our priorities in life change from being self focused to being Godly focus, this sermon encourages us to think about what it means to live with the many gifts God has given us with a Godly focus

    What are your priorities and goals at the moment? What are your priorities and goals in life? Some people have very intentional goals and priorities, Others do not But this doesn’t mean they don’t have priorities a good way to judge what are your priorities is to consider where do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Church - With The Perfect Team

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,492 views

    On Trinity Sunday we explore what it means to be church, with the perfect team, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

    Have you ever considered how important teams, especially successful teams are to life? I am not just talking about sporting teams. Think about it for a moment, most of what happens in life requires groups of people, a team, working together to deliver us a product or a service or achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growing In The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 23, 2015
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     | 11,008 views

    Growing in Jesus love is a key part of our lives as a Christian. In the sermon we explore what growing is Jesus love involves, what it means for us and how it affects our lives.

    Today we are exploring what it means to grow in the love of Jesus. When we look at the dictionary for the meaning of growing words like bigger, more, larger, taller, healthier and living pop up. Now throughout our lives there will be times when we want to be growing. But there are also times for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015
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     | 9,671 views

    A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

    Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In Relationship With God The Father

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Our relationship with God...involves having a relationship with all persons of God...God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In this relationship we begin exploring what it means to have a relationship with God the Father

    When you say the words from the Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father almighty… What goes through your mind? What image of God comes to mind? God the Father almighty is a very powerful image. Those few short words say a lot about God. They highlight 2 important aspects about God First ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In Relationship With God...the Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2014
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     | 6,140 views

    It is important that Christians have and continue to grow in their relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the biblical basis for a relationship with the Holy Spirit and some of the fruits of such a relationship.

    This week we are continuing on our worship series being in relationship with the Triune God…. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Part of this series is about helping us grow closer in our relationship with all sides or faces of God and seeing how God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit work together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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