Sermons on Australian Aborigines:

Planning Your Departure

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

A young man who was dropped into the Alaskan wilderness with supplies, film, firearms & ammunition to photograph the wilderness forgot one important detail of his trip ....

Bunbury Wed pm 20/07/11 “Planning your departure” Intro: *** A young man set out on the adventure of a lifetime & tragically became stranded & died in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness. His adventure began in the spring of 1981, when he was flown into the desolate north ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Enduring Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 27, 2009

This Parable shows how outrageous the grace of God is and no one is excluded without first being included

Parable 14 - Laborers in the Vineyard When we were students in Los Angeles we used to go down to the beach with friends for a BBQ • at the time the big rage in drinks was wine-coolers • Being Australian and a little ignorant of brands in California, one day we bought a cheap bottle of wine from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Creative Work Explained Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008

The creation of the heavens and the earth (including the existence of matter itself, it’s organization, and the origin and development of life) wasn’t out of preexisting energy or matter, but was brought into existence by God out of nothing by God speakin

God’s Creative Work Explained Genesis 1:2 – 2:3 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Last week: Ge. 1:1 God’s creative work declared: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Summary statement The author goes on and gives an explanation of how he did it beginning in verse 2. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Christmas Wish?

Contributed by John White on Dec 22, 2006

If we could have just one Christmas wish, It would be reasonable to wish for THE PEACE, JOY AND HAPPINESS, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ETERNAL LIFE that can only be found in through the Christ of Christmas.

What Is Your Christmas Wish? Luke 2:9-17 "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Healing Jesus Is Really Interested In

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus’ healing of the sick is an outward sign of a deeper healing we all need.

Growing up through Sunday school or kids clubs many of the staple lessons faithfully taught to us were passages about Jesus’ healings. Healing the blind, the lame, the mute, the possessed, even the dead. And these are important lessons to learn for they remind us of Jesus’ authority and power – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Anglican

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Spiritual warfare

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT (2 TIMOTHYY 4) What would you say to your family and friends if it were near the end of your life? When my wife had breast cancer, she thought of writing a letter to every family member and friend. Lately she had chosen her funeral songs – Lord of the Universe, Hope of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disciplnes Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 16, 2011

Looks at the type of community God wants us to be from a biblical perspective. Is the vision for your church biblical, are we moving in the right direction? Is our teaching biblical? Is our prayer life vibrant? do we welcome the stranger into our home?

South Perth Baptist Church Vision for 2011 The Goldfields Water Supply Scheme is a pipeline and dam project which delivers water to communities in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, particularly Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. The project was started in 1896 and was completed in 1903. Taking 7 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul’s Prayer For A Greater Knowledge Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 9, 2020

Paul’s Prayer for a Greater Knowledge of God.– Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15 to 23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). That We Might Know God (vs 17b): (2). That We Might Know Gods Calling (vs 18a) (3). That We Might Know Gods Riches (vs 18b) (4). That We Might Know Gods Power (vs 19-23). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many years ago, the prince of Grenada, who was an heir to the Spanish crown, • Was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

God's Impartial Judgment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2021

This is from a series on Romans.

Title: “God’s Impartial Judgment” Script: Romans 2 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 2-8-21 Intro: Chuck Swindoll told of being at a California Christian camp pastor’s retreat. 1st day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to hearing Dr. Swindoll speak. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ideal Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Most women play two major roles in life, and they are being a wife and being a mother. In the role of wife she is to be submissive to her husband, and in the role of mother she is to be sovereign over her children

A young man went into a bookstore in Boston and asked the clerk if she had the book Man, The Master Of Women. The pretty salesgirl merely tossed her head and said, "You'll have to look for that in the fiction department." In the battle of the sexes modern women feel they are gaining ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

A Servant Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

She is the only mother of the twelve that is referred to in the New Testament, and she is the mother of two of the twelve that Jesus picked for his disciples, and these two were in the inner circle with Peter.

One of the paradoxes of life is the many famous people we don't even know, and many of them are mothers. F.W. Boreham, the great Australian preacher, tells of the English mother Mrs. Trollope who saw her husband and children dying of consumption under her very eyes. She nursed them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:10-18

The Importance Of A Witness

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021

Looks at the witness of the woman at the well.

The Importance of a Witness - Read John 4:39-42 This past week I got a call from some men I’ve worked with in Orlando, about some appliances they had available. They said, “Gene, we’re tempting a warehouse over here on Lee Road, and we have a number of appliances, some of just about everything. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Baptist