Sermons on Realisation:

Palm Sunday - What Is It All About?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The expected Messiah, brought an emotional response, and disappointment as the expected results were not forthcoming, but there was an exciting reality - life through death!

A Composite Reading of the Palm Sunday Record Matthew 21:1-11 – Mark 11:1-11 - Luke 19:29-44 - John 12:12-26 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Path Of Most Resistance Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never bee

I’m sure we all know the joke about how many social workers it takes to change a light bulb. It only takes one, of course, but the light bulb has got to want to change. I think it was social workers that were the target of that joke, but it could equally well have been psychotherapists, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Kindness Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2009

David showed God’s kindness, when he brought Mephibosheth (descendant of Saul) into the palace, restored to him everything that belongs to Saul and having him sit with him at every meal. Grace found Mephibosheth. He was blessed to have fellowship with t

We all need kindness. It is a language the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear, and the blind can see. • Kindness is more than just loving people. It is loving people more than they deserve. • Kindness is ‘going the extra mile’, it is grace put into action. We are going to look at one encounter in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appreciating Our Mums

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Mums are a special gift from God to all of us. No mum is perfect, but God uses them to bless us in life.

Good morning Could everyone who has or has had a mum please raise their hands? Good I have prepared the right sermon for Mother’s Day. We all have a mum. God has given us many blessings in life. Jesus is the greatest blessing of all, eternal life. And not far behind Jesus would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing What We Have Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009

The early church was exemplary. They relied upon the power and grace of the Lord Jesus, and in concerted prayer experience victory in a harsh environment. They expressed their love for God by a sincere love for people, in meeting everyone’s needs.

This passage provides a picture of a great church. • We see the unity of the people, a passion for God’s Kingdom, the courage to preach His Word, the power of God manifesting in miracles, and on and on. • This is what we are striving for as a church. These are our prayers for the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Believe: Longing For The Calm Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 6, 2010

Do you wondering when the boat will stop rocking or if you’ll be swamped and drown if things continue the way they are? There is calm...

-Ferry crossing from Sydney NS to Port aux Basques, NL. Five hours often on rough seas. My experience one night of being on deck; longed for calm sea, better yet calm spirit so I could sleep. Through a hole in the clouds I saw the North Star. Fixed my eyes on the star. In the storm I found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Art Thou Cut Off?

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

It is sad that many godly men and women in the bible failed to fulfil their destiny: they lost it to the master dodger; the devil.

It is tragic to be a victim of robbery. I was once been a victim of this crime myself. The thief or thieves had me under surveillance for sometime; and they could not have chosen a better time to strike than when I just bought a number of goods and expensive tools and kept them in my garage. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hero For Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 4, 2010

World War I Chaplain Fighting MacKenzie, researched by Pastor Col Stringer

Heroes from WWI, William “Fighting Mac” McKenzie (12/1869-26/7/1947) Pstor Col Stringer reveiled the Australian Heros to us by his research, today I share it with you. Who are your personal heroes? Who do you look up to/want to be like? Why did Aussies want to go to WWI? It was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Questions About Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 13, 2009

Who do you say Jesus is. Because that will determine how you will live the remainder of your life here on earth

Who is Jesus Jesus has been the subject of much controversy down the centuries. Who was he – or who is he? Some people claim he never existed. Some claim he was a wonderful teacher but no more Some even claim that he wasn’t a person but the code for a hallucinatory drug! Let us also look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Remembrance Sunday Brooksby 2009

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 7, 2009

God is a "present help in trouble" Ps 46.1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian was Lt. General Sir ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Are There Limits?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 8, 2010

The scripture reading show that God has no limits in the way that humans perceive them, and challenges listeners to consider their own limits.

2 Kings 5.1-15 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 I wonder if you’ve ever watched I’m a celebrity…get me out of here? Selected celebrities are expected to face things most of us would rather avoid, like putting one’s arm into a tank full of writhing snakes, or handling a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Advent

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 29, 2009

The world and religious possibilities can blind us to truth. The evidence of Christ encourages us to be renewed in trust that what Jesus speaks will come to pass.

Another Advent Scripture/text: Mark 13:32-36 Leafs – rough start to their Season. First eight games were loses. Then hope was born … we got Phil Kessel of the Boston Bruins! Haven’t won the cup since 1967 – yes, I was only 5 years old. People laugh. Leaf jokes are now hotter than Newfie ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

“Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican