Sermons on 2 Corinthians
Encouragement
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-10Preacher: Rev Phil Swain What is the impact of a word of encouragement? The Apostle Paul knew the importance of encouragement and showed that in his mentoring of new church leader Timothy. We will not only explore how we can transform lives and our community through words of encouragement but we will also live this out as we encourage young Zoe in her baptism! Click here to download PowerPoint Slide PDF Sermon Text What a joy it Read more
Gifts of God #4 – Overflowing
Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Phil continues our “Gifts of God” program by going back to basics and focusing on God’s amazing gift to us; and we will tie it all together by sharing together in communion. And yes, there will be buckets and we will use them as a symbol of the wonderful, generous and excessive way that God blesses us. We will also be reflecting on the reality that sometimes it feels that there is a Read more
Good Friday 2022
How do we plan in a changing world, especially when it comes to our Church’s vision.
The Fine Line between Hope and Discouragement
Series: Vision 2022Theme: The Fine Line between Hope and DiscouragementBible Reading: Exodus 15:22-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18Preacher: Rev Phil SwainDate: 6 February, 2022 As we stand at the beginning of a new year and a new era in our church, yet for some, we are not sure after the last two years we can get excited. Our experience of the disruptions and lockdowns of the previous two years has made us a bit wary of hoping too much, lest we get Read more
Heartbeat of Us: Caring (10:45 Traditional)
Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do …
A Heart for Caring (9am)
Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do …
Strength in our Weakness (10:45am Traditional Worship)
Nothing in all of creation can ever seperate us from the Love of God
Strength in Our Weakness
This week as Phil recovers from his appendix surgery, we are so excited to have Rev Peter Robinson sharing with us on the theme of “Strength in our Weakness – both using the text from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and also from his own personal experiences.
Thanksgiving Sunday
Sunday 16th September 9am Worship Sermon Series: Extravagant Generosity Title: Thanksgiving Sunday Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Sermon As I have already mentioned before… I grew up in a church where we would have a yearly Harvest Festival Church Service … a time when everyone would bring in lots of produce and other crafty stuff and give thanks for God’s wonderful provision. Did you have that experience? I remember listening to lots of Harvest Festival sermons which Read more
God is doing a new thing – Combined Worship Service
Sunday 10th June – 9am Worship Sermon Series: Radical Hospitality Theme: Radical Hospitality – A Biblical Narrative Bible Readings: Genesis 18:1-10 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Sermon Over the past month, I have started doing something that I whilst I have done many times throughout my life, I have not done for a very long time. My family and I are starting to pack up a house in preparation for our move to Turramurra later in the year. Who has ever Read more