Sermons on 2 Corinthians
Caring for Ourselves
Caring for Ourselves (finding rest for our souls)Preacher: Rev Phil SwainReadings: Mark 6:30-34 & Matthew 11:28-30 We believe in a caring, compassionate God who calls us to show care and compassion to each other and all of creation … but we sometimes struggle when it comes to caring for ourselves. It seems that in this modern lives, our work, family and relationships demand a lot from us and we want to be people who give and make a difference, but Read more
Caring for Each Other
Caring for Each OtherPreacher: Rev Phil Swain Reading: 2 Cor 1:1-11 We believe in a God who cares for us, cares for communities and cares for all of creation – and we are called as followers of Jesus to share with those around us the same care and compassion that we have been shown by God. But what does that mean in a world where “the love of most is growing cold”. In this video, our pastor Phil will not Read more
Caring for Creation
Caring for Creation Preacher: Dr Ian Acworth & Rev Kevin Kim / Readings: 2 Cor 5:17-21 During the month of August, we will be thinking of how we support one another as a community and develop our fellowship. For the first three weeks of August, we are looking at three different areas of caring – Caring for Creation, Caring for Each Other and Caring for Ourselves. On Sunday, we will explore how practically we as Christians could do something to Read more
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
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