Sermons on Luke
Seeking God’s Kingdom
Sacred Texts: words to live bySeeking God’s KingdomReadings: Luke 12:22-34 Preacher: Peter and Edwina Baily Edwina and Peter Baily share some of their experiences from their recent trip to Zambia, including time spent with Zambia’s Child and Ipalo Christian School. As part of our Sacred Texts series, they will reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 12:22–34 — his invitation not to be consumed by worry about the practicalities of life, but instead to “seek God’s kingdom”. Through stories and reflections Read more
A Christmas Pantomime – Christmas Eve 2025
A creative and humorous play a Christmas Pantomime performed by many of our kids and young people who have attended the “Countdown to Christmas” program. Hear the Christmas story through this creative Christmas Pantomime like you’ve never seen before! Heroes and Villains take the stage, with plenty of audience interaction, to help us find the light of Christmas.
The Light of Joy
Advent week #3 – The Light of JOYReading: Luke 2:1-20 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the third candle — the Candle of Joy. For some people, joy comes naturally at Christmas but for other the joy is more complicated. What does it mean to speak of “great joy” at Christmas? Our reading from Luke 2:1–20 shares the story of the shepherds who most likely were not initially feeling joyful — overlooked, tired, and Read more
The Light of Peace
Advent week #2 – The Light of PeaceReading: Luke 1:26-38 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the second candle — the Light of Peace. We’ll be looking at Mary’s conversation with the angel in Luke 1:26–38, and that her first reaction wasn’t peace but rather she was “greatly troubled.” Why would words of favour and promise unsettle her? And how does she move from confused and overwhelmed to a place of trust and peace Read more
Resurrection Song: Choir Sunday
Resurrection Song: Choir Sunday Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday is Choir Sunday, and our service will be filled with the sound of resurrection hope as the choir leads us in two beautiful Easter anthems. Surrounded by butterflies—symbols of new life and transformation inspired by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross—we’ll be reminded that resurrection is not just a past event, but a present reality. Our Bible reading from Luke 24:13–35 takes us on the Road to Emmaus, where two grieving disciples Read more
Easter Sunday 2025
Easter Sunday Service – Transformed for Life! Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Kids Talk: Daniel Gibb Preacher: Rev. Phil Swain This service will be filled with lively singing with the Easter worship band, great joy and lots and lots of butterflies as we celebrate that Jesus is alive. Daniel our children and youth worker has put together an awesome kids talk based on the theme of butterflies … did we mention that there will be lots of butterflies (well not real ones Read more
Good Friday 2025
Good Friday Worship – At the CrossLed by Daniel Gibb, Edwina Baily and Phil Swain A creative and reflective worship service which will focus on the cross of Jesus and the forgiveness, grace and life that we can find through his death. We have been journeying towards the cross for the season of Lent, today we arrive … at the cross. There will be a four short reflections led by Daniel, Edwina and Phil helping us to hear anew the Read more
Palm Sunday 2025
Experiencing Holy WeekUsing all our senses to Experience Palm Sunday and Holy Week Led by Daniel Gibb and Phil Swain Our Palm Sunday Worship will be a series of experiences led by Phil and Daniel where we will use our senses to hear, see, taste, smell and feel the events of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. This all-aged service will also includes singing, worship, prayers and reflections as we prepare to step into his most special of weeks. Sermon Text
A Transformed Heart part 2
Lent #4 – a Transformed Heart Part 2How can understanding the Word of God transform our hearts?Preacher: Daniel Gibb Reading: Luke 16:19-31 As we continue our Lenten journey of transformation, we are confronted with a difficult passage that invites us to continue reflecting on how our hearts might be transformed in the lead up to Easter. This Sunday, Daniel will be looking at the parable that Jesus told about The Rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). While this is a Read more
A Transformed Heart
Lent Week #3 – a Transformed HeartTransformation stories about lost, found and communityPreacher: Phil Swain Readings: Luke 15:1-32 Transformation is more than just thinking different … it can also be about a change of heart. This Sunday as we continue our Lenten journey within our “transformation” theme we are looking at three well-known and well-loved parables … the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son. These stories will stir our emotions as we rejoice as the lost is found and Read more