Sermons on Discipleship
How to Find Yourself – Created to Grow Preacher: Rev Kevin KimBible Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-11 From this week, we are starting a new series on a book of 2 Peter for over the next three weeks. In 2 Peter 1:1-11, Peter encourages all Christians to exercise the qualities of Jesus’ goodness (verses 5-8) which have been made available for us in the here and now. Pastor Kevin will explore how ‘confirming our calling and election’ relates with ‘finding our Read more
My Story with Molk (Night Church)
Theme: Sharing my Story and other apologies (with MOLK) (Sunday 22 November, 2020)Series: November 2020Bible Reading: Matthew 25:31-46Preacher: Steve Molkentin (Molk from Pulse) This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ We were so pumped to have Steve Molkentin, a.k.a the Molk, coming to share with us his story (and other apologies). Molk is a key member of PULSE, the Uniting Church NSW Synod initiative to Read more
Fear (10:45am Traditional Worship)
Theme: Distraction (Sunday 22 November, 2020)Series: Trip Hazards 10:45amBible Reading: Matthew 25:14-30Preacher: Phil Swain We’ve been working through this series on Trip Hazards … and people, like our Church Treasurer Rob, really seem to be getting into the theme. I had some really encouraging feedback after last’s week’s sermon on distraction … especially the idea that Spiritual growth might require us to be aware of what can trip us up, to work on our self-control and to make the Read more
Beyond Belief (Night Church)
Theme: Beyond Belief (Sunday 15 November, 2020)Series: November 2020Bible Reading: 1 John 2:18-25Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Last week MadMatt shared with us his story of finding purpose for his life through his faith in Jesus. This week Phil is building on this idea by asking the question, “Is there a difference between believing in Jesus and knowing Jesus?”. Using Read more
Distraction (10:45am Traditional Worship)
Theme: Distraction (Sunday 15 November, 2020)Series: Trip Hazards 10:45amBible Reading: Matthew 25:14-30Preacher: Phil Swain Last week we started a new sermon series based on the lectionary gospel readings from Matthew on Trip Hazards – things that can trip us up in our spiritual growth. I shared a story about a time on the Hillsong chapel stage when I stepped backwards and didn’t see a foldback speaker and went sprawling over the floor. The lack of awareness was my problem … Read more
Trip Hazards #3 – Fear
Theme: Distraction (Sunday 8 November, 2020)Series: Trip HazardsBible Reading: Matthew 25:14-30Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Kids Church Activity Sheet Download This week we wrap up our series on “Trip Hazards” (things that can trip us up in our spiritual growth) by looking at the issue of Fear. Is Fear always bad? How can fear hinder spiritual growth? This Sunday the Read more
Hypocrisy (10:45am Traditional Worship)
Theme: Hypocrisy (Sunday 8 November, 2020)Series: Trip Hazards 10:45amBible Reading: Matthew 23:1-12Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ During the week I had this picture pop up in my Facebook memories. A celebrant selfie at a beautiful wedding I officiated at for Brendan and Monique. It also reminded me of another story that happened at the wedding practice the night before. The Read more
Trip Hazards #2 – Distraction
Theme: Distraction (Sunday 8 November, 2020)Series: Trip HazardsBible Reading: Matthew 25:1-13Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Kids Church Activity Sheet Download We are continuing our series on “Trip Hazards”, things that can trip us up in our Spiritual growth by looking at the very relevant issue of distraction. Our modern day society is so full of distractions that we seem to Read more
Trip Hazards #1 – Hypocrisy
Theme: Hypocrisy (Sunday 1 November, 2020)Series: Trip HazardsBible Reading: Matthew 23:1-12Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church and LIVE on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Kids Church Activity Sheet Download A new sermon series based on the gospel lectionary readings called “Tripping Hazards” … or things that can make us stumble in our spiritual growth. This week the reading is Matthew 23:1-12 where Jesus talks about hypocrisy. This is a Read more
Discipleship #2 – Branching Out (9am)
Theme: Discipleship #2 – Teleos: Branching OutSeries: DiscipleshipBible Reading: Colossians 1:3-14,28-29Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Preached ONLINE – Sunday 24 May, 2020 Links: Watch the Live Stream at https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live • Kids Handout for 24th May – www.turramurrauniting.org.au/download/kidschurch24may/ • TUC121 Information – www.turramurrauniting.org.au/tuc121/ Offering Link – https://www.turramurrauniting.org.au/offering/ Sermon Text Last week I started my sermon with a challenge to see who could guess the bible reference – which Neena from Grong Grong came through with the speedy Matthew 28:19-20 about going and Read more