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Saved by Faith

Galatians – Life in the Spirit / Saved by FaithReading: Galatians 3:1-9; 23-29 Preacher: Rev. Phil Swain As we journey toward Pentecost, we’re beginning a new series exploring what it means to live a life in the Spirit through key passages from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This week, Paul opens with a bold challenge—calling the Galatians “foolish” and asking what has led them astray. Was Paul against the law? Not at all. We’ll see how he confronts a legalistic Read more

Open Homes, Open Hearts

FOUNDATIONS OF THE EARLY CHURCH: Open Homes, Open HeartsReading: Acts 16:12-34 Preacher: Rev. Phil Swain In the leadup to Pentecost we are continuing our series looking at Foundations of the Early Church and highlighting some of its defining characteristics. This week we will be looking at the theme of “Open homes, open hearts” – how the early church was one of hospitality and inclusion. In particular we will zoom in on Lydia – one of significant leaders in the church Read more

Around the Table

Around the Table (Creative Worship Experience) Reading: Matthew 26:20-29Lead by Phil Swain and Cam Giacometti A more intimate and relaxed time of worship focused on the imagery of tables. Phil will share a little about the importance of tables for gathering and sharing and Cam will read us a kids book and lead a discussion about our experiences of tables before summing up. Click here to download PowerPoint Slide PDF Questions for reflection or small groups   Our own experience of Read more

Different Perspectives

Theme: Different PerspectivesBible Reading: Luke 10:38-42Preacher: Rev Phil Swain ONLINE – Sunday 14 June, 2020 Links: Watch the Live Stream at https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live Bible Study / Reflection Questions on Sermon Kids Handout for 14 June Offering Link – https://www.turramurrauniting.org.au/offering/ I am going to start with a little bit of honest sharing.  During the week I have been feeling quite mentally and emotionally drained … and I blame my sermon from a few weeks ago.  I have been trying to live out Read more

Radical Hospitality – Social Isolation

The last in our sermon series looking at the first of Five powerful practices that lead to fruitful congregations – Radical Hospitality. This week we will be exploring a great social issue affecting our local community – loneliness – and how radical hospitality might be able to bring life and hope.