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Bridging Worlds: Paul in Athens

Bridging Worlds: Paul in Athens Readings: Acts 17:16-31 Preacher: Kevin Kim In Acts of the Apostles 17, we meet Paul in Athens—a city full of ideas, questions, and idols. It’s the cultural and intellectual centre of the ancient world. And as Paul looks around, he is deeply stirred. But what’s striking is what he does next. He doesn’t walk away. He doesn’t attack. He begins to engage. Paul steps into conversation—in the synagogue, in the marketplace, and eventually in the Read more

Bold Witness

Foundations of the Early Church:Bold Witness Reading: Acts 6:1–7:2a, 44–60 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday, we begin our new series Foundations of the Early Church by looking at one of its defining characteristics: bold witness. In Acts 6–7, we meet Stephen—a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit—who speaks courageously about Jesus, even in the face of death. His story challenges us to consider: What does boldness look like in our witness today? How might God be calling us Read more

Does your Neighbourhood matter?

Series: Our NeighbourhoodTheme: Does your neighbourhood matter?Bible Reading: Isaiah 58: 9 – 12 / Matt 5: 14 – 16Preacher: Rev Kevin KimDate: 16 January, 2022 How well do you know your neighbourhood? Our new second minister – Rev Kevin Kim – preaches his first sermon on “Does your neighbour matter”. Using passages from Isaiah and Matthew, Kevin will help us understand that we as a church exists in a local context to function as one part of the ecology of 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

Velcro Church (Night Church)

Theme: Velcro Church (Sunday 1 November, 2020)Series: November 2020Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37:15-28Preacher: 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/ What has two sticks and Velcro got to do with the importance of connection in the church? Here we will use an Old Testament prophecy by Ezekiel and a modern day invention to explore how we can encourage a deeper connection with God and 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

Velcro Church (10:45am Traditional)

Theme: Velcro Church (Sunday 1 November, 2020)Series: November 2020Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37:15-28Preacher: Phil Swain This Service will be run in Hybrid mode, both in person at the church or you can watch the pre-recorded version here. When I was younger, I desperately wanted a pair of “Velcro” sneakers.  Sneakers which you did not have tie up the shoelaces but rather just pull the strap across.  I wanted the Velcro sneakers not because I could not tie my shoelaces, it just Read more

Toy Box #1 – Dolls (10:45am Traditional Worship)

Theme: Toy Box #1 – Dolls (Sunday 6 Sept, 2020)Series: Life Lessons from the Toy BoxBible Reading: Luke 18:9-14Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This week we start a new sermon series looking at profound Biblical principles and promises that we can learn from our childhood toys. Come with Phil as he dives into the toy box and talks about God’s love through the experience of dolls and soft toys!. Show 2 dolls … one beautifully wrapped up in plastic and scruffy Read more
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