Sermons on Justice

Sermons on Justice

Lent #5 – Loosening the Chains of the Spiritually Poor

Loosening the Chains of the Spiritually Poor Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:13-20 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain In the last of our Lenten Series on Loosening the Chains we are looking at how we can help the spiritually poor. What does it mean for a person to be spiritually poor and how does the upcoming Easter message speak to this. A powerful ending for our series on injustice and a great way to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Click here to Read more

Lent #3 – A Broken world and broken people

A Broken World and broken PeopleBible Readings : Micah 6:6-8 / Luke 7:36-50Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim As our Lent journey brings us closer to the cross, this week we are considering the injustice and oppression that arise from “morally poor” decisions – issues such as racism, climate change, corporate greed and more. What does Jesus and the Bible say about these issues and how can we as Christians begin to loosen the chains of the injustice that morally poor decision Read more

Lent #2 – Eradicating Extreme Poverty, Hunger and Preventable illnesses

Loosening the Chains of the Materially PoorEradicating extreme poverty, hunger and preventable illnesses Bible Readings : Luke 19:45-47, Luke 8:43-48Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Last Sunday we were given a Lenten challenge to pray more, to give to those in need and to fast in the spirit of Isaiah 58 – to loosen the chains of injustice. But when the issues of extreme poverty, hunger and preventable illnesses are so large and complex, it can be overwhelming to know what to Read more

Lent #1 – Transforming Lives and Communities

Transforming Lives and CommunitiesBible Readings : Isaiah 58:1-12 / Luke 4:16-21Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We stand, between two seasons. Behind us is Epiphany, the period in which We begin our Lenten journey towards Easter with a world which is full of hardship and difficulties. The European war, East coast floods, and the heating up of politics before an election are wanting to dominate our thinking. But Lent traditionally is a time for prayer; fasting; and almsgiving (helping others). Lent is 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

Hunger

Theme: Hunger (Sunday 20 Sept, 2020)Series: HungryBible Reading: John 6:25-35Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This Service will be run Online Only – 9am on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Kids Church Activity Sheet Download Are you hungry? Do you have a real hunger for more of God? Do you hunger for things to be right and just in this world? Many people across the world are experiencing physical hunger but even more people are experiencing a spiritual hunger … wanting more Read more

Sorry, we’re Closed (Refugee Focused Worship)

Theme: Sorry, we’re closed (Sunday 13 Sept, 2020)Series: HungryBible Reading: Genesis 18:1-15Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This Service will be run Online Only – 9am on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/turramurrauniting/live/ Kids Church Activity Sheet Download Late last year, the Refugee Council declared 2020 as a “Year of Welcome”, a year when we consider what it means for countries and individuals to open their hearts to the people around the world in desperate need. Then COVID19 arrived and everything closed, including Read more

The Book of Job

Sunday 3rd March, 9am Worship. Bible Reading: Job 42:1-16 Preacher: Jonty Cornford Series: Pathways to Growth
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