Sermons
Anointed – David is chosen
Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 In our Old Testament journey we have reached the age of the Kings! Although God had promised the Hebrew people that God would be their king, the people really wanted a person king … but King Saul wasn’t quite working out as they had hoped. But God is a faithful God and through the process of discernment and anointing sets aside David to become a great leader for the Hebrew people. In Read more
Love – The 10 Commandments
Preacher: Gielie (Michael) LoubserBible Reading: Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9 The 10 Commandments are sometimes seen as a list of “thou shall not” – that God is somehow the moral police making sure that we don’t do anything naughty. Can the 10 Commandments be seen in a more positive light? Not a list of don’t but a gift to us from God on how to live a blessed life? Is the core of the 10 commandments an expression of God’s love for Read more
Encounter – I AM
This Sunday is the beginning of the Narrative Lectionary cycle and we are diving into the Old Testament all the way up to Advent. Over the next 6 weeks we will be looking at some different characteristics of what it means to be part of a family – and in particular the family of God. This Sunday we will be exploring what it means to belong. The best place to start is the beginning and we will be ponding the Read more
Struggle – Jacob Wrestles
In Genesis 32, Jacob is on his way to meet his estranged brother. He has recently finished 14 years labouring for his uncle Laban. So there is a lot on Jacob’s mind. That night, Jacob confronts his demon angel and they wrestle through the night. Often we have those dark nights of the soul where we wrestle with personal issues and circumstances. After this struggle in the wrestling match Jacob is given a new name and identity. So this is Read more
Obedience – God’s family finding Freedom
Obedience – God’s Family Finding FreedomPreacher: Liesl HomesBible Reading: Exodus 14: 1-4, 19-31 We are continuing our journey through the Old Testament and this time we are exploring the familiar story of Moses parting the Red Sea. Exodus 14 says that drowning 2000 people is “God’s great work”. Our student minister Liesl isn’t so sure about that. However, this story, which forms the basis of Israel’s national identity, highlights the idea that obedience to God’s commands leads to life, and Read more
Belonging – created to be connected
This Sunday is the beginning of the Narrative Lectionary cycle and we are diving into the Old Testament all the way up to Advent. Over the next 6 weeks we will be looking at some different characteristics of what it means to be part of a family – and in particular the family of God. This Sunday we will be exploring what it means to belong. The best place to start is the beginning and we will be ponding the Read more
I will lift my eyes [10:45]
Preacher: Phil Swain Bible Reading: Psalm 121 (Responsive) and John 14:1-6 Phil reflects on his last couple of weeks and weaves in two beautiful bible readings – John 14 and Psalm 121. There is also some great hymns!
Growing Young #3 – Prioritising Growing Young
Growing Young #3 – Prioritising Growing Young Speaker: Joanna DraytonBible Reading: Luke 10:25-37 and Mark 9:35-37 This is our last Sunday in Growing Young Program & we are thrilled to Joanna Drayton (who is not only a member of TUC but also PULSE Leader) sharing insights into the last two wedges on the Growing Young Program.
Growing Young #2 – Taking Jesus Message Seriously
Growing Young #2 – Taking Jesus’ Message Seriously Speakers: Phil Swain, Bec Swain and Max DayBible Reading: Luke 9:18-27 We are continuing with our Growing Young Program by exploring the next two wedges in our Growing Young Wheel – Empathy Now and Taking Jesus’ Message Seriously. Jesus encourages us to take our faith seriously … to pick up our cross and follow him and his example. This is a message that resonates with young people, so how do we as Read more
Growing Young #1 – Unlocking Keychain Leadership
Growing Young – Unlocking Keychain Leadership.Guest Speaker: Steve Molkentin (MOLK) from PULSE Bible Reading: Luke 2:41-52 This Sunday we launching our “Growing Young” program where we rethink, reimagine and recalibrate our ministry to young people and young adults. We are very blessed that we have as our guest speaker, Steve Molkentin (Molk) from the NSW Young People Unit – PULSE, coming to share with us about the program the importance of unlocking keychain leadership.