Sermons
A Promise is more than a Prediction
Narrative Lectionary / Old Testament – THE GOD WHO PROMISES A Promise is more than a Prediction / The Story of Joseph Reading: Genesis 39:1-23. Preacher: Phil Swain We continue our series The God who promises with the story of Joseph. Joseph had been given extraordinary dreams about what his future might hold, but his life seemed to be heading in exactly the opposite direction. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused and thrown into prison, Joseph’s story Read more
Living between Promise and Fulfilment
Narrative Lectionary / Old Testament – THE GOD WHO PROMISES Living between Promise and FulfilmentThe Story of Abram and Sarai Reading: Genesis 12:1-9. Preacher: Phil Swain God calls Abram and Sarai to leave what is familiar and travel towards a future they cannot yet see. God promises them a home, a family and a blessing that will reach far beyond their own lives. So they set out … but when they arrive, the land is already inhabited, they still have Read more
Can God be Trusted
Narrative Lectionary / Old Testament THE GOD WHO PROMISES Reading: Genesis 6:5–22; 8:6–12; 9:8–17. Preacher: Phil Swain We live in a world where promises are easily made and often broken. Political promises can be vague, qualified or quietly forgotten, while even our personal promises do not always hold. So why should we treat God’s promises differently? This Sunday we begin our Old Testament series, The God Who Promises, with the story of Noah. It is not an easy story, containing Read more
Reflecting Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #3 – REFLECTING WATER Readings: Romans 8:14-28 and Psalm 148:1-13. Preacher: Phil Swain We conclude our Living Waters series with Reflecting Waters—an interactive journey of worship, reflection and prayer, as we encounter the wonder of creation and join in its praise. Instead of a sermon, there will be two short reflections based on Romans 8 and Psalm 148 … helping us to sit in the wonder of God’s creation and inviting us to respond with praise and Read more
Flowing Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #2 – FLOWING WATER Reading: John 7:37–39 and Revelation 22:1–5. Preacher: Phil Swain We continue our Seasons of Creation series and hear Jesus’ invitation: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” In a world, and sometimes in lives, that can feel dry, weary or depleted, Jesus offers the renewing presence of God’s Spirit. Yet the living water Christ gives is not meant to remain within us: it flows through us, bringing life and hope Read more
Living Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #1 – LIVING WATER Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-12. Preacher: Rev Bill Thomas This Sunday at 9am we begin our Season of Creation series, joining Christians around the world in reflecting on our shared calling to care for God’s creation. The 2026 theme is Living Water, inspired by Ezekiel’s vision of a river flowing from the temple and bringing life, healing and renewal wherever it goes. Bill will be preaching from Ezekiel 47:1–12, helping us explore what this picture Read more
Strengthen in our inner being
Sacred Texts: words to live byStrengthened in your inner being / What’s forming you? Readings: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 Thess 5:11-18 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain In the final week of our Sacred Texts series, Phil will explore Paul’s prayer that we might be “strengthened in our inner being” and become rooted and grounded in Christ’s love. In a world where so many voices, pressures and experiences are continually shaping us, what does genuine inner strength look like—and what is forming us? Read more
Seeking God’s Kingdom
Sacred Texts: words to live bySeeking God’s KingdomReadings: Luke 12:22-34 Preacher: Peter and Edwina Baily Edwina and Peter Baily share some of their experiences from their recent trip to Zambia, including time spent with Zambia’s Child and Ipalo Christian School. As part of our Sacred Texts series, they will reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 12:22–34 — his invitation not to be consumed by worry about the practicalities of life, but instead to “seek God’s kingdom”. Through stories and reflections Read more
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts
Sacred Texts: words to live bySo that Christ may dwell in your heartsReadings: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 10:38-42 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This sermon we begin a new worship series exploring some of the “sacred texts” that people in our church identified as especially meaningful to them. We begin with a beautiful prayer from Ephesians 3, where Paul prays that Christ may dwell in our hearts and that we might know the love of Christ that goes beyond knowledge. It is Read more
and Finally
And finally… Readings: Ephesians 6:10-20Preacher: Rev Dr Keith Garner This recording comes from Rev Kevin Kim’s closure of ministry service. We were delighted to welcome Rev Keith Garner, who preached from Ephesians 6:10–20 on “And Finally…“. Reflecting on the closing words of the New Testament letters, Keith encouraged us to give thanks for the past, finish well, and embrace God’s future with fresh hope. Reflection Questions Exploring the Passage (Ephesians 6:10-20) Exploring the Sermon Themes Going Deeper Sermon Transcript It’s Read more