Sermons from August 2026
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