Sermons (Page 4)
A Christmas Pantomime – Christmas Eve 2025
A creative and humorous play a Christmas Pantomime performed by many of our kids and young people who have attended the “Countdown to Christmas” program. Hear the Christmas story through this creative Christmas Pantomime like you’ve never seen before! Heroes and Villains take the stage, with plenty of audience interaction, to help us find the light of Christmas.
The Light of Joy
Advent week #3 – The Light of JOYReading: Luke 2:1-20 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the third candle — the Candle of Joy. For some people, joy comes naturally at Christmas but for other the joy is more complicated. What does it mean to speak of “great joy” at Christmas? Our reading from Luke 2:1–20 shares the story of the shepherds who most likely were not initially feeling joyful — overlooked, tired, and Read more
The Light of Peace
Advent week #2 – The Light of PeaceReading: Luke 1:26-38 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain We continue our Advent journey as we light the second candle — the Light of Peace. We’ll be looking at Mary’s conversation with the angel in Luke 1:26–38, and that her first reaction wasn’t peace but rather she was “greatly troubled.” Why would words of favour and promise unsettle her? And how does she move from confused and overwhelmed to a place of trust and peace Read more
Jesus the King who walks with us
Title: Jesus the King who walks with usSeries: Christ the King SundayReading: Daniel 3:1, 8-30 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain In this sermon we celebrate Christ the King Sunday and we are reminded that Jesus is not a distant ruler sitting on a lofty throne, but a King who walks with us — even in life’s fiery trials. We will exploring Daniel chapter 3 – the story of Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego and the experience of standing up to power and Read more
GG#3 – Real Life
Title: Real LifeSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Mark 10:17-31 Preacher: Phil Swain What does it really mean to live a full, abundant, real life? This week, in the final message of our Growing Generosity series, Phil explores Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man and what it teaches us about where true life is found. Real life isn’t about accumulating more but about following Jesus’ way of generosity, freedom, and grace — discovering that in giving, we receive, and in letting go, Read more
GG#2 – Real Significance
Title: Real SignificanceSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Matthew 5:13-16 & Micah 6:6-8 Preacher: Phil Swain This Sunday is the second week in out Growing Generosity program — a three-week journey exploring what it means to live with generosity. Our theme this week is “Real Significance” – building on last week’s idea of God’s blessings to us, we will explore how we can find true meaning and fulfilment in life. We will also be looking at the second pillar of our Vision 2030 Read more
GG#1 – Real Happiness
Title: Real HappinessSeries: Growing GenerosityReadings: Matthew 5:1-12 Preacher: Phil Swain We begin our Growing Generosity program — a three-week journey exploring what it means to live with generosity. Each Sunday in worship we will focus on a different aspect of what it means to grow in generosity as followers of Jesus, both as individuals and as a church community – to live a life that reflects God’s extravagant grace and love in all we do. Our theme this week is Read more
Let Justice Flow, Let Grace Begin
Promises of HopeLet Justice Flow, Let Grace Begin Reading: Amos 1:1–2; 5:14–15, 21–24 Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim The prophet Amos calls us to see the world as God sees it — to confront injustice, to love what is good, and to let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. His words remind us that true worship is not found only in song or ceremony, but in lives shaped by mercy, fairness, and compassion. This Sunday, as Read more
Called by God – Elijah
Title: Called by God ElijahSeries: Old Testament / Called by GodReadings: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Preacher: Phil Swain Throughout this series we’re exploring what it means to be called by God — to listen for God’s voice, to respond with faith, and to discover how our unique gifts and stories become part of God’s bigger purpose. Each week we have been exploring biblical characters who remind us that calling isn’t just for prophets or pastors, but for all of us, right Read more
Called by God – Solomon
Called by God – Solomon Reading: 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 Preacher: Rev Kevin Kim This week we continue our series Called by God with the story of Solomon, the king entrusted with building the temple (1 Kings 5:1–5; 8:1–13). Solomon was called to construct a dwelling place for the name of the Lord — a task his father David longed to do but could not. The temple became a symbol of God’s presence and peace among his people, yet it Read more