Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

Many of us have bad dreams about being caught out, unready for something. In this message we hear Jesus’ warning to be ready for his coming. Outline The parable of five sensible and five silly bridesmaids (vv1-13) The parable of two wise and one wicked servant (vv14-30) A sermon about separation (vv31-46)

When anxious things are happening, it’s easy to feel worried and alarmed. But Jesus teaches his disciples to find hope and comfort in him. Outline The context (vv1-3) Stand Firm (vv4-31) Be Ready (vv32-51)

Jesus holds nothing back as he condemns hypcritical religious authorities. But the good news is that where leaders fail, Jesus fulfills. Outline Self-glorifying Leaders (vv1-12) Hypocritical Leaders (vv13-32) Judgement and Mercy (vv33-39) Note: due to technical issues, the audio quality is lower than usual.

The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God. Outline Politics (vv15-22) Religion (vv23-33) Morals (vv34-40) Identity (vv41-46)

In this message we hear three stories Jesus told to warn religious hypocrites and reveal God’s big, generous, invitation. Outline Change (21:28-32) Consequence (21:33-46) Chosen (22:1-14)

In this confrontation in the temple, Jesus shows he has heavenly authority to judge and save. Outline Pedigree (vv12-16) Power (vv17-22) Passion (vv23-27)

How do you respond to a visit from royalty? In this message from Matthew 21, we hear how the coming of Jesus shows his gentle power and moves us to praise him. Outline Our Lord says (vv1-3) Our king on a donkey (vv4-7) Praising the king (vv8-9) Who is this? (vv10-11)

What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil. Outline A letter of love (vv1-4) Keep being faithful (vv5-8) Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12) Spread peace (vv13-15) Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. Y...

This message is an occasional sermon, upon the Gympie Presbyterian Church becoming a ‘calling’ church and the induction of Daniel Saunders as the called minister. Outline Who is Gympie Presbyterian Church? How did you get here? Where are you going? Why do you exist? What should you do now?

We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God. Outline Love in Truth (vv1-3) Walk in Love (vv4-6) Remain in Truth (vv7-11) Love in Truth (vv12-13)

A sermon on Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, showing Jesus’ power to give eternal life. N.b. the first few moments of this sermon were not recorded Outline Difficult circumstances Dynamic results Different reactions

When things are disappointing or hard, Christ gives his people strength to faithfully waiting with the hope of resurrection. Outline Strength for faithful mourners (Daniel 10) Faithful resistance (Daniel 11) Everlasting blessing for faithful waiters (Daniel 12) (N.b. the audio recording is of a lower quality than normal due to a technical issue.)

Our 2025 Christmas message, reflecting on Luke 2 and Romans 5:1. Outline Jesus’ promise Who’s the promise for? A saviour? Real peace…with God

A Christmas carols message reflecting on the real wealth Jesus brings when he ‘became poor’ as he took on our humanity. Outline ‘That Poor Lowly Stable’ ‘He Came Down’

God’s promises should lead us to prayer. In this message, we hear Daniel’s heartfelt confession of sin and of God’s righteousness and mercy. Outline Prayer: Confess sin (vv1-14) Prayer: Confess God’s righteous mercy (vv15-19) God answers prayer! (vv20-27) (N.b. this recording was from our live-streaming microphone and at times is difficult to understand.)

We sometimes feel the weight of the cycle, the repeat of history. Will we never learn? Will saddness and suffering just keep going? In this message from Daniel 8, we see both the disress of history’s repeat which finds fulfillment and release in Jesus. Outline How long? (vv1-14) Persia, Greece, and Persecution (vv15-27) Destroy this temple and it will be raised (John 2:19; 1 Corinthians 3:17...

When the world feels chaotic and volitile, who is really in control? As we explore Daniel’s vision and it’s interpretation, God strengthens his people to find secure hope in his future and to proclaim the eternal Kingdom of the Son of Man. Outline Violent beasts and heavenly judgment (vv1-14) The beasts and judgment explained (vv15-28) The Son of Man coming on the clouds (Mark 13:24-27...

Daniel 6 is the well known account of Daniel in the lion’s den, an event that inspires faithfullness in and points to the faithfulness of the Living God. Outline The trap is set (vv1-9) A quiet life in godliness (vv10-18) The living God rescues (vv19-28)

In this message from Daniel 5 we’re encouraged to learn from Belshazzar’s foolish, stubbornnes, and to respond in repentance and faith when ’the writing’s on the wall'. Outline Mocking God (vv1-9) A Message from God (vv10-31) Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great (Revelation 18-19)

In this sermon from Phil Stolk from Noosa Presbyterian Church , we hear how God calls his people to live changed lives, living sacrifice lives, in view of his mercy.

In this message from Daniel 4, we hear the great news that God is God, and the challenge to therefore humble ourselves. (N.b. the first minute of this recording is of a lower quality.) Outline A message for the world (vv1-3) A message for the king (vv4-27) …that is learned the hard way (vv28-37) The humble one is glorified (Philippians 2:5-11) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

Have you ever been in a situation requiring costly obedience to God? In this message from Daniel 3, we hear why it’s worth trusting God and obeying him, even in the face of severe pressure.

We can feel insecure and anxious when there’s disruption and change in our world. In this message from Daniel 2, we’re encouraged to find security and confidence in knowing the loving God who rules the world and controls history. Outline The dilemma (vv1-13) The source of a solution (vv14-30) The statue and the stone (vv31-45) Praise and promotion (vv46-49) Trusting God in interesting...

In a faithless World, we can be faithful to God because God is faithful to his promises. Outline Setting the Scene (vv1-4) What happens in Babylon? (vv4-7) They’re in Babylon but Babylon’s not in them (vv8-16) And God gave (vv17-21)

You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)