All Saints Burwood Sermon-Cast

This week we continue looking at the theme of rest. We are in the midst of an anxiety epidemic in our culture, we are always having to buy more, we are always having to do more. Reading from Mark Chapter 6 this week, we are reminded that the Sabbath is an invitation to have one day to fully rest and recover from all that you do. We are encouraged to take the time on the Sabbath to embrace Christia...

This week we read the story of the death of John the Baptist. The story of John is a reminder that we are called to be people who tell the truth, and who listen to the truth. Sometimes we are called to speak the truth even when people won't like us for it or even when it is difficult. This was John's calling. Our challenge is can we tell the truth even when it is uncomfortable? Can we list...

Today we read from Mark Chapter 6 where Jesus is rejected at Nazareth and look and look at what relevance this has for our lives today. The message we are given is two-fold: 1. That if you have faith, find community 2. Don't try and wrestle with the people who aren't, try & find the people who are. Mark 6: 1-13 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsbur...

Today we join together and celebrate the confirmation of five of our members and welcome Bishop Peter Carrell who is here to perform the confirmations. After our confirmations today, we read a passage from Mark Chapter 4 where we see Jesus calming the storm and we reflect on what confirmation means. Making a declaration of faith, doesn't mean you will never have doubts or questions again. Jour...

Today we have Guest Speaker Dawn Harris. Dawn leads our weekly prayer group and is our first port of call for prayer request. This Sunday we reflect on a reading from Mark 4 and Dawn will be sharing with us on the importance and power of prayer. Mark 4: 26-34 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

With today’s reading from Mark, we explore the challenge of following Jesus. How he invites us out of our cultural norms and into his Kingdom, and the choice offered to us, to chose to follow Him even in the face of opposition. Mark 3:20-35 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

This week we return to the Book of Mark, Chapter 2, after a break between Easter and Pentecost. Today We look at the story of Jesus encountering the religious leaders and their disagreement over the Sabbath. Within this we find there is the invitation to deal with disagreements in a different way. And in reflecting on the Sabbath, the invitation to press pause and remind yourself that you are love...

Today we reflect a passage from Romans, looking at the theme of nature of humanity. We are presented with the challenge to face up to the darkness within us, and invited to recognise God will give us the courage to do this in hope. Romans 8:12-17 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

Today is Pentecost and we look at a passage in the book of Acts and what makes this unique is the descent of the Holy Spirit. The invitation this morning, that we can be filled with the Holy Spirit, that we can encounter a power outside of ourselves, a wonder inside and a universal message that changes us. John 15:26-27,16:4b-15 Acts 2:1-21 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube...

This Mother's Day, we take the opportunity to celebrate some of the women in the bible. To remind ourselves of the loving mothering side of God. "God is like a mother who shields us and advocates for us with her own body, her reputation, her everything. Seeing God like a mother demands that others recognize the worth of her children." Lee Ann M. Pomrenke Luke 1:46-55 https://allsaint...

Today we welcome Maja Whitaker who will be preaching for us today. Maja is the Academic Dean at Laidlaw College, an ordained pastor in the Equippers Church network and she is passionate about equipping people for life in Jesus Christ. She shares with us today, her reflections on disability, how it’s relevant to all of us, and how disability should not be a barrier to faith. Mark 10: 46-51 https://...

Today is an all age combined service, we welcome young and old to be with us, all together in Church this morning. That is part of the theme of today’s message - that God’s Kingdom is for everyone. Acts 8:26-40 https://allsaintsburwood.nz ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood

This week we look at a passage from Luke, where Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection. In a world that put’s so many questionable leaders on pedestals, we reflect on the challenge it can be to remain humble, honest and true to your beliefs, and we are encouraged to remember that the Messiah, whom God wants to rule the world, was broken, bruised and humble. Luke 24:36-48 https://all...

This first week after Easter we hear the story of one of Jesus’ disciples Thomas. Thomas is best known for his doubting. It is encouraging to realise that even Jesus’ closest followers had their doubts. It’s ok to have doubts - it’s even better when you face them head on and choose to look for answers. John 20:19-31 https://allsaintsburwood.nz ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood ⁠⁠https://...

Today is Easter Sunday and we break down the story of Easter in this special all age service before taking Communion together. As the British Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: “Hope is the quiet certainty that, in Christ, all things will one day be made right, even if we don’t know how yet.” John 20:1-18 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠...

Today is Palm Sunday, where we remember Jesus coming into Jerusalem and the crowds welcoming him. Then we turn to the story of Easter, and while it has become familiar, the story of Jesus’ death is incredibly powerful and moving. John 12:12-16 https://allsaintsburwood.nz ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all...

This Sunday we hear from Guest Speaker Matt Maslin, who is curate at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral. Matt talks to us about the meaning of Christs calling, in a world of chaos and a culture of comfort. “The greater question is not whether we are willing to suffer, but will we risk being fully alive?” Mark Scandrette, Practicing the Way of Jesus; Life Together in the Kingdom of Love John 1...

In the run up to Easter we take a break from the Book of Luke and move to the Book of John. This weeks passage looks at the themes of light and darkness, and we can see that it is not about how much God loved the world but in what way God loved the world. John 3:14-21 Philippians 2:6-8 https://allsaintsburwood.nz ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@allsaintsburwo...

Today our sermon comes from our new Community Events and Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Cassie Kamunaga. Cassie shares a bit about herself and talks to us about her passion for hospitality and mission, and we are encouraged to invite, engage, get uncomfortable and be accountable. Colossians 4:2-6, Luke 19: 5-7, Luke 22: 14 - 23 https://allsaintsburwood.nz ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsburwood ⁠⁠...

Today we are joined by the Bishop of Christchurch, Dr Peter Carrell. We find out a bit about the Bishop and he takes us through the story of the baptism of Jesus. Breaking the passage down to its 3 parts; baptism, the wilderness and mission. The Bishop demonstrates, that just as Jesus did not stop being loved by God when he is was in the wilderness, there may be tough times following God for us, b...

Today we read a passage from the Chapter of Mark, where Jesus heals a man with Leprosy, but the man does not do what Jesus asks of him. This passage is really an invitation to honesty. We live in a time when we expect things to go well for us. Sometimes, we need to remember that life is not going to be perfect. It's ok to tell God you are disappointed. It's ok to make mistakes. God is a Go...

Today we look at a particularly relevant passage for today where Jesus heals the many. We see two aspects of Jesus here. How he finds hope in dark places and how, if you want to be a transformative presence, the key is to spend time alone with God. Mark 1:29-39 John 15:5 allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-...

As we begin 2024, we may have face certain times and situations where we don't really know what to do, we may feel overwhelmed, we could feel alone. Today we look at a passage from 1 Corinthians Chapter 8, that demonstrates how we are not alone. As Paul explains, the key is being part of a community. Part of a community where we can support, help and encourage the weakest people within it, tho...

Advent Week 3 - Joy / Koa Today we continue our advent journey, lighting the third candle - looking forward with longing to Christmas - but even more to that day when everything will be put right in the world and Jesus' peace and justice will reign. John 1:6-8, 19-25 www.onedayhealth.org/donate allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spot...

Advent Week 2 - Peace / Rangimarie Christmas is almost here and today we have our special lessons and carols service, where we go through the story of Christmas with word and song. allsaintsburwood.nz facebook.com/allsaintsburwood youtube.com/@allsaintsburwood910⁠⁠ podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-saints-burwood