Chatswood Baptist Church

Learning the hard way Have you ever had to learn a lesson the hard way? You were warned! You were told not to go there or not to do whatever it was that you were planning to do, but instead …

Everyone can relate to the phrase ‘Don’t waste your life’. In one sense especially in affluent Australia it is the battle cry. What do most people on the north shore of Sydney want for their kids. Do well at school, …

1. Hard to convince What does it take to convince you of something? What does it take to help you change your mind, to switch from one thing to another? Are you easy to persuade or do you dig your …

Life in a fallen world We live in a fallen world, where things aren’t as they should be. Mass shooting in the US This year alone there have been 250 mass shooting in the US. According to the Washington Post, …

Ecclesiastes is a Wisdom Book and is also Scripture Now I am recapping a little here when I say that Ecclesiastes is a Wisdom Book. Together with the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Job and Song of Solomon. These 5 books …

Wealth and possessions Australians are generally among the wealthiest people in the world. According to one report, Australians in 2021 topped the world rankings for median wealth per person. The same report also highlighted the fact that in Australia almost …

What are you living for? I’m aware that there are two main groups here today, that I’m speaking to. First, there’s the regulars of Chatswood Baptist Church, here in one sense, because you’re here for church! But also because it’s …

Watch your step Have you ever had to be very careful where you stepped, where and how you placed your foot? Maybe you’ve been crossing a stream and had to step from one rock to the next to get across. …

  The teacher sees the overwhelming futility of life, despairs and despondent and wonders how to respond. Good morning Would you please join me as i ask for God’s help in prayer? Dear Heavenly Father We thank you that all …

The Great Resignation Many of us have probably come across the term ‘the great resignation’ over the past year. It was coined by Professor Andrew Klotz in the US as he predicted up to 40% of the global workforce would retire …

Introduction The passage that has just been read speaks loudly to me. I spent my early adult years with my identity and my worth tied up exclusively with work, pleasure and possessions. I was all about having a good time …

Life is fleeting This year in October is my 60th birthday which is in my mind a significant milestone. A significant milestone Not only am I not a young man anymore, but soon, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, I won’t …

1. Everything must change There are moments in life where everything changes for a person. When you get married When you get married you can’t just go on living as though you are still single. You have another person to …

What if there was no Easter? What would that mean for you? It’s Easter Sunday. An exciting day of the year. A good day for most of us… But why is it a good day? What do we value personally …

Introduction You know I’m a little soppy, what I mean is that I am one of those people that cries in movies & when reading books. I enjoy a good redemption story and a good love story. Having said all …

1. Labouring in vain Last summer, the one just gone, was a very frustrating and unfruitful season for me in the garden. Although I sowed and planted quite a few different types of vegetables, all the rain meant that much …

Introduction Some of you may know that I’ve been recently living amongst college community as part of the theological college I attend. There are a range of personalities and people from different backgrounds who live in close proximity to one …

Introduction 24 years ago Larissa and I were married and how we both live life changed forever. We were now not two single people, but one married couple. We had promised ourselves in love and faithfulness to each other until …

Authenticity and Private Faith It doesn’t happen often, but I think that our postmodern, secular culture has actually got something right about faith. Particularly in light of what Jesus has to say to us in this passage today. Two things …

1. Our times Over the last few years many of us have perhaps felt overwhelmed by the events that we have seen going on in our world. Some believers are wondering whether these things that we see happening are the …

Ted Lasso Vs Suits One of the most popular TV shows in 2021 was the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. It revolves around an American football coach who is hired to coach an English football club – despite the fact …

1. Like father like son A few years back I went to family funeral. It was for my uncle on my dad’s side of the family. At the time my father who has now passed away, was ill and unable …

Are Christians a blessing? If you asked your friends or workmates whether they think Christianity has been good for the world… what do you think they’d say? You’d probably get a whole variety of answers, wouldn’t you. Some positive and …

The blessed When we think about those who we might regard as fortunate or blessed in this life, we often think of those around us who seem to be successful or are well off or well to do. We think …