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Hard Words 12 — Easter Sunday — I am with you always 20.04.2025 19:40 ↓

Jesus' last words in Matthew are a promise that makes the hard words from the Gospel possible.

Hard Words 11 — Good Friday — My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? 20.04.2025 21:15 ↓

Does God forsake Jesus at the cross? And what does it mean for us when we feel abandoned?

Hard Words 10 — Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters 13.04.2025 35:42 ↓

Jesus says whatever we do for the least in the kingdom, we do for him — and our future depends on it.

Hard Words 9 — Sell your possessions and give to the poor 06.04.2025 33:59 ↓

The kingdom of heaven turns our priorities upside down. Jesus invites us to let go of treasures on earth, empty our hands and grab hold of him to receive treasures in heaven.

Hard Words 8 — Jesus on Marriage, Divorce and Singleness 30.03.2025 37:25 ↓

Jesus calls us to be captured by the vision of the kingdom of heaven.

Hard Words 7 — Forgive seventy seven times 23.03.2025 42:31 ↓

Jesus says his kingdom is built on forgiveness.

Hard Words 6 — Take up your cross 16.03.2025 35:07 ↓

Jesus calls his disciples to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him.

Hard Words 5 — The Unforgivable Sin 02.03.2025 35:10 ↓

When the pharisees say Jesus is blasphemously driving out demons by the power of Beelzebul, he responds by raising the stakes on them.

Hard Words 4 — Not peace, but a sword 25.02.2025 32:19 ↓

As he sends his disciples out as sheep among wolves to announced his kingdom, Jesus declares that he has not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Hard Words 3 — Love your enemies 16.02.2025 34:33 ↓

Jesus calls children of God to a way of life that rejects violence and vengeance and treats others with love.

Hard Words 2 — Jesus on Anger and Lust 10.02.2025 35:47 ↓

Jesus calls us out of the cursed, destructive patterns of the serpent that lead to death and, through him, into patterns that lead to life.

Hard Words 1 — Repent 02.02.2025 29:54 ↓

Jesus calls us to repent — to turn to him because he brings the kingdom of heaven and so turn away from who we were.

Australian History Q&A 27.01.2025 56:07 ↓

This January 26 we heard about Australia's complex history and the role the church has played in it from resident historian Dr Amy Way .

AI Q&A 19.01.2025 48:47 ↓

During summer, well, January, we have panels where members of our church family answer questions from our church community. This morning Luke and Paul answered questions about AI.

Pictures of Promise — The Day of the Lord 22.12.2024 35:32 ↓

The Day of the Lord comes as God's king slays the dragon to liberate his beloved bride, the people of God.

Pictures of Promise 9 — The Servant 22.12.2024 33:47 ↓

Isaiah's pictures of promise develop most clearly into the image of the suffering servant, who brings forgiveness for sins and salvation for God's people.

Pictures of Promise 8 — The promise of Peace 08.12.2024 36:59 ↓

Isaiah's message is that war is a product of idolatry; humans declaring war on God. He will bring peace as he brings people out of exile and into life with him through his promised servant.

Pictures of Promise 7 — The promise of hope 01.12.2024 37:00 ↓

As Judah prepares to return from exile the question remains who will they put their hope in — the Living God or idols. God will reveal himself, and provide a template for humanity in his promised Servant King.

Pictures of Promise 6 — God's Spirit as the end of exile 24.11.2024 35:29 ↓

Isaiah promises that exile will end when a king reigns and God's Spirit is poured out.

Picture of Promise 5 — Remembering to remember God 17.11.2024 34:39 ↓

Israel and Judah face judgment for forgetting God; he is clearing the ground to create a fruitful people who will remember him.

Pictures of Promise 4 — Shelter and Shade 10.11.2024 40:06 ↓

Isaiah promises a day of the Lord when God will bring down violent nations to provide shelter and shade for his people.

Picture of Promise — The axe and the stump 04.11.2024 41:14 ↓

God promises to clear the ground for the branch of Jesse — a prince of peace who will lead his people home to him.

Pictures of Promise 2 — Fear and life in the Vineyard 27.10.2024 44:20 ↓

Isaiah calls God's people to fear God not the violent gods of the nation and fruitfully live as his people in the world.

Pictures of Promise 1 — Security and Sacred Trees 20.10.2024 36:37 ↓

Isaiah describes people looking for security and shelter amongst sacred groves and powerful trees. Where we choose will determine our destiny. God offers shelter through his branch, the Suffering Servant.