Griffith Presbyterian Church

In this episode of our Jeremiah series, we hear God’s sobering declaration of judgment. After years of persistent warning, Judah is told that exile is coming—and they will drink the cup of God’s wrath. Yet this judgment does not stop with Judah; the nations themselves will be swept into turmoil under God’s sovereign hand. We’ll explore what it means for God to be patient yet just, how His wrath fi...

Jeremiah sees two baskets of figs—some good, some rotten. God uses this picture to show that the people of Judah who submit to his discipline will become like good fruit, while their leaders remain spiritually spoiled. We’ll explore how God preserves a faithful remnant even in times of judgment.

God promises to raise up the perfect shepherd-king while exposing the corruption of Judah’s false prophets. Their lies have led the people astray, but God’s word stands firm. This episode uncovers the contrast between wicked leadership and the righteous King still to come.

King Zedekiah asks God for last-minute help—but the answer is a firm and devastating “no.” Both he and the kings before him have rejected God, and now God rejects their request. In this episode, we explore why desperate prayers cannot override years of rebellion, and how true leadership must surrender to God’s rule.

Jeremiah is beaten, mocked, and humiliated for speaking God’s word. His response is a raw mixture of pain, honesty, and praise. In this episode, we sit with Jeremiah’s complaint and God’s assurance that rescue will come. His struggle teaches us how to bring our deepest wounds before God without losing hope.

In this episode of our Jeremiah series, we watch God send Jeremiah to a potter’s house to reveal a confronting truth: Israel is like clay in the hands of its Maker. He shapes, reshapes, and judges as he wills. We’ll explore how God’s sovereignty sits alongside human responsibility, and why refusing to repent leaves Israel—and us—on dangerous ground.

In this episode of our Jeremiah series, we watch Judah’s sin carved deeply into their hearts and lived out in stubborn disobedience—especially in their refusal to honour the Sabbath. Through Jeremiah, God exposes a people who have turned away from Him and trusted in everything else. Yet even here, God holds out a choice: the curse of rebellion or the blessing found in obedience. We’ll explore how...

In this episode of our Jeremiah series, we step into a confronting passage where God announces approaching disaster and deep distress for Judah. Their idolatry and unfaithfulness will bring judgment—but in the middle of this bleak message, Jeremiah himself finds refuge in the Lord. We’ll explore how God’s justice and mercy stand side by side, what it means to trust Him when circumstances collapse,...

As we return to our series in Jeremiah, this passage confronts us with a sobering reality: God promises judgment on Israel—a ruin so complete that even Moses and Samuel couldn’t intercede. Yet within the warning is a surprising thread of mercy. If they repent, God will spare them, restore them, and make them strong again. In this episode we explore the tension between divine justice and divine com...

In this eleventh episode of  Peacewise , we reflect on the great cloud of witnesses who lived and endured by faith. We are saved by faith just as they were—trusting in God’s promises, embracing His call, and looking forward to something better. We’ll walk through the stories of these Old Testament figures to see how faith fuels perseverance, shapes obedience, and anchors our lives in the God who r...

In this final episode of our  Peacewise  series, we turn to the solid hope God gives His people through Christ. The writer of Hebrews shows us that God’s promises are unshakeable, and our hope in Jesus is like an anchor—firm and secure—holding us close to Him. We’ll explore how this anchor steadies us in the midst of conflict, strengthens us when reconciliation feels costly, and reminds us that Go...

In this final episode of our  Peacewise  series, we explore Paul’s sweeping vision of God’s reconciling work in Christ. God reconciles us to himself as the ultimate demonstration of his love—restoring what was broken and making us new. And then he entrusts us with the same ministry of reconciliation. We’ll unpack how the gospel transforms our approach to conflict, why restored relationship is at t...

In this eighth episode of our  Peacewise  series, Paul sets out a powerful vision for Christian love—one that overcomes evil not by retaliation, but by doing good. Even to our enemies. We’ll explore why vengeance belongs to God alone, how love disarms hostility, and how the gospel empowers us to respond to mistreatment with integrity, mercy, and a supernatural goodness that reflects Christ Himself...

In this seventh episode of our  Peacewise  series, Jesus’ words cut straight through our excuses and delays: if we know there’s an issue with someone, we go and be reconciled. Broken relationships matter deeply to God, and Jesus calls us to pursue peace with urgency. We’ll look at why reconciliation is an act of worship, how unresolved conflict harms our hearts, and what it practically looks like...

In this sixth episode of our  Peacewise  series, Paul calls us to come alongside those caught in sin with a spirit of gentleness. We gently restore others because that is how God deals with us—patiently, kindly, and without triumphalism. We’ll explore what it means to carry one another’s burdens, how humility protects us as we help others, and why restoration is a defining mark of a Spirit-shaped...

In this fifth episode of our  Peacewise  series, we turn to David’s heartfelt confession in Psalm 51. His words model what it looks like to own our sin honestly and humbly before God. In any conflict, we must accept responsibility for our contribution—no excuses, no minimising, no blame-shifting. We’ll explore how true repentance opens the door to healing, why integrity matters in reconciliation,...

In this fourth episode of our  Peacewise  series, Jesus calls us to get real about our own hearts before pointing out the faults of others. His teaching on logs and specks exposes the tendency to judge quickly while ignoring our own blind spots. We’ll explore why humility is essential for healthy conflict resolution, how self-examination clears the path for genuine reconciliation, and how Christ l...

In this third episode of our  Peacewise  series, we look at Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the radical call to forgiveness it contains. Since God has forgiven us an immeasurable debt, we are invited to stand on higher ground—extending that same grace to others. We’ll explore how the gospel reshapes our instinct to hold onto hurt, why forgiveness is central to Christian reconciliatio...

In this second episode of our  Peacewise  series, we explore how the gospel reshapes the way we think about conflict. Paul calls the Corinthian church to move beyond punishment, bitterness, and division, and instead to extend forgiveness, comfort, and restoration. We’ll unpack how the gospel frees us from old patterns and equips us to respond to conflict with a renewed mind—one that reflects Chris...

In this first episode of our new  Peacewise  series, we explore how James exposes the true source of conflict: our selfish desires. When these desires take hold, they ignite relational fires that are deeply un-Christian. Together we’ll unpack why conflict runs so hot, how pride accelerates the burn, and how God calls us to walk a better way—the way of humility, submission, and peace.

In this episode, we explore 2 Thessalonians 3:1–15, where Paul urges believers to live responsibly by working hard and not becoming idle. A wise person doesn’t take advantage of others but contributes faithfully and provides for their needs. Join us as we reflect on how diligence, discipline, and generosity reflect godly wisdom in everyday life.

In this episode, we explore 1 Peter 3:1–7 and the wisdom needed for a godly marriage. Peter shows that while marriage is a good gift from God, it requires humility, honour, and understanding from both husbands and wives. Join us as we reflect on how wise living shapes strong, Christ-centred marriages marked by respect, grace, and mutual care.

In this episode, we explore James 3:1–12, where James warns about the power of the tongue. A wise person learns to control what they say, knowing that words can either build up or destroy. We reflect on how speech reveals the heart, and how true wisdom is shown through self-control and consistent, godly speech. Join us as we consider what it means to honour God with our words.

In this episode, we look at James 1:19–27 and the wisdom of controlling our anger. James teaches that human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires, and that true wisdom is shown through listening carefully, speaking slowly, and living out God's Word. Join us as we explore how wise living means turning from reactive anger and embracing a life shaped by humility, obedience, and god...

In this episode, we explore Proverbs 31:1–31, a portrait of wisdom in action through the life of a noble woman. Far from an unattainable ideal, this passage shows how wise women live—fearing the LORD, working diligently, caring for others, and building strength and character over time. Join us as we reflect on how godly wisdom shapes everyday life and blesses families, communities, and the next ge...