Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious. Outline Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30) The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7) Generous and fair (20:8-16) Our fair and generous God This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:

What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most? Outlines The empty receive (vv13-15) The full walk away (vv16-22) God does the impossible (vv23-30)

What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God

When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness. Outline Back to where it started (vv1-2) Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9) Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)

Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive. Outline How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22) A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27) A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34) The warning (v 35) Being forgiven and learning to forgive A great question came after the service and our...

How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)

What does Jesus think is great? In this message, we hear Jesus’ confronting and comforting words to us, whether we think we’re ‘great’ or a ’little one’. Outline Enter humbly (vv1-4) Receive little ones (vv5-10) Rejoice over wanderers (vv12-14)

What good is your religion, spirituality, or life philosophy if it has nothing to say in the face of suffering. In this Easter message, we hear how the resurrection of Jesus is the hope we need in suffering. Outline Where does suffering come from? How does Easter Sunday give hope in suffering?

We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution. Outline Our problem God’s solution

After the ‘mountain-top experience,’ when the reality of sin and suffering come crashing in, how can we still have faith in Jesus? Outline Jesus’ patience, power, and position Do you have faith?

There are some things you see that change everything. Seeing Jesus glory changes everything and changes you. Outline Look at Jesus (vv1-4) Listen to Jesus (vv5-8) Glory and Suffering (vv9-13) Glory and change (1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)

Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)

In the message we’re reminded of God’s gracious invitation to join the feast at his table. Outline Dead in Sin (vv1-3) Reconciled to God through Jesus (vv4-10) One in Christ (vv11-18) Welcomed at the Feast (vv19-22)

Have you ever felt like an ‘outsider’? In this part of Matthew’s biography of Jesus we see Jesus overflowing mercy to outsiders, a sign of God’s invitation to ’the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ Outline ‘Crumbs’ for the Unclean (vv21-28) A feast for those far-away (vv29-39) You’re invited to the feast! (Revelation 19:6-9)

In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour. Outline Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9) What really makes us unclean (vv10-19) The issue of the heart

Does Jesus care? Will Jesus provide? As we consider two amazing miracles, we see Jesus, the king of the Bountiful Kingdom, in action. Outline Jesus’ Feast (vv13-22) Jesus’ Identity (vv23-46)

In this message we see two different ways people reject Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a challenge for us to be humbly amazed by him. Outline Is Jesus too familiar? (13:53-58) Is Jesus a threat? (4:1-12) Humbly amazed by Jesus

What is your greatest treasure? In this message we explore reasons why the Kingdom of Heaven should be treasured about all else. Outline Priceless treasure (vv44-46) Why treasure? (vv47-49) Treasures new and old (vv51-52)

Have you ever had what you thought were unmet expectations? In this message we hear Jesus tell three stories that help us have right expectations for life following him now as we wait patiently for the complete coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Outline Hidden stories (vv24-33) Prophecy fulfilled (vv34-35) Kingdom revealed (vv36-43)

Do you (or someone you know) have selective hearing? What about with God? In this message, Jesus calls us to have ears to hear his message. Outline Nice story (vv1-9) Why stories? (vv10-17) Hear the story (vv18-23)

If Christ is building his church so that all creation will see the wisdom of God, what should churches do when we gather? Outline A model church Apostles’ Teaching (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11-13) Sharing (Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:17-35) Prayer (and song) (Acts 2:42, 47; Colossians 3:16-17) Adding (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25) Christ’s Church, Christ’s Way

How does ‘church’ bring glory to God? Outline By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24) to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25) one another (Romans 12) (A word about elders)

Why has the risen and ascended Lord Jesus made ’the church'? Outline The church Jesus builds (Matthew 16:16-18; 28:18-20) Called to be… (Ephesians 2:11-22; 3:8; 4:1-6) So that… (Ephesians 3:7-12; 4:11-16)

Outline The critical hour The critical failure The critical question

When there is opposition or persectuion, followers of Jesus may think they’re on the ‘wrong side of history’. But Psalm 2 explains why believers in Jesus can have bold confidence especially when ’the nations rage’. Outline Listen to the Song (Psalm 2) Why do the Nations (Still) Rage? Acts 13:26-33 Acts 4:23-31 Will you ‘kiss the Son’? (Note: the first few seconds have...