Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

Christmas 2025 message. Outline Why do we need God’s blessing? Why is Mary blessed? How you can be blessed too.

A message from our carols service. Outline Martha’s complaint Mary’s better choice

In this message from Philippians 4 we hear of the joy of generous, costly, partnership in the gospel. Outline In Christ we learn contentment (vv10-13) In Christ we learn generous partnership (vv14-16) In Christ we benefit from partnership (vv17-20) In Christ our ‘circles’ grow (vv21-23)

How should we deal when we conflict or tension with others? In this message from Philippians, we hear how the gospel gives us the resources we need to deal with conflict and know God’s peace. Outline Be united (vv2-3) Guard your heart and mind (vv4-9)

What’s your goal or purpose for life? In this message, we hear Paul’s encouragement to follow his example and press on to the goal of knowing Christ. Outline Press on to the goal (3:12-16) Follow the right examples (3:17-21) Press on and Stand Firm (4:1)

Can you be confident before God? In this message, we hear the great news that, through faith in Christ, we can be 100% confident in our standing before God. Outline Another example (vv1-3) Confidence in ‘the flesh’ (vv4-6) Confidence in Christ (vv7-11)

In this message we hear how Jesus powerfully changes his people, so we might shine brightly. Outline The gospel and work (vv12-13) Gospel light (vv14-18) The example of gospel-workers (vv19-30)

Jesus - both by his example but, even more, as we’re united to him, teaches the humility needed for unity. Outline A Call to Unity and Humility (vv1-4) United to the Humble Christ (vv5-8) United to the Exalted Christ (vv9-11) Living Gospel Humility

What’s your number one priority in life? What gets you out of bed and going? What sustains you when things are tough? In this message from Philippians 1, we hear that the gospel and glory of Christ is to be the number one priority for Christians. Outline Gospel priority over prison (vv12-18) Gospel priority over life or death (vv19-26) Gospel priority over identity (vv27-30) Is the gospel ou...

So often our hopes become disappointments. But what about hope in God? Outline Let us rejoice In God’s character. In God’s power. In God’s providence. In God’s care. Hope is found. Hope is a dangerous thing.

What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people. Outline To God’s holy people (vv1-2) Are you thankful? (vv3-6) What fills your heart? (vv7-8) What do you pray? (vv9-11)

Family can make us feel complex emotions: it can be both a source of joy and safety but also a cause of anguish, longing, or grief. As we finish this series in Matthew’s gospel we hear Jesus rebuke of those who should be in God’s family but have broken faith and also the precious promise of a place in the family of the king. Outline Will you see the signs? (vv38-45) Who’s Jesus’ family...

In this message we hear Jesus serious warning for those who think they can stay on the fence with him. Outline David or the Devil? (vv22-27) Satan’s Kingdom Plundered (vv28-29) So Find Forgiveness (vv30-37)

Where can we find true rest? When Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees for not ‘keeping’ the Sabbath, he responds by showing that he is the greater Sabbath, King, and Temple. Outline Jesus is Greater (vv1-8) Jesus is Good (vv9-14) Jesus is Gentle and Just (vv15-21)

A sermon on John 1:1-18 by guest preacher, Leo Woodward. Outline Introducing the Word (Jesus) The Role of John the Baptist The Word Becomes Flesh Responses to the Word Life’s Most Important Decision

Are you weary or burdened? In this message, we hear Jesus invitation to those who are. Outline What pleases God? (vv25-27) What is Christ’s heart? (vv28-30) Find Rest in Christ During the sermon two books by Dane Ortland were mentioned: Gentle and Lowly The Heart of Jesus

What gets you excited? And what comes from this? In this message from Psalm 96 from Bill Colyer, our international mission partner , we’re encouraged to sing about God’s goodness to all the nations.

What do you find yourself doubting? In this message from Matthew 11 we hear Jesus deal mercifully with those who doubt. Outline Are you the coming one? (vv1-6) Is he the messenger? (vv7-15) How will you respond? (vv16-24)

What is worth suffering rejection and opposition? In this message, we hear Jesus speak of how his eternal kingdom is even worth enduring persecution. Outline Be on Guard Why persecution? Why endure it?

How do you respond when you see the ‘mess’ of our world? In this message, we hear how Jesus responded and what he calls his followers to do. Outline Jesus’ Compassion (9:35-38) Jesus’ Call (10:1-4) Jesus’ Command (10:5-15)

Who can you trust? In this message we hear that Jesus is trustworthy. Outline Trusting Jesus Rejecting Jesus Will you trust the king? During this sermon, an earlier message on Mark 5 is mentioned. You can listen to that sermon here .

Who does Jesus call to his table? Those who know they’re sinners. Do you know Jesus welcome and will you extend it to others? Outline Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-8) Jesus’ Company (vv9-13) Celebrating Jesus (vv14-17)

Jesus has power over physical and spiritual chaos—will you follow him? Outline Jesus’ power over the physical world (vv23-27) Jesus’ power over the spiritual world (vv28-34) Following the powerful Son (vv18-22)

It’s no good taking your concerns to someone who doesn’t have the authority to change things. But Jesus is one with authority. Outline Jesus’ authority to cleanse (vv1-4) Jesus’ authority for the world (vv5-13) Jesus’ authority and the cross (vv14-17) (Note: the recording was started a few seconds into the sermon.)

Message on Christ’s grace to sinners from guest preacher, Peter Bloomfield. Outline Grace for the bleeding woman Grace for Jairus Christ still performs his ministry of grace!