Inner West Sermons

The beginning of a new series on what it means to be created as humans in the Image of God. Pete Greenwood takes on a journey through different views on the meaning of the Image, before showing how through sin it has been disfigured, and finally how it is being restored in the Perfect Image - Jesus Christ. Passages: Genesis 1:26-31; Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Corinthians 3:18

Guest preacher Chris Swann brings us to the stunning conclusion of Revelation - the vision of heaven coming down to earth as Jesus brings about the healing of creation. Chris helps us understand how to live in confident hope in light of this glorious future.

Jesus wins. That's the final verdict of Revelation. He wins over sin, evil, Satan and even death itself. He will win on the day he comes again to judge the world. But what does that mean for our lives today? Join Pete Greenwood as he explores this special topic.

Campbell Brice explores how Christians can live in culture without becoming enslaved by the beastly powers of greed, excess and consumerism.

Revelation 15-16 contain some disturbing images of judgement, reminiscent of the famous 10 Plagues of Egypt. But their deepest meaning helps us understand God's commitment to dealing with the world's problem with injustice, by punishing, warning and offering mercy.

The Dragon and Beasts from Revelation 12-14, including the infamous Mark of the Beast, are among the most confusing images in the whole book. The Beasts are the influence that the Dragon, Satan, hold over the world, using corrupt power to seduce and enslave. Pete Greenwood teaches us what it takes to be free of these beastly powers, and come into the life of the Lamb, Jesus Christ.

To give your allegiance to Jesus is to invite an uncomfortable life. Jon Tran teaches us how Revelation 7 & 11 provides some tender promises about how to endure suffering for the sake of Christ.

Chris Porter explains the enigmatic seals and trumpets of Revelation 6 and 8, and shows how they reveal how God gives us confidence to face chaotic moments in history.

Just as the earth revolves around the Sun, so all of reality revolves around the Throne of God. John's vision of this heavenly place gives us an insight into why Jesus is worthy of being the centre of our lives, and what difference that makes.

A church that does not have a healthy inner life cannot hope to withstand great external threats of living in a chaotic, fallen world. Pete Greenwood considers Jesus' warnings and encouragements to the seven churches of Revelation 2-3.

Pete Greenwood begins a new series on the weird and wonderful book of Revelation. He introduces us to John's vision, explains what an 'apocalypse' really is, and shows us how Christ gives us the power not to fear the tides of history.

Pete Greenwood brings the series on Acts to an end considering how Paul urges us to 'finish well' the endurance race we call life.

Jon Tran investigates how the Gospel of Jesus can help us navigate murky cultural waters.

How can a community develop enough grace to allow differences without fractures? Campbell Brice explores Acts 15 for the answer.

Is it possible for a community to gain and maintain racial unity? It seems like a long shot in our world of increasing racial division. But Acts 10 tells a different story. Pete Greenwood takes us through how the Gospel can bring harmony and overcome barriers.

Pete Greenwood introduces the most famous conversion to Christianity of all time - the experience of Saul/Paul on the Damascus Road. Here we discover three elements of a true conversion - an encounter with Jesus, an exposing of darkness, and an embrace of mercy and grace.

Pete Greenwood presents the challenge for Christians to be agents of restoration.

Jon Tran shows us the kind of deep community that is generated by a group of people who are empowered to live out the Gospel in everyday life.

Pete Greenwood teaches on how the Holy Spirit fuels the mission of God's people.

Pete Greenwood begins a new series on the book of Acts by calling the church to the type of prayer that God uses to bring revival to a city.

Campbell Brice preaches on the difficult privilege of prayer, and how we can come face to face with God.

Jon Tran preaches on the insidious nature of idolatry, and how only the Gospel has the power to bring true transformation.

Pete Greenwood asks the question "How would our lives change if God really lived among us?"

Guest preacher Andrew Judd from Ridley College explores the famous, and also rather enigmatic, Ten Commandments from Exodus 20.

Pete Greenwood explores how you can find true meaning and purpose for your life. The secret is found in this remarkable encounter with God on Mount Sinai.