Lindisfarne Anglican Church Podcast

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 3, Paul warns Timothy — and us — that the last days (the time between Christ’s resurrection and His return) will be marked by terrible times. People will be selfish, proud, greedy, abusive, unloving, unforgiving, out of control, and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. Many will have a form of godliness but deny its power — false teachers who worm their way i...

In this sermon on 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Paul instructs Timothy (and all church leaders and believers) on how to lead faithfully amid inevitable conflict and the constant threat of false teaching. The key is not to avoid conflict, but to ensure it centres on gospel issues and helps people stick to Jesus. Paul uses two clear analogies: The Approved vs Unapproved Worker (2 Tim 2:15-19) Approved workers...

In this encouraging message from 2 Timothy 2:1-13, we hear Paul’s charge to Timothy — and to us — to “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” and to “join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” Starting with the remarkable endurance of the Anzacs at Gallipoli, we see how God calls us to guard the gospel, raise up the next generation of leaders, and work hard for the ki...

In this powerful message from 2 Timothy 1, we explore Paul’s final letter, written from prison as he faced suffering, abandonment, and imminent death. Paul urges his timid young protégé Timothy — and us — not to be ashamed of the gospel or of suffering for it, but to fan into flame the gift of God. Through the Holy Spirit, we receive power, love, and self-discipline, enabling us to stand firm, pas...

In this sermon, we explore the profound biblical truth of the Trinity — one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Starting from Genesis 1, we trace how Scripture reveals both the absolute oneness of God and the rich relational life within Him. We examine key New Testament passages that show the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working together in perfect unity, and we address commo...

In this Pentecost sermon, we journey from a powerful baptism day on the Cambodian border—where 80 people came to faith—to the explosive events of Acts 2. Discover how the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples with wind, fire, and the miracle of languages, fulfilling the Jewish Feast of Pentecost and launching a great harvest of 3,000 souls. Explore the Spirit’s dual work: writing God’s law on our...

In this message, we look at the final line of the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” While modern Western culture often ignores the spiritual realm, the Bible is clear that we live in a deeply spiritual world. The real battle we face — personally, culturally, and globally — is not merely physical or political, but spiritual (Ephesians 6:12). Jesus teach...

Explore how we, as God's children, are called to imitate Him. Learn to reflect divine character, embrace forgiveness, and live worthy lives through faith and the Holy Spirit's guidance.

In this message from our prayer series, we look at Jesus’ simple but profound invitation in the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us today our daily bread.” While children ask freely and without hesitation for what they need, many of us as adults find it surprisingly difficult to ask God for help. We don’t want to bother Him, we feel we should manage on our own, or our Western abundance tricks us into thinking...

Why does almost everyone pray at some point — even if they’re not sure who they’re praying to? In this opening message of our 4-week series “When You Pray”, we explore the built-in human longing to reach out to God, why prayer often feels difficult in our busy and distracted world, and how Jesus invites us to talk to our heavenly Father — honestly, like children. We look at what prayer actually is...

In this powerful message on Jesus’ final “I AM” statement, we explore John 15 where Jesus declares, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” Using the story of a neglected backyard lemon tree that only began to flourish when it received consistent care, we see a picture of our own spiritual lives. Just as the tree couldn’t bear fruit on its own, Jesus says clearly: “Apart from me you c...

In this message from John 14, Jesus speaks directly to His fearful disciples on the night before the cross — and to us in our own anxious world. With wars, rising costs, confusion, and uncertainty all around, Jesus offers these powerful words of comfort: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” He then makes one of the most important statements in the entire Bi...

"You're going to die." Harsh? Yes. True? Absolutely. With the US-Israel-Iran war escalating, WW3 fears rising, and people queuing for petrol in panic, death feels in the air again—just like during COVID. We try to cheat it with health hacks or legacies, but nothing works. Jesus however, changes everything. In John 11, He raises Lazarus after four days dead, proclaiming: "I am the resurrection and...

In February 2021, a ram named Baarack was rescued from the Victorian bush north of Melbourne — blinded and weighed down by over 35kg of matted wool after years alone. Once sheared, he could finally see, move freely, and thrive. His story mirrors ours before meeting Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In John 10, Jesus declares, 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.' Un...

In this first message of our 2026 Lent “I AM” series, we unpack Jesus’ bold declaration: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) We’ve all chased things that promised satisfaction — the perfect meal, the big promotion, success, comfort, even other religions — only to wake up hungry again. Jesus says there’s o...

In a world full of smooth-talking “life-givers” who tell us God’s boundaries are outdated, how do we stay safe? Using a vivid Australian beach illustration — red and yellow flags, rips, and a faithful lifeguard named Alex — Pastor Chris unpacks Jude 17-25 and shows us exactly how to contend for the faith once for all entrusted to the saints. You’ll discover: • How false teachers operate (grumbling...

In this sermon on the short but powerful book of Jude, we explore how God welcomes us into His family by sheer grace—called out of darkness, loved deeply now, and kept securely for eternity (Jude 1:1; "called, loved, kept"). But with this amazing gift comes responsibility: we must not abuse His grace or turn it into a license for immorality and self-rule (Jude 4). Jude, the brother of James (and h...

In a week marked by tragedy — an antisemitic attack at Bondi and escalating war on the Cambodia-Thailand border, where some of our missionary partners work — the darkness of our world feels overwhelming. Yet Scripture declares that this darkness is nothing new, and Christmas reminds us that a great light has already dawned. Drawing from Isaiah’s Servant Songs (especially Isaiah 49:1–6), this sermo...

In this Advent sermon—delivered on the morning of the tragic Bondi Beach attack—we explore the deep human longing for peace in a world filled with conflict, from global wars to personal divisions, even violent terrorist attacks. Drawing from Isaiah 9's prophecy of the "Prince of Peace," the New Testament fulfilment in Jesus (Luke 2, Colossians 1, Ephesians 2), and the future hope of Revelation 21,...

Dive into the raw cry of Psalm 130 this Advent: from the desperate depths of sin to the radiant hope of God's forgiveness, revealed in the arrival of Jesus at Christmas. Inspired by John Wesley's "strangely warmed heart" moment on May 24, 1738—where a struggling minister finally grasped grace through Christ alone—this sermon unpacks the Psalm's journey of mercy, patient waiting, and communal encou...

As we get closer to Christmas and the end of the year things can get very busy! Amidst the crazy time, it's easy to lose sight of the season's true meaning. In this Advent sermon, Chris shares a relatable tale of chaotic December prep contrasted with intentional spiritual readiness, inviting us to pause amid the busyness. Drawing from the ancient practice of Advent (Latin for "coming"), we explore...

In one of the Bible's most heart-wrenching stories, God tests Abraham: "Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and sacrifice him on the mountain I will show you." How could a father obey such a command? And what does this ancient tale whisper about the Father's love for us? Join us as we journey up Mount Moriah with Abraham and Isaac, uncovering staggering faith, a ram in the thicket, a...

In this heartfelt message, we explore the theme of promise-keeping through the story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis, contrasting human frailty with God's unwavering faithfulness. Drawing from everyday examples like a Bluey episode where a dad's broken promise leads to disappointment, the sermon highlights how people often fail to keep their word—intentionally or not—but God never does. Recapping...

In this message from Genesis 18-19, explore the dramatic clash of divine judgment and undeserved mercy as God rains fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. From Abraham's bold prayer—bartering God down from 50 to just 10 righteous souls—to Lot's heartbreaking compromise and narrow escape, discover how God's promises to Abraham extend scandalous grace even to the undeserving. Sodom's fall reminds us of sin's c...

In this sermon from Genesis 17-18 we explore the raw tension of waiting on God's promises — as Abraham and Sarah's decades of longing for a child. 24 years since God's call in Genesis 12, the LORD appears to 99-year-old Abram: "Walk before me faithfully and be blameless." Discover how God's covenant renames Abram to Abraham ("father of many"), seals it with circumcision as a sign of grace (echoing...