Lindisfarne Anglican Church Podcast

In Genesis 16, Abram and Sarai's impatience leads to a heartbreaking detour—jealousy, cruelty, and a fleeing servant. But in the desert of despair, God meets Hagar as El Roi, the God Who Sees, promising hope amid the pain. Drawing from James 4, Proverbs 19, Psalm 56, and 2 Corinthians 1:20, this sermon explores the wreckage of our own plans versus the faithfulness of God's "Yes" in Christ. Ever fe...

In the arid wilderness of waiting, Abram stands childless and landless, his heart echoing the drought-stricken farmer's desperate hope for rain. Yet God breaks through the silence with a vision of stars beyond counting—promises of descendants, a homeland, and a blessing that ripples to all nations. Drawing from Genesis 15, this sermon explores how Abram's raw honesty meets God's unwavering faithfu...

In this sermon on Genesis 13-14, we see the tension between immediate gratification and long-term faithfulness. Recapping Genesis 12's promise to Abram and his failure in Egypt, the message dives into Abram and Lot's separation: Abram selflessly lets Lot choose first, but Lot impulsively selects the lush Jordan plain toward Sodom—beautiful like Eden or Egypt, yet without seeking God's guidance—lea...

Our Children and Young Person Minister Jono Thomas's brings us this sermon on Genesis 12, where God's lavish promises to Abraham ignite a life-changing journey. Watch as Abraham steps out in radical trust, leaving everything behind for the unknown. But then, the plot twists: Abraham's fear leads to a failure to trust God's gracious promises. Jono unpacks how we all stumble like Abraham, yet God's...

In this final message of our 1 Timothy series, we dive into Paul's urgent words to Timothy on the dangers of loving money and the freedom of godly contentment. Ever watched Opal Hunters and wondered about the thrill of chasing elusive wealth? Join us as we explore how the early church thrived on generous hearts (like Priscilla & Aquila), why "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Ti...

Discover God’s call to care for widows and support church leaders with wisdom and love. In this sermon, we explore biblical teachings from 1 Timothy 5, highlighting the importance of discerning care that empowers rather than enables. Through stories like Gladys, a widow uplifted by a church’s kindness, and practical lessons from Scripture, learn how to reflect God’s heart in your community. Join u...

In this sermon on 1 Timothy 4:1–16, we explore the spiritual battle against false teaching and how to stand firm in God's truth. Discover how Satan uses deceptive guides to lead people astray, and learn how to trust the Bible as your map and compass for life. With practical insights and a personal story of faith, this message challenges us to grow in godliness, lead by example, and invest in God’s...

In this sermon from 1 Timothy 3, we explore Paul’s timeless instructions to Timothy on raising godly leaders for the church. Just as a ship needs a faithful captain to navigate stormy seas, the church needs leaders who reflect Christ’s character—faithful, self-controlled, hospitable, and grounded in the gospel. Here we learn that leadership isn’t about power or structure but about hearts transform...

How do we worship as God’s people? In this sermon on 1 Timothy 2:1–15, we explore Paul’s call to pray for all people, reflecting God’s heart for the world’s salvation. We also tackle the question of men and women’s roles in worship, discerning timeless truths from 1st-century practices through cultural transposition. Learn how we can worship together with faith, love, and holiness, celebrating eve...

Ever feel too weak for God’s call? In this sermon on 1 Timothy 1, we see how God uses Timothy—young, shy, and frail—to guard the gospel’s truth in Ephesus. Paul charges him to confront false teachings, use the law to point to Jesus, and proclaim the gospel that transforms sinners, like Paul, into vessels of God’s power. Through stories of a young leader’s fears and a modern redemption, we learn th...

In this talk prior to our 2025 Annual Meeting, we celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past year, marked by our centenary celebrations, the arrival of our new Children and Young Person Minister, Jono, and a 150% increase in giving since 2018 ($65,000 to $165,000). Reflecting on the Rector’s Report, we cast a vision for 2026 and beyond to be a church for Lindisfarne, making disciples of Jesus, esp...

In this sermon, we dive into Mark 11:12-25, where Jesus curses a barren fig tree and cleanses the temple, revealing a powerful "acted parable" about God’s judgment on fruitless worship. Far from being a "chill hippie," Jesus confronts corruption, quoting Jeremiah 7:11 to expose the temple’s failure as a house of prayer for all nations. The fig tree’s withering mirrors the temple’s spiritual barren...

John Wheatley explores the story of the rich young ruler, a man who seemed to have it all—wealth, influence, morality, and a bright future. Yet, despite his achievements, he was spiritually frustrated and empty. John challenges us to reflect on our relationship with possessions: Do we control them, or do they control us? The rich young ruler’s independence and attachment to wealth kept him from tr...

In this excellent talk by visiting speaker Samuel Green, we see how the Incarnation makes sense based on who God has revealed Himself to be since the dawn of creation and compare the Christian view to the Islamic view.

In this excellent talk by visiting speaker Samuel Green, we see how the Trinity far from being difficult is actually a logical description of God as revealed to us in the Bible.

In Mark 10:1-12 Jesus teaches us about his views on marriage and divorce. This message uses Jesus' teaching here and seeks to put it into the wider context of scripture to help us think through the difficult and often devastating topic of divorce and how we should understand it as Christians.

Kerry challenges us in our walk with Jesus as she brings a powerful message from Mark 9:38-50.

In Mark 9:14-37 the disciples get busted having an argument about who's the greatest. In this All Age talk, Chris challenges us to redefine greatness according to God's standards not our own.

John helps us to think about what it means for us to follow Jesus as he reflects on the story of from the mountain of transfiguration in Mark 9.

In this sermon on Mark 8:1-21, we explore Jesus feeding 4,000 people and confronting the doubts of his disciples and the stubbornness of the Pharisees. Despite the disciples' wavering faith, Jesus patiently guides them, showing it's okay to struggle while trusting him. The Pharisees, however, demand signs and try to control Jesus, missing his true identity. Jesus warns against the "yeast" of their...

As we gathered to celebrate 100 Years of ministry in Lindisfarne since the laying of our church building's foundation stone, Bishop Richard Condie challenged us to consider afresh our faith in Jesus, the cornerstone of the Christian life.

The Easter story isn't just a quaint historical event, but a life-changing act of God who deals with the mess, pain, brokenness, and sin of our lives and the world we inhabit. With thanks to the team at Wonder Hunt (https://www.wonderhunt.co) for the Stronger Stuff Easter Video.

As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt that first Palm Sunday, Mark recounts the story in such a way that shows us that Jesus is indeed the Messiah but not in the way people had been expecting. The people in Jesus' day had let their own reasoning and political views cloud out God's promises so they missed the Messiah (Jesus) when he arrived. We can do the same thing making Jesus in our image rathe...

In this sermon on Mark 14:1-26, we explore the universal need for Jesus through the diverse responses of those who encountered Him in His final days. The chief priests and teachers of the law rejected Him outright, threatened by His challenge to their power, while the dinner guests, including Judas, wanted Jesus on their own terms, a stance that subtly led to betrayal. In contrast, a woman’s extra...

In Mark 13 Jesus is asked a question by some of his disciples. How will they know when the time will come for the temple to be destroyed? Jesus gives a long response which can be hard to understand today. Which of the things Jesus talks about have already happened? Is there more still to come, and what about this response should shape how we live as Christians while we await Jesus’ return now? In...