Sermon Seasonings

Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 4:35-5:20 and see Jesus' remarkable authority.  We dig into the context and some of the significant language used in the passage, before taking a brief look at the use of "sea" in the Bible, before turning to the concept of faith and the way Mark uses it.

Join Dave and Mandy as we discuss Mark 4:1-34 and consider carefully the remarkable teaching of Jesus and the call to respond to God's word.  We consider the interpretation of parables, the meta structure of Mark's gospel, Jesus' use of Isaiah 6, the curious reference to the lamp stand and how we are to use the parables today.

Dave and Mandy are joined by Andrew and Henry to discuss Jesus' remarkable power, seen in Mark 3:7-35.  We talk about the structure of the passage and some of the narrative devices that Mark uses to tell us of Jesus (learn all about Markan Sandwiches and the Messianic Secret), then turn to some of the key themes and ideas raised by the passage, particularly looking at the appointment of the 1...

Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 2:18-3:6.  Section one looks at the text in detail and the narrative structure. Section two takes a deep dive into the pharisees. Section three looks at fasting.  References to fasting in the Old Testament - Judges 20, 1 Samuel 7:1-15, 1 Samuel 31, 2 Samiel 1:11-12, 2 Samuel 12:15-23, 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 10, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1, Nehemiah 9...

Sermon Seasonings returns for season 4 as we jump into Mark's Gospel. Join Dave and Mandy as we chat about the Synoptic gospels, trace the theme of the Son of Man through Mark and then deep dive into the text of Mark 2:1-17 and then end as we reflect on the scandal of grace and remarkable forgiveness that Jesus offers to sinners. Hold on to your hats - its a long one!

Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Psalm 119, including a word study on honey.  Everything's so Clear by David Mears

Join Mandy, Dave and Seb as we reflect on Psalm 107 and give thanks to the Lord.   The book that Seb referenced was The Moon Is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson, published by New Growth Press.

Join Andrew and Mandy as they discuss Psalm 96.  We talk about the context of the Psalm, demonstrate that Dave really is the Hebrew expert, and talk about God's desire to see the nations come to him. Bailey also put together a playlist for us on Spotify, so we can Sing to the Lord, and fill our hearts with the things of God.  You'll find it here .  

Join Sarah, Mandy and Dave as we explore Psalm 73.  Also included is a special interview with Dave and Jabbs, with a musical treat.

Join Dave, Mandy and Andrew as we explore in more detail Psalm 36.  We continue in wonder and contentment at who God is, tackle the translation question raised in verse 1, think more generally about Bible translations, then look at the poetry of the Psalm and some of the things that stood out to us.  We then ask the Mission Director how we can better engage with our friends and family an...

Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Psalm 23.  We continue to wonder at God and his creation, chat with Mike about his interpretation of the Psalm and the sheep metaphor, and explore the image of shepherds  and the way that it is used extensively throughout the Old Testament and into the New Testament too.

Welcome to Season 3 of Sermon Seasonings, where we begin our deep dive into our Psalms Series: Songs of the Soul.  Today Dave and Mandy talk about what are the Psalms and how do we understand and appreciate their poetry, before looking closely at some of the poetic techniques as they are used in Psalm 8.  Join us as we wonder at all that God is and has done.

Join Mandy, Seb and Simon as we discuss 1 Peter 5 and conclude our journey through 1 Peter.  In this episode we discuss  leadership and the rector drought, the mighty hand of God and present suffering, the role of glory and the crown that motivates our service, before sharing some personal reflections upon what God has been teaching us through 1 Peter.

Dave and Mandy welcome Mike Gore from Open Doors to consider what it looks like to suffer for the sake of the gospel.   To find out more about Open Doors head to www.opendoors.org.au

This week we examine 1 Peter 4:1-11 and think through how to live now for God.  Listen in as Dave answers some questions from Sunday, we explore the concept of hospitality and look at the preposition "through'.  Hang on until the end for a special musical treat!

Dave and Mandy chat through 1 Peter 3:8-21 and think about living a life of grace.  We look at Psalm 34 and it's background, and tackle the tricky section regarding the spirits in prison.

1 Peter 2:13-3:7 raises the whole idea of submission.  What is it and how do we do it?  Join Dave and Mandy as we take a deep dive into the murky waters,  and see just how good God is, and the way  that living out a life of submission brings honour and glory to God.

Dave is back for a special extended edition of Sermon Seasonings, taking a deep dive into the topic of predestination.  We look at 1 Peter 2:4-10 and examine what God's word has to say about his sovereignty and human responsibility, and in the end the comfort that the scripture provides for those who trust in him.

In today's episode Simeon and Henry join Mandy to talk about 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 as we reflect on holiness, the fear of God, what it means to be born again, and some personal reflections from the guys on how they were challenged to apply God's word.

Dave and Mandy are back for season 2 of Sermon Seasonings, where we get stuck into 1 Peter and notice the details in the text and what they mean for us.  Today we look at the Old Testament and Jewish background, triumphalism and the tone of 1 Peter.

Our special edition of Sermon Seasonings includes an interview between Andrew Levy and Ed Yorsten talking mission.

Join Dave and Mandy for the final episode of Season 1 of Sermon Seasonings as we look at the final chapter of 1 Samuel and the death of Saul.  We talk about the Amalekites, the structure of 1 Samuel, and the way that David and Saul point forward to the leader we really need, Jesus.

In this week's sermon seasonings, David Mears and Henry Pascoe explore 1 Samuel 29 and 30, and the issues of friendship, sin, and generosity.

Join David Mears and Mandy Curley as they discuss Chapters 27-28 of 1 Samuel.  We cover the details of Ch 27 and David the shrewd, talking with a dead person and what happens after you die, how God speaks and how God works his plans through other's evil.

Join David Mears and Mandy Curley as they explore 1 Samuel 25-26 and notice some interesting textual parallels and the significance of Abigail and Nabal.  Dave explores the whole idea of polygamy, and we finish with a fun look at the significance of names.