South West Sermons

Craig Vernall shares the importance of not shunning or ignoring the 'disreputable' places around us - places where God's kingdom is both needed and already at work.

Chris Heuertz shares his experiences and wisdom of living in community for over 30 years in different parts of the world.

Chris Heuertz shares some of his stories and experiences of over 30 years spent living in various communities around the world.

Henk Smit examines the importance in persisting in prayer, even when it seems hard and ineffective.

In the next of our Jesus stories, Murray Robertson looks at what we learn about the kingdom being both 'in our midst' and 'coming', and how we can remain faithful as we live in this 'in-between' time.

Warren Read tells us what we can learn from the rich man who hoarded his wealth, rather than share it with others.

Grant Chivers looks at the famous parable of the Good Samaritan and asks whether, in our relationships with those on the margins, we are acting as 'lovers' or 'lawyers.'

Murray Robertson examines the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how Jesus himself is the ultimate example of a good Samaritan.

Alan Jamieson shows how the parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's unfathomable love for us, and looks at why it can be so hard for us to accept this love.

Ron Hay looks at what many people see as being one of the greatest stories in the bible - perhaps in the world - in the parable of the prodigal son.

Jo Robertson examines the parable of the sower and looks at the strange ways in which the kingdom comes.

We begin our series on the stories of Jesus by looking at the parable of the sower, the four types of responses to the sowing of the word of God, and how we can better listen to what God is saying.

Alan Jamieson looks ahead to Christmas by looking at the promises of God to his people, and how we can prepare to tell the Christmas story to those around us.

Alan Jamieson takes advantage of our Mid-Winter Christmas 'tradition' to look ahead to the coming of Jesus and the ways we can share that story with others in our society.

John the Baptist asks Jesus is he is the one to come. Andrew Picard looks at Jesus' answer and the shocking nature of Jesus' 'right-way-up' Kingdom.

Jason Chee looks at the conclusion to the sermon on the plain, and what Jesus expects of us if we are to build our lives on a solid foundation.

Jo Robertson takes us through a recap of Luke 6 and shows how these teachings of Jesus are the foundation we need to build our lives on.

Alan Jamieson tells us why one of Jesus' hardest, most radical sayings - "Love your enemies" - is one of the most important.

Jesus said we are to love our enemies, do good to them and pray for them. Alan Jamieson tells us why, and why it is so important that we do, however hard it may seem.

Alan Jamieson discusses the revolution Jesus instigated and highlights the contrast between the right way up kingdom of this world and the upside down kingdom Jesus calls us to be citizens of.

Alan Jamieson looks at what it truly means for us to develop the Father's heart in us and why this is so important.

Jo Robertson discusses the early miracles of Jesus and their significance for us.

Claire Russell looks at what Jesus' early miracles tell us about his mission.

Alan Jamieson looks at some of the early miracles of Jesus, and how he broke seemingly insuperable barriers in order to reach people.

Wiremu Kingi looks at Luke 6:1-16, Jesus and the Pharisees and the Sabbath.