St Alban’s Leura Sermons

The Rich Man and Lazarus- Luke 16:19-31- Spring into Life 3- Rev. Mal York on 18th October 2026

Evensong Sermon- Rev. James Delanty on 11th Oct 2026

The Lost Son- Luke 15:11-24-Rev. Mal York on 11th October 2026

The Rich Fool- Rev. Mal York on 4th Oct 2026

Power of Prayer- Rev. James Delanty on 27th Sept 2026

Why does God care about saving sinful people? As we prepare for Spring into Life , we step back from the practical question of inviting someone to church and ask a deeper one: Why does God care about mission in the first place? From Genesis to Jesus, the Bible tells the story of a God who seeks to restore His broken relationship with humanity. Jesus is sent to accomplish that mission through His d...

Taking Up the Mantle — 2 Kings 2 What happens when a faithful servant of God comes to the end of his ministry? In 2 Kings 2, Elijah is taken up by God and his mantle falls to Elisha. The baton is passed, but the mission of God continues. In this sermon, we trace Elijah’s final journey, his dramatic departure, and Elisha’s call to take up the mantle. But the story points beyond Elijah and Elisha to...

What do we do when life doesn’t go according to plan—and we begin to wonder whether God’s plan has failed? After the dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah finds himself exhausted, afraid and deeply disappointed. He wants answers from God. But God’s response is surprising. There is no new plan, no spectacular sign, and no secret revelation. Instead, God reminds Elijah that his purposes are still...

Can we really be certain about God? In 1 Kings 18, Elijah stands alone against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and challenges Israel to stop wavering between two gods. As fire falls from heaven, the people are forced to decide:  Who is truly God? But the story points beyond Elijah to Jesus. The fire that fell on the sacrifice becomes a picture of the cross, where Jesus becomes the sacrifice i...

What happens to our faith when life falls apart? In 1 Kings 17, Elijah and an unlikely pagan widow face three impossible situations:  the brook runs dry, the flour and oil run out, and the widow’s son dies. Yet through each crisis, God teaches them to trust Him—not simply because of what He can provide, but because of who He is. This sermon explores how God grows our faith when we reach the end of...

What happens when God’s people follow the wrong king? In 1 Kings 16, Israel’s leadership spirals further and further from God as Ahab takes the throne and leads the nation into idolatry. This sermon explores the danger of being shaped by the people and priorities around us, the idols that can quietly take God’s place in our lives, and the importance of choosing whom we will follow. But the story u...

When does wise financial planning quietly become greed? When does saving for the future become trusting in ourselves rather than God? In James 4–5, we’re challenged to rethink the way we make plans, use money and think about the future. Our lives are like a mist—we don’t control tomorrow, and everything we have ultimately belongs to God. But this sermon is not simply about managing money better. I...

Luke 18:9-14 Pharisee and Tax Collector- Bishop Gary Koo on 2nd Aug 2026

Why do Christians still argue? Why is there conflict in families, friendships, workplaces—even churches? James gives a surprising answer: the greatest battles around us begin with the battle within us. In James 4, we discover that peace isn't found by changing other people—it begins when God changes our hearts. James exposes the pride, selfish ambition, and misplaced desires that fuel our conf...

Taming the Tongue- James 3:1-17- Colin Noble

What does real faith actually look like? In one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament, James asks a confronting question:  Can a faith that never changes your life really save you?  Using vivid examples—from a hungry neighbour to Abraham and Rahab—James shows that genuine faith is never merely intellectual. It trusts Jesus so deeply that it overflows into action. This sermon explor...

We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Wealth, success, popularity, education, and influence often determine how people are treated. But the kingdom of God works very differently. In James 2:1–13, James confronts one of the most subtle and common sins in the church: favouritism. Why do we instinctively value some people more than others? Why does God take this so seriously? And how can our...

It's possible to spend years reading the Bible, attending church, and listening to sermons... yet never be changed by God's Word. In James 1:19–27, we're confronted with one of the Bible's most searching questions: Are we merely hearers of the Word, or are we doers? James reminds us that God's Word isn't simply meant to inform our minds—it is meant to transform our hearts,...

Nobody enjoys trials. Whether it's suffering, financial pressure, uncertainty, or the daily battle against temptation, our natural response is often to avoid hardship at all costs. But James challenges us to see trials differently. In this message from James 1:1–18, we discover that God uses trials to test and strengthen our faith, producing perseverance, wisdom, and spiritual maturity. We&#39...

Rev John Menear

Wisdom in Life - Proverbs

Colin Noble

Rev John Menear

Rev John Menear

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