St Alban’s Leura Sermons

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

Proverbs 8

All Authority, All Nations, Always with us

The King Is risen Matthew 28:1-10

Matthew 26:36-46 Not My Will

Matthew 27 Abandoned by God

The King Has Come Luke 21

“Where is the God of justice?” “How are we robbing you?” In Malachi 3, God’s people ask two bold questions—and His answers cut straight to the heart. This sermon explores the uncomfortable but crucial topic of money, not as a budgeting issue, but as a spiritual one. Beneath the surface, it’s about trust, worship, and what we truly treasure. While the people accuse God of being absent, He reveals t...

What does a broken rental agreement have to do with your relationship with God? In this powerful passage from Matthew 21:28–46, Jesus tells two confronting parables—the two sons and the wicked tenants—that expose the difference between saying the right things and actually living them out. It’s a message about trust given, loyalty expected, and the serious consequences of rejecting the Son. As Holy...

Fruit or Just Leaves? | Matthew 21:18–32 Imagine a church building packed with people, full of activity and generosity—yet missing the very thing it was meant to produce. In Matthew 21, Jesus approaches a leafy fig tree expecting fruit. When He finds none, He curses it. This dramatic moment is more than a lesson about a tree—it’s a judgment on empty religion and a call to genuine faith. Join us as...

Join James as he unpacks the dramatic account of Jesus cleansing the temple. Using humor, vivid storytelling, and practical insights, James explores what it means for Jesus to be the King and Landlord of our hearts. From the chaos of spring cleaning to the radical call of spiritual renovation, this sermon challenges us to welcome Jesus fully, let Him rearrange our lives, and experience the life-ch...

“Do You See Clearly?” Matthew 20:29–34 As Jesus makes His final journey toward Jerusalem and the cross, Matthew slows the story down for one last miracle — the healing of two blind men on the road out of Jericho. Why here? Why now? In this sermon, James explores how this powerful moment becomes a spiritual eye test for us all. Though physically blind, these men see Jesus more clearly than the crow...

What if God isn’t fair? In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable that confronts our instinct for fairness and exposes our quiet sense of entitlement. Through the story of the vineyard workers, the bold request of James and John’s mother, and His own prediction of the cross, Jesus shows us that greatness in His kingdom is not earned — it is given by grace. We enter the kingdom by grace. We serve in the...

Kingdom Compliance or Kingdom Relationship? – Matthew 19 In Sunday's sermon, James explores Matthew 19 and the difference between outward compliance and genuine relationship with Jesus. It’s possible to keep the rules, say the right things, and appear spiritually successful—yet still miss the heart of the Kingdom. Through Jesus’ encounters in this chapter, we see that the Kingdom of God isn’t...

Acts Devotional: Why We Adore, Confess, Thank & Ask How do Christians pray? Not out of routine, guilt, or religious performance — but because of who God is and what He has done. In this devotional using the ACTS model, we explore the heart of a real relationship with God: adoration because He is worthy, confession because grace restores us, thankfulness that reshapes our hearts, and prayer tha...

As we step into 2026 as a  Year of Prayer , this Vision Sunday message asks a simple question: if we have direct access to the all-powerful, loving Father, why don’t we pray more? Exploring the barriers that keep us from prayer, the pattern Jesus gives in the Lord’s Prayer, and practical steps for growing as a praying church, this sermon calls us from self-reliance to joyful dependence on God. Bec...

Malachi 3:13 - 4:6

In Malachi 3, God answers two hard questions:  “Where is the God of justice?”  and  “How are we robbing you?”  This sermon shows that the real issue was never God’s absence, but misplaced trust. As God promises to come in justice through His messenger—ultimately fulfilled in Jesus—we see how money exposes what we truly treasure. This message calls us to return to the Lord, not through guilt-driven...