St Andrews Church Geraldine‘s Podcast

The phrase 'God is Love' is much more than a nice saying or simple figurative language - it is a distinguishing factor of our Triune God.  To imitate His love and to make Him known to others is our office as Christians and as His Church.  The outcome of following His commandment to love our neighbour is that we become evidence of life, faith, the reality of God and of the gospel message, Jesus Chr...

Romans (Part 80) Ordered by God: The Christian’s Role in a Chaotic World Romans 13:1–7

Paul gives some very clear instructions of what we should do and what we should not do as we come to the end of Chapter 12.  John Piper defines 'evil' as “The preference of anything above God”  and Paul, along with the instruction, gives us a strategy and the outcome for how to overcome evil. Romans 12:17-21

Grace Filled Relationships Romans 12:14-16

What does real Christian love look like in the complexity of everyday life? In this message from Romans 12:9–13, we explore how love that is shaped by the mercy of God is more than mere politeness or outward niceness. Genuine Christian love is authentic in heart—it refuses to pretend and is rooted in God’s transforming love. It’s selfless in action—taking delight in honouring others, flipping the...

How do we respond to this passage? Let's dive into it together. Revelation 20:11-15 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 John 3:3-8 Hebrews 10:15-25 2 Corinthians 5:14-19 Luke 9:23-27 Jude 8-9 Acts 19:11-16 Matthew 7:21-23 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

In this message, we explore how spiritual gifts, while vital for the church’s flourishing, must be exercised with deep humility and in close community. Paul begins Romans 12 not with a call to action but with a warning: “Don’t think you are better than you really are.” Before serving with our gifts, we need to examine our hearts. Gifts are not achievements, but grace-gifts from God. The church is...

When Calling and Joy Collide Romans 12:2

What drives your life—your past, or God’s mercy? Romans 12:1 & Romans 8:28

The Christian faith has always faced two great distortions of the gospel: legalism and lawlessness. Legalism insists that you must earn God's love through strict obedience, turning faith into performance and God into a distant taskmaster. Lawlessness, on the other hand, twists grace into permission to sin, offering cheap affirmation without transformation. Both errors sound convincing, even biblic...

In Matthew 7:24–28, Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount with a clear and urgent warning: storms will come—whether through suffering, loss, or final judgment—and only those who build their lives on obedience to his words will stand. He likens the obedient to a wise builder who anchors his house on rock, unshaken by floods or winds. This call to action is not passive admiration but radical trust an...

Not everyone who claims the name of Jesus truly belongs to Him. In this striking passage, Jesus warns that outward signs—words, spiritual gifts, even miracles—are not the ultimate test of genuine discipleship. What matters is whether our lives reflect a growing obedience to the will of the Father, shaped by grace and empowered by the Spirit. As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, He draws a s...

Jesus proclaimed: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6).  God had said that there is only one way for us to gain salvation – hence the description of the narrow gate.  The philosophies and culture of society continue to broaden the wider gate by suggesting new ways that humanity can accept as alternatives to God’s one way of salvation...

  Wolves Among Sheep: Recognizing False Prophets.  Matthew: 7:15-20

The greatest historical event of all time is recorded in the gospel of John, chapter 20. This chapter records eye witness accounts of Jesus rising from the dead as the first fruits of God's saving grace to us. In this resurrection story the four actions: 'seeing, moving, believing, and belonging' are central to that day in history, as well as today. Today we see God's power working in our lives; w...

This message explores the world-changing power of Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:12 — “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.” Far from being a generic moral slogan, the Golden Rule revolutionised the ancient world by introducing empathy, mercy, and the equal worth of every human being. In a society where dignity belonged only to the powerful, Jesus taught that even the poor, sick, and...

Prayer is more than just getting what we want from God: it is about partnering with Him in a conversation that looks to the approaching fullness of His kingdom.  Jesus speaks of having the right heart attitude and that we pray persistently.  As we grow in our prayer partnership with God those prayers become conversations that enable us to hear God more clearly. Matthew 7:7-11 and Luke 18:1-8

Trevor Clarke is the director of Ethnos New Zealand and is sharing a message that encapsulates the work God is doing around the world among isolated tribal people groups. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Matthew 7 verse 6 which is a pair of parallel proverbs, at first glance seems to stand alone and just tacked in there between all the other passages. Yet, on closer viewing this verse could be viewed as a summary of a number points Jesus makes in his Sermon on the Mount. If you were to reread Chapter 6 you might observe various verses where Jesus talks about valuing the precious treasures that God...

Only God knows the motives of a person and therefore “the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart'” (1 Samuel 16:7). The problem with our means of judging others is that we so often do this through the lens of our pride and prejudice. This has always been the case throughout history. Jesus saw it even within the disciples he chose, th...

We all wrestle with anxiety—whether it’s big worries that shake us or the small, nagging ones that add up over time. But Jesus gives us eight reasons not to be anxious. He tells us: Life is more than food and clothing. Look at the birds—they don’t store food, yet God feeds them. Worrying won’t add a single hour to your life. God clothes the lilies in beauty—won’t He care for you even more? The wor...

We live in a world full of distractions, constantly pulling our hearts in different directions. But Jesus calls us to set our hearts on things that are eternal, filled with light, and worthy of our devotion (Matthew 6:19-24). Earthly treasures—money, status, achievements—fade away. But the surpassing worth of knowing Christ lasts forever (Philippians 3:7-9). What you treasure will shape your heart...

This morning’s message challenges us to examine not only what we do, but the motives behind our actions. In today’s talk, we explore Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6:16-18—a call to practice our faith quietly and sincerely. Instead of seeking the fleeting applause of others, Jesus invites us to focus on the unseen acts of faith that truly reveal the health of our spiritual lives. We look at the star...

Rescue us from the evil one - Mathew 6:9-13 & Acts 16:16-24

This sermon unpacks the parable of the vineyard workers to reveal the radical nature of grace in God’s kingdom. It challenges cultural understandings of fairness, success, and meaning, contrasting them with God’s unearned generosity and ultimate authority. Through Jesus, we are offered a new vision for life: one under God’s reign where purpose, justice, and eternity are defined by His grace, not o...