St John’s Diamond Creek Talks

Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough? In this part of Paul's letter to the Galatians, he lists a whole range of things that are in opposition to living "in the Spirit", or living to get your own way; from sexual immorality, to witchcraft, envy and drunkenness. Just reading this passage at face value, you could come to the conclusion that if you can check off each one of these things as som...

Once Jesus came to earth and died on the cross, the Old Testament law of the Jewish people was fulfilled. It no longer held value, as everything needed for our salvation was done by Jesus. Paul continues his letter to the Galatian church by reiterating that the only thing that counts, the only thing with value is what Jesus has done - adding things to the gospel ruins it.  Delle Matthews continues...

In this section of Paul's letter to the Galatians, he tries something we can't recommend; but comes to a conclusion we can all agree with.  Tim continues our Freedom in Jesus series, reminding us that we're all family in Jesus.

Have you ever been told that God has a "WONDERFUL" plan for your life? Is that the whole truth though? Kirk continues our Freedom in Jesus series, looking at Paul correcting some false teaching within the Galatian church. Connect with us at ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc  

"Before and After" photos can reveal stunning changes. Before and after dieting and exercise; before and after renovations; before and after following Jesus! Paul, in Galatians, describes a before and after that the Jewish people went through - before Jesus, they were restricted by the Old Testament Law, but after, they were free in Jesus!

In Julie's final talk at St John's, she tackles one of the densest parts of the letter to the Galatians. The church in Galatia was looking back to the time before Jesus, at the law of Israel - something Jesus came to fulfil and free them from. Paul challenges the church, if you're going to look back, look all the way back to Abraham and God's promises to him before the law. Those same promises are...

You IDIOTS! Paul starts this part of his letter to the Galatians calling them absolute idiots. Why such a strong telling off? Tim explores the right and wrong way to live the #blessed life.

A strongly worded passage, this part of Paul's letter to the Galatians refers to another leader in the early church - Peter (or Cephas, same person). Paul calls out Peter's actions, as he was withdrawing from eating and interacting with those who weren't Jewish - a hypocritical action for someone proclaiming the good news of Jesus for all.  Kirk continues our series Freedom in Jesus, reminding us...

One of Tim's dear friends adding water to wine. Another squirting tomato sauce on pizza.  When we make additions to things that are already great, we can ruin them.  Jesus' message of grace and forgiveness is already everything we need. Adding to it will ruin it. Tim continues our Freedom in Galatians series looking at Galatians 1:11-2:10.

Following Jesus is all it takes to be a Christian, but the church in first-century Galatia (now Turkey) tried to add things on top of that. Paul's letter to the Galatians starts off really nice - "grace and peace be with you!", but quickly, his tone changes and he sets things straight with the church. Andi Fidock brings us the start of our series "Freedom in Jesus" Connect with us at ➜ Website: ht...

At St John's, we're passionate partners in God's worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House's 50-year history, and their mission to offer a place to belong, and long-term friendship and support to those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated. Find ou...

At St John's, we're passionate partners in God's worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House's 50-year history, and their mission to offer a place to belong, and long-term friendship and support to those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated. Find ou...

During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told.  This week, Kirk thinks about "Doubting Thomas" and his interaction with the risen Jesus.

During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told.  Join Julie as she looks at Jesus appearing to the disciples just after Easter.

Easter Sunday - and Jesus' resurrection - elevates the Easter story from a nice tale of sacrifice, to a world-changing event with implications for everyone everywhere.

Jeremiah was given a harsh message from God - that he would uproot and tear down, overthrow, destroy and bring disaster. But in chapter 32, we see hope. A new agreement between God and his people, not written in stone like the Ten Commandments were, but written on people's hearts.  Tim concludes our Weeping Prophet series by exploring this new covenant which is made complete in Jesus, and offered...

This passage from the book of Jeremiah is basically a smackdown from God towards false prophets. Jeremiah, as a true prophet of God, received a message that was straight from God, for God's people. Kirk takes a look at how to spot a false prophet, and how we can test prophecies today.

Have you ever felt let down by God?

When Julie first moved to Melbourne, she bought thermals and wore them 11 months of the year; growing up in the NT and Far North Queensland meant she took a few years to acclimatise. At first, it was a shock to the system, but she got used to it in the end. Juda, similarly, acclimatised to changes in their society - changes that led them away from God.

What's the worst job you've ever had? Jeremiah had a rough time, being called as a prophet of God as a teenager, he had some hard truths for God's people. God gave him words to "uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant" - most of those actions are pretty negative! Tim Johnson begins our series "The Weeping Prophet".

Psalm 97 has a lot to say about joy. But what is joy? How is it different to pleasure? Kirk wraps up our series Songs of Joy, looking at the differences between joy and pleasure.

Praising God is something that can feel easy when everything is going our way - but what happens when life throws challenges in our path? Julie gives us four reasons to praise God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in.

We had to learn heaps in 2020. From coughing into your elbow to scanning QR codes, there was lots of change. As we get back to some level of normality and we get to do things again (outbreaks notwithstanding), there's a sense of joy.  This new series looks at three Psalms - songs from the Old Testament - featuring Joy.  Tim looks at worshipping God, through song - praising him, through bowing and...

2020 brought challenges and plenty of lessons. Will we learn from those lessons, or just snap back to our lives from 2019?

Julie leads us through a story about Jesus - a story of Jesus appearing to his followers after his death and resurrection and helping them find a haul of fish.  What stands out to you in this story from John 21? What do you like about this story? What does this story show us about Jesus? What does this story show us about people?