St Michael's Anglican Cathedral Talks

Series: Romans Together to the ends of the Earth. Passage: Romans 9:1-29. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 23 May 2021 Apostle’s question over 25 years of ministry Why so few Israelites? Anguish: personal v1-3, religious v4-5 The ponderings of the preacher Paul knows God is Sovereign v6-13 He knew by God’s revelation Salvation is by his promise not human descent v6-9 Salvation is by his choice n...

Series:  The Church's one foundation Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 16 May 2021 Introduction: 1. The message of the cross is God's wisdom revealed. 2. The believer has the message illuminated by the Spirit 3. If you have the Spirit, you have the mind of Christ, the mindset of the cross Conclusion:

Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:47-58. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 16 May 2021 Intro: Securing your Future 1. Parable of Future Judgment, vv47-50 2. Parable of New Things, vv51-52 3. A Lived Example, vv53-58

Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 25 June 2017

Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 2 July 2017

Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 9 July 2017

Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35, Preacher: Sandy Grant, Date of talk: 16 July 2017

Series: Love, Sex, Marriage or Not, Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:36-40, Preacher: Liam Shannon & Stacey Chapman, Date of talk: 23 July 2017

Series:  The Church's one foundation Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:5. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 9 May 2021 Introduction: 1. God’s power and wisdom is displayed in the cross. 2. Don’t be impressed by human power and wisdom Conclusion:

Series:  The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:44-46. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 9 May 2021 Intro: Believing What we Sing 1. Buried Treasure Background Meaning 2. Pearl of Great Price Meaning 3. Significance: Kingdom worth more than… Conclusion: “My richest gain I Count but loss…”

Series: Corinthians - The Church's one foundation.  Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 2 May 2021 Introduction: 1. They belong to God's Church. 2. They have received God's Grace. 3. They are to be perfectly united. No divisions. Conclusion:

Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:31-33. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 2 May 2021 Intro: The Numbers are Against Us 1. From Little Things Big Things Grow Mustard Seed Yeast 2. The ‘Small’ King of the Kingdom Conclusion: Encouraging Birds to Nest

Series: BCA Deputation. Passage: John 1:1-18. Speaker: Ted Brush. Date of Talk: 26 April 2021 1. Why do they do it? · The purpose of the world · The love of God · The seriousness of life · The nature of the gospel 2. The gospel of Jesus and us

Series: 1 Corinthians 15 | We Will Rise. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58. Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 18 April 2021 Intro: Dreaming of Heaven 1. What sort of body!? vv35-49 Seeds and plants (vv36-38) Different kinds of ‘bodies’ (vv39-41) 2. A “Spiritual” Body vv41-53 No more decay, dishonour, weakness (vv41-44) Jesus is the pattern (vv45-49) All Christians will be changed! (vv50-53) 3. The...

Series: Ephesians | Last Words. Passage: Ephesians 4:17-32. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk 18 April 2021 1. A New Walk 2. New Clothes 3. New Goals

Sandy Grant giving his Annual General Meeting Minister's Report

Series: We will rise - 1 Corinthians 15. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 11 April 2021. Intro: How do you use your holidays? 1. The Resurrection Past Firstfruits Adam & Christ - Like & Unlike 2. The Resurrection Future Defeating the last enemy All things subject to God 3. Living in light of the Resurrection Baptism for the dead!? Dying daily Using your...

Series: Ephesians Last words. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16. Speaker: Joe Radkovic. Date of Talk: 11 April 2021 1.  Meek not Weak vv1-3 2. Unity not Same vv4-12 3. Built up not Tossed about vv13-16

Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 4 April 2021 1. The Ultimate Statistic 2. The Bodily Resurrection of Christ is Historical (vv1-11) Facts transmitted Died for Our Sins Buried Raised and Appeared 3. Christianity is Pointless without It (vv12-19) 4. The Dead are Raised

Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 28. Preacher: Jon Baird. Date of Talk: 4 April 2021. Intro: What hope? 1. Hope-less without God 2. Hope-filled in Christ 3. Rejoice in hope

Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Matthew 26:36-46. Preacher: Mitch Walker. Date of Talk: 2 April 2021  1. The terrifying nature of sin 2. Jesus’ willing obedience Conclusion: Two gardens

Easter Series: Hope - Why Easter Matters. Passage: Mark 14:10-72.  Preacher: Reg Piper (Readings: Stacey Chapman). Date of Talk: 1 April 2021 Is John Mark the young man? Mk 14:51-52 Mk 14:10-26 Jesus instituted a covenant meal He facilitated the event He gave the elements significance Mk 14:26-42 Jesus sought strength for the fearful trial. He anticipated the victory He felt the darkness Mk 1...

Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Preacher: Liam Shannon. Date of Talk: 28 March 2021 Followers of Jesus are to seek understanding. The world is made up of wheat and weeds. At the end of time: A. weeds will be removed. B. the righteous will shine.

Sermon Series:  The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 9:36-10:4. Preacher: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk: 28 March 2021 Intro: “Gut-wrenching” 1. Jesus’ Heart for the Harassed 2. Pray for the Harvest 3. Apostles Unique and Exemplary Conclusion: We want workers

Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35. Speaker: Sandy Grant. Date of Talk 21 March 2021 Intro – Jesus is famous for ‘Parables’ 1. Why teach in parables? To Conceal! To Challenge To Fulfil 2. Jesus Believed in Election And Jesus believed in Compatibilism Conclusion: Use It or Lose It