Yass Valley Anglican Sermon Podcast

#93 - The Gospel of Faith (Romans 1:1-17) Date - 18 January 2026 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings In the opening of his letter to the church in Rome, the apostle Paul declares himself to be a servant of The Gospel. What is this "gospel" that he serves, and how will this idea of The Gospel shape everything that he will go on to say in the rest of his message?

#92 - Flight and Fulfillment (Matthew 2:13-23) Date - 28 December 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus and his family have to flee to Egypt to escape the murderous king Herod, but in doing so they show how God's promises to his people in the past are being fulfilled.

#91 - Room For Jesus (Luke 2:1-20) Date - 25 December 2025 (Christmas) Preacher - Rev Luke Collings God's promised king was born among animals and laid in a manger because there was "no room" in the house for him. How is God asking us today to make room for Jesus in our lives?

#90 - The Immanuel Warning (Isaiah 7:1-17) Date - 21 December 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Isaiah brings a message of hope to King Ahaz which will require the king to renew his faith. When Ahaz refuses, Isaiah declares that God will send a new sign which will be bad news for Ahaz personally but will become good news for the entire world in time.

#89 - The Holy Highway (Isaiah 35:1-10) Date - 14 December 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings God promises his people a renewed spiritual life, just as if a blind man was able to see or a deaf man to hear. A new way back to his presence is promised, a holy highway that is straight and safe for all those of faith.

#88 - The Hopeful Branch (Isaiah 11:1-10) Date - 7 December 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings The problems of the line of King David will be solved through a new and unexpected entry to the family line, one who will provide peace to a divided world.

#87 - Hope From Zion (Isaiah 2:1-5) Date - 30 November 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings In the face of growing international threats and national ungodliness, the prophet Isaiah calls on people from many nations to respond to the Law of God which goes out from Jerusalem.

#86 - Jesus the Crucified King (Luke 23:32-43) Date - 23 November 2025 Preacher - Mal Bullock Jesus claims his kingdom not by the power of the world but through the humility of the cross, transforming our understanding of what it means to hold true authority in this world and beyond.

#85 - Certain Hope in Uncertain Times (Luke 21:5-19) Date - 16 November 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings How do we stand in hope when even the things which seem most secure may be taken away? What may this look like in an age of "Quiet Revival" where people are looking for security in tradition?

#84 - Marriage and Eternity (Luke 20:27-40) Date - 9 November 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings The Sadducees come to Jesus with a tricky question about marriage and the resurrection, but Jesus turns the problem around to show what a true understanding of relationships and eternity looks like.

#83 - A Son of Abraham (Luke 19:1-10) Date - 2 November 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus comes to Jerusalem and meets Zacchaeus, a tax collector who by faith is recognised as a "Son of Abraham"

#82 - Preach the Word, Keep the Faith (2 Timothy 4:1-22) Date - 26 October 2025 (Reformation Sunday) Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Paul concludes his letter to Timothy by reminding him of the importance of being prepared to preach the Word at all times and continuing in the way of faith.

#81 - Reject the Christian Imposter (2 Timothy 3:1-17) Date - 19 October 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings As Timothy must raise up new leaders for the church to take the message of Jesus out to the world in the future, Paul warns him of those who have only an outward display of faith that covers desires to do evil.

#80 - Grow Disciples, Not Quarrels (2 Timothy 2) Date - 12 October 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Timothy is directed to raise up the next generation of teachers for the church and not to be distracted by quarrels and arguments that do not help anyone.

#79 - Holding On To The Gospel (2 Timothy 1) Date - 5 October 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings The apostle Paul writes to his ministry apprentice Timothy reminding him that the gospel that they bring to the world may lead them into difficult circumstances, but that this is more reason to hold onto faith firmly.

#78 - The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) Date - 28 September 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus concludes a section about worldly wealth and fulfilling the Law with a parable about the richest of men, the poorest of men, and what treasure will guarantee eternal life.

#77 - Finding Joy (Luke 15:1-10) Date - 14 September 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings The Pharisees and teachers are deeply offended that Jesus would be spending time with sinners after he has just been condemning them for their own lack of righteousness. In response, Jesus uses two parables to remind them that the heart of relationship with God has always been a willingness to turn away from the...

#76 - From Runaway to Redeemed (Philemon 1-25) Date - 7 September 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings The apostle Paul writes to an elder of the church in Colossae to ask for a runaway slave to be treated as a forgiven brother, demonstrating the great power that the grace of the Kingdom makes in our relationships.

#75 - The Humble Seat (Luke 14:1-14) Date - 31 August 2025 Preacher - Mal Bullock Jesus confronts the Pharisees once again not only on the subject of the Sabbath, but also their approach to power and status in their social gatherings.

#74 - Freedom from the Law's Oppression (Luke 13:10-17) Date - 24 August 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus again heals on the Sabbath, prompting another round of dispute with his enemies. However, this time the question is not whether Jesus is breaking the Law but how the Law has been used by sin to oppress all those trying to live under it.

#73 - Fire and Division (Luke 12:49-59) Date - 17 August 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus tells the crowd that the message of the coming Kingdom will be divisive and that they should act with wisdom on the signs of his power that they have witnessed.

#72 - Being Eternally Ready (Luke 12:32-48) Date - 10 August 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus continues his instruction to the disciples about what it means to find true security by warning them of the need to always be ready and watching for the coming of the Kingdom.

#71 - The Foolishness of Worldly Security (Luke 12:13-21) Date - 3 August 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings A man comes to Jesus with a financial problem, but Jesus' answer reveals the foolishness of relying on worldly wealth for true security.

#70 - Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:1-13) Date - 27 July 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Jesus teaches his disciples to pray in a way that honours the Kingdom which he is bringing and the relationship that they have with God the Father.

#69 - Martha's Great Mistake (Luke 10:38-42) Date - 20 July 2025 Preacher - Rev Luke Collings Martha welcomes Jesus into her home, but her hospitality sparks a conflict with a family member. How should we respond when God's King comes to us? Does he desire our efforts or our attention?