Inner West Sermons

Jerry Bridges describes impatience as a 'respectable sin' - a sin that is commonplace and yet largely undealt with by most Christians. Pete Greenwood helps us understand why impatience is inexcusable, while patience is essential and beautiful. Passages: Proverbs 19:11; Ephesians 4:1-16

Pete Greenwood talks about the often misunderstood concept of biblical peace. It is far deeper and richer than simply the absence of concept, but something that includes the whole of life being put to rights. Passages: Numbers 6:22-27 ; John 14:25-27; 16:33

Guest preacher Ps Nathan Oliver (The Church Next Door) helps us understand what joy is, how you can get it and how you can maintain it.

Jon Tran preaches on how the Spirit shows us that God is Love, how the Spirit makes us into a people of love, and how the Spirit energises our love. PASSAGES: Philippians 2:5-11 and Galatians 5:1-6, 5:13-26

Pete Greenwood introduces a new series on the fruit of the Spirit. We explore the question, "How can we change?", before seeing the way the Spirit brings about true change and the fruit this change bears in the life of the Christian.

An Easter Sunday message from Pete Greenwood.

A Good Friday message from Jon Tran.

Pete Greenwood explores what it takes to be a faithful witness - someone who stands up for their convictions about Jesus and justice.

As Jesus faces his accusers in a sham court, Jon Tran looks at how we ourselves put Jesus on trial, how he judges us and what kind of judge he is.

Jon Tran looks at the moment of Jesus' betrayal and arrest to help us consider how we might overcome moments of pressure, and resist the temptation towards self-deception, self-preservation and self-worship.

Suffering is a reality for all human beings, and one that remains a deep and disturbing puzzle. But Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane unlocks for us the secret to not only facing up to suffering, but enduring it. Pete Greenwood helps us consider this important truth.

Jesus' final meal inaugurates a regular opportunity for Christians to except God's invitation to bring their fear and pride to His table, and find transformation in the grace of Christ. Note: Due to Pete Greenwood coming down suddenly sick, Jon Tran takes over the sermon at 10:30.

Jon Tran preaches a sermon written by Pete Greenwood to begin a new Lent series looking at Jesus' darkest hours before being crucified at the cross. Through being anointed with a costly perfume at the hands of a mysterious woman, we see how Jesus' sacrificial death is the sweetest of all fragrances. Passages: Hosea 14:1-16; Mark 14:1-11

Jon Tran finishes our series with an in-depth look at the transformative practice of the Sabbath. A regular rhythm of rest helps us treat God as God, and brings us into a relationship of deeper trust and dependence on Jesus.

Jon Tran continues our mini series on prayer by giving practical wisdom on how to establish a consistent and fulfilling prayer life. Passages: Psalm 55, Matthew 6:5-13

Jon Tran helps understand how prayer is essential to developing deep spiritual roots. Passages: Hosea 11:1-4 and Luke 11:1-13

Pete Greenwood begins part 1 of two weeks on Scripture Meditation as a spiritual practice. He looks at the Bible as God's truth, God's Story and the revelation of God's Son, and how we can become re-enchanted with the beauty and power of Scripture. Passages: Deuteronomy 4:5-10 and 2 Timothy 3:10-17.

Pete Greenwood introduces a new series living a life of deep spirituality by considering what it takes for someone to be spiritually formed: understanding your influences, reordering your loves and establishing good habits. Passage: Colossians 3:1-4

Pete Greenwood explores the story of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman in John 4. Their conversation helps us analyse the problem of spiritual thirst in our society, and gives us guidance towards gaining a deep and sustained spirituality.

Jon Tran dives into how our attitude towards money and the things money can buy impacts our ability to be generous.

The Melbourne lockdowns, and the pandemic more generally, has exposed a number of deep spiritual problems in our society. Jon Tran tackles the first of three in this series - busyness. Our hectic lives leave us exasperated, anxious and with little margin for important things. What solution does the Bible offer to ridiculously busy people?

Rev. Dr. Peter Adam finishes our series by exploring the topic of old age. How can we grow old with grace and use our final years in God's service? Listen in to find out. Passages: Psalm 16; Luke 10:38-42

Drawing on his own personal experience living with significant health problems, as well as his many years of knowing and working with those with disabilities, Campbell Brice takes us through what the Bible says about an undeniably real aspect of being human - disability. Passages: Isaiah 53:1-61; Corinthians 12:12-27

Stephen Tan explores how the Biblical story helps us understand race and ultimately how the Gospel is designed to build the church into a transcultural community.

Guest preacher Amy Brown (Kids and Youth Minister, St. Jude's Carlton) speaks on how children are made in God's image, precious to Him and essential members of His church. Passages: Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 10:13-16