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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Isaiah

The Book of Isaiah seems as daunting as it is grand! That's because Isaiah's ministry as a prophet spans across the reigns of four Kings of Judah - from around 740 B.C to 681 B.C. But its message is even grander. Isaiah's vision spans from creation to new creation. It centres on the city of God's people, Zion, during years of unrest from the threat of the mighty Assy...

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Rhodes Sermon Series - Confronting Christianity

Christianity claims there is an objective truth about life and God, but can that statement be defended? Over the next four weeks we will challenge that statement by asking the following questions: ...

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Eastwood Sermon Series - Hebrews

Christ is God’s final revelation: he is superior, he is sufficient, he is the only one able to bring you to a perfect relationship with God. There is in Christ a final destination worth hanging on to and waiting for. These great themes of Hebrews do not sit comfortably in today’s pluralistic worldview. And like the first readers, Christians today are under immense pres...

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Strathfield Sermon Series - Joseph

The life and time of Joseph is one of the most memorable sections of not only Genesis, but the entire Bible. Come with us on a journey exploring God’s faithfulness in the midst of tremendous trial....

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Rhodes Sermon Series - Galatians

Do you feel pessimistic about the the nature of the world and even our own inability to do what is right? Well, there is good reason to feel pessimistic. God says that our human nature is enslaved to sin - that is not trusting God and his way and making it up as we go. As a result, the world in which we live is perverse and unhappy. What is worse, God says a day of his jus...

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Rhodes Sermon Series - Jonah

Does life take you where you don’t want to go? Does God push your buttons in ways that you just want to say “just let me be”; or is the pressure of following Jesus just getting a bit much! Well, join the Jonah club. Of all the Old Testament prophets, Jonah is the most reluctant, macabre and bitter of the servants of God. As New Testament prophets (Acts 2.1-21), the c...

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Concord Sermon Series - 1 Thessalonians

Of all the letters written by Paul, few are as warm and affectionate as 1 Thessalonians. Acts 17 tells us that Paul spent a mere 3 weeks there proclaiming the Gospel, and yet it gave birth to a church of people that were willing to suffer and pursue godliness. What does one say to a church that become such a model to all others? Paul exhorts them to continue and excel in a...

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Strathfield Sermon Series - Lamentations

The book of Lamentations is one of the most neglected books of the OT and probably even the entire Bible. But this tightly structured section of God's Word helps us more than any other to understand the righteous justice of God. What's more, it helps us to entering into the suffering of God's people and leads us back to God through humble repentance....

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Ephesians

It's been called "the divinest composition of man", "The greatest piece of writing in all of history", and "The Queen of the Epistles". Anyone who's been a Christian for any length of time would have tasted something of the sweeping grandeur of Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. At its heart it's God's Word for us about His glorious purpose to bring everything together in Chr...

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Strathfield Sermon Series - God's Big Picture

The Bible is a really big book. In fact, it’s more like a library since it contains 66 volumes. This can make it a little tricky to get your head around. And yet, there is one message that makes the whole book come together. Over the next nine weeks we are going to be looking at the “Big Picture” of the Bible. In particular, we’ll be looking at how the various cove...

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Concord Sermon Series - Nehemiah

Throughout September and October at Concord, we'll be looking at the book of Nehemiah. As Nehemiah leads the Jewish exiles to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, God is at work over His people as He promised in His Word...

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Eastwood Sermon Series - 1 Peter

1 Peter speaks to our times in particularly poignant ways. The believers whom Peter wrote to were a minority persecuted for their faith, described as exiles and foreigners in this world. Peter reminds them that they are precious and chosen by God, who secured their inheritance in a heavenly country. ...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Luke Part 2

'A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic ...

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Rhodes Sermon Series - Genesis: Walking with God

The story of Genesis is about the story of God in the life of the early fathers of Judaism: Abram, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Through these men, their families and the world in which they live, God is establishing the foundation to His story in human history....

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Eastwood Sermon Series - Power to Change

Jesus has power to make real and profound changes in our life. Not just superficial changes but changes that last for eternity. This short series on Jesus' power from the book of Mark is a great opportunity to invite family and friends ...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Salt & Light

In a world where following political and social correctness, and not offending anyone is the norm, it becomes increasingly difficult to see what, if anything, Christianity offers to the world that's unique and distinct. And yet that's precisely what we're meant to recover as we hold the Gospel out to all people. In this mini-series, we'll look at the difference Christianit...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Amos

It's never pleasant to talk about judgement. But do you know what would make the God of the universe roar like a lion? That's what the Book of Amos delivers to His people - a resounding message accusing them of their idolatry, hypocrisy, social injustice and apathy. Can you imagine what kind of world it would be like if these things are never brought into account? That's w...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Redeeming Resources

Our world revolves around money and time. Our lives, our choices, and our life-styles are all driven by these two powerful resources. But what does following Jesus look like with our money and time? Come join us for a mini-series on Redeeming Resources. We meet on Sundays at Victoria Avenue Public School at 10am....

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Eastwood Sermon Series - Proverbs

The aim of Proverbs is clearly stated at the beginning of the book ...

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Concord Sermon Series - Colossians

At Concord we'll be starting to work through the book of Colossians. It was originally a letter written by Paul to a church in Colossae to affirm for them the reality of how supreme Jesus is over all things. In light of Jesus' supremacy, Christians are able to find sufficiency to live rightly, fight sin, seek true relationships and navigate well in the world....

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Homebush Bay Series - Jonah

Jonah is a larger-than-life story about what happens when a reluctant prophet meets the unrelenting mercy of a sovereign God. In a year where we're seeking to understand true heart change from the inside out, Jonah has a lot to teach us. In this short 4 week series we'll come to grips with a powerful God who's engaged with His world with scandalous mercy and love for his e...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Ecclesiastes

As 2019 begins, you may be pondering what the year ahead would be like, and how to navigate life with all its stark realities and joys. What we need is perspective - God's perspective - of life under the Sun, and see in it his commitment to this creation. ...

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Homebush Bay Sermon Series - Advent 2018

Advent is a season on the Christian calendar designed in history to help God’s people ponder, wait and joyfully anticipate the celebration of the coming of the Messiah (the word Advent comes from the Latin Adventus meaning ‘arrival’). In this short series, we’ll explore and reflect upon the various images and identities in the Bible about the coming one, Jesus Chri...

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Revelation - Sermon Series at Strathfield

The response most people have to the book of Revelation is that of controversy or confusion, however, the Apostle John says that it is written for the believers comfort. We live in a world that is hostile to God but the book of Revelation tells us that no matter what we are going through the Lord Jesus is still on his throne. Therefore we can continue to worship and trust ...

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Habitas - The Christian Way of Life - Homebush Bay Sermon Series

Without even thinking it, our lives are controlled by the rituals and habits we keep. Some habits are helpful, and others are not as helpful. As Christians, our habits and rituals define for us what's important in our relationship with God and His world. If we want to see change for God's Kingdom we need to examine our habits, and realise once again that God wants His peop...

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Stand Firm - Titus Sermon Series Strathfield

Titus: Standing Firm in the Truth “The book of Titus might be tiny - only three short chapters - but goes to the very heart as to what it means to stand firm in the truth. Indeed, Titus could be described as being a “Titan” in the faith! As we are increasingly being surrounded by cultural opposition from without and false teaching from within, the book of Titus sh...

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Jeremiah - A Story of Hope - Eastwood Sermon Series

Jeremiah speaks to a time when people are turning away from God and watches as his society suffers the devastating consequences of life without God. As such, Jeremiah speaks powerfully into our day. In the 1960s, Francis Schaeffer writes: ‘Jeremiah provides us with an extended study of an era like our own, where men have turned away from God and society has become post-C...

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The Beautiful Gospel - Luke Sermon Series Homebush Bay

Excited to be starting a new and epic series on the Gospel of Luke - the Beautiful Gospel. No better time to join us if you're looking for a church, as we uncover who Jesus really is, what He has come to do, and why that matters the most for you and for our world. We meet on Sundays 10am at Victoria Avenue Public School. Hope to see you soon!...

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John Sermon Series - Concord & Rhodes

What is life? What do I believe about life? What am I here for? What do I believe I am here for? Of all the recent generations of human beings, our present generation is probably the one that struggles to answer these questions with any real conviction. The author of John’s gospel states "these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of G...

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1 Timothy Sermon Series - Strathfield

Paul’s first letter to Timothy provides a wonderful blueprint of how the church of God should function and work. The instructions given to Timothy continue to remain relevant today in guiding us in our worship and how we live. Join us at Cornerstone Strathfield as we look at Putting God’s House in Order....

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Grace in the Wild - Judges - Homebush Bay

There was a time in the history of God's people that felt like a no-man's land. A time of wild reckless disobedience. A time where things just got worse and worse. But even then, grace can be found. Join us this Sunday as we begin our new series on stories from the Book of Judges. And see in it for yourself how the same hope can be true for you because of the ultimate Judg...

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2 Corinthians Series at Eastwood

‘The glory of God through our weakness’ 2 Corinthians is full of Paul’s broken hearted pathos as he defends his apostleship against impressive imposters....

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Doctrine Sermon Series - Homebush Bay

The word 'doctrine' is possibly the most unsexy word you could ever have. It sounds fundamental, bigoted, backwards and outdated. But in life, we always live by beliefs and principles. They guard our worldview and they promote who we are. Christianity, in order to thrive, must grow deeper in doctrine because ultimately there's a God who is worth knowing. Over the next 10 w...

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One Another Semon Series - Concord

What is discipleship? Al Stewart best describes the activity of discipleship this way, prayerfully and faithfully building people up until they are mature followers of the Lord Jesus (Col 1:28). Discipling is moving people forward in their knowledge of God; in their commitment to Christ; and in their commitment to serving others”. In this regard, true discipleship and...

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Nehemial Sermon Series - Strathfield

Be prepared for Battle: Stay focused and committed to the Spiritual Building Project at hand...

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Colossians Sermon Series - Homebush Bay

We're excited to begin our new teaching series this Sunday on Paul's Letter to the Colossians. In a world where we are tempted to sway with every spiritual trend, Colossians reminds us to be grounded and steadfast in the Jesus. Deeper roots in Him means greater fruit for Him! We'd love for you to know this Jesus better. Won't you consider joining us if you're looking fo...

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"Letters from Jesus to the Churches" - Concord Sermon Series

Exams can be useful. If you go the doctor and he examines you, it is because you are either preventing something worse from happening or else you want to stop something unhealthy happening. When you sit for an exam at Uni, it helps you to see where you are lacking and so you can improve and be a better practitioner of your chosen profession. The ‘Letters to the churches...

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Called to Work - Concord Sermon Series

We spend most of our waking life working. Whether is it working at home, or in your job, or working to serve others. Much of life is work. Why do you work?  What's the significance of your work? ...

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Christ for all of Life - Sermon Series at Homebush Bay

Abraham Kuyper, a renowned Duth Reformed once said 'There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ (who is sovereign over) all does not cry 'Mine!'. If this is true, then knowing Jesus changes every aspect and sphere of our lives. What does knowing Jesus have to do with the way we use our money, or conduct relationships, or go about...

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Jonah Sermon Series at Eastwood

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1 John Sermon Series at Concord

Pop Quiz! Who said "Knowledge is power"? If you said Francis Bacon, you'd be close, but wrong. Bacon wrote, "ipsa scientia potestas est" - "knowledge itself is power," but it was actually his secretary Thomas Hobbes who first wrote the exact phrase "knowledge is power." ...

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2 Timothy Sermon Series at Eastwood

Today we live in a time where the gospel is under unrelenting attack from a culture hell bent on demolishing the foundation upon which western civilization was built. Churches in many places have capitulated, some accommodating the cultural wind and abandoned the pattern of teaching handed down to us in the NT, while others have lost heart. The future prospect of the churc...

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Esther - Sermon Series at Homebush Bay

There are many times in the lives of God’s people when we are tempted to ask if he is still watching, if he cares and if he is powerful to act. These were the questions in the minds of the Jews after their city was destroyed and they were taken into exile in Babylon. The book of Esther is the story of those left behind after the exile, facing certain destruction and d...

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Micah - Sermon Series Strathfield

“More often than not those who claim to be believers don’t reflect His image but are more like the rotting skull pictured below - full of corruption, greed and violence. What does God think of His church when we fail to reflect His character and truth to the world? How will He respond when He sees His prophets motivated only by “profit”? The book of Micah is a time...

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Malachi - Refiners Fire - Concord Sermon Series

It's about to get hot, real hot! The book called Malachi is a prophetic book of the Old Testament that deals with the sceptical nature of the human spirit. God seeks out our unspoken resentment towards Him by exposing our hypocrisy and answering our questions with a storm of replies. God is fired up and gets on the offensive to both defend his holy name, and to call for r...

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Reaching Out - Homebush Bay Sermon Series

After spending the last four months getting to know Jesus through the book of Mark, we'll be looking at how we can make him known to others. Join us at Cornerstone Homebush Bay over the next three weeks to learn the how, what and why of the Great Commission!...

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Prayer Sermon Series at Strathfield

“It is impossible to be a Christian and not pray. Prayer is simply the expression of relationship with the One who lovingly saved us from our sins. What should we ask God for when we pray? What pitfalls should we avoid? But most of all, how can we grow in our prayer lives. This series looks at three big prayers in the Bible - two from Jesus and one from Paul - to encoura...

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The Lord Redeems - The Book of Ruth

Set in the days of the Judges, the book of Ruth is one of the most beautiful short stories ever written. Unlike the book of Judges, with its stories of great charismatic leaders and their extraordinary deeds, Ruth gives us another side to life in those days where simple faith in God’s providence is commended and where God works with his invisible hands in bringing the ma...

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Creeds and Conduct in the Household of God

Steve will start a new series at Concord this week based on 1 Timothy. The series is called “Creeds and Conduct in the Household of God.” The emphasis is upon the reality that the church is the Household of God. That means He is the Master of the house....

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Who Do You Say That I Am

In life and over the years we end up knowing lots of things - We know lots about people, we know lots about ourselves. But there's nothing more important than to know Jesus Christ. His impact on world history and the lives of untold billions is staggering. His life has been the most examined, his death the most publicly known, his resurrection most marvellously witnessed. ...

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Advent - Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

In these few weeks we enter into what's commonly called Advent on the Christian calendar. Throughout the centuries, Christians from around the world have used this time to contemplate, ponder and marvel at what the meaning and the message of Christmas is all about. Although Advent itself isn't in the Bible, it is a rich and useful tradition that we give pause to the busyne...

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Turning Points

Even though the Bible is a collection of 66 books, it is in fact one Book with one unifying story. Over the next seven weeks, Pastor Dan will take a selection of the key turning points of the Bible's story to reveal God's grand plan of bringing glory to Himself and how we fit into His story. This series will be ideal for you to bring a friend who wants to grasp the bigger ...

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Deuteronomy Sermon Series at Eastwood

The book of Deuteronomy deals with many of the key themes that the rest of the bible takes up. The OT prophets relied on the theological insights of this book in their words to Israel and Judah. ...

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Colossians Sermon Series at Concord

The church at Colossae was under attack from false teachers who were denigrating the deity of Jesus; they were teaching that He was not actually God. It was critical to Paul that this church know God in His greatness and glory, rather than in the deficient view given them by the false teachers (Colossians 1:25; 2:1...

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Introduction to the Exodus Sermon Series

Exodus Of all the key events in the OT, perhaps none are more central than God's redemption of his people from Egypt. The events described in Exodus shape the rest of the OT the way the redemption work of Jesus shapes the New. The most important lessons in this series have to do with the identity and character of the God who rescued his people from slavery in fulfilment...

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Are You Converted

Acts 9 and the Conversion of Saul This week we return to our series on the book of Acts. Throughout the year, we have preached that the Book of Acts is, in fact, a record of the Act of the ascended/enthroned Jesus. In chapter 9, Jesus enters the centre stage in the conversion of the Saul. Once a murderous Pharisee, after meeting Jesus Saul becomes an unstoppable preache...

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Acts Sermon Series - Strathfield

The book of Acts is commonly referred to as the "Acts of the apostles" with the emphasis been on the extraordinary things that the apostles themselves achieved. While not wanting to deny this, as we make our way through the book it is my hope that we will see it first and fore-mostly as the acts of the risen and ascended Lord Jesus working through His people. This is becau...

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Christ for All of Life Sermon Series - Concord

Christ for all of life Even the most active Christian is in church activities for only a small part of the week. What about the other 90% when we sleep, eat, work, hang out with family and friends, wash the car and walk the dog? In this series of talks we'll look at what it means to live a life worthy of Jesus in these other times. The speaker is David Burke who belongs...

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Acts Sermon Series Concord 2015

The Book of Acts The Book of Acts was written by the Luke a companion of the Apostle Paul. Luke also wrote the third gospel. Acts is the second half to the gospel and was meant to read in continuation from the gospel. The two books are to be a record of the work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The first book introduces Jesus life and work, and the second book (Acts) reaffirms...

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