Sermons
Our weekly sermonsMatthew 21:33–46 – “Change” By Pastor Lazarus
Matthew 21:33–46 – “Change” Change is something we all face — whether in our families, workplaces or churches. Sometimes it’s exciting, but often it’s uncomfortable. In Matthew 21, Jesus tells a parable about tenants who badly resisted change that they rejected every...
Personal Reflection on Phillipians 4:1-9 by Tsae Wong
Philippians 4:1–9 is a beautiful passage about standing firm in Christ, living in harmony, replacing anxiety with prayer, and training our minds to focus on what is good and godly. Verses 1 - 3: Stand firm in the Lord Christian maturity does not mean we never...
Reflection on Isaiah 40:31 By Laurel Gray
At Sister Space at lovely Sue Specht’s recently, as part of the table decorations, she had different verses written on gum leaves in front of each place setting. I have taken this verse as my inspiration for today’s reflection. Isaiah 40 verse 31. But those who trust...
Reflection on Matt 14:22-33 Lord Save Me By Jeff Minge
Lord, Save Me! A reflection on the Gospel Reading of 9-8-2026:Matthew 14 : 22-33 By Jeff Minge I’ve been around water most of my life. Early memories of the two separate channels which ran alongside our driveway in Renmark, one for irrigation water and a shallower one...
Sermon on Matt 14:30-31 Jesus walks the waves with us
Jesus walks the waves with us There is a lot that can be said about this episode in the gospel account. It’s a favourite story of children and retold at Sunday School, Scripture lessons, kids talks and we have heard a multitude of sermons on this text and been...
Reflection on Matt 11:28-29 God wants us to rest
Personal Reflection by Laura Robbins Sunday August 6, 2026 6th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 11: 28 – 29 Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and...
Reflection on the Feeding of the 5000 from Matthew 14:13-21
When I was little, this story fascinated me. How could Jesus feed so many people when he started with such a small quantity of food? Now I’m older and I look at this story in a different way. It’s not about the size of the crowd or even the multiplication of the food....
Philip Morris – Reflections on Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
Parable of the Sower Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. One of the things I enjoy about living in Queensland is seeing how quickly things grow. After a little rain and a few warm days, gardens seem to burst into life. Of course, it...
Gospel Reflections – Philip Morris
Christ Came for Sinners, the Suffering, and the Dying Text: Matthew 9:9–13; Matthew 9:18–26 In today's Gospel readings, Matthew presents three very different people: Matthew the tax collector, a woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years, and a synagogue ruler...
