Sermons
The Holy Spirit is the Lord and Giver of Life
The Nicene Creed calls God’s Holy Spirit ‘The Lord and giver of life.’ It’s a good description – one that comes straight out of the Bible. This ‘Lord and giver… Read more
Faith in Jesus // Eternal Life
“Nothing lasts forever.” Have you ever had that said to you? It’s sometimes said at a time of loss – when something goes wrong or things seem to be leaving… Read more
Friendship that Overflows
I wonder what it would be like to meet with Jesus at your favourite place – maybe even at your place (home or work)? What would it be like to… Read more
Why Church ?
How important is ‘church’ to you? The National Church Life Survey tells us Lutherans that gathering for worship is the most important thing for us, and we value holy communion,… Read more
Real Life
Here’s a few descriptions of real life extracted from a Bible study on real life in Christ . . . Real Life is where God’s love changes the way we… Read more
Real Grace
I once witnessed a person endure quite an abusive situation in a meeting. The person remained mostly silent until the end of the meeting. Then it was prayer time. The… Read more
Real Community
When a community comes together, it’s a great thing. You might recall how disasters have brought communities together – bushfires and storms sometimes bring out the best in us. Other… Read more
Season of Contrasts – Dead and Raised
Through this Holy week of Easter we’re travelling a season of contrasts. It began on Palm Sunday with the contrast between exultation and humility – the exultation of that parade… Read more
Season of Contrasts – Old High Priest and our Great High Priest
Through this Holy week of Easter we’re travelling a season of contrasts. It began on Palm Sunday with the contrast between exultation and humility – the exultation of that parade… Read more
Season of Contrasts – Exaltation and Humility
Life is full of contrasts: from something as simple as comparing an empty and full glass of water; to the complexities of human nature with all our up, down, ins,… Read more
