Read the text – Luke 18:9-14
In this sermon of the sermon series, ‘Startling Stories’ we look at the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, the seemingly good guy and the bad one. In this sermon, Ken Noakes explains what this parable means for us and encourages us to think again if we think our own ‘goodness’ will save us.
This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening service.
Read the text – Luke 8:4-15
In this mini-series ‘Startling Stories’, we will work through some of the most well known parables in the Book of Luke, starting with the parable of the Seeds. This series aims to reveal the secrets of what Jesus spoke of in these stories and what it means for us today. This message was given by Ken Noakes at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening service.
Read the text – Romans 8:31-39
In this final sermon of the sermon series ‘The Goodness of Suffering’, Nick Lindeback caps off the series with the last verses of Romans Chapter 8. In these verses we see how God’s promise is greater than our suffering, that he has already given us his Son and so much more so that we cannot be separated from him. Join us as we find out what Jesus’ resurrection means for us and how we can find comfort with Him.
Read the text – Romans 8:18-30
‘The Goodness of Suffering’ is a sermon series that works through Chapter 8 of Romans to see what it takes to follow Jesus and how our suffering can lead us closer to Him. In this sermon Nick speaks on how even in our sufferings God is helping us and moving us onto the right path. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Morning and Evening Service.
Read the text – Romans 8:1-17
In this sermon of the sermon series, “The Goodness of Suffering”, Nick Lindeback speaks on the harsh reality of suffering, but also comfort that we do not suffer needlessly. Join us as we find the meaning of suffering and hardship in Romans 8. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Evening Service.
Read the text – Romans 8:1-14
In this sermon series, “The Goodness of Suffering”, we explore what it means to die with Christ and how it will reshape our lives. This sermon by Nick Lindeback focuses on our new life in the Spirit and how by the Spirit we put our sin to death. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Parish, Glenbrook morning service.
Read the text – Romans 8:1-9
The Goodness of Suffering is a new sermon series on Romans 8 and walks through how suffering and setback are chances to reshape our lives and depend on God. This first sermon, by Nick Lindeback, focuses on how Jesus had taken away condemnation for us and that we no longer have to justify ourselves. This was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Parish, Glenbrook Evening Service.
Purpose of the Series is to encourage our church family: We can have deep and abiding hope in the Lord Jesus even in the midst of the distress, uncertainty and unjust circumstances which are often associated with Mental Health.
Distress and Hope – Bible Studies – Participants
Distress and Hope – Bible Studies – Leaders Notes
Sermon 1: Image Bearers
Read the text: Psalm 8, Hebrews 2:5-18
In this first sermon, Ken Noakes looks at the central theme of who we are: We are creatures of dust, made in the image of God, for relationship. We are integrated, whole and beloved children of God, no matter how dark the valley is we are passing through.
Sermon 2: Presence
Read the text: Psalm 139, Hebrews 4:14-5:10
In the second sermon of this series, Ken Noakes and Julie Haddon explore the reality of God’s presence in every circumstance in our lives. They explain that God know each of us deeply, and empathises with us, thanks to what Jesus did in becoming human and experiencing life here on earth, including suffering. Where the circumstances of our lives and emotions can shift, God is constant.
Sermon 3: Lament
Read the text: Psalm 42, Matthew 26:36-46
In the third sermon of this series, Ken Noakes and Olivia Bush look at what the Bible says about lament. Is it OK to be in a mess when we come to God? How can we express our deepest distress to God? We have, in Jesus, both a mediator and a model of how we can approach God when everything in our lives is falling apart.
Sermon 4: Family
Read the text: Psalm 133, Romans 12:1-21
In the fourth sermon of this series, Ken Noakes and Julie Haddon explore the role our church family can play in helping and supporting one another through difficult times, particularly in regards to mental health. We each have a pastoral role to play, and we all need support when contacting the mental health services available to us.
Sermon 5: Hope
Read the text: Psalm 17, Revelation 21:1-7
Read the text – John 20-21
Join us for our big Easter Celebration as we proclaim Jesus is risen! In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Authentic Easter’, we look at the resurrection of Jesus in John chapter 20 and 21. Nick Lindeback walks us through the different disciples who saw Jesus and their different reactions. These testimonies show that Jesus’ love is not only unconditional but is powerful enough to forgive. Again and again and again.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 10.30 service.
Read the text – John 19
On this Good Friday, we work through crucifixion and death of Jesus as part of our ‘Authentic Easter’ sermon series. Gary Haddon explains the harrowing experience Jesus went through at the cross and how it shows His infinite and unconditional love, even for those who put him on there. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church Glenbrook 10.30 service.
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