Sermon – Unashamed. A Church shaped by the Word: Fan the Flame of God (2 Timothy 1:1-7)

Read the text – 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Welcome to the new sermon series, “Unashamed. A Church shaped by the Word.’ This sermon series looks at the second book of Timothy, Paul’s final letter. In it, we will work through how the Word of God shapes the church and equips us with truth and strength in a struggling world.
This first sermon, by Ken Noakes, focuses on leadership in the church and how we can learn to be better led, as well as lead, within the church. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Service, Prayer & Ministry of the Word (Acts 6:1-7)

Read the text – Acts 6:1-7

In the sermon series of ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, we looked at the book of Acts to see the challenges that the early church had faced and how Jesus worked in spirit to support them. For this final message, Ken Noakes speaks on Chapter 6 of Acts and shows how the church has a responsibility not just to the spreading of the gospel, but the practical service and prayerful ministry for the church itself.
Jesus has Risen, Reigns over His church and is constantly Reaching for the lost and his people. Acts encourages us to be a part of that in perseverance, peace and joy. When the Spirit moves the Church, what will you do?
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: In his Name (Acts 5:17-42)

Read the text – Acts 5:17-42

This message is part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’. In this chapter of Acts, the Apostles of Christ are arrested several times, and yet continue to spread the gospel. Jake Evans speaks on this passage and argues that, like the Apostles, we should trust God and be strengthened to speak the word, even when we face resistance. This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 10.30 service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Encouragement Together (Acts 4:32-5:16)

Read the text – Acts 4:32-5:16

The early church has started coming together, and Acts details how they would share resources and money for the good of one another. But not everyone gave truthfully. In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Nick Lindeback speaks on the the account of Ananias and Sapphira, two people who lied to the church about their giving.
Join us as we learn of the importance of not only a generous and loving community, but also the seriousness of hypocrisy and why we should a strive to be honest as well as generous in our hearts and actions. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: No Other Name (Acts 4:5-31)

Read the text – Acts 4:5-31

In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Ken Noakes speaks on the Sanhedrin held in Acts after the healing of a cripple. He shows that there was more than a simple trial of men, but instead John and Peter’s chance to share the message that Jesus is the only way to salvation. Despite threats and pressure from the religious leaders, they stood firm in that message. And if unschooled, ordinary men can do it, we can have courage to stand firm in Christ as well.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Walking and Jumping and Praising God (Acts 3:1-4:4)

Read the text – Acts 3:1-4:4

This sermon is part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’. In this verse, we see more miracles made in Jesus’ name. It is seen that Jesus did not just Rise, he restores. We are called to repent so that we, too, can be restored. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening Service.

Sermon – Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching: Grow Deep and Wide (Acts 2:42-47)

Read the text – Acts 2:42-47

In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Ken Noakes speaks on the earliest church gatherings and how they acted as a community. The passage shows that there is joy and fulfillment within the church as they deepen their relationship with God and each other, and how God widens the church by adding to their number.

This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Evening service.

Sermon – Apostles’ Creed: The Holy Apostolic Church and the Communion of Saints

Read the texts – Isaiah 25:6-9; Ephesians 3:1-21

The final talk in this Apostles’ Creed series and we consider the final lines which help us to recognise that the Christian Life (life in the Spirit) is the best life now and forever. Why?

Nick Lindeback helps us to see the importance of the forgiveness of sin, the comfort of the Christian community, and the hope that is eternal.

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Sermon – Stand Firm: Faith & Love in the Mess (1 Thess. 3:1-13)

In Thessalonica, the church is being battered and bruised… how should they respond? Paul writes 1 and 2 Thessalonians to encourage the church to stand firm in the good news of Jesus. Today, the world remains full of uncertainties and hostile to the presence of the church. What can we learn? We can be challenged to likewise stand firm as we await Jesus’ return.

This sermon emphasises the importance of faith and love in the mess of the world – COVID or not. Christian encouragement really matters, where standing firm in your faith is one of the greatest encouragements. Prayer is also our first and last resort – this should not be forgotten in a world of suffering!

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Read the text – 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13