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.
Read the text – Acts 2:14-41
In this sermon of the sermon series, ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Nick Lindeback speaks on Peter’s first sermon after the Pentecost where he told the crowds that Jesus had risen. He explains that this sermon was more than just the sharing of good news, but a call to respond, repent and follow Jesus.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.
Read the text – Acts 2:1-13
The Pentecost is the momentous occasion written in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit was passed to the Disciples. In this sermon of the sermon series, ‘Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, Neil Atwood speaks on just what the Holy Spirit means to us; another step to God’s global kingdom and and confidence as we strive forward in the name of Jesus Christ.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook morning service.
Read the text – Acts 1:12-26
Part of the sermon series ‘Acts: Risen. Reigning. Reaching’, this sermon follows the second half of Acts Chapter 1, where we see that while the disciples were waiting for the Holy Spirit Jesus promised, they did not wait idly. Join us as Nick Lindeback speaks on the actions the Disciples took and what lessons we learn about preparing and serving Christ even now.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Evening Service.
This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 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.
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 – Galatians 1: 1-10
In Galatians, we get a window into one of the first early churches of Christianity and the struggles they had. In this sermon series, “Galatians – The Fight for the Real Gospel”, we will examine the pitfalls of misunderstanding the gospel and how to ensure we are believing in the true Gospel.
Ken Noakes starts out this series with a sermon on Chapter 1 of Galatians, where he presents the incredible grace and gift of Jesus Christ, and warns of the danger of corrupting that Gospel. This sermon was given at Lower Mountain Anglican Church, Glenbrook morning service.
Read the text – Ephesians 2:1-10
For this sermon, Ken Noakes looks to Ephesians to find what we once was, what we are now, and what is asked of us as Christians. We are called to be active in our faith, a part of our church as informed and loving servants of God. This sermon is given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 10.30 service.
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