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.
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.
Read the text – Isaiah 63:15-65:5, Isaiah 65:17-25
Nick Lindeback speaks on finding satisfaction in this life, and what truly fulfills us. The tension and yearning of Isaiah 64 is met by the promise of Isaiah 65. This sermon recognises our pain and longing, pointing forward to God’s perfect promise. This sermon is part of the Isaiah “Will God help his people” sermon series, and was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Evening service.
Read the text – Isaiah 43:14-44:5, Isaiah 44:21-45:7
This sermon of the “Salvation for God’s People” sermon series, focuses on the hope and promise of Restoration that is found in Isaiah’s book. Nick Lindeback looks on the promises made in Chapter 43-45 and shows that even when we’re far from God he has plans for redeeming us.
Read the text – Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 43:1-13
Often times we feel alone and forgotten. In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Salvation for God’s People’, Nick Lindeback once again looks at Isaiah to answer: Has God forgotten me? Nick gives the argument that God is powerful, and he redeems us, and he has remembered us even if we don’t feel it.
Read the text – Isaiah 40:1-31
In this new sermon series, Salvation for God’s People, we look back to the book of Isaiah chapter 40 to 66. This sermon, spoken by Nick Lindeback, focuses finding hope even in hard times. That even during difficult periods God is in control and he provides Salvation and comfort for His people.
Read the text – Psalm 46, Luke 7:11-22
This is the first sermon in the sermon series ‘Jesus Transforms’. In this sermon, Joshua Schroder speaks on the hope we can find in Jesus, and how he can transform hopelessness to hope, fear into courage, and death to life.
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