Sermons
Jesus surprises
John 18.1-11 Theme: Jesus surprises. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 14 March 2021. Open our eyes to the riches of your word, Amen Do you feel powerless? You know God has a plan but does that seem so far away as to be meaningless and irrelevant to your own daily struggles. The kids are out of control, there are relationship breakdowns, depression and anxiety, failing health, problems with work, and rising debts. Read more
John 18.1-11 Theme: Jesus surprises. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 14 March 2021. Open our eyes to the riches of your word, Amen Do you feel powerless? You know God has a plan but does that seem so far away as to be meaningless and irrelevant to your own daily struggles. The kids are out of control, there are relationship breakdowns, depression and anxiety, failing health, problems with work, and rising debts. Read more
The Bible – is it true? Is it useful?
2 Tim 3:14-17. Theme: The Bible – is it true? Is it useful? Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 28 Feb 2021. _14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Read more
2 Tim 3:14-17. Theme: The Bible – is it true? Is it useful? Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 28 Feb 2021. _14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Read more
Religious fakes and genuine faith
2 Tim 3:1-15. Theme: Religious fakes and genuine faith. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 21 Feb 2021. Prayer: Lord, thank you for your word of truth. Help us to know how to discern your truth in a world of falsehood. Amen A warning. Today’s sermon is rather bleak. It may leave you with a pit in your stomach. I’m talking about the church. It is not necessarily about this church today, but these are challenges that we will face. Read more
2 Tim 3:1-15. Theme: Religious fakes and genuine faith. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 21 Feb 2021. Prayer: Lord, thank you for your word of truth. Help us to know how to discern your truth in a world of falsehood. Amen A warning. Today’s sermon is rather bleak. It may leave you with a pit in your stomach. I’m talking about the church. It is not necessarily about this church today, but these are challenges that we will face. Read more
Gospel Carriers
2 Timothy 2. Theme: Gospel carriers. Sermon at Strathalbyn Church of Christ, Pastor David Williams, 31 January 2021. Prayer: Lord, open our ears to hear your word, and hearing, to believe and to obey. Amen Passing it on - human to human Our 5-year-old granddaughter calls her brother, “my cute little baby”. And she often warns him, “Now think about what you’re doing Gordon!” It’s funny what kids pick up from their parents isn’t it. Read more
2 Timothy 2. Theme: Gospel carriers. Sermon at Strathalbyn Church of Christ, Pastor David Williams, 31 January 2021. Prayer: Lord, open our ears to hear your word, and hearing, to believe and to obey. Amen Passing it on - human to human Our 5-year-old granddaughter calls her brother, “my cute little baby”. And she often warns him, “Now think about what you’re doing Gordon!” It’s funny what kids pick up from their parents isn’t it. Read more
Guard the Gospel
2 Timothy 1. Theme: Guard the Gospel. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 17 Jan 2021 Prayer: Lord, make us uncomfortable when we become complacent; encourage us when we grow dispirited and renew us when we become tired. Amen. Old man Paul was facing execution. Like Christ, he was abandoned by friends, alone and in chains. Most of his churches had fallen away. He writes to his dear son in the faith, passing on the baton to him. Read more
2 Timothy 1. Theme: Guard the Gospel. Sermon by Pastor David Williams. Strathalbyn Church of Christ. 17 Jan 2021 Prayer: Lord, make us uncomfortable when we become complacent; encourage us when we grow dispirited and renew us when we become tired. Amen. Old man Paul was facing execution. Like Christ, he was abandoned by friends, alone and in chains. Most of his churches had fallen away. He writes to his dear son in the faith, passing on the baton to him. Read more
Saved by Grace
Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:1-10 Alex Bainton 27th December, 2020 As today is my last sermon with you, I want to end on the note of grace - God’s grace, and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I guess we have all been to the doctor at some time because we were sick. The doctor examined us to see what was wrong with us, then told us whether or not it was serious, and whether or not there was a treatment or perhaps a cure. Read more
Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:1-10 Alex Bainton 27th December, 2020 As today is my last sermon with you, I want to end on the note of grace - God’s grace, and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I guess we have all been to the doctor at some time because we were sick. The doctor examined us to see what was wrong with us, then told us whether or not it was serious, and whether or not there was a treatment or perhaps a cure. Read more
Jesus’ Coming 1 & 2
Jesus’ Coming -1 and 2 Galatians 4:4-7 & 2 Peter 3:3-15 Alex Bainton 13th December, 2020 Last Tuesday, Cheryl and I watched a program on the ABC about different people’s past memorable experiences of Christmas, and it was very interesting to see what Christmas meant to them. The general public is still aware, I think, that Christmas is connected with the Babe of Bethlehem; but I wonder how many know why Jesus came, and that he will come again? Read more
Jesus’ Coming -1 and 2 Galatians 4:4-7 & 2 Peter 3:3-15 Alex Bainton 13th December, 2020 Last Tuesday, Cheryl and I watched a program on the ABC about different people’s past memorable experiences of Christmas, and it was very interesting to see what Christmas meant to them. The general public is still aware, I think, that Christmas is connected with the Babe of Bethlehem; but I wonder how many know why Jesus came, and that he will come again? Read more
The Resurrection
Luke 24:13-49 The Resurrection Sunday 6th December 2020 David Williams. So much uncertainty! Will the vaccine work? When will it be available? Will my business survive? What about those anti-vaxers? Will the government extend job keeper? When can I visit the family? COVID has affected us in different ways. Our daughter is one of the guinea pigs for the COVID trials – she may have been given the vaccine that gives immunity, or else got the placebo that does nothing. Read more
Luke 24:13-49 The Resurrection Sunday 6th December 2020 David Williams. So much uncertainty! Will the vaccine work? When will it be available? Will my business survive? What about those anti-vaxers? Will the government extend job keeper? When can I visit the family? COVID has affected us in different ways. Our daughter is one of the guinea pigs for the COVID trials – she may have been given the vaccine that gives immunity, or else got the placebo that does nothing. Read more
God is on the Throne
There’s an expression, “The big picture”. We might say of someone, ‘he is a big picture person’, or ‘she’s got a big picture of this’. In other words, he/she’s got a big view of things. A C.E.O might have a big picture; a P.M. or Premier might have a big picture. This morning let’s try and get a big picture, a big view of God. In the bible reading for today from The Revelation, ch 4, we hear these words: “At once I was in the Spirit, and lo a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne! Read more
There’s an expression, “The big picture”. We might say of someone, ‘he is a big picture person’, or ‘she’s got a big picture of this’. In other words, he/she’s got a big view of things. A C.E.O might have a big picture; a P.M. or Premier might have a big picture. This morning let’s try and get a big picture, a big view of God. In the bible reading for today from The Revelation, ch 4, we hear these words: “At once I was in the Spirit, and lo a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne! Read more