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Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Matthew 25:31-46]
Do you think you know about the 'Parable of the Sheep and the Goats"? Peter has learnt a new (in fact old) perspective on it. For a start it is not a parable. Then who are Jesus' brothers?
Preacher: The Revd Glen Popata [Text: Matthew 25:14-30]
Glen explores some of the encouragements and warnings contained in the Parable of the Talents. Preacher: Roy Smith [Text Matthew:25:1-13] We are all called as Christians to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of “waiting for the Lord to come”. There will be no second chances when Christ returns. 
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text Matthew 22: 34 - 46] Today we have the baptism of the child of a family in the congregation. Peter helps us consider again the welcome of God to us all in reaching out to us first, then from the Gospel reading two great truths every family needs to hold onto as we raise our children.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Text: Matthew 22:15-22 with Isaiah 45:1-7] Where do you loyalties lie? When challenged with a trick question by his opponents, Jesus gave a brilliant answer which not only dealt with them, but gives us a guiding principle for life. In some matters we are to obey the government, in others our loyalty must be with God.
Preacher: Bishop Ross Bay [Text: Matthew 22:1-14 (with Isaiah 25:1-9, Philippians 4:1-9)]
Bishop Ross presided and preached at our morning service today. The Gospel and Sermon start from the 24 minute mark. Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 21:33-46; Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14] As the religious leaders plan to kill Jesus, he shows them that he knows their thoughts and gives them an opportunity to repent. He says God expects fruit. Are we giving it to him - in our lives? - in our behaviour?
Preacher: Capt Peter Lloyd [Texts: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32]
Peter takes us into the conflict and the challenges of the gospel story.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 19:16-20:16; Jonah 3:10-4:11] The main reading was the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. We found that God is generous - really generous. The text is below and here is a link to the video. The sermon starts at 15:51.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 18:21-25; Romans 1-21; Genesis 50:15-21] Jesus tells the story of the Unforgiving Servant to explain forgiveness to Peter and so to us. As we look at this we will explore some ways we can approach forgiveness and succeed in forgiving others who have wounded us. The sermon is below in document form or you can watch it here in the Sunday video.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20; Ezekiel 33:7-11] Ian found a mystery fourth text which links all three of these readings together. See how love undergirds the process Jesus lays before us for making peace with a fellow Christian. You can see a video of the sermon here.
Preacher: Helen Hardcastle [Texts: Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28] Jesus gave a huge challenge to all who follow him by saying we must take up our cross and follow him. Helen explores the need for a change of heart and how we are dependent on the Holy Spirit to empower us to be whom he calls us to be. In this context, Romans 12:9ff can serve as a thermometer of our zeal and discipleship. Download the sermon below to read or watch it here in the videoed service.
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Matthew 16:13-20] It was a question to the disciples then and it is still a question today? Who do YOU say Jesus is?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 15:21-28 with Isaiah 56:1,6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32] When Jesus travelled to Tyre and Sidon (modern day South Lebanon) he had an odd conversation with a local woman. It is important for us gentile believers as it prefigures our inclusion in the Kingdom. Download the sermon below or watch it in the online video service.
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 14:22-33; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 10:5-15] Peter walks on water - Wow! But what do we learn about faith from his walking and his sinking?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Acts 6:1-16; Matthew 23:27-36] Our church is named after Saint Stephen - what can we learn from his example?
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23] Mustard seed - something tiny yet such potential. What tiny things are in our grasp which God can make to be of great significance?
Preacher: Ian Hardcastle [Texts: Matthew 13:24-43]
Jesus taught the parable of the Wheat and Weeds. We learn about judgement (by us of others and by God of us all) and also in passing about suffering. Let's dive into the video below. Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: Zechariah 9:9-12; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30] What does Zechariah mean by "prisoners of hope"? Peter weaves it into the gospel account and shows how we all need to be such prisoners. Read the sermon below or listen to it in the service video from 25:30 to learn more and be encouraged!
Preacher: Peter Lloyd [Texts: Matthew 10:40-42; Genesis 22:1-14; Romans 6:12-23] We have a high calling as disciples with rare privilege and sometimes a very high cost. Peter helps us consider this by looking at Abraham and two contemporary examples of those who have given much. The sermon may be watched in the video of the service starting at 27:15.
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