Talks

At St. John’s on Geddes, we love to read and talk about the Bible together because we believe that God has spoken through it to show us what Jesus has done for us, to give us faith in him and to grow us to be more like him.

Every week, we read the Bible together and we hear a short talk from the Bible.  

Here, you’ll find some of our recent talks. Listening to these is the best way to get a sense of who we are and what we believe as a church. We hope and pray that you find them encouraging and helpful.

Come Follow the Gentle King

Come Follow the Gentle King

Are you weary and tired? Feeling burdened? Labouring under a heavy load? This week we see from Matthew 11:20-30 how Jesus, the Gentle King who truly reveals the Father, pronounces judgment on those who reject Him but gives real rest to those who come to Him.

Passage: Matthew 11:20-30

Recent Series

Josh has been the full-time minister at St. John’s on Geddes since the beginning of 2019.

Josh loves a good spreadsheet, having studied and worked as a Tax Accountant prior to ministry, but most of all Josh loves pointing people to Jesus by teaching the Bible and caring for people. 

Toowoomba born and raised (mostly), Josh studied for ministry at Queensland Theological College in Brisbane after completing a two-year ministry apprenticeship. 

Josh is married to Jes and they have three young daughters. Josh also enjoys running, reading, chasing the kids around the house and playing video and board games with Jes.

You can contact Josh at josh@stjohnsongeddes.church. 

Come Follow the Gentle King

Workers for the Harvest

How can ordinary people like us share Jesus with those around us? In fact, why should we? This week we see from Matthew 9:36-10:15 that Jesus equips and sends his disciples to continue his mission of proclaiming and demonstrating the Kingdom of Heaven.

Passage: Matthew 9:36-10:15

Come Follow the Gentle King

Lord of the new kingdom

How can you tell when the world is changing? This week we see from Matthew 9:14-35 that Jesus has come to make things a new, bringing the Kingdom of Heaven and new life for all those who come to him.

Passage: Matthew 9:14-35

Come Follow the Gentle King

The Doctor is In

Why does Jesus describe himself like a doctor? This week we see from Matthew 9:1-13 that Jesus has come to call and forgive sinners, so come to Him.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-13

Come Follow the Gentle King

The Call of the King

What is the focus of your life? This week we see from Matthew 8:18-34 how Jesus’ Ultimate Authority calls for our Ultimate Focus, Ultimate Allegiance and Ultimate Trust.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-34

Come Follow the Gentle King

The Hands of the King are the Hands of a Healer

Where can you put your hope when modern medicine fails? This week we see from Matthew 8:1-17 how we can come to Jesus, the one who has authority and power to heal.

Passage: Matthew 8:1-17

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Does Jesus stand up under the assault of intellectual critique? This week we see from Mark 11:27-12:27 how Jesus shows his enduring authority by defeating ignorance, scepticism, autonomy and even defeat itself.

Passage: Mark 11:27-12:27

Help on the Journey

Help on the Journey

Would you like to have a full-time bodyguard who could keep you safe from any danger? This week we see from Psalm 121 that no matter what we face in life, we can be confident in the Lord’s help because of Jesus.

Passage: Psalm 121

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Known and Loved

Have you ever longed for someone who truly knows you and understands what you’re going through? This week we see from Pslam 139 that because God truly knows us and is with us through his king Jesus, even in trouble and suffering we can be amazed, be comforted, praise Him and cry out to Him for help.

Passage: Psalm 139

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

A New Start

Have you ever wished for a REAL new start? Not just the change of date on a calendar, but something more… This week we see from Luke 2:21-40 how Jesus has come as the perfect, law-keeping, God honouring human to reveal our hearts and redeem all those who put their faith in Him.

Passage: Luke 2:21-40

Help on the Journey

Joy and Peace for a Restless World

Merry Christmas! For sure there are a lot of things that are merry about Christmas but Christmas can also be hard. It can be a time of anxiety, stress and sadness. But Jesus has come to turn the world upside down, by putting it right-side up! This Christmas Day we see from Luke 2:1-20 that Christmas is about Jesus turning the world upside down by bringing real Joy and Peace to all who trust in Him.

Passage: Luke 2:1-20

Help on the Journey

Kingdom Words

Christmas is about God showing his mercy and grace to us by keeping his promises. This week we see from Luke 1:57-80 how God shows his mercy to us in Jesus.

Passage: Luke 1:57-80

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

The World Turned Upside Down

Christmas isn’t just about a nice story of a cute baby laid in a manger surrounded by cute and fluffy animals. Christmas is about a revolution. About the world being turned upside down. This week we see from Luke 1:26-56 how Jesus, God’s promisied king, is going turns the world upside down by blessing and exalting those who trust in Him for salvation.

Passage: Luke 1:26-56

Help on the Journey

The World Turned Upside Down

The Christmas story as told in the Bible is true. And the best way to help people with Christmas and with life is to read the Bible with them. This week we see from Luke 1:1-25 that Christmas is a message of God reversing the lives of people.

Passage: Luke 1:1-25

Long Live The King

Long Live The King

You either follow God’s King or you don’t. Following God’s King does not mean no pain. This week we see from 1 Samuel 27-31 that we should follow God’s faithful King if you seek forgiveness of sins and the comfort of the Lord in times of trouble.

Passage: 1 Samuel 27-31

Long Live The King

The King No One Asked For

Things aren’t always what they appear. Sometimes God is working in ways that we can’t see. This week we see from 1 Samuel 16 that we see the outward appearances, but God sees the heart and his faithful plans for his people.

Passage: 1 Samuel 16

Long Live The King

The King You Asked For

How can the fall of an ancient Israelite king expose the darkness of our own hearts, show us what it looks like to really repent and point us to Jesus, the better king? This week we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15 how because we and our leaders deserve God’s judgment for our failure to obey his commands, we need a better king.

Passage: 1 Samuel 15

Long Live The King

The King Provided

We can’t always see what’s going on behind the scenes. When things seem out of control, God is still faithful to his promises and still working to save his people. This week we see from the Story of Saul in 1 Samuel 9-12 how even though we reject God’s rule, He is faithful to his promises and works to save his people for His name’s sake.

Passage: 1 Samuel 9-12

Long Live The King

Asking for a King

Would you trade in a brand new Ferrari for a beat up old Corolla? No way! But sometimes, we don’t realise how good we’ve got it and we trade what is good for something worse. But the ultimate tragedy is that we all do this with God. This week we hear from 1 Samuel 8 how rejecting God’s rule always leads to slavery, suffering and loss, but coming under the good rule of God’s king means life.

Passage: 1 Samuel 8

Long Live The King

The Glory of the King

Do we treat God like a cosmic vending machine, existing to satisfy our desires, instead of the mighty creator of the universe? Ancient Israel did, and look where it got them… This week we see from 1 Samuel 4:1-7:13 how the Lord is mighty in judgment against those who treat Him lightly, but mighty to save those who call on Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 4:1-7:13

Long Live The King

The King’s Prophet

Why is it so important to listen closely to the Lord and hear what He says? This week we see from 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 how God brings down the wicked who refuse to hear him but raises up his prophet, pointing us to the Lord Jesus and calling us to hear Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21

Long Live The King

Crying Out for a King

What do you do when you are helpless? This week we start our series through 1 Samuel and see from 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 how God saves those who humbly cry out to Him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

As Good as it Gets?

As Good as it Gets?

Can we expect life to ever get better than this? This week we hear from guest preacher Rev. Glen Perkins from Miles-Roma how God’s people expect the full and perfect restoration they long for because we remember the great things he has done.

Passage: Psalm 126

Embrace the Team

Embrace the Team

Paul acknowledges many people who are committed to Gospel work and service. They are from different nations, male and female, rich and poor, slaves and free. These folk are ‘in Christ’ and hold to the unity of the Gospel teaching.

Passage: Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23

Embrace the Team

Fulfilled Gospel Love

We know that now is the time to love our neighbour in the community and in the Church. But what are the actions of love? Here we learn about the link between the Law and Love. And we’re directed to love because we live in the light of day. This is Gospel love.

Passage: Romans 13:8-14

Embrace the Team

Submit

How should Christians relate to the Government? Watch our in-person service from Sunday 13 August 2023 as we see from Romans 13:1-7 how, as those who are being transformed in Christ, we submit to the authorities that God has established to reward good and punish evil.

Passage: Romans 13:1-7

Embrace the Team

Overcome

We all love stories of good triumphing over evil but did you know we are called to triumph over evil in our everyday lives together? In fact, the way we do this might surprise you… This week we see from Romans 12:9-21 how, being transformed in Christ, we overcome evil with good in our daily life together as God’s people by loving one another and others, even our enemies, with genuine love.

Passage: Romans 12:9-21

Embrace the Team

Belong

Did you know belonging in a community can actually improve your health? It’s no surprise then that God’s good design for us includes belonging together as a community in Jesus. This week we see from Romans 12:3-8 how, belonging to one another as one body in Christ, Paul calls each of us to think of ourselves accurately, using our gifts to humbly serve together.

Passage: Romans 12:3-8

Grafted

Grafted

Does God keep His promises? Yes! But what about Israel? Has He failed them? No way! We just haven’t seen the end of the story yet… This week we see from Romans 11 that God has not rejected Israel, nor have they stumbled beyond recovery, but they are still part of his plan to reach both Jews and Gentiles with the good news of Jesus. So as Gentiles grafted in, we must consider his sternness, continue in his kindness, and praise him for his rich mercy.

Passage: Romans 11

As Good as it Gets?

All Stained

Leviticus tells us how a holy God can live with the unholy people he loves. Sadly, everything in God’s good creation has been made unclean by the stain of sin. We need to know this. And we need to know what must be done to cleanse the unclean.

Passage: Leviticus 11-15

As Good as it Gets?

Worship – Mediator

How is it possible for a holy God to live with sinful people? It’s difficult and costly. We need a mediator who will perform the right atoning sacrifices and then bring us to God. This is what must be done so the Lord can be present with us.

Passage: Leviticus 8-10

Grafted

Believe

If our salvation depends on God’s merciful choice, does our faith matter? Should we bother sharing the gospel with others? This week we see from Romans 9:30-10:21 how we are responsible to believe and to share the good news because in the gospel, God holds out his hands to offer salvation to everyone who believes in Jesus, rather than relying on their own righteousness.

Passage: Romans 9:30-10:21

Grafted

Chosen

Can we be sure we can trust God to keep his promises to us? What about God’s promises to his chosen people, Israel? Have God’s promises failed? This week we see from Romans 9:1-33 how God’s promises have not failed, nor is he unjust, because salvation depends on God showing mercy to those he has chosen. Far from undermining our confidence, understanding God’s merciful choice humbles us and gives us a deeper confidence in our sovereign God.

Passage: Romans 9:1-33

Grafted

Hope

How would it change your life if you had rock-solid hope, no matter what happens to you? This week we see from Romans 8:18-39 how as we groan in our present suffering, those who are called according to God’s purpose hope in glory, assured that nothing will separate us from his love.

Passage: Romans 8:18-39

Grafted

Life

What does it really look like when the Holy Spirit works in our lives? This week we see from Romans 8:1-17 how the Spirit of Christ lives in us, setting us free from sin and death, giving us life and guaranteeing that we are God’s children through faith in Jesus.

Passage: Romans 8:1-18

Grafted

Romans 7:1-25

No matter how hard we try rules and laws can’t produce real, lasting heart change. We need something better… This week we see from Romans 7:1-25 how God’s good law exposes and arouses the sinfulness of our hearts but Jesus Christ our Lord delivers us from the power of sin and the body of death.

Passage: Romans 7:1-25

Grafted

Slaves

You’re gonna have to serve somebody. Who will it be? Will you serve sin leading to shame and death? Or will you live in the freedom God gives us to serve Him in righteousness leading to holiness and eternal life? This week we see from Romans 6:15-23 that we have been set free from slavery to sin, leading to death, to live as obedient slaves to righteousness leading to life.

Passage: Romans 6:15-23

Grafted

United

Is grace dangerous? Does more grace just lead to more sin? This week we see from Romans 6:1-14 how grace is actually the best motivator to put off sin and live for God as Paul calls us to be true to our (new) selves as those who are united to Christ in his death and resurrection by not letting sin reign in our lives but offering every part of ourselves to God.

Passage: Romans 6:1-14

Grafted

Reign

Can Jesus’ one obedient life really deal with the countless disobedient lives of all of us? This week we see from Romans 5:12-21 how through Adam’s disobedience death reigned over all, but through Jesus’ obedience as our representative all who receive his gift reign in life.

Passage: Romans 5:12-21

As Good as it Gets?

Worship – Redemption

How is it possible for a holy God to live with sinful people? Leviticus gives us the legal detail
of how worship is to be done in and around the Tabernacle. This worship focusses on an
atonement which is pleasing to the Lord God. This is what must be done so the Lord can
draw near to us.

Passage: Leviticus Chapter 1

As Good as it Gets?

Resurrection = Hope

Some things aren’t optional extras. They are ESSENTIALS. This Easter Sunday we see from 1 Corinthians 15:1-26 that the resurrection of Jesus is absolutely ESSENTIAL for us to have true hope, so we should hold fast to the gospel.

Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

As Good as it Gets?

Forgiveness for the Family

Those who belong to God the Father’s family trust in the family history. A history which includes Jesus, the Son of God, dying on the cross for my sins. A precious exchange where one of God’s family gives up his life for the others in God’s family. Are you part of God’s Family?

Passage: 1 John 1:1 – 2:2

Saved

Saved

How can we be absolutely, 100% sure that God loves us? Because Jesus died for us, even when we were his enemies. If we trust Him, we can be sure. This week we see from Romans 5:6-11 that God demonstrates the greatness of his love through Jesus’ death for his enemies, reconciling us to Him and guaranteeing our future salvation.

Passage: Romans 5:6-11

Saved

Loved

It’s time to stop and admire the view. After working hard in chapters 1-4 of Romans it’s time to simply savour and enjoy the benefits of being justified through faith in Jesus. This week we stop to enjoy from Romans 5:1-5 that through Jesus, we are loved by God and enjoy his peace, grace, hope and Spirit.

Passage: Romans 5:1-5

Saved

Promised

What does it really mean to have saving faith? This week we see from Romans 4 how Paul looks at faith in the lives of Abraham and David, to show us that the God who gives life to the dead will credit righteousness to all who believe God’s promises, not counting our sins against us.

Passage: Romans 4:1-25

Saved

Righteous

How can God count unrighteous people like us right before him without compromising his righteousness? This week we see from Romans 3:21-31 how through Jesus’ sacrifice of atonement, God demonstrates his righteousness and graciously declares us righteous through faith.

Passage: Romans 3:21-31

Saved

Silenced

What could leave you in stunned silence before God? This week we see from Romans 3:1-21 how our sin leaves all of us utterly silenced before God and in desperate need of his righteousness now revealed in the gospel.

Passage: Romans 3:1-21

Saved

Hypocritical

Everyone needs the gospel. Even ‘good’ religious people. This week we see from Romans 2:1-29 how we need the gospel because God’s wrath is being stored up against unrepentant hypocrites who show contempt for his kindness.

Passage: Romans 2:1-29

Saved

Unashamed

What do you long for? This week we see from Romans 1:8-17 how because the gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to all who believe Paul longs to proclaim the gospel in Rome?

Passage: Romans 1:8-17

Saved

Called

What is God’s call on your life? It’s actually pretty simple. Through the good news of Jesus God calls you to the obedience of faith. What’s that? This week we see from Romans 1:1-7 how Paul greets the Romans with God’s good news of the risen Jesus, calling all people (you and I included!) to the obedience of faith.

Passage: Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 6:5-15

Matthew 6:5-15

What is prayer? Sometimes prayer feels complicated and hard. But it doesn’t need to. This week we see from Matthew 6:5-15 in the first of our series on Prayer how Prayer is simply talking to God as our good and loving Father in heaven. That frees us up to pray simply, boldly and with confidence that God is good.

Passage: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-11

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

When should love include a warning? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14 that true Christian love reflects the love of our saviour King by seeking to build others up, even when it’s costly. This kind of love will spend itself for one another, warn each other with power, call for examination and strive for joyful peace.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13

Why would you boast about your weaknesses? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13 that because of Jesus we can boast in our weaknesses and suffering because it is in them that we experience God’s power and grace.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:13

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 8-9

Talking about money can be a drag. But what if it doesn’t have to be? What if God’s cheerful, sacrificial generosity and grace can transform us to be cheerful, sacrificial and generous too? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 8-9 how God gives us great grace through the gospel that overflows in joyful, sacrificial generosity to others for God’s glory.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8-9

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 7:2-16

How do you receive correction? Do you get angry? Defensive? Hurt? Passive aggressive? What if correction could actually lead to joy? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 how correction will always grieve us, but it can be a godly grief that produces repentance and leads to great joy for us and for each other.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 5

Sometimes a little perspective can change your life. This week we see from 2 Corinthians 5 how the good news of Jesus gives us a fresh perspective on everything in our lives so that we live to please God and proclaim Jesus in all we do.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 4

Living as a Christian is hard. Sometimes it’s tempting to give up. This week we see from 2 Corinthians 4 that we don’t need to lose heart because God is graciously and powerfully working through us for our good and his glory.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18

Who on Earth is qualified to share such great news as the good news of Jesus with others? Well actually, you are! This week we see from 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18 that we can join the gospel parade to make Jesus known to all with confidence because God makes us sufficient and changes hearts by his Spirit.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:13

How can someone live with a clear conscience, even when life doesn’t go according to plan? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:13 that by God’s gracious work in our lives, God’s people are to live with gospel integrity that reflects God’s character in every area of our lives. We’ll see how this includes living with a clear conscience, Godly faithfulness, heartfelt love and true forgiveness.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:13

2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

What is God doing when you’re suffering? This week we see from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 that we can depend on our good God to comfort us in our suffering and use us to comfort others.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 19-25

Everyday life is hard. It’s moment to moment. A mixed bag. From family to work to money to relationships, every day brings different challenges. How do we learn to love God and love others in the moment to moment of everyday life? This week we see from Deuteronomy 19-25 that living as God’s people means reflecting God’s character in every area of our lives, but we can only do this through Jesus!

Passage: Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

We long for good leaders in every part of our lives. Politicians, bosses, school principals, judges and business leaders. But even the best human leaders will always let us down. We need something better. This week we see from Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22 that God’s people need good leaders who love the Lord, obey his law and reflect his holiness. Only Jesus can fit this bill as our just judge, good king, faithful priest and true prophet.

Passage: Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 12:1-16:17

How are God’s people meant to be weird? This week we see from Deuteronomy 12:1-16:17 that because God has saved us, we love God by living different, holy lives that remember and rejoice in His rescue and reflect His holiness.

Passage: Deuteronomy 12:1-16:17

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 9-11

“It’s not about you.” Israel isn’t righteous and is unfaithful. But the Lord has set His heart to love them. This week we see from Deuteronomy 9-11 the Lord love Israel and calls Israel to love the Lord in return. “It’s not you”, says the Lord. “I’m the one who loves you and forgives you and will drive out the nations. It’s really all about Me.”

Passage: Deuteronomy 9-11

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 6-8

What does it look like to really love God? This week we see from Deuteronomy 6-8 how in response to God’s saving grace, we are to love Him with a wholehearted, all of life love. A love that remembers and obeys his commands, takes holiness seriously and remembers all He has done.

Passage: Deuteronomy 6-8

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 4:44-5:33

What do 10 ancient commandments have to do with God’s grace, relationships and the good life? This week we hear from Moses in Deuteronomy 4:44-5:33 about how the 10 commandments point us to God’s grace and show us how living as God’s people means hearing and doing what he says for our good.

Passage: Deuteronomy 4:44-5:33

Deuteronomy 19-25

Deuteronomy 1-3

What does it take for you to really trust someone? Time? Reliability? Honesty? What would it take for you to really trust God? This week we see from the history of God’s people in Deuteronomy 1-3 that because God is always faithful, even to an unfaithful people, we can trust him, obey him and live without fear.

Passage: Deuteronomy 1-3

As Good as it Gets?

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Have you ever started a job, gotten side-tracked and found yourself finishing a completely different job hours later? It happens to all of us. But when it happens to the church, it’s tragic. This week we see together from Colossians 1:24-2:5 that the main task Jesus has given his church is for us to proclaim Jesus Christ to all in order to present everyone mature in Him. With God working in us, we stay focussed and work hard towards this goal.

Passage: Colossians 1:24-2:5

Help on the Journey

Risen!

Risen! – Matthew 27:62-27:20
Is Jesus’ resurrection fake news or real good news? This Easter Sunday we see together from Matthew 27:62-28:20 how the real good news of Easter is that Jesus is the Risen, victorious King. This real good news calls for us to respond by seeing, believing, following and telling this good news.

Passage: Matthew 27:62-27:20

Help on the Journey

Forsaken!

Does the cross show that Jesus is forsaken by God? This Good Friday we see together from Matthew 27:32-54 how Jesus, God’s own son, is forsaken for us, enduring the separation of God’s judgment so that we can come to God with confidence that he will never forsake us.

Passage: Matthew 27:32-54

Help on the Journey

Everyday Antioch

Is the Good news of Jesus just for Sunday mornings at church? Or is it something that is good for all of life, especially in the ordinary, everyday-ness of our lives? This week we see together from Acts 13:13-52 that while there are big moments when the Good News is spoken in front of large crowds, is also something that belongs in the other parts of life too, in the in between times of our whole lives.

Passage: Acts 13:13-52

Come Follow the Gentle King

Matthew 7:13-39

Listening to instructions is great. But instructions are useless unless you actually do them. Watch our in-person service from Sunday 3 April 2022 as we sing God’s praises, pray together, read God’s word and see from Matthew 7:13-39 how Jesus shows us that those who truly belong to his kingdom don’t just hear his words, they do them. The consequences are serious if we don’t.

Passage: Matthew 7:13-39

Come Follow the Gentle King

Matthew 7:1-12

Warning: self-righteousness is annoying. Don’t go there. Instead, keep your perspective. How? This week we see from Matthew 7:1-12 that the radical, heart obedience of Jesus’ kingdom means acting towards others from a right perspective of our own sinfulness and the goodness of our Heavenly Father. This will mean humility toward others, dependence on God and doing good to all.

Passage: Matthew 7:1-12

Come Follow the Gentle King

Anxiety Antidote

How do birds and flowers point us to an antidote for anxiety? This week we see from Matthew 6:19-34 how Jesus uses these things to show us that the antidote to anxiety is to seek God’s kingdom first because we can trust in our Heavenly Father’s loving care.

Passage: Matthew 6:19-34

Come Follow the Gentle King

The Secret of Rewarding Righteousness

Praise is a fickle thing, and yet we all want it. How can we be free from living for praise? This week we see from Matthew 6:1-18 how Jesus calls us to radical, heart obedience that is not motivated by the praise of men, but by the reward of our Heavenly Father. A heart obedience that can set us free from slavery to the fickle master of praise to live for our loving heavenly Father.

Passage: Matthew 6:1-18

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Are You Wise?

Are you really wise? This week we see from Proverbs 3:1-12 how God graciously gives us instruction through the book of Proverbs to see that true wisdom starts with trusting and leaning on Jesus, God’s Son, the truly wise King. It continues by learning from him. In wisdom, in Christ, there is great blessing, even in the difficulties and uncertainties of life.

Passage: Proverbs 3:1-12

Come Follow the Gentle King

God’s Word Fulfilled (Part 1) – Fulfilling the 10 Commandments

What does living for Jesus now have to do with the Old Testament? This week we see from Matthew 5:17-37 that Jesus has come to fulfill the Old Testament and so calls his people to the radical, heard obedience of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Passage: Matthew 5:17-37

Come Follow the Gentle King

Being Real in Righteousness

Jesus, the King in God’s Kingdom, gives to us the blessings for choosing to repent. This week we hear Jesus in Matthew 4:25 – 5:16 offer blessings to Jew and Gentile who come with humble, contrite hearts and who long for real righteousness.

Passage: Matthew 4:25-5:16

Come Follow the Gentle King

The Dawn of the Righteous Son

How can we be sure Jesus is worth following? Thankfully, He’s already been put to the test. This week we see from Matthew 4:1-25 that we should repent and follow Jesus, who has been tested and shown to be the righteous and faithful Son of God who brings light to his people in the shadow of death.

Passage: Matthew 4:1-25

Come Follow the Gentle King

The King is Coming

How do you get ready for the coming of the king? This week we see from Matthew 3:1-17 that we must repent and bear fruit, because the Kingdom of Heaven has come in Jesus, God’s own Son.

Passage: Matthew 3:1-17

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Jonah 4

Passage: Jonah 4

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Jonah 3

Passage: Jonah 3

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Jonah 2

Passage: Jonah 2

The Authority of Jesus in the 21st Century

Jonah 1

Passage: Jonah 1