Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

Growing in Christ (Colossians 1:1-14)

September 21, 2019 23:30 - 7.26 MB

How does someone grow as a follower of Jesus? Outline Paul and Colossae (vv 1-2) Faith, Hope, and Love (vv 3-8) Living worthy of the God we know (vv 9-13) Are we growing in Christ?

Power and Peace (Luke 19:11-28)

September 14, 2019 23:30 - 6.39 MB

The rulers and kingdoms of our world are all about power and profit, no matter the cost. But in Jesus we Jesus a king who’s kingdom brings true peace. As Jesus heads up to Jerusalem, he asks us to choose our kingdom. Outline A story of two kingdoms A parable of an evil king Which kingdom will you choose?

Blind and Seeing (Luke 18:35-19:10)

September 07, 2019 23:30 - 5.72 MB

How sure are you that you’re seeing what’s real? Do you need glasses? Or do you just need to pay attention? In this sermon, we see that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He came to rescue us from blindness and to open our eyes to his generous mercy. Before the sermon we watched this video: Outline Are you seeing Jesus truly? A blind man sees (18:35-43) A short man sees (19:1-10) Jesus came to seek and save us!

Haves and Have Nots (Luke 18:15-34)

August 31, 2019 23:30 - 6.02 MB

What do you need to do to enter God’s kingdom? A bloke who seemed to have everything going for him, asked Jesus this question. But Jesus' surprising answer shows how God’s kingdom conflicts with our world’s values of status and power. Greedy-hearted humans can’t enter God’s Kingdom, but God has made it possible for those who like a child receive his generosity in Jesus. Outline Empty Hands (vv15-17) Not what you offer (vv18-30) The suffering and rising king (vv31-34) Will you enter God...

Haves and Have-Nots (Luke 18:15-34)

August 31, 2019 23:30 - 6.02 MB

What do you need to do to enter God’s kingdom? A bloke who seemed to have everything going for him, asked Jesus this question. But Jesus' surprising answer shows how God’s kingdom conflicts with our world’s values of status and power. Greedy-hearted humans can’t enter God’s Kingdom, but God has made it possible for those who like a child receive his generosity in Jesus. Outline Empty Hands (vv15-17) Not what you offer (vv18-30) The suffering and rising king (vv31-34) Will you enter God...

Proud and Humble (Luke 18:1-14)

August 24, 2019 23:30 - 6.25 MB

When was the last time you prayed? What did you say or do? How did you approach God? In this sermon, we listen to Jesus' teaching on prayer—how we should approach God when we know Jesus is king. Outline Faithful persistence (vv 1-8) Humble contrition (vv 9-14) Pray—humbly and persistently!

Lost and Preserved (Luke 17:20-37)

August 17, 2019 23:30 - 5.48 MB

When you hear a warning of something concerning coming your way, do you stay or do you go? In this passage, as we continue our journey with Jesus, we will hear him talking about the cross, the turning point of history. It brings judgement on the world and ushers in the Kingdom of God. Jesus calls us to escape the world and find refuge in him. Outline The Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44, 7:13-14) … is among you (Luke 17:20-21) …comes through suffering (17:22-25) …comes with sudden judgment ...

Master and Servant (Luke 17:1-19)

August 10, 2019 23:30 - 6.05 MB

What would you do if someone paid off all your debts tomorrow? What would you owe them? In this message, we hear how in Jesus, we freely receive new life under a new master, and he demands all our service and praise. Outline Watch yourselves (vv1-6) Serve humbly (vv7-10) with thankfulness (vv11-19)

Rich and Poor (Luke 16:19-31)

August 03, 2019 23:30 - 5.41 MB

Would you be convinced if someone were to rise from the dead? In this message, we listen to another story Jesus told. A story about a rich man who loves money, not God, and who shows this by overlooking the poor. Outline A parable … of two men (vv19-21) …and the tables are turned (vv22-26) …because they wouldn’t listen. (vv27-31) Jesus has crossed the chasm …will you?

God and Money (Luke 16:1-18)

July 27, 2019 23:30 - 5.71 MB

Who do you serve? This week, we hear Jesus give a warning to religious people who love money—‘no one can serve two masters.’ This is a stark warning as Jesus urges us to enter his kingdom. Outline During the sermon, we watched this video: The background: Herod and the Pharisees (vv 16-18) A parable of a shrewd manager (vv 1-8) …which means (vv 9-15) you can’t serve God and money!

Lost and Found (Luke 15)

July 20, 2019 23:30 - 5.97 MB

Are you lost? Jesus told some stories to show there are two ways to be lost. You can be lost far away or lost right at home. The good news is Jesus came to show us God’s heart for all lost people—wanting to bring them from death to life. Outline Two stories of finding joy (Luke 15:1-10) A story of two lost sons… and their prodigal father. (Luke 15:11-31) Feast with the Father

New Relationships (Colossians 3:18-4:1)

July 13, 2019 23:30 - 6.94 MB

When we have new life in Christ, all our relationships are changed by submitting to our loving Lord. Outline Marriage Parenting Slavery Our New Life in Christ (The recording at church stopped before the end. The final few minutes were re-recorded later. Unfortunately, this means they sound quite different.)

New Clothes (Colossians 3:12-17)

July 06, 2019 23:30 - 5.15 MB

How does trusting in Jesus change us? The new life Jesus gives means we take off what is opposed to Christ and put on a new way of living and speaking. Outline Take off the old self (vv 5, 8) Put on the new self (vv12-15) Be indwelled by Christ’s word (vv16 -17) (Note: the recording didn’t work during church and so this audio was recorded afterwards.)

New Identity (Colossians 3:1-11)

June 29, 2019 23:30 - 6.51 MB

Who are you? Jesus graciously offers a new, true identity, through dying and rising with him. Outline You have died. You have been raised. Set your heart. Set your mind. Christ is all.

The Sacrificing King (2 Samuel 21-24)

June 22, 2019 23:30 - 6.48 MB

Forgiveness always costs. As 2 Samuel ends, we visit the site of the future temple where King David makes a sacrifice to save his people from judgement. This sacrifice is a shadow of Jesus who sacrifices himself to rescue us from judgement. King David’s willingness to lay down his life for Israel, his sheep, prepares us for Jesus, the good shepherd who dies for his sheep. Outline David’s grasping census (24:1-10) Consequences and compassion (24:11-25) Jesus, the self-sacrificing king

The Return of the King (2 Samuel 17-20)

June 15, 2019 23:30 - 7.52 MB

How do you respond when you are attacked or feel wronged? As we continue our series in 2 Samuel, we see King David’s love and mercy towards his enemies. His mercy is a shadow of Jesus who loves his enemies and mercifully offers us forgiveness. Outline Joab’s Revenge David’s grace Jesus’ way of the cross Matthew 26:52 Matthew 18:23-35 Romans 13:4

The Exiled King (2 Samuel 14-16)

June 08, 2019 23:30 - 7.03 MB

We long for a true home because we are in exile from God. In Jesus, the king who weeps on the Mount of Olives, and enters into exile to bring us home, we find the answer to this longing and the fulfilment of God’s promises. Outline Absalom’s exile and return (2 Samuel 14) Absalom’s coup (2 Samuel 15:1-13) David’s exile (2 Samuel 15:14-16:23) Jesus’ exile for us (John 18:1; Luke 22:39-42) Life as exiles (1 Peter 2:11-12)

The Pattern of the King (2 Samuel 13)

June 01, 2019 23:30 - 7.02 MB

In David’s sons we see the dreadful spiral and spread of evil as they repeat the sin of their father. It’s another series of gut-wrenching events, which shows our need for the true Son of God who will spread blessing and not curse. Just before the sermon we watched this video Please be aware this sermon and Bible passage addresses a situation of abuse and violence. Outline The pattern repeats Twisted desires (vv1-19) Passive ‘protectors’ (vv20-23) Deadly revenge (vv23-39) Jesus brea...

The Shepherd King (2 Samuel 12)

May 25, 2019 23:30 - 7.52 MB

Just like Saul before him, David has fallen as the shepherd-king and done evil in the eyes of the LORD. His house will now experience curse rather than blessing—the people have fallen with their king. Outline Secret Sin … Revealed (vv1-12) Grace … and consequences (vv13-25) Has David changed? (vv26-31) Finding grace in the Good Shepherd

The Sinning King (2 Samuel 11)

May 18, 2019 23:30 - 6.61 MB

We know deep down there’s a problem with us that needs fixing. Our attempts to deal with sin without Jesus will only escalate this, bringing anxiety and chaos rather than peace and rest. In this sermon we’re looking at a dark chapter in the life of Israel’s great king…it’s revealing of our own hearts, and also of refreshing cleansing Jesus brings. Outline The seeds of sin (11:1) David falls (11:2-6) The cover-up (11:7-20) Jesus can wash you clean

A Forever King (2 Samuel 7)

May 11, 2019 23:30 - 5.48 MB

Do you want to build something which lasts? David desires to build a house for God and secure his peace and blessing, but God reminds him that he is the one who builds things that last. God promises David’s son will build his house and God himself will make a kingdom that will last forever. Outline David has plans (vv1-2) But so does God (v4) … because God hasn’t asked (vv5-7, 1 Kings 5:3) … because God will build (vv8-17) David’s humble praise (vv18-29) Where is this forever king? ...

A Dancing King (1 Samuel 5-6)

May 04, 2019 23:30 - 7.09 MB

In the rest King David brings to God’s people we see glimpses of a priest-king like Adam in Eden or Melchizedek in (Jeru)Salem. David rejoices in God’s presence as we see the fulfilment of God’s promises to Abraham. Outline The danger of God in a box (6:1-11) Dancing in God’s presence (6:12-20) Despising the delight of God (6:21-23) Jesus, the dancing priest-king Dancing before God

A Rising King (2 Samuel 1-4)

April 27, 2019 23:30 - 6.9 MB

Proud King Saul is dead and David has been anointed as king. Is he the king we’ve been waiting for? Outline Dying by the sword (2 Samuel 2:1) The backstory Saul Falls, David Rises 2 Samuel 1:1-2 2 Samuel 1:15-16 2 Samuel 2:1 2 Samuel 1:19 2 Samuel 9:7, 11 Kingdom Habits

Where Do I Find the Good Life? (Luke 24:1-12)

April 20, 2019 23:30 - 5.55 MB

What are you searching for? Looking for the living? Finding the good life in the perfect man

What's Good About Good Friday? (Luke 23:32-43)

April 18, 2019 22:30 - 4.62 MB

Big questions What’s not good about Good Friday? What’s good about Good Friday? Forgiveness Paradise What are you searching for?

The Living Cross (1 Corinthians 15)

April 13, 2019 23:30 - 5.87 MB

Good news (15:1-11) So … the dead will be raised (15:12-23) Jesus is the living king (15:24-28) it’s worth living for Jesus (15:29-34) But how are the dead raised? (15:35-54) Praise God and live for Jesus (15:55-58)

The Foolish Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5)

April 06, 2019 23:30 - 6.38 MB

In the lead-up to Easter, we’re reflecting on the foolish cross and the empty tomb from 1 Corinthians 1 and 15. Talk Outline The cross is foolish and weak? (1:18-25) The church is foolish and weak? (1:26-31) So stick with the foolish and weak message (2:1-5) Knowing Christ Crucified

Carry Your Cross (Luke 14)

March 30, 2019 23:30 - 6.44 MB

Who needs healing? (vv1-6) Generous humility (vv7-11) Generous invitation (vv12-24) Count the cost (vv25-35)

Enter Through the Narrow Door (Luke 13)

March 23, 2019 23:30 - 6.57 MB

Foxes in the coop (vv33-35, 1-5) Judgement is coming (vv6-9) …because of the predators (vv10-17) The kingdom of judgement and safety (vv18-35) So repent, or you too will perish!

Be Ready (Luke 12:35-59)

March 16, 2019 23:30 - 6.8 MB

God’s clock is ticking Malachi 3:1; Luke 7:27; Luke 9:51 Are you ready? (vv35-40) …especially the leaders (vv41-48) …because Jesus brings judgment and division (vv49-53) So understand the times and be wise (vv54-59) Are you ready? Acts 1:5-8

Where Your Treasure Is (Luke 12:13-34)

March 09, 2019 23:30 - 6.8 MB

There’s more to life (vv13-21) … so don’t worry (vv22-29) … and seek eternal treasure (vv30-34) The article referenced during the sermon is Don’t be anxious about anything! Is that all God’s got to say? by Paul Grimmond

Against Hypocrisy (Luke 11:37-12:12)

March 02, 2019 23:30 - 6.72 MB

Dirty on the inside (11:37-54) and it’s everyone’s problem (12:1-12) Good news for hypocrites! (Unfortunately there is some distortion in this recording.)

The Kingdom Has Come (Luke 11:14-36)

February 23, 2019 23:30 - 5.39 MB

Israel’s Unhealthy Eyes (vv14-26) Those with eyes to see (vv27-36) What fills your eyes?

When You Pray (Luke 11:1-13)

February 16, 2019 23:30 - 6.3 MB

Teach us to pray (v1) … for the greatest gift (vv2-4) …which honours God’s name (vv5-8) …as he gives good gifts (vv9-13) Jesus is the answer to his own prayer Luke 3:22; Acts 2:38 So it can be answered in us! (Unfortunately there was some distortion in the recording of this sermon.)

Love Your Neighbour (Luke 10:25-42)

February 09, 2019 23:30 - 5.66 MB

Why is my neighbour? (10:25-37) Who is my disciple? (10:38-42)

Fit for the Kingdom (Luke 9:51-10:24)

February 02, 2019 23:30 - 5.81 MB

Jesus' Radical Direction (9:51-56) Jesus' Radical Requirements (9:57-62) Jesus' Radical Priorities (10:1-16) Jesus' Radical Joy (10:17-24)

Still Waiting for the True King (1 Samuel 27-31)

January 27, 2019 00:00 - 6 MB

David’s Doubting Deception (1 Samuel 27) Saul’s Defiant Disobedience (1 Samuel 28) The King is Dead… (1 Samuel 31) …Long Live the King (Matthew 28:16-20)

The Suffering King (1 Samuel 21-26)

January 20, 2019 00:00 - 6.02 MB

In the cave (1 Samuel 21-23) Entrusting to God (1 Samuel 24, 26) Jesus, God’s suffering King (Luke 24:26; 4:5-8) God’s suffering people (1 Peter 2:21-24)

Loving the King (1 Samuel 18-20)

January 13, 2019 00:00 - 6.32 MB

(Note: The name of one of our gospel partners, who works in a secure location, was mentioned towards the end of this recording. For the sake of privacy and security their name has been removed from this recording.) Sermon Outline Two reactions to God’s chosen king Jonathan’s covenant-love for David Saul’s hatred of David Do you love God’s king, Jesus?

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