Lutheran - St. Paul's Sydney Podcast
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago -St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sydney, Australia.A regular podcast from Pastor Richard Schwedes and guests at St Paul's Sydney Lutheran Church, Australia. www.sydney.lutheran.org.au
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10th. Sunday after Pentecost - 1 John - Light Living "Week 2 - 1John 2:28-3:11 - Living as who we are meant to be."
August 13, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you ever looked forward to something? Has this changed the way you approached life? This week in our worship series: Light living - we explore living who God calls us to be, as we explore 1 John 2:28-3:11 Support the Show.
9th. Sunday after Pentecost - 1 John - Light Living "Week 1 - 1John 1:1 to 2:27 - Reflecting the Greatest Light "
August 06, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWhere are you gaining hope? What is giving your life meaning? This week we begin a new sermon series, Light Living, as we look more deeply into 1st letter of John. Our focus this week is from 1 John 1:1-2:27, where we focus on what it means to reflect the Greatest Light of all. Support the Show.
9th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness -for all
July 30, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn my recent trip to explore the biblical sites in what is now Turkiye and Greece, water fountains were prominent at many entrances to cities, palaces and important buildings. Why? Because this was a sign that life was present and available here. In this week's focus on 31 days of thanksgiving we look at being thankful for life...our current life and our life to come with Jesus. Support the show
9th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness -for all of life
July 30, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn my recent trip to explore the biblical sites in what is now Turkiye and Greece, water fountains were prominent at many entrances to cities, palaces and important buildings. Why? Because this was a sign that life was present and available here. In this week's focus on 31 days of thanksgiving we look at being thankful for life...our current life and our life to come with Jesus. Support the Show.
8th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness -for our passions, gifts, talents and opportunities
July 23, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBI have never met a person who doesn't have a passion, a gift or a talent. And it is important to remember that all our good passions, gifts and talents are gifts from God. This week we will explore what are good passions, gifts and talents and what it means to be thankful for them. 1 Peter 4:7-11 is our inspiration for this week's worship and message. Support the Show.
7th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness - for the people in our lives
July 16, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThanking someone can have a great impact on people and this week as part of our 31 days of thanksgiving we explore what it means to be thankful for the people in our lives .....inspired by Philippians 1:3-11, so join us for worship and discover how thanking people can make an impact on others and youreself. Support the Show.
6th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness - for what we have
July 09, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHow are you going with being thankful? This week in our worship series.....31 days of thankfulness....we look at what it means to be thankful for the stuff and things in our life.....inspired by James 1:17 Support the Show.
5th. Sunday after Pentecost - 31 days of Thankfulness - begins and ends with God
July 02, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week we begin a new worship series.....31 days of thankfulness....where we will explore not only the importance of being thankful, but also the source of our thankfulness and what we can be thankful for our lives....In week 1 we begin with 31 days of thankfulness begins and ends with God, inspired by Psalm 136. Support the Show.
4th. Sunday after Pentecost - The cost of following The Life Giver
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week our focus is on the cost of being a follower of the One who truly gives life...based on Matthew 10:24-39 Support the Show.
3rd. Sunday after Pentecost - Being God's hopeful workers
June 18, 2023 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week our focus is on being God's workers of hope based on Romans 5:1-8 Support the Show.
2nd. Sunday after Pentecost - The Power of Faith
June 11, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week our focus is on the power of faith based on Romans 4:13-25 Support the Show.
Trinity Sunday - Recognising God leads to rejoicing, restored and peaceful lives
June 04, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week our focus is how listening and being shaped by God leads to a life of rejoicing, reconciliation and peaceful lives based on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. Support the Show.
Pentecost Sunday - Jesus gives his Spirit
May 28, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus Gives His Spirit' based on the Gospel reading of John 20:19-23. This week our service at St Paul's will be led by Pastor Håvard Osland from the Norweigan Lutheran Church Sydney. Support the Show.
Ascension Sunday - Jesus ascends
May 21, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus Ascends' based on the Gospel reading of Luke 24:44-53. This week our service at St Paul's will be led by Rev. Dr. Mark Worthing . Support the Show.
6th. Sunday of Easter - Jesus promises the Holy Spirit
May 14, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit' based on the Gospel reading of John 14:15-21. As Pastor Richard is on study and long service leave, this week our service at St Paul's will be led by Bishop Robert Bartholomaeus. Support the Show.
5th. Sunday of Easter - Jesus is the Way
May 07, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus Is The Way' based on the Gospel reading of John 14:1-14. As Pastor Richard is on study and long service leave, this week our service at St Paul's will be led by guest speaker Jonathan Krause from ALWS . You can view the slides on our Youtube channel at https://youtube.com/live/V7ZtezXKXvo starting at 35:30. Support the Show.
4th. Sunday of Easter - Jesus the Good Shephard
April 30, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus The Good Shepherd' based on the Gospel reading of John 10:1-10. The sermon was written and preseted by Håvard Osland from the Sydney Norwegain Lutheran Church. Support the Show.
3rd. Sunday of Easter - Jesus on the road to Emmaus
April 23, 2023 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus On The Road To Emmaus' based on the Gospel reading of Luke 24:13–35. The sermon was prepared by Pastor Richard Schwedes and presented by Anthony Fawcett. Support the Show.
2nd. Sunday of Easter - Jesus Appears to His Disciples.
April 16, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week our focus is 'Jesus Appears to His Disciples' based on the Gospel reading of John 20:19-31. The sermon was presented by Pastor Lassi Pappinen from the Finish Lutheran Church. Support the Show.
Easter Sunday - From dying to living
April 09, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week we celebrate the core message of Easter.....Jesus has risen and we have a life to look forward to. Please join us in person or online as we worship together. Karina's painting is featured in Episode Artwork above. Support the Show.
Maundy Thurs - Dying To living through service
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBSupport the Show.
Palm Sunday - The Jesus Challenge - Going
April 02, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week we conclude the Lenten series, The Jesus Challenge with a focus on Going. Both in the Old and New Testament as God's people we are encouraged to go places, and as we go to be trusting God, relying on God and sharing all the good we know about God with others. This week why going is so important. Support the Show.
5th. Sunday in Lent - The Jesus Challenge - Giving
March 26, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week we continue the Lenten series, The Jesus Challenge with a focus on Giving. It is interesting that of all the topics Jesus speaks about money is the one he speaks most about. But his discussions around money is not to get more from us, but to help us develop and live with a healthy attitude to money, seeing money as a tool to bless others with. Our readings from Malachi 3:6-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-10 and Matthew 6.19-24 encourage us to see and use money in healthy ways. Suppo...
4th. Sunday in Lent - The Jesus Challenge - Serving
March 19, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week we continue the Lenten series, The Jesus Challenge with a focus on Serving. One of the consistent and strong messages from being with Jesus is that He came to serve and encourage us as His disciples and followers to serve people in ways that help them connect with Him. Our readings from Matthew 20:20-28 and Philippians 2:1-11 will help us explore the importance of Christian service for us and others. Support the Show.
3rd. Sunday in Lent - The Jesus Challenge - Forgiving
March 12, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week we continue the Lenten series, The Jesus Challenge with a focus on Forgiving. The more time we spend with Jesus and His word, the clearer it becomes that God's main focus with us is forgiveness. This week we will also explore how God's forgiveness of us leads us to forgiving others. Our worship and teaching is inspired by John 8:1-11 Support the Show.
2nd. Sunday in Lent - The Jesus Challenge - Being
March 05, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week we continue the Lenten series, The Jesus Challenge with a focus on Being with Jesus and each other. The early disciples spent much time with Jesus, LISTENING to Him, LOOKING at what He does which prepares them for DOING what He says and does. And each of us are called to do the same, and when we simply be with Jesus, we are filled with what gives us true life. Our worship and teaching is inspired by John 15:1-8. Support the Show.
1st. Sunday in Lent - The Jesus Challenge - Listen, Look and Do
February 26, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Lent begins, the time of preparation for Easter. We are beginning a new worship service.....The Jesus Challenge. Central to the Jesus Challenge is LISTENING to the Words of Jesus, LOOKING at what Jesus says and DOING what Jesus says and does, based on Matthew 7:24-27. So throughout the season of Lent will be challenged to Listen, Look and Do. Support the Show.
Transfiguration Sunday - Who is Jesus, really
February 19, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHave you ever had a perception about someone, only to have that change once you meet them and get to know them. In this Sunday's story with Jesus, Jesus brings to light something that is absolutely important in understanding who He truly is, that He will rise from the dead. This will change how people will see Him and His role as the Messiah. In this week's worship we will explore why the resurrection is so critical in understanding Jesus. Support the Show.
6th. Sunday after Epiphany - Gathered in the name of the miracle worker - Jesus Christ
February 12, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBThis Sunday we will hear a sermon prepared by Bishop Paul Smith, based on Matthew 14:13-21, focusing us on the fact we gather around Jesus, the miracle maker. This has major implications for us as we live as His church, trusting and relying on Jesus no matter how things look. The sermon was presented by Anthony Fawcett. Support the Show.
5th. Sunday after Epiphany - Living a Faith that makes a difference to others
February 05, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBWe are influenced and affected by many people, organisations and situations, often this happens in subtle ways. For instance did you know that Discount Warehouse Chemist spends much money, time and effort on creating an atmosphere that helps us see they are a bargain place? In this week's reading from Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus is encouraging us to reflect His flavour in our lives, so that others may benefit. We will be exploring what does it mean to be his salt and light in the world for the b...
4th. Sunday after Epiphany - The Beatitudes - a call of different expectations
January 29, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBExpectations can be very powerful. They can lead to joy especially when reality exceeds our expectations or disappointment when reality doesn't live up to our expectations. As Jesus prepares His early disciples and us He has some very important words for us that help us develop expectations that are from God and how these expectations may differ from what we initially think might or should happen. This week we will explore these early words of Jesus from Matthew 5:1-12. Support the...
3rd. Sunday after Epiphany - Jesus calls His diciples
January 22, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week we dive into Matthew 4:12-23, where we continue to the story of Jesus calling His disciples, with the message that with Him the kingdom of heaven is close by. Think about how this is important for us. Pastor Tim Zanker is the guest preacher. Support the Show.
3rd. Sunday after Christmas - The Diciples Life - Come, See, Go and Tell
January 15, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week we dive into John 1:29-42, as we look at Jesus and His first disciples. This story has a number of implications for us, as we see that even early on in His ministry Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. But not only this, we are how discipleship living takes place, our call as disciples is to introduce others to Jesus. The sermon was written by Pastor Richard Schwedes and presented by Anthony Fawcet Support the Show.
2nd Sunday after Christmas - Baptism of Jesus
January 08, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week at St Pauls we welcome Pastor Tim Zanker who will be leading us in worship as we explore the Baptism of Jesus, Support the Show.
New Year's Day - Living forward in faith
January 01, 2023 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBAs we begin the new year this is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has just passed, thanking God for all the good that happened and seeking God's help to deal with any issues that come from 2022. It is also a great opportunity to commit to placing 2023 into God's hands, asking God to shape the year so that we grow in our relationship with Him and others. Support the Show.
Christmas Day - Christmas - the undeserved gift
December 25, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBChristmas is a time where I often have mixed emotions. When I focus on myself I look at the busyness, the jobs still to do, the loved ones who are no longer walk this earth, the demands others place on me, my family and our congregations, fractured relationships and the problems of life....Yet there is a better story that comes from focussing on God, the promise of a future, the gift of being loved and forgiven, the relationships God creates and encourages and the joy God gives. Chri...
Christmas Eve - Readings and Carols
December 24, 2022 02:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBCcristmas Eve - A service of Readings and Carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ Child. You can watch the whole service on the Youtube link - https://youtu.be/vxVMOdtR59s Support the Show.
4th. Sunday in Advent - Adventuring to Christmas - The signs point to Jesus - Week 4 - Love
December 18, 2022 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MBYou can't help notice that Christmas is nearly here. There is sales, lights and signs. One of the favourite things our family likes to do is wander down to St Mary's Cathedral and view the light display, which this year clearly tells the Christmas story. If you haven't seen it make some time to see it and even take some friends along. The Jesus Christmas story is so important because it highlights to the world, how gracious and loving God is. Support the Show.
3rd. Sunday in Advent - Adventuring to Christmas - The signs point to Jesus - Week 3 - Joy
December 11, 2022 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week in our Adventure to Christmas we explore the joy that Jesus gives us. One of the most famous Christmas Carols Joy to the World, written by Isaac Watts, shares with us the power of God's joy, that no sin or curse has power over the joy God gives. Support the Show.
2nd. Sunday in Advent - Adventuring to Christmas - The signs point to Jesus - Week 2 - Peace
December 04, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAs we are Adveturing to Christmas, this week we come across the sign post of peace. In John 14.27 Jesus reminds us that His peace is different to the peace to what the world offers, it is a peace that exists even when there is chaos in our lives and it is a peace that says between us and God there are no problems or barriers. This peace is made possible because Jesus came to earth for us. That is another reason why we need Christmas. Support the Show.
1st. Sunday in Advent - Adventuring to Christmas - The signs point to Jesus - Week 1 - Hope
November 27, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis Advent our theme is Adveturing to Christmas and we will come across sign posts that lead us to Christ...the first sign post we will encounter is HOPE. Many of us have hopes for the future. Hope usually comes from a place that life is not quite right and we are looking for a better future. The well known carol 'O little town of Bethlehem' paints the picture well; Yet in your dark streets shining the everlasting light the hopes and fears of all the years are met in You tonight. ...
24th. Sunday after Pentecost - Jesus the true people's King
November 20, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBSometimes we get frustrated with leaders, because they don't seem to be acting in our interest, but in their own interest. This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, where we explore how Jesus is truly the people's king, a king acting to bless and serve all people. Support the Show.
23rd. Sunday after Pentecost - When our world is crumbling there is hope
November 13, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAt times listening to the news can give you the impression that the world is crumbling. And in this week's focus Jesus prepares His disciples including us for a crumbling world. Little did they know it that shortly afterwards they would face the challenge of Jesus being arrested and crucified. As we explore Luke 21.5-19, we discover how Jesus gives us hope in a crumbling world.' Support the Show.
22nd. Sunday after Pentecost - All Saints Sunday - Remembering and Thanking God for all the Saints in our Lives
November 06, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week we celebrate All Saints Day. Whilst traditionally this has been a day for remembering those who have passed from this earth to be with Jesus, in our services we will also have an opportunity to remember and give thanks to God for all who have brought the light of Christ into our lives. In our services we will be exploring how ordinary people are saints because of their relationship with Jesus, and how God's perspective on life differs in many ways from how many in the world beli...
21st. Sunday after Pentecost - Reformation Sunday - Celebrating God comes to us
October 30, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week we celebrate Reformation Sunday, celebrating that the reformation refocussed our understanding of God, from a God we need to perform for, to a God who comes to us an shows us grace. This year we also celebrate 500 years since Luther and the Reformation team translated the bible into the common German language, that helped many people connect with God. Support the Show.
20th. Sunday after Pentecost - Thanking God for the blessings of people from all nations
October 23, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBThis week we are celebrating and thanking God for all the people God brings to Australia, and what it means for us to live in a multicultural community. The service was a Multicultural celebration based on Luke 13:22-30. Support the Show.
19th. Sunday after Pentecost - Jonah and Jesus
October 16, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week we conclude our Jonah series, where we explore the connection of Jonah and Jesus. Support the Show.
18th. Sunday after Pentecost - Jonah Chapter 4 - Dealing with worms and other unfair stuff
October 09, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBAs we continue our series on Jonah, we look at chapter 4, where we see that despite God giving Jonah a second chance and that the Ninevites all turned to God and stopped evil actions, Jonah is no happy, in fact he is quite angry. We explore why this maybe the case, and the problems this causes. Support the Show.
2 October 2022 - 17th. Sunday after Pentecost - Jonah Chapter 3 - Repentance brings undeserved suprises
October 02, 2022 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEver resisted doing something, then eventually you do it? In chapter 3 of Jonah, we see Jonah do exactly what God asked him to do, and when he does it there are some unexpected blessings, not just for Jonah but also for the people he goes to. This week we will explore how when we repent we get to be part of some unexpected blessings just like Jonah. Support the Show.