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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sydney, Australia.A regular podcast from St Paul's Sydney Lutheran Church, Australia. www.sydney.lutheran.org.au
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This week’s Gospel Matthew 17:1-9 shares the story of God’s confirmation that Jesus is God’s Son. Imagine being surprised by someone you know being transformed into a glowing, white presence! Peter said, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here’. The brilliant light of Jesus lifted his heart! When God confirmed Jesus as God’s son, Peter was struck with awesome fear. I can’t help but think of who we follow these days- those who illuminate themselves with light. It might be an Ins...
This week’s Gospel reading Matthew 5:13-20, speaks of salt and light. Imagine going out for a really good meal- the table is set and you’re with great company. You’re full of anticipation, ready to enjoy the food brought to the table. But precisely as the dishes are delivered, the waiter blows out the candles on your table. You’re plunged into darkness. The food is placed on the table and you begin (with difficulty) to eat. It’s then that you discover not only can you not see the good f...
We hear often that God’s Kingdom is an upside-down Kingdom. Today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 5:1-12 which incorporates the Sermon on the Mount, reminds us of this. Here on earth we celebrate ‘big’ wins, ‘striving for goals’ and ‘likes’. We pay little attention to small things, or things that need extra care- although sometimes these are the very things we might find most beautiful! Have you ever seen a peacock spider? I encourage you to look it up and see if you can watch one dance!...
Have you ever had a perfect relationship? Do you have a friend or loved one that you’ve never had an argument with, never forgotten something important about, or who you always treat really well? No? Usually we can identify things in our relationships that are a source of hurt or harm; it’s part of being human. We aren’t Jesus! This week Paul 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 reminds us that we are all united in the family of God, and that we should do our best to stay in relationship with one another. ...
This week’s Gospel reading John 1:29-42 contains an exciting declaration! Andrew says to Simon, “We have found the Messiah”, and brings Simon to Jesus. How do you think you would have felt, knowing you had found your long-promised King and Saviour? Jesus was the Christ, who would draw all people back to a loving and true relationship with God. What, these days, might spark the same excitement? I wonder how the social isolation many feel, o...
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas season! As we remember the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ once again, may we be filled with hope and great joy. We are also fast approaching the beginning of a new year. This may bring feelings of trepidation alongside those of anticipation. The world is changing quickly, and in ways we often don’t expect. Just as in Matthew’s Gospel reading for this week, when Joseph was awakened and sent on an unexpected journey, we need to listen for God’s...
Written and presented by Dr. Bruce Arnold Support the show
Bishop Richard Schwedes' interview on HOPE FM AI and searching for God's real love. Support the show
This past week, the mess and brokenness of our world became painfully real for many with the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach. Yet, even among the death, grief, tears, and anger, we see signs that God is present—revealing His love and grace through the actions of many who protect, console, and care for others. Advent is a season of waiting and watching for Jesus in the midst of our broken world. Many of the Advent readings acknowledge the darkness around us, yet they point beyond it to the ligh...
Presented by Bridgitte Willshire. Support the show
All through Advent we hear that Jesus is coming, and we must be prepared! We can prepare our hearts for His arrival by reflecting on God’s Word- we can prepare our homes for the Christmas season with decorations - and we can prepare our world by praying for and caring for our community. Wherever you are this Christmas, please consider preparing for the season by bringing joy to those otherwise forgotten in one or more of these ways. God does not forget them- indeed, God says the v...
This week we welcome Pastor Allan Taruste, who is visiting St Paul’s. Pastor Allan will speak on ‘Advent- the time of now and not yet.’ Our gospel reading Matthew 3:1-12 this week tells of John the Baptist calling the people of Israel to repent and be prepared for the coming of the Lord. In the Bible ‘repent’ means to ‘turn back’. As we begin this Advent season, may we turn back from the distractions that so readily occupy our minds- especially as the festive season approaches. When you feel ...
We are in the final week of the church year- about to head into Advent and the Christmas season! This week our sermon is based on Colossians 11:15, 20. The message is that our great King, Jesus, does not seem to be like the kings of this world, or any king we might imagine! He does not rule in pleasant gardens, showing us majesty in flowing velvet robes and golden crowns. He rules in humility, by doing his Father’s will, and in bearing the worst of sufferings so that we can be closer to our l...
This week’s Gospel reading Luke 21:5-19 reminds us of the ‘signs of the times’. Jesus is speaking to his followers of the trials they will endure to follow him as they wait for the fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth. This reading could be a worrying one- indeed these days even moreso, as we see nations going to war against nations, and terrible disasters all around the world. We might well be inclined to be fearful. However, Jesus reassures us as we read further. He does ...
To day's sermon was written and presented by Pr. Fin Klein of Harndorf. Support the show
The sermon was read by Bridgitte Willshire and written for All Saits Sunday by LCA Support the show
How gracious our God is in giving us good things! How much more gracious that we can share these good gifts with others! This week we welcome Sarah from Australian Lutheran World Service to speak at St Paul’s- opening our eyes and hearts to their work overseas. We are thankful for ways we can assist their service- including Walk My Way- a fundraising walk that will be held in Sydney next Saturday 1st of November. Please consider joining the walk or sponsoring a walker if you are unable ...
One of God’s greatest gifts to us is God’s endless creativity and diversity. This week at St Paul’s we celebrate the ways God has given our community many cultures and ways of living. We are all followers of Jesus and live in his love, and this week we will gather with other Lutherans from across Sydney to worship together! Please remember that our service will be at 4pm on Sunday, followed by a shared dinner. If you are joining us it would be wonderful if you could bring a dish from your own...
Remember the parable of the ten virgins, who didn’t bring extra oil for their lamps while waiting for the bridegroom to arrive? In the middle of the night their lamps were out and they could not greet him! They were excluded from the wedding feast, because they were not prepared. (Matthew 25:1-13) Today’s sermon reminds us we need to be vigilant in other ways too. We hear that God uses people we may not expect to pass on God’s word to us. How closely are you listening to the peop...
This week’s Gospel reading speaks about how faith ‘like a mustard seed’ can do great things! What examples do you have in your life that might show this is true? This week at St Paul’s Michael Relf, from ‘Celebrate Messiah’, will share with us some of his stories of God’s goodness through faith. Our faith in Jesus is a gift freely bestowed by the Holy Spirit- let’s remember this week to be grateful for that gift! Whether we are in a time where we feel our faith is small, or whether we f...
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