God's name holds all power and authority, yet He has lowered Himself for a moment for our sake? Why would an all powerful God do this? Peter explores why an all powerful God would humble Himself for His glory, and for our good.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

If worshipping God does not change you, do we really know who we are worshipping? Peter explores what does it mean to worship God as Lord?저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Who is the Holy Spirit? How is the Holy Spirit shaping your life right now? Beck Miller explores the companion we all have in Christ - the Holy Spirit저자 Merri Creek Anglican

We live in a life full of distractions. How can we possibly keep our focus on Christ? Peter preaches on how we worship a God. who keeps His focus on His children.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

There are disciples; there is making disciples; and there is making disciple makers. Beck shares what it means to step into the commission.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

As Christians, we are considered holy in Christ, and set apart from the world - yet we are called to engage with it. Peter explores how Christians can effectively engage with our culture.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In the world, but not of the world - what does this mean for you? Rob Miller explores what it means to be contrasting presence in a secular age.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In a world that is seemingly more technologically advanced, why do we at times feel so isolated? Tom Cooper explores what it means to commit to community.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

There is a great reward now, and that is coming, for believers in Jesus. But it comes at a cost. Beck Miller explores the cost and reward for being a follower of Jesus.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Does Jesus wait for us to be qualified enough as Christians before calling us? Jesus calls Christians to follow Him, much like He did with the first disciples. Peter explores what it means to be called by Jesus.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

God created the world, and it was good. But we look around now and ask: "What happened it to?" Peter will explore how Creation will be fully restored and redeemed through the power of Jesus.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Our own local Mission. Peter speaks about Merri Creek Anglican's 3 strategic priorities in light of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: A flourishing Youth MInistry, Urban Discipleship and a permanent home for our Clifton HIll Congregation.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Jo Knight CEO shares with us the work of Anglican Overseas Aid, and encourages us to engage with the kingdom work of serving the poor.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Richard shares with us about the work of Prison Fellowship Victoria and reminds us that we all need Jesus the Bread of Life.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Wei Han encourages us to go or support the mission Jesus gives us to make disciples.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In Christ, we become a new creation. How does a new creation compel others to follow Christ? Beck explores this in Titus 3.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

What does it mean to be part of a godly household? Tom French unpacks the idea of how even our households can bring God glory.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Who is qualified to lead the local church? Is anyone in this world good enough to be called to church leadership? Peter explores Paul's letter to Titus about church leadership.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Why does God allow chaos, behemoth and leviathan to live with His creation? What hope does His children have against such forces? Peter unpacks who God is, and where our hope is found in the midst of suffering.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

At times in our life, we are called by God to a life of adventure. In other times, we are called by God to a life of suffering. In both lives, how can we still bring glory to Him? Peter will be unpacking the mystery of suffering in the Book of Job저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Humans explore as high as space, and dig deep into the earth to discover truth. But where does wisdom come from? Beck shares where true wisdom can be found in the Book of Job.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Bishop Geneva talks about the importance of reconciliation through Jesus. Where do you see reconciliation most needed in your life today?저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Everyone suffers or will suffer. How are we to care for a friend who is experiencing great suffering? The second sermon in our series on Job.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Everyone suffers or will suffer. How are we to respond in relation to God when the securities of this world are taken away from us? The first sermon in our series on Job.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

The final sermon in this series, Peter speaks about these hard sayings of Jesus, and encourages us to be like the person who builds his/her house on the rock.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Without God's help we cannot live the life of love Jesus calls us to. So he exhorts us to pray persistently in the knowledge that God hears and answers our prayers저자 Merri Creek Anglican

As we near the end of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus speaks strongly to us about not being judgemental but relating in humility and with discernment in all our relationships저자 Merri Creek Anglican

We live in a culture where many of us suffer from anxiety and worry. But Jesus says "Do Not Worry"! How is this even possible? Peter unpacks Jesus teaching and encourages us to lean into the grace and strength of God in a world where we are not in control.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Peter continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount with the three sayings of Jesus about treasure in Heaven and the importance of an undivided heart.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Rob proclains the good news of Easter Sunday- Jesus is alive , and we are forever changed!저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Peter speaks about the story of Palm Sunday when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, and is welcomed as God's promised King.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Jesus says to practice your devotional life in private and not show off your righteousness to others. But is that really our problem in western secular culture in 2024? What are the challenges for us as we desire to draw near to God, and how can we cultivate wonder and imagination in an era where the spiritual realm is rarely imagined or trusted.…

Love for enemies is the non negotiable and high call of Jesus to us in this part of the Sermon on the Mount- and it lies at the heart of the christian message. But how can we activate this in our faith when it is so hard to do?저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In this message from the sermon on the mount Peter focusses on the challenging words of Jesus along with other bible passages about the topic of marriage, divorce and remarriage - and speaks to the complexities and questions we may have today.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Tom speaks about the 5 star righteousness that Jesus lived out in regards to anger, and he invites us to learn from him, laying down anger and seeking reconciliation.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In this topical sermon Peter speaks from Paul's writing to the Corinthian church to encourage and remind us to give joyfully from the heart, knowing that it is God who pours out his grace upon us.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

These key verses in the Sermon on the Mount speak of Jesus who fulfils all we read in the Old Testament and whose perfect righteousness becomes our own.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

We continue on in the Sermon on the mount with these classic images Jesus uses to describe his followers. But what fears or concerns do we have about standing out in this world? Peter inspires us to think about what it looks like to be Jesus transformative presence in the world.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

The final in our series on the Beatitudes and falls of the week we mark Aboriginal Sunday. Peter speaks about the need for peacemakers in these lands we call Australia, in the interest of justice for first nations peoples, and tells stories of those who have already been a part of the story of reconciliation.…

Beck continues our series on human flourishing with the next two beatitudes from Jesus Sermon on the Mount in Matthews gospel.“ Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Emma continues our series on human flourishing with the next two beatitudes from Jesus Sermon on the Mount in Matthews gospel.“ Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Emma begins our series on human flourishing with the first two beatitudes from Jesus Sermon on the Mount in Matthews gospel. “Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted”저자 Merri Creek Anglican

The best present we can receive at Christmas is Jesus.He is the expression of Gods amazing love for us.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

To see the glory of God is life altering, and we have seen it in Jesus. Because we believe in him we can persevere in the faith.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

What does it mean for Jesus' followers to be born again and to shine like stars in the world? Beck speaks from Paul's letter to the Philippians and talks about taking along look at Jesus to inspire humilty and unity in the church .저자 Merri Creek Anglican

As we continue on in our Advent series Beck invites us to lament the darkness of our world, and to look and long for the light breaking in through Jesus.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

The first in our 2023 Advent series "Light of the World", Emma speaks about the wonder of the incarnation.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

In this final Song of Songs sermon Peter unpacks the most sexually explicit passage in the whole Bible. The desire of one man for one woman in marriage is a beautiful thing and speaks to our collective desire for an even better husband- Christ for the church.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

What makes for a good marriage partnership? And what makes a person attractive? Song of Songs has wisdom for us about what healthy intimate relationships look like, and how as a church we can support each other to be discerning in love.저자 Merri Creek Anglican

Peter explores song 9 of Song of Songs- where the young woman longs and looks for her lover, bringing him home to her mother's house. How does this story / fantasy speak to our own longings for intimacy with another, and even our longing for the love of God?저자 Merri Creek Anglican