Ev Church Sermons

There are many things in life that wear us down and bring suffering. Jez Reynolds shows us how Paul's boasting in his hardships is an encouragement to us in this life, because the message of Jesus is true and the promise of heaven is real.

Why would Paul call a group of Christian teachers satanic? Grahame Fuller speaks on recognising the satanic influences of the world we live in and the importance of vigilance and discernment in gospel teachings.

Paul defends his ministry to the Corinthians, evidenced by: the power of the gospel Word, the changed lives and his boasting in the Lord. Jez Reynolds takes us through the things we should value most in church ministry.

What is the way to blessing and an enriched life? Jez Reynolds shares from 2 Corinthians the counter intuitive teachings of Jesus on generosity, that lead us to thanksgiving and praise to God!

The Bible's most famous mum is Mary the mother of Jesus. Dave Jensen shares from Mary's song where she expresses her joy and identity found in the blessing of God's salvation.

Dealing honestly with money so often reveals the reality of our sinfulness human nature. Andrew Heard challenges us from 2 Corinthians to be aware of human sin, to live in a way that minimises risk, and to look forward with hope to the future we have with God - free forever from sin and temptation.

Back into 2 Corinthians, Chapter 8 begins with Paul's plea for the Corinthians to be generous in response to the grace given through Jesus. Andrew Heard shows us this is not a command about money but a challenge about your heart attitude.

The world says true contentment in life comes from within yourself or the stuff you can get... but Jesus says this is foolish. Dave Jensen wrestles with the question; will being a Christian make me content?

We rejoice on Easter Sunday that Jesus is risen, the resurrection moment changed all of human history! Andrew Heard reminds us that our confidence is in Jesus' work on the cross to pay for our sins, this applies for all time - our sin has been paid for. This is Love!

This is love - not that we loved God, but that God loved us, and his love for us looks like death for Jesus. Jez Reynolds shares with us the confronting love displayed in Jesus’ death and brings us intimacy with God.

John Chapter 15 stresses the importance of a Christian "producing fruit". Andrew Heard shows us that Jesus is the one who gives us power to create a fruitful Christian life.

Christianity is a spirit experience, brings us deeply in touch with the one who is spirit. Andrew Heard helps us understand from Jesus words, the role of the spirit in our lives today.

Grahame Fuller takes us through the core Christian truths we see in this passage. That Jesus is the only way to the Father, our lives should be centred on Him, and we are to love one another.

The unbelievable humiliation of the creator of the universe stooping to do a servant's job. Jez Reynolds looks at Jesus washing the Disciples feet, more than a cleaning exercise, it's a picture of his greater servant role at the cross.

In this section of John's gospel we see the confronting reasons why the Jewish people rejected Jesus. Jez Reynolds shares what our response says about our willingness to trust God... are we hardened or softened towards the sovereign God of the universe?

What is Jesus' moment of glory -his splendour and majesty? Grahame Fuller shares from chapter 20 as Jesus connects his death and glorification, and what this means for us.

The Book of John brings us face to face with Jesus, so we might see and respond to him. In Chapter 12, as we see Jesus anointed and celebrated arriving in Jerusalem, Andrew Heard asks where Jesus fits in your life and what is your response to him?

Was Jesus "dying for our sin" really necessary? Andrew Heard shares from John 11 -as the Jewish leaders plot his murder, we see how Jesus' death shows the seriousness of sin, and can save a whole nation.

We're back in the book of John for a second series, with the amazing miracle of Lazarus' death and raising to life. Jez Reynolds shares how Jesus' actions here demonstrate his love for us and the entire purpose of his ministry to us.