St John’s Diamond Creek Talks
Episodes
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Look at Jesus - Follow Me
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Friday Feb 02, 2018
In the fourth instalment of our Look at Jesus series, senior minister Tim Johnson explores the social connections we form with people of different faiths and the negative stigma around the Christian faith as he challenges us to always be ready to defend our faith. In the Bible, we see Philip invite Nathaniel to meet Jesus.
Tim references the Bible at John 1:43-51
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Look at Jesus - Come and See
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
This week, Delle Matthews continues our Look at Jesus series by following John the Baptist and his disciples as they follow Jesus.
The Bible reading comes from John 1:35-42
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Look at Jesus - Who are you?
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
In her first sermon at St John's, Robyn Delbridge kicks off our new series, Look at Jesus, picking up where our Christmas series left off, in the book of John. We meet John the Baptist, who is telling everyone he can about Jesus, who is about to start his public ministry. When asked by the religious leaders, John makes it clear that he isn't the be all and end all, and that soon, someone even greater will be them.
The reference for this talk is John 1:19-28.
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Jesus and the Spirit - The Advocate
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
As Christians, we believe in one God, with three distinct identities: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The first two of these, are pretty easy to understand, at a basic level. God the Father is the big guy in the sky, God the Son is Jesus, God in human form, but the Holy Spirit? That's tougher to wrap our tiny human brains around. This series looks at what Jesus said about the one who would come after him, the holy spirit.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
St John's 150th Birthday Celebration
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
Wednesday Nov 15, 2017
On our 150th birthday, we gathered as a body of believers to celebrate. We were joined by Archbishop Philip Freier, who spoke from John 15.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2017
I am... The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Wednesday Jun 07, 2017
Wednesday Jun 07, 2017
Possibly the most well known I AM statement from Jesus. Our series continues this week to explore who Jesus says he is. We live in a "post-truth" world, but what is truth? Jesus claims to be the truth, above all.
Wednesday May 31, 2017
I Am...The Ressurection and the Life
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Andrew Bowles delivers his final sermon at St John's. Jesus sits at the heart of the Christian faith, making several bold statements about himself. When Lazarus dies, Jesus mourns for his friend, but establishes and displays his power over death, stating that he is the resurrection, and the life.
Friday May 26, 2017
I Am...The Good Shepherd
Friday May 26, 2017
Friday May 26, 2017
Whose voice do we listen to? In this instalment of our 'I Am...' series, Sam Oldland reflects on Jesus' statement that he is 'The Good Shepherd', and that those who listen to him and respond are truly hearing the voice of God. From John 10:11-21.
Monday May 15, 2017
I am... The Gate
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
Continuing our I AM series, we go back to what is at the heart of the Christian faith, and examine Jesus, and his revelation of God. There are seven times in the Gospel of John where Jesus said 'I am', and gave a series of images that explained who he was. This week, we look at Jesus when he spoke of himself as 'the gate' in John 10:1-10. Tim Johnson looks at what this means, with Jesus claiming to be the exclusive way to a relationship with the God the Father.
Tuesday May 02, 2017
I Am...The Bread of Life
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
When we go back to what is at the heart of the Christian faith, we find Jesus, and his revelation of God. There are seven times in the Gospel of John where Jesus said 'I am', and gave a series of images that explained who he was. The first we are looking at in this series comes from John 6:35-59, where Jesus spoke of himself as 'the bread of life'. Tim Johnson looks at what this means, with Jesus as the one who nourishes and sustains those who believe in him.