St John’s Diamond Creek Talks
Episodes
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Local Missions Expo || Mark 5:1-20
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
This week, Julie brings us a story from the book of Mark, of the freedom that comes through mission, and invites three guests to talk about their experiences with different parts of local mission.
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Thanksgiving 2019 || Luke 17:11-19
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
This week, St John's celebrates its 152nd birthday and as is tradition, we spend the time giving thanks to God for all he has done in the past year. Also, Tim brings us a story from Luke that highlights the importance of thanksgiving.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
A Seeker || Jesus vs... || Mark 12:28-34
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
What does it mean to be a Christian in this day and age? Sometimes we can complicate the answer when it can easily be summed up in one word: love. But for such a common and meaningful word, "love" can be vague. So what does it really mean?
This week, Tim rounds out the series by looking at one final interaction where Jesus is once again approached with a question. But this time, there is no trickery, just an earnest teacher of the law seeking an answer.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
The Sadducees || Jesus vs... || Mark 12:18-27
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Death is inevitable, whether we often think about it or not, and that can be troubling. But have any of us got reason to believe there is more to life than just our physical existence? And if so, how confident can we really be?
This week, Tim brings us the next group of opponents: the Sadducees, as they approach Jesus with their intricately woven questions on death and the possibility of resurrection, while also exploring what hope we might have in the face of death.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
The Pharisees || Jesus vs... || Mark 12:13-17
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
No one really enjoys paying tax. Some of us don't mind, but tax is generally regarded as a "necessary evil" in our modern society. In Jesus' time, however, tax served as a harsh reminder of foreign rule - of Roman occupation.
This week, Tim continues the story as the teachers of the law send in the Pharisees to confront Jesus with a question about this controversial tax.
Monday Oct 21, 2019
The Teachers of the Law || Jesus vs... || Mark 11:27-12:12
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
This week marks the beginning of a new series looking at some of the altercations between Jesus and various opposing groups.
In this first talk of the series, Tim explores an interaction between Jesus and some of Israel's highest authorities as they confront Jesus and challenge his authority.
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
A Spectacular Love || Tim Foster || 1 Corinthians 13
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Our Bible reading for this episode is a famous one. It's one of the most well-known passages on love and you've most likely heard it at a wedding at some point.
This week, our talk comes from guest speaker and Vice-Principal of Ridley College, Tim Foster. Tim offers a different perspective on Corinthians than the one most commonly preached at weddings and encourages us to base our lives on a spectacular love.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Elijah Is Taken up to Heaven || Spring Sagas || 2 Kings 2
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
In this final installment of Spring Sagas and the end of the story of the prophet Elijah, we meet his devoted student, Elisha, as they walk and talk their way through ancient Israel.
This week, Julie presents the story at the end of years of hard work endured by Elijah and the handing over of God's power from one great prophet to another.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Elijah and King Ahaziah || Spring Sagas || 2 Kings 1
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Continuing our storytelling series on the prophet Elijah, we jump forward to the book of 2 Kings as King Ahab is succeeded by his son, Ahaziah.
This week, Kirk, aided by Jack and Lachie, tell the story of an injured king and his reliance on false gods, while tackling the reality of God's violence.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Elijah Confronts Injustice || Spring Sagas || 1 Kings 21
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Where our Winter Wisdom series left off, Spring Sagas picks up as we follow the story of Elijah in the book of 1 Kings.
This week, Tim returns to bring us a tale of injustice and the abuse of power.