St John’s Diamond Creek Talks

Are you allowed to shout at God? || Tim Johnson || Job 30

Jesus shouted “MY GOD MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME!?” as he hung on the cross. But are we, as God’s created beings, allowed to talk to God in that way? Are we allowed to shout at God, get angry at God, lament with God?
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What do you say to someone who is suffering? || Tim Johnson || Job 2:11-13 & 4:1-21

What do you say to someone who is suffering? It’s a privilege, but a hard situation to be in – to care for someone in their time of need. As we continue our series in the book of Job, exploring the problem of suffering, we’re about to meet Job’s friends, who are ready and keen to support their friend in his time of need.
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The Problem of Suffering || Tim Johnson || Job 1:1-2:10

You don't have to look far to see suffering in our world. But how could an all-loving and all-powerful God allow suffering to continue?
 
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Living flipped lives || Delle Matthews || Luke 19:1-10

Zacchaeus was restored, and his life flipped upside down as he responded to Jesus’ grace and mercy on him. We too are called to live changed lives of repentance, thankful to God for all he has done for us.
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Where do you put your trust? || Joel Snibson || Luke 18:35-43

With all the safety nets around us - Centrelink, the NDIS, Superannuation - it can be all too easy to slip into a pattern of self-reliance, instead of trusting in Jesus.
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Bush Church Aid || Adrian Lane || Luke 23:32-43

At St John’s we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission, and so we give, pray, and equip people for mission work locally and around the world. Today, we’re joined by Adrian Lane, from Bush Church Aid, one of our mission partner organisations. Adrian is going to give us an update on the work of BCA, then share what it is to forgive, looking at Luke 23.
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Anglican Overseas Aid || Jo Knight || Isaiah 35:1-7 and Luke 4:16-21

At St John’s we’re passionate partners in God’s worldwide mission, and so we give, pray, and equip people for mission work locally and around the world.
Today, we’re joined by Jo Knight, who’s the CEO of Anglican Overseas Aid, one of our mission partner organisations. Jo will share some insights into the work of Anglican Overseas Aid, and how we here in Diamond Creek can get involved in God’s worldwide mission.
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Scripture Union || Chris Helm & Jack Joynson || Jeremiah 29:1-14

Have you ever tried to tie your shoe with one hand tied behind your back? Or if you’ve ever broken your arm, or leg, you know how frustrating it can be to suddenly have restrictions on what you can do.
For our Mission Partners at Scripture Union, and the chaplains they support, this is exactly what their mission is like. Being invited into secular environments, unable to directly talk about Jesus, but still bringing the hope and peace that he offers.
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God’s Plans || Joel Snibson || Acts 28

When our plans don’t work out, and we’re faced with setbacks, it can be hard to see the path Jesus is leading us on. We’ll all ask “why God?” when we’re struck by storms, but with the help of the Spirit, we can stand firm in our faith and trust the Jesus has won the ultimate victory for us.
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God’s work of Reconciliation || Tim Johnson || Acts 1:1-8

God’s gift of the Holy Spirit reconciles us to him, bringing us into relationship with our creator. Empowering us for his mission, carrying us through the quagmires and bogs of life.
The Holy Spirit also works through us for the ministry of reconciliation with each other, breaking down barriers of culture and race, and uniting us as one heavenly family.
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