St John’s Diamond Creek Talks

Absolute Idiots. || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 3:1-14

You IDIOTS!
Paul starts this part of his letter to the Galatians calling them absolute idiots. Why such a strong telling off? Tim explores the right and wrong way to live the #blessed life.

Paul Calls Out Peter || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 2:11-21

A strongly worded passage, this part of Paul's letter to the Galatians refers to another leader in the early church - Peter (or Cephas, same person). Paul calls out Peter's actions, as he was withdrawing from eating and interacting with those who weren't Jewish - a hypocritical action for someone proclaiming the good news of Jesus for all. 
Kirk continues our series Freedom in Jesus, reminding us that there are no "those people" in Christianity, but rather we are one in Christ. 

Added Improvements || Freedom In Jesus || Galatians 1:11-2:10

One of Tim's dear friends adding water to wine. Another squirting tomato sauce on pizza. 
When we make additions to things that are already great, we can ruin them. 
Jesus' message of grace and forgiveness is already everything we need. Adding to it will ruin it.
Tim continues our Freedom in Galatians series looking at Galatians 1:11-2:10.

To the Galatians, Love Paul || Freedom in Jesus || Galatians 1:1-10

Following Jesus is all it takes to be a Christian, but the church in first-century Galatia (now Turkey) tried to add things on top of that. Paul's letter to the Galatians starts off really nice - "grace and peace be with you!", but quickly, his tone changes and he sets things straight with the church. Andi Fidock brings us the start of our series "Freedom in Jesus"
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Open House 50th Anniversary || Jordan Wakelin || Luke 5:17-26

At St John's, we're passionate partners in God's worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House's 50-year history, and their mission to offer a place to belong, and long-term friendship and support to those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated.
Find out more about Open House at https://www.openhousecic.org.au/

Open House 50th Anniversary || Paul Burgess || Matthew 25:31-40

At St John's, we're passionate partners in God's worldwide mission. We support organisations like Open House through prayerful and practical support, as well as financially. Paul Burgess, from Open House gives us an insight to Open House's 50-year history, and their mission to offer a place to belong, and long-term friendship and support to those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated.
Find out more about Open House at https://www.openhousecic.org.au/

Easter Explorations || Kirk Mackenzie || John 20:24-29

During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told. 
This week, Kirk thinks about "Doubting Thomas" and his interaction with the risen Jesus.

Easter Explorations || Julie Blinco || John 20:19-23

During the school holidays, we spend time asking questions about stories about Jesus or that Jesus told. 
Join Julie as she looks at Jesus appearing to the disciples just after Easter.

Easter Sunday || Kirk Mackenzie || John 20:1-18

Easter Sunday - and Jesus' resurrection - elevates the Easter story from a nice tale of sacrifice, to a world-changing event with implications for everyone everywhere.

A New Agreement || The Weeping Prophet || Jeremiah 32:27-34

Jeremiah was given a harsh message from God - that he would uproot and tear down, overthrow, destroy and bring disaster. But in chapter 32, we see hope. A new agreement between God and his people, not written in stone like the Ten Commandments were, but written on people's hearts. 
Tim concludes our Weeping Prophet series by exploring this new covenant which is made complete in Jesus, and offered freely to all.