St John’s Diamond Creek Talks

The God Who Empowers the Weak || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Treasure hidden in clay jars. We are the clay jar - a not very impressive exterior. Within us though, is a hidden treasure of great value. As we continue our 2 Corinthians series, Tim explores clay jars and the treasure within them.

The God of Life and Freedom || Kirk Mackenzie || 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

We all have rules in our lives that dictate to a certain extent how we live our lives. Right now, in the lockdown, we have many extra rules going on as well. Some people are sticklers for rules - they love 'em, and will take them even further than originally intended. Others though, look for loopholes and ways to skirt the rules. In the Bible, we have two sections, the Old Testament, and New Testament - before Jesus came, and after. In Jesus, we have someone who is faithful to the promises of God in a way that humanity never could. Kirk continues our series God Through 2 Corinthians looking at 2 Corinthians 3:1-18.

The God of Victory || Julie Blinco || 2 Corinthians 2:5-17

What do you smell like? One of Julie's coworkers (who'll remain nameless) thinks that coriander smells like hate. And he's totally right. It's awful. So why does Paul, in his letter 2 Corinthians suggest that to some, the good news of Jesus smells like death? Julie continues our God Through 2 Corinthians series looking at 2 Corinthians 2:5-17.

The God Who Keeps Promises || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4

Let your yeah nahs be yeah nah and your nah yeahs be nah yeah. Maybe it's a good thing Paul wasn't Australian. Tim continues our series through 2 Corinthians looking at how Jesus makes all the promises of God "Yes".

The God of Comfort || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Where do you find comfort? Netflix? A doona? Food and drink?
God is described as the God of All Comfort, in Paul's letter to the Corinthian church. Tim explores this idea of finding comfort in God, to begin our new series GOD: Through 2 Corinthians.

Light and Darkness || Easter Sunday || Matthew 28:1-10

The smallest light can illuminate a whole room. With the darkness all around us, especially in the midst of COVID-19, it's important to remember the light of Jesus. His death and resurrection brings light into our world, and when the darkness seems its darkest, his light shines the brightest.

Darktimes || Good Friday || Matthew 27:33-50

We're living in dark times. First responders, healthcare workers and others all face that darkness head-on, so others don't have to. In times like this, we need people willing to sacrifice their own comfort and safety to face the darkness on behalf of others.
The darkness in our world has been faced head-on by Jesus, being sent to die on the cross for the forgiveness of sins, so that we can live in the light of his resurrection.

Who Is This Man || Palm Sunday || Matthew 21:1-11

Jesus' entry to Jerusalem a week before his death was not the triumphant royal parade many of his followers expected. He rode in, not on a war chariot, but a donkey. Many asked then, and continue to ask now - "Who is this man?". Julie explores who Jesus is and was this Palm Sunday.

Coronavirus || In The Valley || Psalm 103

With the increasing restrictions on day-to-day life, many of us are missing and grieving the loss of being together. Since the beginning of the year, we've been going through a series - In The Valley - looking at 'valley' emotions, those difficult emotions we have to deal with.
As we continue through the valley that is Coronavirus, it's important to fix our minds on God for our comfort and protector.

Jesus' Centrally Important Gospel Mission || CMS Link Missionaries || Luke 24:36-53​

In our first Live Streamed service, we welcomed Chris and Julie Dean, our new link missionaries from CMS. Chris and Julie hope to go to Timor Leste (once the global shutdown is lifted) to bring the good news of Jesus to people there. Chris looks at Luke 24, and the reality of the risen Jesus.