Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

What is your priority, the number one thing for you? In this message from Ezra 3 we hear how our priority is to be purified and forgiven by God, which leads to whole-hearted praise. Outline Purified People (vv1-6) People of Praise (vv6-13)

God moves the hearts of kings and people to bring his salvation. Outline God fulfils his word (v1) God moves hearts (vv2-6) God provides what’s needed (vv7-11) Trusting God to fulfil his promises

In suffering, we can feel God’s forgotten us. In this message from Psalm 74 we hear how God gives us words to bring to him in dark times and points us to the sure hope we have in Jesus. Outline Remember us! (vv1-3) The anger of God (vv4-11) The power of God (vv12-17) Praying for God’s glory (vv18-23) Psalm 74 and Jesus Psalm 74 and Us

In this Resurrection Sunday sermon we hear of Jesus complete (All) Authority, what it tells us about Jesus and what Jesus says to us. Outline All authority Make disciples Final words

A Good Friday message, exploring the silence of Jesus in his trial and on the cross. Outline No defence (your will be done) The truth of the mockers (vv33-44) What do you say of Jesus?

How do you feel about failure? The times you’ve not lived up to your values, your expectations? In this message from Matthew 26 we we walk with Jesus to the cross, see his followers fail, and hear the good news that it’s not the end. Outline The sheep will scatter (vv30-35) Keep watch! (vv36-46) Betrayed and abandoned (vv47-56) The trial of Jesus (vv57-68) The trial of Peter (vv69-75) I will go ahead of you! This sermon was pre-recorded. You can watch the video on YouTube .

In this last meal with his closest friends, Jesus reapplies the ancient Passover to speak of his death and resurrection and the covenant of forgiveness he makes. Outline Preparing for his burial (vv1-16) Preparing for forgiveness and life (vv17-29) Drink from it, all of you

Many of us have bad dreams about being caught out, unready for something. In this message we hear Jesus’ warning to be ready for his coming. Outline The parable of five sensible and five silly bridesmaids (vv1-13) The parable of two wise and one wicked servant (vv14-30) A sermon about separation (vv31-46)

When anxious things are happening, it’s easy to feel worried and alarmed. But Jesus teaches his disciples to find hope and comfort in him. Outline The context (vv1-3) Stand Firm (vv4-31) Be Ready (vv32-51)

Jesus holds nothing back as he condemns hypcritical religious authorities. But the good news is that where leaders fail, Jesus fulfills. Outline Self-glorifying Leaders (vv1-12) Hypocritical Leaders (vv13-32) Judgement and Mercy (vv33-39) Note: due to technical issues, the audio quality is lower than usual.

The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God. Outline Politics (vv15-22) Religion (vv23-33) Morals (vv34-40) Identity (vv41-46)

In this message we hear three stories Jesus told to warn religious hypocrites and reveal God’s big, generous, invitation. Outline Change (21:28-32) Consequence (21:33-46) Chosen (22:1-14)

In this confrontation in the temple, Jesus shows he has heavenly authority to judge and save. Outline Pedigree (vv12-16) Power (vv17-22) Passion (vv23-27)

How do you respond to a visit from royalty? In this message from Matthew 21, we hear how the coming of Jesus shows his gentle power and moves us to praise him. Outline Our Lord says (vv1-3) Our king on a donkey (vv4-7) Praising the king (vv8-9) Who is this? (vv10-11)

What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil. Outline A letter of love (vv1-4) Keep being faithful (vv5-8) Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12) Spread peace (vv13-15) Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. You can watch the video below

This message is an occasional sermon, upon the Gympie Presbyterian Church becoming a ‘calling’ church and the induction of Daniel Saunders as the called minister. Outline Who is Gympie Presbyterian Church? How did you get here? Where are you going? Why do you exist? What should you do now?

We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God. Outline Love in Truth (vv1-3) Walk in Love (vv4-6) Remain in Truth (vv7-11) Love in Truth (vv12-13)

A sermon on Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, showing Jesus’ power to give eternal life. N.b. the first few moments of this sermon were not recorded Outline Difficult circumstances Dynamic results Different reactions

When things are disappointing or hard, Christ gives his people strength to faithfully waiting with the hope of resurrection. Outline Strength for faithful mourners (Daniel 10) Faithful resistance (Daniel 11) Everlasting blessing for faithful waiters (Daniel 12) (N.b. the audio recording is of a lower quality than normal due to a technical issue.)

Our 2025 Christmas message, reflecting on Luke 2 and Romans 5:1. Outline Jesus’ promise Who’s the promise for? A saviour? Real peace…with God

A Christmas carols message reflecting on the real wealth Jesus brings when he ‘became poor’ as he took on our humanity. Outline ‘That Poor Lowly Stable’ ‘He Came Down’

God’s promises should lead us to prayer. In this message, we hear Daniel’s heartfelt confession of sin and of God’s righteousness and mercy. Outline Prayer: Confess sin (vv1-14) Prayer: Confess God’s righteous mercy (vv15-19) God answers prayer! (vv20-27) (N.b. this recording was from our live-streaming microphone and at times is difficult to understand.)

We sometimes feel the weight of the cycle, the repeat of history. Will we never learn? Will saddness and suffering just keep going? In this message from Daniel 8, we see both the disress of history’s repeat which finds fulfillment and release in Jesus. Outline How long? (vv1-14) Persia, Greece, and Persecution (vv15-27) Destroy this temple and it will be raised (John 2:19; 1 Corinthians 3:17; Revelation 21:22-27)

When the world feels chaotic and volitile, who is really in control? As we explore Daniel’s vision and it’s interpretation, God strengthens his people to find secure hope in his future and to proclaim the eternal Kingdom of the Son of Man. Outline Violent beasts and heavenly judgment (vv1-14) The beasts and judgment explained (vv15-28) The Son of Man coming on the clouds (Mark 13:24-27; 14:61-62)

Daniel 6 is the well known account of Daniel in the lion’s den, an event that inspires faithfullness in and points to the faithfulness of the Living God. Outline The trap is set (vv1-9) A quiet life in godliness (vv10-18) The living God rescues (vv19-28)

In this message from Daniel 5 we’re encouraged to learn from Belshazzar’s foolish, stubbornnes, and to respond in repentance and faith when ’the writing’s on the wall'. Outline Mocking God (vv1-9) A Message from God (vv10-31) Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great (Revelation 18-19)

In this sermon from Phil Stolk from Noosa Presbyterian Church , we hear how God calls his people to live changed lives, living sacrifice lives, in view of his mercy.

In this message from Daniel 4, we hear the great news that God is God, and the challenge to therefore humble ourselves. (N.b. the first minute of this recording is of a lower quality.) Outline A message for the world (vv1-3) A message for the king (vv4-27) …that is learned the hard way (vv28-37) The humble one is glorified (Philippians 2:5-11) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)

Have you ever been in a situation requiring costly obedience to God? In this message from Daniel 3, we hear why it’s worth trusting God and obeying him, even in the face of severe pressure.

We can feel insecure and anxious when there’s disruption and change in our world. In this message from Daniel 2, we’re encouraged to find security and confidence in knowing the loving God who rules the world and controls history. Outline The dilemma (vv1-13) The source of a solution (vv14-30) The statue and the stone (vv31-45) Praise and promotion (vv46-49) Trusting God in interesting times

In a faithless World, we can be faithful to God because God is faithful to his promises. Outline Setting the Scene (vv1-4) What happens in Babylon? (vv4-7) They’re in Babylon but Babylon’s not in them (vv8-16) And God gave (vv17-21)

You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)

It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)

What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)

Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him. Outline Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3) Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)

Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)

What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)

Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light. Outline Testifying to the Life (1:1-4) Living in the Light (1:5-2:2) Purity Clarity

In this final message in our series in 2 Kings, we hear how even when things feel they’ve come to an end, God’s faithful promises remain. Outline The more things change the more they stay the same. (2 Kings 18:1-23:30) …until the end. (2 Kings 23:31-25:26) Is there a future for God’s people? (2 Kings 25:27-30; Matthew 1)

Even as we hear about the warning from the end of a people, God’s gracious work gives hope. Outline Kings who did evil People who did evil God’s grace to people who do evil

Many of us doubt or disbelief the promises of God’s grace. In this message from 2 Kings 5-13, time and time again we see God’s astounding grace and mercy to a world of disbelief. Outline God graciously humbles the proud (2 Kings 5) God shows mercy to his enemies and people (2 Kings 6-7) God graciously provides a godly(ish) king (2 Kings 11-12) Do you know God’s grace? (Romans 5:10)

Where do we go when it feels like God isn’t there? In the opening chapters of 2 Kings we see that, even when many think God isn’t there, God’s powerful Word remains. Outline The story so far Is there no God in Israel? God’s Word remains

What does Jesus want? What does he ask his Father for? In this sermon from guest preacher, Phil Stolk ( Noosa Presbyterian ) we hear Jesus’ heart as he prays for his disciples in all times and places! Outline What’s on Jesus’ wish list? That Jesus prays What Jesus prays God’s glory Our good

In the ‘right side up’ kingdom, Jesus shows what true greatness is, by giving his life to rescue others. This is the final message of our ‘Right Side Up Kingdom’ series. Outline The Son will be humiliated (vv17-19) The sons who want glory (vv20-23) Greatness in the Kingdom (vv24-28) Seeing the Son (vv29-34)

Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious. Outline Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30) The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7) Generous and fair (20:8-16) Our fair and generous God This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:

What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most? Outlines The empty receive (vv13-15) The full walk away (vv16-22) God does the impossible (vv23-30)

What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God

When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness. Outline Back to where it started (vv1-2) Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9) Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)

Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive. Outline How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22) A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27) A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34) The warning (v 35) Being forgiven and learning to forgive A great question came after the service and our minister, Daniel, has given a short (5 minute) response:

How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)