Gympie Presbyterian Sermons, Bible Talks, and Messages

Growing as a Christian is about continuing to see Jesus as bigger and better. Outline In the past In these last days The Son reveals The Son redeems and rules

The last thing you want is to be called a fool by Jesus! Outline The fool in the crowd The fool in the parable The fool in the audience

How can you actually ‘get a life’? Outline Know the wrong place! Know the right place! Know the right time!

What would amaze Jesus, the Son of God? Outline The amazing faith The amazing prediction

Rejected on the Cross Risen from the Dead Revealed in Glory

When suffering and pain invades our sleep, what should we remember to find calm and comfort? Outline Pain and remembering (vv1-9) Remembering God’s character (vv10-15) Remembering God’s salvation (vv16-20)

Is ‘fearing God’ for Christians? In this Psalm, we hear how God’s fearsome roar in history, and especially at the cross, resounds for us. Outline The Lion of Judah Has Conquered (vv1-6) The Lion of Judah is to be Feared (vv7-12) Fear of the Lamb (Matthew 28:8; Revelation 6:12-17, 15:4)

Many of us don’t like talking, or even thinking, about God’s judgment, but in Psalm 75 we are taught to praise the God who judges. Outline Praise God (v1) because he judges fairly (vv2-8) Praise the God who Judges (vv9-10)

In this message on the final chapters of Ezra, we see true grief over sin leading to faithful repentance. Outline Sin Confessed (Ezra 9) Sin Repented (Ezra 10) (Note: Due to technical issues, the first two minutes of audio are lower quality than usual.)

After God’s people rebuild the temple of God, what’s still left to build? In this message we consider Ezra 7-8 to discover what’s been skipped even when the external elements of true religion are restored. Outline What’s still to build? Study, Do, Teach

How are God’s people to respond to opposition? As God’s people return to the land to rebuild they are unstopped by opposition as they receive God’s Word. Outline Opposition (Chapter 4) Unstopped (Chapters 5-6)

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)