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Religious hypocrisy is a common reason why many people don't want anything to do with church or Christianity. Perhaps you have experienced it, and these experiences continue to weigh on you. This passage may be a comfort for those who have faced religious hypocrisies, as Jesus brings some of these examples into the open. Jesus hated religious hypocrisy, and instead challenges us to a genuine faith characterised by godliness and generosity.

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

Have you ever tried to become a new person, but feel stuck in the same old patterns, making the same mistakes? While these thoughts can make us want to give up, the story in Luke 4 is a beacon of hope. Through his temptation in the desert, we see that Jesus is certainly able and certainly willing to save.

Christian doubt can feel difficult and destabilising. When faith feels unsteady, it is no small matter. But the opening words of Luke's gospel provide a life raft to those who are in the waves of doubt. His message is clear: you can trust Jesus.

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

Even when we acknowledge death, we don't like to really look at it. But death is at the end of everything, and it is something we should take to heart. Through the deaths of Abraham and Sarah, Andrew challenges us to think about what it means to live and die well, and think about ending in faith.

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

As humans, we often try to ignore our constraints, and forget that we have limitations. In this passage, we are invited to learn from the lives and mistakes and Abraham and Sarah. Through the surprising story of Abraham and Abimelek, James explores the danger of forgetting our limits and forgetting God.

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

In the earlier chapters of Genesis, there are repeated promises of blessings to Abraham. So why does Abraham need a reminder of these promises at this point in his story? James discusses what this passage teaches us about a life of faith in God and His plans.

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

There is a deep desire in all of us to be known, appreciated, and understood. Although hardly talked about, this desire often drives much of our behaviour and our relationships. Genesis 16 chronicles a relational disaster, and the difference that God can make to the challenges of relationships and life.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

Christianity is not an upward trajectory towards complete assurance - a journey of faith often comes with many bumpy moments and uncertainty. James looks at the story of Abraham and how it can help us in moments of fear and uncertainty.

"If I could just get the right job, have the best grades, live in the perfect place...then I would be secure". How often have we thought something along these lines? Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Peter challenges one of our deepest assumptions: that we can gain security through our own control.

"If I could just get the right job, have the best grades, live in the perfect place...then I would be secure". How often have we thought something along these lines? Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Peter challenges one of our deepest assumptions: that we can gain security through our own control.

What do we mean when we talk about the grace of God? What does it look like to be people who live by faith in the grace of God? These questions get to the heart of Christian faith. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Andrew looks at what it means to believe in grace and the difference it makes to a Christian life.

What do we mean when we talk about the grace of God? What does it look like to be people who live by faith in the grace of God? These questions get to the heart of Christian faith. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, Andrew looks at what it means to believe in grace and the difference it makes to a Christian life.

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

When Jesus hung on the cross, he was pierced by a spear. But this moment doesn't just tell us that he has died; it tells us much more about our salvation and the Christian story. So what does the flow of blood and water in this passage mean?

When Jesus hung on the cross, he was pierced by a spear. But this moment doesn't just tell us that he has died; it tells us much more about our salvation and the Christian story. So what does the flow of blood and water in this passage mean?

Maundy Thursday is a time for deep reflection and prayer. In this service, Andrew reflects on readings from Philippians, Psalms and John.

Maundy Thursday is a time for deep reflection and prayer. In this service, Andrew reflects on readings from Philippians, Psalms and John.

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

We often think that we need to work to please God when we are really set free! But what are we set free for, and can we do whatever we want?

We often think that we need to work to please God when we are really set free! But what are we set free for, and can we do whatever we want?

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

The media podcast from Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church