Sermons from Noosa Presbyterian Church

Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10 | Jesus the better helpIntro: A challenging wordJesus, the victorious high priest (4:14)Jesus, the gracious high priest (4:15-16)Jesus, the qualified high priest (5:1-10)

Hebrews 3:7 - 4:19 | Will you enter God's rest?Introduction: Getting ready for tomorrow todayRecap1. Today - listening to God’s voice (3:7-19)2. Tomorrow - entering God’s rest (4:1-13)

Hebrews 2:5 - 3:6 | Jesus - the Better HumanIntroduction: Making humanity glorious againWe are destined for glory (2:5-8a)We do not yet see glorious humanity (8b)But we do see Jesus (9)Jesus became human to make humanity glorious again (10-18)So fix your thoughts on Jesus (3:1-6)

Hebrews 1:1 - 2:4 | Jesus - the Better Word of GodIntro: Finishing the raceContext: The sermon to the HebrewsJesus – the final Word of GodJesus – the better Word of GodApplication: We must pay most careful attention

Isaiah 61-66 | Jesus Changes EverythingIntroduction: Is my life really changed?God is preparing an entirely new creation (65:17–25)God is creating an entirely new people (66:1–14)

Isaiah 56-60 | Belonging for those who don’t belongIntroduction: The perfect churchOverview of Isaiah1. The glorious future of God’s people (ch.60)2. Living in light of the future (56:1-8)3. We don’t belong in God’s future (56:9–59:15)4. God welcomes those who don’t belong (57:15–19; 59:16–21)

Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 | The Servant Who Suffered for UsIntroduction: Is forgiveness fair?The Problem: God can’t just ignore Judah’s sinGod’s solution: His Servant1.    The successful Servant (52:13-15)2.    The Rejected Servant (53:1-3)3.    The Substitute Servant (53:4-6 & 7-9)4.    The Saving Servant (53:10-12)

Isaiah 49:1 - 32:12 | God’s new, true servant “Israel”IntroductionContext49:1-4 God commissions a new Servant as the true “Israel”.49:5-13 God’s servant’s mission is bigger than the people of Israel49:15-26 God’s new servant’s mission does not exclude “old” IsraelConclusion

Intro: Uncertain times?Overview: Isaiah 43-481. God has a plan for His people (44:24-28)2. God has an unexpected plan for His people (45:1-8)Two applications:1. God’s plan reminds us who saves2. God’s plan prompts our response

Intro: What to do with disobedient children?Context: Isaiah 1-39 - Will Israel trust and obey God?What will God do with His disobedient children?1. God will come to His wayward children2. God will shepherd his wayward sheep3. God will deal with disobedience once and for all

Isaiah 36-37 | When faith feels weak?Intro: When faith looks weak1.    The challenge to faith (36:1-22)2.    The response of faith (37:1-20)3.    The victory of God (37:21-38)

Isaiah 28-35 | Where is your security?Intro: The things we do to feel secureWhat happens when we seek security apart from God?1.    We seek security in tangible things2.    We stop listening to God3.    God waits patiently

Isaiah 24-27 | The Glorious Judgment of GodIntro: Praising God for… what?God’s destruction of a corrupt worldGod’s salvation from a corrupt worldApplication

Isaiah 13-23 | Pride Goes Before a Fall1. God will bring judgement on all Israel’s neighbours.2. Because of their pride.3. God’s long term purpose is blessing to all the nations.

Isaiah 9:8 – 12:6 | Human Pride - Divine WrathIntro: A warning for us allThe Problem: Human Pride and Divine WrathGod’s answer to human pride and divine wrath

Isaiah 7:1 - 9:7 | Standing Firm in Times of FearIntro: How do you deal with fear and uncertainty?1. The Fearful King (7:1-17)2. The Fallen King (7:18-25)3. The Forever King (9:1-7)Application: Standing Firm in Faith

Isaiah 1-6 | The Holy GodIntro: Who is your God?An Introduction to IsaiahWhat’s Gone Wrong (Isaiah 1)What God’s people need (Isaiah 6)

Matthew 12:38-50 | What Jesus Thinks of Our GenerationIntro: Talking about their generationThree Wrong responses to Jesus1. Seeing, not believing (v.38-42)2. Experiencing, not entering (v.43-45)3. Familiar, not family (v.46-50)Application: How will you respond to God’s final offer of mercy through the resurrected Jesus?

Easter 2026

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Matthew 12:15-37 | The Servant KingIntro: A one-sided view of Jesus1. The Servant King (v.15-21)2. The Conquering King (v.22-29)3. The Forgiving and Judging King (v.30-37)Conclusion: Get the full picture

Matthew 12:1-14 | The Lord of the SabbathIntroduction: Regime changeThe Pharisees and the laws of the SabbathJesus, the Lord of the SabbathYou, and the rest of the Sabbath

Matthew 11:25-30 | Come to MeIntro: RestThe Father reveals himself to the humbleThe Father reveals himself through JesusTherefore, come to Jesus

Matthew 11:7-24 | The Right ResponseIntro: “They will be indifferent towards you because of me”Why do so many people fail to respond rightly to Jesus?1. Because they fail to comprehend the evidence (v.7-15)2. Because they want Jesus to play by their rules (v.16-19)3. Because they underestimate God’s judgment (v.20-24)

Intro: What were you expecting?The Unexpected KingJohn’s expectationJesus’ Reality

Matthew 10:34-42 | Jesus DividesIntro: A Question of allegianceJesus DividesBecause Jesus demands      a. New loves      b. New loyalties      c. New life

Matthew 10:16-33 | Sheep Among WolvesIntro: Why is this so hard?1. The Reality of Costly Discipleship (v.16-25) We should expect this to be hard (16)  We should expect religious resistance (17-20)  We should expect relational rejection (21-23)  We should expect to be treated like Jesus was (24-25)2. The Resources for Courageous Discipleship (v.26-33)  Knowing that judgment will come (26-27)  Knowing whose opinion really matters (28)  Knowing our Father cares (29-31)  Knowing our reward (32-33)

Matthew 9:35-10:15 | The Mission of the KingIntro: What is your mission?What is Jesus’ mission?What motivates Jesus’ mission?Who carries out Jesus’ mission?

Matthew 9:18-34 | The Faith that SavesIntro: How did we get in?1. Who Jesus Is2. Who Jesus Saves3. How Jesus Saves

Intro: The King and His Kingdom1. Follow Me...2. ... into a kingdom of mercy, not merit3. ... Into a kingdom of feasting, not fasting4. ... Into a kingdom of new creation, not religious renovation

Matthew 8:18–9:8 | Is following Jesus worth the risk?Is following Jesus worth the risk? (8:18-22)Jesus has authority over nature (8:23-27)Jesus has authority over the supernatural (8:28-34)Jesus has authority to forgive (9:1-8)

Matthew 8:1-17 | Jesus: Real Cleaning Power Introduction: Real Cleaning PowerContext: The authority of Jesus1. Jesus’ authority to clean2. Jesus’ authority to clean anyone and everyone3. Jesus’ authority to clean away sinWhat does this mean for me?

Intro: Course correction1. The Lordship of Jesus demands the advance of the gospel2. The People of Jesus carry out the advance of the gospel3. The Presence and Power of Jesus enables the advance of the gospel

Christmas 2025

Intro: Who’s in charge of Christmas?1. The Old Testament Story: Who’s in charge?2. God’s Promise to David3. God’s Forever KingApplication: Who’s in charge?

The Promised Blessing | Genesis 12 & 15Intro: Blessed or cursed?1. Context: The Curse Spreads2. The Promise: Blessing to all nations3. The Problem: A Promise broken?4. The Blessing: God with us

The Promised Deliverer | Genesis 3:15Intro: Looking forward to ChristmasThe ProblemThe PromiseThe Person

Romans 16 | Partners and ProtectorsIntro: What will it take to advance the gospel?Gospel Partnership (v.1-16; 21-23)Gospel Protection (v.17.20)

Romans 15:14-33 | Not AshamedIntro: Has it worked?Paul’s goal for his letterIf Romans has had the desired effect:1. We will consider gospel mission as ‘grace’2. We will know gospel mission is powerful3. We will believe the struggle is worth it

Romans 14:13-15:13 | Liberty, Love and the Glory of GodHow to treat people who disagree with you:1. Limit your liberty (14:13–23)2. Build your brother (15:1–6)3. For the glory of God (15:7-13)

Romans 14:1-12 | Handling Disagreements 1. Accept each other (v.1-4)2. Do everything to the Lord (v.5-8)3. Leave the judging to God (v.10-12)

Romans 13:1-14 | Public TransformationIntroduction: A Private Faith?1. Transformed Submission (v.1–7)2. Transformed Relationships (v.8–10)3. Transformed Urgency (v.11–14)

Romans 12:3-21 | A Renewed Mind in ActionIntroduction: How to respond?1. Humble Service (not self-promotion) (v.3–8)2. Devoted community (not self-interest) (v.9–16)3. Radical Goodness (not self-protection) (v.17–21)

Romans 12:1-2 | The Mercy that TransformsIntroduction: Driver for changeGod’s mercy is the driver for changeIn view of God’s mercy:1. Offer your bodies to God2. Be transformed

Romans 11 | Is God Still the God of Israel?Intro: Can we trust God?Two questions about Israel:1. Has God rejected His people completely? (v.1–10)2. Has God rejected His people permanently? (v.11–32)Three lessons for us:1. Don’t be arrogant2. Don’t be complacent3. Don’t be ignorant

Romans 9:30-10:31 | God Saves Whoever Believes in HimIntro: What must I do to be saved?How to get right with God:1. Two ways to (try to) be righteous (9:30-10:4)2. The OT teaches that righteousness is by faith (v.5-13)3. Faith comes from hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ (v.14-17)4. Unbelief is wilful disobedience toward God (v.18-21)

Romans 9:1-29 | God Saves Whomever He ChoosesIntro: Does God preserve His people?Context of Romans 9-11: Why have so few Jews have believed in Jesus?1. Israel, of all people, ought to have been saved (v.1-5)2. God has always had a chosen people within the chosen nation (v.6-13)3. God is free to choose whomever he wants to (v.14-21)4. God’s chosen people were always going to be a mixture of some Jews and many Gentiles (v. 22-29)

Exodus 33-34 | Can God Be Faithful to the Unfaithful?Intro: Unfaithful1. The Problem (33:1-11)2. The Prayer (33:12-31)3. The Promise (34:1-35)

Exodus 32 | The Golden CalfIntroduction: Buyer’s Remorse1. Israel’s Idolatry (v.1-6)How does this apply to us?2. God’s Judgment (v.7-35)How does this apply to us?

Exodus 25-31 & 35-40 | Dwelling with GodIntroduction: How to pitch a tent1. What is the tabernacle?2. Why was it important?3. What does it mean for us?