Rockhampton Anglican Cathedral Sermons

In an age that prizes "being true to yourself," what does it actually look like to live an authentic Christian life? This episode explores 1 Peter 2 and the three distinct marks of a believer: resisting internal sin, doing good in public, and submitting to authority. Join us as we consider how to follow the footsteps of Jesus, the Shepherd of our souls. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

In a world where church attendance is declining and many are searching for spirituality elsewhere, 1 Peter reminds us that the church is God’s precious and vibrant masterpiece. This episode explores how we can grow in our faith by craving "spiritual milk" and finding our place as "living stones" built upon Jesus, our cornerstone. Discover why the church—though imperfect—remains God’s chosen way to bring light and hope to the world today. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

In a culture that encourages us to fit in, the Christian life calls us to stand out. This sermon explores 1 Peter 1:13–25 and challenges us to fix our hope on Jesus’ return, pursue holiness in everyday life, and be shaped by God’s living Word. What does it look like to live distinctively—and why does it matter? Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

In this message, we dive into the opening verses of 1 Peter to explore what it means to have a Genuine Faith in a world where following Jesus often feels costly.   This sermon reminds us that real faith isn’t about seeking earthly comfort, but about finding an unshakable identity in Christ even when our surroundings grow increasingly cold. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

This episode explores Matthew 28 and the astonishing claim that Jesus has risen from the dead. It recounts the stone rolled away, the angelic proclamation to the two Marys, the empty tomb, Jesus' appearance, and the womens worship — arguing that the historical evidence supports the resurrection. The sermon concludes by calling listeners to wholehearted worship, to accept Jesus' forgiveness through his death and resurrection, and to boldly declare the risen King so others may share in new life. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

On Palm Sunday, Jesus intentionally enters Jerusalem fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and is acknowledged by crowds as the promised King. The passage contrasts earthly coronations with Christ’s humble procession, explains the Old Testament foundations, and calls believers to recognise and submit to Jesus as King, praising him not just in words but by surrendering their lives. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

This episode examines the question of life after death through the Gospel of John, focusing on Jesus' encounter with Lazarus and his declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life." It explores how Jesus' miracles and his own resurrection provide reasons to believe in eternal life. Through the raising of Lazarus and the empty tomb, the message invites listeners to trust Jesus as the source of life and to receive the hope of forgiveness, resurrection, and everlasting life. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

This episode explores John chapter 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind to reveal that he is the Light of the World.  Through the questions “How can you see? How can you know? Will you believe?” the message calls listeners to encounter Jesus, trust the Gospel testimony, and worship him for the gift of true sight and eternal life. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

At Jacob's well Jesus meets a Samaritan woman and offers her "living water" — the gift of the Holy Spirit and eternal life. He reveals his knowledge of her life, declares himself the Messiah, and teaches that true worship is in spirit and in truth. This episode calls listeners to stop seeking temporary satisfactions, trust Jesus for lasting fulfillment, and to share the good news with others. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

A personal testimony of coming to faith leads into a clear exposition of John 3: the necessity of being "born again," the Spirit's work, and Jesus lifted up on the cross as the way to eternal life. The episode calls listeners to trust Christ, explains John 3:16, and encourages sharing the gospel so others may believe and receive new life. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

In this episode from St Paul’s Cathedral Rockhampton, Dean Daniel Faricy unpacks Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1-11. Discover how Christ faced Satan’s cunning challenges and yet remained faithful to God, using God's word as his weapon.  Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you. 

Have you ever wondered why Jesus doesn't arrive in Jerusalem shining like the sun and commanding that everyone worship him? Dive into this Transfiguration sermon to discover why embracing the unexpected glory of the cross changes everything. Thanks for listening to the podcast from St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. To learn more about our church, upcoming services, and events, visit us online: Website: https://www.rockhamptoncathedral.org.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhamptonanglican/ We’d love to connect with you.