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In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Robin Kinstead reflects on Gospel of Mark 16 and Book of Lamentations 5 to present the full message of the gospel—from the suffering of the cross to the victory of the empty tomb and the hope of the eternal throne. He explains how Jesus’ death deals with sin through substitution, taking the punishment humanity deserves, and how the resurrection proves that death…
In this Good Friday sermon, Shane Dirks unpacks Mark 15 and the crucifixion of Jesus, presenting the cross as the decisive moment where Jesus, the Son of God, secures a place for people in God’s family. Through the eyewitness testimony of the women, the motivation of Jesus’ own words, and the perspective of the centurion, the sermon highlights the historical reality of Jesus’ death and its meaning…
In this Resurrection Sunday sermon, Ruth Smith explores Mark 16:1–8 and Lamentations 5, explaining why the resurrection of Jesus is the most significant event in history. She connects humanity’s deepest pursuits—achievement, love, and control over life and death—to their ultimate fulfilment in Jesus, who alone conquers death and offers eternal life. The sermon highlights key implications of the…
In this sermon, Ruth Smith explores the section of the Nicene Creed focused on God the Son, drawing from Hebrews 1 to explain the full identity and significance of Jesus. She unpacks key theological truths such as Jesus being eternally begotten, fully God, of the same essence as the Father, and active in creation and sustaining the universe. The sermon highlights the importance of rightly…
In this sermon, Shane Dirks explores the Nicene Creed alongside Hebrews 1 to explain the identity of Jesus as fully God and fully human. He outlines how the Creed was formed to guard against false teachings and emphasises that Jesus is “God from God, light from light,” eternally begotten and not created. The message highlights the significance of the incarnation—God becoming truly human—showing…
In this sermon, Shane Dirks introduces a new series on the Nicene Creed by exploring its purpose and significance for the Christian faith. Drawing from Isaiah 40 and the opening line of the Creed, he explains how the early church developed the Creed to clearly identify the true God in response to false teaching, particularly around the nature of Jesus. Shane emphasises that the Creed serves to…
In his first sermon at Figtree, Logan Brailey explores Mark 15:1–15, focusing on Jesus’ trial before Pilate and the striking injustice of the event. He highlights how the innocent Jesus is condemned while the guilty Barabbas is set free, revealing the core message of the gospel: the innocent King suffers in place of the guilty. The sermon unpacks Jesus’ silence as fulfillment of prophecy and a…
In tonight’s sermon, Peter Lenehan explores Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17–34, challenging us to consider the true place of wealth, possessions, and ambition in our lives. Peter unpacks Jesus' loving but confronting words, showing that while wealth can easily become an idol, Jesus calls each person to wholehearted discipleship. He reminds us that following Christ is worth…
In this sermon, Ruth Smith explores Mark 10:17–34, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler and the challenge of wholehearted discipleship. Ruth highlights that eternal life cannot be earned through good works or obedience, but is received as a gift through faith in Jesus. She also examines the danger of wealth and other idols, reminding us that Jesus calls for our ultimate loyalty,…
In this sermon, Peter Lenehan explores Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14) alongside Lamentations 3, focusing on how to trust God in times of deep sorrow and unfulfilled desires. He highlights Jesus’ humanity as he expresses overwhelming distress and honestly asks the Father for another way, while still submitting to God’s will. The message emphasises that faith does not remove…
