Welcome to the sermon podcast of Kenmore Presbyterian Church. Each week we open the Bible together to hear God’s word and explore how the gospel of Jesus shapes our lives today. Our sermons aim to be faithful to Scripture, centred on Christ, and grounded in everyday life—helping people know Jesus, live for Jesus, and make Jesus known. If you’re local to Brisbane, we’d love to welcome you in person—check our website for current service times and locations. Whether you’re part of our church family…
God’s Wrath Romans 1:18-2:11 The truth of God’s righteousness and our sin the fact of God’s righteous wrath (1:18,2:5) the reason for God’s wrath (1:18-20) the expression of God’s wrath, now (1:21-2:4) the coming day of God’s wrath (2:5-11) God’s wrath is just and justified How should we respond to the truth? (2:4) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
God’s Power Romans 1:6-17 (Reading 1:1-17) The Gospel is the Power of God (v16-17) - it brings salvation - and reveals God’s righteousness Receiving the Gospel makes us God’s people (v6-7) Fellowship in the Gospel is a gift (v8-13) Proclaiming the Gospel is a debt (v14-15) Do you know the power of God? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
The Power & Powerlessness of Evil Bible Reading: Job 40:6-14 & 41:1-34 A question beneath Job's pain: " Why doesn’t God stop evil?” God answers: What is beyond our control, is not beyond his, cf... ...the behemoth (40:15-24) ...the leviathan (41:1-34) Job doesn't learn " why " , but rather " who " is ultimately in control (42:1-6) (Preacher: Steve Young)
God’s Gospel Romans 1:1-7 & 15:23-33 Plans are great to have… then there’s God’s plan! God’s Gospel … was promised and anticipated … is all about Jesus … is for everyone … calls for obedience and faith ... brings glory to Jesus Whose plan are you living?
God’s Faithfulness and Stubborn Hearts Numbers 22-24 (reading: 22:1-31) Stubborn donkeys… God is in control of His people’s fate… …but like donkeys, Balaam and King Balak resist God. Take comfort in knowing that God is in control and desires to bless. And take care not to be dumb donkeys! (Preacher: Liam Black)
Church: Gospel motivated serving Romans 12:1-8 More people serving more people 1. Feel the urge (v1a) 2. Think better, think body (v3-5) 3. Use what God gave you (v6-8) Serve chat (Preacher: Sam Hemming)
Church: Gospel motivated generosity Reading: 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9 & 2 Cor. 8:1-9 When it comes to church finances… In the New Testament generosity is the overriding principle… Lessons to learn from long letters to another church… (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
The Conclusion: Fear God! Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14 These words of the wise compel us to fear God. What does fearing God look like? What does fearing God look like in the light of the Gospel of Jesus? What does fearing God look like – for you? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Life and Death under the Sun Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 (and Romans 8:38-39) Keep a foot on firm ground, while we explore two more observations of life ‘under the sun.’ 1. The only certainty is death: this is ‘evil’. 9:1-3 - But, while there’s life, there’s hope. 9:4-6 - So, enjoy what you can, while you can. 9:7-10 2. You can’t predict or control what comes your way. 9:11-12 The firm ground of the…
Chasing Politics Ecclesiastes 8 Ecclesiastes didn’t get the memo. Idealism <<<<<<<>>>>>>> Cynicism 1. Power & politics are complicated, tread wisely & humbly (v2-9) 2. Justice is painfully slow, tread fearfully & joyfully (v10-17) “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16) (Preacher: Sam Hemming)