"The more you listen, the more you learn"

In this episode of Stories of the Saints, David shares:

• About learning to be a good listener.
• His testimony and growing faith.
• About raising kids
• Advice for families, Dads and Husbands
• about his working life
• About learning not to be ashamed of the gospel
• What happens at the 8 am service and about Traditions
• And, much more.

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" - Psalm 51:10

Sermon Series: Easter
Sermon Title: His Life for Ours
Bible Passage: Isaiah 53:10–12
Preacher: Robin Vonk
Date & Time: Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 9:30am

Easter Sunday brings us to the climax of the gospel story. In Isaiah 53:10–12, we see that the suffering of the servant was not an accident, but the very plan of God. What seemed like defeat on the cross is revealed as victory—God’s purpose to save sinners through the sacrifice of His Son.

In this sermon, we will explore how this passage points us beyond the suffering to the triumph. The servant who was crushed now lives. The one who bore sin now justifies many. Through His sacrifice, forgiveness is secured, and through His resurrection, new life is given. This is the great exchange at the heart of the gospel: Jesus takes our sin, and we receive His righteousness.

This sermon will show that Easter is not only about what Jesus has done, but what He now offers. Because He lives, those who trust in Him are no longer defined by guilt or death, but by grace and life. The risen Christ stands victorious, interceding for His people and inviting all to share in the salvation He has accomplished.

As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded that His life for ours is not just a moment in history—it is the hope that transforms our present and secures our future.

Sermon Series: Easter
Sermon Title: His Life for Ours
Bible Passage: Isaiah 52:13–53:9
Preacher: Ian Morrison
Date & Time: Good Friday, 3 April 2026 | 9:30 am

On Good Friday, we come face to face with one of the most profound and moving passages in all of Scripture. Isaiah 52:13–53:9 paints a vivid picture of the suffering servant—the One who is rejected, pierced, and crushed—not for His own sins, but for ours.

This passage reveals the depth of human sin and the even greater depth of God’s love. The servant is despised and rejected, bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows. He is wounded for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities, and by His wounds we are healed. What looks like defeat is, in fact, the very means by which God brings forgiveness and peace.

On the cross, Jesus fulfils this prophecy completely. He takes our place, bearing the judgment we deserve, so that we might receive the life we could never earn. His suffering is not meaningless—it is substitution. His death is not the end—it is the doorway to salvation.

This Good Friday message will invite us to consider the cost of our redemption and the wonder of God’s grace. In Christ, our sin is laid on Him, and His righteousness is given to us. His life for ours—the innocent for the guilty, the righteous for the unrighteous—so that we might be brought back to God.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments
Sermon Title: 8. You Shall Not Steal
Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–15
Preacher: Robin Vonk
Date & Time: Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 9:30am

“You shall not steal” may sound simple, but this command reaches into every corner of our lives. In Exodus 20:15, God calls His people to respect what belongs to others, living with honesty, integrity, and trust. At its heart, this command is about more than taking what is not ours—it is about recognising God as the true provider and living contentedly under His care.

Greed, envy, and a lack of trust in God can lead us to take, withhold, or manipulate in ways that dishonour Him and harm others. God’s law reveals both the goodness of His design and the ways we fall short.

The gospel speaks directly into this brokenness. Though we have taken what is not ours—whether in actions, time, or trust—Jesus gives what we could never earn. He who had all riches became poor for our sake, so that through His death and resurrection we might receive forgiveness and true riches in Him. Instead of taking, Christ gives; instead of grasping, He lays down His life. In Him, we are not only forgiven, but transformed into people who reflect His generosity.

As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will show that God’s command is not merely about restraint, but about renewal. In Christ, we are freed from the need to grasp and invited to live with open hands—trusting God’s provision and using what He has given to bless others.

In today's episode, Kylie tells her story of life and faith. Some things she shares are:

• Growing up in Albion Park & in a Christian home
• Doubts and questioning, but remaining in Jesus
• Joys & challenges of being a Mum
• Advice for younger & older self
• Life in/with church
• Women's Ministry

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:1-2

Link to Connections Newsletter: ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yr3JkOsofZ8Z-cYIokVNflZf65YN0mko/view⁠

[Isaac's Note: Colin Buchanan has a cool song on this verse, it was stuck in my head while editing the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpsWMQ_tP7U]

Sermon Title: Praying with Paul
Bible Passage: Ephesians 1:15–23
Preacher: Ken Coleman
Date & Time: Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 9:30am

In Ephesians 1:15-23, the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers is rich, deep, and centred entirely on the work of God in Christ. In Praying with Paul, we will explore what it means to pray not merely for circumstances to change, but for hearts to be opened to the fullness of the gospel.

Paul prays that God would give His people spiritual wisdom, that they would truly know Him, and that the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened. He longs for them to grasp the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power. And this power, Paul says, is the very power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the Father’s right hand—far above every rule and authority.

This is where the gospel shines through Paul’s prayer. The risen Christ is not distant but reigning. The same power that brought Him from death to life now works in those who trust Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers are brought into a relationship with God, given a secure hope, and united to the One who fills all things.

This sermon will invite us to pray differently—to pray with gospel-shaped priorities, longing for deeper knowledge of Christ, greater confidence in God’s promises, and renewed strength to live as His people. As we “pray with Paul,” we will see that true prayer is not about trying to get God’s attention but responding to the glorious truth of what He has already done for us in Jesus.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments
Sermon Title: 7. You Shall Not Commit Adultery
Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–14
Preacher: Ian Morrison
Date & Time: Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 9:30am

The seventh commandment calls God’s people to faithfulness in one of the most personal and powerful areas of life. Exodus 20:14, “You shall not commit adultery” is a call to honour God’s design for love, covenant, and commitment. Marriage is given as a reflection of faithfulness, trust, and self-giving love.

In today's sermon, we will see that this command goes beyond outward actions to the condition of the heart. As Jesus teaches, unfaithfulness can begin in our desires, our thoughts, and the way we treat others. God’s standard is not only about avoiding betrayal, but about cultivating purity, integrity, and love that reflects His character.

The gospel meets us in our failure here. Where we have been unfaithful—in action, thought, or desire—Jesus remains perfectly faithful. Throughout Scripture, God’s relationship with His people is described like a marriage, and despite our wandering, Christ loves His people with unwavering commitment. At the cross, He gives Himself for an unfaithful people, bearing our sin and restoring us through His grace. Through His resurrection, He offers forgiveness, renewal, and the power to live differently.

As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s command is not about restriction alone, but about restoration. In Christ, we are called into lives marked by faithfulness, purity, and love—reflecting the steadfast love of the One who is always faithful to us.

Listen to the story of Chelsea as she shares about her life, faith, and her desire for children.

"Jesus wept." - John 11:35

"He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." - Matthew 8:26

Songs:

Feelings and Faith - Tyler Corbin

Come on Love - Jimmy Clifton

I Will Never Be The Same [young life kid version] - Sam Wall

Carpenter Boy - Caleb King 

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments
Sermon Title: 6. You Shall Not Murder
Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–13
Preacher: Robin Vonk
Date & Time: Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 9:30am

The command “You shall not murder” may seem straightforward, yet it reaches far deeper than the act itself. In Exodus 20:13, God affirms the sacred value of human life—life created in His image and worthy of dignity, protection, and care. This command calls God’s people not only to refrain from violence, but to cultivate hearts that value and preserve life.

In this sermon, we will see that this command exposes more than outward behaviour. As Jesus later teaches, anger, hatred, and contempt can also reveal hearts that fall short of God’s intention for human relationships. God’s law shows us how seriously He values life, while also revealing how deeply we need His mercy.

The gospel speaks powerfully into this reality. Jesus Christ, the innocent one, was put to death by sinful humanity. Yet through His death and resurrection, God brings forgiveness and new life to those who turn to Him. The cross exposes the depth of human sin while displaying the greater depth of God’s grace. In Christ, we are forgiven for the ways we have harmed others in thought, word, or deed, and we are transformed to become people who seek peace, reconciliation, and the flourishing of life.

As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s command is not merely a restriction—it is a call to cherish life as He does. Through the power of the gospel, we are invited to move from anger to grace, from destruction to restoration, reflecting the life-giving character of the God who made us.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments
Sermon Title: 5. Honour Your Parents
Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–12
Preacher: Ian Morrison
Date & Time: Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 6:00pm

The fifth commandment marks a turning point in the Ten Commandments—moving from our relationship with God to our relationships with others. In Exodus 20:12, God calls His people to honour their father and mother, grounding family life in respect, gratitude, and trust. This command is both deeply practical and profoundly spiritual, shaping the way we understand authority, responsibility, and love.

In Honour Your Parents, we will explore what it truly means to honour—not merely outward obedience, but a heart posture that values, respects, and seeks the good of those God has placed in authority over us. For some, this command brings gratitude and joy; for others, it raises questions shaped by pain or disappointment. God’s word speaks into all of it with wisdom and grace.

The gospel meets us here as well. None of us have honoured perfectly—whether as children or as parents. Yet Jesus did. He honoured His earthly parents and perfectly obeyed His heavenly Father, even to the point of death on a cross. Where we have failed in love and obedience, Christ has been faithful. Through His death and resurrection, we are forgiven for our shortcomings and adopted into God’s family, learning what true honour looks like through His Spirit at work in us.

As part of The Ten Commandments series, this sermon will show how this command is not simply about family structure, but about reflecting the character of God in our relationships. In Christ, we are given both the example and the grace to honour well, building homes and communities shaped by humility, respect, and love.