This week Jesus explains what is required of him to bring salvation to those who believe. He challenges his disciples by boldly telling them that they will suffer in following him. Jesus speaks into our situation today, asking what it is we find important- and reminding us that those things ‘of this world’ will not ultimately bring us into God’s kingdom. What are you holding on to that might be leading you away from the love and salvation of Jesus? Ask God this week to free you from this and refocus your desires on Jesus. 

Presented by René van den Tol

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Welcome to St Paul’s. May God bless you richly this week! This week we share a well-known reading from Romans Romans 12:1–8 about how we are part of the Body of Christ- each with different gifts and functions. Have you considered this recently? Maybe it’s time to consider again how your unique gifts and talents might speak to others in these troubling times- when fear and uncertainty abound. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your heart and share where God might bless someone this week with your hands or words. Amen.

Message written and presented by Pr. Allan Taruste

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Welcome to St Paul’s! Have you ever been through a really difficult time and wondered what it was about? Later- did you come to find that that time led to a great deal of growth or understanding? Perhaps you were able to reflect on it and use what you learned as a way to help others.  Joseph was betrayed by his own brothers in their jealousy, yet Joseph was given the opportunity to bless his brothers greatly and receive them with love. Can you be courageous in times of trial, remembering God is with you? May God bless you in all your difficulties this week and keep your heart strong in him. Amen.
 
Presented by Pr. Allan Taruste

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May you be blessed as you join us at St Paul’s this week! This week’s Gospel reminds us that we can always trust Jesus. Sometimes we find ourselves worrying over an event or outcome; often this worry comes from something we have no control over. Peter never expected to walk on water- when he realised his precarious situation his doubt almost sank him. We too can almost ‘sink’ under the weight of worry or fear in our lives. Let’s remember that Jesus asks that we trust him and walk towards him boldly. Amen.
 
Presented by Peter Hong Ning and written by Bishop Richard Schwedes

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Welcome to St Paul’s! It’s good to have you with us. This week we hear a very well-known story- or is it? Jesus and the 5000, miraculously fed with just five loaves and two fish. Our sermon reminds us the disciples had nothing to give, and yet all were fed and food was left over! The part we might miss is that the food was only supplied as the disciples themselves were without supplies and looking to Jesus for provision. They felt they could do nothing- yet trust and faith that Jesus could meant all were satisfied. May you trust God to provide this week; not just for you but for others who might need your help! Amen.
 
Presented by Pastor Stephen Schultz

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Welcome to St Paul’s! We’re so glad you’ve joined us! This week we hear Jesus’ parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. Can you imagine finding something so wonderful and so rare that you’d sell everything you had to buy it? You’d have to give up the comfort and safety of your home- your car, and certainly any heirlooms you have from your family. Those things are precious in this world but, as Jesus reminds us often, the things of this world do not pass to the next. God’s Holy Spirit has given us much more- we have an inheritance in Heaven to look forward to! May we live with true joy as we carry the pearl of God’s grace in our world this week. Amen.
 
Presented by Pastor Allan Taruste

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Welcome to our church family! We love that you’re here! Speaking of family- how does yours work? Or your community? This week we focus on giving- in many ways giving and service are what make our families and communities function. When we give- hope, encouragement, resources, our time, financial assistance and in many other ways- we help our family and community to grow, healthily and happily. Often service and giving mean that we are making sacrifices, just as our Lord Jesus sacrificed- even giving himself for us.  This sort of ‘Jesus-giving’ is not natural for us- hence Paul’s encouragement in Romans to live in God’s Spirit rather than in the flesh. May we recognise the ways we are blessed by giving and receiving this week and ponder how Jesus might encourage us to give more fruitfully in our lives. Amen.
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Presented by Bridgitte Willshire

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Welcome to St Paul’s- we are happy you have joined us! This week we hear Jesus’ well-known parable about a farmer scattering seed on different soils. The seed is God’s Word, and the soil our hearts. We pray that your heart’s ‘soil’ is ready to receive the truth of Jesus- for He will shelter you in the heat of daily challenges and encourage your roots to grow deeply in His care. May you always know the grace and protection of God’s care.
 
Presented by Pr. Allan Taruste

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God bless each one of you and thank you for joining us this week! Our Gospel reading reminds us that God gives us peace and rest; what life-giving words, especially at this time in history. Jesus tells us that we can live in God’s ways, being blessed with God’s care and provision. When the world is worrisome and confusing God’s Word brings us hope. May you dwell in the same Word this week and know that peace. Amen.
 
Presented by Bishop Richard Schwedes

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May you be blessed this week, as you join us at St Paul’s! Today we are reminded of Jesus’ words to his disciples- that those who welcome them (and hear with joy their message of God’s love) welcome God himself into their midst. What a beautiful message for the people of God’s church! Those we meet bear the image of God and as we share God’s love with them we recognise his presence with us.

The message is presented by Pr. Ray Pace of Toowoomba
  

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