There is a problem with our world.

It's a problem that lies deep within us—a problem that strikes at the heart of who we are.

It's a problem that causes turbulence, fear, conflict, competition, exploitation, abuse and rejection of God.

It's our problem, and it's one for which we badly need a solution.

In this episode of the Moore College podcast, in a chapel service held on Friday 23 August 2024, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, talks about how we got to this point, what went wrong, and how we get ourselves out of it.

Mark continues his series in the Book of Genesis with Genesis chapter 3 and the Bible's diagnosis of our problem. He reminds us that getting the diagnosis right is always crucial when seeking a remedy, and that we need to understand Genesis 3 not only in order to understand ourselves, but also in order to understand the true depths of the gospel.

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What has happened to Jesus’ mission?

We live in an age when many do not know Jesus, nor do they wish to know him.

Indeed, according to the last census in 2021, around 40 per cent of all Australians indicated that they had “no religion”.

But after Jesus was resurrected, John reports in his Gospel that Jesus appeared to his disciples in a locked room and said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”

The mission of Jesus is not done yet. Furthermore, we all have a part to play in it.

In this episode of the Moore College podcast, in a chapel service held on Friday 16 August 2024, Kanishka Raffel, Archbishop of the Sydney Anglican Diocese, speaks about Jesus’ mission—our mission—from John chapter 20 verses 19-23.

He outlines the work of Jesus’ mission that has been handed down to us and outlines four unique and universal gifts that Jesus has provided us to help us in this work.

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Chapel sermon.

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Have you ever been a member of a church community, but feel like you don't really belong?

Perhaps you feel like you have no one to talk to during the morning tea or supper after the service.

Perhaps the other members are always doing social things together that don't include you.

Or perhaps you just feel like your presence there doesn't really matter, and if you didn't come to church, no one would really notice.

In this episode of the Moore College podcast in a chapel service held on Tuesday 13 August 2024, Chase Kuhn, rector of St Matthias Church in Centennial Park in Sydney and former Moore College lecturer in Christian Ethics, explores what 1 John 4 has to say about love—and therefore Christian community.

He challenges us to reconsider the foundation of what Christian community is all about, and reminds us that it's the gospel, not ourselves or our relationships with our fellow Christians, that provides us with a more secure sense of belonging.

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In this podcast episode, Mark Thompson and Susan An explore the profound significance of marriage through the lens of Genesis 2:4-25. They discuss the first marriage in the Bible, its role in God's creation, and how it points to the ultimate union between Christ and the Church. They also address contemporary challenges to the biblical view of marriage and emphasize its foundational importance, delight, and joy in God's design. This episode encourages listeners to honor and celebrate marriage as a reflection of God's covenant love.

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In this chapel sermon, Andrew Shead delves into Jeremiah 23:25-40, examining God's condemnation of false prophets who deceive through dreams and false messages. The episode contrasts false and true prophecy, emphasizing that true prophecy is rooted in God's word, which is powerful and transformative. False prophecy, born from moral corruption, leads people astray. Andrew reflects on the role of prophecy in judgment and transformation, highlighting Jeremiah's example and ultimately pointing to Christ as the ultimate fulfilment of God's word.

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In this chapel sermon, Mark Thompson reflects on Genesis 1 and its profound implications for understanding our identity, purpose, and the nature of God's creation. Emphasizing God's sovereignty as Creator and our role as His creatures, the sermon addresses key contemporary issues like identity, gender, and purpose. It highlights that our significance and purpose are rooted in belonging to Christ, who is central to God's creation plan. A personal reflection from Jane Tooher follows, exploring how God's ownership of everything shapes our understanding of life and purpose.

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In this sermon, Andrew Shead expounds Jeremiah 23:9-24, focusing on the power and fragility of God's Word. He contrasts true prophecy with the false prophets of Jeremiah's time, who used God's name for their own gain, causing destruction and chaos. The sermon emphasizes the responsibility of speaking God's Word with reverence, recognizing the temptation to twist the truth to please listeners. Andrew reminds us that God's Word is powerful and will accomplish His purposes.

Speaker: David Hastie BA (Hons), PhD From the earliest days of the British Colony, Anglicans have been central to Australian schooling. Throughout the often bitter arguments leading up to the Public Instruction Acts of the 1880s, Sydney Anglicans have provided two fundamental pillars in education: a direct role in the founding and continuance of Public schooling; and the much smaller denominational private schooling sector. In the last 40 years, however, these long established roles have radically shifted. Anglicans now experience an increasingly troubled relationship with public schooling, but have seen an expansion in the private schooling sector. What role the Anglican church plays in education and society moving forward, remains underexplained, in contrast to the huge influence of it.

Chapel sermon. Pete Stedman is the senior pastor of Norwest Anglican Church in Sydney.

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