NEAC - Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church

Kingdom work always brings with it opposition.

The walls of Jerusalem were built as the people - all the people - stood shoulder to shoulder and trusted God as they worked together.

As we consider Nehemiah through the lens of the cross, we see a man whose passion for a secure Jerusalem looks forward to the security of the heavenly Jerusalem guaranteed by Jesus' resurrection.

Nehemiah's passion for the name of God to be honoured leads him to desire the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.

In Nehemiah 1, he prays and acts.

How is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed? In this final sermon in the series, Jesus reminds his followers that the ways and norms of the kingdom are not the ways and norms of the world.

A biblical theology of Jerusalem. What did it mean for Israel when Jerusalem was in ruins? How does the promise to Abraham of a land find its fulfilment in Jesus?

A reflection on Psalm 62 on mothers' day.

this sermon complemented the interview during church with a member of the congregation whose daughter battles depression.

Jesus' teaching is absolutely clear: the treatment of the poor, sick, needy and imprisoned christians is a reflection and natural mirror of our treatment of Jesus.

Psalm 62

By the parable of the shrewd mangager, Jesus calls his followers to use worldly resources ("the little") to gain friends for themselves. These friends will welcome us into eternal dwellings where "the much" awaits.

In the series of sermons 'For All of Life', we turn our attention this week to what it means to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus.

When people wanted to follow Jesus, he did not shrink back from making it crystal clear that he required that they give the whole of their lives to his service. We have read and considered these words of Jesus many times in church before. Nevertheless we all struggle to practice what Jesus asks of us - and hence miss out on the blessings of living the full life he promises.

If we observe Christians today, including ourselves, I think we could say that even though we want to serve Christ with all our heart and mind and strength, at the end of the day we let this world determine the things we live for. Would that be true of you?

One writer wrote: “In spite of all the talk of Christ"s Lordship, everyone knows that the expectations of modern culture come first. Everyone knows that getting ahead in the job comes first. Getting ahead in the suburbs comes first. Getting the kids to their activities comes first… Most Western Christians unquestionally allow modern culture to arrange the furniture of our lives.” (Tom Sine)

My prayer is that the next 5 weeks will challenge and inspire each of us to a new commitment to our Lord and his kingdom.