Saint James Sermons

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Preacher: Samuel Crane

Revelation 3

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we continue in our Revelation series: God speaks- will we listen?

In this sermon, we see God speak into our culture of keeping up appearances and reveal the spiritual risk when we pretend to be ok to one another and to God.

It is ok to not be ok, because we come before God, who is amazingly kind and faithful, who knocks and waits for us to let him in. Will you?

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Preacher: Samuel Crane

Revelation 2

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we continue in our Revelation series: God speaks- will we listen?

In this sermon, we see God reveal himself to those who have ever thought or felt that God is silent when we want to hear from him, or that God doesn't really know us or care. As we work through these letters from Heaven, we see a God who speaks to his church even today, that God knows us more than we know, and that God cares so much that he calls us to listen and respond.

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Preacher: Andrew Malone (guest preacher)

Revelation 1

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we start of our Revelation series!

In this opening sermon, we set the foundation for how to read apocalyptic scripture without getting lost in confusion. Revelation is not a secret blueprint for end-times conspiracies; it is an unveiling of Jesus Christ. Join us as we look at John’s majestic vision of Jesus—the King who walks among His churches and holds the whole world in His hands.

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Preacher: Revd. Samuel Crane

Luke 5:27-32; 24:28-35; Isaiah 58:6-12

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we conclude our You're Invited series by asking what does it look like to live a life of invitation and hospitality?

In this final message of the You’re Invited series, we explore three meals that shape the Christian life: eating with the least of these, eating with sinners, and eating with Jesus. As we feast on Christ through his Word and at his table, we are called to open our hearts and homes so that others might encounter Jesus and believe.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

Romans 10:1-15; Luke 15:1-10

What is the ultimate joy in the Christian life? While life offers many beautiful moments, few compare to witnessing someone come to faith in Jesus—a moment that causes all of heaven to rejoice. In this episode from Saint James Church, we explore the fifth and final threshold of faith: helping people take that ultimate step to cross the line from seeking Jesus to truly trusting Him.

Drawing from Romans 10, this message breaks down the three essential elements needed to guide others on their journey to salvation:

• A Heart That Cares: Moving past self-righteousness or spiritual superiority to cultivate genuine empathy and anguish for those living without Christ.
• A Message That Saves: Understanding that salvation doesn't come through our own self-made efforts or good works, but solely through the gift of Jesus' righteousness and His sacrifice on the cross.
• A Voice That Speaks: Recognising our call to actively share the gospel, because people cannot call on a Saviour they have never heard about.

Whether you are praying for a spouse, a child, a co-worker, or a neighbour, this episode will equip and inspire you to step out in faith, pray boldly, and share the good news so that more lives are transformed for eternity.

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Preacher: Joshua Lattimore (trainee)

Mark 10:17-31; John 16:7-15

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore the fourth step on the faith journey: the moment people start to seek Jesus.

Looking at Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler, we see what it means to be guides to truth. As people start to seek Jesus, we are to help by answering their questions, helping them see their deep need, and how Jesus is the only answer. Sometimes as guides, we even need to let people go on a different path.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

John 4:1-26; Rev 22:12-21

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore the third step on the journey to faith: becoming open to the change that Jesus brings.

Looking at Jesus' encounters with Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the man at the pool, we see how he lovingly challenges people, helps them recognise their deepest need, and shows that he alone can truly satisfy.

Discover how God can use us to help friends and family take another step towards trusting Jesus.

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Preacher: Bella Bradbeer (trainee)

John 3:1–21, Titus 3:1-11

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore how to foster curiosity about Jesus among those around us.

When we humbly live as followers of Jesus, we look different to those around us. As people see this difference, they can often become curious about why. We do not need to have it all together, but through our lives lived authentically under Jesus our King, and through thoughtful questions, we can help people become curious about what really matters - life in Jesus.

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Preacher: Josh Latimore (trainee)

Mark 5:21-43

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore the need to build trusting relationships with our non-Christian friends before we share our faith.

The beginning of faith in Jesus is often trusting someone who already believes. People are more open to hearing about Jesus when they know they are genuinely loved, not treated as projects.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

Acts 2:42–47, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore how God forms disciples through shared rhythms of worship and shared life. We grow through gathered worship around Word, prayer, and communion, but also through ordinary fellowship in homes, meals, conversation, and prayer together.

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