Saint James Sermons

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

Romans 12:9–21; 1 Peter 4:7–1

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore what it looks like to live as the bride of Christ. Hospitality is not a gift for some, but obedience for all.

Often, we, the church, are friendly and nice to one another, but true fellowship as siblings goes much deeper in affection and love. The only way we can live out our faith together is to be close in fellowship and intimacy, not standing at arm's length.

Drawing from Romans 12 and 1 Peter 4, we're reminded that God's sacrificial love is to shape the life of his church through genuine relationships, generous hospitality, and practical care for one another.

Discover how opening our homes and sharing our lives can become a powerful witness to the welcoming love of Jesus.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 55:1-11

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. This is the opening message of our You're Invited series, where we explore Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22.

Discover the joy of God's generous invitation to eternal life, why everyone is welcome to his table, and the different ways people respond to his call. Above all, we're reminded that we come to God not through our own goodness, but clothed in Christ—and, having received such a welcome, we're sent to invite others to join the feast.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane

Matthew 13:44–46; Joshua 24:1–15; Luke 12:22–34

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore the treasure worth everything.

The Christian life is not ultimately about money, but about what we treasure most. Jesus' call to "seek first the kingdom of God," this message invites us to see the incomparable value of God's kingdom, surrender our lives to Christ, and discover the joy, peace, and eternal hope that far outweigh anything we leave behind. When God becomes our greatest treasure, everything else finds its proper place.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Luke 10:25-38

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore what it is that makes a person truly generous.

Generosity is more than giving money—it is the overflow of a heart changed by God's grace. As Paul points to the example of the Macedonian churches, we see that generosity is not about wealth or comfort, but about trusting Christ, loving others, and responding to the One who became poor so that we might become rich. Discover how practising generosity reshapes us from fear to faith, from selfishness to love, and from ownership to joyful stewardship.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane Bible Readings: Ecclesiastes 5:10–20; 1 Timothy 6:11–19

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore how we can truly enjoy the wealth God has entrusted to us.

Money is a gift from God—but it was never meant to become our master. Ecclesiastes offers timeless wisdom on enjoying wealth without being enslaved by it, calling us to generosity, contentment, and faithful stewardship. Discover how a heart centred on Christ is free to enjoy God's gifts while holding them with open hands.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane Bible Readings: Matthew 6:19-34; Psalm 20

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore how what we treasure reveals where our trust truly lies.

Jesus challenges us to examine the things that capture our hearts and invites us to exchange anxiety for confidence in our heavenly Father. Discover how fixing our eyes on God's eternal promises brings peace in a world marked by uncertainty and worry.

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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane Bible Readings: Luke 16:1–13; Prov 11:23–28

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore how Christians should think about wealth.

Most of us are wealthier than we realise, but are we good at being rich? In this sermon, we unpack Jesus' challenging parable of the dishonest manager and discover how faithful stewardship, generous living, and investing in eternity reveal where our true hope lies. Rather than being mastered by money, we are invited to use it wisely in service of God's kingdom.

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• Visit our Website: sj.org.au
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Preacher: Revd Samuel Crane Bible Readings: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 & Luke 12:13-21

Welcome to this week's message from Saint James Glen Iris. In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to be rich, recognising that we are often far wealthier than we realise.

Using an online wealth calculator as our guide, we look at how comparison can blind us and increase our discontent. Scripture explicitly addresses the wealthy, lovingly warning us against hoarding our resources and challenging us not to be a fool with what we have been given.

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• Visit our Website: sj.org.au
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