The address by Bishop Lester Priebbenow at the combined outer easter Lutheran congregations' service in Luther College Chapel to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation, held at 10am on Sunday October 29, 2017. The address followed presentation of a newly-commissioned cantata by Kym Dillon, "A Righteousness from God". [Organ/Orchestra/Choir - Pentecost 21]

“Would Luther be a Lutheran today?” This is the question we look at in finishing our Sola Series. The jury seems out, but Luther himself left some guidelines about how we might answer this. [Organ - Pentecost 20]

Two great Lutheran musicians, Bach and Handel, both wrote on the bottom of their compositions "SDG", standing for "Soli Deo Gloria", Latin that means To God Alone the Glory. This is one of the great understandings that emerged from the Reformation: we sinners can do nothing to earn a restored relationship with God. God, in his grace, has done everything. To God alone the glory! [Organ - Pentecost 19]

The fourth in our Sola Series, Solus Christus (Christ Alone). “Luther recovered for the church from the Bible the centrality of the person and work of Christ in redemption.” [Organ - Pentecost 18]

The third in our Sola Series: Sola Gratia (Grace Alone). This is the source of all that God gives to us. “By grace…” (Ephesians 2:8). It is His forgiveness, His favour, His presence. “When we don’t get what we deserve, it’s a real good thing. When we get what we don’t deserve, its’s a real good thing.” (Newsboys). And then God gives us even more. [Organ - Pentecost 17]

The second in our Sola Series, Sola Fide (Faith Alone) looks at what is considered “the principle article of the Reformation.” This was pillar #1 following on from Scripture. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 16]

It’s the beginning of Marriage Week in Australia, and never has the

subject seemed more controversial. Today we look at what Jesus taught on

the subject. We see Him addressing similar issues in His day. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 14]

Last message in our five week The Identity Project series. Each identity builds upon the other, and today we culminate with how human history began: a wedding. It is our final and ultimate identity: The Bride of Christ. Scripture ends with an invitation: “Come!” [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 13]

How’s the fight going? It’s actually bigger than that. It’s a war, and God has called each one of us to take part. Discover what God has done to prepare us for it. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 12]

While we believe that God is love, we sometimes wonder why our loving God seems silent in the face of either tragic world events or dire personal need. This morning, District Bishop Pastor Lester Priebbenow reflects on the story of the Canaanite woman, whose approach seemed to trigger unusual responses from Jesus. What can we learn? [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 11]