It has been an exciting time, with the Olympics on one side, and the Confirmation service for 9 of our young people on the other. And just as Olympic winners must stay in training, so must we stay in spiritual training. We need to å and resist the weights that drag our faith down. [Mixed music - Pentecost 13 - Confirmation Service]

Are you fearful of or anxious about anything? Jesus said, “Do not be afraid.” He gives us good reason not to be afraid, but these are more than just words. They are the reality God wants each of us not only to live in but to pass on to others. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 12]

Recently returned from a church visit to Cambodia which deeply affected him, Senior Pastor Andrew reflects on the parable of the rich fool, and what it says to our current obsessions with stuff. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 11]

Our guest preacher this week is Pastor Richard Fox, Director of Lutheran Media. Christ graciously shared with us (his disciples) the words he spoke with his Father. And what is Lutheran Media (funded entirely by donations) doing to share the news of that grace? [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 10]

Who or what is Number One for you? How’s that working for you? Jesus models and teaches us the best way to live life. Learn again from his visit to his friends Mary and Martha. [Organ - Pentecost 9]

Guest preacher Pastor Nathan Hedt digs deep into a favourite parable, one that has entered the wider culture: the Good Samaritan. [Organ - Pentecost 8]

Rev Dr Maurice Schild, Emeritus Professor at Australian Lutheran College, is guest preacher at this service, following a performance of Bach's cantata BWV 44 Sie werden euch in den Bann tun (They will put you under banishment). He speaks of the victory won by Christ. [Organ/choir - Pentecost 7]

Who’s your favourite super-hero? Jesus “steeled himself” (a bit like Superman) in our reading today. God also calls us to take a similar posture in the challenges that we face. Let us learn from our Master.

[Organ/Choir - Pentecost 6]

Our culture thrives on fear and insecurity. For example, the current political campaigns are expressed in terms of fear of what damage the other party will cause. Yet Jesus says "Do not be afraid, little flock." On this Thanksgiving Sunday, can we find a way to live thankfully in a culture of fear, suspicion, and ingratitude? [Organ/Choir - Thanksgiving Sunday]

How’s your eyesight? How do you see the people around you? Especially the ones NOT like you? And how do you see yourself? The way God sees you? Today we look into the very different way God sees, and we are invited to see the same way. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 4]