By Rev Charlie Lacey |  Luke 4: 14-21
Luke 4: 14-21 (NIV)

If I were to summarise the whole of the Old Testament in a single word, that word would be ‘promise’. God’s promises are trustworthy and true. When we read the Old Testament we can see that there was never any doubt that Jesus would come. 

By Rev Charlie Lacey |  John 1: 1-14
 John 1: 1-14 (NIV)

Some would say that the Christmas story is far-fetched. However, it's worth remembering that much of what we see in the world around us is "far-fetched". A fine tuned universe that appeared out of nothing, the emergence of life, and DNA could, in a sense, all be described as "far-fetched". God created the universe and about 2,000 years ago he came into his creation in the person of Jesus Christ.

By Rev Charlie Lacey | Luke 24: 13-27
Luke 24: 13-27 (NIV)

During Advent we focus on the appearance, arrival or coming of God. We worship a God who came in person to save us. A God who entered into his own creation in the most humble way. These events were planned and foretold in the Old Testament, just as Jesus' return is promised in the New. 

By Rev Charlie Lacey | Psalm 96
Psalm 96 (NIV)

Advent is a time of looking forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus. But it’s also a time of watching and waiting with hopeful anticipation for Jesus’ second coming. Our hope is based on the fact that Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead, and to restore the whole of creation.

By Rev Charlie Lacey |  Jeremiah 32: 1-15
Jeremiah 32: 1-15 (NIV)


Jeremiah’s prophecies are coming to pass. Jerusalem has been besieged by the Babylonians. But even though the nation is facing such turmoil, God assures Jeremiah, and the people of Judah, that all is not lost. God still has a plan for his people. 

by Rev Charle Lacey | Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Jeremiah 31: 31-34 (NIV)

So far, we’ve seen that the people of Judah found themselves in exile in Babylon because they consistently rebelled against God.  Notwithstanding, God had a plan for his rebellious people.  A plan that would enable them to live in covenant relationship with him, even though they were incapable of keeping his holy laws. That plan came to fruition in and through Jesus.

By Rev Charlie Lacey | Jeremiah 29: 1-14
Jeremiah 29: 1-14 (NIV)

The prophet Jeremiah urged the people of Judah to turn back to God and so avoid the impending disaster. When they did not repent, God eventually allowed the Babylonians to take them into captivity. But even in captivity, God continued to love his people, to speak to them, and to guide them in how to live. 

By Rev Charlie Lacey | Jeremiah 25: 1-29
Jeremiah 25: 1-29 (NIV)

Sometimes people complain that there’s too much wrath and judgement in the Old Testament.  However, if we do not understand God’s wrath and judgement, then we cannot understand his mercy and salvation. 

By Dr Bernie Power |  Jeremiah 9: 23 – 10: 16
Jeremiah 9: 23 – 10: 16 (NIV)

Dr Bernie Power (Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Lecturer at Melbourne School of Theology) has spent four decades working with Muslims in Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. He has a deep heart to help Christians and Muslims understand more about each other and what they believe.  On Sunday he preached part three of our Jeremiah series, titled, God vs. Idols.

Dr Bernie Power (Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Lecturer at Melbourne School of Theology) has spent four decades working with Muslims in Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. He has a deep heart to help Christians and Muslims understand more about each other and what they believe.  On Sunday he preached part three of our Jeremiah series, titled, God vs. Idols.

By Rev Charlie Lacey |  Jeremiah 7: 1-15
 Jeremiah 7: 1-15  (NIV)

In Jeremiah’s day, the people of Judah had completely rebelled against God, because they were putting their trust in anything but God. They felt secure even though they were heading for disaster, and they continued to reject the one who wanted so much to bless them.