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Sunday Sermons2025 Easter at Christ ChurchJoin Mike Allen as he unpacks Acts 1:1-8.2025-04-2833 minSunday Sermons2025 Easter at Christ Church - Easter SundayJoin us on Easter Sunday as Braydon Lucas unpacks Psalm 16 and Romans 8:31-39.2025-04-2327 minSunday Sermons2025 Easter at Christ Church - Good FridayJoin us on Good Friday as Simeon Cumberland unpacks Mark 15:33-41 and Romans 5:6-8. 2025-04-2326 min
Christ Church GladsevilleEaster at Christ Church – Easter SundayPsalm 16 and Romans 8:31-39; Braydon Lucas2025-04-2027 minChrist Church GladsevilleEaster at Christ Church – Good FridayMark 15:33-41 and Romans 5:6-8; Simeon Cumberland2025-04-1826 minSunday Sermons2025 Easter at Christ Church - God's Love DisplayedJoin Mike Allen as he unpacks Luke 19:28-44 and Zechariah 14:4-9. 2025-04-1433 minSunday Sermons2024 Term 1.2 - Disciples of ChristJoin David Mears as he teaches from Matthew 5:13-16.2024-02-1238 minChrist Church GladsevilleDisciples of ChristMatthew 5:13-16; David Mears2024-02-1138 min
Sermon SeasoningsS9 E8: Cross Blessing (Genesis)Join Dave & Mandy as we discuss Genesis 48-49:28. We reflect on Jacob's blessing on his sons, the details in chapter 49, and the great blessings that flow to us who are in Christ.2022-09-1255 min
Sermon SeasoningsS6 E7: Taking Your Stand In Christ (EPHESIANS)Join Dave and Mandy for the final podcast in the Ephesians series as we tackle the very end of Ephesians 6, think about the Armour of God, some Old Testament background and allusions and then reflect on the way Chapter 6 is a fitting end to the cosmic scale of the book of Ephesians.2021-09-1343 min
Sermon SeasoningsS6 E4: Boundless Riches of Grace (EPHESIANS)Join Dave and Mandy for a COVID special, thinking through how knowing that we are in Christ impacts how we approach live during COVID. We tackle this by answering three key questions:
1. What big truths can we hold on to?
2. What faith challenges should we watch out for?
3. What opportunities does this forced lockdown provide for us actually to flourish?2021-08-1651 minSunday SermonsT3 2021.5 The Boundless Riches of ChristJoin David for the sermon on Ephesians Chapter 3.2021-08-1633 minChrist Church GladsevilleThe Boundless Riches of Christ2021-08-1600 min
Christ Church GladsevilleThe Boundless Riches of Christ2021-08-1600 minSermon SeasoningsS6 E3: God's precious gift of salvation (EPHESIANS)Join Andrew, Dave and Mandy as we dig into Ephesians 2:1-10 and think about the amazing move from being dead in our transgressions and sins to being made alive in Christ, all through God's amazing grace.2021-08-0232 minSermon SeasoningsS5:E5 A Hope to Hold On To (JEREMIAH)Join Mandy and Dave as we think more about prophecy: how it is conveyed and fulfilled. We also think through the theological significance of Jerusalem, explore some wonderful promises that point us to Christ and consider another lens through which we can view Jeremiah 30-34: the lens of grace.2021-06-0128 min
Sunday Sermons43. Remarkable CleansingRemarkable Cleansing by David Mears on Mark 7:1-8:21.2021-03-2239 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E7 - Remarkable Divinity (MARK)Join Dave and Mandy as we dig in to Mark 6:30-56 and look at the way the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus walking on water and healing many. We explore many of the Old Testament allusion and see how they fill out Jesus identity. His is God, but he's not just a powerful divinity, he is the redeemer and saviour of his people.2021-03-1539 min
Sunday Sermons42. Remarkable DivinityListen to Tony's explanation of Mark 6:31-562021-03-1531 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E6 - Remarkable Rejection (MARK)Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Mark 6:1-30 and think about the reasons for Christian faith and the reasonableness of belief.
Some books to think about:
The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
Who Moved the Stone - Frank Morrison
The Reason for Faith - Tim Keller
A Spectators Guide to World Religions - John Dickson
2021-03-0927 min
Sunday Sermons41. Remarkable RejectionJoin Mike Allen as he explains Mark 6: 1-30 2021-03-0830 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E5 - Remarkable Authority (MARK)Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 4:35-5:20 and see Jesus' remarkable authority. We dig into the context and some of the significant language used in the passage, before taking a brief look at the use of "sea" in the Bible, before turning to the concept of faith and the way Mark uses it.2021-03-0140 min
Sunday Sermons40. Remarkable VictoryJoin Dave as he explains Mark 4:35-5:432021-03-0139 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E4 - Remarkable Teaching (MARK)Join Dave and Mandy as we discuss Mark 4:1-34 and consider carefully the remarkable teaching of Jesus and the call to respond to God's word. We consider the interpretation of parables, the meta structure of Mark's gospel, Jesus' use of Isaiah 6, the curious reference to the lamp stand and how we are to use the parables today.2021-02-2239 min
Sunday Sermons39. Remarkable TeachingJoin David Mears as he explains the parables in Mark 4:1-342021-02-2235 minSunday Sermons38.2 Remarkable PowerMark 3:7-35 By Henry Pascoe2021-02-1625 minSunday Sermons38.1 Remarkable PowerMark 3:7-35 by Andrew Levy 2021-02-1633 min
Sunday Sermons37. Remarkable LordshipJoin David Mears as he explains Mark 2:18-3:62021-02-1634 min
Sunday Sermons36. Remarkable ForgivenessTerm 1 2021 - The book of Mark Chapters 2-8
Join David Mears as talk about God's remarkable forgiveness. 2021-02-1539 minSermon SeasoningsS4: E3 - Remarkable Power (MARK)Dave and Mandy are joined by Andrew and Henry to discuss Jesus' remarkable power, seen in Mark 3:7-35. We talk about the structure of the passage and some of the narrative devices that Mark uses to tell us of Jesus (learn all about Markan Sandwiches and the Messianic Secret), then turn to some of the key themes and ideas raised by the passage, particularly looking at the appointment of the 12 and Jesus' mother, brother and sisters, before Andrew turns to spotlight on the hosts as we look a little more at what being family means for us at Christ C...2021-02-1539 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E2 Remarkable Lordship (MARK)Join Dave and Mandy as we look at Mark 2:18-3:6.
Section one looks at the text in detail and the narrative structure.
Section two takes a deep dive into the pharisees.
Section three looks at fasting.
References to fasting in the Old Testament - Judges 20, 1 Samuel 7:1-15, 1 Samuel 31, 2 Samiel 1:11-12, 2 Samuel 12:15-23, 1 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 10, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1, Nehemiah 9-10, Esther 4:1-3, Psalm 35:13, Psalm 69:10, Psalm 109:24, Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Jeremiah 36, Daniel 9, Joel 2:12.2021-02-0839 minSermon SeasoningsS4:E1 - Remarkable Forgiveness (MARK)Sermon Seasonings returns for season 4 as we jump into Mark's Gospel.
Join Dave and Mandy as we chat about the Synoptic gospels, trace the theme of the Son of Man through Mark and then deep dive into the text of Mark 2:1-17 and then end as we reflect on the scandal of grace and remarkable forgiveness that Jesus offers to sinners.
Hold on to your hats - its a long one!2021-02-0148 minSunday Sermons35. Light and Life to All He BringsJoin our guest speaker Al Stewart for his sermon on Luke 2:1-202020-12-2122 minSunday Sermons34. Psalm 143by Simon Graham2020-12-1429 minSermon SeasoningsS3 E7: A Song of Wisdom (PSALMS)Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Psalm 119, including a word study on honey.
Everything's so Clear by David Mears2020-12-1043 min
Sunday Sermons33. A Song of WisdomListen to Mike as he explains Psalm 119:97-104. 2020-12-0733 minSermon SeasoningsS3 E6: A Song of Thanksgiving (PSALMS)Join Mandy, Dave and Seb as we reflect on Psalm 107 and give thanks to the Lord.
The book that Seb referenced was The Moon Is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson, published by New Growth Press.2020-12-0127 min
Sunday Sermons32.2 A Song of Thanksgiving - John KimPsalm 107 explained by John Kim.2020-11-3034 min
Sunday Sermons32.1 A Song of Thanksgiving - Seb LaneJoin Seb as he explains Psalm 107.2020-11-3028 minSermon SeasoningsS3 E5: A Song of Praise (PSALMS)Join Andrew and Mandy as they discuss Psalm 96. We talk about the context of the Psalm, demonstrate that Dave really is the Hebrew expert, and talk about God's desire to see the nations come to him.
Bailey also put together a playlist for us on Spotify, so we can Sing to the Lord, and fill our hearts with the things of God. You'll find it here. 2020-11-2628 min
Sunday Sermons31. A Song of PraiseSing to the Lord a new song... listen to Andrew's sermon on Psalm 962020-11-2330 minSermon SeasoningsS3 E4: A song of Perspective (PSALMS)Join Sarah, Mandy and Dave as we explore Psalm 73. Also included is a special interview with Dave and Jabbs, with a musical treat.2020-11-1749 min
Sunday Sermons30. God's People Are ThankfulListen to the sermon by Andrew on Luke 17:11-19.2020-11-1628 min
Sunday Sermons29. A Psalm of RepentencePsalm 51 by David Mears2020-11-1035 min
Sermon SeasoningsS3 E3: A Song of Conviction (PSALMS)Join Dave, Mandy and Andrew as we explore in more detail Psalm 36. We continue in wonder and contentment at who God is, tackle the translation question raised in verse 1, think more generally about Bible translations, then look at the poetry of the Psalm and some of the things that stood out to us. We then ask the Mission Director how we can better engage with our friends and family and help them to see their own evil, before enjoying a beautiful Third Day song based on Psalm 36 performed live by Bailey and Melody.
'Your Lov...2020-11-0242 min
Sunday Sermons28. A Psalm of ConvictionJoin Andrew as he explores Psalm 36 with us. 2020-11-0232 minSermon SeasoningsS3 E2: A Psalm of Contentment (PSALMS)Join Dave, Mandy and Mike as we explore Psalm 23. We continue to wonder at God and his creation, chat with Mike about his interpretation of the Psalm and the sheep metaphor, and explore the image of shepherds and the way that it is used extensively throughout the Old Testament and into the New Testament too.2020-10-2736 min
Sunday Sermons27. A Psalm of ContentmentA sermon on how God cares for us like a shepherd cares for his sheep, join Mike Allen as he explains Psalm 23. 2020-10-2632 min
Sermon SeasoningsS3 E1: A Psalm of Wonder (PSALMS)Welcome to Season 3 of Sermon Seasonings, where we begin our deep dive into our Psalms Series: Songs of the Soul. Today Dave and Mandy talk about what are the Psalms and how do we understand and appreciate their poetry, before looking closely at some of the poetic techniques as they are used in Psalm 8. Join us as we wonder at all that God is and has done.2020-10-1936 minSunday Sermons26. Psalms Intro NightAn introduction to the Psalms series with Dr Andrew Shead2020-10-191h 14
Sunday Sermons25. A Song of WonderListen to the sermon on Psalm 82020-10-1933 min
Sunday Sermons24. Jesus UnderstandsJesus understands Isolation, loneliness and despair- listen to Andrew's sermon on the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. 2020-10-1330 min
Sunday Sermons23. The Pinnacle of WorshipListen to this sermon to understand what is the Pinnacle of Worship2020-10-0635 min
Sunday Sermons22. The Heart of Worship: JesusJoin Dave in his sermon on Spiritual worship through Jesus.2020-09-2835 min
Sunday Sermons21. Expressing Allegiance to GodJoin Dave in the new sermon series- The Pinnacle of Worship 2020-09-2134 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E8: The Journey Home (1 PETER)Join Mandy, Seb and Simon as we discuss 1 Peter 5 and conclude our journey through 1 Peter. In this episode we discuss leadership and the rector drought, the mighty hand of God and present suffering, the role of glory and the crown that motivates our service, before sharing some personal reflections upon what God has been teaching us through 1 Peter.2020-09-1627 min
Sunday Sermons20.2 The Journey HomeJoin Simon Graham as he explains 1 Peter 5 at EC.2020-09-1428 min
Sunday Sermons20.1 The Journey Home1 Peter 5 explained by Seb Lane at the morning service.2020-09-1423 min
Sunday Sermons19. A Name Worth Bearing1 Peter 4:11-192020-09-0733 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E7: Suffering for Christ (1 PETER)Dave and Mandy welcome Mike Gore from Open Doors to consider what it looks like to suffer for the sake of the gospel.
To find out more about Open Doors head to www.opendoors.org.au2020-09-0723 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E6: Live Now for God (1 PETER)This week we examine 1 Peter 4:1-11 and think through how to live now for God. Listen in as Dave answers some questions from Sunday, we explore the concept of hospitality and look at the preposition "through'. Hang on until the end for a special musical treat!2020-09-0141 min
Sunday Sermons18. Live Now for God1 Peter 4:1-112020-08-3134 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E5: Life of Grace (1 PETER)Dave and Mandy chat through 1 Peter 3:8-21 and think about living a life of grace. We look at Psalm 34 and it's background, and tackle the tricky section regarding the spirits in prison.2020-08-2537 min
Sunday Sermons17. The Life of Grace1 Peter 3:8-182020-08-2436 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E4: Submission is awesome (1 PETER)1 Peter 2:13-3:7 raises the whole idea of submission. What is it and how do we do it? Join Dave and Mandy as we take a deep dive into the murky waters, and see just how good God is, and the way that living out a life of submission brings honour and glory to God.2020-08-1841 min
Sunday Sermons16. The Life that Speaks VolumeListen to Dave's sermon on 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 2020-08-1738 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E3: Whose Choice? (1 PETER) *Special Edition*Dave is back for a special extended edition of Sermon Seasonings, taking a deep dive into the topic of predestination. We look at 1 Peter 2:4-10 and examine what God's word has to say about his sovereignty and human responsibility, and in the end the comfort that the scripture provides for those who trust in him.2020-08-1039 min
Sunday Sermons15. Chosen and Precious1 Peter 2:4-10 2020-08-1040 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E2: You are different, so be different (1 PETER)In today's episode Simeon and Henry join Mandy to talk about 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 as we reflect on holiness, the fear of God, what it means to be born again, and some personal reflections from the guys on how they were challenged to apply God's word.2020-08-0418 min
Sunday Sermons14.2 Why Live Differently?1 Peter 1:13-2:32020-08-0329 min
Sunday Sermons14.1 Why Live Differently - Simeon CumberlandListen to Simeon speaking on 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 2020-08-0328 min
Sunday Sermons13. The Joy of Being ChristianIn Term 3, we start our new series on 1 Peter, join us for 1 Peter 1:1-122020-07-2837 minSermon SeasoningsS2 E1: Living Hope (1 PETER)Dave and Mandy are back for season 2 of Sermon Seasonings, where we get stuck into 1 Peter and notice the details in the text and what they mean for us. Today we look at the Old Testament and Jewish background, triumphalism and the tone of 1 Peter.2020-07-2629 minSunday Sermons12. The Good HopeJoin Andrew as he speaks on Luke 12:22-34 for a Good Hope we have in Jesus.2020-07-2129 min
Sunday Sermons11. The Good FruitJoin Andrew as he explains what it means to bear good fruit from the passage on Luke 6:43-45 2020-07-1329 minSermon SeasoningsSpecial Edition: Talking MissionOur special edition of Sermon Seasonings includes an interview between Andrew Levy and Ed Yorsten talking mission.2020-07-0614 min
Sunday Sermons10. The Good SalvationJoin Andrew Levy as he explains the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-372020-07-0629 min
Sunday Sermons9. What Do You Want from God?Join Ray Galea as he explains the story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18:9-142020-06-2922 min
Sunday Sermons8. The Crown PassesJoin us on last sermon on the 1 Samuel series where we looked at David's mourning of Saul's death. 2020-06-2532 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E8: A new song (1 SAMUEL)Join Dave and Mandy for the final episode of Season 1 of Sermon Seasonings as we look at the final chapter of 1 Samuel and the death of Saul. We talk about the Amalekites, the structure of 1 Samuel, and the way that David and Saul point forward to the leader we really need, Jesus.2020-06-2228 minSermon SeasoningsS1 E7: The Generous King (1 SAMUEL)In this week's sermon seasonings, David Mears and Henry Pascoe explore 1 Samuel 29 and 30, and the issues of friendship, sin, and generosity.2020-06-1625 min
Sunday Sermons7. The Generous KingThis episode looks at David's victory over the Amalekites and the generosity of David to his men, whom he called friends.2020-06-1531 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E6: The allure of Tragedy (1 SAMUEL)Join David Mears and Mandy Curley as they discuss Chapters 27-28 of 1 Samuel. We cover the details of Ch 27 and David the shrewd, talking with a dead person and what happens after you die, how God speaks and how God works his plans through other's evil.2020-06-0930 min
Sunday Sermons6. The Allure of Tragedy1 Samuel 28 2020-06-0935 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E5: The fool and the Messiah (1 SAMUEL)Join David Mears and Mandy Curley as they explore 1 Samuel 25-26 and notice some interesting textual parallels and the significance of Abigail and Nabal. Dave explores the whole idea of polygamy, and we finish with a fun look at the significance of names.2020-06-0135 min
Sunday Sermons5. The Fool and the Messiah1 Samuel 25-262020-06-0135 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E4: In the Lord's Hands (1 SAMUEL)Join David Mears and Mandy Curley as we examine 1 Samuel 23-24 and notice the parallels and details in the text.2020-05-2525 minSunday Sermons4. In the Lord's Hands1 Samuel 23-24 2020-05-2535 min
Sunday Sermons3. The Outlaw Messiah1 Samuel 20-22
17th May 2020
Christ Church Gladesville2020-05-2136 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E3: 1 Samuel 20-22 (1 SAMUEL)Dave is back to take us through 1 Samuel 20-22, and we think about how to be better readers of the Bible as we notice details and connections that give us insight into God's word and how he is at work in the world.2020-05-1828 minSunday Sermons2.2 King Maker or King Breaker - Simon GrahamSunday 10th May, Evening Church
1 Samuel 18-19
Simon Graham2020-05-1425 minSunday Sermons2.1 King Maker or King Breaker - Seb LaneSunday 10th May, 9:30am Live Stream.
Sermon on 1 Samuel 18-19 by Seb Lane2020-05-1426 minSunday Sermons1. The Mighty Victory - David Mears3 May 2010, Christ Church Gladesville Live Stream 9:30am and 6pm
1 Samuel 17
David Mears
2020-05-1435 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E2: 1 Samuel 18-19 (1 SAMUEL)Sermon Seasonings continues with special guests Seb Lane and Simon Graham, who preached at our morning and evening gatherings on Sunday. This week its a three way conversation as we hear how Seb and Simon were impacted by God's word, and a few things they would have loved to have shared on Sunday in the sermon. We also tackle one of the questions from the floor as we think through how to correctly handle the word of God.2020-05-1126 min
Sermon SeasoningsS1 E1: 1 Samuel 17 (1 SAMUEL)Welcome to our first Episode of Sermon Seasonings, Christ Church Gladesville's new podcast.
This week Dave Mears and Mandy Curley discuss 1 Samuel 17 and some of the extra material we didn't get to cover on Sunday2020-05-0522 minChrist Church GladsevilleFruitful in Christ2019-08-1200 minChrist Church GladsevillePeace In Christ2019-08-0500 minChrist Church GladsevillePeace In Christ2019-08-0500 minChrist Church GladsevillePeace in Christ2019-08-0500 minChrist Church GladsevilleThe Love of Christ2019-08-0100 min