Message Library

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At Blackwood we want to make available previous messages of the gospel and their application to our lives.

Series Titles

Click on the links in the list below to go directly to the series of interest.

Individial Morning Sermons:

  • Date: 30/05/2010
    Title: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 04/10/2009
    Title: "Planning for the Next Global Financial Crisis"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 11/10/2009
    Title: "Investing in What Really Counts"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 18/10/2009
    Title: "The Ladder of Opportunity"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 25/10/2009
    Title: "Celebrating 70 Years"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 20/12/2009
    Preacher: Mike Rayson (Music & Storytelling)
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 18/04/2010
    Title: "Keeping it Simple"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 20/06/2010
    Title: "Getting Rid of the Rats and Mice"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

Individial Evening Sermons:

  • Date: 26/07/2009
    Title: "Imagine"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Matt 9:20-22
    [audio mp3]

  • Date: 02/08/2009
    Title: "Urban Neighbours of Hope"
    Preacher: Jim Reiner
    Reference: The Healing of Bartimaus
    [audio mp3]

  • Date: 11/10/2009
    Title: "Astonished"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 18/10/2009
    Title: "Why Giving Today Matters for Tomorrow"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 25/10/2009
    Title: "Celebrating 400 Years"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 17/01/2010
    Title: "God's Heart for the Nations" (Cambodia Commissioning Service)
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Psalm 67
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 07/02/2010
    Title: "The Challenge to be Relevant"
    Preacher: Sam Thomson
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 14/02/2010
    Title: "Cambodia Team"
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 21/02/2010
    Title: "Introducing God"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  • Date: 28/02/2010
    Title: "Choose Mouse"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

  • Date: 04/04/2010
    Title: "Second-hand Toothbrushes"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

  • Date: 04/07/2010
    Title: Special Service: "Party With a Purpose" Launch
    Preacher: Tim Costello
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: Fight the Good Fight

  1. Date: 18/07/2010
    Title: "The Transforming Power of the Gospel"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: 1 Tim 1
    [audio mp3]

  2. Date: 25/07/2010
    Title: "Balancing Personal Faith and Public Witness"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: 1 Tim 2
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 01/08/2010
    Title: "Servant Leadership in the 21st Century"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: 1 Tim 3
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 08/08/2010
    Title: "Living a Life that Makes a Difference"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 Tim 4
    [audio mp3]

  5. Date: 15/08/2010
    Title: "Putting People First"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 Tim 5
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  6. Date: 22/08/2010
    Title: "Getting Money in Perspective"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 Tim 6
    [audio mp3]

Evening Series: What Did Jesus Do?

  1. Date: 06/06/2010
    Title: "Designated the Disciples"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Mark 3:13-19
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 13/06/2010
    Title: "Fed the Five Thousand"
    Preacher: Steve Woolgar
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 20/06/2010
    Title: "Walked On Water"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 27/06/2010
    Title: "Healed the Hearing-less"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    Reference: Mark 7:31-37
    [audio mp3]

  5. Date: 11/07/2010
    Title: "Called The Children"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    Reference: Mark 10:13-16/Mark 9:36-37
    [audio mp3]

  6. Date: 18/07/2010
    Title: "Overturned the Overchargers"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Mark 11:15-18
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: Extreme Makeovers

  1. Date: 06/06/2010
    Title: "Big Ears"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: James 1:19-25
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 13/06/2010
    Title: "Dirty Hands"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: James 2:14-26
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 27/06/2010
    Title: "Pierced Tongue"
    Preacher: Matt Anderson
    Reference: James 3:1-12
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 04/07/2010
    Title: "Hunched Back"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: James 4:1-10
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 11/07/2010
    Title: "Callused Knees"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: James 5:13-18
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: Becoming a Global Christian

  1. Date: 02/05/2010
    Title: "Having a Global AWARENESS"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: John 4:34-38
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 09/05/2010
    Title: "Having a Global HEART"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Prov 29:7, 31:8 & 9
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 16/05/2010
    Title: "Having a Global GOAL"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Matt 24:14
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 23/05/2010
    Title: "Having a Global VISION"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Revelation 5:1-14
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 30/05/2010
    Title: "Having a Global IMPACT"
    Preacher: Mike Mills
    Reference: Isaiah 6:1-8
    [audio mp3]

Evening Series: Calling Charlie

  1. Date: 02/05/2010
    Title: "Calling"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    [audio mp3]

  2. Date: 09/05/2010
    Title: "Justice"
    Preacher: Sam Thomson
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 16/05/2010
    Title: "Mission"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 23/05/2010
    Title: "Culture"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3]

Evening Series: Faith on Trial

  1. Date: 11/04/2010
    Title: "Problems of a Puzzled Prophet"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Hab 1:2
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 18/04/2010
    Title: "Living by Faith"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Hab 2:4
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 25/04/2010
    Title: "Rejoicing in Difficult Times"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Hab 3:17, 18
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: The Journey to the Cross

  1. Date: 07/03/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Healer"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Luke 8:26-56
    [audio mp3]

  2. Date: 14/03/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Messiah"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Luke 9:18-36
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 21/03/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Commissioner"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Luke 10:1-24
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 28/03/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Teacher"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Luke 20:1-40
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 02/04/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Saviour"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Luke 23:26-38
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  6. Date: 04/04/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Risen Lord"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Luke 1-12; 36-44
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  7. Date: 11/04/2010
    Title: "Jesus the Eternal Presence"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Luke 24:13-35
    [audio mp3]

Evening Series: The Ugly Truth

  1. Date: 07/03/2010
    Title: "Sex and the City - Sex/Purity"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    Reference: Phil 4:8
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 14/03/2010
    Title: "He's Just Not That Into You - Singleness"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 Cor 7:1
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 21/03/2010
    Title: "Definitely, Maybe - Choosing a Partner"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Ex 34:15-16
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 28/03/2010
    Title: "The Proposal - Marriage"
    Preacher: Sam Thomson
    Reference: Hebrews 13:4
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: Turning Churches into Communities

  1. Date: 07/02/2010
    Title: "The Church is a Mission Post"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 14/02/2010
    Title: "The Church as a Family"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 21/02/2010
    Title: "The Church as a Team"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 28/02/2010
    Title: "The Church as a Place to Refuel"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Evening Series: Refuel

  1. Date: 10/01/2010
    Title: "A Soft Heart in Hard Times"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Psalm 95
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 24/01/2010
    Title: "Seek His Face"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    Reference: Psalm 27
    [audio mp3]

  3. Date: 31/01/2010
    Title: "Praise Under Pressure"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Psalm 57
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Evening Series: Christmas is for Everyone

  1. Date: 06/12/2009
    Title: "Left for Dead - Lessons on Compassion"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 13/12/2009
    Title: "The Parable of the Rich Fool"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 20/12/2009
    Title: "Much more than Locusts and Wild Honey"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 27/12/2009
    Title: "The Parable of the Persistent Widow"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Morning Series: The God who Comes to our Rescue

  1. Date: 03/01/2010
    Title: "The God who Hears our Cry"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Exodus 1:1-2:25
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 10/01/2010
    Title: "The God who Introduces Himself"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Exodus 3:1-22
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 17/01/2010
    Title: "The God who Reassures"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Exodus 5:1-6:13
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 24/01/2010
    Title: "The God who Saves His People"
    Preacher: Mike Mills
    Reference: Exodus 12:1-27
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 31/01/2010
    Title: "The God who Leads His People"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: Exodus 13:17-4:31
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: Gaining Perspective this Christmas

  1. Date: 29/11/2009
    Title: "Listen Carefully"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 06/12/2009
    Title: "Consume Ethically"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 13/12/2009
    Title: "Speak Courageously"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 25/12/2009
    Title: "Give Generously"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 27/12/2009
    Title: "Pray Faithfully"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Evening Series: Reformation History in Plain Language

  1. Date: 01/11/2009
    Title: "Preparing the Path Precursers to the Reformation (1300-1500)"
    Preacher: Adam Wood & Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

  2. Date: 08/11/2009
    Title: "Transforming the Traditions: Continental Reformation (1500-1550)" and "Ulrich Zwingli: Making the Bible our Ultimate Guide in All Things"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins & Katrina Beck
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 15/11/2009
    Title: "Calling the Church: the Radical Reformation (1525-1575)" and "Menno Simons : Living the Sermon on the Mount"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin & Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 22/11/2009
    Title: "Resisting the Royals: Reformation in Britain (1530-1580)" and "John Knox: Praying for Revival"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins and Adam Wood
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 29/11/2009
    Title: "Spreading the Seeds: Post Reformation (1575-1625)" (not recorded) and "John Smyth: Planting a new Church"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins and Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3]

Morning Series: What is Love, Anyway?

  1. Date: 01/11/2009
    Title: "Love = Obedience"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 John 2:3-11
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 08/11/2009
    Title: "Love = Godliness"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: 1 John 3:1-10
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 15/11/2009
    Title: "Love = Action"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: 1 John 3:11-20
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 22/11/2009
    Title: "Love = Knowing God"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: 1 John 4:7-21
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Evening Series: "Ancient Role Models for Today's World"

  1. Date: 09/08/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like David the Optimist"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 16/08/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Joshua the Decisive"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 23/08/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Esther the Courageous"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3]

  4. Date: 30/08/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Jeremiah the Authentic"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 06/09/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Solomon the Wise"
    Preacher: Adam Wood
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  6. Date: 13/09/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Nehemiah the Celebrator"
    Preacher: Sam Thomson
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  7. Date: 20/09/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Jonathon the Loyal"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  8. Date: 27/09/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like the Widow of Zarephath the Generous"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: 1 Kings 17:7-24
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  9. Date: 04/10/2009
    Title: "Lord, make me like Ruth the Refuge-Seeker"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Ruth 1-4
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Morning Series: "Believing God in an Alien World"

  1. Date: 06/09/2009
    Title: "Abraham: Father of the Faith"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Genesis 12-17
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 13/09/2009
    Title: "Isaac: Son of Sacrifice"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Genesis 22-26
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 20/09/2009
    Title: "Jacob: Brother of Betrayal"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Genesis 27-33
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 27/09/2009
    Title: "Joseph: Person of Providence"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Morning Series: "What the world needs now"

  1. Date: 09/08/2009
    Title: "The world needs a Saviour"
    Preacher: Mike Mills
    Reference: Romans 3:23-26
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 16/08/2009
    Title: "The World Needs Compassion"
    Preacher: Matt Anderson
    Reference: 2 Corinthians 6-13
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 23/08/2009
    Title: "Needs A Fresh Perspective"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Acts 2.20-40
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 30/08/2009
    Title: "The World needs Harmony & Healing"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    Reference: [audio mp3]

Morning Series: "Church of the 21st Century"

  1. Date: 21/06/2009
    Title: "The Church that lost it's love"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  2. Date: 28/06/2009
    Title: "The Church under pressure"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  3. Date: 05/07/2009
    Title: "The Church in compromise"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  4. Date: 12/07/2009
    Title: "The Church married to the world"
    Preacher: Ray Frost
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  5. Date: 19/07/2009
    Title: "The Church of the zombies"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  6. Date: 26/07/2009
    Title: "The Church of the open door"
    Preacher: Brandon Chaplin
    Reference: Rev 3:7-13
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

  7. Date: 02/08/2009
    Title: "The Church in cruise control"
    Preacher: Melinda Cousins
    Reference: Rev 3:14-22
    [audio mp3] [sermon notes]

Dumb things that smart people believe

Brandon Chaplin, Senior Pastor gave the first message in the new series "Dumb things that smart people believe", titled, "God can never forgive me", based on 1John 1:9. Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Ray Frost preached the second message based on Matthew 5:45. Click to download the message.

Melinda Cousins preach the next message in the series "Dumb things that smart people believe", titled, "All 'good' people go to Heaven", based on Ephesians 2: 8-9. Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Sam Thomson preached the third message in the series "Dumb things that smart people believe", titled, "All religions lead to God", based on John 14:6. Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Adam Wood preached the fourth message in this series, titled "My Example is enough for my friend to become a Christian", based on 1 Peter 3:15 and Romans 10:17. Click to download the message.

What happens when God steps in?

Brandon Chaplin gave the first message in the new series titled "What happens when God steps in? Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Elder, Ray Frost presented the second message in the series, "Seeing beyond - A healing message" based on Luke 13:10-13. Click to download the message.

Developing a Faith that Works

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor gave the first message in the new series "Developing a Faith that Works". It was, "The Danger of Spiritual Pride". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin, Senior Pastor gave the second message in the series "Developing a Faith that Works". It was, "Parable of the Rich Fool: When bigger is not better and when more is not best". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Adam Wood presented the third message in the series "Developing a Faith that Works". It was, "What kind of dirt are you?" Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Ray Frost, Elder, presented the fourth message in this series, titled "Loving the good, the bad and the ugly", based on Luke 10:37, The parable of the Good Samaritan. Click to download the message.

Melinda Cousins gave the fifth message, "The Parables of the Lost". Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin gave the next message, "The Eternal Danger of Apathy: the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31". Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Adam Wood presented the next message in this series, "Rocking up to the Party of God: The Parable of the Great Supper" Luke 14:17". Click to download the message.

Brandon presented the next message, "Deciding what's important". Click to download the message and the sermon outline.

Following Jesus in a Global Village

Brandon Chaplin gave the first message in the new series titled "Following Jesus in a Global Village". Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins gave the second message, "The power in their hands - presenting Jesus in a pluralistic society". Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Brandon also presented information on Second Wind.

Brandon Chaplin gave the third message, "Fight? Flight? Or Something Better?". Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor gave the fourth message in the series, "Following Jesus in a Global Village". Click to download the message entitled "Speaking my Language", and sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin presented the final message in the series, "Following Jesus in a Global Village": "To sacrifice or not to sacrifice - reflecting theologically on the vexing question. Click to download the message entitled "Speaking my Language", and sermon notes.

Psalms

Ray Frost gave the first message in the new series titled "I nearly died - and other Troublesome Tales", based on Psalm 107 Click to download the message.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor gave the second message in the new series on Psalms, titled "The Alphabet Love Song", based on Psalm 119. Click to download the message and sermon notes.

Expecting Jesus to...

Ray Frost gave the first message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to call us", based on John 1 v35-51 Click to download the message.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor gave the second message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to teach us". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor also gave the third message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to heal us". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin, Senior Pastor presented the fourth message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to provide for us". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Youth Pastor, Sam Thomson presented the fifth message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to provide use us". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Elder, Ray Frost presented the sixth message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to care for us". Click to download the message.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor presented the seventh message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to forgive us". Click to download the message and the notes".

Brandon Chaplin presented the eighth message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to resource us". Click to download the message and the notes".

Brandon Chaplin also presented the ninth message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." on Good Friday Morning. It was, "Expecting Jesus to love us". Click to download the message and the notes".

Melinda presented the next message in the series "Expecting Jesus to..." It was, "Expecting Jesus to inspire us" based on John 20:19-31. Click to download the message and the notes".

The Promised Messiah

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor gave the first message in the new series "Jesus the Promised Messiah". It was, "The Chosen Servant". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Ray Frost, Elder, gave the second message in this series "Jesus the Promised Messiah". It was, "The Missionary Servant". Click to download the message.

The third message in this series "Jesus the Promised Messiah" was given by Melinda Cousins. It was, "The Obedient Servant: Isaiah 50:4-9". Click to download the message and the notes .

The fourth message in this series "Jesus the Promised Messiah" was given by Elder Ray Frost. It was, "The Suffering Servant: Isaiah 52:13-53:12". Click to download the message and the notes .

Ian Dicks presents

Ian Dicks preached the sermon in the morning service and was interviewed by Brandon in the evening service. Click to download the message or the interview.

Moonta Church Camp Session Presentations

On the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend 250 members attended a Church Camp at Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula. The theme of the weekend was "Incarnational Living" and was presented by Mike Mills of the Baptist Union of South Australia. Click on the links below to hear each message and view the notes.

Guest Preacher

Matt Anderson (Church Relationship Manager for SA/NT for World Vision) preached at the Morning Service on 8th March during the absence of 25O members who were attending the Church Camp. Click to download the message.

Living a Life of Joy

Adam Wood presented the first message, "The Life Worth Living". Click to download the message

Brandon Chaplin presented the second message, "The Life Worth Living", titled, "Descending in Greatness". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin presented the third message, "The Life Worth Living", titled, "The Divine Conquest". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins presented the fourth message in this series, titled, "The Four Keys to Peace". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins also presented the fifth message in this series, titled, "The Provision of Provision". Click to download the message and the sermon notes.

Testimony

Adam Wood interviewed Natasha Crammond on her experiences on board the ship, "Doulos". Click to download the interview

Captured, but not Conquered

Brandon Chaplin present the first message in the new series "Captured but not Conquered". Click to download the message, "Standing firm in your faith.

Brandon Chaplin also presented the second message in the series "Captured but not Conquered". Click to download the message, "The image of Gold and the Fiery Furnace and accompanying sermon notes.

Melinda Cousins presented the third message in the series "Captured but not Conquered". Click to download the message, "The Writing on the Wall" and accompanying sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin presented the fourth message in the series "Captured but not Conquered". Click to download the message, "Daniel in the Lions Den" and accompanying sermon notes.

Overcoming the post-Christmas blues

Brandon Chaplin present the message on "Overcoming the post-Christmas Blues". Click to download the message and the message outline.

What would Santa say?

Brandon Chaplin present the message on "What would Santa say?". Click to download the message and the message outline.

The first Carols of Christmas

The first message in the new series, "The Carols of Christmas" was The Song of Mary, presented by Brandon Chaplin. Click to download the sermon notes.

The second message in the new series, "The Carols of Christmas" was The Song of Zechariah, presented by Brandon Chaplin. Click to download the sermon notes.

The third message in the new series, "The Carols of Christmas" was The Song of the Angels, presented by Brandon Chaplin. Click to download the sermon notes.

The fourth message in the new series, "The Carols of Christmas" was The Song of Simeon, presented by Melinda Cousins. Click to download the sermon notes.

Special Family Service

Ray Frost present the message on "Shopping for Jesus". Click to download the message.

What's so unique about being a Baptist?

Melinda gave the first message in the new series, "What's so unique about being a Baptist?, entitled Authority who has the Truth. Click to download the sermon notes.

Ray Frost gave the second message in the series, "What's so unique about being a Baptist?, entitled Who wears the dog collar. Click to download the sermon notes.

Brandon Chaplin gave the third message in the series, "What's so unique about being a Baptist?, entitled Who wears the pants?. Click to download the sermon notes.

The final message in ths series was given by Melinda Cousins speaking on What's public and what's private. Click to download the sermon notes.

Church History in Plain Language

The first message in the new series, "Church History in Plain Language", was Gossiping the Gospel. Melinda Cousins and Adam Wood jointly presented this message. Click to download the sermon notes.

The second message in the series, "Church History in Plain Language", was Crafting the Church. Melinda Cousins and Katrina Beck presented this message. Click to download the sermon notes.

The series continued with Brandon and Adam Wood speaking on Defying the Darkness: the Middle Ages. Click to download the sermon notes.

The fourth message in this series was given by Melinda Cousins and Brandon Chaplin speaking on the Reformation. Click to download the sermon notes.

The final message in this popular series was given by Sam Thomson and Melinda Cousins speaking on the last 400 years focusing on William Carey. Click to download the sermon notes.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

The first message in this series of sermon presented in the morning service, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" was given by Elder, Ray Frost and is entitled "The Parable of the Rich Fool". Click to download the message.

The second message in this series of sermon presented in the morning service, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" was given by Melinda Cousins and is entitled "Finding Real Treasure". Click to download the message and the notes.

The third message in this series of sermon, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" was also presented by Melinda Cousins and is entitled "The Rich Young Ruler". Click to download the message and the notes.

Thanksgiving Old Testament Style

The first message in this series of sermons presented in the evening service, "Thanksgiving Old Testament Style" was given by Associate Pastor, Melinda Cousins is called "You've got to be Joking!" Click to download the message and the PDF.

The second message in this series of sermons presented in the evening service, "Thanksgiving Old Testament Style" was given by Associate Pastor, Melinda Cousins on "Do the Poor Deserve My Help?". Click to download the message.

Sam Thomson, presented the third message in this series of sermons in the evening service, "Thanksgiving Old Testament Style" and is titled "Freewill Offering". Click to download the message and the notes.

Melinda Cousins presented the fourth message in this series of sermons in the evening service, "Thanksgiving Old Testament Style" and is titled "Fun, Fun, Fun! You;re invited to God's Party". Click to download the message and the notes.

Jesus' Other Sermon

The first message in this series, "Jesus' Other Sermon" was given by senior pastor, Brandon Chaplin and is entitled "The Unhappy Beatitudes". Click to download the message and the PDF.

The second message in this series, "Jesus' Other Sermon" was given by senior pastor, Brandon Chaplin and is entitled "An Unnatural Kind of Love". Click to download the message and the PDF.

The third message in this series, "Jesus' Other Sermon" was given by Associate Pastor, Melinda Cousins and is entitled "Unfair Umpiring". Click to download the message and the PDF.

Message 4 in this series, "Jesus' Other Sermon" was given by Senior Pastor, Brandon Chaplin and was on the lifestyles of the ungodly and the unwise. Click to download the message and the PDF.

More than Gold

The first message in the series "More than Gold" was given by Melinda Cousins and is entitled "Making the Team". Click to download the message and the PDF.

The second message in th "More than Gold" series entitled Running to Win was given by senior pastor Brandon Chaplin. Click to download the message and the PDF.

The 3rd and final message in the "More than Gold" series was given by Ray Frost and was called "The Closing Ceremony". Click to download the message.

Zambia Report

On Sunday 3rd August, the team which had been to Zambia reported on their experiences. You can hear from the team by downloading Message and see some of their photographs by downloading the PDF.On Sunday 3rd August, the team which had been to Zambia reported on their experiences. You can hear from the team by downloading the message and seeing some of their photographs by downloading the PDF.

Living with People

The first message in this new series titled "Living with People" was presented by Brandon and is titled "One Plus One Equals One". It's a practical and challenging message. Click on the links to download the message and notes.

The second message in this series was presented by Elder, Ray Frost and is titled "How to Live in Harmony". Click on the link to download the message.

Senior Pastor, Brandon Chaplin presented the third message in this series, titled "Communicating in Each Others Language". Click on the link to download the message and the notes.

On the occasion of the opening of our new children's facility - The Loft - Brandon gave a message on Building lives for the future.This is No 4 in the series "Living with People". Click on the link to download the message and the notes.

Where is God when it hurts

This set of five messages looks at the various aspects of suffering in our lives. The series titled "Where is God when it hurts." contains five messages.

Brandon presented the first message, "Where is God when it hurts". Click on the links to download the message and notes.

The second message in the series, by Melinda Cousins was titled "Is Pain a Message from God. Click on the links to download the message and the sermon notes

Ray Frost, Elder, presented the second message at the Healing Service. The message was based on the scripture, "the prayer offered in faith will make a sick person well". Click on the link to download this message

Melinda Cousins gave the third message in the series, titled, "Where is God when it hurts". Click on the link to download the message and pdf.

Brandon gave the final message in the series "Where is God when it Hurts?". The subjest was "How do we cope with pain?". Click on the links to download the message and the notes.

You can make a Difference

In this new series we will be exploring how you can make a difference. The first message, by Brandon Chaplin is "Make a Difference: The Power and the Passion. Download the message and notes.

Melinda Cousins, Associate Pastor, presented the second message in the series "You can make a difference - the Attraction of Authenticity". It was a very practical and challenging message with 10 suggestions how we can demonstrate to the people around us that God makes a difference in our lives. Download the message and notes.

The third message in the series "You Can Make a Difference" was given by Melinda Cousins. It is titled, "Understanding the Heart of the Gospel". Click the links to download the sermon and the notes.

The fourth message in the series You can Make a Difference" was presented by Brandon Chaplin, Senior Pastor and focussed on the three types of people illustrating the minds of unchurched people who live and work around us. Click on the links to download the sermon and the notes.

Wisdom from the Ages

This week saw the commencement of a new series of messages, under the title "Wisdom from the Ages". The first one was given by Brandon and was called Job - Blessed Be Your Name. Each message will be based on an Old Testament book but will also be linked to one of the songs used regularly in our worship.

For the first message in this series, click on the links to download the Sermon Outline and hear Brandon's message.

The Second message in the series Wisdom from the Ages was given by our Associate Pastor, Melinda Cousins. Six lessons for life to be learned on the journey. It is highly recommended that the PDF outline be opened to watch as you listen to the message.

"The 3rd message in the current series "Wisdom from the Ages" was given by Ray Frost. It was based on the Song of Solomon and featured the well-loved song 'The Power of Your Love'.

"Melinda Cousins gave the fourth message in the "Wisdom from the Ages" series. In a two-part message she gave an explanation of the word 'Lament' as it occurs in the Bible, then went to the book of Lamentations for a message on the faithfulness of God. Listen to the message and follow it using the pdf.

Easter Message

Brandon began his Easter Sunday message with a quiz on important dates in history, coming finally to the most important date in history - the day Jesus rose from the dead. View the sermon outline and/or listen to this message

Preparation for the Kingdom

The First in the series was given by Associate Pastor, Melinda Cousins and was titled "Preparation for the Kingdom", an explanation regarding how John the Baptist was a herald of the Kingdom. Melinda used road signs to illustrate the Purpose, the Message, and the Life of the Herald and our response to the Herald. You can download a sermon outline and the sermon.

In the second of the series of messages 'Announcing God's Kingdom', senior pastor, Brandon contrasts the symbols of earthly kingdoms with those which the Bible gives as symbols of Jesus which are simple, powerful and relevant to our lives today. Download a sermon outline and click here for this sermon.

Brandon Chaplin, senior pastor, gave the third message, the Keys of the Kingdom in the series on "Anouncing God's Kingdom". He likened the question which Jesus put to his disciples "What do people say about me" to the many opinion polls of our day. What is really important is not what people say, but what God says. Download the message and the sermon outline.

The fourth message was given by one of the church Elders, Ray Frost, a practicing lawyer. It was based on the parable of Jesus "The Workers in the Vineyard." in Matthew 20. We sometimes complain about what we perceive to be God's treatment of us, but Ray reminded us of God's amazing grace towards us and challenged us to be like the foreman who gave out the wages to the workers. Download the message.

In the 5th message, Melinda set the scene for Palm Sunday by showing some pictures she took on her visit to Israel. Viewing the Outline while listening to the sermon will give the opportunity to see these pictures. Use icon on PDF toolbar - "Rotate View Clockwise".

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