EV Church Sermons

God is with us in our suffering. Andrew Heard speaks on the suffering that is life changing and empowering, looking forward to our future glory with Jesus.

We can know the assurance of our status before God. Andrew Heard speaks on the blessing of being a child of God and what it means to be led by the Spirit.

In Christ Jesus we now have no condemnation! Phillip Jensen speaks from Romans 8 on the two ways to live in light of the cross.

"I don't do what I want. And what I hate, I do!" Paul's words resonate with our inner struggle. Jez Reynolds shows us how they drive us to the solution to despair, and the engine for change.

A mother's love can be amazing, yet God's love for us is even greater! Grahame Fuller speaks on the incredible, sacrificial love of God for us, demonstrated in his son Jesus.

God desires to change your life! Andrew Heard speaks on the transformation we find in Jesus - freed from slavery to sin to live a life pleasing to God.

The letter to the Romans assumes that we are not naturally right with God. Andrew Heard gets us back into Romans with the good news that we are saved from sin, and saved for a new life in Jesus.

What's the purpose of our life together? Matt Evans unpacks the purpose of God for his people, a purpose we each play a part in together.

We all have assumptions about work and purpose. Andrew Heard challenges us with the Bible, and God's view of work and how this should impact our approach to work.

Where is God in our world? Has he abandoned us? Jez Reynolds speaks on the joy of Easter - the declaration about who Jesus is, a dead man raised to life never to die again, Lord of heaven and earth.

Young people today have a dissatisfaction with what the world has to offer, a frustration to finding meaning and purpose in life. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jesus' surprising message of mercy and grace that bring true satisfaction.

We live in dangerous times, where ordinary life dulls us to what is most important. Andrew Heard speaks on Jesus' words, warning of complacency instead of being ready for the coming kingdom of God.

Jesus tells a parable to help us understand the terrible reality of hell. Grahame Fuller shares Jesus' words that bring us rescue from hell, trusting him with your life now and eternally.

The prodigal son may be the "greatest story ever told". It speaks to our own experiences of regret, broken relationships, hope and disappointment. In this sermon, Jez Reynolds unpacks the beautiful message Jesus reveals about God, a Father who welcomes the lost home and invites us to experience the joy of a restored relationship with him.

Jesus tells a parable of an invitation to the feast of heaven. Jez Reynolds shares that the kingdom of God is here, ready now, and the invitation requires a response today.

As Jesus teaches the crowd in Luke, he corrects one of the biggest dangers of our culture. Andrew Heard speaks on how we should view this life and eternity in light of Jesus' teaching.

Jesus taught his followers to pray. Grahame Fuller reminds us that prayer is central to our trust in God and we are encouraged to rely on him by asking.

Andrew Heard begins our second series in Luke's gospel, with the message that Jesus came to proclaim the good news about the Kingdom of God. And the challenge for us to be "all in" in following him.

It feels like the world is unravelling... war and conflict, political unrest, natural disaster, economic inequality, anxiety, abuse and personal trauma. Grahame Fuller shares who is powerful enough, good enough, and wise enough to make a difference - Jesus.

When you can't find meaning, what is the point of life at all? Andrew Heard speaks on the preciousness of life, that your life matters to God, and the choice we have in responding to him.

Andrew Heard speaks on what Jesus does and who he is, that can so immensely change us and reframe our relationships with each other and with him.

The worries, troubles, and burdens of life can sometimes overwhelm us. Jez Reynolds speaks from Jesus' words in the Bible that offer us something more, making a difference today and for eternity.

A right view of God is probably a lot bigger than your current view! Andrew Heard takes us through the book of Job, to see the bigger view of God and how this should shape our lives.

Not all religions are the same, and not all are about love. Andrew Heard shares from Romans our failure to understand that we are all deeply flawed, and all need saving from our sin.

Have you arrived at a place where you are right with God? Andrew Heard speaks on the wonderful grace that brings us ongoing peace with God.

"Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness." Jez Reynolds explains from Romans 4 that anyone can come to God through faith and inherit "the world" - everything!

Andrew Heard speaks on the hope we have in God of the universe, who in his love and mercy justifies us - the ungodly.

God offers us the most amazing gift! Jez Reynolds shares about the undeserved, free gift that God gives us - made righteous, to be with him for eternity.

We are all naive about our real standing before God - there is no one who does good, not even one... Grahame Fuller helpfully explains from the book of Romans how the taint of sin infiltrates our whole lives, but also points to the hope of Jesus.

We desire justice, yet do not fear the coming judgement of God. Jez Reynolds speaks on the true sinful state of humanity and yet God's kindness, forbearance, and patience leading us into repentance.

Of all the problems we face as humans, is there one that overarches all the rest? Andrew Heard unpacks the Bible's answer from Romans 1

Grahame Fuller speaks on Paul's unashamed declaration of the gospel message - it's the power of God to bring salvation for all! And that we too are encouraged and spurred on to do the same.

Andrew Heard opens up the introduction of the greatest letter ever written to show how all of life centres on Jesus.

God's love for us is bigger than we imagine! Roger Burgess speaks from Isaiah 54 on the Bible's big plan of God's deep love, and how we can participate in this together as his church.

Communion, or The Lord's Supper, has long been a point of discussion across churches. This week, Andrew Heard helps us think clearly about what it truly means, why it matters, and how it shapes our life together as followers of Jesus.

God directs all things toward his plan - so why pray? From Hezekiah's story, Jez Reynolds shows how prayer expresses our dependence on the Lord and is used by him to accomplish his great purposes.

The Bible holds out comfort and hope for all who live under the shadow of death. Jez Reynolds shows how even in the darkest days of Israel's history, God determined to breathe life into his people-and how he offers that same life for us today in Jesus.

What sort of person does God accept as his friend? Grahame Fuller speaks from 2 Kings 5 where we see who is far from God and who is near.

It's a very human experience to live with doubts about the reality of God. Andrew Heard speaks on the nation of Israel in 2 Kings, who like many in our culture, were happy to live with "no God". Yet the God of life and death is patient and bears with them, and us, showing himself to us in Jesus.

Like Ahab in 1 Kings, we'd rather live with lies, than hear the hard truth about ourselves. Andrew Heard challenges us to confront the reality of our human nature, and trust in God's mercy, seeking a new life in him.

Elijah, the faithful prophet of 1 Kings, showed great zeal for the Lord. Grahame Fuller helps us understand when religious zeal is good, when it is bad, and what this looks like for us today.

1 Kings 11 and 12 sees the next generation of kings divide the nation and lead the people away from God. Andrew Heard speaks on the lessons of the Old Testament kings and the hope of the future true King, Jesus.

The Bible has lots to say about a life lived well. Jez Reynolds speaks from 1 Kings of Solomon the wisest fool that ever lived.

1 & 2 Kings continues the unfolding story of the Kingdom of Israel. Andrew Heard begins our series with the life lessons, God lessons and the bigger picture to be seen in this ancient history.

Andrew Heard leads us through Daniel 7, a chapter filled with vivid dreams and powerful visions. In a world where chaos can feel in control, we're reminded that God still reigns. We're encouraged to read the Old Testament through the lens of Christ, to stay prayerful and alert, and to remember that God's delay is not inaction, but mercy - holding the door open for salvation.

What does it look like to live faithfully in a place that isn't truly home? As we look at the book of Daniel, Graham Fuller explores how one man's humble loyalty to God stands as a challenge for us today, especially in a world that makes compromise feel comfortable.

Who is God to you? Dan Ford takes us through the final chapter of 1 Peter, showing the link between our view of God and our ability to trust and obey Him through suffering.

To live in this world as Christians following Jesus is to go against the flow. Andrew Heard speaks on the expectation of suffering as we stand aligned with Jesus, knowing this is not your home.

Our time on earth is precious and short. From 1 Peter 4, Grahame Fuller encourages us to pray, love, invite and serve in a way that shows the new life we've come to in Christ.