MVA Church - Sydney, Australia

10am Sunday 15 March 2020. Romans 5:1-11.In this this sermon about Love, John Reid discusses what Love looks like:– God’s love is costly– The recipients do not deserve it– The benefit of love is eternal– It is given freely.

10am Sunday 8 March 2020. Mathew 22: 1-14. Hebrews 10:19-25.In this sermon, John Reid talks about how, as God’s family, we can help each other to:– Hold on to hope together: by drawing near to God through complete assurance of our faith knowing God’s peace for everyday life.– Spur each other on to good works.– ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 1 March 2020. Genesis 18: 16-30. Matthew: 5-14In this sermon, John Reid talks about Our New Identity (Who am I?):– We are God’s children now– We know why we are here– We rely on God’s faithfulness

10am Sunday 23 February 2020. Colossians 3: 15-24In this sermon, John Reid talks about:1. A new perspective in life:– peace– thankfulness2. A new way of relating, bringing meaning to all aspects of life

10am Sunday 16 February 2020. Genesis 28: 10-22In this sermon, John Reid talks about:– The questionable character of Jacob– How God meets Jacob in an ordinary place– How God transforms the ordinary place into a “holy” place– God has a future for Jacob– This time tomorrow

9 February 2020 – John Reid commences a new series on what it means to do frontline ministry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in our individual mission fields. The passage of 1 Peter 1 reminds us that God’s elect have been chosen according to God’s plan to grow his eternal kingdom. For ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 2 February 2020. Hebrews 7: 11-25Today, guest speaker Bob Mendelsohn talks about Melchizedeck (who is he?), his significance in the Bible, and the misson of Jews for Jesus.

26 January 2020 – John Reid preaches on 2 Timothy 3:1-17 where the Apostle Paul encourages Timothy to continue in what he has learned despite the society around him adopting and celebrating sinful ways. Hear Jesus as faithfully recorded in the scripture (both the old testament which points to Jesus and the new testament of ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 19 January 2020. Luke 17: 20-30. 2 Timothy 2: 14-26. In this sermon on 2 Timothy 2: 14-26, “Know the Word not words”, John Reid talks about:– Be careful who you listen to (v 14-19)– Evaluate what you hear (v 14-19)– What a faithful teacher looks like (v 15-26)i. Unashamed worker (v 15-19)ii. ... [Read more...]

12 January 2020 – John Reid preaches on 2 Timothy 2 to help us understand what the role of the Church is according to the bible. John introduces how Mona Vale Anglican will in 2020 seek to Live Jesus, Hear Jesus and Share Jesus by introducing an 8am prayer meeting each weekday starting in February, ... [Read more...]

5 January 2020 – John Reid starts a new series on Paul’s 2nd letter to Timothy and encourages us to be bold in guarding the gospel – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

29 December 2019 – Guest preacher Andrew examines the 12 year old Jesus amazing the teachers in the temple and preaches that Christmas should be about God’s family.

25 December 2019 – John Reid addresses the question “How can we be sure that the story of Jesus has significance?” and examines the vast number of prophesies which Jesus’ life fulfilled. 60 of those prophesies were made 400 years earlier and recorded in the old testament.

10am Sun 15 December 2019 – John Reid reminds us of Jesus’ warning to stay alert and be ready for the unknown time when the master will return to gather his faithful servants.

10am Sunday 8 December 2019. Matthew 23: 1-12. 1 Corinthians 7.In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 7, John Reid talks about Godliness in God’s Church:– Truth 1: Marriage is good (v 1-16)– Truth 2: Singleness is good (v 25-35)– Truth 3: Stay as you are (v 17-24)

10am Sunday 1 December 2019. 1 Corinthians 6: 9-20As we continue our study of Corinthians, John Reid’s talk today is: “Don’t waste your life”:– In your liberty– In your daily walk– In your witness.

10am Sunday 24 November 2019. 1 Corinthians 5:1 – 6:8This week, as we continue to look at Corinthians, John Reid talks about Judgement in God’s Church:– God’s precious bride– “Expel the wicked!”– The perfect church?– “One bad apple”– Drawing the line!– The umbrella of grace– Repentance– Confession

10am Sunday 17 November 2019. 1 Corinthians 4. Matthew 20: 1-16.As we continue our study of Corinthians, John Reid talks about the five marks that make a Christian a faithful steward:1. Accountability (v4)2. Adherence and Devotion (v8)3. Humility (v7)4. Acceptance of Hardship (v10)5. Active Obedience (v 20).

10 am Sunday 10 November 2019. 1 Corinthians 3. Matthew 20: 20-28.In this sermon, as we continue our study of Corinthians, John Reid talks about “Why Church Matters”.1. It matters because church is where God’s spirit live (vs. 16-17).2. It matters because church is where God’s wisdom is displayed (vs 18-23).There are three types of ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 3 November 2019. 1 Corinthians 2: 6-16. Matthew 16:13-20.In this sermon, Greg Olliffe talks about wisdom in God’s church:– Pauls’ preaching (1 Cor 2: 1-5)– God’s purpose made known (1 Cor 2:6-9) A message of wisdom among the mature that God destined for our glory before time began– The role of the Holy ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 27 October 2019. 1 Corinthians 1:17-2:5. 1 John 15:18-27.In this sermon, Greg Olliffe talks about: 1. The message of the cross (1 Corinthians 1: 18-25)– Why is the cross so critical?– What does the cross remind us of?– The value of the cross applied2. Paul’s words of encourgement (1: 26-31)3. Paul’s self-reflection (2: ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 2o October 2019. John 15:1-17. 1 Corinthians 1: 1-17In this study of Corinthians, Greg Olliffe talks about how:1. Paul greets the church and thanks God for them (vv. 1-9)2. Paul’s appeal for unity to a divided church (vv. 10-17)3. Things we need to remember

10am Sunday 13 October 2019. Luke 17:11-19. Psalm 111.In this sermon, Bishop Chris Edwards talks about developing a Gratitude Attitude and discusses: what makes us thankful; why we often fail to thank God; and encourages us to be genuinely thankful.

10am Sunday 29 September 2019. Luke 16: 19-31. Psalm 46.In this sermon, Matt Elkan talks about The Sufficiency of Christ, and cover these topics:– The upside down Kingdom (v19-25)– The inevitable Kingdom (v22, V26-28)– The eternal Kingdom (v29-31).

10am Sunday 22 September 2019. Hebrews 12: 1-17 & 13: 1-8. Haggai 2: 4-7.As we finish our study of Hebrews, Greg Olliffe talks about True Worship, and covers these topics:– Run the race: run with perseverance; fix your eyes on Jesus; don’t lose heart or grow weary.– Better not bitter: strength against sin; endure hardship; ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 15 September 2019. Hebrews 11:1-40In this sermon, Mark Corbett-Jones talks about Faith:– What is it?– What does it look like?– Faith from the bible– Faith in our times– Heaven or Hell? – you choose.

10am Sunday 8 September 2019. Hebrews 10:1-5.In this sermon, Greg Olliffe talks about:– the limited value of ceremonial sacrifice (10:1-4)– the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus (10:5-10)– the new living and perfect way (10:11-18)– making the right response (10:19-25)

10am Sunday 1 September 2019. Hebrews 9: 1-28. In this sermon, Matt Elkan covers these topics:– We have a priest. 8:1– We need a priest. 9: 1-7– We want a priest. 9: 8-10– We need a better priest 9: 11-15– So that we don’t need a priest 9: 27-28

10am Sunday 25 August 2019. Hebrews 7:1-28. Genesis 14: 17-20.In this sermon, Greg Olliffe talks about Jesus our great high priest.1. What kind of priest? (Heb. 5:1-10)– Under the old covenant (v 1-4)– How is Jesus a legitimate high priest? (v 5-6)– This obedient son completely achieves God’s purpose– He is our source of salvation ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 18 August 2019. Hebrews 5:11-6:20.This week, Greg Olliffe talks about “Can a Christian fall away?”. He covers these topics:Going on to maturity– Immaturity– Growing up as a ChristianThe horror of apostacyKeep on keeping on– God is just– God is faithful– God’s Son is reliable

10am Sunday 11 August 2019. Hebrews 3:1-4:13. Numbers 13: 25- 14: 35In today’s sermon, guest minister Greg Olliffe continues our study of Hebrews and covers these topics: Jesus Christ is superior to Moses The disobedience of God’s people The lessons to be learnt God’s rest

Hebrews 2:5 – 3:5. Psalm 8.As we continue our study of Hebrews, John Reid talks about how “We see Jesus”. He discusses:Who understands us? Who can help us?1. God’s intention for humanitya. An exalted statusb. Authority over creation (i. Formulated ii. Frustrated iii. Fulfilled)2. God’s identification with humanityJesus is:i. The pioneer of our salvationii. Our ... [Read more...]

Hebrews 1: 1-2:4In Term 3 we are looking at the letter to the Hebrews, and in this sermon John Reid talks about the “dangers of drifting”. He discusses:1. Hearing the truthThe message of salvationThe message authenticated2. Hearing the truthThe superiority of the messenger in identityThe superiority of the messenger in communicationThe superiority of the messenger ... [Read more...]

7 July 2019 – John Reid – Examining Galatians 3:28 – John explores why the Gospel is better than the law. Through faith in Christ we are adopted into God’s family. John encourages us to do 3 things to live this Gospel: Hear Jesus – by reading God’s Word Pray to God Engage Deeply in ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 30 June 2019. Galatians 2: 11-21. Luke 7:36-8:3.In this sermon, John Reid talks about how this message in Galatians is the centre of Christianity and the uniqueness of what it means to be Christian. He talks about moving from fear to faith, and truly understanding God’s acceptance.

10am Sunday 23 June 2019. Luke 7: 1-10. Galatians 1: 1-10.This week, Matt Elkan talks about the story in Luke’s gospel of the Centurian who asked Jesus to heal his servant. He asks these questions and discusses:– Who deserves Jesus’ attention?– What is authority?– Where is out faith directed?

10am Sunday 16 June 2019. Exodus 16: 1-36 As we continue our study of Exodus, John Reid talks about being content and the reasons why we often are not. He asks these questions and the congregation discuss:Why do people complain so much?What to we complain about?How does grumbling show a lack of faith?What does it ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 9 June 2019. Exodus 15: 1-21. 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6 As we continue our study of Exodus, John Reid talks about the song sung by Moses and the Israelites after God had rescued them. John asks – why do we sing?– We sing because God is victorious and He is the King.– We ... [Read more...]

8am Sunday 2 June 2019. Exodus 14: 1-13. Hebrews 10:1-18As we continue our study of Exodus, John Reid talks about how God acted to undo the chaos created by humans. He discusses how:– God rescues to declare His glory– God rescues to declare His jealousy for his people– God rescues us for pilgrimage

26 May 2019 – Exodus 12 – On the very first passover in Egypt when the Israelites were instructed to sacrifice a perfect young male lamb in substitute for their own first born sons. John Reid points out in this sermon that the Bible refers to Jesus as the lamb of God more than 30 ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 19 May 2019. Exodus 7: 8 – 11: 10. revelation 8: 1-5.As we continue our study of Exodus, John Reid talks about the Plagues (or Mighty Acts) of God, and how God demonstrates that He is Sovereign and King.

10am Sunday 12 May 2019. Exodus 5: 1-21. Romans 8: 31-39. In this third week of studying Exodus, John Reid talks about Dealing with Disappointment and looks at: – Moses and disappointment – What has happened? – Recognising what true faith is – How do we deal with failure?

10am Sunday 5 May 2019. Exodus 3: 1-17. John 1:1-8. In this sermon John Reid talks about Identity. He discusses: The name God: What is his name? (Exodus 3:13-15).He is. God exists.God does not change.God rescues.We must conform to God and not He to us. Our identity (the identity of believers). God will show us ... [Read more...]

28 April 2019 – John Reid starts a new series on the old testament book of Exodus. The nation of Israel is enslaved by Egypt and the Pharaoh who fears the growing Hebrew population embarks on a program of genocide, declaring war on God’s people. The Hebrew midwives are the heroes of this passage and ... [Read more...]

Easter Sunday (21 April) 2019. Matthew 28: 1-10. Romans 6:1-11. On this Easter Sunday, John Reid talks about Four Gardens:– the Garden of Eden– the desert– the Garden of Gethsemane– the Empty Tomband the choice we have to enter the perfect garden, Heaven.

10am Friday 19 April 2019. John 18:1-19:42. Isaiah 52:13-53:12. On this Good Friday, John Reid talks about pain and suffering by comparing the two criminals who were crucified on either side of Jesus – both who wanted to be saved from death. One saw Jesus merely as a way to escape death, while the other ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 7 April 2019. John 12: 1-8. Isaiah 43:16-21 A Reason to Celebrate. In this sermon, John Reid talks about the celebration of Lazarus’ life (John 12: 1-8) and:– the Extravagant Gift (from Mary)– the revealing complaint (from Judas)– the death-defeating validation (from Jesus)

10am Sunday 31 March 2019. Matthew 12:31-32. In this sermon, John Reid focuses on two verses in Matthew 12 (verses 31-32), and reminds us to always consider the context of what we read in the bible. He talks about: The awesome miracle that Jesus performed. The baseless accusations of the Pharisees. Jesus’ irrefutable answer (their ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 24 March 2019. Matthew 11: 28-12:21 In this sermon John Reid talks about Finding Rest in Jesus, the Lord of Rest, and how it is crucial that we have confidence that God is the one who gives us perfect rest. We need to avoid “Trying to Save ourselves through External Rules” and instead ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 17 March 2019. Isaiah 3: 1-9. Matthew 11:20-30. This week, John Reid talks about how we can only find true rest through Jesus Christ. Trying to earn acceptance by God is a burden we can never carry. Our relationship with Jesus is what counts. John discusses: The Caller – Jesus, who comes with ... [Read more...]