Phillip Jensen Podcast

Should Terrorists be Released? Commit the crime, do the time, then what? Source

Establishment Evangelism Did you hear the gospel at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral? Source

The Queen’s King What does the prophet see and understand when the great king dies?  Source

Preventing Protestant Priesthood How can we keep God’s word as the main authority in our churches, rather than let it drift to the person who is teaching the word of God? Source

Seduction and Persecution Persecution is what satan turns to when we reject his seductive ways. How should Christians face this reality and respond? Source

The Horror Verse of the Bible God’s Word contains some uncomfortable truths; what we do with them matters. The sermon on Psalm 137 referred to can be heard here. Source

Keeping Up With The… When sport becomes an entertainment, players are enslaved. How to overcome materialism’s seduction. Source

Work Life Balance Why does the 4th commandment so often seem like the hardest one to keep? And how do we help others to keep this commandment? Source

What’s in a Name? Names are intricately connected to identity and relationship – none more so than God’s. A study on the Third Commandment. Source

Jesus’ Gotcha Moment What happens when the bride commits adultery on the wedding night? A study on the Second Commandment. Source

The Single Minded Marriage The promises and requirements of a marriage illustrate what it means to live as God’s people in an exclusive and permanent relationship with Him – a study on the First Commandment. Source

Lest We Forget What? One of the problems of our age is the overthrow of meaningful language. Words and phrases are emptied of their meaning and filled with emotion or manipulation. We feel the significance of the phrase “Lest We Forget”, but what do we mean when we say it? Why is remembering important? What … Continued Source

“Just” A Mum When we run from a knowledge of God and His Commands to honour our (fathers and) mothers, we also turn our backs on what is precious and unique about motherhood. Source

Larrikins: Bob and Shane.  The recent and unexpected death of Shane Warne has put in the spotlight Shane the great Aussie cricketer but also Shane the great Aussie larrikin. In Australia we like a larrikin. They are full of life and the person we want to have at the party. However this attitude raises some … Continued Source

Gambling. Is it ok to partake in a school fundraising raffle?   Recently in the news has been talk of organised crime and money laundering through gambling in casinos.   How might Christians approach this subject? Source

Censorship. In this episode, Phillip discusses the idea of censorship as a result of the controversy around the comments on the war in Ukraine that arose on the ABC Q&A program last week. Source

The Unforgivable Sin. What is the unforgivable sin? Are we in danger of Hell? Phillip's latest podcast discusses the unforgivable sin and what that means for us living as Christians. Source

Shark Attack. Is the ocean really the shark's domain? Are we prepared for sudden death? Phillip's latest podcast discusses the response the recent shark attack and thinking about sudden death. Source

  Should Grace Tame Have Smiled?   Grace Tame, the 2021 Australian of the Year, is challenging our culture. But should she have smiled at the Prime Minister?   Source

Matthew 5:27-30. Talk 15 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Living With Divorce Talk Outline. Who Needs a Motivation Step? natural appetite distorted by sin Not Making it Easier least commandment adultery lust Making it Easier look with lustful intent looks in order for … Continued Source

Matthew 5:21-26. Talk 14 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Living With Your Lust Talk Outline. The Salty Disciples’ Righteousness God glorifying good works the heart of law keeping the six contrasts minimising and maximising Living With Your Brother the commandment the addition The … Continued Source

Matthew 5:20-48. Talk 13 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Are You Going To Hell? Talk Outline. Entering the Kingdom kingdom of forgiveness not merit kingdom of righteousness exceed Pharisaic righteousness The Pharisaic Principle who were the Pharisees minimum requirement method illustrations killing adultery … Continued Source

Matthew 5:11-16. Talk 11 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Are Your Good Works Supernatural? Sermon Outline. The Standard Sermon the metaphors of salt and light the applications Historical Background ancient world options biblical options valuable uncertainty Contextual Foreground Jesus Kingdom mission blessed persecution … Continued Source

Matthew 5:1-12. Talk 10 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Are You a Useless Disciple? Sermon Outline. Jesus' Message the kingdom of heaven is near repent Christian Ambivalence affirm the world deny the world The Kingdom Lifestyle the good life of the Kingdom not … Continued Source

Matthew 4:18-5:1. Talk 9 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Are You Enjoying the Good Life? Sermon Outline. The Popular Sermon the desire to be accepted the success of a movement Seeing the Crowds why were there crowds? how big were the crowds? An … Continued Source

Matthew 4:12-17. Talk 8 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Are You in Danger of Popularity. Talk Outline. The Gospel According to Jesus The Commencement the timing the location From that time he began to preach The Message itself, Repent “for” the kingdom of … Continued Source

Matthew 4:1-11 Talk 7 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is The Preaching of Jesus Talk Outline The Setting the baptism the Spirit’s leading the devil forty Bread in the Wilderness if you are the son stones to bread Deuteronomy 8:3 Caught in the Fall … Continued Source

Matthew 3:13-17. Talk 6 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is The Temptation of Jesus Sermon Outline. “Why Was Jesus Baptised?” the problem answered the Spirit and the voice Psalm 2 – The King the nations rebel the king’s appointment the son’s inheritance the nations’ … Continued Source

Matthew 3:1-12. Talk 5 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is The Fathers Love For His Son John’s Ministry the baptiser preaching prophecy prophet popular? preparing John’s Message coming repent reality judgement John’s Messiah after me comfort and challenge message Source

Matthew 2:13-23. Talk 4 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is The Royal Visit Introducing Jesus history prophecy Three Episodes flight to Egypt slaughter in Bethlehem settling in Nazareth in 2:19-23 The Prophetic History I called my son Rachel weeping a Nazarene Three Observations prominence … Continued Source

Matthew 2:1-12. Talk 3 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral. The next talk in the series is Christians Can’t Be Anti-Semitic.   “We Three Kings From Orient Are” three kings the orient king and God and sacrifice The When, Who, Where, What and Why? King Herod magi – wise men from … Continued Source

Matthew 1:18-25. Talk 2 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is Three Oriental Kings Miss the Point   Christmas Isaiah 7 Jesus Christ son of David, son of Abraham the Babylonian deportation Solutions to a Crisis Joseph's solution the angel’s solution from the Holy Spirit. … Continued Source

Matthew 1:1-17. Talk 1 of 53 in the series Matthew 2012-14 St Andrews Cathedral The next talk in the series is The Virgin and Immanuel Genealogies and the Bible the warning the pattern the point The Book of the Genesis Jesus Christ the two covenant genealogy the three phase history The Five Mothers Tamar v3 … Continued Source

Zephaniah 3. Talk 3 of 3 in the series: Zephaniah: 2011 The Day Of The Lord. Sermon Outline Goodbye The Warnings internal 1:1-2:3 external 2:4-15 God in the Rebellious City (3:1-8) what city oppressors rebellious and defiled the Lord within cut off nations eager to act corruptly wait for me the whole world God in … Continued Source

Zephaniah 2:4-15. Talk 2 of 3 in the series: Zephaniah: 2011 The Day Of The Lord Sermon Outline The Internal Warning against Judah the day perhaps The External Warning Philistia (2:4-7) Moab and Ammon (2:8-11) Cush (2:12) Assyria (2:13-15) The Promised Remnant the house of Judah (2:7) survivors (2:9) the nations (2:11) The Great Reversal … Continued Source

Zephaniah 1:1-2:3. Talk 1 of 3 in the series: Zephaniah: 2011 The Day Of The Lord Sermon Outline Predicting the End watching sleeping God's Judgement hallowed be your name the horror of sin the day of the Lord perhaps God's Warning the day God's temple false certainty true certainty Will the Lord do Nothing? Source

Nahum 2-3 Talk 2 of 2 in the series: When Justice Comes To The Nations 2011. Sermon Outline Lies and Deceit no crime no war no power no threat The End of Nineveh siege 2:1-6 sack 2:7-10 reversal 2:11-13 city of blood 3:1-4 shame and contempt 3:5-7 warning of Thebes 3:8-11 inevitable doom 3:12-19 When … Continued Source

Nahum 1. Talk 1 of 2 in the series: When Justice Comes To The Nations 2011. Sermon Outline Anger and Jealousy war flesh love Background to Nahum Nineveh – Assyria Thebes – Egypt Israel – Samaria Judah – Jerusalem Character of God revealed to Moses (Exodus 33-34) towards his enemies 1:2-3 ruler of creation 1:3-6 … Continued Source

Obadiah 1. Talk 1 of 1 which is the series: Obadiah 2011 A Brother’s Failure Sermon Outline Judging By Sight present victory power, wealth, wisdom The Vision of Obadiah Edom’s sin Esau’s sin Edom’s pride v3 Edom’s brotherly violence Edom’s judgement nothing left what friends retribution the day all nations Jacob and Esau the kingdom … Continued Source

Isaiah 7-9. Talk 5 of 5 in the series ‘God's Preparation for Christmas'. Source

Isaiah 6:1-7, 6:8-13. Talk 4 of 5 in the series ‘God's Preparation for Christmas'. Talk Outline Part A. The Unclean Lips Touched Salvation. Isaiah 6:1-7 God's Preparation for Christmas Seeing is… believing death Isaiah Saw the Lord the moment the place the sight the response Part B. The Cleansed Lips Proclaimed Judgement. Isaiah 6:8-13 Saving … Continued Source

Isaiah 5. Talk 3 of 5 in the series ‘God's Preparation for Christmas'. Talk Outline. Today's Passage a sad song 2 woes and judgment 4 woes and judgment Why So Sad? love expectation failure result Why So Woeful symptoms disease prognosis Jesus' Parable God's vineyard repeated and climactic failure The Warning of Two Parables God's … Continued Source

Isaiah 2-4. Talk 2 of 5 in the series ‘God's Preparation for Christmas'. Talk Outline Today's Passage the vision (2:1-5) the religious reality (2:6-22) idolatry pride the social reality (3:1-4:1) leadership women the vision (4:2-6) Isaiah's Day judgement and saving the remnant Isaiah's day came suffering and glory of Christ and his people Learning Lessons … Continued Source

Isaiah 1:1-2:5. Talk 1 of 5 in the series ‘God's Preparation for Christmas’. Talk Outline Isaiah (v1) the man his times his vision The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (v2-9) children rebellious devastated The Religion of Sodom and Gomorrah (v10-20) what God hates when God will not listen astonishing offer From Harlot to Faithful (1:21-2:5) … Continued Source

Evangelical Worship An episode of the Chat Room where Kel Richards and Phillip Jensen engage in conversations about topical issues. For more Chat Room episodes please see The Chat Room. Source

The Briefing 21 Years On An episode of the Chat Room where Tony Payne and Phillip Jensen engage in conversations about topical issues. For more Chat Room episodes please see The Chat Room. Source

Aren't All Good People Christians? An episode of the Chat Room where Kel Richards and Phillip Jensen engage in conversations about topical issues. For more Chat Room episodes please see The Chat Room. Source

Malachi 4:1-6. Talk 5 of 5 in the series ‘The True Restoration' Malachi. Sermon Outline Longing for the New Day Sydney's black spot Malachi's day fearing the name Looking Forward the day fire warmth Preparation my messenger Elijah Looking Backward Moses blessing and cursing parents Elijah The Dawn John Jesus the day Source

Malachi 2:17-18. Talk 4 of 5 in the series ‘The True Restoration' Malachi. Sermon Outline The Problem of Evil theoretical practical historical Wearying the Lord by saying (2:17) but you ask (3:7-8) yet you ask (3:13-14) God's Answer in History the coming the robbery the day God's Answer Today differences the same Source

Malachi 2:10-16. Talk 3 of 5 in the series ‘The True Restoration' Malachi. Sermon Outline The Meaning of Faith commonly misunderstood covenant context Phoney Religion priest unacceptable mixed marriages and offerings divorce and offerings The Covenant of Marriage symbolic and actual creation unity godly offspring covenant faith Marital Faithfulness mixed marriages divorce Christians and Marriage … Continued Source

Malachi 1:6-2:9. Talk 2 of 5 in the series ‘The True Restoration' Malachi Sermon Outline. A Bone to Pick but you ask (1:2,6-7; 2:14,17: 3:7) sacrifices and priests What's in a Name? contempt rules and the rule maker even pagans – the name Cursing Blessings what use a priest? how did they fail? what will … Continued Source