Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ

Every man and his dog has an opinion about what the church should be like! Here in 1 Timothy 3:14-16, God shows us his intention for the church. Join us as we come back to basics, focusing on the church's master, mission and message.

Last week, we saw the role of Elders in the church. This week we move on to Deacons. What is a Deacon, anyway? It's not a word we use in everyday life. But as we'll see, Deacons are crucial to the healthy ministry of the local church. That's why they have to be men and women of godly character.

Pastors rank as one of the least trusted professions in the world today. The reputation of Jesus is at stake. This is why, in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, God shows us what he requires of leaders in the church. Join us as we look at nine main qualifications for Pastors and Elders.

How can Christians say that “God is one” AND that “God is three”? Isn't that a contradiction? Many people think you can resolve it with an analogy: God is like a three leafed clover, or an egg! But analogies don't just let us down - they potentially lead us to heresy. So how should we think about God being both one and three? Join us for Trinity Sunday, as we see how the often overlooked doctrine of God's simplicity helps us think rightly about the Trinity.

The Bible has some difficult things to say about men and women. But what if we paid more attention to our differences? This week we'll consider what it means to be men and women in the church. Maybe you've had questions about 1 Timothy chapter 2, and hopefully today's message gives you clarity on these often misunderstood verses.

If Australians are famous for one thing, it's loving our government. Maybe not! But how should Christians think about the government? What should our posture be towards them? 1 Timothy 2:1-7 makes this question a priority for us, whatever we might think. We'll see that Christians must do good for the government, especially by praying for them. And yet this is about more than just upholding those in charge. Why should we pray for the government? That's what we'll find out this week in God's word.

What's your testimony? From your perspective, what does it mean to be a Christian? If you want to join a decent church, someone will ask you that question. A non-christian friend might even be curious! How would you answer them? This week we look at Paul's testimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-20, and consider how it sets the tone for every genuine Christian's testimony.

We'd all like to think we can spot a scam phone call or email, but even smart people fall for them. So too, false teachers pose a huge threat in the church. How can we face false teachers and their different doctrine? Paul shoes us how in 1 Timothy 1:3-11

This week we start a new series in 1 Timothy. Why should we read this letter today? What is it about and why does it still matter? Join us as we see how much 1 Timothy has to mean to every church.

Today, guest preacher Duncan Sutherland is asking us to search out the idols in our heart as he explores the account of God testing Abraham in Genesis 22. Where does your love and loyalty belong?

Christians believe that God is the source of all righteousness. But what does this mean for our world? How does a righteous God respond to sin? How can we be made righteous? Join us as we pick up the Psalms again and see what Psalm 7 has to tell us about the righteousness of God.

Christians celebrate the news of Jesus' resurrection every year on Easter Sunday. But what kind of news is it? Is it true news? Is it impactful news? What does it actually mean for our everyday lives, and for the life to come? Join us this Easter as we see what 1 Corinthians 15 has to tell us about this incredible news.

Today, this Good Friday 2026, we are going to examine the days leading up to Jesus' death on the cross. We will see how everyone's sin leaves Jesus abandoned to face the cross alone. But despite this, Jesus is resolute in his love for us, and in his obedience to the father and dies on that cross. God's perfect Justice, God's perfect love, to redeem a people for himself, to the praise of his glorious grace.

No sooner does humanity fall into sin than we see the first murder. Cain kills his own brother. Where did this come from? In Genesis 4, we see that sin goes straight to the heart. It infects us at the deepest possible level. But God's plan is to heal our sinful hearts in the deepest possible way.

No sooner does humanity fall into sin than we see the first murder. Cain kills his own brother. Where did this come from? In Genesis 4, we see that sin goes straight to the heart. It infects us at the deepest possible level. But God's plan is to heal our sinful hearts in the deepest possible way.

Why do we do things we regret? Why do we sin? It all goes back to the first humans ever to live, and their failure to handle God's word - just like us. By looking at the fall of humanity, we learn of the hope for humanity. And in so doing, we see how to be honest about ourselves, find forgiveness for our sin, and learn to live differently. Join us in Genesis 3:1-7 this week.

The Bible makes some huge claims about marriage - that it should be between one man and one woman, and be a lifelong commitment. These ideas might seem out of date, but they're both wise and good, as we see in Genesis 2. Join us as we see what's so good about God's design for marriage.

The Bible makes some huge claims about marriage - that it should be between one man and one woman, and be a lifelong commitment. These ideas might seem out of date, but they're both wise and good, as we see in Genesis 2. Join us as we see what's so good about God's design for marriage.

Does it ever feel like life is robbing us of our humanity? We eat, work, sleep our days away – surrounded by constant noise telling us to “consume.” We're less connected than ever. It's sometimes said that we live in an ‘inhuman world' – but how can we recover what the world means to take away? What does it mean to be truly human in an inhuman world? Genesis 2 shows us that the key to discovering our humanity is to see how God made us.

Genesis chapter 1 is probably the most famous chapter in the Bible. But what is it really about? Is it an ancient myth? A scientific argument? This week we begin a series on Genesis chapters 1-11. And just like every passage we'll read along the way, this one is all about who God really is.

Psalm 5 shows us the increasing weight of evil bending David's back. We, too, can feel the weight of injustice, selfishness and destruction in the world around us. But we also feel it in our own souls. What is God's answer to evil in the world, and in ourselves? Find out as we dwell on Psalm 5 together

Life is hard. But sometimes we wonder if our hardships show that God's abandoned us. Am I really saved? How can I have assurance, no matter what's happening? Psalm 3 shows us how David faced this situation with confidence in the God of the covenant. As we learn from him, we see the even greater covenant that God has made us in Christ.

Aussies love a rebel. We love the idea of people who throw off their restraints - and often we wish we were like them. But in Psalm 2, we meet rebels against God, and it's not a pretty picture. We'll see that rebels will face wrath - but at the same time, rebels can find refuge. Such is God's justice and kindness!

Last week we heard about God's promise to send a Saviour. But why does that promise matter? Why do we need a Saviour anyway? Join us as we investigate our need for Jesus in the Christmas account given by Matthew.

Last week we heard about God's promise to send a Saviour. But why does that promise matter? Why do we need a Saviour anyway? Join us as we investigate our need for Jesus in the Christmas account given by Matthew.

What can we put our hope in? As we enter into our season of advent, we look to find the answer to this question. Today, Isaiah 9 will reveal that God gives promises to His people that bring hope, joy and love. We can continue to trust in these promises from God

The church is made to stand firm. But there's a threat from within: disunity. How can we pursue peace among us, so that our church remains strong for years to come? This week, we'll see how several commands in Philippians 4:1-9 shape us to be a peace-filled community.

The church is made to stand firm. But there's a threat from within: disunity. How can we pursue peace among us, so that our church remains strong for years to come? This week, we'll see how several commands in Philippians 4:1-9 shape us to be a peace-filled community.

Not everyone who calls themselves a “Christian” makes it to the end. How can we make sure that we make it? So much of it has to do with where we focus the direction of our lives. In Philippians 3:12-21, the Apostle Paul shows us what it looks like to focus on the finish line, and the runners ahead of us. Join us as we learn what it takes to make it to the end.

Many Christians think that serving the church is like serving in the army - sign your life away to being on a roster! Others think it's like serving in a cafe - everyone using their different skills and gifts to make it happen. While rosters are sometimes necessary, and using our gifts can be helpful, Philippians 2:19-30 gives us a much bigger picture of serving the church. Join us as we see two real life examples of people who served the church simply by serving people, whatever it took.

Many Christians think that serving the church is like serving in the army - sign your life away to being on a roster! Others think it's like serving in a cafe - everyone using their different skills and gifts to make it happen. While rosters are sometimes necessary, and using our gifts can be helpful, Philippians 2:19-30 gives us a much bigger picture of serving the church. Join us as we see two real life examples of people who served the church simply by serving people, whatever it took.

Australia may be a nation of mumblers, but we're also a nation of grumblers. Yet in Philippians 2:12-18, God commands the church to be different: we must never grumble against each other nor dispute with each other. How can this be possible? And what difference does it make? Listen along as we see how the truth of the gospel shapes our speech as a church community.

Families fight - and so do churches. But that's not how it should be. In Philippians 2:1-11, we see how the reality of who Jesus is must determine the way we treat each other. The Son of God gave himself in humble service. How can this shape the way we live together as a local church? And what message will this send to the world when we put it into practice?

Families fight - and so do churches. But that's not how it should be. In Philippians 2:1-11, we see how the reality of who Jesus is must determine the way we treat each other. The Son of God gave himself in humble service. How can this shape the way we live together as a local church? And what message will this send to the world when we put it into practice?

There are costs to seeing the gospel go out into the world. But the unity of the local church helps us face those costs no matter what happens. Join us as we see a vivid picture of unity that's strong enough to come under fire in Philippians 1:27-30.

We begin the book of Philippians by looking at Paul's example of prayer. Why do so many of us struggle to pray? How can we learn to pray with thankfulness, joy and devotion? One overlooked reason has to do with our connection to God's people. Join us as we see how Philippians 1:1-11 points us to how gospel partnership is the fuel for heartfelt prayer.

We begin the book of Philippians by looking at Paul's example of prayer. Why do so many of us struggle to pray? How can we learn to pray with thankfulness, joy and devotion? One overlooked reason has to do with our connection to God's people. Join us as we see how Philippians 1:1-11 points us to how gospel partnership is the fuel for heartfelt prayer.

Today in a one-off sermon, our guest preacher Duncan Sutherland, will be looking at the question, “Where is God?” which finds its answer in 1 Kings 8 through Solomon and the temple.

Today in a one-off sermon, our guest preacher Ben Lattimore, will be unpacking 2 Timothy 4:9-22 and through this passage show how God's presence helps us persevere in the midst of pain in the Christian life.

The most common question our church gets is: Why do you keep kids in during the gathering? Shouldn't we run a Sunday School to teach kids in their age groups, instead of expecting them to sit through a sermon? But we believe Scripture paints a different picture. Join us as we unpack the central importance of the family from Deuteronomy 6.

The culture around us values great leaders, but can overlook a moral failing so long as they deliver great results. Today we explore in Titus 1:5-9 that God puts leaders of His church who qualify to be there. He shows us that they need to be men, plural. And men of Godly character in the home and in their conduct generally, and who are able to handle God's word in teaching and correcting.

Often evangelism feels like it's only for the brave or extraverted. However, the Scriptures give us a different picture: faithful evangelism is about proclaiming the gospel together. But how do we do that? Join us as we go through 1 Peter 2:1-12 and see how God calls us to reach the lost together as a church.

Baptism can seem weird from an outsider's perspective. But our church makes it even weirder, by saying things like: we'll only baptise believers, and only accept baptised believers into membership! Why is believers baptism such an important distinctive of our church? Acts 2 gives us a window into the New Testament's clear teaching on this.

“Church discipline” - the words send shivers down our spines! But what does it really mean? And why are accountable relationships necessary for a healthy church? Jesus gives us clear instructions for how to deal with sin in a healthy, restorative, honest way. Join us as we look at Matthew 18:15-20 together.

King David faces a familiar sight: the open desert. Why on earth would God bring him back to this place of suffering? And why would God lead us back to times of suffering? As we see in 2 Samuel 15-19, there are some things that God wants to recover in us, and suffering is the only place he can do it. What does God want to recover in you? Listen in as Dan leads us through this challenging but essential part of Scripture.

King David faces a familiar sight: the open desert. Why on earth would God bring him back to this place of suffering? And why would God lead us back to times of suffering? As we see in 2 Samuel 15-19, there are some things that God wants to recover in us, and suffering is the only place he can do it. What does God want to recover in you? Listen in as Dan leads us through this challenging but essential part of Scripture.

King David faces a familiar sight: the open desert. Why on earth would God bring him back to this place of suffering? And why would God lead us back to times of suffering? As we see in 2 Samuel 15-19, there are some things that God wants to recover in us, and suffering is the only place he can do it. What does God want to recover in you? Listen in as Dan leads us through this challenging but essential part of Scripture.

"David and Goliath" isn't the only pair of names that go together. We also know about "David and Bathsheba." This King after God's own heart turns out to be an adulterer and a murderer. How did this happen? Can there still be a way back from even the worst sin? Listen in as we trace through 2 Samuel 11-12, seeing five truths about sin and what they mean for our lives.

We all struggle to pray. What might we be missing? Here in 2 Samuel 7, we see David respond to the incredible promise God has just made to him. His heartfelt prayer teaches us to pray God's promises for ourselves.

We all struggle to pray. What might we be missing? Here in 2 Samuel 7, we see David respond to the incredible promise God has just made to him. His heartfelt prayer teaches us to pray God's promises for ourselves.