Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ

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 These ideas might seem out of date, but they're both wise and good, as we see in Genesis 2.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 These ideas might seem out of date, but they're both wise and good, as we see in Genesis 2.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.

This passage gives us a ‘slow motion' moment: Uzzah touches the ark of God, and instantly falls down dead. How do we make sense of that? What does it show us about God, and about us? What we'll see is that God decides how we should worship him - not us. And that's the difference between us coming up with the idea of ‘God' and God telling us how we should respond to him. Listen along as we see who God truly is, and how we should worship him in truth.

This passage gives us a ‘slow motion' moment: Uzzah touches the ark of God, and instantly falls down dead. How do we make sense of that? What does it show us about God, and about us? What we'll see is that God decides how we should worship him - not us. And that's the difference between us coming up with the idea of ‘God' and God telling us how we should respond to him. Listen along as we see who God truly is, and how we should worship him in truth.

This passage gives us a ‘slow motion' moment: Uzzah touches the ark of God, and instantly falls down dead. How do we make sense of that? What does it show us about God, and about us? What we'll see is that God decides how we should worship him - not us. And that's the difference between us coming up with the idea of ‘God' and God telling us how we should respond to him. Listen along as we see who God truly is, and how we should worship him in truth.

Renier Van Der Klashorst is updating us with the work of Compassion Australia and teaching what Isaiah has to say about how we might integrate our faith and our works.

We all know ‘leaders' who are more focused on themselves than the people they're leading. Scripture isn't naive to that reality. In fact, we meet two such leaders in today's passages. But in contrast to power-seeking leadership, we see David embody peace-making leadership. And in so doing, he points us to Jesus, the leader we truly need today. Listen along as we explore 2 Samuel chapters 2-5 to see how a true leader pursues peace, not power.

As we begin 2 Samuel together, we open to a surprising scene: David grieves for the dead King who was trying to kill him. Why isn't he happy about this? As we'll see, it's because of things that matter deeply to God and therefore matter deeply to David. Join us as we consider what matters to us and how grief can bring it to the surface.

Today Duncan Sutherland from EV Church is our guest preacher and will be unpacking 1 Peter 1:1-9. He will be showing how Christians are Living As Exiles today.

Today Duncan Sutherland from EV Church is our guest preacher and will be unpacking 1 Peter 1:1-9. He will be showing how Christians are Living As Exiles today.

We've been on “The Road to Resurrection” for quite a while - and today Jesus gives us His final words to His followers. The passage today is going to answer the question “How is Jesus Kingdom revealed on earth?”

Most people won't admit it, but when we really think about it, death is a fearsome thing. Even more terrifying is the idea of hell. But as we'll see in this important part of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus faced death and hell for us. And that changes everything. Join us this Good Friday as we unpack the wonderful and gut-wrenching love Jesus poured out on the cross for us.

Most people won't admit it, but when we really think about it, death is a fearsome thing. Even more terrifying is the idea of hell. But as we'll see in this important part of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus faced death and hell for us. And that changes everything. Join us this Good Friday as we unpack the wonderful and gut-wrenching love Jesus poured out on the cross for us.

The moment has finally come: Jesus now faces the crucifixion he's been focused on for so long. It's  a harrowing scene. But part of what draws us in, perhaps, is that we see ourselves in this scene. What if we are like the soldiers, religious leaders and criminals that mock him - even kill him? As we'll see, our sinful deeds caused Jesus' shameful death. And the more we sit with that reality, the more thankful we'll be for what Jesus has done

Easter is just two weeks away, and before we reach the moment of Jesus' death, we see two people in the middle of the stage: Judas and Pilate. Both of them have some level of regret over sin or concern for Jesus, but they don't manage to respond rightly to him. How can we avoid the errors they make? Dan walks us through Matthew 27:1-26 to show us the danger of being close, but not close enough - and the only way to fix it.

Why is there so much opposition to Jesus? Ultimately, it comes back to who he claims to be. In Matthew 26, Jesus is mistreated, misrepresented and misjudged - but he shows himself to really be the Messiah. How will you respond to who he really is? Join us as we consider some big claims about Jesus and what they must mean for our lives today.

The men who followed Jesus for years are about to see the cross looming ahead - and they're all going to run away. They said they'd die with him, but they fail to stand with him. We too fail to keep our commitments to God. What do we need to know when our resolve fails? Dan unpacks Matthew 26:30-46, showing us how Jesus' faithfulness makes all the difference.

The last meal Jesus shares with his disciples is full of meaning. Why do we celebrate the Lord's Supper? Why do we do this and not something else to remember Jesus? Join us as we consider what the Lord's Supper means and who is welcome at the table.