Podcasts about pastor peter

Sermon for December 28, 2025 | Preaching text: Matthew 2:13-23

Pastor Peter, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Melanie preach this week on "Ordinary People, Extraordinary News" from Luke 2:15-20.

Pastor Peter asked what it would look like to be in the best spiritual health of our lives, and we took some time to write a letter to God as we reflected on 2025 and planned for 2026.

What an unforgettable Christmas tradition! Our midafternoon services were filled with stunning music, featuring the Canticle Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and a professional string quartet, all led by Larry Bach. And the highlight? St. Andrew's own ‘3 Tenors'; Josh Eidem, Alan Bach, and Tim Graf; bringing the house down while Pastor Peter preached about love, community, and the power of Christ connecting us all!

夢想成真感覺很棒！開著夢想的車，與夢幻伴侶共組家庭很棒。但我們的信仰是走向命定，而非追求夢想成真。 「命定」帶著刺痛和撕裂，就像玫瑰，從中間盛開如同撕裂一樣。但我們看見的不是死亡，而是生命的綻放。在通往「命定」的旅程中，神預備了恩典，祂不只是要帶領我們走過，而是祂要透過我們來成就！ 邀請你點開這篇講道，看看神會透過你成就什麼美好的事！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Pastor Peter took us to Mary's story in the gospel of Luke and reminded us that nothing is impossible with God.

What do we do when the path ahead feels unclear and fear starts to shape our decisions? In this sermon, Pastor Peter sits with Isaiah 7 and the story of King Ahaz, connecting an ancient moment of uncertainty to the very real questions we carry today. As we reflect on Advent, we're invited to consider what it looks like to trust God's presence when clarity is lacking and the future feels fragile. Through story, scripture, and honest reflection, this message points us toward a deeper hope and reminds us that the light of Christ meets us right where we are, even in our darkest moments.

Sermon for December 21, 2025 | Preaching text: Matthew 1:18-25

This week's message from Luke 1:46-55 reminded us that Mary's Magnificat is more than a song of praise—it is a declaration of hope and resistance in a weary world. Pastor Peter shared that joy does not wait for perfect circumstances; it shows up in the middle of hardship as a gift from God. Like Mary and Elizabeth, we are called to pause, notice God's faithfulness, and rejoice even when life feels overwhelming. As Kate Bowler writes, “Joy doesn't wait for the cleanup crew… Joy shows up in the middle of things as grace, a glimmer, a gift.”

我們常對一些事情感到生氣或失望，不是因為它太困難，而是因為它與「我以為」不一樣。這不只適用於事情，也適用於我們對神的看法。當我們只在乎「我以為」，其實就是「以我為中心」的驕傲！彷彿只把神當魔術師給祂舞台，卻不是讓出心的寶座，讓祂作王！ 攔阻你經歷神的應許，可能不是因為你沒做的大事，而是因為你沒做神要你做的事，就是那些「跟你原本想的不一樣的事」，即使是個小事。你期待的神蹟或突破，可能就從這簡單的順服開始！ 邀請你點開這篇講道，一起透過聖經乃縵的故事，經歷神帶來的恢復，像小孩一樣好奇神能在你生命中要做的新事！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sermon for November 30, 2025 | Preaching text: Matthew 24:36-44

Pastor Peter took us to the story of Joseph, and reminded us that our divine assignment might not always look like we thought it would.

每一年的年底，我們還能對耶稣說：「主，我愛祢」嗎？其實我們對神的愛，不是某一年特別火熱、某一場聚會裡特別有感，而是今天，你願不願意再一次，把那句「主，我愛祢」說出口，然後再一次回應祂的愛，踏出下一步！ 在神眼中的「恢復」，並不是要幫助我們回到「曾經那個你比較喜歡、卻已經不再是你的自己」，而是帶領我們走向「那個願意一步步走在祂心意裡、願意把祂的話活出來的你」！ 邀請你點開這篇講道，一切回顧過去的恩典，也能夠再一次回應神的愛，繼續倚靠神往前走！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this powerful message, "The Nearness of the Lord," Pastor Peter asserts that we are in a unique cultural moment and a season being shaped by God drawing near to His church. He anchors this truth in Psalm 73:28, declaring, "But as for me, the nearness of God is my good". Drawing on the resurrection account where Jesus entered a locked room to minister to His disciples (John 20:19-22) and appeared to them for forty days before His ascension (Acts 1:1-3), Peter explains that the Lord is drawing near today to prepare His church and bring it out of prayerlessness and into oneness. This shift redefines our understanding of ecclesiology—the nature of the church—by emphasizing that it is not about debates or governance, but about Lordship, esteeming the Lord's presence, and remembering the cautionary tale of treating God's presence casually. Thanks to Jesus, who is the faithful High Priest, the church is being restored to its identity as a kingdom of priests to God the Father (Revelation 1:6), called to draw near to Him. Listen as Pastor Peter urges believers to awaken from slumber and slothfulness, embrace a volunteer spirit, and mobilize the priesthood of all believers, preparing the church to cry out, "Maranatha, come Lord Jesus".

Take A Seat | Pastor Peter Reeves | Sunday, November 30, 2025

Pastor Peter reminded us how gratitude elevates our lives, and he shared 5 truths about thanksgiving that we can put into practice.

面對未來，你是感到好奇，還是感到焦慮呢？ 沒有人知道未來會發生的事，但有一件事不會改變，那就是神的信實。祂的信實與我們現在的感受無關，而是與我們的選擇有關。透過這次講道，讓神恢復我們的好奇，一起帶著期待去經歷神的信實！ 接下來的幾個月、半年、甚至一年，你準備好要和神一起走向怎樣的未來？邀請你點開這個講道影片，從三件事上開始，練習一起與神同行。讓「好奇」不只是瞬間的感動，而是成為你每天踏出下一步的行動！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

True hospitality welcomes the stranger, leans into God's empowering grace, and takes initiative to pursue those who feel unseen. This message invites us to open our lives the same way God has opened His to us.

In this powerful message on "The Nearness of the Lord," Pastor Peter emphasizes that the nearness of God is our good, citing Psalm 73:28. He explains that the church is in a massive shift, moving from being preoccupied to preparing, and that Jesus's presence is essential and central for believers navigating increasing pressure in the world. The Lord is drawing near to end the devastation of prayerlessness in the church, highlighting that prayer is a priority. Believers are encouraged to recognize the nearness of the Lord and to step into their identity as a kingdom of priests to God the Father, a truth confirmed by the priesthood of all believers. This experience of God's nearness, exemplified by the Moravian Pentecost which led a divided community to devoted, unending prayer, inspires us to draw near to God with confidence through Jesus. The message concludes by illustrating this shift using the metaphor of Operation Dynamo, where a volunteer force of ordinary believers—the "little ships"—are being raised up to rescue the church from the "dunes of prayerlessness" and engage in chyros moments that change history and prepare the prophetic bride for Christ's return.

剛開始我們在跟隨耶穌的路上，都對自己很有信心，認為自己能一直跟隨祂。但不知不覺，我們卻變成只是在遠遠跟隨祂。對神失望，也對自己好失望！ 這週的主日講道，帶領我們走進彼得跟隨耶穌的最後一段旅程。我們會發現，耶穌沒有為彼得禱告「不要失敗」，祂只為彼得禱告「不要失去信心」！當耶穌恢復我們，也不是要我們更相信自己，而是學會更多相信祂。因為神要的承諾，不是我們能跟隨祂走多遠，而是能倚靠祂，走好眼前的下一步就好！ 邀請你一起恢復信心，再一次往前走！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sermon for November 16, 2025 | Preaching text: Luke 21:5-19

So many of us wonder if our lives really make a difference. We compare ourselves, we battle perfectionism, and we convince ourselves that what we have isn't enough for God to use. But in John 6, Jesus shows us something powerful: He multiplies whatever we surrender.  In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks the story of the boy with the five loaves and two fish—and teaches us how God can do extraordinary things with the ordinary things we place in His hands.  You'll also hear stories from our Heart for the House season and celebrate 10 baptisms—real lives changed because of the faithfulness and generosity of our church family.  If you've ever wondered about your purpose, your impact, or whether God can use what you bring… this message is for you. 

Pastor Peter highlighted the state of the Church around the world—their perseverance in the face of persecution. 

我們常常會問神：「祢可以給我什麼？」但卻很少問神：「我能給祢什麼？」 每一次「給予」，都在表達我們真正看重的事。透過亞伯拉罕與神的獻祭和互動，讓我一起們學習成為一位祭司該帶著怎樣獻祭的心態。當我們來到主日，我們不只是神的兒女，也是祂所呼召的祭司。神看重我們，給出祂的愛；而我們看重祂，選擇獻上自己。 一個願意獻祭的教會，會充滿神的榮耀；一個願意獻祭的人，也會充滿神的祝福。邀請你點開主日影片，一起學習成為神眼中的祭司，透過獻祭與神建立更深的關係，經歷祂將天打開所傾倒的祝褔！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

信主的人都知道自己是神的兒女，但如果這只是我們知道的唯一身分，那我們可能就會錯過了神在其他身分裡，給我們的應許！ 因為我們不只是神的兒女，同時也是一位祭司。身為祭司最主要的工作，就是「獻祭」！以前祭司能被人認出，因為祭司身上會有獻祭的味道。那我們在生活中，是否也能讓人們認出我們是「祭司」？我們的言行舉止，是否讓人可以聞到「獻祭」的味道？ 我們都聽過對神火熱，這個火熱，不是三分鐘熱度，也不是對神感興趣的熱情，而是透過我們不斷獻祭！藉由這次主日講道，讓我們一起用「四種獻祭方式」，練習活出神眼中祭司的身分！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Join Pastor Peter as he shares an insightful message on "The Cost of Community," emphasizing the importance of praying in this house season and addressing the groundwork the Lord does before the church experiences supernatural fruitfulness. Drawing on 1 Peter 2:9-10, Pastor Peter highlights that believers are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation called out of darkness into marvelous light. He clarifies that while the price of admission into Jesus's body has already been paid by His finished work on the cross, the cost of community is not the price of entry but the necessity of stewarding the precious gift we've been given as the body of Christ. True community moves beyond simply seeking fellowship to understanding its four biblical dimensions: Gathering, Congregation, Koinonia (participation/fellowship), and Eklesia (assembly), recognizing that common unity is found in the communion of the saints. The central point is that the church belongs to the Lord, not to any person, and that Jesus paid the cost for community, removing the wall of hostility by his death (Ephesians 2:15). Pastor Peter argues that the ultimate cost of community is Pentecost, asserting that nothing less than an outpouring of the Holy Spirit can wash away the sin that separates us and change our hearts to love one another. This Spirit-led bond is exemplified by the devotion of Ruth (Ruth 1:16), the formation of the early church (Acts 2:42-47), and the 1727 Moravian Pentecost, which transformed a divided group into a community of devotion.

In this vital message titled "The Cost of Community," Pastor Peter clarifies that while admission into Jesus's body is secured solely by His finished work on the cross (Ephesians 2:15), the ongoing strength and unity of "God's people" (1 Peter 2:10) require believers to move beyond receiving and focus on "giving all for Jesus". He cautions against treating community as a goal or a product based on music, style, or age, encouraging listeners to instead "go to the Bible" and make Jesus the focus. Pastor Peter explains that the true cost necessary to overcome internal division and realize common unity is Pentecost, or an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing on biblical examples like Ruth, who was brought into God's family (Ruth 1:16) and found community in the harvest field, and the early church (Acts 2:42-47), he asserts that the Holy Spirit is the only way to wash away the offense and sin that separates believers, enabling them to "love one another" and fulfill the mission field (Mark 16:15).

Pastor Peter challenged us to focus on what matters, create good habits, and train ourselves for godliness.

Most of us know stress is bad—but what if the biggest source of our stress is the one we choose? In “Debt is Stress,” Pastor Peter unpacks how financial pressure doesn't just drain our wallets—it drains our peace. Discover how God wants to free you from the weight of debt and worry through three powerful prayers: 1️⃣ God, give me self-control. 2️⃣ God, give me understanding. 3️⃣ God, give me a plan.Learn how to move from pressure to peace and find freedom in your finances—and in your faith. Because Jesus didn't just pay your spiritual debt—He invites you to live debt-free in every area of your life.

Pastor Peter encouraged us to draw lessons from the life of Samuel to finish well.

Sermon for October 12, 2025 | Preaching text: Luke 17:11-19

「你要更多愛神！」這句話，我們在教會聽過一遍又一遍。聽起來好像很對，但卻顯得沒任何幫助，因為到底要如何「更多愛神」呢？ 耶穌從來不是要我們「愛祂更多」，而是邀請我們「愛祂，勝過我們愛＿＿」。透過這篇主日講道，讓我們一起學習，當我們願意愛神「勝過」那些我們所在乎的人事物，我們才能夠為所擁有的一切充滿感恩！所以如果在你生命中，愛耶穌勝過____是什麼樣子呢？ 愛，不只是感覺，而是每天都要選擇的決定。鼓勵你點開主日講道，一起練習好好愛神！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We're told that more will finally make us happy—more money, more stuff, more success. But what if “more” is just a mirage that keeps moving further away the closer we chase it?In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks what Jesus says about contentment, money, and peace. You'll learn how to break free from the endless cycle of comparison and start building a life that actually satisfies.Discover how to:Find joy when “enough” never feels like enoughTrust God with your plans and possessionsShift your heart from getting more to becoming moreLive with peace, generosity, and purposeThis week isn't about guilt—it's about freedom. God isn't against you having things; He's against things having you.

Welcome to Bayside Christian Church online! In today's session Pastor Peter shares the word on Standing up and Standing Firm and relates the message back to Stephen in the Bible (found in Acts), the unjust ruling, the willingness to forgive and relates back to Paul once Saul (found in Acts). If you are new here, Welcome! Feel free to reach out to us here: http://bit.ly/2y2pmIz If you have any queries or want to know more, please email info@baysidechristianchurch.com.au Or visit us at www.baysidechristianchurch.com.au

Hello My Name Is Bible Week 3 | Pastor Peter Reeves | Sunday, October 5, 2025

We continued with Part 2 of Unlocking Possibilities, and Pastor Peter challenged us to shift our focus and risk failure in order to grow.

Real faith doesn't show off in control—it shows up in surrender. In James 4 we face our biggest fight: the battle within. Pastor Peter unpacks why conflicts start in our desires, how pride pulls against God, and the 5 S's of surrender—Submit, Stand, Sit with God, Say “I'm sorry,” and Serve. Drop the rope, draw near to God, and plan around His will, not around your own. 

Sermon for September 14, 2025 | Preaching text: Luke 15:1-10

We learned what positive things can happen when we honor God with our finances.

你有沒有想過，我們跟隨耶穌，是只為了得到祝福嗎？還是你只在乎「神能做什麼事」，而不是「我該做什麼事」。如果你只抱著這樣的想法，那你可能不是在跟隨耶穌，而是在跟隨自己。 這次的講道，讓我們深入探討：跟隨耶穌到底要付上什麼代價？以及學習讓耶穌成為我們的「主」，而不是解決問題的「老師、醫生或顧問」。因為耶穌如果不是我們生命的「主」，那我們也無法真正經歷祂的拯救與應許。 邀請你點開這段影片，讓我們不再只是耶穌的「粉絲」，而是能成為好好跟隨耶穌的「門徒」！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Our world is loud—but James 3 reminds us the real issue isn't the noise around us, it's the heart within us. In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks the disproportionate power of our words, why tongue trouble is really a heart problem, and three guardrails to speak life: surrender your heart, submit your mouth, and set a guard.

Today's sermon is Dying With Christ by Paul LeBoutillier Find more teaching from Pastor Peter at www.lifebibleministry.com

Pastor Peter shared principles from Matthew 5 about being salt and light in the world around us.

Real faith doesn't stop in your head or heart—it shows up in your hands. In “James: Faith That Works (James 2),” Pastor Peter unpacks why the church must reject favoritism, how mercy triumphs over judgment, and how Abraham and Rahab prove that genuine faith acts. If you're ready to move from belief to obedience, this message is for you.

Pastor Peter encouraged us from Mark 12 to reignite our passion for God, and gave us 7 passion-killers to watch out for.

臨終遺言，都是一個人用一生換取的禮物。今天我們要透過大衛的臨終遺言，學習更多的智慧。 大衛知道一位君王如同黎明曙光、雨後的光輝！但到了大衛的晚年，他知道自己不是這樣的王，只有基督才是這樣的王！大衛的一生都帶著孩子般的信心，想到什麼就動手去做；但晚年的他，神卻挑戰他學習更成熟的信心，那就是「放手」，放下那些不屬於自己的角色，更深刻地理解自己無法成為誰，也更清楚地認識到基督是誰！ 不論你有怎樣的黑暗過去，這些黑暗都無法影響神的光。透過系列講道《A BROKEN HALLELUJAH 夢碎之歌》的最終篇，經歷耶穌基督就是黎明曙光，重新照亮我們生命的黑暗！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode Pastor Josh and Pastor Peter discuss Westside's decision to begin practicing communion on a weekly basis. Why do we do it? And what do we think it will do to us?

「我無法成為我想要的那個樣子！」面對現實的挑戰跟困難，你正經歷夢想幻滅，而感到失望嗎？ 大衛是一位勇士，面對自己兒子押沙龍的造反時，他並沒有選擇「面對」，而是選擇了「逃避」。此刻的大衛，不是「勇士版本的自己」，而是「逃跑版本的自己」。大衛不只是對兒子感到失望，更是對自己感到失望！ 我們會對別人失望，其實也對自己失望。透過這個系列講道《A BROKEN HALLELUJAH 夢碎之歌》的第三篇，好像走進人生的幻夢，讓我們一起在失望裡，依舊唱出那句破碎的哈利路亞！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

「要是…就好了！」讓我們的懊悔的事都不同，但心聲都一樣深刻，令人心痛！ 我們的人生無法存檔和讀檔，更無法ㄧ鍵重來。即使心在痛，日子還是要過。這次讓我們透過大衛喪子的故事，一起學習面對生命中的懊悔。有時候我們只能走向神的面前，放下自己無法改變的事，並願意讓神來改變自己！ 透過這個系列講道《A BROKEN HALLELUJAH 夢碎之歌》的第二篇，好像走進人生的暗夜，讓我們在那些破碎懊悔的時刻，依然能夠唱出破碎的哈利路亞！

This podcast episode with Pastor Peter delves into the "house to house" season, a prophetic encouragement for the church to make diligent room for the Lord's spirit to move. Drawing extensively from David's Tabernacle as a blueprint for Jesus's church, the message outlines seven distinctives that connect us to the New Testament church, including open access into God's presence, ongoing singing and intercession mirroring heaven's throne room, prophetic direction, and the engagement of all nations. Pastor Peter emphasizes that all ministry flows out of ministering to the Lord first, preparing the church to fulfill its calling as a "house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7) and implementing the "house of peace" strategy modeled by Jesus (Matthew 10, Luke 10). This strategy centers on prayer and hospitality in homes, acting as gates into communities where the gospel can freely spread, leading to a "quiet revival" where God's presence itself becomes the evangelism strategy. With the local area experiencing massive growth, the church is called to engage this "harvest field", making a personal decision like King David (Psalms 132) to prioritize Jesus, becoming like Him, and making room for Him in every aspect of life.