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9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour Exodus 20:1-16 12 April 2026 Robin Vonk

"The more you listen, the more you learn" In this episode of Stories of the Saints, David shares: About learning to be a good listener. His testimony and growing faith. About raising kids Advice for families, Dads and Husbands about his working life About learning not to be ashamed of the gospel What happens at the 8 am service and about Traditions And, much more. "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" - Psalm 51:10

Sermon Series: Easter Sermon Title: His Life for Ours Bible Passage: Isaiah 53:10–12 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 5 April 2026 | 9:30am Easter Sunday brings us to the climax of the gospel story. In Isaiah 53:10–12, we see that the suffering of the servant was not an accident, but the very plan of God. What seemed like defeat on the cross is revealed as victory—God’s purpose to save sinners through the sacrifice of His Son. In this sermon, we will explore how this passage points us beyond the suffering to the triumph. The servant who was crushed now lives. The one who bore sin now justifies many. Through His sacrifice, forgiveness is secured, and through His resurrection, new life is given. This is the great exchange at the heart of the gospel: Jesus takes our sin, and we receive His righteousness. This sermon will show that Easter is not only about what Jesus has done, but what He now offers. Because He lives, those who trust in Him are no longer defined by guilt or death, but by grace and life. The risen Christ stands victorious, interceding for His people and inviting all to share in the salvation He has accomplished. As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded that His life for ours is not just a moment in history—it is the hope that transforms our present and secures our future.

Sermon Series: Easter Sermon Title: His Life for Ours Bible Passage: Isaiah 52:13–53:9 Preacher: Ian Morrison Date & Time: Good Friday, 3 April 2026 | 9:30 am On Good Friday, we come face to face with one of the most profound and moving passages in all of Scripture. Isaiah 52:13–53:9 paints a vivid picture of the suffering servant—the One who is rejected, pierced, and crushed—not for His own sins, but for ours. This passage reveals the depth of human sin and the even greater depth of God’s love. The servant is despised and rejected, bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows. He is wounded for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities, and by His wounds we are healed. What looks like defeat is, in fact, the very means by which God brings forgiveness and peace. On the cross, Jesus fulfils this prophecy completely. He takes our place, bearing the judgment we deserve, so that we might receive the life we could never earn. His suffering is not meaningless—it is substitution. His death is not the end—it is the doorway to salvation. This Good Friday message will invite us to consider the cost of our redemption and the wonder of God’s grace. In Christ, our sin is laid on Him, and His righteousness is given to us. His life for ours—the innocent for the guilty, the righteous for the unrighteous—so that we might be brought back to God.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 8. You Shall Not Steal Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–15 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 9:30am “You shall not steal” may sound simple, but this command reaches into every corner of our lives. In Exodus 20:15, God calls His people to respect what belongs to others, living with honesty, integrity, and trust. At its heart, this command is about more than taking what is not ours—it is about recognising God as the true provider and living contentedly under His care. Greed, envy, and a lack of trust in God can lead us to take, withhold, or manipulate in ways that dishonour Him and harm others. God’s law reveals both the goodness of His design and the ways we fall short. The gospel speaks directly into this brokenness. Though we have taken what is not ours—whether in actions, time, or trust—Jesus gives what we could never earn. He who had all riches became poor for our sake, so that through His death and resurrection we might receive forgiveness and true riches in Him. Instead of taking, Christ gives; instead of grasping, He lays down His life. In Him, we are not only forgiven, but transformed into people who reflect His generosity. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will show that God’s command is not merely about restraint, but about renewal. In Christ, we are freed from the need to grasp and invited to live with open hands—trusting God’s provision and using what He has given to bless others.

In today's episode, Kylie tells her story of life and faith. Some things she shares are: Growing up in Albion Park & in a Christian home Doubts and questioning, but remaining in Jesus Joys & challenges of being a Mum Advice for younger & older self Life in/with church Women's Ministry "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:1-2 Link to Connections Newsletter: ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yr3JkOsofZ8Z-cYIokVNflZf65YN0mko/view⁠ [Isaac's Note: Colin Buchanan has a cool song on this verse, it was stuck in my head while editing the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpsWMQ_tP7U]

Sermon Title: Praying with Paul Bible Passage: Ephesians 1:15–23 Preacher: Ken Coleman Date & Time: Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 9:30am In Ephesians 1:15-23, the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers is rich, deep, and centred entirely on the work of God in Christ. In Praying with Paul, we will explore what it means to pray not merely for circumstances to change, but for hearts to be opened to the fullness of the gospel. Paul prays that God would give His people spiritual wisdom, that they would truly know Him, and that the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened. He longs for them to grasp the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power. And this power, Paul says, is the very power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the Father’s right hand—far above every rule and authority. This is where the gospel shines through Paul’s prayer. The risen Christ is not distant but reigning. The same power that brought Him from death to life now works in those who trust Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers are brought into a relationship with God, given a secure hope, and united to the One who fills all things. This sermon will invite us to pray differently—to pray with gospel-shaped priorities, longing for deeper knowledge of Christ, greater confidence in God’s promises, and renewed strength to live as His people. As we “pray with Paul,” we will see that true prayer is not about trying to get God’s attention but responding to the glorious truth of what He has already done for us in Jesus.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 7. You Shall Not Commit Adultery Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–14 Preacher: Ian Morrison Date & Time: Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 9:30am The seventh commandment calls God’s people to faithfulness in one of the most personal and powerful areas of life. Exodus 20:14, “You shall not commit adultery” is a call to honour God’s design for love, covenant, and commitment. Marriage is given as a reflection of faithfulness, trust, and self-giving love. In today's sermon, we will see that this command goes beyond outward actions to the condition of the heart. As Jesus teaches, unfaithfulness can begin in our desires, our thoughts, and the way we treat others. God’s standard is not only about avoiding betrayal, but about cultivating purity, integrity, and love that reflects His character. The gospel meets us in our failure here. Where we have been unfaithful—in action, thought, or desire—Jesus remains perfectly faithful. Throughout Scripture, God’s relationship with His people is described like a marriage, and despite our wandering, Christ loves His people with unwavering commitment. At the cross, He gives Himself for an unfaithful people, bearing our sin and restoring us through His grace. Through His resurrection, He offers forgiveness, renewal, and the power to live differently. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s command is not about restriction alone, but about restoration. In Christ, we are called into lives marked by faithfulness, purity, and love—reflecting the steadfast love of the One who is always faithful to us.

Listen to the story of Chelsea as she shares about her life, faith, and her desire for children. "Jesus wept." - John 11:35 "He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." - Matthew 8:26Songs: Feelings and Faith - Tyler Corbin Come on Love - Jimmy Clifton I Will Never Be The Same Chords - Sam Wall Carpenter Boy - Caleb King  [playlist to be added]

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 6. You Shall Not Murder Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–13 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 9:30am The command “You shall not murder” may seem straightforward, yet it reaches far deeper than the act itself. In Exodus 20:13, God affirms the sacred value of human life—life created in His image and worthy of dignity, protection, and care. This command calls God’s people not only to refrain from violence, but to cultivate hearts that value and preserve life. In this sermon, we will see that this command exposes more than outward behaviour. As Jesus later teaches, anger, hatred, and contempt can also reveal hearts that fall short of God’s intention for human relationships. God’s law shows us how seriously He values life, while also revealing how deeply we need His mercy. The gospel speaks powerfully into this reality. Jesus Christ, the innocent one, was put to death by sinful humanity. Yet through His death and resurrection, God brings forgiveness and new life to those who turn to Him. The cross exposes the depth of human sin while displaying the greater depth of God’s grace. In Christ, we are forgiven for the ways we have harmed others in thought, word, or deed, and we are transformed to become people who seek peace, reconciliation, and the flourishing of life. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s command is not merely a restriction—it is a call to cherish life as He does. Through the power of the gospel, we are invited to move from anger to grace, from destruction to restoration, reflecting the life-giving character of the God who made us.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 5. Honour Your Parents Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–12 Preacher: Ian Morrison Date & Time: Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 6:00pm The fifth commandment marks a turning point in the Ten Commandments—moving from our relationship with God to our relationships with others. In Exodus 20:12, God calls His people to honour their father and mother, grounding family life in respect, gratitude, and trust. This command is both deeply practical and profoundly spiritual, shaping the way we understand authority, responsibility, and love. In Honour Your Parents, we will explore what it truly means to honour—not merely outward obedience, but a heart posture that values, respects, and seeks the good of those God has placed in authority over us. For some, this command brings gratitude and joy; for others, it raises questions shaped by pain or disappointment. God’s word speaks into all of it with wisdom and grace. The gospel meets us here as well. None of us have honoured perfectly—whether as children or as parents. Yet Jesus did. He honoured His earthly parents and perfectly obeyed His heavenly Father, even to the point of death on a cross. Where we have failed in love and obedience, Christ has been faithful. Through His death and resurrection, we are forgiven for our shortcomings and adopted into God’s family, learning what true honour looks like through His Spirit at work in us. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this sermon will show how this command is not simply about family structure, but about reflecting the character of God in our relationships. In Christ, we are given both the example and the grace to honour well, building homes and communities shaped by humility, respect, and love.

Learn about David's life, hear his testimony, and find out what it means to be a warden in this episode of Stories of the Saints "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." - Proverbs 4:7

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 4. Remember the Sabbath Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–11 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 9:30 am In Exodus 20:1–11, the command to remember the Sabbath stands as both a gift and a challenge. In a restless world driven by productivity and pressure, God calls His people to stop, to rest, and to trust. The Sabbath is not merely about a day off—it is about remembering who God is, what He has done, and where true life is found. We see that this command is rooted in creation and redemption. God rested after His work of creation, setting a rhythm of work and worship into the fabric of life. He also rescued His people from slavery, reminding them that they are no longer defined by endless labour but by His saving grace. Yet the Sabbath ultimately points beyond itself to the gospel. We often live as though everything depends on us—our effort, our control, our success. But in Jesus Christ, the work that truly matters has already been accomplished. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus secures our salvation, inviting us into a deeper rest: freedom from striving to earn God’s favour. He calls the weary to come to Him and find rest for their souls. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this sermon will help us rediscover Sabbath not as a burden, but as a blessing. It is a weekly reminder that God is Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer—and that in Christ, we can cease from our anxious labour and trust in His finished work.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 3. You Shall Not Take the Name of the LORD Your God in Vain Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–7 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 9:30 am God’s name is not just a word—it reveals His character, His covenant love, and His holy authority. In Exodus 20:1–7, the third commandment calls God’s people to honour His name, refusing to misuse it in careless speech, empty promises, or hypocritical living. In this sermon, we will see that this command reaches far beyond avoiding certain phrases. It confronts the way we represent God with our words, our worship, and our lives. To bear His name is a privilege—but it is also a responsibility. This sermon will also show how the gospel speaks into our failure. We have not honoured God’s name as we should. We have spoken lightly, lived inconsistently, and at times claimed His name without reflecting His heart. Yet Jesus perfectly honoured His Father’s name. In every word and deed, Christ revealed the glory of God without distortion. At the cross, He bore the judgment we deserve for dishonouring God, and through His resurrection, He restores us to a life that reflects God’s holiness and grace. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will invite us to treasure God’s name, to speak it with reverence, and to live in a way that brings Him honour. Empowered by the gospel, we are not only warned against misuse—we are called into joyful witness, bearing His name faithfully before the world.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 2. You Shall Not Make for Yourself an Idol Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–6 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 6:00pm The second commandment goes deeper than what we worship—it confronts how we worship. In Exodus 20:1–6, God forbids His people from making images to represent Him or replacing Him with something they can see, shape, or control. At its heart, this command reveals a God who cannot be reduced, managed, or remade in our image. In this sermon, we will explore how idolatry is not only about statues and shrines but also about distorting God to fit our preferences. Even well-intentioned hearts can create a god who is safer, more convenient, or more comfortable than the living Lord who reveals Himself in His word. This sermon will show how the gospel speaks directly into this struggle. Left to ourselves, we reshape God and give our devotion to created things. But God, in grace, makes Himself known—not through an image, but through a person. Jesus Christ is the true image of the invisible God. In His life, death, and resurrection, God reveals His holiness, mercy, and love in a way no idol ever could. Through Christ, we are forgiven for false worship and restored to a right relationship with the God who shows steadfast love to thousands who love Him. As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will call us to reject false images of God and to worship Him as He truly is—listening to His voice, trusting His character, and delighting in the grace He has revealed in Jesus.

Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments Sermon Title: 1. You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me Bible Passage: Exodus 20:1–3 Preacher: Robin Vonk Date & Time: Sunday, 1 February 2026 | 6:00pm The Ten Commandments do not begin with rules, but with grace. Before God calls His people to obedience, He reminds them that He is the Lord who rescued them from slavery. In this sermon, Robin will explore the first and foundational commandment—and why it still speaks powerfully to our hearts today. In Exodus 20:1–3, God declares His exclusive claim on His people’s worship. He alone is worthy of trust, devotion, and allegiance. Yet this command also exposes how easily our hearts turn to lesser gods (i.e. security, success, comfort, relationships, or control), looking to them for the life only God can give. This sermon will show how the gospel fulfils this commandment. We have all failed to love God above all else, but Jesus never did. Where we have placed other gods before the Lord, Christ remained perfectly faithful. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus frees us not only from guilt but from the false gods that enslave us. In Him, we are forgiven and invited back into wholehearted worship of the one true God. As we begin The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s law is not a burden, but a gift—calling us away from what cannot save and toward the only God who truly gives life.

Sermon Series: Witnesses for Christ Sermon Title: Boldness in the Face of Opposition Bible Passage: Acts 4:1–21 Preacher: Mitch Cornford Date & Time: Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 6:00 pm In Acts 4, the first miracle-fuelled witness of the church is met not with celebration, but with resistance. Peter and John are arrested, questioned, and warned to stop speaking in the name of Jesus. Yet instead of retreating in fear, they speak with remarkable clarity and courage. Boldness in the Face of Opposition explores where that courage comes from—and why it still matters today. At the heart of their boldness is the gospel itself. Peter proclaims that Jesus Christ, whom the leaders crucified, has been raised from the dead by God, and that salvation is found in no one else. The same name that brought healing to a broken man now stands as the only hope for a broken world. Opposition cannot silence this message, because it is rooted in the power of the risen Christ. This sermon will show that gospel boldness is not confidence in ourselves, but trust in Jesus. The apostles are ordinary, untrained men, yet their courage exposes an extraordinary reality: they have been with Jesus. Even when threatened, they choose obedience to God over approval from people, convinced that what they have seen and heard cannot be kept quiet. As part of the Witnesses for Christ series, this message will challenge and encourage us to stand firm in our faith. In a world that may resist the claims of Christ, we are called to speak the truth in love, trusting that the same gospel that sustained the early church still gives boldness, hope, and life today.

Sermon Series: Witnesses for Christ Sermon Title: Who Holds the Power? Bible Passage: Acts 4:1–21 Preacher: Joe Upton Date & Time: Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 9:30am In Acts 4, the joyful witness of the early church collides head-on with opposition and authority. Peter and John are arrested, questioned, and warned by the very powers that once condemned Jesus. Yet the real question beneath the tension is this: who truly holds the power? In Acts 4, we will see that although religious and political leaders appear to control the situation, the authority of God cannot be silenced. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly proclaims the gospel: Jesus Christ—crucified by human hands and raised by God—is the cornerstone, and salvation is found in no one else. The risen Jesus stands at the centre of their courage, their message, and their hope. This passage reminds us that the gospel often provokes resistance because it challenges false sources of power and security. Human authority can threaten, intimidate, and restrain—but it cannot forgive sins, raise the dead, or change hearts. Only Jesus has that power. The same Lord rejected by the leaders is the One God has exalted, offering salvation and new life to all who trust in Him. This sermon will encourage us to consider where we place our confidence. Like the apostles, we are called to obey God rather than people, to speak what we have seen and heard, and to trust that the power of the gospel is greater than any opposition we may face.

Sermon Series: Witnesses for Christ Sermon Title: A Healing and a Message Bible Passage: Acts 3 Preacher: Jaxon Brown Date & Time: Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 9:30am In Acts 3, an ordinary moment at the temple becomes an extraordinary witness to the power and grace of God. A man lame from birth is healed in the name of Jesus, and the miracle opens the door for a bold gospel message. What begins as an act of compassion becomes a public testimony pointing unmistakably to Christ. In this sermon, A Healing and a Message, we will see that the miracle is never the end in itself—it is a sign pointing to something greater. Peter makes it clear that healing does not come from human power or holiness, but from Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen Servant of God. The crowd is confronted with the reality of their sin, yet also with the overwhelming mercy of God who calls them to repent, turn back, and find “times of refreshing” in Christ. This passage reminds us that the gospel always holds together truth and grace. We are guilty, yet forgiven. We are broken, yet offered restoration. Jesus, whom the world rejected, is the very one God raised from the dead to bring healing—not only to bodies, but to hearts and souls. As part of the Witnesses for Christ series, this sermon will challenge us to see how God uses transformed lives, faithful obedience, and courageous proclamation to make Jesus known. Like Peter and John, we are called not only to care for people’s needs, but to clearly testify to the saving power of Jesus—the only name by which we can be healed and made new.

Sermon Series: Witnesses for Christ Sermon Title: The Unexpected and Unsurprising Healing Bible Passage: Acts 3 Preacher: Isaac Baker Date & Time: Sunday, 18 January 2026 | 6:00pm In Acts 3, God works in a way that is both startling and strangely familiar. A man who has never walked is suddenly healed—and yet, for those who know the heart of God, this act of power is no surprise at all. In The Unexpected and Unsurprising Healing, we will explore how this miracle captures the very nature of the gospel: God interrupting ordinary life with extraordinary grace. The healing at the temple gate is unexpected for the man who asks only for coins, but unsurprising because it flows from the name of Jesus Christ. Peter makes clear that this restoration does not come from human strength or spiritual effort, but from faith in the risen Jesus—the One whom the people rejected, crucified, and yet whom God raised from the dead. This sermon will trace how the miracle becomes a message. The crowd is confronted with their sin, yet also invited into hope. Through repentance and faith, God offers forgiveness, renewal, and “times of refreshing” through Christ. The same Jesus who healed a broken body now offers healing for broken hearts, calling all people to turn to Him and live. As part of the Witnesses for Christ series, this message will remind us that the gospel still surprises the spiritually poor, while remaining wonderfully consistent with who God has always been—gracious, powerful, and faithful to save. We are called, like Peter and John, to be witnesses who point beyond the miracle to Jesus, the crucified and risen Saviour, in whose name true healing is found.