St Philips Cottesloe - Sermon recordings

Malcolm Potts 13th May 2012 – Psalm 71, God’s character

office — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:30:55 +0000

A stirring reflection from Psalm 71 revealing the character and love of God. Our shame and mindsets are often the barriers that prevent us from knowing this.

Reading Psalm 71

Recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts 6th May 2012 – Seeing Heaven

office — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:30:03 +0000

Heaven – do you ever think about it and what it really means? Malcolm prompts us into thinking about God’s heaven and helps us catch a glimpse.

Readings this week: 1st Reading 2 Peter 3:8-13; 2nd Reading Matthew 6:19-21

Recorded at 9.30 service

Michael Stuart 29 April 2012 – “Trusting in God alone – Say it, mean it, do it!”

office — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:00:30 +0000

Michael Stuart, WA regional officer from Bush Church Aid spoke to the people of St Philips and delivered a powerful message, reminding us that we are ALL called to be God’s people. He reminded us that what God asks of His people is to trust Him and commit to do what God asks of us.

Readings: Joshua 24:14-28; Hebrews 10:19-31

Recorded at the 9am service

Malcolm Potts 22nd April 2012- Resurrecting death!!

office — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:30:23 +0000

Malcolm combined his thought-provoking message with an excerpt from Dr Peter Saul’s video, “Let’s talk about dying” (Dr Saul’s Video is embed below). Peter was the doctor in charge of the Intensive Care Unit at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW.

Readings:1st Reading 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; 2nd Reading John 21:1-8

Recorded at 9.30am service

Pam Kerruish 15 April 2012 – Resurrection People

office — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:30:23 +0000

On this second Sunday after Easter Day, Pam Kerruish gave an impassioned sermon .

Readings:1 John 1:1-22, John 20:19-31

Recorded at 9.30am Service

Malcolm Potts 8 April 2012 – Resurrection Sunday

office — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:00:36 +0000

Malcolm shared his heart Easter Sunday with a Resurrection and life-giving message.

Readings Romans 6:5-14; John 20:1-9; 19-22

Recorded at 9am service

Malcolm Potts 25th March 2012 – “DOS – God’s Operating System”

office — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:30:42 +0000

At this child Baptism Service Malcolm reflected on what Baptism means and the operating system that God uses – DOS (an oldie but a goodie) which stands for - D – die to something, O – open yourself to something; S serve and follow. What is your operating system?

Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 12:20-33

Recorded at 9.30 service

Katrina Holgate 18th March – ‘I really am God’s work of art’

office — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:30:57 +0000

Deacon Katrina Holgate, ordained on 17^th March 2012 spoke for the first time as an ordained Deacon – 1 day old.

Readings: 1st Reading Ephesians 2:1-10; 2nd Reading John 3:14-21.

Recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts 11th March 2012 – The Ten Words

office — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:30:36 +0000

Malcolm asked – “ If you were given the job of leading anywhere up to a million people into a new land, nationhood and faith, how would you go about it? How do you respond to directive leadership? What are the barriers to being told? ” Here we begin an exploration of these issues – listen to the sermon.

Readings: 1^st Exodus 20:1-17; 2^nd John 2:13-22

Recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts 4 March 2012 – Jesus’ road to freedom?

office — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:30:30 +0000

In the ideal world we get everything we need – our security, identity and purpose - from Jesus. In reality people look every which way to get these things before they look to Jesus. In Mark 8 Jesus shows us His way to true freedom.

Readings: 1st Genesis 17:1-7; 2nd Mark 8:31-38

Recorded at 9.30am service

Dr Peter Adam 26 February 2012 – For such a time as this

office — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:30:14 +0000

A powerful sermon delivered by Peter Adam as he spoke about the times in our lives when we know – our time(s) is (are) in God’s hands – for such a time as this!

Readings; 1st reading Esther 4:1-8, 2nd reading Esther 4:9-17

Recorded at 9.30am service

Pam Kerruish 19 February 2012 – Seeing Glory

office — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:30:08 +0000

Hmm – Pam Kerruish gives us a lot to ponder in this deep, thought provoking, wondering journey to see Glory.

1st Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9

Recorded at 9.30 am service

Malcolm Potts February 12 – Talking About the Church

office — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:55 +0000

Malcolm spoke openly about working as a Rector and the roles he undertakes in the Perth Diocese. It’s not your average message from an Anglican vicar!

Readings: 1st Reading: 2 Kings: 5-1-16; 2nd Reading: Mark 1: 40-45

Recorded at 9.30 am.

Malcolm Potts 5 February 2012 – More on God’s Authority

office — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:30:40 +0000

Please listen to Malcolm’s enlightening, entertaining sharing of the truth about God’s Authority – in sickness and in health.

Readings – 1st Reading: Isaiah 40: 25-31; 2nd Reading: Mark 1: 29-39

Recorded at 9.30am Service

Malcolm Potts 29th January 2012 – God’s Authority

office — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:30:15 +0000

Don’t miss hearing Malcolm bring a new perspective on the authority that we as Christians have and experience. He also talks about how we, as Christians, are taken out!

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20; 2nd Reading: Mark 1: 21-28

Recorded at 9.30 am Service

Liz Pemberton 22 January 2012 – God’s Call

office — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:05 +0000

Liz gave an interactive teaching on the Call of God on our lives.

Readings 1st Jonah 3:1-10; 2nd Mark 1:14-20

Recorded at 9am Service

Trevor Parry 15th January ’12 – The voice and call of God

office — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:00:38 +0000

Dr Trevor Parry explored the concepts of the voice and call of God” – exploring ways in which God speaks with, connects with people – using the readings of the day.

Readings 1st : 1 Samuel 3 : 1-10 and 2nd: John 1: 35-51

Recorded at 9am Service

Sally Howe 8th January 2012 – Who is God in our lives?

office — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:00:30 +0000

Sally Howe spoke about “who God is and who we are in relationship to God”.

Readings: 1st Reading 1 Corinthians 12 : 12 – 27; 2nd Reading 1 John 4 : 7 – 21

Recorded at 9am service

Malcolm Potts 1st January 2012 – New year’s Day and wondering ‘what’s new?’

office — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:00:44 +0000

Malcolm reminded us that at the start of the year we should consider our priorities. At St Philips the priorities in 2012 are:

Hospitality to one another
Associate Minister for all St Philips
Stemming personal complacency
Discipling those who want to live as Jesus did

Readings 1st – Leviticus 26:9-13; 2nd – Rev 21:1-7 ; 3rd – John 13:31-35

Recorded at 9m Service

Malcolm Potts Christmas Day 2011 – Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace came into this world

office — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:00:34 +0000

St Philips welcomed in Christmas morning with a warm and vibrant Christmas message about the birth of the Prince of Peace. It is delivered in Malcolm’s unique style – innovative and interactive.

Readings: 1st reading Ephesians 2:13, 14, 15b -18; 2nd reading Luke 2:8-20.

Recorded at 9am service.

Malcolm Potts 18 December 2011 – Why did Jesus come? To bring in the Kingdom

office — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:30:22 +0000

Malcolm continued a series on Why did Jesus come? In Part 4, this week he reminded us that Jesus brought the Kingdom of God to earth, with his birth.

Readings – 1st Reading: Psalm 2; 2nd Reading Matthew 13: 44-53

Recorded at 9.30am Service

Malcolm Potts 11 December ’11- Why did Jesus come? To bring us truth

office — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:30:51 +0000

Part 3 of a series leading to Christmas where Malcolm explores the reasons Jesus came at Christmas time. Today he sort the ‘true’ meaning of TRUTH!

Readings – 1st Reading Romans 1:18-25; 2nd Reading John 18: 28-38a

Recorded at 9.30 service

Malcolm Potts 4 December 2011 – Why did Jesus come? To overcome his enemy the devil.

office — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:30:26 +0000

Part 2 of a series leading to Christmas where Malcolm explores the reasons Jesus came at Christmas time. Today he spoke about the defeat of his enemy the devil.

Baptism service at 9:30am for Samuel Angus Brans and India Skye Curtin.

Readings 1st Reading: Genesis 3: 1-10; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:14-15

Recorded at 9.30 service

Malcolm Potts 27 November – Why did Jesus come? To reveal God’s glory

office — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:30:53 +0000

Part 1 of a series leading to Christmas where Malcolm explored the reasons Jesus came at Christmas time. Today we see it is to reveal God’s glory.

Readings 1st Reading: Exodus 22:12-23; 2nd Reading: John 1: 1- 18

Recorded at 9.30am

Liz Pemberton 20 November 2011 – Jesus Christ is the King

office — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:29:31 +0000

Reverend Liz Pemberton, the Kid’s Church Leader at St Philips, delivered a thought provoking message in the lead-up to Christmas. She asked us to consider the role of Christ the King not just 2000 years ago, but in our lives today; just where is the Kingship/Lordship of Jesus in our lives?

The link to the short video clip Liz showed - That’s my King

Readings: 1st Reading Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; 2nd reading: John 18:33-37

Recorded at 9.30am

Malcolm Potts 13 November 2011 – Among other things

office — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:32:30 +0000

Malcolm spoke from his heart this morning about things happening at St Philips right now.

Malcolm Potts 6 November 2011 – What’s God Like? Part 3

office — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:30:27 +0000

Malcolm asked us to consider the question - ”What’s God like? The just judge or just a judge?” He looked at Matthew 25, verses 31 to 46 to find an answer.

Reading Matthew 25:31-46

Recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts 30 October 2011 – What’s God Like? Part 2

office — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:33:22 +0000

Malcolm continued from his teaching on 16th October, exploring ‘what is God really like?’

Reading: Matthew 15:21-31

Recorded at 9.30am Service

Don West 23 October 2011 – “Lazarus Come Out”

office — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:30:58 +0000

Don West, Principal of Trinity Theological College was the guest at St Philips today. Don delivered a rich, full message from the teaching in John 11 of the story of the death of Lazarus.

1st Reading John 11:1—27 & 2nd Reading John 11:28—44.

Message recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts 16 October – What’s God Like? Part 1

office — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:30:54 +0000

Lead by Malcolm Potts, an interactive exploration of what the father of the prodigal son was really like.

Readings: 1st - Genesis 32: 22-31; 2nd - Luke 15: 11-32.

Recorded at 9.30am service.

Pam Kerruish 9 October 2011 – Finding Access to God

office — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:30:30 +0000

Pam Kerruish delivered a thought provoking message. How do we find access to God when there appear to be so many doors to open? How do we remain hungry and foolish until the end?

1st Reading Exodus 32:1-10; 2nd Reading John 4:1-30

Recorded at 9.30 Service.

Malcolm Potts 2nd October 2011 – GENEROUS!

office — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:30:10 +0000

Malcolm delivered a thought provoking message about what it means to work together and experience the generous heart of Jesus Christ. He also brought the church up to date with developments around the Associate Minister’s appointment and the progress of the St Philips Fund which is set-up to provide for future kingdom, mission work.

1st Reading: Philipians 4: 15-20 2nd Reading: Matthew 20:1-15

Recorded at 9.30 am service

Malcolm Potts, 25th September 2011 – Initiation with the God of wonders…

office — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:30:52 +0000

Malcolm spoke at this service which celebrated a Baptism and Children’s Blessing service and the ’sending out’ of Graham & Alison McKay to Africa to take up a university post in Education about what it really means to be initiated into covenant with Christ. Riveting and real…

1st Reading: Galatians 3: 26-29; 2nd Reading: Matthew 28:16-19

Recorded at 9.30am service.

Jim Crawley 11 September 2011 – Exodus,the story of a miraculous rescue.

office — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:30:05 +0000

Rev Jim Crawley, Assistant Minister at Wanneroo Parish and the locum at Ellenbrook & Greenwood Parishes led the services at St Philips today.

What do we learn about God’s character and our own when we look at the exodus of the Israelites from the reading in Exodus 14.

1^st Reading: Exodus 14:10-31; 2^nd Reading: Matthew 18:21-35

Recorded at 9.30am Service

David Entwistle, 4 September ’11 – God’s helping hand on the treadmill

office — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:30:33 +0000

Visiting this week is David Entwistle, English teacher at Swan Christian College Swan Valley, Trinity Theological College post grad student and intern at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Shenton Park.

David preached from John’s gospel Chapter 1.

Readings: 1st Reading: Romans 13:1-10; 2^nd Reading: John 1:1-14

Recorded at 9.30am service

Malcolm Potts, 28th August 2011 – Suspicion undermines our trust in God

office — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:32:28 +0000

Maclolm exposed the lies that undermine our trust in God. God says to us “We know all things work together for good for those who love God , who are called according to His purpose.” It’s a powerful truth that we all need to hold onto.

Readings: 1st – Psalm 44; 2nd Romans 8: 28-39

Recorded at 9.30 service.

Read the Reflections on God’s Promises here http://stphilips.net.au/musings/2011/08/30/

Malcolm Potts, 21 August – Looking out for your mates

office — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:30:32 +0000

Listen to this powerful message about how God supports us through the radical events in our life, even if we have it the wrong way around.

1st Reading:Colossians 3: 12-17; 2nd Reading: John 13:31-35

Recorded at the 9.30 Service.

Malcolm Potts, 14th August – The Servant Reigns

office — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:30:01 +0000

Malcolm Potts took us on a journey through the final chapters of Isaiah Chapters 58-66 and looked at the future with a thought provoking conclusion by looking at…(what?). Listen and find out!

Recorded at 9.30 service.

Pam Kerruish, 7th August – Isaiah and the Servant Sings

office — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:30:11 +0000

Pam Kerruish spoke about the far reaching impact of God in our lives. Pam referenced the book by David Pawson, Come With Me Through -ISAIAH.

Readings: 1^st Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12; 2^nd Reading: Mark 15: 22-32; 3^rd Reading: Acts 8: 26-35

Recorded at 9:30am Service

Rob Jobling, 31st July – God is greater than Cyrus

office — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:30:02 +0000

A farewell teaching from visiting minister Rev Rob Jobling of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa from the Book of Isaiah Chapters 40 to 48. Rob looks at the first of the five servant songs.

1^st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4 and 2^nd Reading: John 13:12-17.

Recorded at 9:30am Service.