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Weekly sermons from the pulpit of Erindale Bible Chapel. Sermons are recorded from the church sanctuary @ 10:30 a.m. and podcast audio files are posted every Sunday evening. All links are available at www.erindale.org . You can also access previous weeks video sermons via our website @ www.erindale.org , and podcasts on any podcast provider.

  1. 2D AGO

    Jephthah: The Manipulative Negotiator - March 15 2026

    In moments of crisis, people often turn to negotiation. When trouble comes, we begin to bargain. “God, if You will help me out of this situation, then I will do this for You.” It is a very human instinct. We try to strike a deal with God, as though His mercy could be earned or His help secured by our promises. That instinct lies near the heart of the story before us in Book of Judges 10:6–12:7. Israel had again turned away from the Lord, chasing the gods of the nations around them. Their suffering was not accidental. It was the just consequence of their rebellion. Yet in remarkable patience and compassion, God was still willing to rescue His undeserving people. Into that desperate moment steps Jephthah. He is a capable warrior and a shrewd negotiator, but he is also deeply flawed. His story is filled with bargaining, manipulation, and tragic consequences. Jephthah shows us what happens when we approach God with the instincts of the world rather than the trust of faith. Yet even through this broken deliverer, God still shows mercy to His people. And Jephthah’s limitations point us forward to a far greater Deliverer, Jesus Christ, who does not bargain for our salvation but freely gives Himself to accomplish it. Series: Judges: The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 10-12 Speaker: Pastor David Hallet

    46 min

  2. MAR 8

    Abominable Abimelech - March 8 2026

    Power can be a dangerous thing in the hands of the wrong person. When leadership becomes driven by ambition, insecurity, or selfish desire, it quickly turns destructive. History repeatedly shows that when leaders pursue their own glory rather than the good of the people they serve, communities suffer. Sadly, the same danger can appear among the people of God. Leadership that should protect and guide can instead manipulate, divide, and harm. Judges 9 tells one of the darkest stories in the book of Judges. Abimelech seizes power through violence, eliminating his own brothers in order to crown himself king. His rule is built on treachery and sustained by fear. Yet as the chapter unfolds, we see that wicked leadership never stands securely for long. God is not indifferent to injustice. Even when His people suffer under corrupt power, He remains both their defender and the righteous judge who eventually brings evil to account. At the same time, the story warns us about the danger of selfish leadership that seeks position rather than service. God’s people need leaders who reflect His character, not their own ambition. Ultimately, the failures of Abimelech point us to our need for a very different King, Jesus Christ. Unlike Abimelech, Jesus did not seize power by destroying others; He gave His life to save them. Series: Judges: The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 9 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    45 min

  3. MAR 1

    Prayer and Praise Sunday: Praying for Power and Love - March 1 2026

    In a world where our prayers often shrink to the size of our problems, the apostle Paul stretches them to the size of God. In Ephesians 3:14–21, we overhear a prayer that refuses to settle for surface change. Paul is not content with improved circumstances, better moods, or minor adjustments in behavior. He prays for something far deeper—power in the inner being and love that surpasses knowledge. That has massive implications for us. It means that Christian maturity is not mainly about managing life more efficiently; it is about being strengthened by God Himself. It means that love is not merely a virtue we attempt, but a reality God must root and ground within us. It means our prayers should not be timid requests for survival, but bold appeals for transformation. Paul’s prayer teaches us to ask for what only God can do. To pray for power that changes hearts. To pray for love that stretches beyond comfort zones. To pray with confidence that God is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or imagine. If this is how Paul prays, then perhaps we have been praying too small. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    1h 24m

  4. FEB 22

    The Desire for More: The Endless Pursuit - February 22 2026

    The pursuit of “more” can quietly entrap the heart, convincing us that just a little extra—money, success, status—will finally bring peace. Yet Scripture reminds us that “godliness with contentment is great gain.” True contentment is not having everything we want, but trusting the hands shaping our lives and resting in the peace we already have with God through Christ. The message contrasts the false promise of riches with the greater treasure found in pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and godliness. Greed is more than loving money—it is asking money to provide what only God can give. Instead of striving harder for satisfaction, believers are called to replace false treasures with the lasting hope rooted in God’s love. Through reflection, prayer, and even practical steps like examining our budgets, this sermon challenges us to consider where our hearts are anchored and invites us to pursue contentment grounded in Christ alone. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Guest Speaker: Nick Heusterberg

    39 min

  5. FEB 15

    When a Deliverer Loses His Way - February 15 2026

    Success can be a dangerous season for God’s people, especially for those in leadership. The greatest threats often do not come in moments of fear or weakness, but after victory, when admiration grows and vigilance fades. Judges 8 confronts us with this uncomfortable truth. It shows how a God-appointed deliverer can slowly lose his way, not through open rebellion at first, but through subtle shifts of the heart. The decline follows a troubling pattern. Resentment takes root when criticism is no longer received humbly. Revenge follows when personal honour begins to matter more than God’s glory. Eventually, leadership goes rogue, when outward devotion to the Lord masks an inward drift toward self-rule. None of this happens overnight. It unfolds gradually, step by step, until the leader who once depended fully on God now leads in ways that confuse and harm God’s people. This passage presses an important question on us. Where is our confidence placed? If our hope rests in human leaders, even gifted and God-used ones, we will always be disappointed. Scripture is honest about that reality. But it also points us beyond failed deliverers to a faithful One. Hebrews 12:1-3 calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Unlike every human leader, He does not drift, retaliate, or grasp for power. He endured the cross, remained obedient, and now reigns in glory. When deliverers lose their way, Jesus never will. Series: Judges: The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 8 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    52 min

  6. FEB 8

    God Guides Gutless Gideon - February 8 2026

    When we think of heroes of faith, we often imagine bold confidence and fearless action. Gideon does not fit that picture at first glance. In Judges 6 and 7, we meet a man hiding from his enemies, doubting his own ability, and repeatedly asking God for reassurance. By human standards, Gideon appears weak and hesitant. Yet God chooses him to deliver Israel from the oppressive hand of the Midianites. The story of Gideon reminds us that God does not wait for fearless people before He acts. Instead, He patiently works through fearful people who are willing to listen and obey. Again and again, God meets Gideon in his anxiety, confirms His calling, and gently leads him forward step by step. God reduces Gideon’s army, not to embarrass him, but to teach him that victory depends on the Lord and not on human strength. In this passage, we are invited to see the faithfulness of God more than the flaws of Gideon. The focus is not on a gutless judge becoming brave by his own effort, but on a gracious God who guides, reassures, and empowers His servant. This same God still works through weakness to accomplish His saving purposes today. Series: Judges: The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 6-7 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    58 min

  7. FEB 1

    The Prophetess, The Participant, and The Peg - January 25, 2026

    Judges 4 reminds us that God delights to bring deliverance in ways that overturn human expectations and magnify His own glory. Israel once again finds itself oppressed because of disobedience, crushed under the power of a formidable enemy with iron chariots and a ruthless commander. Yet the Lord’s answer to this crisis is not a single heroic figure, but a surprising combination of servants whom He chooses and empowers. Deborah stands at the centre as a prophetess and judge, faithfully declaring the word of the Lord and calling God’s people to trust and obey Him. Barak is summoned to lead the battle, not because of his confidence or strength, but because God appoints him for the task and promises victory. Though his faith is hesitant, Barak still steps forward in obedience and witnesses the Lord scatter the enemy. Jael then enters the story in an unexpected and decisive moment. With courage and resolve, she becomes the instrument through whom God brings the final blow against Israel’s oppressor. Together, Deborah, Barak, and Jael show us that God saves His people through willing obedience, not human greatness. Their story directs our eyes away from themselves and toward the Lord, who alone deserves the glory for deliverance. Series: Judges: The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 4-5 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    47 min

  8. JAN 18

    The Spirit-led Avenger and The Southpaw Assassin - January 18 2026

    The book of Judges confronts us with a sobering cycle that repeats itself throughout Israel’s early history in the land. God’s people forget the Lord, turn to sin, and find themselves oppressed by enemies they cannot overcome on their own. Yet again and again, the Lord responds not with abandonment, but with faithfulness. Judges chapter 3 introduces us to two unlikely deliverers, Othniel and Ehud, through whom God rescues His suffering people. Othniel appears as a capable and faithful leader, empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to bring rest to the land. Ehud, by contrast, is unexpected and unconventional, a left-handed man whom God uses in a surprising way to defeat a powerful oppressor. Together, their stories remind us that deliverance does not depend on human strength, status, or strategy, but on the saving power of God who keeps His covenant promises. Yet even these deliverances are temporary. Israel’s peace is short lived, and the cycle of sin soon begins again. Judges 3 points us beyond Othniel and Ehud to our deeper need for a greater deliverer. We need a Saviour who does not merely rescue for a season, but who saves fully and forever. In Jesus Christ, God’s faithfulness reaches its fullest expression, providing the ultimate deliverance from sin, death, and judgement for all who trust in Him. Series: Judges - The Flawed and the Faithful Scripture: Judges 3:7-30 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

    54 min
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Weekly sermons from the pulpit of Erindale Bible Chapel. Sermons are recorded from the church sanctuary @ 10:30 a.m. and podcast audio files are posted every Sunday evening. All links are available at www.erindale.org . You can also access previous weeks video sermons via our website @ www.erindale.org , and podcasts on any podcast provider.

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    Erindale Bible Chapel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    352
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    © Erindale Bible Chapel
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