St Paul's Box Hill Podcast

St Paul's Lutheran Church Box Hill

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The mind of Christ

Philippians 2 calls us to live with the mind of Christ: not through self-denial or unhealthy submission, but by looking beyond ourselves to the needs of others. Jesus reveals a God who gives himself in love, moves towards the vulnerable, and invites us into a life where God is already at work.[Pentecost 18]
Sep 19

Jonah jealous of a generous God. How about you?

In both our Old Testament and Gospel readings today, we hear of Gods amazing generous gift of grace toward sinful people. In the story of Jonah, it is the people of Nineveh, a great city, who are given the grace of Gods Word to call them to repentance. And repent they do! And this makes Jonah both angry and jealous. In a different way, Jesus tells a parable of workers who are called throughout a day to work in a vineyard. The owner of the vineyard is so gracious and generous that he pays those who work just one hour the same that he pays those who worked all day. And those who worked all day are angry and jealous. Like the thief on the cross to whom Jesus says today you will be with me in paradise, God is generous with his gift of saving grace. How do we respond? Are we too, sometimes jealous even though we have received such grace? [Pentecost 17]
Sep 12

Mercy, truth and grace

In Matthews gospel Jesus calls us to a forgiveness that refuses to keep score, while recognising that forgiveness does not mean ignoring harm or abandoning accountability. As a Christian community, we are called to tell the truth, protect those who are hurt, seek repentance and justice, and extend the abundant mercy we have first received from God. [Pentecost 16]
Sep 5

Do this in remembrance of me

In the gift of the Lords Supper Jesus calls us to remember. What does he mean by this? Today we unpack the amazing timeless and eternal life gift in the Lords Supper where Jesus gives his body and blood for us.
Aug 29

When we get Jesus wrong

In today's Gospel reading, Peter rightly confesses Jesus as Messiah yet misunderstands what that means. Jesus calls us beyond a manageable, comfortable faith to follow him through costly love, vulnerability, service and surrender. Taking up our cross means moving towards those who hurt and are excluded, trusting Gods grace and resurrection. [Pentecost 14]
Aug 22

But who do you say Jesus is?

Today we hear Jesus ask who do you say that I am? Just as Jesus asked his disciples who were with him on earth a long time ago, so he asks us who are his disciples on earth today. How do you answer? Today well explore that people have responded to Jesus question in many different ways. Well explore and learn about the shared answer that Christians around the world make when we confess the Nicene Creed. [Pentecost 13]
Aug 15

How much more! God’s amazing generosity for you

Jesus moves into Gentile territory where he meets a foreigner, a woman from Canaan, with amazing faith. She asks Jesus for help for her daughter tormented by demons. Jesus tells her he is only sent to the lost sheep of Israel and the disciples plead for Jesus to send her away. But she persists and says even the crumbs from Jesus table which fall for the dogs are enough. Jesus says woman you have great faith and he grants her daughter freedom from the demons. Jesus crumbs are enough but he has so much more in mind to give. He has his feast of victory to give to this woman and her daughter and to you and me who hold on to him in faith. Today we explore the wonders of Gods so much more plan for us. [Pentecost 12]
Aug 8

The gospel is for EVERYONE

What happens when we stop listening to God? The apostle Paul addresses this question head on in Romans especially in relation to the Jewish people who first received the promises of God in the Old Testament. They received the promises but stopped listening and rejecting his Son. Paul wants them to know the truth. Jesus is Lord and the good news of his death and resurrection is for everyone, both Jews and Gentiles. God is never silent and never gives up in his speaking the good news to his people. The call for all people is to listen anew to God and to share the good news with everyone. [Pentecost 11]

St Paul's Lutheran Church Box Hill Podcast

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St Paul's Lutheran Church Box Hill
Years Active

2021 - 2026
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29
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Clean
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