Parkhurst Community Church

In this sermon Doug unpacks the idea of God's holiness and discusses profound implications of it on our lives, and how Jesus' sacrifice enables us to be positionally and progressively holy, transforming us to look more like him.

In this sermon, Dave explores how we can worship God with our entire lives – our possessions, money, and work. He emphasises that stewardship should be the guiding principle for a life that brings us joy, blesses others, and glorifies God.

In this sermon Doug unpacks some verses on Acts on what a church is and how it should function as the body with Christ at the head.

We live busy and exhausting lives with very little margin. In this sermon, Dave takes us on Elijah's journey from burnout to rest and how this can teach us to slow down, pray, rest, and pursue God's presence and help us to reorganise our lives to live more deeply in his rest so that we can become more wholehearted in our worship of Christ.

In this sermon, Doug Kicks off our new series "Wholehearted" based on Psalm 86:11. Discover what it means to have an undivided heart, loving God with all your being, and how to cultivate delightful obedience in your relationship with Him.

In this sermon, Doug emphasises the ongoing need for God's grace throughout the new year, even if we don't feel significantly changed. Focusing on a prayer by Paul for the Ephesians, he encourages us to adopt it for our own spiritual growth and to intercede for others.

In this sermon Dave shares the Good News of Christmas and shows how Jesus enters into our desperste situation, meets us exactly where we're at and brings us hope and joy

As we look at what Jesus is saying in this passage he draws our attention to 4 groups of people; the poor, the captives, the blind and the oppressed. These groups metaphorically represent our spiritual needs, and Jesus demonstrates Himself as the source of healing and restoration in every area.

In this passage, Mary, upon learning of her divine role, responds with a song of profound praise, the Magnificat. This hymn is a testament to her deep gratitude for God's personal, redeeming, and covenant grace. As we delve into these facets of God's love, we are humbled and inspired to marvel at His glory.

This is the first sermon in our Advent series, where we will delve into the profound prophecies of Isaiah and their fulfilment in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In this sermon Doug will unpack the second prophecy in Isaiah, exploring the four names given to Jesus and their significance for us today.

In this sermon Doug encourages us to shift our focus from marvelling at creation to worshiping the Creator, rediscovering the wonder of the incarnation during the Advent season. mar

This sermon explores the importance of consecration, urging us to surrender our lives fully to God by removing anything that hinders us, giving up personal desires and yielding to His perfect plan for our lives.

In this sermon Guest Preacher, Mitch Thomson, explores Psalm 131, showing us how humility, trust, and surrender can bring rest to our souls and purpose to our lives, even in the midst of chaos.

This passage reminds us that God is able to protect us from stumbling, both internally and externally. Despite our struggles and doubts, His power keeps us secure in Christ. We can therefore rest in God's ability to present us blameless before Him and rejoice in His majesty and glory.

In this passage of Jude we see how we can counter false teaching by ⁠waiting eagerly for Jesus' return, cultivating a relationship with God, by abiding in His love and extending mercy to the doubters, the wandering and the lost.

These verses draw our attention to false teachers who prioritise their own interests over God's truth, this can shipwreck people's faith and hurts them. This highlights the critical need for genuine leaders who teach God's truth.

In this story of Mark we see how God restores him and takes him from being "useless" to useful in ministry, and how God does the same thing today.

The Gospel of John emphasises the importance of consistently pointing others to Jesus, regardless of the cost, to help them believe that Jesus is the Son of God and receive eternal life. Be consistent, unreserved, and fearless in sharing the Gospel, trusting Jesus to do the rest.

Jude uses three Old Testament examples to expose the errors of false teachings. These historical events serve as a warning about the same mistakes being made today. We need to be vigilant and self-examine to ensure we're not falling into these traps. Living under God's grace is essential. We need to place our hope, trust, and faith in Him daily.

False teachers subtly promote a distorted gospel, twisting God's grace into a license for sin and self-centeredness. Believers must contend for the faith, upholding the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ, trusting in His authority and finished work, and rejecting additions or subtractions that undermine God's sovereignty and grace.