Category Archives: Sermons

It was a privilege to have Andrew Robertson give his first sermon at Manly Life last Sunday. Andrew is a solicitor in Sydney and has a strong emerging gift as a teacher. Andrew shared from Ezekiel 36 the amazing promise of being given a new heart and God putting his Spirit in us. To listenContinue reading “Andrew’s Sermon on Ezekiel 36”

We all long to live productive, abundant, fruitful lives… but how do we do it? In this talk, Pastor Tim looks at John 15 and Jesus call to abide in him. He is the vine, we are the branches, and when we stay connected, it produces fruit in our lives. In this talk you willContinue reading “Living Productive, Abundant, Fruitful Lives”

Welcome to Manly Life Church! As we concluded our series in Romans we find a woman named Junia called outstanding amongst the Apostles. In Acts 2 the sign of the new era of God’s Spirit being poured out is men and women prophesying. In Galatians 3:28 we are told that there is neither male norContinue reading “Should Women Preach?”

In this talk from Manly Life Church, Pastor Tim looks at Roman 1 and the problem of idolatry. What we worship matters. If we worship created things rather the Creator of this life, then we ultimately worship a lie that will not satisfy. But if we worship the Living God, who we meet in Jesus, weContinue reading “What We Worship Matters”

In this sermon from Manly Life, Pastor Tim speaks on the way bad habits and addictions diminish our lives. Then looking at some great passages of scripture he explores the freedom we can experience in following Jesus and keeping in step with His Spirit. (click play and then wait for the audio to start). HebrewsContinue reading “Breaking the power of bad habits”

Last Sunday, Victoria gave a wonderful sermon on facing curveballs in life. She drew from Paul’s shipwrecked journey to Rome and her own personal pain of losing her Father in a house fire at age 13. Have a listen (press play and wait about 30 seconds for audio to start). As CS Lewis said, “Hardship oftenContinue reading “Facing Curveballs by Victoria Giovanelli”

Have you ever wondered about death, suffering and where is God in the midst of our pain? I hope this talk from John 11 about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead will help. It suggests that God is not distant, uninterested and impotent in the face of pain. Jesus is moved by the death ofContinue reading “Raising the Dead, Giving Life”

What does it mean when Jesus says he is the Good Shepherd? In this talk, Tim explores John 10 and Jesus’ claim that he is the Good Shepherd, and that he has come to bring life and life to the full. We find Jesus at the Feast of Dedication and once again his claims comeContinue reading “Abundant Life – John 10”