Every so often Pastor Ben and myself will post up our off cuts from Sunday Sermons. Quite often in writing a sermon we will write material which may be too tangential or may not work … Read More
New Sermon Series: 1 Samuel – Looking for a Good Leader
In light of our church theme this year (Taking the Next Step) we’ll be exploring the Old Testament and looking at 1 Samuel. 1 Samuel traces the rise, fall and rise of Israel’s kingship and … Read More
Membership and Vision documents
As promised on Sunday, here is the link to our membership page. And for those that did not receive it, here is the SLE 2013 Vision document that was handed out on Sunday – it … Read More
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services
Just a quick note to say that we will be having TWO services on BOTH days. Good Friday: 9am and 11am services Easter Sunday: 9 am and 11am services It’ll be great days to bring … Read More
Africa needs God according to an Atheist
Here is the full article as appears briefly in the Pastor’s Desk of 17th March, 2013AD. Before Christmas I returned, after 45 years, to the country that as a boy I knew as … Read More
Reading Luke’s parables
I’ve been preparing a couple of sermons from Luke’s parables to finish our summer series at church. As I’ve been preparing on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) I’ve been reminded … Read More
Update from Mario: Namaste from Surkhet, Nepal
Another update from Mario. Keep him in your prayers! ———- Hi guys! Hope things in Brisbane are well and not too hot :p for the last few days we’ve been visiting some local hospitals and … Read More
Upcoming Sermon Series: The Sermon on the Mount
This Wordle of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (ESV) reveals some interesting things about what Jesus repeats and emphasizes throughout. Starting at the end of January we’ll begin looking through this famous message. It contains some … Read More
Update: Mario on Mission in Nepal
Some of you know that our brother Mario Cheng headed off to Nepal recently for a short term mission. Here’s his latest update for our prayers: Sorry for taking so long to get back to … Read More
Everyday Evangelism
(This is the complete 3-part ‘pastor’s desk’ series on everyday evangelism) It is often difficult to write on a topic when you yourself struggle with it. And so, I write this next series of pastor’s … Read More