Parkhurst Community Church

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.

In this passage, Jude, Jesus' half-brother, urges believers to remain faithful, trusting in God's sovereignty and love. As servants of Jesus, we surrender control, submitting to His authority and embracing His plan for our lives.

In this sermon, Dave emphasises the importance of turning to God in our trials. By prioritising prayer, trusting in God's sovereignty, remembering His faithfulness, and relying on His guidance, we can find strength and peace in His presence.

In this message, Luke helps us understand Christ's heart for us and his unending perseverance of Christ to keep us till we're with him in glory.

In this message, Luke unpacks the beauty of Christ's unending and perfect intercession for us, and shows us how there is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.

In this message, Luke unpacks the two essential adjectives Jesus chose to describe himself and how he acts towards us in our hurts, habits and hangups.

In this Psalm we see The psalmist feels forgotten and overwhelmed, yet continues to pursue God in the midst of silence and struggle. He chooses to be honest and praise God, trusting in His faithful love.

What does it mean to "delight yourself in the Lord"? In this Sermon, Doug shows us where our true desires are met and how to practically apply them in a today's world that seeks it in all the wrong places.