Lutheran - St. Paul's Sydney Podcast
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sydney, Australia.A regular podcast from St Paul's Sydney Lutheran Church, Australia. www.sydney.lutheran.org.au
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372 episodes
2nd.. Sunday after Easter - From Dead Hope to Living Hope
We are so glad you have joined us at St Paul’s! This week we hear of Jesus being recognised in breaking bread at Emmaus. What joy his disciples had in recognising the Risen Jesus! How excited have you felt at seeing a friend or relative you hav...
1st. Sunday after Easter - Blessed are we, when we do not see, but yet believe.
Welcome, in the joy of the Risen Christ! We love that you are here with us. This week we recall things we struggle to believe in, whatever that might be for us. In Thomas’ case it was that Jesus had truly risen. We might struggle to believe tha...
Easter Sunday 2026 - The Empty Tomb changes Everything!
Dear Church Family! Welcome to this most heart-wrenching and most heart-lifting period of our church year! We are so glad you are here with us. This week we go through many emotions as we travel with Jesus from his last meal with frien...
Maunday Thursday - Welcome to The Table of The Lord
Message presented by Helen Buchholz of the German Lutheran Church Sydney.
Palm Sunday - This isn't Your Forefathers' King!
May you feel the joy of welcoming Jesus into your heart this Palm Sunday! This Passion Week may you travel with Jesus through the highs and lows of life- through great joy and great pain. Our Lord invites you to walk with him int...
5th. Sunday in Lent - The Spirit of God is Life in Us!
Welcome to St Paul’s- we’re glad you’re here! This week we hear John 11:1-45 again great messages of hope- that God’s Spirit revives us and faith in Jesus overcomes death. From a valley of dry bones to a return to life for L...
4th. Sunday in Lent - Now I See!
Gospel - John 9:1-41 We are glad you are here with us! This week we’re focused on Jesus’ healing touch. He makes a blind man see- leading to lots of questions from those who should be ‘in the know’. The man who was blind stan...
3rd. Sunday in Lent - Christ offers the Living Water from God!
This week’s Gospel John 4:5-42 reminds us that our God is a God of surprises. In the story of the Samaritan woman, we see Jesus conversing with someone he shouldn’t have been. According to the social rules of the day Jesus was forb...
2nd. Sunday in Lent - Lord, It is Good for Us to be Here!
This week’s Bible readings Matthew 17:1-9 remind us that we are God’s chosen people- created through God with a vision to share His peace and community in the world. We begin with the obedience of Abraham, who listened to God and was blessed wi...
1st. Sunday in Lent - I don't do Humble
This week’s Gospel reading Matthew 4:1-11 reminds us of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. Although we live in ‘civilised’ cities and towns, we also sometimes feel we are in a ‘desert’- a dry place away from spiritual refreshment or ...
6th. Sunday after Epiphany - Our Brilliant Saviour
This week’s Gospel Matthew 17:1-9 shares the story of God’s confirmation that Jesus is God’s Son. Imagine being surprised by someone you know being transformed into a glowing, white presence! Peter said, ‘Lord, it is good for us to...
5th. Sunday after Epiphany - We Are the Salt and Light of Christ
This week’s Gospel reading Matthew 5:13-20, speaks of salt and light. Imagine going out for a really good meal- the table is set and you’re with great company. You’re full of anticipation, ready to enjoy the food brought t...
4th. Sunday after Epiphany - If I Told You It Wouldn't Be A Surprise
We hear often that God’s Kingdom is an upside-down Kingdom. Today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 5:1-12 which incorporates the Sermon on the Mount, reminds us of this. Here on earth we celebrate ‘big’ wins, ‘striving for go...
3rd. Sunday after Epiphany - Be United in the Same Mind
Have you ever had a perfect relationship? Do you have a friend or loved one that you’ve never had an argument with, never forgotten something important about, or who you always treat really well? No? Usually we can identify things in o...
2nd. Sunday after Epiphany: Baptized through God's Spirit of Life, into Life Abundant
This week’s Gospel reading John 1:29-42 contains an exciting declaration! Andrew says to Simon, “We have found the Messiah”, and brings Simon to Jesus. How do you think you would have felt, knowing you had found your long-promised King an...
1st. Sunday after Christmas - Messy, Costly and Complicated
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas season! As we remember the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ once again, may we be filled with hope and great joy. We are also fast approaching the beginning of a new year. This may bring feelings...
AI and searching for God's real love Bishop Richard's HOPE FM
Bishop Richard Schwedes' interview on HOPE FM AI and searching for God's real love.
4th Sunday in Advent - God's Loving Focus at Christmas
This past week, the mess and brokenness of our world became painfully real for many with the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach. Yet, even among the death, grief, tears, and anger, we see signs that God is present—revealing His love and grace throu...
2nd Sunday in Advent - Prepare Ye!.....Again
All through Advent we hear that Jesus is coming, and we must be prepared! We can prepare our hearts for His arrival by reflecting on God’s Word- we can prepare our homes for the Christmas season with decorations - and we can prepare our world b...
1st Sunday in Advent - The time of now and not yet
This week we welcome Pastor Allan Taruste, who is visiting St Paul’s. Pastor Allan will speak on ‘Advent- the time of now and not yet.’ Our gospel reading Matthew 3:1-12 this week tells of John the Baptist calling the people of Israel to repent...
Last Sunday of Church Year - The Crucified King
We are in the final week of the church year- about to head into Advent and the Christmas season! This week our sermon is based on Colossians 11:15, 20. The message is that our great King, Jesus, does not seem to be like the kings of this world,...