Episodes
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
An overview of Ephesians (Audio)
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
An audio message from Reid Matthias, given online on 1 Aug 2021.
The Apostle Paul had been on the road along time.
On his third missionary journey, beginning in Antioch, taking him all the way into Greece, and back again, he was on his way back to Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. As he approached the coast of present-day Turkey, he drew close to some of his favourite people in the world: the people of Ephesus.
Paul had a strong desire to see the people of the church. So, he sent for them to meet him on the beach near Miletus where they reconnected. It would be like one of your best friends flying from another country and staying at Victor Harbor. You would do everything in your power to meet up with them, right?
So, the leaders of Ephesus came to meet with Paul, and as they connected, Paul reminded them that they were set apart by Jesus for a purpose. To be living witnesses in the community, in the church, in their houses and neighbourhoods.
Has anything really changed in two thousand years? Has the mission changed at all? Was Ephesus any different than Para Vista?
This week we begin a journey as a community poring through the book of Ephesians learning about how Paul came to love this community which had been transformed from a pagan place to one which sought out the Holy Spirit’s will in their lives.
This week, as preparation for our Zoom worship, read Acts 20:17-38 and talk through this question:
What is God’s purpose in my life?
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Worship live-stream with the message "An overview of Ephesians" (Video)
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Due to the ongoing South Australian COVID-19 lock-down, worship on 1 August 2021 was live-streamed. This is a video recording of the live-stream, including the message "An overview of Ephesians?" by Pastor Reid Matthias.
The Apostle Paul had been on the road along time.
On his third missionary journey, beginning in Antioch, taking him all the way into Greece, and back again, he was on his way back to Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. As he approached the coast of present-day Turkey, he drew close to some of his favourite people in the world: the people of Ephesus.
Paul had a strong desire to see the people of the church. So, he sent for them to meet him on the beach near Miletus where they reconnected. It would be like one of your best friends flying from another country and staying at Victor Harbor. You would do everything in your power to meet up with them, right?
So, the leaders of Ephesus came to meet with Paul, and as they connected, Paul reminded them that they were set apart by Jesus for a purpose. To be living witnesses in the community, in the church, in their houses and neighbourhoods.
Has anything really changed in two thousand years? Has the mission changed at all? Was Ephesus any different than Para Vista?
This week we begin a journey as a community poring through the book of Ephesians learning about how Paul came to love this community which had been transformed from a pagan place to one which sought out the Holy Spirit’s will in their lives.
This week, as preparation for our Zoom worship, read Acts 20:17-38 and talk through this question:
What is God’s purpose in my life?
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Will we have enough? (Audio)
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
An audio message from Pastor Richard Haar, delivered online on 25 July 2021.
In this message we explore the question of whether we will have enough and
then go more deeply into the question of whether we are enough in ourselves.
The text (John 6:1-15) is about God's provision and his invitation to trust
in him. With Jesus and us together, we are enough!
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Worship live-stream with the message "Will we have enough?" (Video)
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Due to the South Australian COVID-19 lock-down, worship on 25 July 2021 was live-streamed. This is a video recording of the live-stream, including the message "Will we have enough?" by Pastor Richard Haar.
In the message we explore the question of whether we will have enough and then go more deeply into the question of whether we are enough in ourselves. The text (John 6:1-15) is about God's provision and his invitation to trust in him. With Jesus and us together, we are enough!
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Where can we find rest? (Video)
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
A series of questions.
How busy is your life at the moment? So many people complain about how busy life is. Even people who retire tell me they can’t keep up with their new lifestyle!! Why are we so busy? Is there anything we can do about it or do we just get dragged along by life and we…
Pastor Paul Fielke
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Where can we find rest? (Audio)
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
A series of questions.
How busy is your life at the moment? So many people complain about how busy life is. Even people who retire tell me they can’t keep up with their new lifestyle!! Why are we so busy? Is there anything we can do about it or do we just get dragged along by life and we…
Pastor Paul Fielke
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
WHO IS JESUS? (AUDIO)
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
King Herod heard about (the work of Jesus) because Jesus’s name had become well known. Some said, ‘John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ But others said, ‘He’s Elijah.’ Still others said, ‘He’s a prophet, lone of the prophets from long ago’ (Mark 6:14,15).
It’s easy for our contemporary culture to look back two thousand years ago and label the ancients as superstitious, or ignorant, or any number of derogatory things. How could they think Jesus was a beheaded wilderness preacher? Or someone that had been dead hundreds of years? Just plain silly, weren’t they?
Yet the words of the people reflected a desire to understand who Jesus was and what he was on about. If they could label him, then they could control him. If he was just a prophet, they could treat him as such – with awe and reverence, yes – but not as the Son of God.
This questioning of Jesus’s identity has never stopped. On the night he was betrayed, Pilate asks the same identifying question: Are you a king? We ask questions of him today, If you are God, can you heal me today?
Certainly, Jesus is a puzzle. This week, we look at the question, “Who is Jesus?” And not only will we seek some clarification, we’ll talk about what it means for us as the Body of Christ moving forward.
Read Mark 6:14-29 and come prepared with questions…
Pr Reid Matthias
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
WHO IS JESUS? (VIDEO)
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
King Herod heard about (the work of Jesus) because Jesus’s name had become well known. Some said, ‘John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why miraculous powers are at work in him.’ But others said, ‘He’s Elijah.’ Still others said, ‘He’s a prophet, lone of the prophets from long ago’ (Mark 6:14,15).
It’s easy for our contemporary culture to look back two thousand years ago and label the ancients as superstitious, or ignorant, or any number of derogatory things. How could they think Jesus was a beheaded wilderness preacher? Or someone that had been dead hundreds of years? Just plain silly, weren’t they?
Yet the words of the people reflected a desire to understand who Jesus was and what he was on about. If they could label him, then they could control him. If he was just a prophet, they could treat him as such – with awe and reverence, yes – but not as the Son of God.
This questioning of Jesus’s identity has never stopped. On the night he was betrayed, Pilate asks the same identifying question: Are you a king? We ask questions of him today, If you are God, can you heal me today?
Certainly, Jesus is a puzzle. This week, we look at the question, “Who is Jesus?” And not only will we seek some clarification, we’ll talk about what it means for us as the Body of Christ moving forward.
Read Mark 6:14-29 and come prepared with questions…
Pr Reid Matthias
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
How can Jesus do this? (Audio)
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
An audio message by Pastor Rolly Stahl on 4 July 2021.
When Jesus returned to his hometown with his disciples – and attended synagogue on the Sabbath – things did not turn out so well. At first, the people of Nazareth were bowled over by Jesus’ teaching and miracles. But then things went pear shaped:
“How can Jesus do this?”
“Where did this man get these things?”
“Where did he receive the formal training and authorisation to do this?”
Our faith does not compel Jesus to make a miracle happen, but simply asks and receives whatever Jesus is prepared to give. What amazing things Jesus still wants to do in us – and through us here at Good Shepherd? How can we be more open to this? When we pray: “Your kingdom come. You will be done on earth as in heaven,” are we open to how Jesus might want to do this in our midst?
Chances are it may be different from how we’ve done things in the past! Yet if Jesus is in the middle of it, people’s lives will be touched and transformed.
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
How can Jesus do this? (Video)
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
A video message by Pastor Rolly Stahl on 4 July 2021.
When Jesus returned to his hometown with his disciples – and attended synagogue on the Sabbath – things did not turn out so well. At first, the people of Nazareth were bowled over by Jesus’ teaching and miracles. But then things went pear shaped:
“How can Jesus do this?”
“Where did this man get these things?”
“Where did he receive the formal training and authorisation to do this?”
Our faith does not compel Jesus to make a miracle happen, but simply asks and receives whatever Jesus is prepared to give. What amazing things Jesus still wants to do in us – and through us here at Good Shepherd? How can we be more open to this? When we pray: “Your kingdom come. You will be done on earth as in heaven,” are we open to how Jesus might want to do this in our midst?
Chances are it may be different from how we’ve done things in the past! Yet if Jesus is in the middle of it, people’s lives will be touched and transformed.