St Paul's Box Hill Podcasts

Visiting Pastor David Bryce explores the direction and purpose of the help God offers us -- which may not be at all what we expected. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 16]

In the military, officers are trained so that, even when they cannot contact their commander, they still know what to do, exactly as the commander wants them to do it. We have our mental habits that sometimes limit our freedom, because we forget our Commander's intent, even though Jesus left very clear guidance, over and over again. His intent is that we have faith in him, and that we love just as he has loved us. As visiting Pastor Fred Veerhuis makes clear, that's a tall order — fortunately, he also empowers us. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 15]

Visiting Pastor Fred Veerhuis gives us deep background on what was really going on with the woman caught in adultery, and provides a fresh insight into the cost of forgiveness. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 14]

To complete his time with us, visiting Pastor Dean Zweck explores the common theme of Wisdom in today's readings. What does it mean, in our own times, to live wisely? [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 13]

Visiting pastor Dean Zweck examines what Jesus meant when he said "I am the bread of life". This address followed a performance of Bach's cantata BWV 84 ("I eat with joy my meagre bread, my little bit of bread.") [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 12]

In his final Sunday visiting with us, Pastor John Wilksch explores what Jesus means when he says that He is the bread of life. It's more than just the oven-baked dough. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 11]

Visiting pastor John Wilksch explores the feeding of the 5000, and especially the reaction of some of the crowd, wanting to make Jesus the miracle worker their king - by force if necessary. But Jesus was no bread king. His agenda is somewhat larger. Jesus is the Messiah. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 10]

It's hard to avoid thinking of these days as troubled times. When the prophet Jeremiah brought God's word to Israel, they too were living in seriously troubled times. God's word through Jeremiah reminds us where our hope lies. Thank you, visiting pastor John Wilksch. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 9]

Visiting Pastor John WIlksch considers the case of Amos, a humble shepherd and gardener who God called to deliver an important message to the centres of power of his day. In the same way, whatever our daily work, we are called to be prophets, speaking God's word into our modern context. [Organ - Pentecost 8]

Lay reader David Paech (channeling our former senior pastor) explores the issues around prayer (particularly unanswered prayer as experienced by both Jesus and the Apostle Paul) and grace. [Organ - Pentecost 7]

Lay reader Cathy Beaton explores the implications of two Gospel stories, the healing of the woman who had been hemorrhaging for 12 years, and the raising of the daughter of the Jewish leader Jairus. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 6]

Visiting pastor Greg Pietsch explores times when winds blow hard for us (in the storms of life), and what we can learn from Jesus' stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 5]

Guest preacher Pastor Robert Wiebusch explores Jesus' parable of the sower of the seed. What does this tell us about the growth of God's kingdom - and even of our role in that blessed calling! [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 4]

Guest preacher Pastor Robert Wiebusch examines the problem of suffering, and with St Paul, encourages to raise our eyes and look beyond the immediate. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 3]

“Watcha hearin?” From God, that is. He is speaking, but not all are trained to hear. Today we learn from Samuel, about how to hear and know what God is saying. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 2]

This is not only the litmus test of our faith (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), but the source and motivation for our health, healing and holiness. Today we look at how seeing God for who He really is, changes everything. (Today's sermon followed a performance of Bach's cantata BWV 165.) [Orchestra/Choir - Holy Trinity]

Feeling perhaps a bit “dry”? Less than full? Running on empty? God’s solution: Pray, “Come, Holy Spirit!” We see the fulfilment of that today. [Organ/Choir Pentecost]

Have you ever wondered why the world is in such a mess, and who might be responsible? The early disciples definitely thought so, and believed God to be responsible. They were also a bit slow in getting it. Ascension is the last day before their thinking began to radically change. [Organ/Choir - Ascension]

Have you ever fallen in love? It is a common experience for many. Often we don’t think of it pertaining to God, but this is what the Gospel is about. Discover how God is in love with you. [Organ/Choir - Easter 6]

Jesus said "I am the vine, and you are the branches." What does this mean? Is there some way we can be joined with Jesus, in the here and now? How can we bear good fruit? [Organ/Choir - Easter 5]