“They read from the Book, from the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read”.
Nehemiah 8:8
Our preaching program is committed to follow this example, gradually working through different sections of the bible, reflecting on both Old and New Testaments, and looking over time at the gospels, epistles, the law, the prophets, wisdom, and history. Our goal is to make the bible clear and give the meaning so that the people understand.
The preaching team at St Stephen’s includes both men and women, and ordained and lay members of the congregation. Our Sunday sermons are recorded and uploaded so that members can catch up on the bible teaching if they are not able to join us. Due to the size of audio files and our limited website capacity, only the most recent sermons are available online.
Why do we call it Good Friday?
Jesus has rescued us (Romans 7.14-8.4) Rod Morris
Jesus has cleansed us (Hebrews 9.11-28) Rod Morris
Jesus has redeemed us (1Peter 1.17-21) Rod Morris
Jesus has justified us (Romans 3.9-26) Rod Morris
Jesus has reconciled us (@Corinthians 5.10-21) Rod Morris
The Acts of the Apostles
Our main sermon focus in 2021 is the Acts of the Apostles.
Rod Morris on Acts 1.1-8Rod Morris on Acts 1.1-26Dan Reid on Acts 2.1-13Karen Morris on Acts 2.12-39Hugh Prentice on Acts 3Rod Morris on Acts 4 and 5Gus McLean on Acts 4.32-5.16Karen Morris on Acts 6:8-7:60Rod Morris on Acts 8:1-25
The Holy Spirit
We are reflecting on the person and work of the Holy Spirit with eight sermons from Joshua Hong planned.
The Spirit and New Life (John 3.1-8)Joshua Hong on the promise of the Spirit (John 14.15-31)Joshua Hong on the work of the Spirit (John 15.18-16.15)
Christmas 2020
Carols Service with Andrew Gifford on Luke 1 Christmas with Rod Morris on Luke 2.9-11
Advent 2020
Seng Hee Tan on the Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1 & 9)Seng Hee Tan on the wisdom of the ages (Proverbs 15)Seng Hee Tan on wisdom for living (Proverbs 16 & 31)Panel answers questions raised by proverbs sermons
Lamentations
Josh Hong on Lamentations 1Rod Morris on Lamentations 2Rod Morris on Lamentations 3Hugh Prentice on Lamentations 4Rod Morris on Lamentations 5
Paul’s 2nd letter to the Thessalonians
Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 1.1-12Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 2.1-17Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 3.1-5Gus McLean on 2Thessalonians 3:6-15Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 3:16-18
The Parables of Jesus
Adrian Lane on the the Parable of the Figtree Luke 21.29-36Rod Morris on the Parable of Wedding Guests Matthew 22:1-14Hugh Prentice on the Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-23Rod Morris on Waiting for the Master’s return Luke 12:32-48Andrew Gifford on the parable of the mustard seed and the yeast Luke 13.10-21Brad Jackson on the rich man and Lazarus Luke 16.19-31Dan Reid on the parable of the Noble man who went to be made King Luke 19.11-27Karen Morris on the parable of the Hidden Treasure Matthew 13.44-53
Small Congregation Services
Rod Morris on the Unmerciful Servant, Matthew 18.21-35Rod Morris on the Prodigal Son, Luke 15.11-32Rod Morris on the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37Rod Morris on the Shrewd Manager Luke 16.1-5Karen Morris on the Sheep and the Goats Matthew 25:31-46Jenni Dyson on the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-10Rod Morris on the Rich Fool Matthew 12:13-31Andrew Gifford on the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32Dan Reid on the Noble man who went away to become King Matthew 19Karen Morris on the hidden treasure and pearl of great value Matthew 13.44-53
Leviticus
The first sermon in this series was not recorded. A PDF of the text is available
Leviticus series Sermon 2: Dan Reid on Leviticus 16 & 22Leviticus series Sermon 3: Dan Reid on Leviticus 21.1-22.16
Our Mission Partners
Introducing Chris & Julie DeanChris Dean on Luke 24:36-53
Revelation
Rod Morris on Revelation 12Rod Morris on Revelation 1 & 22Rod Morris on Revelation 1.9-3.22Rod Morris on Revelation 4-7Paul Mangohig on Revelation 8-11Rod Morris on Revelation 5: Jesus is God (annual parish meeting)Rod Morris on Revelation 13-16Rod Morris on Revelation 17.1-21.8Rod Morris on Revelation 21.9-22.21