“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.
Covid-19 2nd lockdown 2020 Zoom Services
Paul’s 2nd letter to the Thessalonians
Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 1.1-12Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 2.1-17Rod Morris on 2Thessalonians 3.1-5
The Parables of Jesus
Rod 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
Covid-19 1st Lockdown
During the First Corona Virus lock down St Stephen’s encouraged our members to either join the live stream of services from St Jude’s Carlton or watch the YouTube service produced by Bishop Paul Barker for the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. These services reflect the DNA, ministry values and gospel focus of St Stephen’s.
Sermons from St Jude’s Carlton Covid-19 Livestream can be accessed here.
Sermons by Bishop Paul Barker
Bishop Paul Barker – Palm SundayBishop Paul Barker – Good FridayBishop Paul Barker – Easter19 April – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 1.1-1226 April – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 1.13-253 May – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 2.4-1010 May – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 2.11-2517 May – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 324 May – Bishop Paul Barker – 1Peter 4Bishop Paul Barker Pentecost SundayBishop Paul Barker Trinity SundayBishop Paul Barker Sunday 14th JuneBishop Paul Barker Sunday 21st JuneBishop Paul Barker Sunday 28th June
Pre-covid Sermons
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
The Beginnings of the Gospel
Rod Morris on Mathew 1Karen Morris on Luke 3Rod Morris on John 1:1-18Rod Morris on Matthew 2:13-23
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
The Gospel of Matthew
Dan Reid on Matthew 19.1-15Dan Reid on Matthew 19.16-22Rod Morris on Matthew 19.23-30Jenni Dyson on Matthew 20.1-16Rod Morris on Matthew 20.17-28Rod Morris on Matthew 21.1-17Rod Morris on Matthew 21.28-32 Karen Morris on Matthew 21.33-46Andrew Gifford on Matthew 22.1-14Dan Reid on Matthew 23Jenni Dyson on Matthew 25:1-13Seng Hee Tan on Matthew 25:14-30Gus McLean on Matthew 25:31-46Karen Morris (Good Friday 2019) on Matthew 26.1-27.66
The Joseph Narrative
Joshua Hong on Genesis 37-38Joshua Hong on Genesis 39Joshua Hong on Genesis 40-41Joshua Hong on Genesis 46-47 Joshua Hong on Genesis 50.1-26
Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
Rod Morris 1Corinthians 1:1-9Seng Hee Tan 1Corinthians 1:10-17Rod Morris 1Corinthians 1:17-2.5Joshua Hong 1Corinthians 2:6-16Rod Morris 1Corinthians 3.1-23Dan Reid 1Corinthians 4.1-13Karen Morris 1Corinthians 4:14-21Joshua Hong 1Corinthians 5.1-13Paul Mangohig 1Corinthians 6.1-11Rod Morris 1Corinthians 6.9-20Dan Reid 1 Corinthians 7Seng Hee Tan 1 Corinthians 8Rod Morris 1 Corinthians 9Paul Mangohig on 1 Corinthians 10Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 11.1-16Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 11.7-16Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 11.17-34Karen Morris on 1Corinthians 12.1-11Dan Reid on 1Corinthians 12.12-31Andrew Gifford on 1Corinthians 13
The Sermons on 1Corinthians 14 by Paul Mangohig were not recorded.
Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 15.1-19Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 15:20-34Rod Morris on 1Corinthians 15:35-58
Special Services
Bishop John Harrower on BCA Centenary Sunday 26 May 2019David Williams on Psalm 67 (St Stephen’s Day 2018)Bishop John Harrower on John 3