Sermons
Who are you? You are remembered! (Christ the King)
Growing up we are often assigned or assume labels. I had the labels “library nerd,” “teacher’s pet,” “Danny boy.” Have you ever been given a nickname or label? How did… Read more
Growing in faith together #5 — Acts of service
There are so many different voices that vie for our attention: news and media, the opinions of others, even our own self. Who should we listen to? Which voice should… Read more
Growing in faith together #4 — Lifelong learners
I remember as a child looking forward to when I would be finished primary school — then things would be easier and I could stop learning! Then in the early… Read more
Growing in faith together #3 — Faith at home
Recently I’ve been reading the book “Rainbow Spirit Theology” written in part by the late Aboriginal Pastor George Rosendale from Hopevale Qld. Part of the book tells of the joyous… Read more
Growing in faith together #2 — Inter-generational
Recently there was a show aired on the ABC called ‘Old people’s home for 4 year olds.’ The show was based on the premise that it is beneficial for everyone… Read more
Growing in faith together #1 — United as one
Here at Walla we value growing in faith together. But how can we be united as one when we are many in number and different? In my experience, as soon… Read more
“Parables of Jesus in Luke — Building a tower, counting the cost”
What is a parable? Last week we started a series of parables in the Gospel of Luke. We heard that a parable is a short story about something seemingly ordinary:… Read more
“Parables of Jesus in Luke — The wedding feast”
What is a parable? The Gospel of Luke contains more than 20 parables. Over the next few weeks we’re going to explore four consecutive parables in Luke chapters 14 and… Read more
“The Gospel according to heretics — Against Dualism”
What is dualism? We’ve heard about a lot of different “isms” these last few weeks. Arianism = Jesus is only 100% human. Docetism = Jesus is only 100% God. Pelagianism… Read more
“The Gospel according to heretics — Against Pelagianism”
What makes you a Christian? My Christian journey doesn’t include an amazing conversion story. There’s no exciting U-turn story. You know, like Nicky Cruz from the book/movie ‘The Cross &… Read more
