Village Church Annandale's Podcast http://www.villagechurch.sydney en-us ℗ & © Village Church Annandale Village Church Sydney on Demand - Video Village Church Sydney Dominic Steele and Jon Kwan at Village Church Annandale Sydney show us Jesus so we may honour Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Village Church Annandale is a creative and friendly Christian Church in the heart of Annandale in Sydney's inner west. Join Dominic Steele, Jon Kwan and other guest teachers for Sunday bible talks, plus on weekdays a five minute daily 'Daily Bible Time.' no Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwanoffice@christiansinthemedia.orgVillage Church Sydney Remain with confidence | 1 John 2:28-3:10 | Dominic Steele | 8 December 2024 Dominic Steele An encouragement today for Christians to remain in Jesus having strong confidence of his return rejoicing at the privilege of being the children of God.

]]> An encouragement today for Christians to remain in Jesus having strong confidence of his return rejoicing at the privilege of being the children of God.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/6757c83ddaaa6c003607723b Sat, 07 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noAn encouragement today for Christians to remain in Jesus having strong confidence of his return rejoicing at the privilege of being the children of God.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Remain in Christ | 1 John 2:15-27 | Jeffri Chiam | 1 December 2024 Jeffri Chiam We are often tempted to love the things of the world and listen to the lies of the antichrists. In today's passage, John warns his readers against the dangers of these spiritual threats and urges them to remain in Christ because they have all that they need: the truth and the Spirit.

]]> We are often tempted to love the things of the world and listen to the lies of the antichrists. In today's passage, John warns his readers against the dangers of these spiritual threats and urges them to remain in Christ because they have all that they need: the truth and the Spirit.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/674e8053c489f50036de87a5 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noWe are often tempted to love the things of the world and listen to the lies of the antichrists. In today's passage, John warns his readers against the dangers of these spiritual threats and urges them to remain in Christ because they have all that they need: the truth and the Spirit.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan God is sovereign, no violence but prayer | Matthew 26:47-56 | Dominic Steele | 24 November 2024 Dominic Steele A mistake you could make when thinking about the crucifixion of Jesus, is to think that Jesus was somehow a victim.

But this is far from the case. Even though Judas, Peter, the crowds and disciples all fail him, we see Jesus spectacularly in control and acting to fulfil scripture.

However, there’s a lesson for us from each of the disciple’s actions.

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]]> A mistake you could make when thinking about the crucifixion of Jesus, is to think that Jesus was somehow a victim.

But this is far from the case. Even though Judas, Peter, the crowds and disciples all fail him, we see Jesus spectacularly in control and acting to fulfil scripture.

However, there’s a lesson for us from each of the disciple’s actions.

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]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/67452f4ff4365b0036257ca7 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noA mistake you could make when thinking about the crucifixion of Jesus, is to think that Jesus was somehow a victim. But this is far from the case. Even though Judas, Peter, the crowds and disciples all fail him, we see Jesus spectacularly in control and acting to fulfil scripture. However, there’s a lesson for us from each of the disciple’s actions. UGVuTkrLxoevD30ioskqVillage,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Not my will but yours be done | Matthew 26:36-44 | Dominic Steele | 17 November 2024 Dominic Steele Today we are on Holy Ground as we eavesdrop on a private conversation between God the Father and God the Son as they discuss the plan to save the world. Dominic Steele takes us to Matthew 26:36-44 and the Garden of Gethsemane and there are lessons about the nature of the godhead, the relations between members of the trinity, Forgiveness, Salvation. Fatherhood and even submission.

]]> Today we are on Holy Ground as we eavesdrop on a private conversation between God the Father and God the Son as they discuss the plan to save the world. Dominic Steele takes us to Matthew 26:36-44 and the Garden of Gethsemane and there are lessons about the nature of the godhead, the relations between members of the trinity, Forgiveness, Salvation. Fatherhood and even submission.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/673c13ef2f37eb003698d514 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday we are on Holy Ground as we eavesdrop on a private conversation between God the Father and God the Son as they discuss the plan to save the world. Dominic Steele takes us to Matthew 26:36-44 and the Garden of Gethsemane and there are lessons about the nature of the godhead, the relations between members of the trinity, Forgiveness, Salvation. Fatherhood and even submission.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Wow and Gulp | Matthew 26:1-30 | Dominic Steele | Sunday 10 November 2024 Dominic Steele There is a line of tantalising joy in today's bible reading as Jesus promises his followers that he won't drink wine again until he drinks it with them (us!) in heaven! But there's a super confronting line as well for the person who betrays Jesus. Join us at Village Church.

]]> There is a line of tantalising joy in today's bible reading as Jesus promises his followers that he won't drink wine again until he drinks it with them (us!) in heaven! But there's a super confronting line as well for the person who betrays Jesus. Join us at Village Church.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/6732d7cec344fc0036145da2 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noThere is a line of tantalising joy in today's bible reading as Jesus promises his followers that he won't drink wine again until he drinks it with them (us!) in heaven! But there's a super confronting line as well for the person who betrays Jesus. Join us at Village Church.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan You gave me something to eat | Matthew 25:31-46 | Dominic Steele | Sunday 3 November 2024 Dominic Steele Today in the last moment of public teaching before his death, we are listening to Jesus on final judgement. And Jesus speaks with clarity about the DNA of those who follow him.

]]> Today in the last moment of public teaching before his death, we are listening to Jesus on final judgement. And Jesus speaks with clarity about the DNA of those who follow him.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/6729665a73da1900365ff677 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday in the last moment of public teaching before his death, we are listening to Jesus on final judgement. And Jesus speaks with clarity about the DNA of those who follow him.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Putting your talents to work | Matthew 25:15-30 | Dominic Steele | 27 October 2024 Dominic Steele We are thinking today about the talents that God has given us and how we might best use them in his service.

]]> We are thinking today about the talents that God has given us and how we might best use them in his service.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/67205cea81b6070036ab203e Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noWe are thinking today about the talents that God has given us and how we might best use them in his service.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Being ready and taking responsibility | Matthew 24:35-25:14 | Dominic Steele | 20 October 2024 Dominic Steele For our first Sunday of our 2025 vision series Ben, Tom and Fiona will be leading us as we think together how we can best approach 'Glorifying God by seeing Annandale and our surrounds growing as disciples of Jesus.'

Dominic Steele will teach on 'Being Ready and Taking Responsibility'.

]]> For our first Sunday of our 2025 vision series Ben, Tom and Fiona will be leading us as we think together how we can best approach 'Glorifying God by seeing Annandale and our surrounds growing as disciples of Jesus.'

Dominic Steele will teach on 'Being Ready and Taking Responsibility'.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/67172d5989cdfa00362a87b3 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noFor our first Sunday of our 2025 vision series Ben, Tom and Fiona will be leading us as we think together how we can best approach 'Glorifying God by seeing Annandale and our surrounds growing as disciples of Jesus.' Dominic Steele will teach on 'Being Ready and Taking Responsibility'.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Be Assured! | 1 John 2:1-6 | Ben McEachen | 29 September 2024 Ben McEachen On the last Sunday of the school term we finish with a word of assurance from the Apostle John. There's an assurance that we don't have to sin.

]]> On the last Sunday of the school term we finish with a word of assurance from the Apostle John. There's an assurance that we don't have to sin.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66fb9d61b01b7b0037408980 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noOn the last Sunday of the school term we finish with a word of assurance from the Apostle John. There's an assurance that we don't have to sin.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan What now? | Acts 1:1-8 | Samuel Loa-Ferreria | 22 September 2024 Samuel Loa-Ferreira Today at Village we are delighted to welcome our missionary family Samuel and Emily Loa-Ferreira. Samuel is teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit.

]]> Today at Village we are delighted to welcome our missionary family Samuel and Emily Loa-Ferreira. Samuel is teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66f255056c5a8d0036b5918c Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday at Village we are delighted to welcome our missionary family Samuel and Emily Loa-Ferreira. Samuel is teaching on the work of the Holy Spirit.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan The Day Prayer Begun | Genesis 4:19-26, Matthew 6:9-13| Brett Hall | 15 September 2024 Brett Hall Today at Village Brett Hall helps us think about the privilege it is that we can come before God in prayer and what has to happen so that we can come before God in prayer.

]]> Today at Village Brett Hall helps us think about the privilege it is that we can come before God in prayer and what has to happen so that we can come before God in prayer.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66e915bcdb700800361be7d8 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday at Village Brett Hall helps us think about the privilege it is that we can come before God in prayer and what has to happen so that we can come before God in prayer.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Walk in the Light | 1 John 1:5-10 | Alex Hitchcock | 8 September 2024 Alex Hitchcock Today at Village we explore what it is to live without hypocrisy. To face up to the wrong that we have done and to ask God to forgive us. And then the joy and fellowship that comes from receiving full pardon from God.

]]> Today at Village we explore what it is to live without hypocrisy. To face up to the wrong that we have done and to ask God to forgive us. And then the joy and fellowship that comes from receiving full pardon from God.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66dfe05a9b3b3c0036f72258 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday at Village we explore what it is to live without hypocrisy. To face up to the wrong that we have done and to ask God to forgive us. And then the joy and fellowship that comes from receiving full pardon from God.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Real fellowship and joy | 1 John 1:1-4 | Alex Hitchcock | 1 September 2024 Alex Hitchcock How might we have real fellowship and joy. John's first letter gives us a clue. Join us as Alex Hitchcock helps us understand the crucial first four verses.

]]> How might we have real fellowship and joy. John's first letter gives us a clue. Join us as Alex Hitchcock helps us understand the crucial first four verses.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66d691d59ff2c200368b5e29 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noHow might we have real fellowship and joy. John's first letter gives us a clue. Join us as Alex Hitchcock helps us understand the crucial first four verses.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Are you on the team? Are you playing your part? | Romans 16 | Dominic Steele | 25 August 2024 Dominic Steele At Village Church there’s a strong emphasis on being known, loved, in Christ and playing our part in Christ’s team.

Today we reach the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans and Paul shows us a focused team ministry.

]]> At Village Church there’s a strong emphasis on being known, loved, in Christ and playing our part in Christ’s team.

Today we reach the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans and Paul shows us a focused team ministry.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66cd6d5b9bb7030036e328f3 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noAt Village Church there’s a strong emphasis on being known, loved, in Christ and playing our part in Christ’s team. Today we reach the last chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans and Paul shows us a focused team ministry.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan A practical outworking of united praise of God | Romans 15 | Dominic Steele | 18 August 2024 Dominic Steele The call of God is for Christians to be united not just in our personal relationships but in praise of our Heavenly Father.

This will have all sorts of practical outworkings in our everyday relationships and in our intentional actions to entrepreneurially promote Christ’s mission.

]]> The call of God is for Christians to be united not just in our personal relationships but in praise of our Heavenly Father.

This will have all sorts of practical outworkings in our everyday relationships and in our intentional actions to entrepreneurially promote Christ’s mission.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66c5986e571d1d0036cc1d27 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noThe call of God is for Christians to be united not just in our personal relationships but in praise of our Heavenly Father. This will have all sorts of practical outworkings in our everyday relationships and in our intentional actions to entrepreneurially promote Christ’s mission.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan For there to be life, death is required | John 6:46-51 | Dominic Steele | 19 August 2024 Dominic Steele https://api.fluro.io/get/66c28c9461050000366c546d Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noVillage,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Unity in the church | Romans 14 | Dominic Steele | 11 August 2024 Dominic Steele How can Christians be united when we are each so different. Dominic Steele takes us to the Apostle Paul’s teachings to the church in Rome - which was at risk of splitting between two massive factions. Romans 14.

]]> How can Christians be united when we are each so different. Dominic Steele takes us to the Apostle Paul’s teachings to the church in Rome - which was at risk of splitting between two massive factions. Romans 14.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66baf736e85da20036e5438c Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noHow can Christians be united when we are each so different. Dominic Steele takes us to the Apostle Paul’s teachings to the church in Rome - which was at risk of splitting between two massive factions. Romans 14.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Love, Wake Up & Walk | Romans 13:8-14 | Dominic Steele | 4 August 2024 Dominic Steele There are three challenges today to live totally counter cultural lives. We are in Romans 13:8-14 and the Apostle Paul challenges in relationship to love, living wakeful lives and walking in obedience to Jesus.

]]> There are three challenges today to live totally counter cultural lives. We are in Romans 13:8-14 and the Apostle Paul challenges in relationship to love, living wakeful lives and walking in obedience to Jesus.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66b1cd8a8c5722003659f141 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noThere are three challenges today to live totally counter cultural lives. We are in Romans 13:8-14 and the Apostle Paul challenges in relationship to love, living wakeful lives and walking in obedience to Jesus.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan How to relate to government? | Romans 13:1-7 | Dominic Steele | 28 July 2024 Dominic Steele What does it mean for us to relate well as Christians to our government? Where should we extend honour? What place to object? How should we think about tax? What if we don't like the government or the way it is administering society?

]]> What does it mean for us to relate well as Christians to our government? Where should we extend honour? What place to object? How should we think about tax? What if we don't like the government or the way it is administering society?

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66a87a9ce9c008003676b7c6 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noWhat does it mean for us to relate well as Christians to our government? Where should we extend honour? What place to object? How should we think about tax? What if we don't like the government or the way it is administering society?Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Love sincerely | Romans 12:9-21 | Dominic Steele | 21 July 2024 Dominic Steele What does it mean for us to love sincerely. It's not just do what feels right. But God gives us real content to love. We explore that together with our lead pastor Dominic Steele.

]]> What does it mean for us to love sincerely. It's not just do what feels right. But God gives us real content to love. We explore that together with our lead pastor Dominic Steele.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/669f0eb303fd48003682256d Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noWhat does it mean for us to love sincerely. It's not just do what feels right. But God gives us real content to love. We explore that together with our lead pastor Dominic Steele.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan How God guides us today? | Dominic Steele | 14 July 2024 Dominic Steele In a one-off sermon this week, Dominic Steele helps us explore the topic of guidance, with a special case study on work.

How does God guide His people? Where should we look to find God's guidance? How do we make decisions in life, and especially in work?

]]> In a one-off sermon this week, Dominic Steele helps us explore the topic of guidance, with a special case study on work.

How does God guide His people? Where should we look to find God's guidance? How do we make decisions in life, and especially in work?

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/6696049a20e9530036f0fcf2 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noIn a one-off sermon this week, Dominic Steele helps us explore the topic of guidance, with a special case study on work. How does God guide His people? Where should we look to find God's guidance? How do we make decisions in life, and especially in work?Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Tremble at his word | Isaiah 65:17-66:24 | Dominic Steele | 30 June 2024 Dominic Steele It’s the end of our journey through the book of Isaiah. And what a spectacular ending! We seen the vision of the end of time, with the Lord creating a new heavens and earth.

But there’s also an intensely practical side to this vision as Dominic Steele helps us to see that our right response is to tremble at the word of God.

]]> It’s the end of our journey through the book of Isaiah. And what a spectacular ending! We seen the vision of the end of time, with the Lord creating a new heavens and earth.

But there’s also an intensely practical side to this vision as Dominic Steele helps us to see that our right response is to tremble at the word of God.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/66833901d550a400361e68a3 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noIt’s the end of our journey through the book of Isaiah. And what a spectacular ending! We seen the vision of the end of time, with the Lord creating a new heavens and earth. But there’s also an intensely practical side to this vision as Dominic Steele helps us to see that our right response is to tremble at the word of God.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan The heart of the Old Testament | Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Dominic Steele | 23 June 2024 Dominic Steele Today we come to a passage which is the heart of the book of Isaiah and potentially the heart of the Old Testament.

Dominic Steele is back and will be showing us the last and climax of Isaiah's servant songs. We hear about the coming work of the promised Servant to rescue Israel and sprinkle the nations.

]]> Today we come to a passage which is the heart of the book of Isaiah and potentially the heart of the Old Testament.

Dominic Steele is back and will be showing us the last and climax of Isaiah's servant songs. We hear about the coming work of the promised Servant to rescue Israel and sprinkle the nations.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/667a36e69803f80036c82387 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday we come to a passage which is the heart of the book of Isaiah and potentially the heart of the Old Testament. Dominic Steele is back and will be showing us the last and climax of Isaiah's servant songs. We hear about the coming work of the promised Servant to rescue Israel and sprinkle the nations.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan Celebrating the peace/Shalom = True Satisfaction | Isaiah 54-55 | Dominic Steele | 24 June 2024 Dominic Steele https://api.fluro.io/get/667899fa91a1250036aa80fa Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noVillage,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan The Servant who saves | Isaiah 49 | Alex Hitchcock | 16 June 2024 Alex Hitchcock Today we explore the issue of rejection. In our passage Israel is feeling rejected by God, like all the promises have failed. In the same way as Israel, the servant is feeling similarly rejected, like he is inadequet for his task and despised by people. But where Israel doubts and is faithless, , the servant trusts and is faithful.

As we explore this brilliant passage we will see that the servant is God's secret weapon for redeeming Israel. Where, Israel fails, the servant is successful in its place, making Israel acceptable to God. But God declares that it is too small a thing for the servant to just redeem Israel, instead he is to be a light to the nations. This is exactly what we see in the person of Jesus, the one who succeeded where we failed making a way for us to be acceptable To God.

So the call this morning is in the face of our personal rejection to look up and around and see what God is doing in the world. Take comfort in our personal rejection knowing that in Jesus was have ultimate acceptance and embrace as we are brought in to be members of God's eternal family.

]]> Today we explore the issue of rejection. In our passage Israel is feeling rejected by God, like all the promises have failed. In the same way as Israel, the servant is feeling similarly rejected, like he is inadequet for his task and despised by people. But where Israel doubts and is faithless, , the servant trusts and is faithful.

As we explore this brilliant passage we will see that the servant is God's secret weapon for redeeming Israel. Where, Israel fails, the servant is successful in its place, making Israel acceptable to God. But God declares that it is too small a thing for the servant to just redeem Israel, instead he is to be a light to the nations. This is exactly what we see in the person of Jesus, the one who succeeded where we failed making a way for us to be acceptable To God.

So the call this morning is in the face of our personal rejection to look up and around and see what God is doing in the world. Take comfort in our personal rejection knowing that in Jesus was have ultimate acceptance and embrace as we are brought in to be members of God's eternal family.

]]> https://api.fluro.io/get/667672be1ab13d0036052fed Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT office@christiansinthemedia.org (Village Church Sydney)noToday we explore the issue of rejection. In our passage Israel is feeling rejected by God, like all the promises have failed. In the same way as Israel, the servant is feeling similarly rejected, like he is inadequet for his task and despised by people. But where Israel doubts and is faithless, , the servant trusts and is faithful. As we explore this brilliant passage we will see that the servant is God's secret weapon for redeeming Israel. Where, Israel fails, the servant is successful in its place, making Israel acceptable to God. But God declares that it is too small a thing for the servant to just redeem Israel, instead he is to be a light to the nations. This is exactly what we see in the person of Jesus, the one who succeeded where we failed making a way for us to be acceptable To God. So the call this morning is in the face of our personal rejection to look up and around and see what God is doing in the world. Take comfort in our personal rejection knowing that in Jesus was have ultimate acceptance and embrace as we are brought in to be members of God's eternal family.Village,Church,Annandale,Sydney,Anglican,Jesus,Bible,Evangelical,Dominic,Steele,Jon,Kwan