
Living Temple Christian Church
Preaching & Teaching from the team at Living Temple Christian Church, Gold Coast, Australia.
Episodes
70 episodes
Ephesians 3:1-13. United in Christ: Discovering the Mystery of God’s Love and Purpose
This week at Living Temple Church, we explore Ephesians 3:1-13—a powerful passage revealing the mystery of God’s plan to unite all people in Christ. Through vivid illustration and heartfelt teaching, we see how Jesus breaks down the barriers be...
•
25:41

Ephesians 2:11-22. From Division to Peace: Finding Our Place in God’s Story.
In this message, Dave unpacks Ephesians 2 exploring faith, peace, and belonging. Drawing from his travels to Israel and Gallipoli, Dave explores what it means to draw near to God—not through geography or heritage, but through Jesus.Wheth...
•
32:55

Why We Should Read the Bible: Daily Scripture, Deep Formation, Shared Life
This message explores why daily engagement with Scripture matters for every follower of Jesus. Starting with a personal story of receiving a first Bible in rural WA about twenty years ago, we look honestly at how long it can take to form a dail...
•
26:16

Knowing God More Deeply: Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 1
Episode SummaryIn this message, Jess unpacks Paul’s prayer for the church in Ephesians 1:15–23. She explores why Paul gives thanks for the believers’ faith and love, and why he cannot stop praying for them. Jess highlights the heart of P...
•
30:37

Chosen, Free… or Both? Ephesians 1:3-14
In this message, we open Ephesians 1:3–14 and tackle the big question everyone loves to argue about: did God choose us, or did we choose Him? Rather than getting stuck in camps, we step back to the context of Paul’s soaring introduction — grace...
•
29:37

Hebrews 12:14–29: Jesus is Better: Living for the Unshakable Kingdom
Main IdeaJesus offers us something far greater than anything the world can give: an unshakable kingdom. Don’t trade eternal blessing for temporary satisfaction.OutlineHebrews in ContextWritten to believers, ric...
•
29:27

Hebrews 12:1-11 - Running the Race with Eyes on Jesus
Scripture Passage: Hebrews 12:1-11, Habakkuk 3:17-18, John 16:33This sermon, rooted in Hebrews 12:1-11, encourages believers to persevere through life’s challenges by keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of...
•
20:27

Hebrews 11:35-40 - Enduring Suffering with Emmanuel
Scripture Passage: Hebrews 11:35-40, John 16:33, Romans 8:18Summary:This sermon, centered on Hebrews 11:35-40, delves into the reality of suffering as an inherent part of the Christian life, both due to persecution f...
•
39:27

Hebrews 10:19-39... Living Like You're Free
Episode Overview: This week, Dave draws a surprising comparison between The Shawshank Redemption and the book of Hebrews. What does a wrongly imprisoned man crawling through sewage to freedom have to do with our life in Chri...
•
24:10

Hebrews 10. The gospel is fantastic news!
So, what happened in the Christian calendar around 312–313? Enter Constantine. He becomes emperor, has a vision before battle—“In this sign, conquer”—and suddenly, Christianity goes from underground movement to state religion. Some say it was t...
•
39:25

Hebrews 8. Get direct access to God!
In Hebrews 8, we learn about the new covenant through Jesus, which gives us direct access to God. Unlike the old covenant, which was marked by rituals and intermediaries, this new covenant is personal and relational. Through Jesus, we no longer...
•
27:42

Hebrews 5:11-14. You need solid food, not milk!
1. Barista Chaos, Playgroup & Emotional Juggling Shirley and I make a great team—she’s on the shots, I’m on the milk, and I run the drinks. But lately, we’ve been getting smashed with big numbers—33 families last week! That’s a l...
•
57:31

Life in the promised land or life in the wilderness
Andy Sawden preached on the contrast between Life in the Promised Land and Life in the Wilderness. He emphasised that both are under God's sovereignty, and in both, we remain God's people. However, one is clearly better than t...
•
43:40

Don't Drift! Hebrews 2:1-4
Don’t Drift – Staying Anchored in FaithDrifting from faith happens subtly, much like a boat that slowly moves away when unanchored. Hebrews 2:1-4 warns against this, reminding us that without intentionality, we naturally drift. Th...
•
29:36

Time to choose a path. Proverbs 7
In this episode, Dave Quak explores the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 7. This chapter challenges us to consider the consequences of our choices, showing how some paths lead to ruin while others lead to life.
•
38:08

It is more blessed to give than to receive
As December begins, the season of consumerism is in full swing, but what if we flipped the narrative? Instead of taking, let’s give. Instead of greed, let’s lean into generosity. Many of us have so much—time, possessions, talents—and could give...
•
22:24

All you need is Love
Carl’s message on "All You Need is Love" explored three key aspects of love. First, he described what love is: a selfless and compassionate way of living that seeks the well-being of others. Second, he clarified what love isn’t, warning against...
•
26:18

Galatians 6:11-18. Living Free: The Power of Grace
In the final message of our Galatians series, Jess explored Galatians 6:11–18, bringing the message of grace to a meaningful close. Paul’s final words to the Galatians serve as both a reminder and a challenge, urging believers to trust in the g...
•
23:57

Galatians 6:1-10. No more burdens!
In Galatians 6:1-10, Jesus offers to lift our burdens from us. Dave explained Paul’s call to the church to “carry each other’s burdens” as a way of embodying Christ’s compassion and love. Rather than allowing sin to isolate or crush us, we’re i...
•
21:22

Galatians 5:13-26. The conundrum
Anthony’s preached on Galatians 5:13-26, a passage he called a “conundrum.” In this text, Paul speaks to the freedom believers have in Christ but warns against using that freedom as an excuse to indulge in selfish desires. Instead, we are calle...
•
29:23

Galatians 5:1-12... Cut off your Weiner????
In this fun yet thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Dave dives into Paul’s bold statement in Galatians 5:12, where he expresses frustration with those who insisted on circumcision and legalism, challenging them to “cut it all off.” But at the hear...
•
25:24

Galatians 4:21-31. We are children of the promise!
In Jess's sermon on Galatians 4:21-31, she took the congregation through a journey of the Old Testament, particularly focusing on the story of Sarai and Hagar. She explained how Sarai, the wife of Abraham, was promised a son by God, but in her ...
•
27:27

Galatians 2:11-21. We are all one in Jesus
"In Galatians 2:11-21, Paul confronts Peter’s hypocrisy, reminding us that justification comes through faith in Christ—not through following the law. Anthony unpacks this truth, emphasizing that there is nothing we must do to be justif...
•
45:23

Galatians 1:10-2:10. A God Given Gospel and a God Given Testimony
In his sermon on Galatians 1:10-2:10, Dave explores the theme of a "God-Given Gospel and a God-Given Testimony." He highlights Paul's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, which Paul received directly from Christ and not from human sources. Dave...
•
30:40

Introduction to Galatians. A Gospel of Grace!
In this episode, Jess dives into Galatians 1:1-9, where Paul passionately defends the true Gospel against any distortion. Jess emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the original message of Christ, highlighting Paul's warning that even if...
•
27:03
