
Living Temple Christian Church
Preaching & Teaching from the team at Living Temple Christian Church, Gold Coast, Australia.
Episodes
61 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Luke 11:1-13. Pray with Shameless Audacity
In his recent sermon, Joel explored Jesus' teaching on prayer, from Luke 11:1-13, emphasising the need to approach God with shameless audacity. He identified six obstacles that often hinder our prayer life and three reasons to persist in prayer...
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Run to Win
As the Olympic Games kick off in France this week, we delve into the Apostle Paul’s powerful metaphor from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, where he compares the Christian journey to the ancient Olympic Games.Dave unpacks the importance of discipl...
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How Good and We!
Join us for an encouraging and humorous sermon by Carl, who kicks things off with a series of hilarious stories that highlight his human side. Despite his lighthearted claims of greatness, Carl reminds us all that he, too, is a sinner in need o...
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The Lords Prayer- Part 2
"Give us today our daily bread" reminds us of the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness, emphasising God's daily provision for His people. This phrase underscores our reliance on God for our sustenance, trusting Him to meet o...
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The Lords Prayer- Part 1
In ancient times, the concept of a God as "Our Father" was revolutionary, as it introduced a personal and intimate relationship with God, unlike the distant and fearsome gods of other cultures. Jesus used the term "Abba," akin to "Daddy,"...
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Prayer and Miracles
Today, we're exploring two powerful miracles from the Gospel of John: Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana and the raising of Lazarus from the dead. In Cana, when the wine ran out, Mary’s faith in Jesus led to a miracle that tur...
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Love your enemies
In this sermon, we explore revenge stories. Some examples include hiding frozen bait in someone's house, letting someone's tires down daily, or secretly growing illegal plants in someone's yard and reporting them.As Christians, we must ...
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