Sunday Service

This sermon titled "The Shepherd We Long For," delivered on Christ the King Sunday, which examines the biblical concept of leadership as shepherding. The message contrasts the failure of historical "bad shepherds"—the ancient kings of Judah described in Jeremiah 23—who abused and scattered their people, with God's promise to raise up a righteous, new King.

Boronia Park Uniting Church First Advent Sunday Service (30th November 2025) Bible Readings: Isaiah 2:1–5; Matthew 24:36–44 Sermon Title: “Waking in the light of the Lord” This text consists of a First Advent Sunday sermon that explores Christian hope as both a "vision and a practice", urging listeners to reject the commercial rush of December for spiritual attentiveness. The sermon draws upon the prophet Isaiah, who provides the inspiring "vision of God’s future" —a transformed world of global peace where conflict ends and nations seek wisdom. This outlook is coupled with the Gospel of Matthew, which calls the faithful to "keep awake" and remain spiritually attentive** as they anticipate Christ’s return in an unknown hour. Additionally, the theologian Karl Barth is cited to reinforce that genuine hope is not dependent on positive external circumstances but rests solely upon "God's ongoing and unwavering faithfulness". The piece concludes by defining Advent hope as an active process of "intentional living and formation", prompting choices like forgiveness and peace even while surrounded by world uncertainty.