Saint Davids Anglican Church - Sermons — Podcast

The Ethiopian Eunuch- Martin Robinson 05.07.2026 17dk

Acts 8:26-38

Something about God possibly - Hannah Drew-Crawshaw 21.06.2026 41dk

Big Beige Commentary on Jeremiah.

Pentecost reflection - Martin Robinson 29.05.2026 17dk

A message by Martin Robinson 23/05/2026

The Ascension - Matt Baird 20.05.2026 19dk

Matt Baird speaking on 16 May on the Ascension of Jesus

Practicing Hospitality - Josh and Debs McLennan 12.05.2026 16dk

1. What stood out for you from what Josh and Debs shared?2. Share your own experiences of being a part of kingdom opportunities or unexpected hospitality that you haven't looked for. 3. Josh talked about 'lived faith' as a way he has recognized Christ coming to him. Share your own experiences of Christ coming to you through missional engagement. 4. Both Josh and Debs had prophetic words given to them many years ago that they now recognize are coming to pass. Have there been prophetic words spoken over you that you feel you have not yet seen their fulfilment? Are there steps you could take to see those more fully realised?5. What opportunities have you seen in your own street/neighbourhood that could be explored? Is there a next step you could take?

Recognising Jesus - Wayne Kirkland 22.04.2026 19dk

Read Luke 24:13-35Then speak out the following phrases for everyone to reflect/meditate silently on them. Allow a minute for reflection between each phrase.That very dayWe were hoping that he was going to redeem Israel!“Don’t you see? This is what had to happen”“Stay with us”, they saidHe took the bread and gave thanksThen the eyes of both of them were opened and they recognized him“Don’t you remember how our hearts were burning inside us” Share any thoughts that came to mind as you were reflecting on these phrases. Questions for reflection and discussion:1. Was there anything in particular that impacted you while listening to Wayne’s reflection last week? Anything you found disturbing or disagreed with?2. When Cleopas and Mary first encountered the resurrected Jesus they were dealing with their own shattered hopes. In one sense, they had put their hopes in the wrong thing (i.e. thinking redemption would come through the Messiah getting rid of their suffering - kicking the Romans out - rather than God redeeming them through their suffering). Can you identify the main hopes you have for your life and future? In what ways might your growing recognition of who Jesus is and what he wants for you, be different to any of these hopes?3. Can you recall any occasion during a meal, or communion, or some act of hospitality (either received or given) where you encountered Jesus in a way that was significant or changed you?4. What role does the Bible play in your current faith journey, in helping you see Jesus and his kingdom more clearly?

Martins Easter Message 20.04.2026 18dk

A message from Martin Robinson for Easter 2026

"The King Comes (The politics of Jesus)" - John Crawshaw 07.04.2026 30dk

Questions for reflection:- What particularly stood out to you from the talk? Why?- What would you identify as key elements of Jesus' "third way" of engaging in issues of politics/power?- When have you experienced/participated in Jesus' "third way" of exercising power / doing politics? What made it different?- Can you think of a situation in your life (family/relationships/work/community/nation etc) where Jesus might be inviting you to join Him to get involved according to His "third way" of power/politics? What might that look like?

John 9.1-41 Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind - Sonya Screech 19.03.2026 31dk

1. Read the passage aloud together. Which words, phrases, or situations in the story stand out for you? 2. At the beginning of the passage, Jesus challenges the disciples on their explanation for the blind man’s condition. He tells them that the important thing to focus on is not why this has come about, but what he (Jesus) is doing. When have you been challenged to think differently about the world as a response to what you see Jesus doing?3. The man who is healed in this story comes to believe in Jesus, but this appears to be a process. Reflect on your own journey to faith and/or how you have experienced faith over the years. How has your understanding of Jesus changed or grown over time? 4. Uncertainty does not appear to be a barrier to belief in this story – the blind man is uncertain but still moves toward Jesus, and Jesus towards him. What might this suggest about the relationship between uncertainty and belief, or faith and doubt? How might this be helpful for our own periods of uncertainty or doubt? 5.“Belief” in this story appears to be about a relationship that grows between the man and Jesus. When Jesus asks “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” he is asking whether the man has confidence in him as Saviour and judge. When the man responds “Lord, I believe!” he is placing his trust in Jesus, and laying his life open. How does this align with or differ from how you have tended to think about “belief”? Is it helpful to think of belief as relational? 6. Jesus initiates this relationship with the man he heals, and Jesus sees the relationship through (e.g. at the end of the story, Jesus comes to find him). How does this resonate with your experience of faith in Jesus? How might you open yourself further to Jesus’ agency? 7. Read the passage aloud once again. Where are you in the story, or which part of the story is about you today?

Jon Screech 07.03.2026 27dk

John 3 tells the story of Nicodemus, curiously visiting Jesus in the night to talk to him. Is there anyone in your life who has a curiosity to know more about Jesus? What kinds of things could you share with them to help their understanding of who Jesus is?When speaking to Nicodemus, Jesus tells him, “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives birth to spirit.” What are some of the ways you have noticed the work of the Spirit in your life in the past month?When he speaks with Nicodemus, Jesus says “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” What do you think it means to compare the Holy Spirit with the wind? What might this mean for our own relationship with God?In Romans 4, Paul makes it clear to us that we are justified by faith, not works. However, there are certainly things we can do that make us more aware of God’s presence and gifts in our life. Is there anything you do that you find helpful for connecting with God that you could share with others in your home group?

Money Matters - Keith Millar 17.02.2026 12dk

Scripture: Matthew 6.19-34What stands out to you from this passage in relation to money and resources?What does this passage say about who God is, and God's attitude to money and resources?If we (genuinely) trust that God is a self-giving, generous God, what does that mean for us and the way we live?Matthew 10.8b says, in the Message version: "You have been treated generously, so live generously." (NIV has: Freely you have received; freely give.) If we are shaped by Jesus' life we will live lives of generosity and giving. What does that look like? How might that work in practice?What are pressures in our lives which work against generosity and giving?How does "giving to the church" fit in to this?(If we are the church, what does it mean to give to the church? How does giving for "funding the institution" fit? And what about giving for the mission of the church?)If we accept that to be a follower of Jesus is to have an orientation to and a practice of generosity and giving, how do we decide what and how much to give: money, other material resources, time, skills, etc. What about for people who are struggling financially? What about for those who have abundant financial and material resources?(For self reflection? sharing?) Is there anything that needs to change in relation to your orientation to and practice of generosity and giving? A helpful resource: Chapters from Wayne Kirkland's book Just Money, Ch.9 "Giving" & Ch. 20 "Generosity"

Alison Robinson - Micahs Challenge 04.02.2026 26dk

1. What stood out for you from the talk?2. Of the three areas covered in Micah's challenge (working for justice, being compassionate and merciful, walking intimately with God in prayer), which one do you feel the most encouraged about in your life currently? Which one would you like to work on developing further this year? 3. How do you outwork your commitment to justice and mercy currently? 4. What areas of injustice make you most angry or upset? How could you creatively weave that passion into your life without adding more to your load? 5. How do you think St David's is going as a good treaty partner? What gaps do you see currently that we could realistically fill? 6. What might a next step look like for you in your journey in response to Ali's message?

End of year reflections. 18.12.2025 24dk

Martin leads us through a final reflection for the year and Alison shares all the things we have been involved in and celebrating those who got us there. And of course.. the ever important, parishioner of the year!

The Glory of Jesus - Jonny Sarich 16.11.2025 28dk

Jonny shares the big and small of Jesus' glory.

The Anger of Jesus - Nic Drew-Crawshaw 11.11.2025 20dk

Nic shares some thoughts to help us engage with the moments where we encounter Jesus' anger as well as that of our own.

The Relentless Pursuit of Relationship - Craig Pollock 21.09.2025 20dk

After Brie shares about her experience of her deep passion and the worlds great need in Palestine; Craig shares on the relentless pursuit God makes for genuine relationship with us.

Jesus the Friend - Alison Robinson 10.09.2025 22dk

16/8/25

Jesus The Storyteller - Matt Baird 07.09.2025 23dk

1. Where in your life do you find yourself living like the two sons?2. What about Jesus story of God challenges your story of God?3. Where might God be calling you to come home to the party? 4. What do you need to accept the call?

Humanity and Deity of Jesus - Wayne Kirkland 11.08.2025 14dk

Questions for reflection:1. Which of the two aspects of Jesus' nature have you tended to downplay - his 100% humanity, or his 100% deity? 2. What was one thing you found helpful from Wayne's reflection?3. If you can, share how you have been struggling or coming to terms with mystery being part of your faith journey.4. Read Philippians 2:5-11 and share something from this poem/hymn that particularly impacts you.

Portrait of Jesus Part 1: The Beauty of Jesus - Martin Robinson 26.07.2025 20dk

Questions for reflection:What do you find beautiful about Jesus? What moves your heart about Him? Are there any particular Gospel passages that stand out for you with special meaning over the years that have captivated your heart?Are there any moments in your life where God has become very personal to you? Where your walk with God has moved from head to heart?