Sermons Archive | York Street Church of Christ

The gospel of John: Victory over the Darkness - Amelia Dwyer

20/09/2020

00:31:53

The author of John uses the contrast between light and darkness to represent life without God (a life of sin, death and darkness) and life with God (a life of grace, truth and light). As we look to scripture, we see that Jesus not only brings light into the darkness but He …himself is the light, and through His death and resurrection He is victorious over the darkness.
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The gospel of John: Take Heart! - Angela Oliver

13/09/2020

00:27:18

Whatever we are facing today - no matter how difficult the adversity is- we can have peace in knowing that God has a plan! Jesus gives us some key principles we can even use today - as He prepares His beloved disciples for the hardships that lay ahead of them.
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The gospel of John: Lazarus Get Up! - Tim Walter

06/09/2020

00:31:55

Is there a dream, relationship, or area of your life that is dead but you know God wants more from that? This message speaks into that area of your life.
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The gospel of John: Transforming encounters - Tim Walter

30/08/2020

00:29:43

How could someone treat another person in a way that transforms there life completely…
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Book of John: The Call of God. - Tim Walter

23/08/2020

00:31:22

What is it to ‘really’ follow Jesus?
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Our family Tree: Our Responsibilities - Tim Walter

16/08/2020

00:27:15

Have you ever wondered how you align your values with your time? Mark 15 shows how we align these and have a fulfilled life along the way.
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Our family Tree: Our Priorities - Tim Walter

09/08/2020

00:31:02

How do you start a spiritual habit, and why?
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Our family Tree, Our Value - Jennifer Fultcher

02/08/2020

00:23:08

Have you ever felt undervalued, or overlooked, Pastor Jennifer shows what scripture has to say about this?
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Our family Tree, our Role - Tim Walter

26/07/2020

00:30:45

How can the Bible help us know our Roles both within our family and society?
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Our family tree, what is our Purpose. - Tim Walter

19/07/2020

00:32:36

When things are crazy at home, we need to know why God created families in the first place.
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The God of the Future - Tim Walter

12/07/2020

00:27:40

How can you align your life with Gods will for the future.
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God of the Present - Amelia Dwyer

05/07/2020

00:20:56

God is a God of the present, therefore, to experience Him fully we must learn to be people of the present.: God is a God of the present, therefore, to experience Him fully we must learn to be people of the present.

The God of the past is still the God of today. - Tim Walter

28/06/2020

00:27:28

When it’s hard to took to the future, looking to the past can help.
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Images of God - Restoring Our Vision - Alisa Walter

21/06/2020

00:20:56

When you know your image of God is wrong, how do you restore it back to how it should be?
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Healthy Biblical images of God. - Tim Walter

14/06/2020

00:28:49

Where do we look for a healthy image of God?
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Distorted Images of God. - Tim Walter

07/06/2020

00:36:31

How do we identify if our image of God is distorted?
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Our Images of God - Why they matter and where they come from - Andrea Tudball

31/05/2020

00:24:25

Each one of us has some kind of image of God in our minds, hearts and lives. But is it a right and true picture? Becoming aware of a distorted picture of God can be the first step in bringing about a renewed spiritual vitality.
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Foundations: How can we be devoted to God? - Tim Walter

24/05/2020

00:28:04

When we truly devote ourselves to God, amazing things happen!

Foundations: Communion - Amelia Dwyer

17/05/2020

00:23:20

Communion is a remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice for our sins, however, one can only participate in communion in a meaningful way once they understand the gospel message.

Planted, how to weather the hard seasons. - Tim and Evette Walter

10/05/2020

00:29:36

When things are tough how do you thrive? Find out how to be planted in the good and hard seasons of life.

Foundations: Baptism - Angela Oliver

03/05/2020

00:23:46

Baptism is a significant transitional moment in our faith - responding to the command of Jesus from Matthew 28:19-20. Today we get to witness Eliza take this next step of faith!

Foundations: what is Salvation? - Tim Walter

26/04/2020

00:27:16

Salvation, what is it? What are we being saved from? Who are we being saved by? And what next?

Prayer is one of our Foundations of faith. - Tim Walter

19/04/2020

00:37:35

When everything is falling apart how do we pray?

No greater love, the promise. - Tim Walter

12/04/2020

00:25:43

Learn about a promise that will never be broken.

The Gift, no greater love. - Tim Walter

10/04/2020

00:26:27

What is the greatest gift you have received?

COURAGEOUS: What does courage look like? - Tim Walter

05/04/2020

00:30:26

To be courageous requires an action, but what action? Luke 10:25-37.

Courageous: Where does courage come from? - Tim Walter

29/03/2020

00:25:13

Have you ever wondered where courage comes from in hard times?

VISION: We are not satisfied with the ordinary, we think and act outside the box! - Tim Walter

22/03/2020

00:28:54

How do we act when everything is changing around us?

VISION: We equip people to live, lead and love, just as Jesus did - Tim Walter

15/03/2020

00:20:59

If God was to look right into you, would He like what He saw? How can we learn to be more like Jesus? (Mark 4:1-9).

VISION: There are no bounds to our willingness to share the gospel - Tim Walter

08/03/2020

00:40:26

How often do we think about ourselves when it comes to faith compared to others? Jesus shares His ideas on the topic. Matthew 5:13-16.

VISION: God cares for every member of His family, and so do we - Tim Walter

01/03/2020

00:42:56

How are we called to love others, especially the outcasts? 1 John 3:1-7.

VISION - The Heart of the Worshipper - Angela Oliver

23/02/2020

00:32:44

Discover what worship God loves most (Luke 10:25-29 and Romans 12:1-2) and why corporate worship is so important (Ephesians 5:19).

VISION: Anchored by Scripture and Led by the Spirit - Tim Walter

16/02/2020

00:42:32

Have you ever wondered how we listen to the Holy Spirit, yet live by the Word? What about when things don’t go to plan? This message is for you! John 1:1-9.

Welcome Home! - Tim Walter

09/02/2020

00:27:21

If you haven't been to church before, or maybe returning to church, God wants to welcome you home!

York Street's 2020 Vision - Tim Walter

02/02/2020

00:46:49

How do we take our heritage and honour that into our future, the new vision for York Street? Jeremiah 29:11-13.

Discover Hope - Stories From the Front Lines - Jemma

26/01/2020

00:28:28

Jemma joins us today to share some incredible stories from her time on the mission field.

Discover Hope - Overwhelmed - Angela Oliver

19/01/2020

00:28:58

Overwhelmed? Discover Hope. Even when we are face to face with our failures or we've royally messed up, God still has a plan and a purpose for us. David and Nathan (2 Samuel 12:1-14).

Discover Hope - Overpowered - Nathan McClain

12/01/2020

00:42:45

Are you fighting your battles on your terms? 1 Samuel 17:38-49.

Discover Hope - Overpowered - Joshua Kernick

12/01/2020

00:21:40

Do you find your hope in God? 1 Samuel 17:4-11.

Discover Hope - Overlooked - Tim Walter

05/01/2020

00:28:11

If you have ever felt overlooked, you can"Discover Hope" in knowing God sees you. 1 Samuel 16:1-13.

Fresh Start - Tim Walter

29/12/2019

00:25:39

Everyone can use a fresh start, Jesus offers just that. John 21:15-19.

A Farewell Interview with Rhys - Rhys Shelmerdine

15/12/2019

00:35:25

On his last Sunday at York St, Rhys is interviewed by Tim and shares some memories, thoughts and a challenge with us.

Uncluttered - Christmas Present - Tim Walter

01/12/2019

00:27:47

We have so many traditions at Christmas time. Do they even point to Jesus? Luke 2:13-20.

Uncluttered - Christmas Past - Tim Walter

24/11/2019

00:30:57

What is the origin of Christmas and why is it relevant today? Matthew 1:18-24.

The Road - Money, Money, Money - Tim Walter

17/11/2019

00:30:24

Two copper coins may not seem much, but it meant everything! Mark 12:41-44

The Road - She Works Hard for the Money - Tim Walter

10/11/2019

00:26:40

How do we walk the narrow road when it comes to our day to day lives, especially work? Colossians 2:20-3:11.

The God Who Calls - Colette Harrison

03/11/2019

00:24:49

Colette finishes up her time at York Street by looking at how God calls us and how we can respond. Ephesians 3:14-21.

The God I Believe - Colette Harrison

03/11/2019

00:35:26

Colette finishes up her time at York Street by reflecting on what the heart of this church is.

The Road - So Many Choices - Sam Dempsey

27/10/2019

00:28:04

With so many competing priorities in life how do you choose the one that lasts? Matthew 6:19-34.

The Road - So Many Choices - Tim Walter

27/10/2019

00:33:22

With so many competing priorities in life how do you choose the one that lasts? Matthew 6:19-34.

The Road - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? - Tim Walter

20/10/2019

00:40:51

How do we travel the narrow road with the way we interact with others, especially those we love? Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.

The Road - Highway to Hell - Tim Walter

13/10/2019

00:33:53

The highway of life has so many twists and turns, you want to get the right path. Today's message explains how. Matthew 7:13-14.

Going Deeper - Rhys Shelmerdine

06/10/2019

00:32:25

Rhys explores how we can go deeper in our faith and relationships. Psalm 139:12-18.

What would you do to get to Jesus? - Tim Walter

29/09/2019

00:18:31

What do you need to break through to get to Jesus? Luke 5:17-26.

Wine Skins - Amelia Dwyer

29/09/2019

00:23:55

Am I open to the new wineskin of the gospel, or am I holding onto the old way of living? Luke 5:33-39.

Galatians: Good in Deed - Tim Walter

22/09/2019

00:35:38

Everyone has a void in thier life, how do you fill yours? Galatians 6:1-10

Galatians: Free Like the Wind - Angela Oliver

15/09/2019

00:30:35

Do we really live as though we are free? Galatians 5:16-26.

Galatians: How NOT to be a better Christian! - Colette Harrison

08/09/2019

00:32:54

Stop trying so hard, your efforts will never be good enough!

It's All About Planking - Tim Walter

01/09/2019

00:24:40

How can you strengthen your spiritual core?

Galatians: Grow A Spine - Tim Walter

25/08/2019

00:17:56

Did you know it's not yours to carry?

Galatians: You Gospeled it all Wrong - Tim Walter

18/08/2019

00:32:45

Have you gospeled it all wrong? Galatians 1 will help!

The Power of the Word - Tim Walter

11/08/2019

00:17:02

Have you ever struggled to read the Bible? This message will help you understand the POWER of the Bible. Psalm 1:1-6.

Gen2Gen: I Can't See the Finish Line - Tim Walter

04/08/2019

00:36:24

This week Tim asks 'how do you finish the race when you can't see the finish line?'.

Gen2Gen: How Hard Can It Be? - Colette Harrison

28/07/2019

00:15:26

You can't run a relay without teamwork! Colette speaks about God's people working together and playing our part in what God is doing on this earth.

Gen2Gen: Oh! The Stories We Tell! - Angela Oliver

21/07/2019

00:23:24

The power of our faith-stories to impact the next generation remains unseen unless God is seen for what He's done. Psalm 145:1-7.

Gen2Gen: Passing Across the Generations - Tim Walter

14/07/2019

00:38:18

Tim explores what it looks like to pass the baton to those we love. Ephesians 4:1-14.

Gen2Gen: What's the Baton? - Rhys Shelmerdine

07/07/2019

00:35:01

Join Rhys and a panel of those who call York Street home, as they discuss what it looks like to pass on the baton of faith.

Gen2Gen: Intro - Colette Harrison

30/06/2019

00:37:00

Colette introduces our new series "Gen2Gen"; by exploring what it means to be a part of a divine relay. Judges 2:6-13

Family - Tim Walter

23/06/2019

00:30:57

This week Tim explores the questions "why do we value family" and "why are children so important". Deuteronomy 6:1-9.

Growth - Tim Walter

16/06/2019

00:21:28

What does God want for York St? What will it look like for us as a church to step into a new season?

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Loving Well - Colette Harrison

09/06/2019

00:31:08

Colette finishes off our 'Difference Makers' series by exploring how we can love well (1 Cor 16:13-14).

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Standing Firm - Tim Walter

02/06/2019

00:37:29

Tim reminds us of the importance of standing firm in our faith, through the story of Daniel in the lions' den (Daniel 6:1-16).

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Being Unified - Tim Walter

26/05/2019

00:35:34

Tim continues our 'Difference Makers' series as he explores the theme 'Being Unified' through Daniel 5:1-8.

An Interview With Tim and Evette - Tim Walter

19/05/2019

00:25:30

This week we have a "get to know you" interview with our new senior pastor Tim Walter and his wife Evette.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Being Godly Examples - Angela Oliver

12/05/2019

00:37:20

This week Ange speaks on Daniel 3:14-18 and reminds us that what we value shows what we worship, exploring how the stories in Daniel relate to our context today.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Being Godly Examples - Angela Oliver

12/05/2019

00:29:19

This week Ange speaks on Daniel 3:14-18 and reminds us that what we value shows what we worship, exploring how the stories in Daniel relate to our context today.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Being Influencers - Rhys Shelmerdine

05/05/2019

00:36:31

We have the choice to be influenced by culture, or to challenge it and live in step with God's Word. What will you choose? Daniel 1:8-21.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Being Influencers - Rhys Shelmerdine

05/05/2019

00:35:15

We have the choice to be influenced by culture, or to challenge it and live in step with God's Word. What will you choose? Daniel 1:8-21.

DIFFERENCE MAKERS - Showing Grace and Truth - Colette Harrison

28/04/2019

00:32:54

Colette explores how we can be difference makers in our culture today and what it means to be in the world, but not of it. Daniel 1:1-7

Journey to the Cross - The Celebration - Colette Harrison

21/04/2019

00:29:10

We conclude our "Journey to the Cross" series as Colette reminds us of the celebration of the Resurrection. Mark 16:1-8.

Journey to the Cross - The Destination - Colette Harrison

19/04/2019

00:22:32

Colette looks at how Jesus' journey led him to face the darkness of the cross so that we could come into God's presence. Mark 15:1-39.

Journey to the Cross - The Expectation (Palm Sunday) - Danny McDowell

14/04/2019

00:25:45

What can we expect from a life with Jesus - an Unexpected King? Danny unpacks this idea through the story of Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11).

Journey to the Cross - The Expectation (Palm Sunday) - Alisa Walter

14/04/2019

00:23:44

Through the story of Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11), Alisa looks at what we can expect from a life with the Unexpected King (Jesus).

Journey to the Cross - The Expectation (Palm Sunday) - Ray Veal

14/04/2019

00:31:35

Ray looks at the idea of an Unexpected King and what we can expect from a life with Jesus. John 12:1-22

Journey to the Cross - The Preparation - Angela Oliver

07/04/2019

00:33:29

Today Ange asks us to consider how we respond to God's call - are we alert and prepared or spiritually asleep? Mark 14:32-42 (The Garden of Gethsemane)

Journey to the Cross - The Preparation - Angela Oliver

07/04/2019

00:33:16

Today Ange asks us to consider how we respond to God's call - are we alert and prepared or spiritually asleep? Mark 14:32-42 (The Garden of Gethsemane)

Journey to the Cross: The Cost - Colette Harrison

31/03/2019

00:32:00

This week we look at Mark 8:31-38 as we ask "what does it mean to take up our cross?".

Journey to the Cross: The Cost - Colette Harrison

31/03/2019

00:30:25

This week we look at Mark 8:31-38 as we ask "What does it mean to take up our cross?".

Journey to the Cross - The Plan - Colette Harrison

24/03/2019

00:29:16

Colette speaks on Mark 8:27-33, looking at Jesus' purpose as a king on a cross and how we can follow him.

ARISE - To The Call - Angela Oliver

17/03/2019

00:33:08

As we conclude our ARISE series, Ange will focus on the CALL God has on our lives - Using the call of Samuel and David as examples - 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-13

Where Is Your Faith? - Rob Nyhuis

17/03/2019

00:38:16

Guest preacher Rob Nyhuis challenges us to think about our faith using the scripture Luke 8:22-25, Jesus Calms the Storm.

ARISE - Into Community - Rhys Shelmerdine

10/03/2019

00:24:31

As we continue in our series entitled 'ARISE', Rhys will challenge us about growing as a community through the scripture Luke 13:18-21, The Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Arise To Your Potential (Gideon) - Colette Harrison

03/03/2019

00:30:34

Different to our 8:45 messages, Colette helps us"ARISE to our potential" by looking at Gideon in Judges 6:11-16

Arise To Your Potential (Caleb) - Colette Harrison

03/03/2019

00:24:43

In Week 4 of our Arise series, Colette helps us"ARISE to our potential" by looking at Caleb in Joshua 14:6-14

ARISE - And Be Transformed - Nathan McClain

24/02/2019

00:40:12

Tonight Nathan will share about Saul's conversion and transformation - from Acts 9:1-18 as we continue on in our ARISE series.

ARISE - And Be Transformed - Pete Bartlett

24/02/2019

00:39:55

This morning, Pete will share about Saul's conversion and transformation - from Acts 26:4-5 & 9-23 as we continue on in our ARISE series.

ARISE - TO THE CALL - Angela Oliver

17/02/2019

00:38:56

Ange will continue on in our series - ARISE - focussing on the CALL God has on our lives - Using the call of Samuel and David as examples - 1 Samuel 16:1-13