#130 - The Parable of the Wedding Guests (Matthew 22:1-14)

Date - 11 October 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

Jesus continues his preaching against the established leaders in Jerusalem with a parable about a group of people who refuse an invitation to a royal wedding. While the parable of the vineyard workers was about those who fail to give what they owe to God, this parable addresses the question of how we should be ready to receive God's grace.

#129 - The Parable of the Vineyard Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46)

Date - 4 October 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

After coming to Jerusalem and being hailed as King, Jesus challenges the authority of the leaders of the city through a parable that draws from the vineyard prophecy of Isaiah. As Jesus points out their unfaithful leadership, he is also challenging those to whom the Kingdom will soon be given as to whether they will be more faithful than those who have gone before.

#128 - From Gospel to Shared Mission (Romans 15:14-33)

Date - 27 September 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

As Paul draws his message to the Roman church to a close, he encourages them in their knowledge of the gospel that they share and expresses his wish that they may partner together further for the spread of the message of Jesus.

#127 - Being Spiritually Strong (Romans 14:1-18)

Date - 13 September 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

In Romans 14 the apostle Paul instructs those who are spiritually "strong" not to use their knowledge and experience to override the consciences of others, but instead to journey together in love with those who might in their weakness think differently.

#126 - Living Under Right Authority (Romans 13:1-14)

Date - 6 September 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

Following on from his direction in Romans 12 about becoming "living sacrifices" following the example of Christ, the apostle Paul instructs the church in Rome about living with good conscience under earthly governments and about living in the light to fulfil the purpose of the Law through love.

#125 - The Sincere Love (Romans 12:9-21)

Date - 30 August 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

Paul expands on his direction to the Roman church that they must become living sacrifices in imitation of Jesus Christ by describing the sincere love that marks such a life.

#124 - Renewed Bodies and Minds (Romans 12:1-8)

Date - 23 August 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

The apostle Paul commences his final major section of the letter to the Romans by giving them a vision for what a renewed life in Christ looks like - one of renewed bodies and minds following the example of Jesus. This new life is not for individual advancement, but for the service of others.

#123 - God Faithful to All Nations (Romans 11:13-36)

Date - 16 August 2026

Preacher - Rev Luke Collings

God's faithfulness to Israel is shown to be foundational for how his grace and faithfulness extends to the Gentile nations.