The Victorian State Election to be held in November 2026 is shaping up to be a most interesting contest and one that will define the future of our State for the 4 next years.
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After responding to the criticism he faced over the healing of the woman on the Sabbath, Luke tells us that in Luke 13:22-35, Jesus was again confronted with a question, and again, the question was on something of eternal importance. Though Jesus did not answer the question directly, He went on to say much about it – and all that he said is vital to act upon. The opportunity for salvation will not be around forever, but eternal life will!
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• The forty-third in this series
• Themes we’ve noted
• A question about the Kingdom of God
• See how Luke tells us that Jesus answered that …
‘The war of the worlds’
Sinners in the hand of an angry God…
An open invitation…
It’s October, and in the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, that means it’s time for General Assembly – our statewide gathering of ministers (teaching elders) and elders (ruling elders) from across our 11 presbyteries. Monday October 5th saw the commencement of the 174th General Assembly of the PCV with the installation of Rev John Wilson as the Moderator.
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The Lortd Jesus was often in direct confrontation with the religious leaders of his day, and the event recorded in Luke 13;10-21 is a prime example of that. When Jesus healed the crippled woman on the Sabbath in the synagogue, things quickly got heated. The legalistic ruler of the synagogue got angry that jesus had healed on the Sabbath, which only caused Jesus to grow angry at the ‘fruitlessness’ of those in charge, and the extent to which their legalism caused such spiritual blindness.
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• The forty-second in this series
• Connecting to last week’s text
• The ‘fruitlessness’ of the religious leaders
• See how Luke tells us about …
Fake news
Three things to see
The fruit of repentance
After dealing with the varied responses that came Jesus’ way in Luke chapter 12, we find that in Luke 13;1-9, Jesus was confronted with the reality of the question of tragedy and what His response to it would be. Rather than seeking to give a classic excplanation of the cause of human tragedy, or even tackle the question why some face an unexpected, swift end to their life, Jesus turned the question around to make clear the urgency of repentance. Tragedy calls upon us to remind us that life is short and eternity follows!
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• The forty-first in this series
• That note of urgency
• An imaginary press conference
• See how Luke tells us that Jesus …
Death all around us
Tragedy while God’s word was preached!
D L Moody’s words…!
In this message, Ryan Smith take us to Hebrews 10:24-25, pointing out that the Christian life is not an individual thing, it’s a communal thing. God is calling a people who are His. A people who don’t give up meeting together, but rather gather, in order to encourage one another and spur one another on to love and good deeds. This is the biblical picture of the local church, where each and every member plays a part in encouraging one another and all the more in light of the coming return of the Lord Jesus.
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In this message, Ryan Smith points us to Hebrews 10:19-23 as a clear explanation of the gospel – the good news of what Jesus has achieved for us, specifically how because of his death and resurrection, we now have access to God and confidence to enter into his presence. We should do that by drawing near to him and holding onto this hope without swerving.
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Our 2026 Annual (General) Congregational Meeting was held after our worship today. There’s nothing unusual to report, just the usual reception and adoption of reports – including the financial statement for the 25/26 financial year and the budget for the 26/27 financial year – with the exception of one thing. Special mention was made of the contribution to the church by our, now retired, honorary Treasurer, Vic Ansell.
The following motion was carried with applause; ‘that the former Treasurer, Vic Ansell (and his very patient wife, Lynn), be thanked for his excellent, reliable, conscientious and faithful service to God and this church over the last 4 years.’ Thank you Vic! ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’
Still speaking to the crowds about the dangers of living lives where money is the only object, Jesus warned his listeners about the dangers of being unprepared for His coming and the dangers of overlooking the signs of the times. In Luke 12:49-59, He points out that his first coming was not necessarily for the purposes of bringing peace to the earth, but division, and then also that people should be much more aware of the nearness of His second coming and act urgently to prepare for it. That note of urgency in his words makes listening to and doing what He says, all the more important!
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• The fortieth in this series
• The variety of situations in chapter 12
• Coming closer to the cross
• See how Jesus spoke so we would have …
People who use a lot of words
The art of ‘doublespeak’
The clear and urgent words of the Saviour!
After warning His hearers on the dangers of greed and being found unprepared for eternity because our hearts are set on eartlhly things, Jesus began to take up the theme of being prepared for His return in Luke 12:35-48. The New Testament scriptures breathe with the hope of Christ’s return, and yet in some cases, it can be entirley overlooked or given too much emphasis. Jesus taught that His disciples (and, all those who aren’t) should be ready for Him to come back at any time. Expectancy, watchfulness and vigilance are all necessary in order that people everywhere might be prepared!
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• The thirty-ninth in this series
• Not ‘old ground, but new
• The return of Jesus in the New Testament
• See how Jesus taught of …
Sir Eric Shackleton
Priorities
Rewards
Readiness…
