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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS OVERVIEWWith Christmas just around the corner, we can easily get swept up in shopping, meal prep and plans to celebrate – which are all great things!But have we taken a moment to ask God what he wants to do this Christmas?  How might he want to use us to make an impact as we celebrate?Join us for this one-off message from Tim Dyer as he helps us turn our hearts to Jesus in the lead up to Christmas 2023.SERMON SERIES‘All I Want for Christmas’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWIf God loves us and wants the best for us, then surely that means we want the same things as him…right?But what if God’s idea of what’s best for us actually seems to us like the worst possible option?What is God’s big plan for us anyway?Join us this week as Mike Riddell concludes our series in Jeremiah by examining what God’s end game really is, and how that can transform the way we see and experience life. SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 6/6) SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWIt’s easy to follow God when his guidance makes sense.It’s much harder to follow when he asks us to choose a path that seems more risky, more uncomfortable, or less popular.This week, Ruth Bawden explores how the people of Judah responded in the face of God’s unexpected advice and helps us consider what our response might be when we find ourselves at similar crossroads. SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 5/6) SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWWe may have heard that God cares about the poor and vulnerable, and that he wants us to care about them too.So we do…sort of.When it’s convenient.When it doesn’t have an impact on our lives.That’s enough…right?This week, Chris Danes takes a look at Jeremiah’s message from God to his people regarding their treatment of the poor, and what we can learn from it today. SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 4/6)  SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWThe message that ‘God loves us’ can be so attractive that it can make us think we’re invincible. Because if God loves us, he’d never allow harm to come to us…. right?The people of Judah certainly thought so. They thought God’s love meant a free pass to live how they wanted. But Jeremiah’s message suggested the opposite. So, what are we to make of his message now? What does that mean for how we live today?This week, Dave C helps us unpack the complicated relationship between God’s love and discipline. SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 3/6)  SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWIn this world there is a lot of competition for our time, attention and affection. Sometimes we give God the best of us…and sometimes we don’t.With such a loving and gracious God, it can be easy to convince ourselves he won’t mind when our hearts stray. But what if we’re wrong?This week, Fiona Brown will be exploring what the message of Jeremiah has to say to us in the war for our affections.SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 2/6) SCRIPTURE

JEREMIAH OVERVIEWSometimes it’s simply easier to accept a lie than face the truth.God’s people in Judah certainly thought so – and many of us may consciously or unconsciously do the same today. But where might that lead?Join us as Andrew Bawden launches our new sermon series in the Book of Jeremiah and helps us understand the problem with listening only to those who tell us what we want to hear.SERMON SERIES‘Jeremiah’ Series (Week 1/6)SCRIPTURE

RELATABLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWJoin us for this special final week in our ‘Relatable’ series, where international guests Nicky and Silla Lee from ‘The Marriage Course’ will share some biblical principles to help build strong foundations for healthy marriages.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 6/6) SCRIPTUREColossians 3:12-15

RELATABLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWFollowers of Jesus are taught that sex is a gift for those who are married. But sometimes it all seems a bit more complicated than that. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like that great of a gift after all. How can sex and sexuality truly be a foundation for a healthy marriage? What do we do when things go wrong?This week, Chris Danes will be helping us better understand what the Bible has to say about the role of sex and sexuality in strong marriages.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 5/6) SCRIPTURE

RELATABLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWWe live in a ‘me first’ world. So what impact does ‘me first’ living have on the relationships which make up our lives?When so many people choose ‘me first’, doesn’t selflessness just make us vulnerable to becoming doormats?This Sunday, Chris Danes helps us understand Jesus’ teaching on selflessness, and why it’s not just good for healthy relationships, but crucial.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 4/6) SCRIPTURE

RELATABLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWAs followers of Jesus, we know that we are called to love, grace and forgiveness.So when we find that some of our relationships take more than they give, we wonder if we’re just meant to accept it and push on. But should it be that way?Are there times when it’s ok and important to say no? Are there times when it’s actually right to walk away?This week, special guest Kim Smith will be helping us explore what the Bible has to speak into these questions.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 3/6) SCRIPTURE

RELATABLE: FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWForgiveness is often one of those things which is easier said than done.And sometimes we don’t even want to say ‘I forgive you’ at all.Is it really that important in a relationship? Are there exceptions? Is there a timeline? What if you just can’t find it in you to forgive?This week, Mandy Stark will help us look through some of these tricky questions associated with forgiveness, and explore God’s wisdom as revealed in the Bible.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 2/6) SCRIPTURE

RELATABLE: BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS OVERVIEWAt one point or another, we’ve all experienced the value of communication done well.We’ve also all experienced the effects of communication done badly.How we communicate with the people around us, especially the people who mean the most, plays a huge part in the health of our relationships. So how can we do it better?This week, Jonathon Stark will be looking at what wisdom the Bible has to share about communicating well in our relationships.SERMON SERIES‘Relatable’ Series (Week 1/6)SCRIPTURE

RADICAL OVERVIEWWhat sort of worship does God enjoy?What sort of worship does he desire from us?When was the last time you asked that question?Join us for the final week of our church-wide series, Radical, as Chris Danes helps us consider the biblical standard for worship and what it might look like in our life and church. SERMON SERIES‘Radical’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE

RADICAL OVERVIEWSometimes we struggle with the words ‘I’m sorry’.Sometimes saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the easiest part…it’s actually changing afterwards that we can’t seem to manage.Sometimes it’s just easier to pretend there’s nothing wrong in the first place.Join us for week 3 of our church-wide series, Radical, as Chris Danes help us understand why radical repentance is crucial to a life well-lived with Jesus.SERMON SERIES‘Radical’ Series (Week 3/4) SCRIPTURE

RADICAL OVERVIEWWe’re all devoted to something or someone, even if we don’t realise it.Many of us like to think we’re devoted to God, but have you actually stopped to consider if that’s the case?What does devotion to God actually look like?Join us for week 2 of our church-wide series, Radical, as we consider what Radical Devotion to Jesus looks like and the difference it can make to a life. SERMON SERIES‘Radical’ Series (Week 2/4) SCRIPTURE

RADICAL When you look in the mirror, what do you see…really?When was the last time you actually took a good hard look at yourself and your life?What do you think you’d find? What do you think God sees?Join us for the first week in our series, Radical, as Chris Danes helps us understand the role of radical honesty in our walk with Jesus.

RIGHT RELATIONSHIP: MOVING TOWARDS RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OVERVIEWIn English services on Sunday 13th August, we have a special stand-alone message which will will continue our journey in thinking about how Syndal Baptist Church relates to the Indigenous community.In this service we'll be talking about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and what it means for those of us seeking to be good right-relationship partners.Syndal's own Andy Mitchell will be joined by special guest Safina Stewart in sharing with us on the day.

DISCIPLESHIP IN THE DARKNESS OVERVIEWWe are taught to have faith that God CAN…so what do we do when he DOESN’T?How do we face the disappointment when he doesn’t show up?  When he doesn’t act when or how we hope he will?This week, Tim Dyer will explore some of these questions as he wraps up our sermon series, ‘Discipleship in the Darkness’.SERMON SERIES‘Discipleship in the Darkness’ Series (Week 4/4) SCRIPTURE

DISCIPLESHIP IN THE DARKNESS OVERVIEWOne of the darkest places we can find ourselves is in the pit of shame…when we’ve made such a mess of things that we struggle to believe there’s any way forward.Yet the Bible tells plenty of stories of people who find themselves in similar spaces, and God leads them out.Join us this week as Mike Riddell looks at one of the most famous and most shameful stories in the Bible and helps us see what we can learn from it.SERMON SERIES‘Discipleship in the Darkness’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTURE