Parkhurst Community Church

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a defining mark of a Christian, in this sermon, Doug unpacks the three different aspects of the Holy Spirit's work and role in salvation: Regeneration, Conversion and Adoption.

What does a more prayerful culture look like? It looks like an individual and corporate commitment to prayer through doctrine focused on the 6 different aspects of prayer: Privilege, Priority, Praise, Petition, Presence and Persistence.

As members of the body of Christ we have a common bond with one another from one Spirit which unifies us. We therefore need to love and serve one another and prioritise this unity.

“Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another” In this area, our culture often gets this wrong. There is a clash in how the world and the bible sees honoring one another. This verse turns the whole idea on its head.

True Freedom comes when we understand that we can never be perfect but Jesus' grace covers all sin and shame.

In this first sermon of the series Gospel Culture we look at Jesus' interaction with a tax collector - considered one of the worst 'sinners' of the time - and how this should inspire and compel us to welcome and extend grace to all.

As we begin the new year, this passage reminds us to refocus our eyes on Jesus, remembering that he is the one that strengthens, sustains and refreshes us.

In this passage, Simeon recognises the baby Jesus as the Messiah who has come at last. Dave helps us see how Simeon worships Jesus for bringing Life, Light and Liberty

In this passage, the angels bring a message to the shepherds of an unlikely King who will come to bring peace to earth.

In this prophetic song, we learn that God is a promise keeper, a God of salvation and His mercy shines on us.

In the first sermon of this Advent Series, Dave unpacks the Song of Mary in Luke 1. In this song of praise we see 3 different aspects of God's grace: His Personal Grace His Redeeming Grace His Covenant Grace

In this message, Doug unpacks why Paul and Barnabas disagreed concerning John Mark, why they ended up parting ways because of this disagreement, how God eventually brought reconciliation, and what this means for us today.

In this passage Doug looks at the early Church's pivotal decision to include Gentiles, highlighting the Gospel's unifying force across diverse backgrounds as well as cautioning believers to practice responsibility in their freedom in the gospel, living it out in a way that does not elevate their freedom over fellowship.

In the final leg of the Apostle Paul's first missions trip, we see how the gospel perseveres despite opposition and oppression, and through multiplying healthy churches.

In this sermon we see that Jesus is the culmination and fulfilment of history and how there is no one and will be no one like Jesus.

In this sermon Guest Preacher Themba Dlamini unpacks the story of the widow whose son is raised to life by Jesus, and how in these moments we have compassionate Saviour who is able to empathise with us, as well as the delivering and restorative work of his grace.

In this Sermon, Dave shows how God used the scattering of the Jerusalem church for the purposes of Gospel advance and unpacks 4 pillars that the newly formed Antioch church was built on: evangelism, discipleship, acts of mercy and prayer.

The last sermon in a series of 3 called "Encounters with Jesus" by guest speaker Andrew Butterworth.

The second sermon in a series of 3 called "Encounters with Jesus" by guest speaker Andrew Butterworth.