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Topic: Polarisation
At Open Icon Baptist Church, we value great preaching — preaching that engages deeply, humbly and honestly with Jesus, the Bible, and the pain and joy of living in the real world. And since going permanently online, we have been able to welcome great preachers from all over the world without having to wait for them to visit our shores. Click here to meet the inspirational preachers depicted in the gallery above, none of whom have preached for us!
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25 January, 2026
Preacher: Mark Wilkinson
Topic: Community, Hospitality, Polarisation, Reconciliation, Relationships, Tribalism, Unity
Scripture: 1 Corinthians, Isaiah, Matthew, Psalms
In both the Christian church as well as the wider world, there is increasing division. Is there a way we can become genuine peacemakers in both church and world?
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16 November, 2025
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Apocalypse, Compassion, Discipleship, Faithfulness, Fullness of Life, Polarisation, Salvation
Scripture: Luke
Jesus warns us that disasters are ubiquitous and do not all herald the end of time, and calls us to persevere in the life of love even when we are blamed and persecuted.
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26 October, 2025
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Compassion, Grace, Humility, Polarisation, Repentance, Virtues
Scripture: Luke
When we respond to others with judgement and contempt instead of empathy and compassion, we fail to understand God and live God’s love for others.
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12 October, 2025
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Polarisation, Reconciliation, Salvation, Tribalism
Scripture: Luke
Jesus constantly seeks to upend our prejudices in order to breakdown and overcome our divisive tribalism.
