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Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
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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Pastor
Nathan Nettleton
Nathan Nettleton has served as pastor of this congregation since 1994. He was ordained as a Baptist pastor that same year and completed an honours degree in theology at Whitley College in 1995, followed by a Master of Theology in Liturgical Studies from the University of Divinity in 2001. In our church, he carries particular responsibilities for the preaching, teaching, and ordering of worship and prayer, and for pastoral care. He also writes liturgical resources for a global audience through LaughingBird.net, and serves as a board member of Open Baptists. Nathan is married to Margie, and they have an adult daughter, Acacia, and two dogs.
Sermons by Nathan Nettleton
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20 March, 2011
God’s promised protection can only be understood through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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27 February, 2011
In the face of a major disaster, Jesus’ call to not worry is both challenged and illuminated.
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20 February, 2011
The salvation of the world lies in Jesus’ model of non-retaliation.
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13 February, 2011
Jesus’ teaching on the new ethics for disciples do not weigh us down because they are wrapped in generous mercy and humour.
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6 February, 2011
God has given us all we need to live out our calling with integrity.
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30 January, 2011
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Children, Discipleship, Formation
Scripture: 1 Corinthians, Matthew
In the growth of children, God reveals to us much of how we all should be growing and developing.
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24 December, 2010
In the birth of the baby we see the presence of God in smallness and obscurity, enabling us to see that small beginnings are no obstacle to big visions of the reign of justice and peace and freedom.
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12 December, 2010
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Faithfulness, Formation, Fullness of Life, Hope
When fidelity to Christ’s call is failing to bear the expected fruit, but is bearing good fruit, however humble, the call may be to persevere in hope.
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5 December, 2010
The promise that God will bring new life from a dead stump challenges our haste to chop down whatever seems to be in our way.
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7 November, 2010
God is so totally about life, life and more life, that we have trouble comprehending anything of what God is on about.
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3 October, 2010
Letting go of the idea that we can earn God’s favour is very difficult for most people, but it is a key to enjoying the fullness of life and grace.
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26 September, 2010
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Generosity, Greed, Hospitality, Money, Service, Stewardship
Scripture: Luke
Jesus calls us to be open to others, not shutting anyone out of our consciousness or care, and treating all as beloved neighbours.