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Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
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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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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.
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5 September, 2010
Those who trust God and remain flexible enough to change and grow will have nothing to fear from God’s strong hands.
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29 August, 2010
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Compassion, Ritual, Sacrifice, Service, Worship
Scripture: Hebrews
True worship, which honours and pleases God, is a seamless combination of ritual praise and a life lived in doing good for others.
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22 August, 2010
A sense of shame can be God’s invitation to accept healing and new life.
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8 August, 2010
Faith is not the absence of doubt, but the courage and trust to be faithful to God in your your actions and life, despite doubts and disappointments.
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25 July, 2010
The Lord’s Prayer is given to us, the Church, as a model to shape all our praying.