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Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
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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19 February, 1995
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Abuse, Forgiveness, Love, Power, Reconciliation, Suffering
Scripture: Luke
Love for enemies is a response to God’s love for us, but in cases of huge hurt it is a community issue.
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11 February, 1995
God’s blessing is upon those who fully enter the pain of life and who hope beyond it.
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5 February, 1995
God’s church is to be a place of cleansing and healing and preparation for mission.
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8 January, 1995
God’s love unconditionally seeks all people.
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4 September, 1994
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Formation, Hospitality, Humility, Jesus, Racism, Relationships, Sin
Scripture: Mark
God uses the experiences of our lives to confront us with our own imperfections and, once so confronted, we are responsible for our growth and change in that area.
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10 July, 1994
Our lives give glory to God, through our stories and experiences.
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3 July, 1994
God calls and equips us to carry on the mission of Jesus regardless of the response.
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20 February, 1994
God affirms fullness of life over religion.
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9 January, 1994
In baptism, the Holy Spirit is ordaining us for mission.
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14 November, 1993
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Discipleship, Faithfulness, Gifts, Gratitude, Stewardship
Scripture: Matthew
God will entrust us with more when we have proved trustworthy with what we have been given.
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2 October, 1993
A healthy devotional relationship with God is required if we are to sustain our discipleship in the world.
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19 September, 1993
God’s grace is extravagant and should inspire celebration (but often inspires grudging).