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THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWWhen Jesus wandered towns and cities telling people the good news about the Kingdom of God, he built a team around him who he trained to do the same.What did he ask them to do and how did they actually do it?Are followers of Jesus today still called to do the same?This week, Mike Riddell will look at the opportunities for us to participate in the Kingdom of God today.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 3/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:14b-15; 3:13-15; 16-19; 6:6b-7; 8-11; 12-13.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWAccording to Jesus, the good news is that the Kingdom of God has drawn near.So, what is the Kingdom of God like?  This week, Tim Dyer will explore how Jesus himself described the Kingdom of God and how it can impact our approach to everyday life.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 2/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:14-15; 4:26-29, 30-32; Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 145:13; Matthew 28:19-20.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWIn the Gospel of Mark, it says that Jesus ‘proclaimed the good news’ – so what was the ‘good news’ according to Jesus? Is it still good news for us today?Join us as Mike Riddell begins our new sermon series in the Gospel of Mark, as we explore the life and message of Jesus.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ Series (Week 1/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:1; Genesis 1:1; Mark 1:1-15.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWMany of us love the idea of sabbath – a day of real rest every week – but we can’t figure out how to make it work in our lives. In this final week of our series on the practice of Sabbath, we will hear from a panel of people who have been exploring sabbath in their own lives and hear what has worked for them, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 5/5)SCRIPTUREMatthew 9:36-38; John 10:1-21; Psalm 23:1-6.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn a world which glorifies and worships busyness, accomplishment and wealth, choosing to ‘switch off’ for one day a week can seem crazy.  But what if the choice to do so is how we resist the tide and ‘fight back’ against systems that may not work for our good?This week, Chris Danes will explore how the practice of sabbath can empower us in ways we may never have expected.SCRIPTURELuke 4:16-18a; 18b-21; Deuteronomy 5:15;17-18; Deuteronomy 5:12-14; Romans 12:1-2.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn the chaos of things, sometimes what we need the most is pattern and rhythm.  But how do we create rhythm in our lives when it often feels like so much is beyond our control?This week, Chris Danes will help us better understand our need for Rhythm, and how the practice of Sabbath can help.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 3/5)SCRIPTUREGenesis 1:5; 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:6-8.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWMany of us are tired and crave rest, but don’t know where or how to find it.  There’s always more to do, more to watch, more to think about…and the idea of stopping seems impossible.  Yet that might be exactly what our bodies, minds and souls crave.  Jesus did it…what might happen if we learned to stop too?Join us this week as Chris Danes introduces us to the practice of Sabbath and explores how something so ancient may be more relevant than ever.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 2/5)SCRIPTUREMatthew 11:28-30; Exodus 20:8-10; Mark 2:20-28; Proverbs 3:5-6; Genesis 2:2-3.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn a world which is demanding increasingly more of our time, energy and attention, many of us find ourselves wondering if there’s a different way.  Is there a better, more life-giving way to approach our days and weeks?  How do we make more space for Jesus to transform and shape us?As a church, over the next three years, we are going to be exploring some ancient practices which Christians through history have worked into the rhythms of their lives, and which Jesus himself modelled.Join us as Chris Danes helps us better understand this journey we’re undertaking and why we believe it could be so transformative for us individually and as a church family.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series (Week 1/5) SCRIPTUREJohn 14; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 4:18-19.

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWLiving in the West, in nations built on Christian values, we can sometimes forget just how revolutionary Jesus’ teachings were.  In his time, they were downright shocking to those around him.Is Jesus’ still counter-cultural?  If so, what does that mean for those who follow him?Join us a Mandy Stark wraps up our series ‘Pictures of Jesus’ by exploring the Jesus who wasn’t afraid to stand out from the culture around him.SERMON SERIES‘Pictures of Jesus’ Series (Week 5/5)SCRIPTUREJohn 4:8-51, 52, 53-57, 60-61; 6:35; Matthew 5:1-12; 5:6; Jeremiah 16:16; John 6:68; Psalm 84:11.

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWWe’ve all heard the phrase ‘Jesus loves you’.  It’s shared happily and easily in many places.  And it’s true.It’s easy to picture Jesus as loving and kind and gentle and forgiving, because it’s comfortable.  The idea of Jesus being angry is a little less so.  Why is that?Join us this week as Fi Brown takes a look at what made Jesus angry and what it means for us.SCRIPTUREMark 11:15-17;  Isaiah 56:7; Mark 3:1-5;  10:13-16; Matthew 23:13.

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWRepresentations of Jesus are often clean and wholesome, of a man with a soft smile and a faint glow about him. But as we track Jesus’ path through the gospels, he spent time in some pretty rough and unwholesome places, with some pretty rough and unwholesome people.This week Mike Riddell explores this picture of Jesus, what it means and how it might impact our relationship with him and others.SERMON SERIES‘Pictures of Jesus’ Series (Week 3/5)SCRIPTUREMatthew 9:9, 10-11, 12-13; Hosea 6:1-3.

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWFor some, Jesus is just one of many religious figures who represents a complicated set of rules and expectations to live by, all in the hopes of one day being acceptable.But is this the picture the Bible paints of him?  What did Jesus himself teach those who would follow him?Join us as Bill Brown explores another ‘Picture of Jesus’ in this 5-week series.SERMON SERIES‘Pictures of Jesus’ (Week 2/5)SCRIPTURE—

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWJesus’ arrival on earth as a baby was incredible, but Jesus was more than a baby in a manger. Even pictures of Jesus as a gentle and friendly man only tell part of the story.Join us for our online service as Micah Evans explores the Jesus beyond the manger, and even beyond the man.SERMON SERIES‘Pictures of Jesus’ (Week 1/5) SCRIPTUREColossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:2; Colossians 2:8.

CHRISTMAS AT SYNDAL 2024 Christmas Unmodified

FEAR NOT OVERVIEWAt Christmas we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ birth - who he would grow to become and the hope he would offer to a world in need.  As God prepared the way for Jesus’ arrival on earth, a number of people were called to participate in this great work of God, including Joseph. This week, Bill Brown will explore Joseph’s story and help us consider our own participation in God’s work on earth - especially when fear might tempt us to opt out.SCRIPTUREIsaiah 9:2, 6-7; Luke 2:26-38; Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 2:1-7, 8-14, 15-20.

FEAR NOT OVERVIEWHope doesn’t always look like we thought it would or come in the ways we expected.  At Christmas, we remember and celebrate the hope that came to earth in a most surprising way - through the birth of Jesus.His arrival signalled a great turn in the tide of history and can still mean a turn in the tide of our own lives.Join us for our special Christmas carols services and stay afterwards as we celebrate together the birth of our Saviour King, Jesus, over food, drink and activities for kids.SERMON SERIES‘Fear Not’ Series (Week 3/5) SCRIPTURELuke 1:26-38

FEAR NOT OVERVIEWGod can show up in the most unexpected ways.  That was certainly Zechariah and Elizabeth’s experience. God sent a messenger to them with an opportunity to be part of his unfolding work in the world, work which would bring hope to many.Join us as we explore this remarkable story and consider how God might want to work in our own story today. SERMON SERIES‘Fear Not’ Series (Week 2/5) SCRIPTURELuke 1:5-23

FEAR NOT When all seems lost, and when fear seems overwhelming, hope is our most precious commodity.  The hope that something better will come and that this is not the end. In some of the darkest moments in history, God shared a message of hope to his people – that he was still at work and there was hope on the horizon.Join us as Chris Danes launches our Advent sermon series, Fear Not, and explores how God’s proclamations of hope are just as relevant for us today as they were thousands of years ago. SERMON SERIES‘Fear Not’ Series (Week 1/5) SCRIPTUREIsaiah 40:27-31; 42:1; 43:3-4; Matthew 12:17-21; Romans 8:25.

JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS OVERVIEWLife holds so many ups and downs. There are countless books, podcasts and programs telling us what to do in the highs and lows of life.For James, it was pretty simple.Join us for this final message of our series in the Book of James, where Way Lim will help us better understand and apply James’ words of wisdom to believers experiencing the joys and sorrows of life.SERMON SERIES‘James: A Faith That Works’ Series (Week 5/5) SCRIPTUREJames 5; Matthew 6:9-13.

JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS OVERVIEWWe so often find ourselves in conflict with others – sometimes with people we love, and sometimes with people we don’t even know. Sometimes conflict is good and necessary, but sometimes it’s a biproduct of something much less noble.In this message, Mike Riddell will be unpacking some of James’ words regarding what is often going on under the surface of many of our interactions with others.SCRIPTUREJames 4