Sermons

In this sermon, Greg Allinson explores Romans 2:17–29 and the relationship between privilege and responsibility. Paul addresses those who take pride in their religious identity, knowledge, and status, but fail to live out what they know.

The Jewish believers of Paul's day had many privileges: God's law, God's promises, and God's covenant. Yet privilege alone was never enough. God was looking for hearts transformed by obedience, not merely outward signs of belonging.

This message invites us to ask:

‍Are we simply enjoying the privileges of being Christians, or are we living out the responsibilities that come with them?

You'll be encouraged to:

• Reflect on the privileges God has given His people

• Examine whether your life matches your profession of faith

• Consider what it means to be a disciple from the heart

• Seek God's approval rather than the praise of others

Privilege should lead to responsibility. As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to know God's Word, but to live it, honouring Christ in both word and action.

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In this sermon, Greg Allinson explores Romans 2:1–11 and challenges our tendency to judge others while overlooking our own need for God's grace. Paul warns that whenever we condemn others for sins we ourselves commit, we place ourselves under the same judgment.

‍ While we naturally make judgments every day, God's judgment is different. It is true, impartial, and based on perfect knowledge. Rather than leading us to point the finger at others, it should lead us to repentance and a deeper dependence on Christ.

‍ This message invites us to ask:

‍Are we more aware of the sins of others, or our own need for God's mercy?

‍ You'll be encouraged to:

• Understand the difference between human judgment and God's judgment

• Recognise the danger of hypocrisy and self-righteousness

• Reflect on God's kindness, patience, and grace

• Turn again to Christ in repentance and faith

‍ The good news of the gospel is that we stand before God not because of our own righteousness, but because of His grace shown to us in Jesus Christ.

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In the first sermon of our two-part series on 2 and 3 John, Greg invites us to consider what it really means to live out truth and love.

2 John shows that when we separate them—choosing either strict truth or soft love—we miss the heart of the Christian life. Greg encourages us to see how truth shapes love, and love strengthens truth, and how living with both brings clarity, depth, and genuine care for others.

Join us as we explore this balanced, life-giving way of following Jesus.
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In Greg's final sermon as Locum at Ormond, he speaks on 2 Samuel 7:1-17, revealing the importance of being flexible and being willing to change our good plans in order to Follow God's plans.

"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 5:48

Jesus' teaching encourages his followers to move past simple adherence to the law and instead to a perfect standard. Greg continues our journey through Matthew looking at Chapter 5:38-48, and helps us understand what the life Jesus calls us to look like and how it must inherently lead us to the cross.

In Matthew 5:17-37, Jesus instructs all of his followers to live a life of exceeding righteousness, to move past the simple sayings and interpretations, and to stand out as different from those around us. Greg takes us through these challenging verses clarifying things when needed and encouraging Christian listeners to strive for exceeding righteousness

This sermon is part of our January and February Series covering Jesus' teaching in Matthew chapters 5 to 7.

Matthew 5:13-16, To be salt and light is to live in a way that preserves life, reveals truth, and dispels evil. Greg encourages Christians to make sure their faith is having an impact on the world.

This sermon is part of our January and February Series covering Jesus' teaching in Matthew chapters 5 to 7.

It's easy for the events of Jesus' birth to become just another story, Greg encourages us to be amazed at the Christmas story as seen in Luke 2:1-20, and to see how God is at work throughout.

When Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, they were moved to praise God for their blessings. Greg unpacks this passage from Luke 1:39-56 and encourages us to be ready to praise God for our own blessings, how many can you think of?

God's messengers come to ensure that his people know the true story. Greg explores what it means for an Angel to come to Mary and encourages us to trust that in God nothing is impossible.

Luke 1:26-38

In this first sermon of our advent series, Greg dives into Luke 1:1-4, exploring the certainty and hope found in the Gospels. As we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, he encourages us to reflect on the solid foundation of our faith and the reasons we have to believe in the Good News.

Greg encourages us to learn from Habakkuk's response to God in the face of a problem he can't fix and God's solution not coming soon enough or in the way he wanted. Trusting God is not always going to be easy and is particularly difficult when our prays are not being answered and the challenges remain, will we still faithfully turn to God and trust in him?

Bible Passage: Habakkuk 2

Greg’s sermon, delivered on Baptism Sunday, centered on the essential practices of the early church in Acts 2:36-47. With several congregation members being baptized, the message provided a meaningful framework for understanding the commitment and transformation baptism signifies. Greg emphasized how early Christians lived out their faith through belief, repentance, community, worship, and evangelism, encouraging the newly baptized and all believers to embrace these practices authentically. This message was particularly relevant as it connected the sacrament of baptism with a call to live in alignment with Jesus' teachings, building a supportive, active church community.

It is not enough to be known as a Christian but we must also act as a Christian. Greg speaks on Colossians 3:1-17 challenging believers to act out their faith in every aspect of their lives, both in what we do and in what we put aside.