St Andrews Church Geraldine‘s Podcast

168: 23-03-2025 Ethnos NZ A New Creation

Trevor Clarke is the director of Ethnos New Zealand and is sharing a message that encapsulates the work God is doing around the world among isolated tribal people groups.2 Corinthians 5:14-21

167: 23-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 31) "God's precious gifts to you

Matthew 7 verse 6 which is a pair of parallel proverbs, at first glance seems to stand alone and just tacked in there between all the other passages. Yet, on closer viewing this verse could be viewed as a summary of a number points Jesus makes in his Sermon on the Mount. If you were to reread Chapter 6 you might observe various verses where Jesus talks about valuing the precious treasures that God gives you. Along with this we are warned of false prophets (unholy men) later in Chapter 7.We are to treat the gifts that God gives us as holy and precious. Among these gifts we can include our family, our time and our faith. These are things that God has blessed us with and we must not let society attack them.Matthew 7:6; Proverbs 3:1-6 and Proverbs 3:21-23

166: 16-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 30) The Problem with Judging

Only God knows the motives of a person and therefore “the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart'” (1 Samuel 16:7). The problem with our means of judging others is that we so often do this through the lens of our pride and prejudice. This has always been the case throughout history. Jesus saw it even within the disciples he chose, the Pharisees judged wrongly because of their pride and prejudice, and we see it still as the major problem of people's judgements today. Jesus also reminds us that there are times to judge, or demonstrate discernment in matters. One way that enables us to be discerning is through self-reflection. This is a valuable tool, especially when we are guided in our self-reflection through the prompting of the Holy Spirit – we get a clearer picture of the reality of things and the Holy Spirit helps us to “look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.” (John 7:24).Matthew 7:1-5 and John 7:14-24

165: 09-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 29) Jesus' Eight Cures For Anxiety

We all wrestle with anxiety—whether it’s big worries that shake us or the small, nagging ones that add up over time. But Jesus gives us eight reasons not to be anxious.
He tells us: Life is more than food and clothing. Look at the birds—they don’t store food, yet God feeds them. Worrying won’t add a single hour to your life. God clothes the lilies in beauty—won’t He care for you even more? The world chases after things, but your Father knows what you need.
So what’s the solution? Seek first God’s kingdom, and He’ll provide for you. Don’t borrow tomorrow’s troubles—grace is given one day at a time.
Jesus calls us to trust, not control. Anxiety often whispers that we must hold everything together, but Jesus reminds us: God already has.Matthew 6:25-34

164: 02-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 28) Jesus the Supreme Treasure

We live in a world full of distractions, constantly pulling our hearts in different directions. But Jesus calls us to set our hearts on things that are eternal, filled with light, and worthy of our devotion (Matthew 6:19-24).
Earthly treasures—money, status, achievements—fade away. But the surpassing worth of knowing Christ lasts forever (Philippians 3:7-9). What you treasure will shape your heart, your focus, and ultimately, your life.
So, where is your heart set? On things that will pass away—or on the eternal treasure of Christ?Mathew 6:19-24 & Phillippians 3:7-9

163: 23-02-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 27) The unseen acts of faith are the most revealing of our spiritual health

This morning’s message challenges us to examine not only what we do, but the motives behind our actions. In today’s talk, we explore Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6:16-18—a call to practice our faith quietly and sincerely. Instead of seeking the fleeting applause of others, Jesus invites us to focus on the unseen acts of faith that truly reveal the health of our spiritual lives. We look at the stark contrast between the public displays of the Pharisees and genuine devotion that comes from a heart set on pleasing God. Whether it’s fasting, serving, or any act of faith, the emphasis is on why we do it. Through real-life examples from history and modern life, this message reminds us that true reward comes from God, who sees every act done in secret. Let this message inspire you to realign your focus—choosing God’s eternal reward over human recognition—and discover the deep, lasting joy that comes from living for His approval. Mathew 6: 16-18

162: 16-02-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 26) Rescue us from the evil one

Rescue us from the evil one - Mathew 6:9-13 & Acts 16:16-24

161: 09-02-2025 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

This sermon unpacks the parable of the vineyard workers to reveal the radical nature of grace in God’s kingdom. It challenges cultural understandings of fairness, success, and meaning, contrasting them with God’s unearned generosity and ultimate authority. Through Jesus, we are offered a new vision for life: one under God’s reign where purpose, justice, and eternity are defined by His grace, not our efforts.Mathew 20:1-16