Soul Revival Church Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
The official sermon podcast of Soul Revival Church in Sydney, Australia.
Episodes
- Where are you building your treasure?
Stu Crawshaw explores the biblical teaching of storing treasures in heaven versus on earth, drawing from the Book of Nahum and the teachings of Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of investing in people and sharing the gospel as a way to b…
- God's justice. Our comfort.
This sermon explores the tension between God's justice and human comfort, using the Book of Nahum to illustrate God's wrath against injustice. It contrasts admiring Jesus from afar with the discomfort of His presence in our lives, urging s…
- Concerned about Nineveh
This episode introduces the book of Nahum, focusing on God's justice and mercy towards the Assyrian Empire's capital, Nineveh. It discusses God's anger, power, and judgment, contrasting it with His role as a refuge for those who trust in H…
- From Hog Pen to Home: The gospel gift He wants you to possess
Sean Nolan's sermon,
- Jesus' prayer
This episode discusses Jesus' prayer for his followers in John 17, highlighting his intercession for their protection, the gift of enduring joy amidst trouble, and the transformative power of God's Word for sanctification and spiritual gro…
- The quiet before everything changed
This episode examines Easter Saturday, the period between Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. It highlights three key points from John 19:38-20:10: Jesus' undeniable death, evidenced by his burial; the reality of the empty tomb, suggested…
- Birth pains until He returns
This episode discusses Jesus' discourse to his disciples before his crucifixion, using the metaphor of birth pains to explain how suffering will be overcome by future joy. It emphasizes that believers have direct access to God the Father,…
- The Spirit's testimony while the Son sits
This episode discusses the theological benefit of the Holy Spirit residing within believers, explaining how the Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment. It emphasizes that the Spirit's primary role is to glorify Jesus and guide…
- When the world hates you
This episode explores Jesus' use of the word "hate" in John 15, differentiating it from casual modern usage. It discusses why the world opposes Jesus due to His role as the light and how followers are also divisive. The summary contrasts w…
- The greatest love
In this episode of Soul Revival Church Podcast, Stu Crawshaw discusses John 15:1-17, explaining Jesus' metaphor of the vine and branches. He contrasts abiding in Christ with abiding in the world, emphasizing that union with Jesus transform…
- Revealing the Holy Spirit
This episode of the Soul Revival Church Podcast discusses the Holy Spirit, emphasizing Jesus' promise that the Father, Son, and Spirit will make their home with believers. It highlights the Spirit's role in teaching, applying God's Word, a…
- Revealing the Way
This message from the 'Revealing Jesus' series addresses anxieties about death, drawing from John 13:36-14:7. Paul explores four promises from Jesus' final words: His role as forerunner, guide, the destination of heaven being Him, and His…
- Revealing the Father
Tim Anderson discusses Jesus' promise in John 14:8-21 that believers will never be abandoned, emphasizing God's personal presence through the Holy Spirit. This message offers comfort for those questioning God's presence during hardship.
- Servant and betrayer revealed
This episode, part of the 'Revealing Jesus' series, discusses John 13:1-35 where Jesus washes His disciples' feet, including Judas'. Pastor Stu explains how this act demonstrates a powerful, servant-like love that changes everything and sh…
- YELLOW: How is your friendship with Jesus?
Stu discusses Soul Revival Church's 2026 vision, emphasizing practicing Jesus' teachings and sharing His love. He likens becoming a Christian to cicadas emerging into light and challenges listeners not to return to sin, highlighting the ho…
- RED: From enemies to friends
This episode discusses Romans 5:6-11, highlighting that Jesus died for sinners and enemies of God, not His friends. It explains how His sacrificial death offers forgiveness, reconciliation, and adoption as children of God, fulfilling Old T…
- BLACK: Rebellion, Sin, and Stumbling in Darkness
This episode uses a youth group game to illustrate the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, representing rebellion and sin as stumbling in darkness. It explains how sin stems from questioning God and wanting to set one's own rules, shatterin…
- WHITE: Created for Relationship
This episode explores Genesis 2, explaining that humans were created by God in His image, designed for personal relationship with Him and each other, and are moral, accountable beings. True humanity is found in joyful obedience to God's li…
- GREEN: The God of Creation
In the GREEN series, Jai McMordie examines Genesis 1, focusing on "The God of Creation." The episode explores how God intentionally created the universe and humanity in His own image, highlighting the order and purpose evident in the bibli…
- Is Joy To The World a Christmas carol?
This episode examines the hymn 'Joy to the World,' arguing it's more than a Christmas carol. Tim explains how Isaac Watts based the hymn on Psalm 98, intending it to represent Christ's past, present, and future advents, rather than solely…
- God, why would you want a relationship with me?
This episode addresses why God wants a relationship with people, referencing prayers for victims of an anti-Semitic attack and unpacking Romans 8:1-17. It contrasts God's immense power and holiness with His fatherly love, as seen in the Ol…
- God, why can't I find peace in my life?
Jai McMordie discusses the struggle for peace, drawing from
- God, why is there suffering in the world?
This episode addresses the question of why a good God allows suffering, using Romans 8:18-30 to explore God's design behind pain. It dismantles misconceptions about God's control and goodness, revealing four transformative truths about suf…
- God, why would I want to go to heaven?
This episode tackles the question of why people might not desire to go to heaven, exploring cultural associations of heaven with authority versus its reality as a face-to-face relationship with Jesus. It also addresses the doctrine of hell…
- God, why don't you make yourself more clear?
In the "God, Why?" series kickoff, Tim Beilharz addresses questions of divine clarity and hiddenness. He emphasizes God
- Standing firm in a beautiful but hostile world
This episode discusses how Christians can live in a world that is both beautiful and hostile, drawing parallels to traveling through Queensland. It emphasizes the importance of living with clarity, love, and an eternal perspective, urging…
- Christ also suffered
This message from the Living Well on the Way Home series, delivered by Tim Anderson, explores the concept of suffering for good as followers of Jesus, referencing 1 Peter 3:8–4:6. It emphasizes reflecting Christ's heart by responding to ev…
- Gospel relationships are generative
Stu Crawshaw preaches from 1 Peter 2:13–3:7 about how gospel relationships are generative, bringing new life and transforming the world through love and grace. He emphasizes that Christians are the church, living as a community that draws…
- The journey together
This episode features Jai's sermon from 1 Peter 2:4–12, exploring the concept of the church as a community of rescued people built on Jesus, the cornerstone. It emphasizes the identity of believers as a royal priesthood and holy nation, ca…
- Avoid mental intoxication
In this sermon, Jai McMordie discusses avoiding mental intoxication and living holy lives by focusing on faith, based on 1 Peter 1:13–2:3. The message emphasizes that faith saves, sanctifies, and grows, shaping our spiritual minds to desir…
- How to live well on the way home
Joel McMaster begins the 'Living Well On The Way Home' series using 1 Peter 1:1–12. He emphasizes the secure hope and inheritance believers have in Jesus, explaining that faith is refined through trials, and our future is guaranteed in God…
- Embracing difference over sameness
In this sermon, Stu Crawshaw uses John 15:1–17 to explore the transforming power of friendship, highlighting that biblical friendship embraces difference and is rooted in God's love and connection. Crawshaw challenges listeners to widen th…
- The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting
This episode, based on Romans 8:18-39, addresses myths about eternity and explains the biblical concept of resurrection and eternal life in a renewed creation, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from God's hope in Jesus.
- The forgiveness of sins
Jai McMordie explores the concept of 'the forgiveness of sins' based on Luke 7:36-50. The sermon highlights that comprehending the gravity of sin is essential to understanding the forgiveness offered by Jesus, which replaces guilt with gra…
- The holy catholic church, the communion of saints
Tim Anderson discusses the Apostles' Creed section on 'The Holy Catholic Church', referencing Ephesians 4. The episode focuses on living in unity, using spiritual gifts, and fostering personal holiness within a community.
- I believe in the Holy Spirit
This sermon from The Apostles’ Creed series discusses the Holy Spirit, explaining that He directs attention to Jesus, empowers a godly life, and confirms our status as children of God, referencing Romans 8:1–17.
- He ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, from there he will come to judge the living and the dead
Bishop Peter Hayward discusses the Apostles' Creed, focusing on Jesus' ascension and his current role interceding for believers. The message encourages living with purpose and joy, grounded in the victory of Christ.
- On the third day he rose again
This sermon explores the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection based on 1 Corinthians 15:1–23. It emphasizes that the resurrection provides hope, confidence, and the assurance that death has lost its sting.
- He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead
This sermon unpacks the Apostles' Creed line about Jesus' suffering, crucifixion, death, burial, and descent to the dead. Drawing from Matthew 27, it explores the significance of Jesus' humanity and death for salvation, and how believers l…
- Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary
This message from Soul Revival Church Podcast unpacks the virgin birth of Jesus, emphasizing its centrality to the gospel. It highlights how the conception by the Holy Spirit and birth from the Virgin Mary establish Jesus as both fully God…
- I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord
This sermon examines Hebrews 1:1–2:9, presenting Jesus as the eternal Son of God, our Saviour who suffered death, and our Sovereign now reigning. It reflects on the Creed's purpose to strengthen faith during suffering.
- I believe in God, The Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth
This episode delves into the Apostles' Creed and Psalm 33, reflecting on God as our personal, loving Father, His Almighty power and unfailing Word, and His role as Creator. It emphasizes our identity as His creation and redeemed children,…
- Reform begins with God's word | 2 Kings 22
This sermon by Brayden, based on 2 Kings 22, discusses King Josiah's reaction to the rediscovered Book of the Law. It highlights themes of repentance, the power of God's Word, and how leadership and humility can spark revival and renewal.
- A faithful King but not the final King | 2 Kings 18
This episode examines 2 Kings 18, focusing on King Hezekiah's faithfulness and his ultimate failure under pressure. It contrasts Hezekiah's partial deliverance with the complete and unfailing salvation offered by Jesus.
- Do you treat the sacred as expendable? | 2 Kings 12
This message from 2 Kings 12 explores King Joash's faith, highlighting that God desires a changed heart, not just outward obedience. It cautions against second-hand faith and encourages reliance on the Holy Spirit for heart restoration.
- Naa-man to new man | 2 Kings 5
This sermon uses the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 to discuss how pride prevents us from seeking help. It emphasizes that God's grace, received through surrender rather than personal effort, is what leads to true transformation and cleans…
- Be like Micaiah | 1 Kings 22
This episode discusses the prophet Micaiah from 1 Kings 22, contrasting his truthful message with the flattering prophets surrounding Ahab. It encourages listeners to listen to God's word and speak His truth, regardless of the cost, emphas…
- The God Off | 1 Kings 17-19
This episode discusses the biblical story of Elijah confronting the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, highlighting God's power. It explores the lack of repentance in the kingdom and Elijah's subsequent disillusionment, emphasizing God's on…
- The cost of a divided heart | 1 Kings 11-12
This episode examines King Solomon's spiritual decline as detailed in 1 Kings 11-12, exploring how his divided heart led to the division of Israel and discussing the implications for contemporary faith.
- What is at the centre of your life? | 1 Kings 8
1 Kings 8 details Solomon completing the temple and the Ark's placement, highlighting God's presence. The episode contrasts the physical temple with Jesus as the true temple, questioning if Jesus is central in one's life.