St Mary Magdalene, Torquay

Luke 24: 13 - 35

"Scripture tells us that Jesus is the cause of the 'rise and fall of many'. But maybe he wants it that way - to make us depend on him so that we might rise with him. When we stumble and fall, we need help. The kind of help we are promised will amaze you. From Luke 2:33-35."

Luke tells the story of a son who's desperate to go home, but will his father take him back? What would you do? From Luke 15:11-32.

What does Jesus' family look like? You're looking at it - a rag tag bunch of broken people. But God says - that's the bit I want, your brokenness. You'll never believe what God can do with that. Have you claimed your brokenness? God's waiting ... for you. From Matthew 12:46-50.

Rob Densmore mines the earth shattering revelation of Gabriel's news to Mary - that she will be the mother of God. Mary's answer reveals the redeeming power of blessing and prayer. Who will we praise? Who will we bless? Taken from Luke 1:26-48.

Dave Finnegan explores the incredible transformative power of God - in the news of John the Baptist's birth to parents. Taken from Luke 1:5-27.

Harriet Byatt shares the good news prophecy from Isaiah. Oftentimes, God's very best news is birthed in the midst of darkness. In Jesus we find our way into the light. Taken from Isaiah 9:1-7.

Following Jesus means giving up on our fear. When we want control of our life, to do things our way, we do this a lot of times because we are afraid. Jesus shows us another way. Jesus calls us to follow - from Matt 9:9-13.

An empty tomb. A child baptized. The fallen war dead. What do they all have in common? Jesus Christ. His gift of life everlasting life is for all. Sometimes it takes focusing on an empty grave to remind us that God's promise of a glorious life begins today.

Simon shares from Luke 7:36-50 about thankfulness and our reason for giving

Dave Finnegan describes what its like to leave the past behind and step into the healing presence of Jesus Christ. Jesus says it is not the healthy that need a doctor but the sick. Luke 5: 27-32

Interim Vicar Simon May uses the gospel of John to communicate the different ways that God speaks to us, how we test it, and how we confirm it in our lives.

Is your life 'under construction'? What are you building, investing in, putting stock in? Trevor Tomkinson unpacks a difficult word from Daniel 4 about life, faith and commitment.

Archdeacon Douglas Dettmer talks about what lays ahead for the Mags family. John 15:12-17 reveals the truth that all of us are the church - and that's where our future is. Right where Jesus has called us to be.

Living Room Pastor Petrina Jones tells the story of Isaiah 61 - and her personal testimony. Here she explains how Jesus has come to release the prisoners - and how that includes people like you and me.

Edd Williams digs deep into Isaiah, explaining the profound impact of God's presence in our lives - especially when life gets tough.

Lazarus is raised from the dead ... and he is just the beginning. Dave Finnegan talks about the life Jesus has promised us.

What does it look like to step out into the unknown? Trevor Tomkinson speaks about why the journey is not over - but rather that it is just beginning.

Mark's last big talk at St Mags. He talks about the One Thing that is really important and encourages us to keep pressing into the presence of God.

Mark Searle talk about how to deal with disappointment from the story of Lazarus