St Thomas' Anglican Church, Moonee Ponds

07/09/2026

Disagreements are the unexpected engine of church growth.

What if the disagreements apart are actually the raw materials God wants to use to build it up?

Most leaders avoid conflict, but conflict is an inevitable part of church growth. Scripture gives us a radical alternative way to view this situation...

In this episode, we dissect Proverbs 6:16-19 - where God lists the seven things He detests, culminating in the sin of sowing discord - and contrast it with Jesus' step-by-step reconciliation process in Matthew 18:10-20.

We move beyond just "being nice" to a practical, confrontational, redemptive strategy that:

-Turns passive consumers into mature, reproducing disciples
-Creates a magnetic witness in a "cancel-culture" world that is starving for authentic love
-Unlocks the power of unified corporate prayer
-Stops the "leaky bucket" by pursuing offended members before they walk out the door
-Builds a leadership pipeline that replicates health, not toxicity

If you are ready to be part of a church that actually thrives under pressure and can work through things without cancelling each other - this conversation is for you and an introduction to our church.

Have a listen here:

What if the disagreements apart are actually the raw materials God wants to use to build it up?Most leaders avoid conflict, but conflict is an inevitable part of church growth. Scripture gives us a radical alternative way to view this situation..I...

04/09/2026

A note from our Vicar to you! 📝

Hi all, since being Vicar at St Thomas' I have been sharing my own personal journey as a domestic violence survivor, which has led to some amazing conversations of healing.

What is apparent is that the more vulnerable I am, the more conversations are had which lead to healing.

So here it is, the bandaid is "ripped" off and I have composed and produced my testimony as a song for people to share and bring the light into these conversations.

This is as vulnerable as I can be for the glory of God.

Click the link https://www.buzzsprout.com/2468662/episodes/19738613 and press play to listen in and share.

Share this if you know someone who wants to rise from their situation.This song is my real life. Every word is true, and I make myself vulnerable to make sure that one person knows they are not destined to be the circumstances they came from.I wro...

30/08/2026

The Cost and the Crown: Rediscovering the Cross-Shaped Mission

What if the greatest threat to the church isn't opposition from the world - but our own desire to stay comfortable?

In this episode, we explore Matthew 16:21–28 and the paradox at the heart of the Christian life: if you try to save your life, you'll lose it. But if you lose it for Jesus, you'll find it.

We unpack what it really means to "take up your cross", why the church has drifted from the cross in its pursuit of comfort and relevance, and how we can return to a gospel-driven, cross-shaped mission.

The gospel is distinctive. It cannot be woven together with the ways of the world. And each way of living excludes the other.

Key Scripture: Matthew 16:21–28
🎙️ Listen now:

What if the greatest threat to the church isn't opposition from the world—but our own desire to stay comfortable?In this episode, we explore Matthew 16:21–28 and the paradox at the heart of the Christian life: if you try to save your life, you'll ...

27/08/2026

Join us this Sunday 30 August! We can't wait to see you there ☺️

26/08/2026

Introducing our fabulous soloists for the Schubert Mass in G - all from the choir! We are so fortunate to have such lovely voices in the choir!!

Come and support these courageous choristers at our concert...
2:30pm Saturday 5 September at St Thomas' Anglican Church Moonee Ponds.

🎟️ Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DNJJF or at the door

New choristers always welcome to come along and attend a rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15-9:15pm. For more information please visit www.essendonchoralsociety.org.au

26/08/2026

Singing our little hearts out this week - squeezing in an extra rehearsal with our amazing organist Peter Guy!

A giant shout out to the beautiful folk at St Thomas' Anglican Church Moonee Ponds... their enduring support for us since our May concert last year is deeply appreciated ❤️

Come and see this lovely church and hear its great acoustics at our upcoming concert...

2:30pm Saturday 5 September at St Thomas' Anglican Church Moonee Ponds.

🎟️ Tickets: www.trybooking.com/DNJJF or at the door [link in bio]

New choristers always welcome to come along and attend a rehearsal, Tuesdays 7:15-9:15pm. For more information please visit www.essendonchoralsociety.org.au

26/08/2026

Join us for a special Service of Healing at St Thomas' Anglican Church Moonee Ponds 🕊️

Come as you are and spend time in prayer, worship and reflection as we seek God’s healing, comfort and peace.

📅 Sunday, 6 September 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 St Thomas Anglican Church, Moonee Ponds

"Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed." - Jeremiah 17:14

All are welcome. 🤍

26/08/2026

Message from Rev. Rob ⚡️⚡️

Just a note for everyone about a project I have been working on. I have finally worked out how to get the podcasts onto the major podcasters!

Here are some links for you:
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermon-podcasts-at-st-thomas-moonee-ponds/id6801957636

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0347UKSQ4NG2zKb3XhPM8o

Amazon Music https://amzn.asia/d/037K1M2j

If you have time to do a rating, that will help get the podcasts further up the list for people to listen to.

Gospel reading and sermon from St Thomas' Moonee Ponds each week.

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

The perils of living a comfortable life

We love having God neatly labelled, safely categorized, and comfortably predictable. But Jesus refuses to stay in our boxes.

In this episode, we step into Matthew 16:13–20… where Jesus asks the question that shatters our spiritual comfort zones. The crowd had Him figured out (Elijah, Jeremiah, a prophet - safe, static, past-tense). Peter risked a divine revelation: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

But even that glorious confession isn't the finish line. The "rock" isn't a monument to sit on - it's a movement to join. The "keys" aren't a security blanket; they require daily, uncomfortable listening to heaven. And sometimes, the deepest trust is found in the silence He commands.

Click the link and press play if you're ready to stop worshipping your blueprints and start growing in the wild, risky trust of the living Son of God.

We love having God neatly labeled, safely categorized, and comfortably predictable. But Jesus refuses to stay in our boxes.In this episode, we step into Matthew 16:13–20—where Jesus asks the question that shatters our spiritual comfort zones. The ...