Story Preaching Plan

Preaching Plan September 2027 - September 2028

Structure:

The passage links go to Bible Gateway (in a new tab); the "hymns" links show the hymns for both the main Bible passage and the companion reading (where present). All links are opened in new tabs by default.

Part 1: Creation to Restoration - the Old Testament Story
Date Bible Passage Companion Reading Suggested Sermon Title Theme Points
05 Sep Genesis 1:1-2:4a
(Hymns)		 John 1:1-5 In the Beginning God’s creative intent, goodness
12 Sep Genesis 3
(Hymns)		 Luke 4:1-13 Broken but Beloved Human consequences
19 Sep Genesis 12:1-9
(Hymns)		 Mark 1:16-20 Go Where I Show You Call of Abraham, faith journey
26 Sep Exodus 3:1-15
(Hymns)		 Luke 5:1-11 Here I Am Call of Moses, divine presence
03 Oct Exodus 14
(Hymns)		 Mark 4:35-41 Crossing Over Deliverance, liberation
10 Oct Exodus 20:1-21
(Hymns)		 Matthew 5:17-20 A Way of Life The Law, covenant, holiness
17 Oct Joshua 3:1-17
(Hymns)		 Matthew 28:16-20 Stepping In Courage, God’s provision
24 Oct Judges 4:1-24
(Hymns)		 Luke 8:1-3 Unexpected Leaders Deborah, courage, God’s work
31 Oct 1 Samuel 16:1-13
(Hymns)		 Mark 10:35-45 God Sees the Heart David, calling, humility
07 Nov 1 Kings 18:17-39
(Hymns)		 Luke 9:28-36 Fire on the Mountain Elijah, idolatry, faithfulness
14 Nov 2 Kings 25:1-21
(Hymns)		 Luke 19:41-44 Exile and Lament Fall of Jerusalem, sorrow
21 Nov Ezra 1:1-11
(Hymns)		 John 2:13-22 Return and Rebuild Restoration, hope, new beginnings
Part 2: Advent - Waiting for the Promise
Date Bible Passage Companion Reading Suggested Sermon Title Theme Points
28 Nov Isaiah 9:2-7
(Hymns)		 Luke 1:26-38 A Child is Given Messianic hope, peace
05 Dec Micah 5:2-5a
(Hymns)		 Matthew 2:1-12 From Bethlehem, a Shepherd Humility, leadership, hope
12 Dec Isaiah 11:1-10
(Hymns)		 Luke 1:39-55 A Shoot from the Stump Peace, restoration, new life
19 Dec Isaiah 52:7-10
(Hymns)		 Luke 2:1-20 How Beautiful the Feet Joy, good news, God's reign
24 Dec Luke 1:12-56
(Hymns)		 The Messiah Foretold God favour, justice for the poor
25 Dec Luke 2:1-20
(Hymns)		 Good news of great joy for all the people. God’s perfect gift
Part 3: Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus (Christmas–Easter)
Date Bible Passage Companion Reading Suggested Sermon Title Theme Points
26 Dec Luke 2:22-40
(Hymns)		 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Growing in Wisdom Childhood, faith development
02 Jan Luke 2:1-20
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 9:2-7 Joy for All People Incarnation, humility
09 Jan Matthew 2:1-12
(Hymns)		 Psalm 72:1-15 The Seekers Epiphany, outsiders welcomed
16 Jan Mark 1:1-8
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 6:1-8 Proclamation of John the Baptist Declare the good news, prepare the way
23 Jan Mark 1:9-15
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 42:1-9 Baptised, Tested, Sent Preparation, identity, mission
30 Jan John 2:1-11
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 25:6-9 Water into Wine Abundance, transformation
06 Feb Luke 5:1-11
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 6:1-8 Put Out into the Deep Call to discipleship
13 Feb Matthew 5:1-16
(Hymns)		 Micah 6:6-8 Blessed Are You Beatitudes, kingdom values
20 Feb Luke 10:25-37
(Hymns)		 Leviticus 19:9-18 Go and Do Likewise Love, action, compassion
27 Feb John 4:1-42
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 55:1-3 Living Water Inclusion, encounter, renewal
05 Mar John 11:1-45
(Hymns)		 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Come Out! Grief, hope, resurrection
12 Mar Matthew 21:1-11
(Hymns)		 Zechariah 9:9-12 The Donkey and the King Palm Sunday, subversive power
19 Mar Mark 14:12-72
(Hymns)		 Exodus 12:1-14 The Last Supper Betrayal, intimacy, truth
26 Mar John 18:1-14
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Arrest of Jesus Resist violence, ethics
02 Apr John 18:15-27
(Hymns)		 1 Samuel 12:1 Peter denies Jesus Standing up for your faith
09 Apr John 18:28-40
(Hymns)		 1 Samuel 8:4-22 What is truth? Truth, Kingdom of God
Part 4: The Church Unleashed - Acts and Epistles
Date Bible Passage Companion Reading Suggested Sermon Title Theme Points
16 Apr Matthew 28:1-10
(Hymns)		 Jonah 2:1-10 He Is Risen! Resurrection, joy, courage
23 Apr Acts 2:1-21
(Hymns)		 Joel 2:28-32 Spirit on All Flesh Pentecost, Spirit, empowerment
30 Apr Acts 10:1-35
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 56:1-8 God Shows No Favouritism Inclusion, vision, welcome
07 May Acts 15:1-21
(Hymns)		 Amos 9:11-15 The Church That Changed Its Mind Discernment, grace, unity
14 May Romans 12
(Hymns)		 Leviticus 19:9-18 No Other Gospel Truth, freedom, spiritual clarity
21 May Galatians 5:22-6:10
(Hymns)		 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Let love be genuine Loving neighbour, serving others
28 May Ephesians 2:1-10
(Hymns)		 Ezekiel 36:24-28 By Grace, Through Faith Salvation, transformation
04 Jun Ephesians 4:1-16
(Hymns)		 Psalm 133 Grow Up Into Christ Unity, maturity, church growth
11 Jun Philippians 1:1-11
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 40:1-11 Love That Grows Encouragement, partnership
18 Jun Philippians 2:1-13
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 45:22-25 The Mind of Christ Humility, service, incarnation
25 Jun Colossians 1:15-23
(Hymns)		 Genesis 1:26-31 Christ Holds All Things Cosmic Christ, supremacy, faith
02 Jul Colossians 3:1-17
(Hymns)		 Zechariah 3:1-5 Clothe Yourselves in Love Renewal, lifestyle, compassion
09 Jul 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
(Hymns)		 Daniel 12:1-3 Hope Beyond Grief Resurrection, comfort, hope
16 Jul 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
(Hymns)		 Habakkuk 3:16-19 Faith That Grows Under Fire Endurance, suffering, faithfulness
23 Jul 1 Timothy 6:6-19
(Hymns)		 Proverbs 30:7-9 A Life Worth Pursuing Simplicity, contentment, generosity
30 Jul 2 Timothy 2:1-13
(Hymns)		 Joshua 1:1-9 Be Strong in Grace Endurance, mentorship, strength
06 Aug Titus 2:11-3:8
(Hymns)		 Micah 6:6-8 Devoted to Good Works Ethics, discipleship, salvation
13 Aug James 1:19-27
(Hymns)		 Amos 5:21-24 Doers of the Word Action, integrity, wholeness
20 Aug James 2:14-26
(Hymns)		 Isaiah 58:1-12 Faith with Feet Faith, justice, mercy
27 Aug 1 Peter 2:4-10
(Hymns)		 Exodus 19:1-6 Living Stones Identity, belonging, purpose
03 Sep 1 Peter 4:12-19
(Hymns)		 Daniel 3:13-30 When Faith is Tested Suffering, witness, perseverance
10 Sep 1 John 3:11-24
(Hymns)		 Zechariah 3:1-10 Keep Yourselves in God's Love Love in action, love in deed