Posts by Simon Marshman

Posts by Simon Marshman

Sermon Outline – March 1

20th Anniversary Sunday Simon Marshman | Mark 1:1-15 What’s at the heart of Trinity Church Brighton? A history of creative mission. A commitment to equipping God’s people. A conviction that Jesus is worth it! March 8: Simon Marshman – New Life in Christ. Colossians 3:1-17

Prayer Points – March 1

As we mark our 20th Anniversary this week, we have many reasons to pray in light of God’s goodness and ongoing work through his people. We’ve chosen three aspects to highlight in particular: The clear teaching of scripture and proclamation of the gospel: Thank God for the faithful preaching of the gospel through the clear teaching of the scriptures that has…

Pastor’s Letter – March 1

Dear church, This Sunday we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Trinity Church Brighton (or Trinity Bay as it was originally known). It’ll be a special church service and a relaxed lunch. If your surname begins with A to L, please bring a dessert. If your surname begins with M through to Z, please bring a main course dish. We don’t have facilities for reheating food,…

Sermon Outline – February 15

Striving for Growth Simon Marshman | Colossians 1:21-2:5 Wrestling?!   Reason 1: Wrestle because the gospel is good! (1:21-23)   Reason 2: Wrestle because of what is lacking. (1:24-27)   Wrestling for others to know Christ (1:28-29)   Reason 3: Wrestling with the goal in view (2:1-5) February 22: Simon Marshman – Freedom in Christ. Colossians…

Sermon Outline – February 8

The Glorious Son Simon Marshman | Colossians 1:15-20, Psalm 89:1-29 A tree and its roots     The life giving soil: Image: John 1:18 John 14:8-9 Genesis 1:26-28 Firstborn: Psalm 89:27 John 8:58 Fullness John 2:21-22   The soil is the life of the tree The glorious Son and our hope The glorious Son and our faith The glorious Son and our love John 14:23…

Pastor’s Letter – February 8

Hello church, I’d love you to pray for Trinity Youth that kicked off on Friday this week. With a great bunch of incoming grade 7s, the number of youth coming together from Brighton, Tonsley and Woodcroft has outgrown the space at Holdfast Bay Community Centre. So we’ve relocated to Sunrise Christian School, Marion. Thank God for the gospel-minded leadership at…

Pastor’s Letter – January 11

Hello Church, Our family are glad to be back after a summer break and we’re really looking forward to catching up with our church family on Sunday. I’m excited to see how God grows us in 2026! We’re kicking off in Matthew chapter 8 to simply put Jesus in front of us at the very start of the year. In Term 1 we’re making our way through Colossians,…