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EnglishHow to Listen to SNAC Sermons and Understand What the Church Believes
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SNAC (St George North Anglican Church) describes itself as a reformed, evangelical church, and it publishes its previous Bible talks through a sermon library linked from its website, snac.org.au. To hear a sermon, open the site and go to the Sermon Library section; to understand the beliefs behind those talks, read the church's statements about the Bible, its mission and its identity. The two go together: the sermons are presented as Bible teaching, and the beliefs explain why the church teaches the Bible the way it does.
Listening to SNAC Sermons
The church states that it is "committed to teaching the Bible" and that previous Bible talks can be heard "through our sermon library." The site's navigation lists a Sermon Library entry alongside service times, ministries and events.
To use it:
- Go to snac.org.au.
- Find the Sermon Library link in the site navigation or on the welcome page.
- Browse or select a talk and listen.
The published material does not specify how the library is organised (for example, by date, series or Bible passage), whether audio can be downloaded, or whether a login is required. If you need a specific talk or can't find one, the church invites direct contact on (02) 9553 1840 or at [email protected].
What SNAC Says It Believes
The church sets out its identity and beliefs in a few clear statements:
| Area | What SNAC states |
|---|---|
| Church tradition | A reformed, evangelical church |
| View of the Bible | The Bible is the word of God and remains relevant for teaching people how to live today |
| Mission | To glorify God by proclaiming Jesus, growing disciples and serving together |
| Values | Values the Bible and encourages every member to serve according to their gifts |
| Welcome | Welcomes all people and aims to make disciples of all nations |
The site also quotes Colossians 1:28–29, about proclaiming Christ and teaching everyone with all wisdom so that people may be presented mature in Christ. That passage sums up the link between the sermons and the beliefs: the talks are meant as Bible teaching aimed at growing disciples.
Checking the Beliefs Against the Sermons
Because the sermon library holds past talks, it is the most direct way to see how the church's stated commitment to the Bible works out in practice. A practical approach:
- Read the "About our Church" section first to get the stated identity and mission.
- Listen to one or two recent talks and note which Bible passages are used and how they are applied.
- If you want to explore the beliefs further in a group setting, the church runs a Life course at various times of the day and week throughout the year, described as a relaxed way to find out more about Jesus.
The site does not publish a detailed doctrinal statement beyond the summary above, so for specific questions about beliefs, the church office is the appropriate contact.
If You Want to Attend in Person
Sermons are only part of the picture. SNAC meets at three locations:
- Carlton: 9am and 10:30am (both with a kids program) and 6:30pm (no kids program).
- Bexley North: 10am (with a kids program).
- Bexley: every second Wednesday, a traditional Anglican prayerbook service.
Visiting a service lets you hear the teaching in context and meet the congregation; the sermon library is the better option if you want to listen first or catch up on talks you missed.