Series: LITURGIES OF LOVE: Take Back Your Algorithm

Date: 18 January 2026

Preacher: Rev Dave Miers

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 11:28-12:14

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Part three of "Liturgies of Love" explores how Christians can develop eight habits to counter our algorithmic age and grow in love for God and neighbour. Focussing on weekly rhythms to love God—fasting and Sabbath—this message examines Matthew 6's teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting as spiritual practices done for God alone, not for human approval. Our righteousness does not save us; it is by Jesus Christ that we are accepted as God's children, so our devotion flows from that acceptance rather than from trying to earn his favour. Moving to Matthew 11-12, Jesus invites the weary to find rest in him as Lord of the Sabbath, revealing that religious rules can't save us—only his finished work on the cross brings true rest.

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Series: LITURGIES OF LOVE: Take Back Your Algorithm

Date: 11 January 2026

Preacher: Rev Dave Miers

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

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This message focuses on how intentional daily habits can counter our distraction-filled, algorithm-driven culture and help us love our neighbours more faithfully. Two daily habits—eating one meal with others and spending one hour with phones off—cultivate presence and attention, which are essential forms of love. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we discover Jesus is the ultimate neighbour who loved us when we were enemies. Because we've been loved extravagantly, we're called to love others sacrificially—not to earn God's acceptance, but responding to gospel rhythms.

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Series: LITURGIES OF LOVE: Take Back Your Algorithm

Date: 4 January 2026

Preacher: Rev Dave Miers

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

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Every day, algorithms are forming you — training your heart in anxiety, envy, and endless distraction. Tech companies have figured out how to hijack your dopamine system, programming your brain to crave the scroll. But here's the good news: the same brain that can be programmed by algorithms can be reprogrammed by love. In this new series, "Liturgies of Love," discover eight simple daily and weekly habits that will help you take back your algorithm and grow in love for God and others.

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