Wisdom of the Aged: God’s strategy to re-disciple Australia Introduction The massive support for same sex marriage (SSM) shown by the business, sporting, educational, health, legal, media and entertainment worlds etc. is a prophetic sign that the Church has lost … Continue reading
Ephesians 5:21-33 Marriage Glory St Mark’s 10.9.17 https://youtu.be/8oRRJ_bfANg Introduction A lot of Christians are stressed by the pressures of the SSM issue, but I believe it is a time of kairos opportunity in the sovereign purposes of God for us … Continue reading
Scarred for Life Introduction In the likeness of Christ “Scarred for Life” mean carrying a permanent wound to bring life to others. Jesus exposed his wounds to his disciples after the resurrection, and he retains the marks of his slaughter … Continue reading
I thought that today I would speak a little about fear of death. The reality is that people inevitably get older every day and sadly the number of funerals I attend grows every year. As death gets closer it is … Continue reading
This is a talk given to Tabor Combined Chapel for 30th August 2017 Today I am going to make a couple of remarks about same-sex marriage. I obviously can’t say everything there is to say because of time constraints. If … Continue reading
There seems to be little else on Facebook at the moment than people on both sides of the same-sex marriage (SSM) debate making statements about whatever side they are on. I fear that perhaps as Christians we have lost the … Continue reading
The Question I was recently asked the question: “Is there a will of God?” My immediate response to this was “Of course”. However, the question is not that simple. Does God have a specific will for each person or does … Continue reading
One Lord, one Ministry Ps 68:11-18; Eph 4:7-13 https://youtu.be/9-Oeo6gpiMI Introduction Earlier in this chapter Paul declared categorically that the people of God share in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father. … Continue reading
While listening to the communion introduction at a church I attended recently, I reflected on the way that Christians in non-liturgical churches do communion. What particular interested me is the matter of remembering. In both Luke and 1 Corinthians we … Continue reading
Violence and final Revelation Background If there is a left wing-media “War on Christianity” (Andrew Bolt) few Christians have insight into God’s greater purposes in it all. This came across to me starkly as I joined several hundred leaders listening … Continue reading
In the news lately there have been a number of politicians who have been forced to resign as a consequence of section 44 of the constitution, which forbids elected officials having allegiance to a foreign power.[1] These people have dual … Continue reading
Giving in God’s Gift Ex 35:4-29; Ps 116:12-19;Acts 13:1-3; John 3:31-36 St Mark’s 23.7.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/_0ckSAwyF54 As soon as you mention “giving” in Church most people begin to think about money. This is because what Jesus said is true, “where … Continue reading
Possession – an indigenous Problem Background Recently I was in a meeting concerning the decades old A National Act of Recognition (http://actofrecognition.org.au/).This is a people’s movement seeking to invite Australians to Botany Bay to renounce the violent acts of Captain … Continue reading
Ephesians 3:1-13 Now Alive@5 16.7.17 https://youtu.be/30ssfhjNWhA Introduction Critical to understanding the atmosphere of this part of Ephesians are Paul’s references at the start and finish of this passage to his imprisonment. In verse one he describes himself as “a … Continue reading
Protected by Blood Zion Fellowship 16.7.17 Introduction With those with ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches (Rev 2:7 etc.) alarm bells are ringing constantly and they show no sign of stopping. This is not the first … Continue reading
Fighting Women Introduction One lunch time I was in a coffee shop with a mature sister who was lamenting the young women she knew that were looking for (Christian?) men online for sex, plus those in long term relationships where … Continue reading
Ephesians 2:1-5 Dead and Alive St Marks 18.6.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/bdR0y6X14zU Paul was a much wiser teacher than I was a lecturer. When I first started teaching on salvation I used to begin with the doctrine of sin to convince the … Continue reading
Be Angry like your Father Jer 2:26-32; Ps 68:1-10; 1 John 1:1-4; John 2:13-22 St Marks 11.6.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/XZFqmpzKU0k Around six o’clock last night I was confronted by an angry drunk outside a friend’s house, when I went home and … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Church 3.The Church at Rest City Church of Christ 23.4.17 Introduction This is the third and final sermon in our “Rebuilding the Church” series and this one is titled “The Church at Rest”. This teaching whilst very difficult … Continue reading
Ephesians 1:19-23 Far Above St Mark’s 11.6.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/ClbZCmeZe0Y Paul has been praying that the Ephesians “may know…”God’s great blessings, tonight’s portion of Ephesians 1 makes it plain that all these blessings are concentrated in the Christ’s exaltation for us … Continue reading
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to … Continue reading
Thankful Prayer Eph 1:15-18 Alive@5 4.6.17 https://youtu.be/5jukDETqTE0 “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you … Continue reading
The Pentecostal Centre Acts 2:1-41; Ps 104:27-35; 1 Cor 12:1-13; John 7:37-38 St Marks 4.6.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/C8zYHjeWSMU Pentecost is a wonderful time of celebration for Christians of all sorts who remember when the Holy Spirit was first outpoured on all … Continue reading
Restoring the Beauty of Fatherhood 2. Dystressed[1] Few believers seem to be aware of the level of stress levels currently pressing on the people of God; surprisingly in recent days centred on our city of Perth. First we had local … Continue reading
Today is Pentecost Sunday and today we celebrate the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not simply the giver of gifts (as in 1 Cor 12), he is the gift of … Continue reading
Ascended above His Enemies Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:15-23; Matt 28:16-20 St Marks 28.5.17 Introduction https://youtu.be/T6jtvzA494k Today we celebrate Christ’s ascension, the day when Jesus went back up to his Father in heaven. The Ascension elevates Jesus beyond the … Continue reading
God knows his people in a way which differs from his knowledge of those who reject him. This explains why Jesus can say that those who do not live in obedience to the Father will be told, “I never knew … Continue reading
A Man and His God Mt Hawthorn Baptist 22.5.17 Let me begin by saying that although I find myself mentoring men from all over the world I do not have a “men’s ministry” and am a little unsure even … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Church2. No Other Foundation City Church of Christ 21.5.17 Introduction 1 Cor 3:10-15 When local Christian Tony Overhue (who I know) smashed a pie into the face of prominent gay activist and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce spiritual … Continue reading
Baptism in/with the Holy Spirit is not explicitly mentioned in the Old Testament. However, John the Baptist spoke to the people about this experience as if it were something they would understand. This means that the concept must be congruent … Continue reading