Continuing in our theme of a God of New Beginnings, Dr Peter Rogers (one of the Elders of Liberty Family Church) takes us into the story of the resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Peter considers how his resurrection would have changed Lazarus’ life. Peter makes the case that such miracles bring faith, confirm faith and increase faith.
Continuing in our theme of a God of New Beginnings, Dr Peter Rogers (one of the Elders of Liberty Family Church) takes us into the story of the encounter of Nicodemus with Jesus. in John 3:1-15. This encounter sees Nicodemus wrestling with the notion of how someone can be born again.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 7:12-14 and encourages us to do what God longs for us to do: choose to enter through the narrow gate to find and enjoy life now -- and forevermore - in eternity with God our Father.
In this message, Ps Geoff Baker (The Ark Community Church, VIC) encourages us to grow in faith by regularly applying both the Holy Spirit and the Truth (God’s Word) to our lives.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Jesus’ ‘golden rule’ command to love others as ourselves and explains why Jesus’ command - whilst being similar to ‘golden rules’ in other world religions - is so much greater and more demanding than any other ethical ideal in existence.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:7-11 about prayer and reminds us that whilst God doesn’t always give us everything we want when we want it, He is our good, good Father who gives us what is good and is best for us, when He chooses to.
In this message, Helen McCrimmon highlights the importance of caring for ourselves and caring for others, and encourages us to discern - with God’s help - where healthy boundaries need to be drawn - for the benefit and growth of others, and also for our wellbeing.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Jesus’ unusual words in Matthew 7:6 and encourages us to not be judgment-less but to be discerning when it comes to sharing the Gospel with others.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting explores Jesus’ often misunderstood teaching in Matthew 7:1-5 about judging and challenges us to recognise that the Pharisees are not the only ones who struggle with hypocritically judging others: we all struggle with this sin, and need help from Holy Spirit and other believers to put this sin to death in our lives.
In this message, Ps Joel Hawting encourages us to know - not only in our minds but deeply in our spirits and hearts - that we are righteous, because of Christ’s work and Christ’s alone.
In this message, Peter Rogers reminds us that our choices have eternal consequences and encourages us to choose to place our faith in Jesus Christ so we can enjoy eternal life with God forever, instead of being shut out - quarantined - from God’s presence in hell for all eternity.
In this message, Tim Connelly addresses four icons of evolution and encourages us to think critically about the bigger questions of life, ensuring that we do our research and base our understanding of such matters on the sure foundation that is the Word of God.
