Are You Willing to Get Out of The Boat?
Faith comes at a great cost, it comes that the expense of being willing to get out of the boat. Jesus leads us along the road less travelled.
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Kissing the Waves that Throw Us Against the Rock of Ages
As we do life and navigate these times we can take heart in the term Rock of Ages reflecting God’s nature: unmovable, strong, sentry, secure.
Psalms: The Great King, The One and Only God
Knowing God changes our lives, but how we live reveals how we perceive God; it shows if we really believe he is the Great King, the Only God.
The Power & Authority of the Word of God
Sometimes we read over a familiar Scripture, missing the intent, fullness, power and authority of the Word of God.
David Miers: Open Doors & Simple Christianity
David Miers shares his experiences of visiting the persecuted church in Egypt and challenged us to consider the simplicity of Christianity.
Submission in The Christian Home
Under Christ’s authority, love is demonstrated by every member of the family. This mutual respect flows into our everyday working life.
Being Jesus Every Day in Your Own Lane
How do we take worship on Sunday and turn it into being Jesus every day, in our own lane? Like Jonathan, we pick up our rock and climb the mountain in front of us.
Because of Christmas Day
Let’s bring our focus onto what happened when humanity and Divinity joined eternally in a stable so that we could all live forevermore… Because of Christmas Day.
No Matter What, Be Strong and Courageous
No matter what, with God’s constant presence, protection and provision, like Joshua we can take up the challenge to be strong and courageous.
Abiding With God Out of the Box
God challenges us to get out of the box of our limited understanding and step into real relationship with him: abiding in Him.
The Gifting and Operation of the Body of Christ
Each believer can contribute what God has called us to do and be. By not participating we not only rob the Body of Christ, we rob ourselves.
Priorities: Our Rights or Our Lord’s
Freedom in Christ gives us choice. We can prioritise our own rights or put them aside and follow the selfless example of Christ.
Satan’s Lies create Strongholds, So… Flip it
Satan’s lies create strongholds in our lives that can only be demolished by the power of God’s Word. We need to learn to Flip it
Oneness in God & Power in Prayer
Knowing God is well pleased with us, from the oneness and identity we have in God through Jesus we can pray with power.
The Art of Balancing the Tension of Giving and Receiving
Balance the tension of giving to the world that asks so much with receiving from God who gives all that we need.
Spiritual Warfare – In The End, We Stand
Paul weaves the word Stand throughout his passage on God’s armour. What does this look like and how do we do it?
Appointed and Anointed
Two more precepts Children of God need to understand: first natural, then spiritual and appointed & anointed.
Psalm 73: Transitioning Perspective
Asaph struggled with injustice, but as he worked through his feelings with God he transitioned his perspective to God’s goodness.
Remain in The Vine, The True
Jesus said He is The Vine and we are to remain in His love, keeping His commands, displaying His glory, so that His joy becomes our joy.
The Sword of the Spirit Bringing Unity
In the battle, the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the barriers that divide in order to bring unity
Salvation for the Multitudes
We can be confident in is the promises of God that His salvation is not just for a privileged few, it is for the multitudes.
Open Hearts and Open Minds,
Only when the Holy Spirit opens our eyes, is our heart opened ready to receive God’s truth and light freeing us from ignorance and blindness.
Everything is New in Christ
Despite living amidst uncertainty, we have renewal and security in Christ.
Mary: The Air I Breathe – John 20:11-18
Jesus called me by name, inviting me to turn from the desolation of empty tomb, to Him: the life-giving air I breathe.
Mother’s Day: See Now That You Are Seen
A mother’s heart holds many sorrows and joys. God sees us and honours us, brings restoration and calls us favoured and blessed.
Getting From Then to There – Micah 6:8
When we are caught in the uncertainty moving from then to there, we can plant our feet in the knowledge of how to travel the path.
Easter: Hope Realised and Power Released
Because of the gift of Christ on the cross we are called into freedom and a hope of power and victory through restored relationship.
Good Friday: For and Instead
Good Friday, the day we give thanks that Jesus not only died for us, but he died instead of us taking the penalty of our sin.
Spiritual Warfare: Offence – Part 1, The Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith is more than a defensive weapon, it covers us as we, not only advance into enemy territory, but go about our daily lives.
Intentionally Choose to put all things under Christ
In Psalm 40 David acknowledges that God is greater than his despair and trials. We too can choose to trust God to be greater than our trials.
“Remember” – Moses’ Last Challenge
Whilst Paul reminds us that we are free to forget our past, Moses challenges us to remember what the Lord has done for us.
John 11:38-44 – But Lord, The Stink
God’s response to our interruption of the ‘stink’, of human reasoning in the face of His power is, “Did I not tell you that if you believe…”
Spiritual Warfare: Defence Part 2
Part 2 of Spiritual Warfare: Defence, we look at how God’s armour is perfect for deflecting Satan’s tactics of suffering and pride.
Martha: Shifting from “If Only” to “Even Now”
Shifting from thinking “if only” to “Even Now”. Martha shows the depth of her relationship and belief in Jesus, the Messiah.
Spiritual Warfare – Defence: Part 1
We are not left stranded or without hope. We have been equipped with strategies of defence against Satan’s attack.
James 4:13-17 My Plans vs God’s Plans
To make plans is not wrong if we trust in the Sovereignty of God. James teaches us to live for the Lord and trust Him for tomorrow.
John 11:1-16 Foundational Stones
The Church is built on the sacrifice of those who have gone before us: The Foundational Stones stained with the blood of Jesus.
James 4:1-12: Submit Yourselves to God
The key to being at peace with God, others and ourselves is choosing to relinquish our friendship with the world and submit ourselves to God.
Two Kinds Of Wisdom: The World’s and God’s
There are two kinds of wisdom: “man-made wisdom” which comes from the world, and “heavenly wisdom” which comes from God.
Spiritual Warfare – Induction
Our induction into God’s family, is like “basic training”. We are prepared for battle and better equipped for the war.
James 3:1-12 Control Your Tongue
Words have power to direct, destroy and delight. Who
Is in control of your tongue? You or Christ?
Luke 3: 21-23, 4:1-20 Jesus Cures the Deadliest Virus
Jesus’ baptism, temptation and ministry reveal an outrageously life-saving cure for the deadliest virus at all.
James 2:16-26 – Dynamic Faith Changes Lives
Whilst we are not saved by works, entering into saving faith will bring about dynamic and irrevocable changes in what we do and how we think.
James 2:1-9 – God Doesn’t Play Favourites
James instructs his listeners to imitate the fairness, grace and love of God in order to demonstrate the Father’s lack of favouritism.
John 9:8-41 Amazing Grace: Deity to Dust
In the continuing story of the blind man we are challenged to open our spiritual eyes to see the loftiness and holiness of Jesus and how worthy He is to be praised.
A Religion that Counts
Religion is a word many Christians don’t like to use. But when we understand what it means, it shouldn’t be that scary.
Spiritual Warfare: The Why and The What
Why is war still raging? Why is Satan still around? Why are we involved? And what’s Spiritual Warfare got to do with us?
Don’t be deceived in regards to Christian maturity
Don’t be deceived in regards to Christian maturity. We have a responsibility to the Word: abide, accept and act.
James 1:12-17 The Goodness of God
When tempted by Satan, James challenges us to remember our rebirth and and new identity cling to the goodness of God.
John 9:1-7 Focus Shift
Suffering and sin were joined in Jewish thought. Jesus joins the work of divinity working through human suffering so we can see what He sees.
ANZAC DAY 2021
On a day we remember and give thanks for those who died for our freedom, Garth reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice for our eternal freedom.
John 8: Dropping the Shabby Coat
Our Lord is a God of exchange; He takes out shabby coats, and in return, gives us His coat of righteousness.
James 1:12-15 Action Replay
Encouraging believers to persevere under trials was so important to James he repeats it in the opening of his letter. Its his action replay.
John 6: Inadequacy+Jesus=Surplus
When Jesus gives a challenge, instead of asking the cost, we need to follow the formula: inadequacy+Jesus=surplus.
Unity: We’re all in the boat together
Unity is our only hope if we want to succeed. We need to pull together or get out of the boat.
James 1:1-11 Trials
Garth unpacks the first half of chapter 1 in James, we are to face trials to become mature Christians
James: Overview
James encourages his readers to strive to maturity by persevering through trials and hardships.
John 1: Come and See Jesus
In the first chapter of John we find the exciting invitation to come and see the truth we have been seeking.