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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.

Are You Willing to Get Out of The Boat?

SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMarch 24, 2023Leave a comment

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

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comFebruary 27, 2023

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.

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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.

Psalms: The Great King, The One and Only God

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comFebruary 20, 2023

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.

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Sometimes we read over a familiar Scripture, missing the intent, fullness, power and authority of the Word of God.

The Power & Authority of the Word of God

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2023

Sometimes we read over a familiar Scripture, missing the intent, fullness, power and authority of the Word of God.

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David Miers shares his experiences of visiting the persecuted church in Egypt and challenged us to consider the simplicity of Christianity.

David Miers: Open Doors & Simple Christianity

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comFebruary 11, 2023

David Miers shares his experiences of visiting the persecuted church in Egypt and challenged us to consider the simplicity of Christianity.

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Under Christ's authority, love is demonstrated by every member of the family. This mutual respect flows into our everyday working life.

Submission in The Christian Home

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJanuary 27, 2023

Under Christ’s authority, love is demonstrated by every member of the family. This mutual respect flows into our everyday working life.

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Being Jesus Every Day in Your Own Lane

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2023

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.

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Because of Christmas Day

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2023

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.

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Regardless of the circumstances God challenges us to be strong and courageous.

No Matter What, Be Strong and Courageous

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comDecember 19, 2022

No matter what, with God’s constant presence, protection and provision, like Joshua we can take up the challenge to be strong and courageous.

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God challenges us to get out of the box of our limited understanding and step into real relationship with him: abiding in Him.

Abiding With God Out of the Box

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comNovember 10, 2022

God challenges us to get out of the box of our limited understanding and step into real relationship with him: abiding in Him.

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Each believer can contribute with what GOD has called us to DO and BE. By not participating we not only rob the Body of Christ, we rob ourselves.

The Gifting and Operation of the Body of Christ

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comNovember 8, 2022

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.

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Freedom in Christ gives us choice. We can prioritise our own rights or put them aside and follow the selfless example of Christ.

Priorities: Our Rights or Our Lord’s

SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 17, 2022

Freedom in Christ gives us choice. We can prioritise our own rights or put them aside and follow the selfless example of Christ.

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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

Satan’s Lies create Strongholds, So… Flip it

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 10, 2022

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

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Knowing God is well pleased with us, from the oneness and identity we have in God through Jesus we can pray with power.

Oneness in God & Power in Prayer

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comSeptember 24, 2022

Knowing God is well pleased with us, from the oneness and identity we have in God through Jesus we can pray with power.

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Balance giving to the world that asks so much with receiving from God who gives all that we need.

The Art of Balancing the Tension of Giving and Receiving

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comSeptember 9, 2022

Balance the tension of giving to the world that asks so much with receiving from God who gives all that we need.

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Paul weaves the word Stand throughout his passage on God's armour. What does this look like and how do we do it?

Spiritual Warfare – In The End, We Stand

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comAugust 23, 2022

Paul weaves the word Stand throughout his passage on God’s armour. What does this look like and how do we do it?

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Two more precepts that, as Children of God we need to understand: first natural, then spiritual and appointed & anointed

Appointed and Anointed

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comAugust 16, 2022

Two more precepts Children of God need to understand: first natural, then spiritual and appointed & anointed.

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Asaph struggled with injustice but transitioned his perspective to God's goodness

Psalm 73: Transitioning Perspective

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comAugust 12, 2022

Asaph struggled with injustice, but as he worked through his feelings with God he transitioned his perspective to God’s goodness.

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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.

Remain in The Vine, The True

SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJuly 18, 2022

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.

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In the battle, the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the barriers that divide in order to bring unity

The Sword of the Spirit Bringing Unity

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJune 19, 2022

In the battle, the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the barriers that divide in order to bring unity

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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.

Salvation for the Multitudes

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJune 12, 2022

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.

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It is only when the Holy Spirit opens our eyes, is our heart opened ready to receive God's truth and light.

Open Hearts and Open Minds,

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 23, 2022

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.

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Despite uncertainty, we have renewal and security in Christ.

Everything is New in Christ

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 22, 2022

Despite living amidst uncertainty, we have renewal and security in Christ.

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Jesus called me by name, inviting me to turn from the desolation of empty tomb, to Him: the life-giving air I breathe.

Mary: The Air I Breathe – John 20:11-18

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 16, 2022

Jesus called me by name, inviting me to turn from the desolation of empty tomb, to Him: the life-giving air I breathe.

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A mother's heart holds many sorrows and joys. God sees us and honours us, brings restoration and calls us favoured and blessed.

Mother’s Day: See Now That You Are Seen

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 9, 2022

A mother’s heart holds many sorrows and joys. God sees us and honours us, brings restoration and calls us favoured and blessed.

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When we are in the uncertainty moving from then to there, despite not knowing how to get there, we can plant our feet in the knowledge of how to travel the path.

Getting From Then to There – Micah 6:8

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 25, 2022

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.

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Because of the gift of Christ on the cross we are called into freedom and a hope of power and victory through restored relationship

Easter: Hope Realised and Power Released

SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 19, 2022

Because of the gift of Christ on the cross we are called into freedom and a hope of power and victory through restored relationship.

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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.

Good Friday: For and Instead

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 19, 2022

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.

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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.

Spiritual Warfare: Offence – Part 1, The Shield of Faith

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 15, 2022

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.

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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.

Intentionally Choose to put all things under Christ

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMarch 31, 2022

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.

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Whilst Paul reminds us that we are free to forget our past, Moses challenges us to remember what the Lord has done for us.

“Remember” – Moses’ Last Challenge

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMarch 24, 2022

Whilst Paul reminds us that we are free to forget our past, Moses challenges us to remember what the Lord has done for us.

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God's response to us when we interrupt Him with the 'stink', of our human reasoning in the face of His power is, "Did I not tell you that if you believe... Faith or our own reasoning, which direction will we travel?

John 11:38-44 – But Lord, The Stink

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMarch 9, 2022

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…”

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Part 2 of Spiritual Warfare: Defence, we look at how God's armour is perfect for deflecting Satan's tactics of suffering and pride.

Spiritual Warfare: Defence Part 2

SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comFebruary 23, 2022

Part 2 of Spiritual Warfare: Defence, we look at how God’s armour is perfect for deflecting Satan’s tactics of suffering and pride.

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What does it take to shift our thinking from "if only" to "Even Now"? Martha shows the depth of her relationship and belief in Jesus, the Messiah.

Martha: Shifting from “If Only” to “Even Now”

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJanuary 6, 2022

Shifting from thinking “if only” to “Even Now”. Martha shows the depth of her relationship and belief in Jesus, the Messiah.

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We are not left stranded or without hope. We have been equipped with strategies of defence against Satan's attack.

Spiritual Warfare – Defence: Part 1

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comNovember 22, 2021

We are not left stranded or without hope. We have been equipped with strategies of defence against Satan’s attack.

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To make plans s not wrong if we trust in the Sovereignty of God. In James 4:13-17, James is teaching us to live for the Lord and trust Him for tomorrow.

James 4:13-17 My Plans vs God’s Plans

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 31, 2021

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.

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The Church is built on the sacrifice of those who have gone before us: The Foundational Stones stained with the blood of Jesus.

John 11:1-16 Foundational Stones

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 25, 2021

The Church is built on the sacrifice of those who have gone before us: The Foundational Stones stained with the blood of Jesus.

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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.

James 4:1-12: Submit Yourselves to God

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 25, 2021

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.

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There are two kinds of wisdom: "man-made wisdom" which comes from the world, and "heavenly wisdom" which comes from God.

Two Kinds Of Wisdom: The World’s and God’s

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comOctober 25, 2021

There are two kinds of wisdom: “man-made wisdom” which comes from the world, and “heavenly wisdom” which comes from God.

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Spiritual Warfare – Induction

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comSeptember 19, 2021

Our induction into God’s family, is like “basic training”. We are prepared for battle and better equipped for the war.

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Words have power to direct, destroy and delight. Who Is in control of your tongue? You or Christ?

James 3:1-12 Control Your Tongue

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comAugust 26, 2021

Words have power to direct, destroy and delight. Who
Is in control of your tongue? You or Christ?

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Jesus' baptism, temptation and ministry reveal an outrageously life-saving cure for the deadliest virus at all.

Luke 3: 21-23, 4:1-20 Jesus Cures the Deadliest Virus

Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comAugust 18, 2021

Jesus’ baptism, temptation and ministry reveal an outrageously life-saving cure for the deadliest virus at all.

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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 2:16-26 – Dynamic Faith Changes Lives

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJuly 27, 2021

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.

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James instructs his listeners to imitate the fairness, grace and love of God in order to demonstrate the Father's lack of favouritism.

James 2:1-9 – God Doesn’t Play Favourites

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJuly 25, 2021

James instructs his listeners to imitate the fairness, grace and love of God in order to demonstrate the Father’s lack of favouritism.

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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.

John 9:8-41 Amazing Grace: Deity to Dust

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJuly 24, 2021

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.

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Religion is a word many Christians don't like to use. But when we understand what it means, it shouldn't be that scary.

A Religion that Counts

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJuly 2, 2021

Religion is a word many Christians don’t like to use. But when we understand what it means, it shouldn’t be that scary.

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1. If God is all powerful why is war still raging? 2. If God is victorious, why is Satan still around? 3. If God is all-loving, why are we involved? 4. What’s Spiritual Warfare got to do with us?

Spiritual Warfare: The Why and The What

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJune 21, 2021

Why is war still raging? Why is Satan still around? Why are we involved? And what’s Spiritual Warfare got to do with us?

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Don't be deceived in regards to Christian maturity. We have a responsibility to the Word: to abide in it, accept and act on it.

Don’t be deceived in regards to Christian maturity

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comJune 18, 2021

Don’t be deceived in regards to Christian maturity. We have a responsibility to the Word: abide, accept and act.

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When tempted by Satan, James challenges us to remember our rebirth and and new identity cling to the goodness of God.

James 1:12-17 The Goodness of God

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 25, 2021

When tempted by Satan, James challenges us to remember our rebirth and and new identity cling to the goodness of God.

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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.

John 9:1-7 Focus Shift

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 24, 2021

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.

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On a day we remember and give thanks for those who died for our freedom, Garth reminds us of Christ's sacrifice that gives us eternal freedom.

ANZAC DAY 2021

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 13, 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.

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John 8: Dropping the Shabby Coat

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 7, 2021

Our Lord is a God of exchange; He takes out shabby coats, and in return, gives us His coat of righteousness.

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James 1:12-15 Action Replay

Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMay 2, 2021

Encouraging believers to persevere under trials was so important to James he repeats it in the opening of his letter. Its his action replay.

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When Jesus gives a challenge, instead of asking the cost, we need to listen to the plan: inadequacy+Jesus=surplus.

John 6: Inadequacy+Jesus=Surplus

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 19, 2021

When Jesus gives a challenge, instead of asking the cost, we need to follow the formula: inadequacy+Jesus=surplus.

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Unity is our only hope if we want to succeed. We need to pull together or get out of the boat.

Unity: We’re all in the boat together

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 18, 2021

Unity is our only hope if we want to succeed. We need to pull together or get out of the boat.

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Garth unpacks the first half of chapter 1 in James, we are to face trials to become mature Christians

James 1:1-11 Trials

Audio, Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 13, 2021

Garth unpacks the first half of chapter 1 in James, we are to face trials to become mature Christians

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James: Overview

Sermon, VideoBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comApril 3, 2021

James encourages his readers to strive to maturity by persevering through trials and hardships.

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John 1: Come and See Jesus

Audio, SermonBy toogoolawahbaptist1@gmail.comMarch 17, 2021

In the first chapter of John we find the exciting invitation to come and see the truth we have been seeking.

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  • Psalms: The Great King, The One and Only God
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