Outpost Church, McLaren Vale: Recent Episodes
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Shane unpacks verse 4 from Psalm 23. God is our source of comfort and safeguards us from fear.
Launching into a series on Psalm 23, Shane takes a deep dive into verse 1. We gain new insight on the 'Lord is my Shepherd' thanks to Aussie rules football; The Lord is my 'Shepherder'.
Charlotte & Matilda share about why fellowship is such a vital part of our discipleship.
With our time of prayer for youth coming up this weekend; Shane took us into this Psalm that reminds us how Jesus makes it possible for us to inquire of God and encourages us to make the most of this incredible access! We want to see a generation formed in prayer!
Why should we forgive? There's at least 4 good reasons Christy unpacks in this message plus more on HOW to forgive. Let God do the impossible through you. Forgiveness is not optional as a follower of Jesus. Step into freedom!
Jesus provides, restores and keeps us in our own lane. Lessons from John 21.
Shane Rayner
Peace is the starting point. We are commissioned in peace to bring peace from the Prince of Peace.
Shane brings the final sermons in this series as we gather on Easter Sunday to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. What a promise and hope we have in Him!
At our combined Good Friday service (with McLaren Vale Uniting Church) Christy brought the next instalment in our 'I AM' Series- Looking at Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Guest preacher Tyler Shedd from Citylight South brings us the word in this episode. Continuing the I AM series from the gospel of John.
Christy continues the series unpacking what Jesus means when he says "I Am the gate." Maybe the most curious of all Jesus I AM statements, listen and find out what incredible good news this is for us!
How vital it is to SING as we live out our lives as citizens and exiles! Don't underestimate this powerful tool. A weapon of our warfare.
Part of our series on Citizens & Exiles, this episode got bumped for copyright reasons! We've taken the song 'He's in the room' out of the episode in hopes that will solve the problem! If you'd like to hear the song Christy references in this sermon
click here to listen to 'He's in the room'
Shane unpacks this audacious statement of Jesus and what it means for us; continuing the series through the gospel of John.
Shane continues our series of the ‘I Am’ Statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. This week its ‘I Am the light of the world’. Jesus heals a man born blind to display that he is the one who brings light and life.
For those keen for more! Heres a bit of a deep dive of Shane stepping through the passage verse by verse where Jesus refers to himself as the 'bread of life'.
This series we are unpacking the 'I am statements' Jesus made in the gospel of John, as part of our Lent journey. Shane reminds us to 'get Jesus into us' as he is what we need most!!
Shane continues the series on Citizens and Exiles unpacking Philippians 3. We are called to eagerly await what Christ is doing and will do and also to imitate Christ (in one another).
Christ suffered and so will we. We follow the pattern (J curve) of Jesus and he will lift us up. How do we wait well?
Christy looks at what it means for us to live as citizens of heaven and exiles at the same time. There is a pull to either rebel against the culture, or more often for us; compromise. How do we live like Daniel and serve our world, yet stand in total allegiance to Christ?
(note; the video we watched is a bible project one called 'the way of the exile')
Shane continues our series 'Citizens & Exiles' unpacking 1 Peter 2:11-25, with a focus on submission.
Delving into Acts 2 for a closer look at something that is easy to miss. Yet, it's vital for us to understand as we seek to live as his disciples. What must we do to be saved? Repent and be baptised and.....?! What else?! Shane unpacks this for us. Be blessed as you listen.
On February 2nd Joe was baptised. This is the testimony he shared during the service before we headed down to Maslin Beach. We trust this will bless and encourage you.
Although Jesus life wasn't smooth sailing He demonstrated a life lived in peace.
But is that possible for us? Is that what is desired for a follower of Jesus?
In this episode Nick speaks into these questions.
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be full. John 15:11
Have you ever noticed how our troubles or worries can quite easily become the main thing we focus on? We spend time focusing and worrying about them but it doesn't really help.
In this episode Kezia encourages us to put our focus and God and watch how it impacts the rest of our lives.
If you've read the New Testament then you've heard about baptism, but what is baptism and why is it so significant?
In this episode Christy unpacks for us the 'ins and outs' of baptism and why it is so important.
The Christian walk is one where we often face the tension of knowing that we've been saved but there's still work to do. How do we face this tension?
In this episode Crystal unpacks the critical need for us to know God's grace in order to live our lives the way He wants.
If you've read and of the New Testament or spent time in churches you've probably heard the term 'in Christ' but what does that actually mean?
In this episode our guest speaker Simon Dent shares on what it means to be in Christ and how understanding this changed his life.
Understanding the Gospel is so important for Christians but it's not always so easy to understand.
In this episode Nick preaches from a famous passage in John as he takes on the question 'What is the Gospel?'
The word discipleship is a common word amongst Christians but what did the first century believers think of when they heard this word?
In this episode Shane teaches us what the Jewish understanding of discipleship was and how radical this makes Jesus' approach to discipleship.
Everything that is created is created with a purpose in mind. In this session Ruth shares with us the true purpose of all humanity.
The kids at Outpost are such a big focus for us and they're a huge encouragement to us as a church.
In this episode Meagan takes us inside what happens at Outpost kids and reminds us of the significance of this ministry area.
God has a plan where everything in all of creation is going to be restored and that's something we get to look forward to.
In this episode Nick walks us through the biblical narrative showing us God's plan for his new creation.
Practice hospitality is one of our core behaviours at Outpost. In this episode Christy encourages updates us on this area of ministry and encourages us from book of Hebrews to 'not forget to show hospitality to strangers.'
In this episode Nick takes us through the interaction that Jesus has with Zacchaeus and what this account shows us about God's heart for us.
'The life we live is the legacy we leave'
In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from Craig Bailey as he shares on the topic of Legacy. We all have the ability to say yes to something and what we say yes to will have implications on future generations. What kind of legacy will we leave?
Shane continues on with Revelation 1:4-8, and the forecast response to Jesus' second coming.
Abiding in God seems to be something we know we should do and want to do. But so often it's something we desire to do but struggle to actually practice.
In this episode Christy takes us right back to the simplicity of what it means to be with God. To just look at him.
We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18
This is such a potent and powerful verse but it can also be very confusing. Looking at God's glory transforms us! But what is God's glory and how do we look at it? In this episode Nick delves into these two questions.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, because it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree. Galatians 3:13
We have been redeemed from the curse! But what exactly does that mean for us? In this episode Nick shares about the results of the curse and redeeming work of the cross of Christ.
Dead, died, crucified.. These are just some of the words that Paul used to describe our relationship to sin.
In this episode Dave shares on some of the substance of our salvation.
Worship has so many different expressions. Singing, dancing, serving, giving, the list goes on.
In this episode we have special guest Simon Story share with us about what worship truly is at it's core.
Prophecy plays a big role in the way that we as believers can encourage one another and pursue good for one another.
In the final part of our series on 1 Thessalonians Nick focuses on prophecy. Paul commands the Thessalonians saying, 'Don't stifle the Spirit. Don't despise prophecies.'
What does it look like for us to be obedient in this way?
When we consider who we are we can go to so many different sources to inform our view of ourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 has a lot to say about our identity in Christ. In this episode Christy exhorts us to live as children of the day because that's who we are.
Have you ever noticed how Jesus and some of the New Testament writers used the word "sleep" to refer to death? Shane steps us through the Apostle Paul's exploration of the shift in our understanding as we view death from God's perspective. And yes, it does still involve mourning.
"For this is God's will, your sanctification:" 1 Thes 4:3a
God's will can often seem mysterious or confusing but here in 1 Thessalonians 4 we have very clear instruction around what His will is for us. Shane shares some very important teaching into the area of our sanctification. God's will for us.
When God sent the Holy Spirit to be with his church is one of the most significant moments in history. In this episode Shane takes us into this incredible moment recorded in Acts 2 sharing about the difference that being filled with the Spirit makes in our lives.
Apology for audio quality*
In this special episode we have the blessing of hearing from a mother-daughter duo as they share about Loving God and Loving others. Kezia reminds us of the incredible privilege it is to love God. Crystal shares insightfully and practically on how God calls us to love others.
'Therefore, when we could no longer stand it..' 1 Thes 3:1a
Often as Christians we are often striving to be people who have great resilience and patience but we see here in the letter to the Thessalonians that there was something that Paul and his companions could no longer stand.
In this episode Shane unpacks this for us in a powerful message on 1 Thessalonians 3.
The Thessalonian believers were applauded for the way that they received God's word. In this episode Nick delves into the way these believers received the word of God and challenges us with how we receive His word.
In this episode Shane's unpacks 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 reminding us that our circumstances and the way we are treated doesn't nullify our ability to be loved by God and share His love with others.
In this episode we hear a powerful testimony from Linc Rayner. A journey to a faith beyond Sunday.
The resurrection of Jesus is incredible! His resurrection is our resurrection and that changes everything! In this episode Nick shares from Romans 6 on the two ways to live now that Jesus has risen.
In this Good Friday message we have the privilege of hearing from James Houston.
James shares from Romans 5 about the message of the cross. That God being a loving Father has reconciled us! Our relationship with God has been restored! Enjoy this refreshing truth.
We all have different opportunities to take responsibility in our lives. Sometimes we shy away from taking responsibility and other times we take on too much responsibility.
In this episode, Shane takes us into Matthew 27 to look at few stories where handling responsibility is dealt with in a variety of ways.
In this episode we had the privilege of hearing from Will Hall. Anger often leads to action both in the positive ways and negative ways. Will shares on the anger of Jesus and how he responds in those times.
Gathering together in Jesus name is powerful because He promises to be with us. In this episode Shane shares a powerful message on prayer and what we lose by not praying together.
In this episode Christy stirs up our love for Jesus by reminding us that He is the worthy Bridegroom.
Below is the link to the song referred to in this episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltktjyoYucw
This is our fourth and final week of following the lectionary readings. Freedom is a consistent theme throughout scripture and it's something that we all want to live in. In this episode Shane shares on the the epiphany that leads to freedom.
The authority of Jesus leaves us speechless and is the door to freedom. For us and for others. This is the final devotion in our lectionary series.
Using a cultural context that many of us struggle to relate to, Shane hits up what loving one another can look like practically.
In the lead up to our 21 days of prayer and consecration Shane shares from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 on what consecration is and the purpose behind it.
We see God’s mercy once again in the midst of His judgement. This prophecy about a prophet has much to teach us!
In challenging situations how do we respond? In this episode Rob shares an encouraging word focusing on Jesus' response to some very tough news.
In this episode as we look at the theme of Epiphany, Nick reminds of an incredible gift that God gives us in repentance. A chance to change the way we are thinking and acting.
Putting Jesus in His rightful place in our lives is challenging. In this episode Shane teaches on the significance of prioritising Jesus over everything.
Where do we go to find rest? It's so easy to search in all the wrong places. In this episode Shane reminds us that the scriptures teach us to go to God and God alone for our rest.
The God of second chances! Praise God that He delights to show mercy. In this episode Shane takes us in to the 3rd chapter of Jonah and shares some powerful insights on our merciful God
In this devotion Waverley takes us into the account of when Jesus calls both Philip and Nathanael. What does this passage tell us about Jesus? Listen and find out!
We're kicking off our year by following the lectionary for the month of January.
In this episode Christy shares on the consistent themes of the Voice, Spirit and water found in the passages from this week.
Below is the link to the video played in this episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNNZO9i1Gjc
As we go about our days there are certain things we know and act on such as, we know the floor beneath our feet is going to hold us so we walk on it without a second thought. Or we know how long it takes to get to work so we leave a certain amount of time beforehand so that we arrive on time. There's many things that we know and then act on.
In this episode Nick reminds us of some crucial truth that God's wants us to know that will impact the way we live.
I wonder how it makes you feel to know that God knows every single thing about you. Does it cause anxiety to spring up? Does it bring comfort?
In this episode Nick encourages us to remember what God thinks about us because His opinion is the most important.
It's one thing to know about someone or something, but it's a different thing to know them in the way the bible speaks of knowing. In this episode Crystal shares on that distinction and encourages us to help each other discover the Lord and what He is calling us to.
The concept of lamenting for so many of us is foreign because it's not a common part of our culture. In this episode we had the privilege of hearing from Lesley about some of her own experience with lament as well as being lead through a reflection process so that we could learn how to lament.
Enjoy this short devotional podcast to supplement our reading plan and preaching focus for January.
We hear about love from all sorts of sources. Whether it's reality TV or our experience of different relationships. In this episode Shane reminds us of the truth about Love as revealed in the New Testament.
So often Joy is a fleeting emotion or a feeling attached to a circumstance. In this episode Shane reminds us of the great gift of joy that God gives us in Christ. A joy that is consistent and unconditional.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Peace and making peace is of massive importance to Jesus. In this episode Nick shares on the impact of the peace that Jesus offers and how we can partner with Him in His gospel of peace.
Shane continues our Advent series, looking again at the hope injected into the world at the birth of Jesus, and how it is distinct from the world’s understanding of hope.
Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Romans 8:24
In this episode Christy reminds us that the best is yet to come! What we have is amazing but what is to come we'll be even greater!
What does Jesus really mean when he calls himself the Good Shepherd? In this episode, Nick shares from John 10 and reminds us of who Jesus says he is when calling himself the Good Shepherd.
God really wants relationship with everyone and he loves to involve his kids in the story of reconciliation. In this episode Shane highlights to us the heart of our loving Father and the ways in which he brings those who don't know him yet, into relationship with him.
Divine initiative and human opportunity. Intentionally seeking to hear and obey God's voice.
We all know making disciples is important but how do we make disciples?
In this episode Christy looks at the great commission and shares on the importance of being disciples who make disciples.
What does the end result of a generation formed in prayer look like?
One of the major ways that we are formed is by adversity and trials. In this episode, Nick looks at how the bible teaches us to approach these difficult seasons.
Acts 3:19-20 Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send Jesus, who has been appointed for you as the Messiah.
In this episode Christy helps us press in to the words we have received over the past couple of months and shares on how we can be people who absorb all that God has for us.
We are invited to be part of this generation; not formed by the world around us, not even by the church, but in the secret place with Jesus.
Hospitality literally means to love a stranger. Shane teaches into the parable of the good Samaritan and exhorts us with the words of Jesus to 'go and do the same'.
Our relationship with God can seem like an abstract concept at times. In this episode Shane shares with us about some of the simple practices that allow us to receive God's hospitality.
Below is the link that will lead you to the work book Shane is referring to.
https://johnmarkcomer.com/blog/unhurry
At Outpost practicing hospitality is one of our core behaviors. In this episode Christy brings before us the example Jesus set for us to follow, as being one who serves.
The life of the apostle Peter is a great narrative to study to see the ups and downs of the walk of a disciple. In this episode Scotty reminds us of Peter's life and some of the key lessons we can learn from him so that we can live out the fullness of all that God has for us.
This is the link to the song referenced throughout this message. We recommend listening to this before listening to the message.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxI38hLIZA&pp=ygUUb3BlbiBoYW5kcyBtYXR0IHBhcGE%3D
In this episode we had the privilege of hearing from Matt Carratt as he shares on what it means to be a people who live with open hands.
The heroes of the faith seem so far out of reach to us regular people.. In this episode Lachy helps up to bridge the gap and change the way we think and view the scriptures.
'Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' Matthew 11:28
Coming to Jesus for rest doesn't sound like a hard choice to make but in reality there is battle for where we and who we spend our time with. In the episode Nick shares some of his testimony around the life changing power of learning from Jesus in the scriptures.
Sometimes we find ourselves convinced that we're doing the right thing only to find out later that we were in the wrong. In this episode we hear from Alex Crossley sharing with us about how God uses scripture to train and equip us for every good work.
'Therefore brothers and sisters, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary..'
In this episode Shane gives us great insight into how mind blowing this statement is to it's Hebrew audience. Dive deep into the Hebrews 10:19-25.
The blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Strange phrase, amazing repercussions.
Praise God for all those who have gone before us and lived a faithful life! And praise God that He empowers us to do the same. May more people see the goodness of God through our lives of faithfulness today!
Warning! This chapter contains a significant warning. We are the recipients of remarkable grace, but we are not take this grace for granted, to treat it as something insignificant. This chapter was also the focus of our Sunday gathering yesterday. The sermon podcast will be out soon.
The ancient Israelite sacrificial system is tough on our 21st century sensibilities. But it is worth pushing through the challenges to seek deeper understanding on just what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Those former things are a significant shadow that point us to the incredible realities of where we now stand by the mercies of God.
This week Christy continues our series on obedience by tackling the question of 'Why should we obey?'
The great high priest, who sees our suffering, went there before us. His suffering brings us eternal salvation and timely comfort.
Make every effort to enter that rest. What is the rest that is offered? And what kind of effort secures it? Join us as we continue to step through Hebrews.
Jesus is greater than Moses. We are holy family members, who share in a heavenly calling. We are invited into God’s rest, and to invite others into it through personal encouragement.
Chapter 2 kicks off with a strong warning. We do well to heed it. But chapter 2 is not all warning, in reality it is mind-blowing encouragement.
How amazing are angels?? Shane kicks off our read-through of Hebrews. We take a look at how angels are depicted at the start of this significant letter from the early church. What could be better than angels?
We've all been crowned with glory and honour but what will we do with that crown? This week Nick continues our series on Obedience, challenging us with the question, 'What will you do with your crown?'
Tim & Heidi lead us in a time of praying for one an another followed by powerful testimonies.
Trust and obey are the lyrics from a famous hymn. In this week's message Shane teaches from Romans chapter one focusing on the obedience of faith. What hinders our obedience?
In this episode we get into the practicalities of praying for both physical and inner healing.
Shane takes us into the accounts of the disciples encountering the resurrected Jesus in John 20. They have different reactions and responses but Jesus meets them where they are at.
Shane takes us deep into the book of Hebrews and teaches on the significance of Jesus as our high priest.
This week Christy challenges the concept of 'love is love' and unpacks what love is in it's truest sense.
This is the link to the video we watched towards the end of the message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y1ozHtMDjU
Shane walks us through the powerful passage of Colossians 1:15-20 highlighting the supremacy of Christ.
Shane and Jess both share on the power and importance of prayer. Jess shares multiple powerful testimonies from Streetlight's ministry to young people.
In this session Shane teaches us to use a simple and effective bible reading technique called the Bible Discovery Method. Shane also preaches on the righteousness that we have received from Christ.
In this session Jess shares with us about the journey God brought her on leading her to become a big part of a ministry called Streetlight. Jess shares about what Streetlight is, who they are as a ministry and a few testimonies of the things that they do.
In this session Viv shares her testimony of how the Lord brought her into prison ministry. Roger gets us to reflect on what God has invested into us.
Roger teaches into the importance of our worldview. He lays out very clearly what a biblical world view is.
In this session we spend time putting into practice the things that Tim & Heidi have been teaching us about. We are all given the opportunity to minister to one another and experience the Holy Spirit working through us to bring healing and freedom to each other.
In this session Tim & Heidi use the time to practically lead us through hearing from God for ourselves and when praying for one another. God's amazing!
In this session Tim & Heidi tag team, teaching and demonstrating to us on the topic of hearing from God.
Tim & Heidi are amazingly ordinary people with a heart to disciple other's into a life of freedom. Tim & Heidi tag team in this session teaching and demonstrating both physical healing and inner healing.
In this episode Nick walks us through one of the songs of ascent. Through psalm 130, Nick exhorts us to remember the gospel.
Paul's goal for the Colossians was to present every one of them mature in Christ. In this episode Shane takes a look at Christian maturity. What is it? And How do we mature as Christians?
Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ. I labor for this, striving with his strength that works powerfully in me.
In our fourth and final installment of the advent series, Shane teaches into what the bible has to say about Love. Love is more than just a feeling or something you fall into. It's more than just romance. The most used Greek word for love is agape. Agape is a self-sacrificial love. Shane challenges us to consider what this agape love looks like in our lives and how do we respond to the greatest embodiment of it, Jesus himself.
Beth brings us a powerful reminder about the source of our joy. 'Joy isn't something we bring to God, it's a gift that God gives us when we come to Him.'
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors! In a period of hardship and oppression for Israel, God brings His peace. The good news of peace with God is a reality worth dwelling on. Nick looks at the Gospel of Peace and how that impacts our lives today.
As we are reminded of Jesus' arrival and all of the benefits we have as a result, Christy hits up hope. How does biblical hope differ from the usual understanding of hope in our society today? How does hope change things?
Shane hits up some challenging passages from Romans 9 and 11, to help us see afresh God's mercy for us - in passages that might seem to show the opposite. It is from our position as the recipients of God's mercy that we are equipped to show that mercy to others; in fact we are obligated to do so.
Shane looks at the three 'I am' statements that Paul makes in Romans 1. Including, "I am obligated both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the foolish"
In this message, Shane brings a powerful reminder of the incredible truth that we are not OBLIGATED to the flesh.
In this session Roger gives us an introduction to who the Holy Spirit is and what he does.
The Holy Spirit wants to be a part of our lives. As we continue pressing into the things of the Spirit, Nick speaks into the encouragement of the Holy Spirit as seen in the book of Acts.
This week we had a guest speaker Chad Mansbridge bring us a word on the ABC's of receiving from God as we continue in our season of prayer and fasting while pressing in to the things of the Spirit.
As we step into what might be a very familiar story - the conversion of Saul of Tarsus - may we be freshly astounded at what God did. May we further participate in what God is doing now, confident that He speaks to us, He works through people, and nothing is wasted with God.
Shane walks us through the 3 A's of hospitality. In an encouraging word he reminds us to consider how we can be a hospitable part of someone else's journey.
We all receive many benefits because of the family we are a part of. Whether that's having a dad who is a carpenter and can help you with renovations, or a mum that's a nurse and can help take care of you medically in many ways.
Nick reminds us of some of the many benefits that we receive because we are a part of God's family.
Christy takes a look at what God's design for community looks like in its fullness. How practicing hospitality amongst a community of believers shows the world a beautiful expression of God's love in a way that can't be expressed as an individual.
Sometimes hospitality can be awkward! In our Sunday Gathering on 28/08/2022 Shane continued our series on hospitality, looking at how every act of hospitality makes people less like a stranger and more like family.
Looking at the example of Peter in Galatians 2:12, we see how easily we allow the world around us to influence our hospitality more than Jesus does. Jesus ate with sinners. We are called to practice hospitality with people very different from ourselves, and this starts with those in closest proximity to us, our neighbours. In a world with a rejection complex, we are called to include, and few things say welcome better than a meal.
In the first week of our 4-part series on hospitality, we learn that hospitality is bringing someone along the continuum from stranger to family.
Shane takes a look at biblical hospitality and reminds us that God's hospitality is like no other.
There are riches to be found in the deep.
Christy finished up our 3-part series on prayer by diving into the depths that can be discovered through intimacy with our loving Heavenly Father.
A few minutes in, Christy played a clip which we are unable to include due to copyright. Here is a link to the entire video: https://youtu.be/JauzdvagHVI
Christy played from the 7 minute mark for 5 minutes.
When the crowd told blind Bartimaeus to keep quiet, "he kept crying out all the more, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!'"
Is desperation part of our prayer lives? Do we believe prayer truly makes a difference? What stops us from praying?
Shane hits up the second in our 3-part series on prayer, which takes it title from a cheesy 90's pop song.
Jesus said, "the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and in truth"
For many of us, our experiences of prayer have been us trying to be good rather than just simply being honest.
Shane hits up the first in our 3-part series on prayer, which takes it title from a cheesy 90's pop song.
In our Sunday gathering on July 17, Shane took us through the first quarter of Acts, giving a recap of the birth of the church and the significance of the Holy Spirit from day 1.
Lachy completes our Core Behaviours series with a compelling argument to not just read the bible, but to put it into practice.
As we continue to look at our core behaviours, this episode hits up the why behind prayer. Next week we will look more at the how.
From our Sunday Gathering 19.06.2022
Christy hits up this core value and what it can look like in our context.
As the Father has loved Jesus, so He has also loved us. We are loved with an unshakeable love.
How does the Lord's nearness impact our day to day? Taking up Philippians 4:2-9, Shane continues our series, Fellowship of the Gospel.
Shane continues our series in Philippians, looking at 3:12-4:1. Wherever we have been, and wherever we are right now, there is work to be done!
This is our final session for DTW 2022! Boyd and Ribka speak from their wealth of experience into prayer walking and creative prayer.
How can we, as mere mortals, have any influence over what happens on earth? On what basis do we have any authority? Christy hits up these issues and more in this ripper word.
This is a double episode as it contains sessions 2 and 3 from day 3. Thea unpacks concepts that have led to countless personal breakthroughs, and gives opportunities to put it all into practice.
Featuring powerful testimonies from Thea and Sam, Thea kicks off day 3 with two of the wonderful benefits of prayer.
Dave and Ruth lead the DTW cohort through some activations to grow in hearing God's voice. This podcast contains more silence than normal - it will work best to listen to it with the intention of participating in the exercises as Dave and Ruth introduce them.
He is always speaking. We were created to hear Him. Ruth shares a few of the ways in which we can hear the voice of God!
In his second and third sessions (which are combined in this episode), Alex hit up the purpose and practice of praying with others. What is different about praying in a group compared to praying on your own? How do you make the most of a prayer meeting - whether formal or informal? He finishes with a chance to put everything into practice - from each of today's sessions.
Alex kicks off our 2022 DTW with a cracker message on moving from anxiety to prayer. What is causes you anxiety at the moment? Pray about it!
Philippians 3:1-11
Shane focuses in on the priceless pearl that is Jesus, as we seek to rejoice in the LORD.
Shane hits up a personal section of the letter to the Philippians, and in so doing tries out a rather dubious acronym for this week's continuation of our series. TOP is a helpful word, but I'm not sure he is spelling it accurately.
In our Sunday Gathering 30.01.2022, Christy looked at the end times and our blessed hope. Happy listening!
Looking at the most incredible example of Jesus' humility in Philippians 2:1-11, we are called to a humility-based, Jesus-focussed unity. This is from our Sunday gathering on 23.01.2022
What is the one thing Paul wanted from the Philippians?
From our Sunday Gathering 16.01.2022.
Shane kicks off our brand new series which focusses us in on Paul's letter to the Philippians.
From our Sunday Gathering 09.01.2022.
Christy hits up the amazing reality of access denied 🙅♀️ becoming access granted ✅
Be stirred afresh by the wonder of the Gospel in this Christmas season ⭐️
Listen to this message from our Sunday gathering 12.12.2021
Ever wonder why we need spiritual disciplines? Shane explores that very question as he looks at what is our responsibility and what is God's. This was the session that kicked off DTW 2021 back in February, but has not been uploaded until now. Have a listen and get keen for DTW 2022 - coming in exactly 2 months!!
Shane takes a look at the life John Wesley. We have lots to learn from him, but of course, lets not compare, just be inspired! The roots of the Uniting Church are rich - with the Presbyterians and Congregationalists that we have looked at in previous weeks, and the focus of todays sermon, the Methodists.
Shane looks at the Presbyterian church and the mind-blowing concept of voluntary religion.
From our Sunday gathering, 14.11.2021.
Shane hits up Acts 4 as we step through a day in the life of the early disciples. Giddy up!
One person in charge? Or a group? Or the whole congregation?
Our Sunday gathering Nov 7, 2021 hit up more from the 16th century Reformation. Join Shane as he looks back even further to a day in the life of the early church, then unpacks various understandings of church governance over the centuries.
Say what? Our only contribution is faith? We are empowered to read the bible for ourselves?
Our Sunday gathering Oct 31, 2021 hit up the 16th century Reformation. Join Shane as he looks back even further to the birth of the church and looks at some significant shifts that happened 5oo years ago.
Ruth completes the camp by looking at the first two verses of Ephesians 5 in depth - calling us to commit these to heart.
Kicking off our camp focus on the book of Ephesians, join Dave as he hits up this essential understanding of our identity in Christ.
Shane hits up an internal issue that has potential to derail the construction project. It is a case of the oppressed becoming the oppressors. While the circumstances in Nehemiah are quite distinct, the parallels are significant for us as we navigate life in 2021.
Expect opposition as a threat to the enemy.
Arm yourself ready for battle.
Don't give the enemy more attention than he deserves.
We conclude our series on the sermon on the mount looking at the final 17 verses of Matthew 7. There is challenging truth to be heard and applied.
Seriously? What does your life indicate that you are seeking?
We continue our series on Jesus' teaching from the sermon on the mount.
We get insight into Jesus dream and desire for His people in John 17. As His people we are called to pursue His dream and make it our own. To be one as He is one.
So hating someone is equivalent to murder? An insult is as well? Lets dive in to what Jesus teaches around hatred, anger and murder.
The kingdom of heaven has come near - what does that mean for the law and our lives today?
Scotty Richo hits up calling, sharing from his own story of following Jesus and the things that have challenged that.
Continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Shane hits up the astounding words of Jesus declaring us to be salt and light. How does this impact the various relationships and environments that we find ourselves in?
"He did not commit sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth; when he was insulted, he did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly." 1 Peter 2:22-23
Our cry of "Save Us!" can't be accompanied by a prescription of how that saving is to be done.
An upside down kingdom! Who are the blessed ones? Really?
We begin looking at Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. Kicking off with the beatitudes in chapter 5, we see Jesus turn our understanding of blessing on its head.
Word is that you can't serve both God and money. Christy hits this up. Highly recommend.
"Repent, because the Kingdom of God has come near."
This statement is repeated by both John the Baptist and Jesus in Matthew's gospel. Shane unpacks the significance of this statement, looking at the key words and how it impacts upon us today.
Jesus announced the coming kingdom, and demonstrated it. We are called to do the same. It is not about just trying harder to live like Jesus. If we are to breathe out the kingdom wherever we go, we need to prioritise breathing it in.
Nick shares testimonies of how he met Jesus, and how he's seen Him at work in the workplace and throughout his life.
Christy shares an overview of some key aspects of the vision of Outpost Church. We are called to be ambassadors of Christ! We proudly live as citizens of heaven as our primary identity. Together we seek to be a community of united, devoted Jesus followers so that the family of God might expand through our shared Kingdom life here in McLaren Vale!
Hey, why not start a cafe during a global pandemic? Some reflections from the Richos on their first 6 months in business and what led them to starting this adventure.
What hope do we have of deep reconciliation in our own lives and the lives of those around us? Shane examines how Paul petitions Philemon to do the culturally impossible, and how we are called to do the same.
Lachy shares his experience of living out his faith through university and into the early stages of his working career as an engineer.
Continuing to look at the big questions we ask when reading the bible:
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What does it say?
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What does it mean?
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What does it matter?
and the bonus 4th question...
How do we read the bible? How do we make sure we don't just end up making it say what we want it to say? Chad Mansbridge from Bayside International Church in Victor Harbor continues our 2021 Discipleship Training Week. Our focus this week is spiritual disciplines and Chad is hitting up hermeneutics (bible interpretation). This is a combination of the two sessions he taught on Day 3 and will be continued on Day 4.
When taking the ascetic path, it’s tempting to focus on what we are saying no to. A great invitation of fasting is to celebrate what we are fasting for, instead of what we fasting from.
Jesus has a vision for His church that we read about in John 17. We are called to be his body, his bride. Unified under one head; Christ. What is preventing this vision becoming reality? Understanding the power of the gospel to set us free from sin, and enter into all that Jesus has paid the price for us to have; true fellowship with Him and each other.
Jesus is the last Adam. Christy hits up why this matters and what it means to disinherit the first Adam.
A devotion from Shane that goes a little further into what he shared over communion on Sunday.
We wrap up our 3 part series in Ephesians, looking at what it means to stand our ground against the enemy.
Inspired by the Watchman Nee classic, we are using the framework of Sit, Walk, Stand to examine some powerful truths from the book of Ephesians.