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intro missing - God has chosen his people. They're out there. We just need to go find them
An ugly situation that warns us about sin and shows us that even the best of the best easily walk away from God. But God gives grace!
[Term 4, Week 3, 2014] God has a big plan for the world. Phase 1 saw Jesus die on the cross and rise again to save us from sin. Phase 2 is where we come in - have you turned to trust Jesus for the free gift for eternal life and started living for him?
[Term 4, Week 2, 2014] Christians have been given gifts by God to build each other up and become more like Jesus. But what does this look like? See that God wants us to grow at serving, being unified and maturing as Christians and how we can do this.
[Term 4, Week 2, 2014] Christians have been given gifts by God to build each other up and become more like Jesus. But what does this look like? See that God wants us to grow at serving, being unified and maturing as Christians and how we can do this.
[Term 4, Week 1, 2014] Sometimes the chaos of the world makes us question, "God, if you have a plan, what're you doing?" God makes it clear to us that he's working to bring people to know him and one day unite everything under Jesus - so where do you fit?
[Term 4, Week 1, 2014] Sometimes the chaos of the world makes us question, "God, if you have a plan, what're you doing?" God makes it clear to us that he's working to bring people to know him and one day unite everything under Jesus - so where do you fit?
[Term 3, Week 10, 2014 - CYR] Jesus' death on the cross shows us God's relentless love and mercy towards us. He gives us a new identity in Jesus, calling us to not conform to the rest of the world, but to be the revolution! So who are you living for?
[Term 3, Week 8, 2014] Jesus has set us free, but not to use our freedom for sin. No, he has called us to live with a mindset shaped by the Spirit of God through His Word. So what does that look like and how can with live that out?
[Term 3, Week 8, 2014] We're in one of two teams: team flesh (living in sin, rejecting God) or team Spirit (you've come back to God, set free through Jesus, and are living in step with his Spirit). So what does it look like to really be on team Spirit?
[Term 3, Week 7, 2014] Most people would think that Christians are trapped, yet the Bible tells us that God passionately wants us to experience unbeatable, unshakeable, relentless freedom! So what is true freedom and can God really bring it to us?
[Term 3, Week 6, 2014] Those who trust in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour have been adopted by God! He welcomes all who come to Jesus into His family. But what does it mean for God to be our Father? What does this awesome relationship look like?
[Term 3, Week 6, 2014] Those who trust in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour have been welcomed into God's family, they're all brothers and sisters! How should youth group look then? If you're not in the family, what's stopping you? Access is free in Jesus!
[Term 3, Week 5, 2014] Does salvation come through the free promise of God? Or do we earn salvation by works of the law? Do they fit together, how? See how Jesus fulfills both the law and the promise, so that we may freely inherit its blessings by grace.
[Term 3, Week 5, 2014] Does salvation come through the free promise of God? Or do we earn salvation by works of the law? Do they fit together, how? See how Jesus fulfills both the law and the promise, so that we may freely inherit its blessings by grace.
[Term 3, Week 4, 2014] Our salvation is all about what Jesus did on the cross. We're justified by his work alone, through faith in him alone. How do you go at letting that shape the way you live and relate to God?
[Term 3, Week 3, 2014] What is the true gospel that God invites us to be saved by? Paul knows how good it is and how stupid you'd be to turn to something else, so he lays it down clearly for us: salvation is by faith alone, grace alone and Jesus alone.
[Term 3, Week 3, 2014] What are you relying on to be right with God? The Bible makes it very clear that you can't do it by works, we're all guilty. So how is there going to be anyone in heaven? Check out how faith in Jesus does it completely for us!
[Term 3, Week 2, 2014] Heaps of people have ideas about how to get to heaven, yet they're just human opinions. So who has the truth? Hayesy unpacks the evidence for how we can know beyond reasonable doubt that Paul's gospel is from God - it isn't made up.
[Term 3, Week 2, 2014] There are some things you don't wanna get wrong in life, and the gospel (the good news of Jesus) has gotta be number one on that list. The truth is, we're saved by God's grace alone, and it's only this news that saves.
[Term 3, Week 1, 2014] Despair, disappointment and disobedience affect all of us at some point or another. But what if there was something that could save us from these things? Dan unpacks how knowing that God is good does just that!
[Term 3, Week 1, 2014] Christians fight over a lot of things, but is there something that's always worth fighting for? Paul shows us that the gospel is so valuable and important that we need to fight for it, it's a matter of life and death.
[Term 2, Week 9, 2014] The Teacher, having checked everything out and finding that all is meaningless "under the sun", leads us to his wise conclusion: don't put God off and don't put God in a box! Don't waste your life, take God seriously now!
[Term 2, Week 8, 2014] What foundations are you building for the rest of your life? Does how we live when we're young really matter? The Teacher tells us to live wisely, for whilst some things aren't important, others can shape our lives and eternity.
[Term 2, Week 6, 2014] Did Jesus really rise from the dead? If it's just a myth, Christians are wasting their lives, their faith is useless. But if it's true, then Jesus is who he claimed to be, God, and it changes everything! Figure stuff out this week.
[Term 2, Week 5, 2014] What do you find meaning in? Pleasure... work... school... experiences? Will they really last? If not... where can lasting, satisfying meaning truly be found? Find out this week...
[Term 2, Week 5, 2014] What do you find meaning in? Pleasure... work... school... experiences? Will they really last? If not... where can lasting, satisfying meaning truly be found? Find out this week...
[Term 2, Week 4, 2014] Have you ever wondered the age old question: what�s the meaning of life? What�s the point? The teacher asked this question 3000 years ago as well, check out his conclusions�
[Term 2, Week 4, 2014] Have you ever wondered the age old question: what�s the meaning of life? What�s the point? The teacher asked this question 3000 years ago as well, check out his conclusions...
[Term 2. Week 3, 2014] "God, if you're there, why is there so much suffering? Where does it come from? Don't you care? Why are you taking so long to stop it? What are you doing about it now?" Find the answers in the bible this week.
[Term 2, Week 2, 2014] This is a tough topic. Doesn't hell seem unfair and unloving? At the end of the day, if hell is real, then that's devastating and we should take it seriously. But why hell? Let's dig in and see what the bible has to say.
[Term 2, Week 2, 2014] Isn't hell a bit harsh? What is it like? How could it fit with the picture of a just and loving God? Why even talk about it? God... Why hell? See what God has to say in the bible this week.
[Term 2, Week 1, 2014] Have you ever wondered, "Where is God? Why doesn't he make himself clearer?" Discover how God has revealed himself clearly in creation, Jesus and the bible, so that you can not only know that he is there, but know him personally!
[Term 2, Week 1, 2014] Have you ever wondered, "Where is God? Why doesn't he make himself clearer?" Discover how God has revealed himself clearly in creation, Jesus and the bible, so that you can not only know that he is there, but know him personally!
[PHAT 2014, NIGHT TALK 4] When you get the cross, the cross gets you. It shapes your identity, your lifestyle and the community you belong to. // Once you get the cross, you'll never be the same.
[PHAT 2014, NIGHT TALK 3] Jesus' death on the cross changes everything! The cross saves sinners and washes them clean, reveals God and conquers evil! // Those who turn and trust in Jesus have been set free from sin by Christ and for Christ!
[PHAT 2014, NIGHT TALK 2] A lot of people think, "God will just forgive me, that's his job." But if this is the case, then Jesus' death achieved nothing! And if you think this, then you see both yourself and God wrong. God says there was no other way.
[PHAT 2014, NIGHT TALK 1] The cross was brutal, yet for Paul, it's the centre of Christianity. How can it be good news? How can this ancient death be relevant for us? // You don't understand Christianity until you understand the cross.
[Term 1, Week 11, 2014] Jesus is God's promised king, but he didn't look impressive - he's no ordinary king. Do you live like Jesus is here for you, or like you are here for Jesus, to live for the king?
[Term 1, Week 10, 2014] Is the way Jesus treats Zacchaeus, the tax collector, what you expected? Check out what Jesus is really like and what the right response is to his call.
[Term 1, Week 9, 2014] Jesus is king and saviour - don't miss out on him because you're not looking.
[Term 1, Week 9, 2014] Don't choose a short time of living it up now and neglect what Jesus offers for eternity. It's not worth it. Jesus is worth it, take him up on his offer.
[Term 1, Week 7, 2014] The kingdom of God has come in Jesus, yet it is still to come... are you spending your days in light of this future?
[Term 1, Week 7, 2014] Is there something that we all should have on our bucket list? If the kingdom of God is here but still to come, what does this mean for us? Catch this week's talk...
[Term 1, Week 6, 2014] God made us and so we belong to him... does your life praise God for what he has done for us in Jesus, do you thankfully serve him?
[Term 1, Week 6, 2014] Jesus tells us to expect temptation... do you really believe this, or does sin take you by surprise?
[Term 1, Week 5, 2014] Hell is something we don't really like to talk about, but if it is real and true, then we can't ignore it... are you trusting Jesus as the way out?
[Term 1, Week 5, 2014] Is it true that the way you use your money could send you to hell? What is Jesus trying to teach us in this hectic parable?
[Term 1, Week 4, 2014] We have blown it, but God has called us home with open arms to have a relationship with him... servant or rebel, will you come home?
[Term 1, Week 3, 2014] We have all sinned, but God STILL wants us. Jesus tells a sweet story about the reality of God's love for sinners and how we can come back to him.
[Term 1, Week 3, 2014] God seeks, saves, loves and values the LOST. He doesn't just give us a map to find our way back, but puts us on his shoulders and joyfully carries us home.
[Term 1, Week 2, 2014] Jesus said there's a difference between his fans and his followers... is it true that when Christ calls a man he bids him to come and die?
[Term 1, Week 2, 2014] Jesus said there's a difference between his fans and his followers... is it true that when Christ calls a man he bids him to come and die?
[Term 1, Week 1, 2014] Heaven is gonna be like a party, you're invited and there are no good excuses to miss out!
[Term 4, Week 11, 2013] First night in the new building... 1100 seats... is that a little bit too big? Not if you understand who God is and how many people need him. Then you start to think, maybe it's a little bit too small.
[Week 10, Term 4, 2013] This passage says there's something we really need... it's a weird thing... we all need a scroll to be opened. Why?
[Week 10, Term 4, 2013] Every superhero ultimately sucks... who is the true worthy one? We are not worthy. JESUS is worthy. He is worthy of receiving glory.
[Week 9, Term 4, 2013] A bomb-squad for a pinapple? The way people react tells you something... check out how people react to God.
[Term 4, Week 8, 2013] You or your mates probably think Christianity is wrong, irrelevant, frustrating, or even offensive... here's why.
[Week 7, Term 4, 2013] What would your mates say is the centre of your life? What should it be? What would that look like?
[Week 7, Term 4, 2013] Knowing the future changes how you live. God tells us about an event that will affect every person ever.
[Week 6, Term 3, 2013] Jesus gives you a new God-given position, a new God-given power, and a new God-given purpose. Best thing!
[Week 6, Term 3, 2013] Jesus gives you a new God-given position, a new God-given power, and a new God-given purpose. Best thing!
[Week 4, Term 3, 2013 - Coast Youth Revolution] How do you live the life that God wants? Rules don't work... Jesus does!
[Week 4, Term 2, 2013] Some Christians are fanatics. Do you have to be a fanatic to be a Christian?
[Week 4, Term 2, 2013] Everyone is a slave to something. What does it mean to be truly free?
[Week 2, Term 3, 2013] If Jesus saves us, and it doesn't depend on how good we are, why don't we just go crazy and sin as much as we want? Short answer: We're dead to that.
[Week 2, Term 3, 2013] If Jesus saves us, and it doesn't depend on how good we are, why don't we just go crazy and sin as much as we want? Short answer: We're dead to that.
[Week 1, Term 3, 2013] Are you confident that you're going to heaven? If your trust is in Jesus, you are justified. If you've been justified, you can be confident.
[Week 1, Term 3, 2013] How can we be good in God's eyes? We can't make ourselves good. We need to be justified (declared good) by God, through faith in Jesus.
[Week 9, Term 2, 2013] Sex is everywhere. It's in our songs. It's on our billboards. It's on our computers. It's on the radio, it's used to sell chocolate biscuits. Sex is scratched into the tables at your school. But is it possible to please God with sex
[Week 9, Term 2, 2013] Sex is everywhere. It's in our songs. It's on our billboards. It's on our computers. It's on the radio, it's used to sell chocolate biscuits. Sex is scratched into the tables at your school. But is it possible to please God with sex
[Week 8, Term 2, 2013] Does God care how you use the internet? Yes, but not the way you might think. If you are a Christian, God knows you, God accepts you, and God sees you as perfect... and that has to change the way we do everything.
[Week 8, Term 2, 2013] Does God care how you use the internet? Yes, but not the way you might think. If you are a Christian, God knows you, God accepts you, and God sees you as perfect... and that has to change the way we do everything.
[Week 6, Term 2, 2013] Some situations just suck, you just need a way out, you need saving. Do you think you're too bad to be saved by Jesus? (You're not) Do you think you don't need saving? (You do) Jesus can save you.
[Week 5, Term 2, 2013] Judges 19, the bottom of the downward spiral. This is where the whole book has been heading... it's all been pointing to this: Humanity needs a king.
[Week 5, Term 2, 2013] Judges 19, the bottom of the downward spiral. This is where the whole book has been heading... it's all been pointing to this: Humanity needs a king.
[Week 4, Term 2, 2013] In the true story of Deborah and Barak, you learn 3 huge things about God. He is a warrior. He gets all the glory. And He is sovereign, which means he's in control.
[Week 4, Term 2, 2013] God says, "I will be with you". Is that just an empty promise? What does that even mean? Is that really enough for you?
[Week 3, Term 2, 2013] God... what are you doing? Ever wonder that? The story of Ehud shows us.
[Week 2, Term 2, 2013] They sin. God punishes. They yell out, "help!". God has mercy and raises up judges. Then the judge dies and they sink lower, and the pattern repeats. This pattern, over and over, is the story of Judges.
[Week 2, Term 2, 2013] Ever had a relationship totally break down, but didn't realise it until one day you wake up and think... how did it get this bad? That's what happens to God's people, and it's full of warnings for us.
[Week 1, Term 2, 2013] To really know someone, you need to learn their stories. It's the same with God. These are his stories, and they show that our God is all we need, but we humans tragically respond to his blessing with disobedience.
[Week 1, Term 2, 2013] To really know someone, you need to learn their stories. It's the same with God. These are his stories, and they show that our God is all we need, but we humans tragically respond to his blessing with disobedience.
Jez looks at the Hope we have as Christians
God rewrites our past hope Providing a present hope, a certain anticipation of what is to come God rewrites our future hope, replacing our human hopes with the solid assurance of Gods inheritance - eternal life.
Our response? - Reborn people rejoice ! - Revalue what is worthwhile - Refugees - live as chosen refugees
There are 2 ways you can go. One is easy, comfortable, and leads to destruction. The other is narrow, hard� but definitley not boring� and it leads to life! Choose today which path you will take.
Some decisions don't matter. The decision make about Jesus matters more than anything. Jesus says you're presented with a decision. There are 2 ways you can go, and not many people choose the right one. Which will you choose?
How should we live our lives now? We need to understand the situation we live in. We live in the last days, the now but not yet, and we are longing for our King to come again! Come, Lord Jesus! While we wait, get busy with servin
Are citizens of the kingdom in danger of hypocrisy? You bet. Jesus says we should do our good things in secret, and get God's reward rather than rewards from people.
Jesus says don't do good works - or anything - so that others will be impressed with you. "Show off Christianity" has no value to God, and can be dangerous.
Everyone has different standards, but what are God's standards? To be a citizen of the kingdom, you need to be perfectly righteous. Jesus can give you his righteousness.
Ever asked, "Where is the justice in the world?" Our hearts cry out for justice, and so does God's. He will bring justice, and put the world right. And Jesus spoke about the punishment: hell. But hell is avoidable.
Jesus' kingdom fulfils the Old Testament. If you want to be part of it, you need perfect righteousness. Jesus can give you his righteousness. If you're a citizen, seek to live as a citizen!
How would you live if you were immortal? Death sucks, it's our greatest enemy. But the Bible says dead will die. We will live forever - with rock solid, transformed resurrection bodies.
What is the best kind of life? Jesus says its the life that belongs to the kingdom of God. And in the kingdom, everything is different - things that didn't seem that great before, are actually the best things you can be!
What do you think heaven will be like? Clouds and harps? Surfing and xbox? The Bible says we're waiting for the Rock Solid, Restored, and Reunited New Creation!
[Week 11, Term 1, 2013] Ever had something coming, that totally changes how you live now? There's something big coming, and so how should we live now?
[Week 9, Term 1, 2013] What do you fear? What are you concerned about? Is it something that is really worth being concerned about? Some things are - but which?
[Week 9, Term 1, 2013] What do you fear? What are you concerned about? Is it something that is really worth being concerned about? Some things are - but which?
[Week 8, Term 1, 2013] Does Jesus hate? One thing he does hate is hypocrisy. But He loves hypocrites enough to tell them, and even to die for them.
[Week 8, Term 1, 2013] Jesus unleashes on the religious guys for being hypocrites. Because ultimately, he cares about what's inside. Don't be a religious hypocrite, just cleaning up the outside.
[Week 6, Term 1, 2013] It's a hugely important question: how good is good enough for God? What's his standard? Do I meet God's standard?
[Week 6, Term 1, 2013] It's a hugely important question: how good is good enough for God? What's his standard? Do I meet God's standard?
[Week 5, Term 1, 2013] Have you ever wished someone had told you something? Here's something your friends will wish you told them. We gotta get out there and tell people!
[Week 5, Term 1, 2013] Some things, it would be insane not to tell people. The message that the kingdom of God is near is like that. It would be insane not to go around telling everyone.
[Week 4, Term 1, 2013] Jesus is determined to die. That's his love for you - and now he calls you to follow him 100%.
[Week 4, Term 1, 2013] Everyone lives for something. What are you living for? God wants you to live for Jesus - what does that mean? Why should I?
[Week 3, Term 1, 2013 - DOUBLE UP] Lots of people claim Jesus, but not everyone who claims him is legit - how do you know if you're really part of his movement?
[Week 2, Term 1, 2013] The way you listen to God's word is a matter of eternal life or death
[Week 2, Term 1, 2013] The way you listen to God's word is a matter of eternal life or death.
[Day 4, eleven50, Summerfest 2013] Your top 4 biggest questions for God. Question #4: Why should I care about this Jesus stuff?
[Term 1, Week 1, 2013] EV Youth is all about Jesus. Is he really worth all the fuss? How do we know?
[Term 1, Week 1, 2013] EV Youth is all about Jesus. Is he really worth all the fuss? How do we know?
[Day 3, eleven50, Summerfest 2013] Your top 4 biggest questions for God. Question #3: Don't all religions lead to God anyway?
{Day 2, eleven50, Summerfest 2013] Your top 4 biggest questions for God. Question #2: Why do bad things happen to good people?
[Day 1, eleven50, Summerfest 2013] Your top 4 biggest questions for God. Question #1: If God exists, why doesn't he make himself clearer?
[Term 4, Week 11, 2012] End of Year Party. Jono's last talk as Youth Pastor of EV Youth. These are the words he wants us to have ringing in our ears for the rest of our life.
[Term 4, Week 10, 2012] What are you living for? Don't live for stuff in this world, because stuff in this world won't last. Live for God and his kingdom. Make this holidays count for eternity.
The summer holidays are awesome. Did you know that you probably have about 60 summers left? Don’t waste this summer – but the question is, how? You need to know what you’re living for. Jesus says, don’t live for stuff in this world, because stuff in this world won’t last. Live for God and his kingdom. Make this holidays count for eternity.
[Week 9, Term 4, 2012] DOUBLE UP: If you died tonight, would you go to heaven? You can know for sure, and the way is probably not what you think
[Week 8, Term 4, 2012] DOUBLE UP: Real Freedom - how do you find true freedom? That's what Jesus promised.
[Term 4, Week 7, 2012] With the end of the world coming, what sort of people should we be? Workers, waiters, and wise.
[Term 4, Week 7, 2012] Is this life all there is? No, this life is actually temporary. So live for the world to come, which will last forever.
[Term 4, Week 7, 2012] The end is coming, but it's just the beginning. Why is God going to end this world? And what should we be doing to make sure we're there?
[Term 4, Week 6, 2012] There's no shortage of crazy people talking about the end of the world... is it something we should take seriously?
[Term 4, Week 5, 2012] Our sin makes us vulnerable to lies. False teachers make false promises that appeal to our sinful desires, and following our sinful desires stops us hearing the truth.
[Term 4, Week 5, 2012] Our sin makes us vulnerable to lies. False teachers make false promises that appeal to our sinful desires, and following our sinful desires stops us hearing the truth.
[Term 4, Week 4, 2012] We are in danger. Peter gives us a huge warning. False teachers bring destruction in our lives now and potentially forever. Beware of false teachers,
[Term 4, Week 4, 2012] We are in danger. False teachers are alive and dangerous, teaching things that aren't true. And they are dangerous.
[Term 4, Week 3, 2012] Is the Bible trustworthy? Yes, because it was written by eye-witnesses, who saw Jesus for themselves, and recorded it in the Bible.
[Term 4, Week 3, 2012] Is the Bible trustworthy? Yes, because it was written by eye-witnesses, who saw Jesus for themselves, and recorded it in the Bible.
[Term 4, Week 2, 2012] Because we're saved, make every effort to grow. How do I live an effective life for Jesus? And why is it so important to be reminded of these things?
[Term 4, Week 2, 2012] This letter is Peter's last letter before he dies, so he wants to leave them with the most important reminder he can. Finish well! Make sure you stay a Christian! But how do you do that?
[Term 4, Week 1, 2012] Imagine having everything you could possibly need. That's what God has given us in Jesus, everything we NEED for salvation, life, godliness, and the future. He is all we need!
[Term 4, Week 1, 2012] Imagine having everything you could possibly need. That's what God has given us in Jesus, everything we NEED for salvation, life, godliness, and the future. He is all we need!
Imagine having everything you could possibly need. That’s what God has given us in Jesus, everything we NEED for salvation, life, godliness, and the future. He is all we need!
[Week 8, Term 2, 2012] Ever wish you had an 'undo' button on your life? God can press 'undo' on all the mistakes you've made and give you a clean slate, because of what Jesus has done.
Jesus made huge claims. If true, they are infinitely important. If not, you can ignore them. But is there any evidence?
[Week 8, Term 3, 2012] In our society, it's inappropriate to tell someone that they are wrong. But sometimes it's really important - it can be life or death. Lots of people get it wrong when it comes to the way to be right with God.
[Term 3, Week 7, 2012] These sentences from the Bible have been called the most important words ever written. They mean the difference between being guilty and not guilty before God. How can we be declared not guilty?
[Term 3, Week 7, 2012] These sentences from the Bible have been called the most important words ever written. They mean the difference between being guilty and not guilty before God. How can we be declared not guilty?
[Term 3, Week 6, 2012] What's the problem with people? The Bible's answer is sin. What is sin? Who sins? What's the solution?
[Term 3, Week 5, 2012] God doesn't just care about 'external stuff', what's on the outside. He cares even more about what's inside, our hearts.
[Term 3, Week 4, 2012] No-one thought the Titanic could possibly think. We sometimes have a false illusion of safety. God is going to judge - do you have a false illusion of safety?
[Term 3, Week 4, 2012] No-one thought the Titanic could possibly think. We sometimes have a false illusion of safety. God is going to judge - do you have a false illusion of safety?
[Term 3, Week 3, 2012] What happens to people who haven't heard about Jesus? God has shown himself in the world he has made, so no-one has any excuse for disobeying God.
[Term 3, Week 2, 2012] Are you ashamed of the gospel? It's not something to be ashamed of! It's good news! Because in the gospel you see how you can be all good with God again.
[Term 3, Week 2, 2012] Are you ashamed of the gospel? It's not something to be ashamed of! It's good news! Because in the gospel you see how you can be all good with God again.
[Term 3, Week 1, 2012] What defines you? That will affect how you live and how you feel. Learn to define yourself by the gospel. As Paul starts this letter we see how he defines himself and the Romans.
[Term 3, Week 1, 2012] What defines you? That will affect how you live and how you feel. Learn to define yourself by the gospel. As Paul starts this letter we see how he defines himself and the Romans.
[Term 2, Week 9, 2012] We're on the planet on a MISSION: Share the good news. What is the good news? Why should we share it? Why is it worth even suffering for?
[Term 2, Week 8, 2012] Once you become a Christian, now what? You've been born again, so it's time to GROW UP, STAND UP, and SPEAK UP.
[Term 2, Week 8, 2012] We're on the planet to MATURE as a Christian. What does that mean? Why is that important? And how do you do it?
[Term 2, Week 7, 2012] What is church and why does it matter? Church is a party centred around Jesus. It matters for you, it matters for others, and it matters for the glory of God because Jesus died to gather a people for God.
[Term 2, Week 7, 2012] What is church and why does it matter? Church is a party centred around Jesus. It matters for you, it matters for others, and it matters for the glory of God because Jesus died to gather a people for God.
[Term 2, Week 6, 2012] PURPOSE: Why are we on the planet? Reason #1 MAGNIFICATION: To be blessed by Jesus, for God's glory.
[Term 2, Week 6, 2012] PURPOSE: Why are we on the planet? Reason #1 MAGNIFICATION: To see God for who he is and to glorify Him
[Term 2, Week 6, 2012] It's obvious that there's something wrong with the world. What's the problem? And what's the solution?
[Term 2, Week 5, 2012] Everyone wll suffer. It will either make you or break you as a Christian. When you face suffering, how will you make it through? This Psalm shows us how.
[Term 2, Week 5, 2012] Psalm 22 starts out with a feeling of despair - alone, afraid. But it shows us how David keeps everything in perspective as he cries out to God to rescue him.
[Term 2, Week 4, 2012] How do you ACTUALLY go about obeying God in your life? Do you find it hard? It's a partnership centred on God's Word.
[Term 2, Week 4, 2012] How do you ACTUALLY go about obeying God in your life? Do you find it hard? It's a partnership centred on God's Word.
[Term 2, Week 2, 2012] In Psalm 63, we see a God who we can know, who really satisfies, and so we can thirst for him.
[Term 2, Week 2, 2012] We will never be happy until we're satisfied... but can anything really satisfy us? Psalm 63 says that God is so good that He can. God is satisfying, so we should seek him.
Jez kicks off Isaiah by looking at Israel, Judah and what we can take from their relationship with God.
[Term 2, Week 1, 2012] We live to praise God. But why do we find it so hard? Cos we forget. We need to be people who remember how good God is to us... so we praise God.
[PHAT 2012, NIGHT TALK 3] Often the most dangerous things are things we're not really that scared of. The idol of greed is so dangerous, and we probably don't even think about it.
[PHAT 2012, NIGHT TALK 1] Counterfeit stuff is never as good as the original. What happens when we worship a counterfeit God? Anything we put in the place of God is an idol. God hates it and it won't satisfy us. We need to be rescued, and replace it...
[PHAT 2012, NIGHT TALK 4] It seems like the people who have the most pleasure and fun aren't actually the happiest people. Fun is a bad idol. It doesn't matter, it doesn't satisfy, and it doesn't last. Live for eternity - it matters, satisfies, & lasts!
[PHAT 2012, SENIORS TALK 1] The danger of apathy. You can ruin something that's precious. We've got to know what we've got.
[PHAT 2012, SENIORS TALK 4] How do you live an effective life? God says it's a long running race. How to run so that you sacrifice anything that holds you back yet say, at the end: "I never made a sacrifice"
[PHAT 2012, SENIORS TALK 3] God wants you to have full assurance of faith. Can you really have such confidence? The concern we should have, and how you can have confidence.
[PHAT 2012, SENIORS TALK 2] What if God was one of us? Amazingly, Jesus became one of us. So he can sympathise and save. He knows what you're going through, and he washes away our sin. Draw near to God through him!
[PHAT 2012, JUNIORS TALK 2] What if God was one of us? Amazingly, Jesus became one of us. So he can sympathise and save. He knows what you're going through, and he washes away our sin. Draw near to God through him!
[PHAT 2012, JUNIORS TALK 1] Hebrews is written to show why we shouldn't drift away from Jesus. The key is knowing how amazing Jesus is. He is better than angels and everything else. Are you drifting?
[PHAT 2012, JUNIORS TALK 4] The Christian life is a marathon. It's going to be hard, but it's so worth it! So get rid of everything holding you back, have perseverance, fix your eyes on Jesus, and RUN!
[PHAT 2012, JUNIORS TALK 3] There's nothing unloving about a warning if it's true. Hebrews is full of warnings. What happens if you keep on sinning?
[Term 1, Week 9, 2012] Jesus says, "Why do you call me 'Lord' but don't do what I say?". If you want to be a Christian, you have to actually do what Jesus says. And Jesus promises that...
[Term 1, Week 9, 2012] After the Queensland floods, all the older houses were washed away, because they didn't have strong foundations. Having a good foundation really matters. What is your life built on?
[Term 1, Week 8, 2012] Christians are called to hard things, counter-cultural things. Radical things like loving your enemies, doing good to those who hate you. Not just people who like you. Being merciful like our merciful God.
[Term 1, Week 8, 2012] If you follow Jesus, it matters how you treat others. Love. A lot. A pretty big challenge. Even our enemies. Even people who have done the wrong thing to us. Ready to love?
Does Jesus hate religion? Religiosity opposes Jesus - following rules and traditionto make yourself ok with God, you're missing the point. Jesus is the point. It's not about that, it's about being saved by Jesus and loving and following Him.
It's important to know what God loves and what God hates. What does God want with us? Not: just following rules. God wants our heart.
[Term 1, Week 6, 2012] What's your biggest need? A paralysed dude comes to Jesus, expecting to be healed. But Jesus starts by saying "Your sins are forgiven", which means Jesus thinks he needs that most. Jesus can forgive sins, have you been forgiven?
[Term 1, Week 5, 2012] Why do you think Jesus came? Helping people is good, but Jesus didn't come to heal. Jesus didn't come to drive out demons. This passage tells us why Jesus came, and therefore what really matters.
[Term 1, Week 5, 2012] When something is important, it changes things. Jesus had incredible authority and power. He healed the sick, but then he stopped healing to go preach the good news. Why? Because the good news is the most important thing.
[Term 1, Week 4, 2012] When was the last time you were tempted? Really, sincerely tempted to sin. In this passage, Jesus is tempted, which tells us temptation isn't a sin. And Jesus, our model man, shows us how to resist temptation.
[Term 1, Week 4, 2012] You know that bad boss who expects you to work your bum off but doesn't understand how difficult it is? Jesus is not like that. He knows what it's like to be tempted, cos Satan tried his best. Fight temptation using the Bible.
[Term 1, Week 2 2012] John the Baptist was the supporting act for the main show, Jesus. Jesus is greater in every way. Jesus is God. Jesus is Lord, which means King. Is he YOUR God and King?
[Term 1, Week 2 2012] John the Baptist was the supporting act for the main show, Jesus. Jesus is greater in every way. Jesus is God. Jesus is Lord, which means King. Is he YOUR God and King?
Term 1, Week 1, 2012. Can we be sure Christianity is true? Yes - Luke wrote about real events that actually happened in history, based on eye-witnesses.
Term 1, Week 1 2012. Are you sure of the hope you have? Sure about the historical accuracy of Luke. Sure about the Saviour He talks about. John the Baptist came to prepare the way.
Saved By Faith Alone!
Old Testament Passage: Genesis 15:1-6 New Testament Passage: Romans 4:1-8