Grace Christian Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Grace Christian Church
Good morning...
This mornings Sunday service is the challenge for us, as parents, leaders, & the people of God to grow from 'milk' to 'solid food' --- may we heed this charge this morning for the glory of God.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFubMEZEW-U&t=50s
Interspersed among the images of Jesus' Better-ness we have these challenges, exhortations, instructions & warnings.
One such example is to be on guard against the perils of a hardened heart. What causes the heart to harden? How can it be dealt with? What softens such hardness to the things of God?
Prayerfully there might be a small encouragement for you as you listen to the Word from Hebrews 3 and, prayerfully, find some encouragement in the Lord.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HYkzno3zO0&t=5s
Continuing with our journey through Hebrews, we look at several ways Jesus expresses His 'Better-ness' than the traditions, rituals, & activities the Old Covenant presented.
In the revelation of such truth, I pray we might be challenged to embrace the beauty of Jesus who is far superior to what this world offers.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1Bb8RfcWQ&t=2944s
Today we take a break from the book of Hebrews but still get to participate of Jesus' greatness by looking at the Throne of God as shown to us in Revelation 4.
May your heart be excited as you look at how BIG our God is!!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ICLH-d4lPU&t=2932s
We have the privilege of knowing Jesus as our High Priest because as our High Priest He has done all the work that enables us to partake of that rest He provides.
May you be blessed as we bear witness to our High Priest --- the Lord Jesus --- who is in heaven.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD9gIefnHGY
After a blessed Easter away with the church family, we continue our journey through the book of Hebrews, looking at the 'Better-ness' of Jesus as our Perfect Rest.
May you be blessed as you 'make every effort' to enter into the 'rest' God has provided for us in Christ.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skJ1wsyH8CA&t=1s
After being challenged by Brad last week to "take Jesus' teaching seriously" we go back to the book of Hebrews and look at WHY we have too.
Jesus is already better than the prophets; we read how Jesus is better than the angels. Today we examine how Jesus is better than Moses.
Moses, a faithful servant, the leader of Israel from slavery, the receiver of the Law of God. And as great as this man was, Jesus is far BETTER in every way.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCfugHUJghE&t=25s
This week we part from Jesus' "Better-ness" in Hebrews and address the idea of 'taking Jesus seriously' from the sermon on the mount.
Brad brings us the word this morning and, prayerfully, we might heed the challenge he brings us from the scriptures today.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CNtN2jHkIY&t=3048s
Last week we looked at how the God who speaks is better than the Prophets.
This message looks at the next aspect of the Lord Jesus' better-ness.
Pray you are blessed by the message... to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh3spQJ1GSk
We start a series look at the 'better-ness' of Jesus - given that we are easily drawn back to what 'was' instead of embracing what 'is' in Christ.
May you be blessed as you take heed to the God who speaks to us today in Jesus.
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoBH6hEOhdo
David North (Ambassadors for Christ) brings to us the Word of God and shares about God's Love Language - OBEDIENCE.
A challenging & profound message that cause us to examine how we love (or profess to love) Jesus ourselves.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR0QQWO5WKU
In closing out the Armour of God series we look at the means through which we can, effectively wear & wield the provision God has given us in Christ... PRAYER
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG10cHESUy0
Continuing with the series, we are looking at these two, very important pieces of Armour the Lord has given for us.
May you be blessed as you look at these protective & offensive pieces of armour.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy92LpHlT9A&t=2s
Ps. Joe returns from 2 weeks away to share about the Shield of Faith in Ephesians 6:16.
A shield that defends, protects, & provides cover from the enemies fiery arrows.
May you be encouraged with your Shield of Faith as you listen to the word from GCC.
to watch the hole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4umcAncCWJc&t=2848s
This morning we are blessed to have, lawyer, Jono Barnett come along to share the Word about the Armour of God.
Looking at how having the 'shoes shod with the gospel of peace' can make a huge impact in our lives as the children of God.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul2EgEdk6Xo
Martin Fong continues the Armour of God series as he looks at the second piece we are called to 'put on.'
Having to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness (v.14b) means we are to be adorned in the righteousness of Christ.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_XST0FbnQ
Today we are blessed with David North from Navigators coming to share with us about the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20.
It is a blessed time as we are challenged with the single imperative & the several descriptions given in connection to that imperative.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxcMEaC_zU0
For the first sermon series of the year we begin with the Armour of God from Ephesians 6:10-20, beginning with the first of 6 pieces the Belt of Truth (v.14).
May the truth of God in Christ bless you as you listen to His Word.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnFCzKa5ZOk
What better way to prepare for the new year but by equipping ourselves with what the scriptures teach about our current situation.
Be blessed as we prepare to look at the Armour of God in the New Year.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psetQHavWTA&t=1s
Merry Christmas!!
Enjoy this Christmas morning as we look at the scriptures together and see what Christmas is!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1OeaXIW3ac
This message focuses on the fact that we have been invited into community with the tri-une God. As we demonstrate the community we have in Jesus as our sister church in Rouse Hill (Grace Christian Chinese Church) combine to celebrate Christmas.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psetQHavWTA
After 6 weeks of no preaching, Ps. Joe comes back and closes out the series in John by look at ch.20.
Look at Mary (vs.11-18) and her interaction with the Lord Jesus and the lessons we can draw from that interaction.
Pray you will be blessed as you hear the word of God today.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALhux6dAsjU
Today the Minister of Arise Church Castle Hill, Kenny Liew, joins us to share the word of God.
I pray you are blessed by the Word Kenny brings us today from John 21.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J8D149hu-M
Ps. Chin Aik from MAP Ministries brings news of what God is doing in Asia.
It is a blessing to have our brother share the word of God and testify of what His faithfulness, even through the recent health issues Ps. Chin Aik has experienced this past year.
We thank God for His provision & healing on pastor's life & ministry.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQ801Pi20o
We are blessed to have Capernwray Bible School come and lead the service today and, in turn, have their Principle Callum Thomas share the word.
Callum us the grandson of Major Ian Thomas who founded the bible school right after World War Two. He shares with us about the Ark of the Covenant and the journey it takes from the land of the Philistines back to Israel.
A journey that reveals the greatness, majesty, & terrible holiness of the God of the universe!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQ801Pi20o
Today's message comes from our brother Aaron Tee.
He shares with us the complexity & beauty of God's kingdom.
To watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djSuLyRLoCE
What a treat... GCC's favorite mountain man Brad Collins brings the word to us and shares about the reality of God's power from Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Join us as we hear this encouraging message of what we have and who we are in Jesus.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEWwTatCoR4
While Ps. Joe is away we get to hear from brother Chris Saw who takes the time to share with us from the minor prophet Obadiah.
Have a listen as we look at a topic not commonly addressed - God's Judgement.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRvfKnFXgc&t=10s
Today we continue our journey in John's gospel and look at the extent of Jesus' activity and what He went through for us.
His suffering and sacrifice so that we might be set free from sin's bondage & condemnation.
May you be blessed as you look at what Jesus Did For Us...
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCMJS7HTaq0
Greetings brothers and sisters...
GCC Elder Jono Hui shares with us the amazing truths from John 18. Opening up the scriptures to expound to us, from Jesus Christ, lessons about submission; authourity; and compassion.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOJ-uVvp9gI&t=395s
This is an amazing truth to know... how much the Lord Jesus continues to involve Himself with us by praying for is in Gethsemane but how that picture given to us also extends for us today too.
Have a listen and be blessed as we look at the active role Jesus plays in our lives today.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1dIA2abKIc
Many of us dislike being 'told' to do things, irrespective of how it may affect us.
Today we look at three things Jesus has told us... firstly, so we might not fall away because; secondly, the threat is very real; BUT thirdly, our solution is found in Jesus.
May you be encouraged as we look into the scriptures as hear what Jesus is telling us as His people.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2pG0wasWnE&t=3813s
Ps. John joins us today to share the word of God from Paul's epistle to the Romans.
May you be blessed as you sit under Ps. John ministry this day.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZX1l6r1q4
Jono shares with us about how and the way we are to use the blessing of money.
It can be considered a controversial topic IF it is viewed from a perspective that is absent of Jesus.
May you be blessed as the word goes forth today.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mWbYl7Yz5I&t=23s
From the upper room where the most beautiful of examples is manifest in the Lord Jesus washing the disciple’s feet. Then the most beautiful of instructions as Jesus comforted them as “the Way, the Truth, & the Life...”
He now leads them from the city to the Mount of Olives where the garden ‘Gethsemane’ is located and on the way paints a pictureof the Lord Jesus & His disciples through an image of a vine and branches.
To watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8p4ktI-lc&t=31s
We continue our series in John's gospel and looking at the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry.
Let's look at how Jesus prepare His disciples for His departure but giving them some practical, & hopeful, instruction.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9i4c_ZrB54&t=42s
HAPPY FATHER's DAY...
Today we experience a treat as Pastor Thomas from Faith Bible Baptist Church swaps pulpits with Ps. Joe and shares with us the blessing and importance of Father's connecting with their sons.
It is an example demonstrated to us by our Heavenly Father as He, by sending His Son, established as connection with us... so that we might receive the adoption of sons to His family.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMaxZBMrwgc
When things are coming to an end, whether a summer holiday where you have created new friendships; moving to another state or country where you leave behind family & friends you’ve known for decades; or sitting in the presence of a loved one who is approaching the end of this earthly life… I have noticed the attentiveness, the appreciation, and the valuing of that specific time with them… moments to cherish, and embrace --- because you KNOW that you may never see them again.
We have entered into the final week of Jesus’ ministry… a ministry where, for three years He has taught, shared, invested into, and walked alongside these 12 Disciples and now, retreated into an upper room He disciples them by example, as well as by word… let's look at this example together.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChristianChurchCastleHill
We’ve been plodding along through John’s gospel for the purpose of seeing Jesus presented in the fullness of His beauty, mercy, uncompromising holiness & steadfast faithfulness to His Fathers will.
This last week of Jesus’ ministry begins with His anointing at Bethany (vs.1-11) while the religious leaders conspire for His death AND the death of Lazarus.
This is followed by the triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey’s colt (vs.12-19). “HOSANNA” they cry as the people gather laying palm upon the ground as Jesus enters in a manner fulfilling scripture (v.15 c.f. Zec 9:9).
And it is in this third section of this chapter we look at Jesus’ beauty.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovibBsEeJy8
It is this passage that looks at how Jesus brings life when all that can be seen is death.
In Jn 10 we have the familiar passage of Jesus being our Good Shepherd.
In this message we examine what that means and what it looks like for us in the 21st Century.
We get to celebrate 25yrs of God's faithfulness to Grace Christian Church... thus, we hear an interview by Ps. Ben, the founding pastor and Elder Jonathan Hui.
Join us in this celebration online too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCJ9hQhKgX8&t=2534s
We look at the familiar dialogue between the woman caught in adultery and the Lord Jesus.
His compassion, His mercy, His wisdom and His grace all manifest in a way that aligns with His holy nature.
John 7 is a chapter of ‘real life’ actions and ‘real life’ interactions that describe the attitude of society. This is manifest in the questions asked and the statements made about the Lord Jesus, thus, “how do you see Jesus?” is valid & necessary question to ask.
David North from Ambassadors & Power to Change comes and shares the key to living in the Spirit.
Capernwray Australia run the service today and one of their students from Germany shares the Word with us.
Today's account shows the heart of God that reaches out to those in need, as well as meet them where they’re at.
It is of note how we, as people, will go to the furthest of lengths to enforce OUR laws, OUR standards, & OUR righteousness’ over the very heart of God and end up ‘overlooking’ or even ‘dismissing’ the work of grace that has impacted a persons heart.
Now it is in the addressing of religious legalist's that Jesus shares some truths, from which, we can glean some ‘keys’ to unlock the knowledge of God’s will in our lives.
Bob Mendelshon from Jews for Jesus Australia joins us to share some amazing realities from John 4... the encounter that Jesus has with the woman of Samaria.
What many of us lack as Christians today… the knowledge of God’s plans; my role in connection with His plans; & my obedience to His instruction to fulfill those plans. Things John reveals in his response to their concerns…
This is what makes John the Baptist such an interesting person to look into. Join us as we examine the heart of the Baptist and his connection with Jesus.
In the letter to the ‘diaspora’ church Peter writes ...the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God... (1 Pt 4:17a kjv).
And the Lord Jesus expresses such judgement in today’s text as He speaks to the seriousness, the importance, & the priority He places upon that which His Father designed & created for His own glory… His house
Happy Mother's Day... we celebrate the blessing of mum's today, as we look at the relationship between the Lord Jesus & Mary.
Prayerfully we might be able to take away a few applicable lessons from John 2:1-10.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1eJTvmMGak
Looking at the final part of John 1, we look at the beauty of Jesus' testimony and the impact that testimony has on others.
May it be an encouragement to you as you look how the beauty of Jesus can affect you and through you affect others!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Q-2C8FQd4&t=12s
Greetings in Jesus' name... I pray you have been our series on the Beauty of Jesus and the impact that 'beholding' such beauty can have on you.
Today we look at the proclamation of John the Baptist about Jesus when he said "Behold the Lamb of God..."
May the Lord stir your heart as we look into His Word and see the Beauty of Jesus.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enkb3MNKSwg&t=1
We continue our look at the Beauty of Jesus - last week was the beauty of Jesus revealed in His deity (vs.1-5) today it is the beauty of Jesus revealed in His humanity (vs.6-18).
Prayerfully you might be 'caught up' in the beauty of Christ and His love for you.
Have a blessed week...
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPZ7agB_cPc&t=3203s
Today begins a study in John chapter 1. Looking at the person & position of Jesus as the Word made flesh and dwelling among us.
I pray you might be blessed with discovering Him who gave His life FOR you, to place His life IN you. in order to live His life THROUGH you!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_36_kOBhvKA&t=4337
This is the continuation of last weeks sermon where God encounters Jacob in this position of desperation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUPgDdcfRnY&t=5232s
The context within which this passage is found is Jacob being placed into a position of need, more accurately… a position of desperation. BUT it is a position of desperation that he placed himself in, by his own selfish choices.
Thus, God ENCOUNTER's Jacob in that place of desperation and does the amazing in his life.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIxZyvcbpL0
Good morning all... today is a message about confrontation and how the Lord - who loves His church - also rebukes and disciplines His church because of His love for her.
May you respond to the Lord who knocks on the door of your heart that He might come in and fellowship with you in the abundance Christ promises.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqYD_BqM7cU
Leading into our Easter Camp for 2023 - over the next few weeks we are going to be looking at the God who ENCOUNTER's us.
The God who initiates, the God who reaches out, the God who comforts us as His children - and one of the greatest examples of this comfort is revealed in His comforting of Elijah (1 Kings 19).
I pray that there will be a word for you today, so that you might meet with the God who meets with us; see the God who calls us to Himself; and respond to the God who guides & instructs us so clearly!!
May you be blessed as you draw closer to the Lord!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4YM7myvLyI
Greetings saints...
This message is but a scratch in the surface of the huge topic of our Lord's Sovereignty. What does it mean, how does it look, and in what way can knowing, just a fraction, of this truth impact us?
Have a listen and I pray you will be blessed as you are directed to Jesus and the sovereign position He holds in our lives.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO_RrMGUXts&t=3135s
Today's message is delving into the importance of knowing the authority of the Lord in our lives.
As complicated as it may seem, it really comes down to knowing the Lord, knowing what He is doing, & knowing my place before Him. I pray you will be encouraged in the word today.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcF0w0Mu-eM
Today we get a little insight regarding the Timetable of the Lord. And while we don't know every specific detail we CAN know two definite things...
[1] the Lord is coming back & [2] we need to be ready for His return.
Join us as we look at the scriptures to learn about our role in the Timetable of the Lord Jesus.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yewo3rB2bg0
Today's message challenges us to think about how we position ourselves in connection to Jesus.
As Jesus speaks to His disciples, He addresses their views on what 'could' be seen as precious only to have it taken away. Thus, the question in Mt 24:2 "Do you see all these things?" causes us to question whether what we see... is what Jesus sees.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxsmNa37rIQ&t=4294s
As we look into the new year we want to be able to examine what Jesus' vision for His church is.
We'll do this be looking at the great example Jesus gives from John 13:1-17; that beyond the practical expression of Jesus selfless example is the example of Jesus' knowledge of His Father's timetable; His Father's authority; & His Father's sovereignty.
In examining this we can also draw from how we, too, can draw from His example the necessity for us to know our Lord's timetable, authority, & sovereignty too.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S0Iobz__vg&t=3059s
Jonathan Barnett comes along to share a little about his current ministry career & the beauty of Jesus' example in His temptation by the devil.
With some practical examples as well, we are blessed to hear from this brother and the charge to grow in our walks with Jesus.
https://horizonsfamilylaw.org.au/
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLS2rm0JSnI&t=2692s
Today's speaker is a pulpit swap with Ps. Thoms from Faith Bible Baptist Church.
As he shares with us the secrets for church building... successfully, from the book of Nehemiah.
https://fbbc.org.au/
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlaqbKTytU&t=3431s
Friend of GCC Martin Fong joins us and shares the beauty of the gospel and the affects it has on our lives.
He shares from Isaiah 53 and speaks to Jesus being the Suffering Servant, who suffered for us and is exalted on high.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyUGJAF6Y2s&t=2491s
Today we look at the mighty hand of God as Peter writes to this church in suffering.
Encouraging us to see ourselves as who we truly are as we are viewed in connection to and underneath the ‘mighty hand of God.’
The mighty hand that delivers – for I am sucked down by the quagmire of sin. The mighty hand that redeems – for I am bound by my own sinful nature.
The mighty hand that liberates – for I am captive to my own lusts & desires. The mighty hand that saves – for I am in need of saving.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfFgkUyynY4
Today marked the end of an era with Ps. Ben, the founding pastor of GCC stepping down and the appointment of another brother Jono Hui into the church leadership.
Ps. Ben has had such an amazing influence & testimony among the GCC family and we are truly thankful to God for him. I praise God for this man, and am truly blessed that he will still be around to share, council, & advise of various things as we move forward.
Also, the blessing to have Jono join the leadership as an Elder is truly a gift & honour as we serve our God together.
Please continue to uphold him and the GCC leadership in prayer as we seek God's vision for His church!
Happy New Year...
Today we begin 2023 with looking at God's Will in the midst of suffering... what we're supposed to do and how we're supposed to be.
Have a listen and see the what the scriptures say from 1 Peter 4:19
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0C7jMUh6GY
Merry Christmas... today we are in for a special treat as we have a combined service with Grace Christian Chinese Church Rouse Hill.
And with the blessing of sister Grace Siu, we get to share the story of the Magi in both English & Chinese (Mandarin) for both congregations. May you be blessed as we learn about the heart of Herod and the heart of the Magi when they discover the coming of the King of the Jews.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjfW_5GFIJo
(apologies... the end of the sermon was lost during the recording so it abruptly ends with a few minutes to go)
Continuing our Christmas series we look at the impact that God had on His people while they waited for His Chosen Redeemer.
And they were blessed in witnessing God's salvation & God's redemption in the person of Christ... a blessing that we get to look at today in Luke 2
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQsvSwUpIY
Our brother Jono shares about God Incarnate when 'the Word becomes flesh' from the gospel of John.
It's a great word that looks at our great God who does a great thing in sending us Jesus.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOQ-90A_Dkg
Continuing the series leading into Christmas we move from the Prophets who Spoke regarding the birth of Christ, we then look at the fulfillment of the scriptures in the calling of Mary (Luke 1)
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JHWzpx02g&t=2889s
Today we start a series looking toward Christmas... although familiar to many of us, please don't overlook the beauty of the gospel truths that looked forward to our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR3SGI_a1R4&t=3202s
This morning's message focuses on the call for the church to 'arm themselves' with the same attitude of Jesus Christ... who suffers in the body... in order for us to receive the abundance of life.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86j56JoH4Q&t=4s
We continue our study of 1 Peter 3 as we look at vs.14-16 and the three conjunctions that exhort us to live in submission to the Lord Jesus.
'But even...' (v.14) regardless of the circumstances - 'But in...' (v.15) revere Christ in your heart - 'But do...' (v.15) resembling Jesus in godly attitude & conduct.
May you be blessed as you learn of the Lord from the scriptures.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVY6NqCOFE4&t=3427s
Today we look at the passage of scripture that revolves around the scriptural mandates for 'Wives (vs.1-6)' & 'Husbands (v.7)...
While it dose look specifically, marriage isn't really the primary focus of the passage but rather a piece of a greater picture/purpose that God is creating.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdahPRzYd0M&t=3917s
Word of Life Australia blesses us by sending of of their new members to the Word of Life family... brother Ivan Alegria who shares the challenging truths of scripture regarding a Godly Community.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj6hedseFvU&t=1038s
In today's sermon is taking the Devotional Thought from our 30 Day journey and looking a little deeper into the beauty of Jesus' promise in John 16:33
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYsMkDOyFkM&t=206s
A wonderful blessing to have the Director of Capernwray Bible College come with some students and share the Word of God with us.
Adam Ismail shares the beauty of the inheritance we have in Christ BUT also the beauty of the inheritance Christ has in us... (don't understand - then have a listen)
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOHdeNemv9s&t=1855s
Taken from one of the most commonly known and widely agreed upon definitions of LOVE, our brother Jono brings to us a beautiful word from 1 Corinthians 13 to challenge & encourage us in the love of God.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tvmwjphBSU&t=3522s
We now live in a time society has become very multicultural… and in these communities of multiple cultures there has arisen lands of multiple belief systems... thus, within this arising of multiple beliefs -living godly for Christ, especially in a pagan culture, is becoming considerably more difficult to do.
Today we'll look at what it means to live as 'foreigners & exiles' in a world that is proactively antagonistic toward Jesus Christ.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLC6b3_9wSw&t=4160s
Three times in this chapter the ‘precious-ness’ of Christ is referred to.
Firstly in v.4 as being precious in God’s sight… secondly in v.6 Jesus is precious as the Chief Cornerstone... and thirdly it comes in v.7 as it takes the shape of a comparison.
Of these three mentions regarding the ‘Precious Person of Christ’ – it is this third one I’d like to share with you today and what the Precious Person of Christ does IN us, for the purpose of doing His will.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4psVuc-u_E
What are the ‘flavours’ that have captured your attention? What have you ‘tasted’ that makes the Lord seem, at this moment in time, dry & unappealing? Does the call of God, your relationship with Jesus, this life of submission & yielding to God’s will look like brusell sprouts or some other vegetable you don’t like (good for you but you can’t bear the taste)?
Today we’re going to look at another ‘set-up’ and punchline from 1 Peter… and I’m going to us 1 Pet 2:3 as both the introduction AND the conclusion of todays message…
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsNetSwOgyY
Lately we’ve been following a theme of ‘family’ – whether the Father-heart of God; relating to God as our Father or our roles as His children.
In talking with Ps. Roger the other day, he shared how many of the young men he minsters too come from fatherless homes.
Because of that dynamic, the basic skills, work ethic, and social skills these young men lack is because their male influences come from movies, social media, music, etc. that has resulted in a distorted view of manhood.
Thus, as Peter writes to the ‘diaspora’ – the church of Christ that has been scattered all throughout the regions of Asia Minor (what is now modern Turkey) (vs.1-2). He seeks to instill hope, amidst persecution; comfort in the face of trial; & direction despite massive opposition.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etC4g0oH2MA
The world is a tough place… society is difficult to navigate… life can be ‘formless, empty, dark, & tumultuous’ especially if one tries to live without God.
So as parents, specifically fathers, who we celebrate today… navigating fatherhood, manhood, parenthood, whatever ‘hood’ is best addressed when God is central.
Thus, for this message we'll look at an example in Luke 15 that shows “the Loving Heart of God.”
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEzMdgmzYLY
The focus of today’s message isn’t the foundational reality of Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… but instead the picture of life portrayed in vs.2 BEFORE God steps in…
Thus, a message titled "the God Who Speaks into Your Circumstance"
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbnNDxQaLsY
Last week Ps. Ben blessed us by sharing about how WE can ‘connect’ with our God as FATHER… expounding the scriptures to us and imparting to us the beauty of knowing Him – as Father, as Faithful Friend; as Patient Trainer; & as Loving Disciplinarian.
In keeping with that theme, and in closing out the ‘how to…’ series we begun several weeks ago, I wanted to look back at our text in 1 Jn 2 and look at, briefly, How to Live As Grown-Up (fathers)
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMjRKD-782I&t=3059s
Ps. Ben Saw steps up to the pulpit to share the beautiful truths about HOW our God relates to us... as Father!!
Have a listen and be blessed by the Lord through His Word.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awG7QUTFneo
As we did last week, we’re looking at a specific stage of growth in the Christian life from 1 John 2:12-14.
Last week we had 2 distinct words that defined us as believers… ‘teknon’ meaning all of us as children of God & ‘paidion’ meaning youngsters, or immature, children of God. Thus, the next message from the same passage is what I’ve titled ‘HOW to Live As Followers of Jesus’
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxLBNEDWIe0
*apologies for the 'jumps' in the audio, we had some technical issues arise during the sermon recording.
In this beautiful letter, the disciple whom Jesus loved (John) expounds on the reality of true love, the challenges of the world, the importance of Christ’s incarnation. This specific section (1 John 2:12-14) is titled ‘Reasons for Writing’ John looks to address the various stages we experience on our journey with Jesus.
This week... we look to see 'HOW' we are to live as a child of God.
to watch the whole service, just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prMMGh_5erw
Today’s message is the challenge God’s word brings before us… when we look at the part WE play in our walk with the Lord. With the exception of the main thought that this chapter repeats… “What the Lord Almighty says…” this is the only other repeated phrase
Zechariah 8:9 & 13b
“Now hear these words, ‘Let your hands be strong [...] Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.”
Referring to our preparation & readiness for the call of God on our lives... I pray you'll be blessed as you hear '...what the LORD ALMIGHTY says...' to your today!
To watch the whole service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4zH3887h7Q
The main point of today’s message… is that for the children of Israel & their new life in Jerusalem, after years of slavery... had now reached a point that it was no longer about God.
It was no longer about their God ordained purpose, it was no longer about their privileged position as the apple of God’s eye, rather it was about THEMSELVES.
And THAT is a chief danger that faces the church in the 21st Century today.
"I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost; Christianity without Christ; forgiveness without repentance; salvation without regeneration; politics without God; and Heaven without Hell." William Booth
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_njrHaMMDk&t=462s
Our brother Jono Hui continues in the book of Zechariah by looking at the visions of Zechariah as revealed in chapters 5 & 6.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WUu0X4Gt9o&t=2265s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Apologies for the late upload as people have been away for the last couple of weeks.
This message comes from our 2022 Family Camp Speaker Henri-Earl Simpson who has come to share with us the reality of seeking first the Kingdom of God.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdbS-CxW3vk
We read of a specific word (v.6), given to a specific person (Zechariah), to be imparted to another person (Zerubbabel), for a specific purpose (building the Temple).
The uniqueness of THAT message to Zerubbabel through Zechariah has applications for you and I in 21st century.
Have you noticed, as a leader (church or otherwise), a parent, an employer, a teacher, or a politician… how difficult it is to work with people?
To motivate others to do something they DON’T want to do; to enthuse others where enthusiasm lacks; to draw commitment from those who profess commitment but, for whatever reason, don’t follow through?
This is what Zerubbabel faced and this is why THIS word (4:6) for him is so necessary…
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPINY6GZ4lg
This morning we’re going to look at Zec 2:1-13, and focus on several declarations the Lord makes - a ‘declaration’ is defined as ‘a positive, explicit, or formal statement/a proclamation; the act of declaring/announcement’
Thus, for a people in a state of apathy, these declarations are to encourage the soul, stir up the spirit, & excite the heart. For in these declarations, the Lord is revealing Himself in such way that the question ‘who are you Lord?’ is answered for us... provided were looking in the right places!!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHBoRGXYD10
God’s people have been captive in Babylon for 70yrs… and when Cyrus (king of Persia) came to power he gave the Jews permission to return to Jerusalem.
While many chose to remain in Babylon, those that went back soon encountered huge obstacles that discouraged them and, in the end, stopped them from doing the work of the Lord.
Prayerfully Zechariah’s message will speak to us in our circumstances… and if we’re feeling apathetic, dry, distant, or fed up, our hearts will be revived & refreshed by today's word too... RETURN.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvNC-undt8
Jesus spent 3 years investing into the lives of His Disciples… in preparation for His departure.
So today we’re going to spend a little bit of time looking what Jesus tell's us to expect as we journey with Him but also what we have received from Him too.
Join us as we briefly look at the high priestly prayer of our Lord.
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDKrbyMPjBU&t=4491s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
That while we can learn from the positive examples of what they did right, I can also learn some positive lessons from what they did WRONG too and have my focus moved from them to the grace we have received in Jesus.
So today we’re going to look at… the Disciples Fall… not that we’re focusing on their failures in trying times but rather WHY they fell and, the point central to today’s lesson, is what Jesus does despite the weaknesses of His people!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GIzNWvmErk
have a blessed day saints!!
Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He was tempted of the devil. He has now returned in the power of the Spirit and is standing out as someone completely different from the religious leaders of the day. (see Luke 4). As He stands out, we begin this chapter with people crowding around Him listening to the Word of God.
Jesus proclaims of a message that spoke to the hearts of the people. He wasn’t spitting ‘facts alone’ nor was He a teacher of knowledge that had no real impact or effect in life. Rather He taught truths that ‘personalized’ God as SOMEONE nigh at hand and not just afar off.
You see His interaction with the ‘average joe (Joseph Mt 1), the alienated leper (Mt 8), the outcast of society (Jn 4), or just curious kids’ (mt 19), and you see the heart of God for… people!’.
Join us as we look as the Disciple's Call and the lessons we can learn in today's world.
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFHw_TLcTi4&t=4440s
Today we're going to look at Jesus’ call of Matthew… and how responding to the 'Disciple's Call' means there is a call to ACTION, a call of SCRUTINY, and a call of CHALLENGE to those of us that respond.
Join us as we see how this tax collector went from being called out from serving his own kingdom… to serving God’s kingdom.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cf0Qq7Ibqs&t=2862s
In celebrating Mother's Day - today is a message looking at the calling & role of John the Baptist. In viewing this character we'll see the aspects of his life for the Lord as comparable to the lives mother's have in the lives of their children.
May you be challenged and blessed as we look at the Word of God together.
to watch the whole service, just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20NHy-EdHHw&t=30s
Last week we touched on ‘Wanting to See Jesus’ – and the things Zacchaeus was willing to do to ‘catch a glimpse’ of the Lord (see Luke 19:1-10).
This actually has relevance for today’s message because it’s the Lord emphasizing a reality that a lot of us know and are willing to exercise… when we WANT something!
There are always prices we are willing to pay for things that we ‘want’ – Joshua wanting to stay in the Tabernacle (Ex 33:11); Jonah wanting to run away from God (Jon1:2); or Zacchaeus (Luke 19:3) wanting to see Jesus… all willing to pay the price & suffer the consequence for ‘what they wanted.’
Today's message is a challenge to us whether we have considered the cost we are, willing, to pay to be a disciple of Jesus.
I pray you'll be blessed by the Lord as you heed His word... to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9kpZ2XncB0&t=2920s
This morning we look at what Zacchaeus wanted, what he did, and what he received as he encountered Jesus.
Prayerfully there will be some applicable truths to help you too in your walk with the Lord.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoNr0ORWox4
Henri-Earl is our camp speaker for 2022; and while he has been a couple of times before... it's great we get to start our Easter weekend (and Easter Camp) with our brother sharing the beautiful truths of God's Word.
Join us for the message or click the link to watch the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8pmJGUy9oA&t=2971s
Today we are blessed with Geoff Folland from Power to Change Ministries... He is sharing from God's Word some of the wonderful truths regarding our calling as witnesses of Jesus Christ.
May you be blessed as we listen to the word of the Lord!
*to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsleU0po_Bw
*apologies for the late upload, there has been a couple of difficulties in getting this sorted out.
Continuing the series on Discipleship, Brother Christ Saw takes us through the example of Elisha and how Elijah invested into his life (for the glory of God).
Join us as we listen to the scriptures and glean from them the truths held within.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbdx4AxrsyU&t=2263s
Today we begin a series on Making Disciples but making disciples that LAST!!
Jono takes us through the scriptures, as we look a little more in depth to the great commission and the responsibility given us as His people!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WrbSELXJ0I
This morning we look as Joshua chapter 7 and draw several lessons from Israel's defeat at Ai.
Prayerfully we can learn about what causes our disconnection from the Lord and the steps He sets in place in order for us to RECONNECT with Him too.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBchn-ErWdE&t=3974s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Rodney Trinidad from Samaritans Purse joins us to share the word and equip us in effectively fulfilling our divine calling to 'go into the world and preach the gospel' (Mk 16:15)
Today is the final sermon looking at some of the most familiar verses in the Bible... one of which is this mornings message.
Proverbs 3:5-6 has often been referred to as the 'Promise of Guidance' - but how does one trust wholeheartedly, & acknowledge God in all things in order to have our paths 'made straight' (as the niv puts it).
Join us this morning as we examine a little more about living a life 'trusting in the Lord'!
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mFrBrXaOoM&t=3808s
Today is a little different as we are having three people from the GCC family being baptized today.
So... what we decided to do is look at the "Beauty of the Gospel" from John 3:16 and have Brad, Terry & Grace share their testimonies of how the beautiful, good news of Jesus has transformed their lives too.
Join us and be encouraged by the power of the gospel in the lives of three very different people from three very different backgrounds and made one family though our glorious Saviour Jesus Christ.
to watch the whole service (testimonies and all) just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXXoQdWJTrA&t=3544s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
[apologies for the delayed upload]
Today we look at the commission of the church as laid out by our Lord... a call to 'go, make, & teach' - I pray that we will be stirred to be doers of the word as we seek to obey this command from Him who has called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSFXQ7puwI
[apologies for the late upload... had a little technical difficulty - thanks for your patience]
Brother Bob Mendelsohn, the director of Jews for Jesus Australia, visits GCC again and share with us from Psalm 110 & Hebrews 7 about the High Priestly ministry of the Lord Jesus.
It's always a blessing to have our brother share with us today, and may you too be blessed as we hear of our Lord's work from our Jewish brother in Christ.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FKi3GoUdg&t=2909s
Today brother Aaron Tee shares with us from Isaiah these familiar verses that look at God's workings.
It is a message of hope, of comfort, and of assurance especially when we are confronted with so many things that just 'don't make sense' - from our perspective.
Join us today as we look at God's Word today.
to watch the whole service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZceFB2Jp_4
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Today Brother Chris Saw begins a series by looking at some of the most familiar verses in the bible and share with us the truths we've grown so familiar with.
Prayerfully, we might be refreshed & reinvigorated in our knowledge of such scriptures for His glory and the edification of His church!!
To watch the service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MJjYQtauXI&t=12s
Up to now in Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting to the people their past… the spies being sent; their rebellion against the Lord; their wilderness wandering; their victory over Sihon & Og; the dividing of the land; even Moses’ rejection from the Promised Land.
Then there’s this call to obedience; God establishing His place of sovereignty and practical instructions for how they are to conduct themselves as a society… e.g. the cities of refuge, the re-introduction of God’s Law, the charge to families & raising children etc.
This, then, brings us to ch7… there are these specific exhortations as to WHAT THEY MUST do WITH the Lord in the claiming of and in the living IN the Promised Land… specifically, in the ‘driving out the foreign nations’
So, how are they going to go about conquering a land that, was already occupied by ‘others’ who claimed it as their own?
Today we look at Deu 7:22 and look a little closer at 'What we get to do with the Lord'
to watch the service... click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiwRKJpKl3E&t=648
have a blessed day saints!!
A couple of weeks ago we compared Israel, then, entering the Promised Land… with US, now, as we stand on the beginning of our new year.
Desiring that, as we enter… that we’ve been here long enough; (going through the motions, a lot of movement but little progression/growth, discontent with the spiritual dryness we may be experiencing) and, like Israel, instructed to ‘break camp’ (repent); advance (obey); go in (claim His promises); and possess (live in abundance with…) what was promised to us by Jesus.
This morning I wanted to continue in chapter one, as we move from ‘where we enter’ -- to ‘how we stay there’!!
Something we can overlook but is a great blessing we have received in Jesus!
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p_tP0LFZVI&t=6s
Have you ever done something you’ve deeply regretted… and then wondered whether God really forgave you for that? Have you questioned whether you’re okay with God because of a sin you’ve committed?
Sin is messy and it’s quite confusing. Sometimes we don’t know what to think about our sin. Sometimes we don’t know what to feel about our sin. Or what to do with it.
Today’s message comes from a friend of Grace Christian Church – Martin Fong.
And he will be sharing from 1 John 1:5-2:2 to help clarify the confusing, messy, nature of sin by focusing on the God of Light!
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agHh0Eerp-I
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!
In Deuteronomy 1 we see a generation that are privileged to take possession, literally, of the land, life, & legacy that was promised to their predecessors & rejected through their unbelief. Thus the challenges facing them was MORE than just them going in and taking the land BUT also establishing of a completely 'new' nation (remember… they’ve been foreigners in a foreign land for centuries NOW called to establish a country of their own with a theocratic rule).
An amazing parallel to consider is how WE contrast a similar journey... with our trials, victories, AND defeats, as we seek to live in the abundant life promised to us in Christ (see Jn 10:10).
I pray the ideas, themes, truths, & principals revealed HERE, could translate into 21stC application for each of us -- as individuals, families, relationships, AND as a church as we begin our ‘entry into this new year.’
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRIbcCMrKsk&t=3162s
Have a blessed day!
When asked to sum up the past year in three words or less, some of the responses were:
Humorous: Go To Sleep; Oven’s Finally Clean
Serious: Very Bad Year; Year of Reckoning
Telling: Challenging Testing Blessings; Very Blessed Year
Encouraging: Blessed Family Compassion; God is Gracious; Our God Reigns
or Worrisome: Uncertainty Isolation Lonely
Something I want you to consider when you think on these assessments of the past year. That the challenges, changes; the testings & reckonings; the uncertainties & doubts; that 2021 brought us, ALSO brought the same opportunities to discover & find blessing; grow in compassion & graciousness; grow in intimacy with the Lord and through which our ; FAITH in GOD’s SOVEREIGN REIGN could be experienced too.
We all experience the ‘curse’ of the routine… whether relational, professional, or cultural. We can become so familiar with something that we can, for want of a better word, BORED, with it all.
Christmas is no exception.
The Christmas message… I’m sad to say… can fall into that same category of ‘routine familiarity’ as well. And after hearing it over & over & over can relegate this amazing story into the back recesses of our hearts & minds. Looking at 1 John 4:7-8, lets take a little time to see how the Christmas message is not only a message of Hope, and of Peace, but… if anything, a great message of LOVE.
to watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qnsi1m_MZ4
Merry Christmas everybody!
There is a specific difference between last weeks message about Christmas (that of HOPE) and today's message about Christmas… being a message of PEACE. With HOPE there is a small amount that can attributed to what we can DO... we know the word of God, we see the person of Jesus, we experience the moving the Holy Spirit and understand the love of our heavenly Father.
BUT with PEACE it isn't a response to something; rather it is the result FROM something, and while some hold the view that peace is the absence of conflict, I contend that one can still experience peace, even in the midst of battle, stress, or overwhelming situations.
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xui_de8dSQY
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
For this week we begin an examination of the Christmas Message... what it means, what it does, and what it can do for the seeking heart.
Have a listen as we dive into this Christmas season.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8nje3vnU9g&t=2804s
On day three of the 21 Days of Prayer devotionals, Brother Bill made the point.. “We do not need others’ approval to pray for them – they do not have to answer to us before we can pray for them.” a valid point and one to be taken heed too.
On the other side of this truth, though, is a reality that many of us can overlook and one the enemy wants us to forget too… and that is the example gives here and in so many other places in scripture… and that is - "the Faithfulness of God’s Provision through Prayer"
To watch the service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeP4Bo_Mpc
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
This morning Ps. John Lee shares the word with us looking at the grace of God that is sufficient to meet all our needs... even when our prayers appear to go unanswered (see 2 Cor 12:8) or the answer isn't the one we were after. Have a listen and be blessed as we hear the word this morning.
to watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiggC0cqoQ&t=1449s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters.
Brother Jonathan Hui has taken the time to share some wonderful truths from Ephesians 1.
The importance of knowing who you are plays a vital role in what you do, thus the necessity of the children of God to know clearly who we are as followers of Jesus Christ.
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_KYEyVNsFU&t=238s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters.
This morning Henry Earl Simpson comes and share from John 15 several lessons about the True Vine - Jesus Christ.
I pray that whatever is preventing us from experiencing the fullness of His goodness... whatever that may be, will be dealt with, repented from, & overcome in Jesus' name!
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrdKFxY6hcI
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
We’ve spent the last three weeks looking at ‘faith’ what it is, how it works, and where it leads. And while we’ve touched on what God can do through people when they are confronted by the unknown and directed move into the unknown, the beautiful truth that we close our chapter with today is by looking at the vessels that this great God chooses to use for the purpose of fulfilling His will on the earth.
While the previous 31 verses is a detailed explanation of faith and the effects faith has in the lives of God’s people; it is a testimony of the ‘joint venture’ WITH God when one walks, by faith, alongside Him. or, as today's sermon title states; ‘...the Adventure of Walking with the Lord’
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWIemcMRCdA&t=9s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
Where Joshua was called to move into the unknown last week, he & the children of Israel could boldly move into the unknown BECAUSE the Lord was with them!!
How then, does one respond when the unknown comes to you? When, from out of the blue, a situation arises that causes you to question what you do, in whom you believe, and how the next step is to be taken? Thus, today's message is looking at the account of Rahab, whereby we can see a few lessons that would be of great importance for us to take notice of. The focus of Rahab's story is how the grace of God working in her heart was all in preparation for God to reveal Himself to her... or as stated earlier, to be Confronted by the Unknown.
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyGCswytMaM&t=3352s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Last week we looked at What God Can Do through the life of Moses… how God took the numerous obstacles, supposed failures, & created excuses, and used by a loving God to shape, develop, and support those that are His.
This points to how the numerous obstacles, supposed failures, & created excuses we experience, can be the tool through which the Lord Jesus shapes, develops, & supports us too!
In today's message we look at Joshua who, by God’s direct involvement, is able to ‘move into the unknown’ and, prayerfully, see how we can do likewise by God’s grace.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld5xvpAjMLM&t=776s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
One of the ways Hebrews 11 can be viewed, is from ‘God’s perspective.’ How HE moved through each of the individuals named provided they would trust Him. And while the God of Israel doesn’t NEED any of the, limited resources, people provide; He invited the likes of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah AND us, to play an active part in His plans for humanity. That’s what makes this chapter so exciting!
It is His invitation to all of us, to ‘see God BE God and believe He will do what He says He will do’ -- so this morning we are going to study the life of Moses and see, from the scriptures... What God Can Do...!!
To watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMawHvQqdE&t=5s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Today we’re going to look at a man referred to in Gal 3:9 as the ‘Man of Faith’ (Abraham). he is acknowledged as the patriarch of Israel and one who had the righteousness of God imputed to him because of faith in the one true God.
We read in Hebrews 11:17-19 of a specific event that he is commonly associated with… so as we continue our study in the 'Faith Hall of Fame' - we are going to be referring back to this account as recorded in Genesis 22. The focus today isn’t solely upon Abraham's display of faith, but also the SOURCE of his faith that enabled him to carry out what was asked of him.
So join us today as we go through "FAITH: Tried & Tested – Toughened & Triumphant."
Have a blessed day Saints!!
to watch the whole service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SlwYY7moqA&t=3320s
Today we begin a new series looking at Faith from Hebrews 11... a chapter commonly referred to as the 'Faith Hall of Fame.'
And while we are quick to acknowledge the accomplishments these men & women of God we must never lose sight of the fact that the focus is what GOD could do through these people - by faith.
Have a listen as we look at this introductory message about faith defined, faith exercised, & faith rewarded.
to watch the service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAZ7cLumZQ&t=2
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Today we 'close out' our study in Jonah… as we see more of God in his dealing with those who know him (Jonah), those who don’t know him (the sailors) and most amazingly those who are known to have nothing to do with Him at all (Nineveh).
The greatness of His patience, the wonder of His love, and the extent of His grace are all exemplified in Jonah’s account and what’s more, reaches even further when we’re given an insight to God’s reasoning for His persistence.
So, regardless of the context of our various circumstance we need to take a step back and filter our feelings, our thoughts, and our circumstances through the truths of God’s word, by the unction of the Holy Spirit, and with our eyes on the Lord Jesus -- otherwise our feelings will run away with us; our arguments will steel themselves within us, and the bitterness that may have began as a ‘seed’ will be used by the enemy to grow it into full blown defiance. Thus in the final message from Jonah, let us look at "God’s Grace Upon Him" by comparing "God’s Reasoning to Jonah’s Feelings"
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf_7XhrZJJ8&t=2248s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Today we get to see the steps God takes in restoring to Jonah the honour & privilege to continue in service of the Almighty.
Thus, the God of Second Chances is revealed; the authority of God's Strong Word is made manifest; and the Supernatural Miraculous take place because 'For God so loved the world...' (Jn 3:16a). And, in turn, we see the these same truths made evident to us as the children of God through Jesus Christ.
to watch the service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2YVoX1sEfk&t=533s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Last week we began a study in Jonah… we looked at his calling and drew some important lessons that could be applied to us as Christians (specifically Fathers as we celebrated Fathers Day).
Today we continue the study in Jonah, and we'll look at his response (as he flee's God's call) and the gracious persistence God shown toward him.
Never should we allow the shadow of familiarity to lessen the lustre of the tremendous truths of God's Word, never should we become casual about the power and great glory that is encased within the gospel of grace, and the continual persistence of God's love reaching out to us!!
to watch the service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjtMNILog4s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
For Mothers Day in March we had a look at Jochebed, a mother that entrusted her son to the Lord as looked at ‘God’s Grace Upon Her’ ... a miraculous moving of the Lord in her life, as she did what she could but, in the end, could only commit her son into the hands of God Almighty.
Today is Father’s Day, and today we’re going to look at a biblical character that, while not a dad, see how he conducts himself in connection with his divine call. The focus, then, is that of calling... one’s response to that calling... and the grace one experiences despite the response.
Thus, we’re going to look at “God’s Grace Toward Him: A Father’s Day Lesson” as displayed through Jonah.
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYT37fxgjm8&t=2s
have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Brother Jono Hui shares the word from the book of Habakkuk and follows his journey with God.
How God moves the prophet from a place of despair and brings him to the place of hope... not by changing his circumstances, but rather revealing Himself that Habakkuk's focus would change. Have a listen to see what lessons apply to us too as we look at what in means to 'live with hope' in our God.
to watch the whole service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL2SUwpnpdA
When confronted with a challenge, a problem, or an obstacle, the way it is seen… or the perspective you have, plays a huge part in how the next step is taken.
So too in our walks with Jesus… if all you see is what God isn’t doing (from your perspective) then you’ll totally miss out of witnessing what God IS doing from His perspective. If all you see is what you DON’T have (from your perspective) then you’ll totally overlook everything you DO have in Christ. If all you see is what others are NOT doing then you’ll completely dismiss all that others have done, are doing, or trying to do in your life as well!
Not having the right perspective, or more accurately, not having God’s perspective in connection with what’s taking place around us, with us, and through us can result in us missing out on the abundance promised us - in Christ. Have a listen as we look at an example from Elisha's life and what he witnessed God do!
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJg0dEek7WA&t=2399s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
When you read the scriptures we can quickly see that living with some sort of ‘restrictions’ was nothing new to the saints of old. From the days of Moses – to the time of the Apostles – at the age of the Reformers – and today’s conditions for the persecuted church… the capacity for & the opportunity to grow, develop, & mature as followers of Jesus Christ has always been present, even in the midst of restrictions of some sort.
Last year, when this ‘pandemic adventure’ began, a phrase was mentioned that stays true today… “…that while the context may change… the call remains the same”
So this morning we're going to draw from Paul's letter to Timothy how we, as believers, can take up the call to 'fight the good fight of faith' - even if we're living under restrictions.
to watch the whole service just click the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=httjZZiU6ko&t=3658s
What is Anxiety? Why do we get anxious and how do we go about our lives when faced with so much distress in the world today?
Today we look at a well known passage of scripture from Paul's letter to the Philippian church... in this passage we'll look at three instructions that, prayerfully, will equip us to live above anxiety.
[1] standing firm in the Lord - in this way [2] do not be anxious - for anything [3] in every instance - pray
If anxiety is the distress or uneasiness of mind that is caused by the fear of danger or misfortune, then the key to overcome it is found in Christ.
to watch the service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUfJyv7TTwU
This is the final Core Value of Grace Christian Church... and that is how we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, are not only a Building (built on a the firm foundation of Christ), a Body (diverse and yet united in Christ), and a Bride (loved to death by Christ), but we are also set apart to as the Family of God too.
Purchased by His blood, sealed by His Spirit, secured by His love... thus, we get to look at today the 'Shape' we take as God's family, and the 'Function' we fulfill as that family. Spend a bit of time going through the word as we examine this last of the 10 Core Values we have at G.C.C.
to watch the service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntt15lo6ehQ&t=2811s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
Today's sermon is looking at two of the greatest expressions we have been blessed with as followers of Jesus... that of Prayer & Worship.
For much of the church today, there is a loss of appreciation & valuing of these aspects in our Christian journey...they are not expectations we have earned but rather blessings we have been given. So this morning we are going to look a little more in depth at these wonderful privileges we have received from God the Father because of God the Son.
to watch the service just click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=088Sa4OKJkA
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
The definition of ‘culture’ is very formal and interpreted differently due to one’s context; in light of this, Culture can be defined as ‘…the qualities for which a specific group (i.e. family, team, church, etc.) or location (i.e. country, district, community, etc.) is defined or known by (a family culture defined by love; a winning culture defined by success; a toxic culture defined by tearing down… etc.)’ In light of this, what ‘culture’ have we created here in GCC and what steps can we take to bring about a culture ‘scented’ with the touch of heaven?
Core Value #8 Church culture: We promote mutual acceptance, cultural relevance & doctrinal purity.
Things that are necessary & interdependent with each other, as one looks to develop a God honouring & God glorifying church culture... thus, ‘from the get go’ one must ask themselves… [1] what can I do to promote acceptance… especially with those I don’t get along with? [2] how can I be active in making myself relevant to every person that are of different ages, races, languages, even mindsets, within our church? & [3] am I living in obedience to the Word of God in a way that draws people to Jesus (as He is lifted up in my life, family, & church)?
to watch the service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpiRxOblDRE&t=2439s
Have a blessed day saints!!
Now there is an interesting wording in this core value that, to me, makes it stand out from the others.
You see the previous Core Values can be considered ‘reminders or prompts’ that align us as a church and as individuals with the heart, mind, & goals of God as revealed through Jesus Christ. This Core Value isn’t a prompt or reminder but rather an exhortation, or an expectation placed upon us because it is a core value that appeals to US ‘being a specific way’ now that we are, in Christ.
This is all communicated by the use of one single word ‘SHOULD’ and there, in that word is our expectation… if you are a Christian, if you have trusted in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins, & committed your life to Him through faith in Jesus, then according to THE BIBLE (not the core value), then you SHOULD yearn for growth & devotion as His disciple.
Core Value #7: Spiritual growth — every believer should yearn for continuous growth and become a fully devoted disciple of Christ.
to watch the service click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ22RE6SZBo&t=1654s
Have a blessed day saints!!
Today we have a guest speaker who has taken the time to record a message about GCC's 6th Core Value.
Henry looks at several things regarding how we, as the church, can make an impact for the kingdom of God through our supernatural identity as God's children. That our love would be real and our motivation genuine ans we seek to show the love of Jesus to the world. That our Core Value of: "Love & authenticity—to permeate relationships across all genders, cultures, generations and socio-economic status." would be a reality and not a 'hopeful wish.'
To watch the service please click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNrrnKpN-d8&t=2316s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
For many of us, we may see serving (whatever the capacity) as as a burden; it may be viewed as a chore; if you want to view it pessimistically it’s an avenue for free labour & resources for the church. Even for those in ministry, that may have started out as enthusiastically and excitable are soon discouraged and wondering ‘what’s the point or why even bother' mindset.
This all comes from the mis-perception of what ministry is… ministry is service, ministry is sacrifice, ministry is others focused, ministry is the privilege that Christ Himself has made available for US as His followers, to play an active part is the work of building HIS church.
He has ALLOWED us the blessing to give back to Him through privilege of SERVICE by offering, willingly, that which He has already given to us.
Core Value #5: Ministry—the church to operate as a unified community of servants, fully equipped to humbly and faithfully steward their spiritual gifts, abilities, skills, time, money and resources for the common good.
To watch the service click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbMEI_ABI2c
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
The word ‘EVANGELISM/EVANGELIST’ means: …the preaching or promulgation of the gospel; the work of an evangelist. evangelicalism.missionary zeal, purpose, or activity. Evangelism, although an act usually propagated by one titled as an evangelist, So, lets start with what the word ‘EVANGELISM/EVANGELIST’ means:
…the preaching or promulgation of the gospel; the work of an evangelist. evangelicalism.missionary zeal, purpose, or activity.Evangelism is an act usually propagated by one titled as an evangelist (a word mentioned only three times in the bible) evangelizing is more than just ‘preaching’ it is also the promulgation of the gospel too. Promulgation means to make known a law or declare publicly – which can de done through ACTION as well as through speech.
So, with the 4th Core Value, there are two things I want to focus on this morning… [1] prayerfully, the heart behind evangelism (the motivation) & [2] the ways of evangelism made available for us (the means).
click on the link to watch the service: https://youtu.be/neJH4rljHmw
As we continue our series on the Core Values of the Church, we are examining the third, foundational, value by which the church is to be governed.
As controversial as this may seem, the church is not a democracy - for the Bible is to be the governing authority for the churches direction; nor is the church as dictatorship - for the Bible supersedes any mans (leader or otherwise) personal agenda. Thus, for today, we look over the fact that the gift that God has given us... His Word (the Bible) is the authority by which the conduct of the church AND the conduct of our lives as individuals must be aligned with.
CORE VALUE #3: the Bible, God's infallible Word and final authority for all matters of faith and conduct.
to watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNl5kOnLovA&t=2187s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
(we had some recording issues that caused the sound to drop out... our apologies for the listening/watching experience)
D.L. Moody makes a point in his book 'Secret Power' - that many Christians today have forgotten the PERSON of the Holy Spirit.
Thus, as we continue our series on the core values of Grace Christian Church, we look at God the Holy Spirit, as He is revealed in the scriptures. Join us as we look at the Word of God together.
CORE VALUE#2: the Holy Spirit, empowers us for ministry and develops our character.
to watch the service click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPNnpT2bPuQ&t=2126s
In Acts 2:42-47 we are given the 'blueprint' of a New Testament church... a blueprint that we, at GCC, are endeavoring to fulfill.
Therefore we begin a new series looking at the Core Values we hold here at Grace Christian Church, in order to refocus our vision, remind us of our call, and reinvigorate us in our journey, as followers of the Lord Jesus. Our first Core Value?
CORE VALUE #1: Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church and central to all that we do.
to view this service click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDWlINc11qo
As we have studied various women in the Bible and looking at the Grace of God upon each of them, this week is the final sermon for this series... looking at the greatness of the Lord Jesus and His grace upon the Widow of Nain (Luke 7).
Prayerfully you will be blessed by the greatness of Gods grace upon you too as we look at the Lord Jesus and how amazing He is!
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters... if you'd like to watch the service online just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzN0JQB56Zg&t=421s
Continuing our study of Gods grace upon various women in the Bible, we look at the account of Martha... a woman of scripture that often gets a 'bad wrap' because of the 'complaints' she made to Jesus about her sister, Mary (Luke 19:38-42)
This morning we look at two main points [1] the familiarity to ourselves that Martha represents & [2] the greatness of Jesus Christ that is revealed.
I pray you are blessed and drawn to the Lord as we spend time in the word together today.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWeXkLumF6c&t=2086s
Happy Mothers Day!!
Often we forget that our walk with Jesus is a joint venture WITH God, He has given us various things within our capability to exercise as His child. Thus, as we look at Jochebed from Exodus 2:1-10, we see three very important lessons we must consider as we walk in the roles the Lord has bestowed upon us -- as Mothers, Fathers, & children.
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters... and a massive shout out to the blessings who are our mothers!!
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0gzojbdXy4
Today we look at the journey Leah takes in her longing to be loved by and connected to her husband Jacob (Genesis 29:31-35).
In the experience she goes through, we can see the grace of God being manifest in Him Seeing her, Hearing her, giving Hope to her resulting in her Thankfulness in Praise.
May you be blessed as you look to our God who sees!!
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters...
if you want to watch the entire service just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amBGfZyaDWY&t=2658s
Bob Mendelsohn spent some time after the morning service, sharing about the ministry of Jews for Jesus, the working of God in His people, and fielding questions from various members of GCC. He addressed Israel, reaching out to Jewish people and widening our perspective, may you be blessed as you join us in 'An Hour with Bob'
God bless brothers & sisters!
If you wish to watch this relaxed session upstairs at church, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8c7zGNpUhA&t=5s
We have been very blessed to have Bob Mendelsohn, the Director of Jews for Jesus Australia, come to GCC and share the scriptures with us.
He takes us on a journey to discover, within the 'Older Testament' (as Bob refers to it), the various 'jigsaw pieces' or clues found within. When they are placed together we see the picture of the Messiah begin to take shape... have a listen as Bob shares biblical truth as well as from personal experience the beauty of Y'shua Ha Mashiach
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0opYnrOBNa4&t=2741s
Have a blessed day brothers and sisters!!
Last week we looked at ‘the God in Charge’ – it was but a skimming over the amazing truth that God is God, He is Boss, and He is in control.
In the days of Noah, when every imagination of mans heart was only evil continually – He was in charge; when His people were in slavery in Egypt and they cried out for help in their oppression – He was in charge;
When Jesus was nailed to a Cross after going through a mockery of a trial with trumped up accusations – He was in charge; and today… with a political climate that is the ‘hotbed’ of discussion; an atmosphere that is antagonistic to Jesus Christ; and a world that appears to be losing the principals of common decency – God IS and will ALWAYS BE in charge!!
Thus, in light of this first lesson (that God is God & He is BOSS); we look at this second lesson that our Sovereign God is also the God who SAVES.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5iKhg6Jdk
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!
After the blessing of camp, it was a joy to get back into the Lord's House and worship together as a church.
Today we look at a basic lesson found within scripture that, if fully grasped, can change our entire perspective regarding our Christian lives... the fact that God is God and He is Boss!!
He was in charge during Noah's day, He was in charge during the Lord's crucifixion, He is in charge even now... if we can believe & receive this basic truth, it would help us to see our purpose, our circumstance, and the various trials (& triumphs) in a different way!
To view the service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYcqe6tPbeI&t=2852s
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters!!
The final session of teaching from Mike Peautangitama.
It has been a blessed journey, as the challenge to 'go deeper' in various aspects of our Christian lives has been laid before us.
The question we must address is 'what are we going to do now!?' - we can either choose to remain in the shallows of our faith, never growing, never knowing, and never experiencing the fullness of God's greatness OR we go into the depths... the depths of His Word, the depths of loving & caring relationships, the depths of partnering with Israel, the depths of our faith... and today, the depths of our availability to the Lord.
Be blessed as you watch this final session of GCC Family Camp 2021!
Click on the link to watch the final session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7WrIVqnWzE&t=534s
Praise the Lord for He is Risen... and so it's appropriate that Mike takes us on a journey to 'go deeper in our faith' - by drawing some very applicable examples from the life of Gideon.
Join us this session as we look into the scriptures and glean some amazing truths from God's Word!! Just click on the link to watch Mike share the Word with us this blessed morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC19pT05yuI&t=24s
For many of us in GCC, this was an insight that hadn't been touched on... Israel.
The 'apple of His eye' (Zec 2:8) that still has a part to play in God's redemptive plan... this message from Mike is an excellent means by which we can delve into more biblical truths regarding Gods elect (Israel).
A side note: on the 25th April 2021 the director of Jews for Jesus Australia will be coming to share at GCC... tune in on Sunday morning as Bob Mendelsohn brings the Word of God to us that day!
To view this message just click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1V4LvRkMkI&t=16s
In our continuing series 'Deeper'; Mike looks at the practical outworking of being the family of God. Jesus said we'll be identified as His people by our love for each other (Jn 13:35).
Since, then, we are going deeper in the Word, the result would be manifest by our growth in love as well as knowledge. May you be blessed as you listen to this next study session. To view the actual session, just click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmvJrsLPtVc&t=139s
For the first session of this 'Invitation to Go Deeper' - Mike looks at going deeper in our walk with Jesus by us, as Christians, Going Deeper Into His Word.
And as we do so, look to [1] position ourselves to hear from Him [2] be willing to hear what He has to say [3] utilize the resources mad available to us [4] utilize the opportunities to share what what God has taught [5] guard a teachable mindset [6] to flood our hearts with His love not just our mind with knowledge & [7] make a commitment to take up His Word & READ IT!
Have a watch of this opening message as we take a step in our journey to 'go deeper' in the Lord! Just click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCGmr9CWg-Q&t=43s
Welcome to GCC's Family Camp for 2021.
After a year filled with worry, separation & social isolation, it was truly a blessing to spend 5 days at Stanwell Tops as a church family.
For those at the camp, it was a blessing to sing, fellowship, pray, and invest into each other over the weekend. For those unable to attend, may you be blessed with watching the teaching sessions of our our camp speaker Mike Peautagitama.
Mike has known Ps. Joe for thirty years and lives in Bendigo, Victoria. And today, gives us a message on the Blood of the Lamb... its relevance, its importance, and its significance to us as Gods people.
This is the final message to finish our (brief) study in Galatians.
Looking at the final passage from Gal 6:11-18 we examine the closing words of Paul epistle to these churches. A good word, a bad word, and the best word that, prayerfully, encourage us to listen & discern carefully the Spirit says to us from the scriptures.
Have a blessed day as you head about your business and remember that you are loved with an everlasting love!!
To view the entire service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qhCI8Xgado&t=2438s
Or join us online for the livestream Sunday mornings 10:15am on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowW-lbWK0kw68yWTp_8HVw
As we come to the last chapter of Galatians, Jono shares with us from Galatians 6:1-10 and breaks down the practical instructions regarding what a life, lived by the Spirit, looks like.
The blessedness of the Christian life is that, although such instruction seems beyond us to follow, it can be accomplished as one trusts in Jesus; rests in Jesus, and relies on Jesus for living free in Him.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rGzkkCAa3k&t=28s
If you're able, join us for the live stream of our services Sunday 10:15am (Sydney time)
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters
Looking at Galatians 5:13-26 we, prayerfully, examine some of the basic instructions to help us fulfill our call to Freedom (v.13); enable us to Walk in the Spirit (v.16) and prepare us to Keep in Step with the Spirit too (v.25).
Just click on the link to watch the whole service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq9qNh7xvJc&t=1702s or join us via the livestream on Sunday mornings at 10:15am Sydney time.
Have a blessed day brothers & sisters... stand strong, walk close & live free!!
Continuing our study in Galatians we finally come across the perfect practical instruction for Christians to implement in their walk with Jesus.
Seeing we have received freedom in Christ, we are now charged to "Stand firm" in that freedom and not return to the "yoke of slavery".
Staying in Galatians 5:1 we examine a little more in depth what "standing firm" means.
To watch the whole service click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQklFXtEXlw&t=3735s
When we become so accustomed to various aspects of life we can take for granted the privileged position we have been given.
Being, now, a Son & Daughter of God is one such aspect we fail to see the significance of... from 'apart' to 'adopted'; from 'slavery' to 'sonship'; from cursed to blessed ALL because of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Join us today as we look at Galatians 4:6-9 and touch on the wonderful theology held within.
to view the service stream click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M87s0LW1iQE
Have a blessed day... 'Stand Strong -- Walk Close -- Live Free'
Have you ever felt like your Christian walk is like a series of 'acts' that you move through? As if you feel as through your whole Christian journey is 'going through the motions?'
In the continuation of our study in Galatians, Paul looks at refocusing the churches vision and the emphasizing one's relationship with Jesus instead of the busy-ness of religious ritual.
To view the whole worship service click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzgeGTrxLf4
There is so much to be considered when we look at the amazing truths within this letter... the deliverance we have received in Jesus; the freedom imparted; and the newness we can walk in.
These blessed truths are only possible because of the reality of Galatians 2:20... a verse that speaks to a 'willing death' resulting in a 'different life' because it is grounded in a 'solid faith.'
Have a listen as we look at the scriptures this morning - and afterwards, think on the following questions:
1. Why does Paul emphasize in v.16 that the works of the Law can do nothing to justify us?
2. What is the point of v.17? What sort of things do we rebuild in our lives as Christians that may take our eyes off Jesus?
3. What hindrances are there to us living by faith in the Son of God and how can we overcome them?
personal reflection: why do we seem to be the biggest hindrance to victorious living in Jesus?
To watch the whole service online, just click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj9ewfYnyJU&t=2888s
What things 'trip' you up in your Christian journey? What hindrances do you experience when you seek to live a God glorifying life?
In Galatians 1:6-10 we touch on three dangers we can encounter as believers... join us as we have a look at such things and, more importantly, the grace in Christ that enables us to overcome them.
to watch the whole service, just click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTrZI5hl52U
Today we start a series in Galatians. A letter where Paul desires these churches, to experience the fullness of Christ's freedom... and not be bound once again through religious activity.
In other words, to experience 'Living Free' - free to walk in Christ's Newness, free to walk in Christ's Authority, and free to walk in Christ's Deliverance.
Join us over the next 6 weeks as we study this letter to the Galatians!
If you wish to view the whole church service click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJbp7qiviu8
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This week we look at the story of Abram & Lot (Genesis 13-14) and glean from their actions principles that can apply to our 21 Century context.
How prioritizing the wrong things, positioning ourselves in the wrong way can result in us being swept up or caught in... less than favorable circumstances. Praise God that, in our failures, He steps in to rescue us from the silly choices we make.
To watch the while service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ma5H-Mx9M
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God bless you!
Martin Fong joins us this morning to share with us a Psalm of Asaph (Psalm 73).
Held within this passage of scripture are some of the questions, thoughts, or even grievances we may have with what God is doing in the world today. Join us as Martin shares Asaph's heart and in turn the lessons that can influence us in our journey with the Lord too.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr9iUP9-euY&t=2554s
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After the New Years Encouragement from Psalm 144 last week; this week is an Exhortation for us, as His people, to be revived by the Lord.
Habakkuk 'debates' God as he questions His, seemingly, inactivity and silence in relation to His people... it is in God's answers that Habakkuk comes to realize his own failures but also cry out to God for Him to move in the prophets life.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUgWyy0c4rI&t=5s
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
WOW... the new year has come upon us, and with the world still in a state of imbalance & uncertainty, the best thing we can do is have our eyes focused on our great, good, gracious God.
With all the, seemingly, empty promises of politicians; with our limited ability & lack of resources, we can still have hope and live victoriously as God's children because our hope is in Jesus Christ... He who saved us from sin, He who secured our eternal destiny, & He who will return for us as His bride (the church).
Let's look at the encouragement Psalm 144 gives as we see God's involvement with us; His Father heart toward us; & His divine protection over us!!
To view the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-9lFo7MYgw
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With today marking the last Sunday of 2020, it's a great opportunity for us to - not just reflect - but look forward to the coming new year!
Looking at Philippians 3 we look at the journey we take toward the '...prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus...' (v.14); that it is a journey WITH Jesus, a journey WITH difficulty, and a journey WITH hope.
Prayerfully you'll be blessed, encouraged, & equipped in the Word as you listen today!!
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A very Merry & Blessed Christmas to you and your family!!
As the world stops (sort of) and celebrates the commercial success of 'Christmas' we, as God's people, are blessed with the privilege to be reminded of and reacquainted with Christmas. More importantly, point us to the person that Christmas actually celebrates. Prayerfully we will take the time to reacquaint ourselves with Jesus, reacquaint ourselves with Jesus' acts in that 'reacquainting' deepen our appreciation & gratitude of the blessing knowing God as our King & the Lord Jesus as our Lord.
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Our Brother Jonathan shares from John's gospel focusing on the 'I Am' statements made by Jesus.
Amazing claims Jesus make but entirely within His right to make such claims. Join us as we look into the word together and come to know Jesus how He reveals Himself.
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We can often forget the greatness of our God, the beauty of our Lord, and the presence of His comforting Spirit -- not intentionally for it can just be 'life' and the busyness it creates.
Thus, at the beginning of the Christmas season, I wanted us to get back to the basics of that invitation and the steps the Lord has taken to extend that invitation to US by looking at WHO God is and get reacquainted with Him; not just academically & intellectually, but relation-ally & experientiallly too!
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A good friend of GCC & passionate servant of the Lord Brett has come to share the Word from John 15, as well as have a young friend Logan share a testimony of the Lord working in his life too.
Tune in and be blessed through the preaching of Gods Word... if you want to watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtmmLMHE0Q&t=3926s
04:17 - Logan's Testimony
15:45 - Brett's Sermon
There are numerous questions Jesus asks people throughout the gospels, today we look at two foundational, if not basic, questions for all the followers of Jesus to answer.
Looking at the questions Jesus asked of His disciples in Matthew 16:13-15 prompts, not only the disciples, but US to answer and see how we answer influences what/who we believe and what/how we live in today's 'modern world'.
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In light of the last days it is very easy to become 'lax' in our Christian walk; 'doubtful' of the Lord's return; or distracted from fulfilling our call. One of the means by which such attitudes can be combated in our lives is the gift of 'Understanding God's Plan' - we have been given great insights, by His Spirit through His word.
Therefore, lets take some time to examine the scriptures as shared from the Epistle of Jude... may the Lord bless you as you hear from Him this day!!
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Today's message is a message of preparedness.
A message that calls is ‘…redeem the time, because the days are evil…’ because regardless of what perspective you adhere too: A-millennial, Post-millennial, or the 0Pre-millennial perspective, the common factor each view has; is that of the Lord Jesus’ Return. His return in authority, in judgement, & in sovereignty that IS imminent -- as in IT’s GOING TO HAPPEN!!
So the question one must ask is... "Am I ready?"
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We revisit 1 Thessalonians to look at the encouragement Paul gives to this young church as they look at loss... specifically the loss that is death.
The only reason death can be viewed as 'sleep' is because we know a Saviour who has conquered death, overcome the grave, and reigns in authority over all. Prayerfully you might find encouragement in loss too because your hope is not in a 'happening' but in the person of Jesus Christ!!
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Brother Jono Hui closes the series in 1 Thessalonians by bring us a word from the 'Final Instructions' of chapter 5.
This word centers on the encouragement of knowing, submitting, and obeying Gods Will as revealed in the scriptures... take some time to listen to today's Word and be encouraged!!
to watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24NVieQ8HqE&t=2867s
We’ve skipped 1 Thess 4:13-5:5 because it is a passage that will be looked at for its eschatological meaning in the next series.
Thus, this week, we are going to look at the final chapter of this letter and draw encouragement from the word, as we heed the Practical Instruction of the Lord, in light of His imminent return (from 4:13-5:15).
So join us as we look at this days: Basic InstructionBefore Leaving Earth!!
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Have a Blessed day Saints!!
Paul continues in his encouragement of the Thessalonian believers by reminding them of the 'How To Instructions...' in order to live a life pleasing to God (1 Thess 4:1).
We are encouraged in today's text, to practically apply the biblical truths that the gospel proclaims, in order to have God's Will manifest by what we do.
I pray that the challenge laid out before us will not be cast aside easily as the Word impresses upon us God's desire for us as His children!!
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The uniqueness of this letter is manifest in the way Paul speaks about these fellow believers. His concern and care goes beyond just 'writing a letter' but is also manifest in his sending of Timothy to find out about their situation.
Today in 1 Thessalonians 3, prayerfully, we'll be able to draw some practical lessons from this example and, through the Holy Spirit, exercise the same concern, warning, and guidance that Paul shows so clearly to the church.
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Continuing with the encouragement Paul seeks to give this church in Thessalonica, he shares his heart openly and reflects the heart of God in his care for the Lord's church. In so doing we see how the heart of God, in turn, seeks to encourage, comfort, & urge His people in living worthy of God, His kingdom, & His glory!!
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This week we begin a new series from 1 Thessalonians. Paul & the team were only able to spend three weeks in this area (see Acts 17:1-9), and yet God was able to take that limited time and, through His grace, by His power, & in His name, He is able to establish a church to glorify Himself in the midst of severe persecution.
And in that persecution, the church is encouraged with their Identity, encouraged in their Action, and encouraged to where their Hope is to be.
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The Lord Jesus has always sought to give His people a 'heads up' regarding what He was going to be doing. Whether He is going to suffer persecution at the hands of the Pharisees (see Mt 16:21); warn of the opposition one will face as His follower (see Mk 13:13); or of the promise of His provision in the future (See Acts 1:4-5)... we are privileged enough to be given an insight into the thoughts that are higher than our thoughts, and ways that are higher than our ways (see Isa 55).
Such is the intent of the Lord's word as the scriptures grant us an insight into what 'Jesus Has Told Us' -- [1] What He Said [2] Why He Said It, and [3] What It Means For Us… such is the privileged position WE have in Christ.
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note: sermon starts @ 10.18
Mike Peautangitama is a Chaplain in Victoria and with the constant turmoil taking place around us Brother Mike seeks to encourage us from the word, by sharing how we can, like Paul, find God's peace in the midst of trial.
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Happy Father's Day!!
Today is an encouragement to Dad's as we celebrate Father's Day... that from the example of Zechariah and his journey in becoming a dad (Luke 1); we can draw three very important lessons:
[1] A Positive Portrayal - what we CAN be... [2] A Honest Picture - what we ARE... and [3] A Blessed Privilege - what we GET to do...
Prayerfully there'll be something that will greatly encourage (not only Dad's) but all of us as followers of Christ!!
To view the whole 'Father's Day' service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myF4zV1a5KY
Paul describes to the Corinthian church, how God is the Father of Compassion and the God of all comfort (2 Cor 1:3). This is appropriate, as they have gone through some recent times... thus, he seeks to remind them of Who God Is; What We Receive & What We (are to) See -- because of the Lord Jesus.
Prayerfully, there will be practical lessons that we, too, can learn as we look at 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.
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The blessing of knowing that you are being prayed for & to know how you are being prayed is a beautiful encouragement for us, especially when we know that our Lord is praying for us too.
Thus, Ps. Roy Gomez of Allawah Community Church, shares from the Lord's Prayer in John 17 and touches on two specific points that Jesus prayed for His disciples and, in turn, for us as well.
To watch the whole service click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9lhCpLSkSk&t=970s
Asking the right questions can be important tools for us learn. The Apostle Paul poses numerous rhetorical questions in Romans 8 , in order to direct the readers (and listeners) to the most obvious of answers - for the purpose of encouragement of the saints, edification of the church, & the elaboration of the gospel.
The answer, although very obvious, is also the greatest of blessings to us as God's people!
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*note: message begins at 10:35
This week Pastor Fritz Helg from Melbourne Victoria, broadcasts a message for the GCC community.
Looking at the importance of being connected to Jesus Christ AND being connected to each other as the Body of Christ, Ps. Fritz shares from 1 Corinthians 12 and the necessity of working together as one for the glory of God.
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After looking at the knowledge of God being present, of His person and His uniqueness last week - as well as being reminded of His love, mercy, & grace as we celebrated communion this morning - it seems appropriate for you and I to spend some time looking at how the Lord Jesus is, truly ‘better than…’ anyone or anything from Hebrews 3:1-6. Thus, our Exalted Christ also bestows upon us as His church, a Shared Calling that points to our privilege in knowing and serving our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.
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*Reading: Joel 1:1-12
At times we, as God's people, find ourselves looking for the blessing of God instead of realizing that the greatest of God's blessings is actually the blessing of knowing Him.
Prayerfully we'll find ourselves encouraged from the message of Joel, as the Lord expresses His desire to be close with His people!!
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*note: due to a slight audio 'hiccup' Jonathan's reading from Joel was unable to upload (apologies)
With everything going on in the world today, prayerfully this will be a reminder to us of God's initiative toward us -- that saw us through His eyes of loving grace, past our problem -- and, through Jesus Christ, instructed us in order to experience the abundance of life He has promised us.
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In this message regarding the Church, we look at several more beautiful truths to accompany last weeks message. These truths point not only to WHO we are, but also remind us of WHAT we are to be about.
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Romans 12:4-16 and Colossians 4:7-18
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Colossians 4:2-6
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Colossians 3:18-4:1
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Galatians 3:1-17
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Colossians 2:16-23
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Col 1:28-2:5
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Colossians 1:15
It is so easy for us to forget... we forget birthdays, we forget special occasions, we forget important people.
Sometimes we choose to forget, but most times we forget because our minds and focus are just consumed with numerous issues that surround us.
With everything going on in today's world, it is really easy to forget THE most important person of all.
Today's message comes from Paul's letter to the Colossians to remind is of 'Who Jesus Is...'
What’s in a name? What significance is found in our name, other than something to identify ourselves with?
Today we look at the ‘name above all names’ – the name to which ‘…every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord…’ (Philippians 2:10)
Join us as we examine the scriptures and look at the Beauty, Authority, & Power of Jesus’ name.
What a wonderful name it is!!
2 Timothy 3:16-17
In the final of our ‘Living In’ series; we look at the importance of ‘Being Prepared & Equipped’ to live in a way that glorifies our Lord and enables us to have an impact in this world we live in.
Therefore we’ll look at the weapon we’ve been given in the Sword of the Spirit and how we can effectively wield it in Jesus’ name.
2 Corinthians 5:14-16
‘What does it mean to Live in Divine Purpose?’ Considering we find it difficult to live ‘looking out for #1 all the time.
Today’s message is focusing on the theme for GCC this coming year… to ‘Live in Divine Purpose’ using 2 Corinthians 5:16 as our text. Prayerfully you may be blessed and challenged to ‘…no longer live for [y]ourselves but for Him who died for them [us] and rose again.’
‘stand strong & walk close’
2 Timothy 3:1-5
‘Are we in the Last Days? If we are, how do we know? What are some of the ‘markers’ of these Last Days?’
Today’s message is taking a brief look at these ‘perilous times’ from 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Paul mentions four LOVEs in this passage and we’ll see their influence & relevance to us and how we can overcome them as disciples of Jesus in the 21st Century.
‘stand strong [in Him] & walk close [to Him]’
If the primary motivation to pursue Jesus Christ is 'love' - what then, is the natural outworking in that love for Jesus?