The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is: “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). The giver happier than the getter? Surely some mistake? That goes against all our intuitions and instincts. So let me help you to believe it and act upon it by giving you
Continue readingOvercoming the Victim Mentality Romans 8:35-39 In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 — This may sound strange to some of us, but sometimes it’s comfortable to be a victim. Some people grow used to feeling sorry for themselves, throwing pity
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Christian Leaders must Lead I am a Pastor, a business owner, a husband, and a father. I am also constantly challenged when I see how Christians lead their teams and families, both in a church and a business environment. Now by no means am I perfect….Far from it however after
Continue readingLet me start by saying that it was difficult to create this list. I have a background in commercial finance, and am a small business owner as well as pastor. I really want Christians to understand money, Not have a poverty mentality, and certainly not expect that the world
Continue readingLife in Christ, Every word Jesus spoke when He was on earth was filled with meaning and application. His words in John 10:10 are no exception. Christ said in John 10:10: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may
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We now come around the time of giving, if your new here today welcome, there are envelopes on the seats and anyone who would like to give electronically we have an eftpos machine up the back so as Pastor Matt says tap and go is the easy way to sow,
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“Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.” (Psalm 46:10) Every day, you have to decide who’s going to be in control of your life, you or God. That choice is a battle. There are things
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If one of your friends asked you this question, what would you say? Would you tell him or her, “Oh, it means that I start going to church?” Or, would you say, “To be a Christian means that I need to be nicer?” Or maybe, “Being a Christian means that
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Luke 3:1–20 John the Baptist’s assignment was to prepare the way for the Messiah (3:4). Notice the main elements of his message—a call to repentance and a challenge to produce fruit, all in preparation for the coming of the Christ (3:7-14). In the end, John devoted his life to
Continue readingWhat is salvation? To some people the mention of salvation brings on uneasy or negative reactions. If we are willing to allow the Scriptures to guide us and not let our feelings rule we should be able to understand our salvation and share it with others. If we
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