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The Topography Of Discipleship | The Public Context | Acts 2:42-47
September 13, 2021 06:44 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week we explore the last of the five relational contexts that God uses to help us grow as followers of Jesus; the public context. We never stop being the church; whether we are spending time alone with God or worshipping in a crowd We hope that this series has encouraged you to see your discipleship in a wider context. In fact, to see it from the perspective of five contexts: God and you, you and few, you and a crew, you and the team, and you and the crowd. Due to the current Public ...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Social Context - Part 2 | Romans 12:3-8
September 07, 2021 02:36 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week associate pastor Roxane Lawler explores some of the features of the social context, where more than 20 people engage in a mission community. We are all part of the body of Christ and we all have a place in it. The social context allows for another important expression of our discipleship. Next week we'll be concluding this series with a look at the last context, the Public Context - Discipleship on Sundays. Due to the current Public Health Order our facilities are closed to the p...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Social Context - Part 1 | Romans 16:3-16
August 30, 2021 09:44 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week we explore the fourth discipleship context that God uses to help us grow as followers of Jesus; the social context. In this context more than twenty people relate and connect and discipleship occurs in community, practice, and mission. We are called to be a community on mission; unified around God's invitation to join him in his grand plan to renew all things in Christ Jesus through the enabling presence of his Holy Spirit, committed to the mission in everything we do and to helpi...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Personal Context - Part 2 | Hebrews 10:23-25
August 23, 2021 04:37 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this week's message we continue to explore the third relational context that God uses as we follow Jesus; the personal context. In the personal context between 5-12 people regularly gather to experience closeness, support, and challenge. If the divine context is God and you and the transparent is you and few, the personal is you and a crew. This week, associate pastor Matt Willis, encourages us to think about three things that make a Life Group successful. Commitment, care, and disciples...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Personal Context - Part 1 | Mark 8 14-21
August 15, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this week's message we turn to the third relational context that God uses as we follow Jesus; the personal context. In the personal context between 5-12 people regularly gather to experience closeness, support, and challenge. If the divine context is God and you and the transparent is you and few, the personal is you and a crew. In the personal context our relationships are built around Jesus; his teaching, his activity, and his mission. The closeness, support, and challenge we experienc...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Transparent Context - Part 2 | Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
August 09, 2021 07:22 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week we continue our current sermon series entitled "The Topography of Discipleship: Finding Our Way as the Church Today". Based on the book "Discipleship That Fits" we are exploring five relationships that God uses to mature us as followers of Jesus. This week, Belinda Lakelin helps us think through how we can take some simple steps towards more intentional discipleship relationships in the Transparent context; you and a few. Intentional discipleship relationships may take a programma...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Transparent Context - Part 1 | 1 Samuel 24:1-7
August 02, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week we continue our current sermon series entitled "The Topography of Discipleship: Finding Our Way as the Church Today". Based on the book "Discipleship That Fits" we are exploring five relationships that God uses to mature us as followers of Jesus. This week we are exploring the Transparent context; you and a few - where we are intentional with a few people to be transparent about what God is doing in our lives and how we are responding in order that we might see impact in our day-to...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Divine Context - Part 2 | Jonah 3
July 25, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we continue our new sermon series entitled "The Topography of Discipleship: Finding Our Way as the Church Today" looking at the Divine context; how do we, as a community of faith, create a culture where spending time alone with God normal. In this message we have a look at some of the obstacles we face as we seek to make spending time alone with God a normal part of our life together. Spending time alone with God is an important part of our discipleship but isn't always an easy t...
The Topography Of Discipleship | The Divine Context - Part 1 | Luke 3:1-13
July 19, 2021 05:21 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we launch a new sermon series entitled "The Topography of Discipleship: Finding Our Way as the Church Today" Our world may be changing but our central mission - to make disciples - does not. A changing world does, however, require a new map. It is my hope that this nine-week series will provide us with a set of foundational and formational concepts, ideas, and terminology that will help us find our way to creating an atmosphere, an environment, a culture or a current that makes fol...
On This Rock... | The Greatest Of These Is Love | 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
July 12, 2021 05:49 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we continue our series "On This Rock" but with a twist. Instead of sharing personal reflections on a foundational text, Matt spoke on a passage that is foundational for us right now; in the midst of the current lockdown occurring in Greater Sydney. That text is 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. Our experience of COVID and lockdown has shown us that so much of our life has become temporary, and so we must remember to remain focused on the things that are eternal. We are called to be a living,...
The Topography Of Discipleship | Trailer
July 07, 2021 00:58 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this special 'Trailer' Associate Pastor Matt Willis and Senior Pastor Marc Rader have a discussion on our new upcoming series The Topography Of Discipleship. This new series is based on the Book Discipleship That Fits by Bobby Harrington and Alex Absalom. Due to the current Public Health Order our facilities are closed to the public until at least Friday July 9. This means that if you'd like to join us for worship this week you'll need to do so online. If you'd like to join us online, w...
On This Rock... | We Will Not Fear | Psalm 46
July 05, 2021 04:01 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week we continue our series "On This Rock" but with a twist. Instead of sharing personal reflections on a foundational text, our senior pastor Marc Rader reflects on a passage that is foundational for us right now; in the midst of a shelter-in-place order. That text is Psalm 46. We are invited to shelter-in-place with God - to remember the ways he has been our refuge, to repent of our own efforts to paper over our anxiety, and to reside with him permanently. In order that we might be a...
On This Rock... | Don't Care, Didn't Ask | John 15:1-17
June 28, 2021 09:36 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis weekend in Sydney we entered another period of lockdown due to a resurgence of COVID 19. This lockdown is the first city-wide lockdown since March 2020 and I think it's fair to say that we're all a bit rattled. This sermon was pre-recorded before the lockdown was announced and doesn't directly address this situation, but I hope that wherever you are, this message will speak to you and your situation. In NSW it also happens to be the school holidays and we have returned to a series that...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The True Vine | John 15:1-17
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week we finish our series entitled "Following Jesus in John's Gospel" in which we are exploring John's somewhat unique way of describing discipleship in his account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Associate pastor Matt Willis brings the series to a conclusion with a reflection on Jesus' words in chapter 15, "I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener". Following Jesus is, once again, more about the one we follow than our ability to follow. Remaining in him is where fruit...
GBC Discipleship Cycle | Baptism
June 16, 2021 00:03 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe message was given on the occasion of a baptism service in our evening congregation. It is a word directed to those who were about to be baptised. I hope that, by listening in, you will be challenged and encouraged as well. If you have placed your faith in Jesus but have not yet been baptised let me invite you to consider if that might not be your next faithful step as you follow Jesus. As you follow Jesus, guard your heart, listen to Jesus, and sow the seed you have been given that othe...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | Resourced Abundantly | John 21:15-19
June 15, 2021 02:24 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week we continue our series entitled "Following Jesus in John's Gospel" in which we are exploring John's somewhat unique way of describing discipleship in his account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. In this message we look at one of the last "follow me" sayings in the gospel found in John 21:19. The risen Jesus invites us to participate with him in his plans to restore and renew the world, but doesn't leave us to our own devices, but resources us abundantly for the task at han...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | Bound To Jesus | John 21:21-28
June 07, 2021 05:11 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this week's message we turn to another "follow me" passage in John's gospel but with a twist; instead of an open invitation to follow Jesus tells his disciples there are limits placed around our ability to follow. When we place our trust in Jesus he binds himself to us and we walk with him to be where he is. On our own we may not be able to follow him, but in his forgiveness, grace, and mercy and through the enabling presence of the Spirit we are able to walk with him. Is there someone ...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | Smell The Perfume | John 12:1-11
May 31, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn the second of two different messages this week, Marjy Robertson who oversees our Serve Team here at GBC, shares some insights from Mary's anointing of Jesus in John 12 and what it means for us. "Smell the perfume"; I hope that you are a bit more aware of your senses and that, if you smell something beautiful this week, that you might be reminded of the beautiful fragrance that filled the banquet and the larger context of Jesus' forever kingship that passes through death into life. Is th...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The Turning Point | John 12:20-36
May 31, 2021 02:20 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn the first of two different messages this week, we have a look at a turning point in John's gospel and what it means for us to follow him through death. As servants who know our master's business, the most powerful discipleship question we can ask is, "Lord, what are you doing today and how can I help?" Is there someone you know who really needs to hear this message? Why not share it with them and see what God does through it. If you'd like to join us online, we meet at gbconline.org.a...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The Resurrection And The Life | John 11:1-27
May 25, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week Belinda Lakelin shares some reflections on the raising of Lazarus in John 11 and what we learn about Jesus from this sign and what it means to follow him. We follow the resurrection and the life even in the midst of trouble, sickness, and death and we wait for the day when Jesus will call us out of everything that binds us and they will have to let us go. Do you believe this? I hope you have been encouraged by this message and spurred on to imitate Martha's confession; recalling ...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The First Steps | John 9:1-38
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we heard two different sermons on two different passages in John's gospel. This is the second of them, preached in our evening congregation by Matt Willis. In this message Matt takes us through John 9 and the experience of the man born blind who provides us with a model of what it looks like to follow Jesus. We too have been invited to follow the light of the world and that invitation is given to us right where we are; this is where following Jesus begins. As the formerly blind ma...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | Recognise/Receive | John 3:1-10
May 18, 2021 00:22 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week we heard two different sermons on two different passages in John's gospel. The first, preached in our morning services by Roxane Lawler, explored Nicodemus' night-time visit to Jesus in John 3 and what we can learn about following Jesus from this interaction. As we spend time with Jesus, bringing our questions and confusion, we are invited to recognise who he is and receive the life he offers which may challenge what we are currently grasping that is holding us back from taking up...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The Good Shepherd | John 10:1-42
May 10, 2021 04:06 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAs we continue to explore John's unique perspective on following Jesus we turn to yet another "I am" passage; "I am the Good Shepherd" in John 10 where we learn again that following Jesus begins with Jesus. Before the ethical imperatives or moral models of following Jesus there is a simple directive for those who want to follow Jesus: learn to recognise his voice and follow him. This familiarity comes through individual disciplines but also in community as we learn together to hear his voi...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | Filled With Uncertainty | John 6:60-66
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this message, the second of two different sermons this week, Belinda Lakelin - an evangelism consultant with the Baptist Association of NSW & ACT and with us here at GBC - shares insights from the feeding of the 5,000 and the challenge, invitation and encouragement that we encounter in John 6. Following Jesus, perhaps unsurprisingly, means allowing him to set the agenda and follow the crucified king. Following him will be filled with questions, doubts, and uncertainty, but we are encoura...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The Light Of The World | John 8:12-20
May 03, 2021 05:28 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we continue to explore the ways that John describes discipleship in his gospel. In this message, the first of two different sermons this week, considers Jesus' invitation to follow him; the light of the world. When we follow the light of the world we are being led to the Father from whence we receive an identity, a purpose, and a mission. Like Jesus himself, we find our identity in relationship with the Father, are invited to know the Father more and more, and to join the Father i...
Following Jesus In John's Gospel | The Invitation | John 1:35-42
April 27, 2021 00:39 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAs Term 2 begins we launched a new series entitled "Following Jesus in John's Gospel" in which we want to listen to John's unique take on discipleship. In this first message we have a look at the first instance of "following" in the gospel - as two disciples of John the Baptist begin to follow Jesus. The first lessons we learn from John are that following Jesus is essentially about spending time with him and that our following is based on a continual invitation to follow him - from others, ...
On This Rock... | For The Whole World? | Mark 8:27-38
April 19, 2021 04:42 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday we continue our short little series entitled On This Rock, Personal Reflections on Foundational Texts. This title is taken from Matthew Chapter 7, where Jesus says that anyone who hears his words and listens to them is like a wise person who built their house on a rock. This week, newly appointed Associate Pastor Roxanne Lawler reflects on the significance of Jesus’s words in Mark Chapter 8. What does it profit someone to gain the whole world but to lose their soul? This question is m...
On This Rock... | The Art of Waiting | Genesis 17:19-21
April 12, 2021 00:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week we start a sermon series that will recur throughout the year entitled "On this rock.. - personal reflections on foundational texts". Each sermon will be on a text, biblical character, or theme that has been particularly foundational for the preacher. The title is taken from Matthew 7 where Jesus says that "Anyone who hears his words and listens to them is like a wise person who built their house on a rock." This week, newly appointed associate pastor, Matt Willis reflects on what h...
Regeneration | Easter Sunday | 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 & 12-19
April 06, 2021 05:25 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOur theme for Easter this year has been regeneration; inspired by the miraculous regeneration of the Australian bush after fires. This is the imagery that we are using to reflect on the hope we have in Jesus' resurrection. What areas of your life do you need Jesus' resurrection power? Bring them to him and allow the risen Lord to restore and renew them. Do you have one or two people in your life who can help you check your blind spots? These people are a gift to us to faithfully follow Jes...
Regeneration | Regeneration Service
March 30, 2021 22:48 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis special sermon podcast is from the first of our Easter Services. This Regeneration Service is an opportunity to reflect on the difficult year that was 2020 and what was lost but also celebrate what was gained during a tough year and giving that completely to God. Do you have one or two people in your life who can help you check your blind spots? These people are a gift to us to faithfully follow Jesus. Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Don't...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Laodicea: One Last Word | Revelation 3:14-21
March 21, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week we conclude our series in Revelation 2-3 that we've called "Seven Letters, Seven Lessons" in which we have been listening to the discipleship lesson that Jesus has for the churches. In this final letter to the community of faith at Laodicea we hear one last word and, like all last words, it contains a very important lesson. The outcome of our faithful public witness is to invite others to follow Jesus and, by doing so, to be transformed. This supernatural work requires supernatura...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Philadelphia: Jesus Loves Me | Revelation 3:7-13
March 15, 2021 03:36 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe are nearing the end of our series in Revelation 2-3 that we've called "Seven Letters, Seven Lessons" in which we are seeking to listen to the discipleship lesson that Jesus has for the churches. This week we turn to the church at Philadelphia, a church that was doing it tough but to whom Jesus has nothing but good to say. There is an open door that ushers us into the very presence of God who supplies all our needs. If you are, like the church at Philadelphia, finding following Jesus toug...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Sardis: Recognising the Times | Revelation 3:1-6
March 08, 2021 03:09 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAs we continue to listen to the discipleship lessons in the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 we are up to the church at Sardis who are encouraged to complete their "deeds" which Jesus declares are unfinished. The work of public witness is both important and urgent and is the work that we need to be finishing. In our urgency, however, let us not forget that we are doing the work of Jesus. Turn to him, ask for the eyes to see the opportunities to participate, the courage ...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Thyatira: No Other Burdens | Revelation 2:18-29
March 01, 2021 03:43 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week we continue our "discipleship" series entitled "Seven Letters, Seven Lessons" in which we are listening "to what the Spirit says to the churches" in Jesus' letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In this message we listen in on Jesus' words to the community of faith at Thyatira; a church that was being tempted to compromise and whom Jesus urges to great, more exclusive loyalty. Are you finding it difficult to serve two masters? Tie yourself to Jesus, feel his arm around ...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Pergamum: Check Your Blind Spots | Revelation 2:12-17
February 23, 2021 00:54 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week we continue our "discipleship" series entitled "Seven Letters, Seven Lessons" in which we are listening "to what the Spirit says to the churches" in Jesus' letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In this message we listen in on Jesus' words to the community of faith at Pergamum; a church that Jesus encourages for their faithfulness but to which he also reveals something concerning. Do you have one or two people in your life who can help you check your blind spots? These p...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Smyrna: Counting the Cost of Following Jesus | Revelation 2:8-11
February 15, 2021 02:03 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOur theme as a community of faith for 2021 is "Go... make disciples" and today we continue our first "discipleship" series entitled "Seven Letters, Seven Lessons" in which we will explore the discipleship lessons in the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In these letters, Jesus himself calls these seven churches to greater faithfulness. In this message we listen in on Jesus' words to the community of faith at Smyrna. Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in his wonderful ...
7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church in Ephesus: Remember Your First Love | Revelation 2:1-7
February 09, 2021 06:21 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOur theme as a community of faith for 2021 is Go...Make Disciples and today we start our first discipleship series entitled 7 letters 7 lessons, in which we'll be exploring the discipleship lessons in the seven letters to the seven churches, in Revelation chapter two and three. In these letters Jesus himself calls these seven churches to greater faithfulness. In this sermon we listen in as Jesus speaks to the believers at Ephesus commending some things and condemning something very critical....
Go...Make Disciples | An Irresistible Current | Matthew 28:16-20
February 01, 2021 01:46 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we launch our theme for 2021 - "Go... make disciples". We've been looking forward to sharing this message with you for quite a while now and hope that you are encouraged and inspired by it. Discipleship is the fundamental task of the church and one which allows all of us - doubters, deniers, and deserters - to step into the fullness of our humanity. We believe that we can do much more to develop a culture of discipleship as a community of faith; moving in the same direction - and ...
The Space Between | Peace In Change | Isaiah 49 8-21
January 26, 2021 23:22 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week we conclude our series we've called "The Space Between" in which we are thinking about how we journey through change. In this message I reflect on the difference going though change with God can be, reflecting on Isaiah 49:8-21. When we travel with God through change we can do so with a peace that passes understanding, with an ability to enjoy the journey, and with a sense of anticipation. I hope that whatever change you are facing this year you will face it with your hand in the ...
The Space Between | When the Oceans Rage | Mark 4:35-41
January 18, 2021 04:39 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this week's message, part of our series entitled The Space Between, wherewe explore The Space Between our desire for stability and our need for peace and the blueprint for peace that is found in Mark 4:35-41. Peace is rooted in the recognition of Jesus is unparalleled authority. It springs up as we place our faith in his compassion and care for us and bears fruit as our confidence in his mission deepens. This is the peace that passes all understanding. The peace that prevails in every si...
The Space Between | The End Game
January 11, 2021 02:14 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBHeading into 2021, today we want to reflect on a new perspective and an opportunity that we believe we have as a community of faith. So, who do you need to meet with and what do you need to do in order to continue to grow as a follower of Jesus? Because this ultimately is our end game as a community of faith and what do you think we need to do in order to more effectively create form and make disciples of all nations in the days and weeks in the months to come? Is there someone you know w...
The Space Between | Hope In The Lord
January 03, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBToday we begin a short series entitled "The Space Between" in which we will explore the new normal that God is inviting us into as a community of faith. We always face changes and the journey from the old normal to the new normal can be really unsettling. It is, however, a critical journey and we need courage to press on and to resist the temptation to retreat to the old, comfortable, normal. In this message I want to reflect on one of the fundamental invitations I believe we have been give...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 148
December 27, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWith Christmas in the rear vision mirror we wrap up our Songs of Hope series in Psalm 148 and its extraordinary call to praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Praise him with songs; giving voice to the voiceless praise of the created order. Praise him with our lives; aligning our lives with the purpose that our great and loving God has given to us. And that's the final podcast for 2020. If you've only just found us or count yourself a regular part of our digital community of faith I trust that ...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 96
December 24, 2020 23:30 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMerry Christmas! 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty and we face a strong temptation to seek control to re-establish our sense of certainty. The birth of Jesus, however, offers little in the way of certainty, but plenty in terms of hope. This is the focus of my reflection this Christmas. We pray that this Christmas you will choose to walk the path of hope rather than retreating to the fortress of certainty and that you find the courage and empathy to live in the flickering light of...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 89
December 22, 2020 02:57 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this week's message, we will be diving into Psalm 89, which reflects on the eternal promises of God to David's house and the tension of faith. The psalmist experiences as he tries to hold together these forever promises and the demise of the monarchy. While the precise nature of our tension may be different from that described in Psalm 89, we too face the discrepancy where faith and hope meet contrary experience, even though we celebrate the birth of Jesus and all that means for us, we ...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 126
December 14, 2020 23:02 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week associate Pastor Mark Coleman continues our Christmas Series Songs of Hope, and together we have a look at the invitation found in Psalm 126. God is in the business of restoration and each of us is invited to join him in that activity through active perspective altering remembrance of what he has already done. This is the basis of hope and joy at Christmas. Is there someone you know who really needs to hear this message? Why not share it with them and see what God does through it...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 85
December 07, 2020 09:17 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week we continue our Christmas series, Songs of Hope and have a look at the invitation for each of us found in Psalm 85. Will you make Psalm 85 your prayer this week? Thanking God for what he has done in the past, acknowledging our need for him to continue to work, listening for and reflecting upon what he has said and then looking for opportunities to participate as part of the advanced team preparing the way for the Lord. Is there someone you know who really needs to hear this mess...
Songs of Hope | Psalm 80
November 30, 2020 04:51 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week we begin a new series that will take us up to Christmas, entitled Songs of Hope, for the next few weeks will be returning to the Psalms and listening to the messages of hope that they contain. Today, our student Pastor, Brett Robinson kicks us off looking at Psalm 80. Hope begins in acknowledging why we need it in the first place. A lament might seem like a strange place to look for help, but as we bring our whole life to the Lord, knowing that he can restore, we place ourselves i...
Plan A | Showing Up | 2 Corinthians 4:1-12
November 23, 2020 03:08 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this week’s message, Roxane Lawler concludes our Plan A sermon series looking at the fifth principle: Showing up. This principle states that we must rely on God’s activity in the lives of those around us. Using Paul’s metaphor of jar of clay in 2 Corinthians 4 Roxane reminds us about our role and God’s role the transformation. In the work of evangelism, we are called to allow the power of God in us to refresh those around us and to be the light that others see. Our responsibility is to ...
Plan A | Rowing | 1 Peter 4:7-11
November 17, 2020 04:04 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this week’s message, Mark Coleman continues our Plan A sermon series looking at the fourth principle: Rowing. This principle states that we do not engage in God’s Plan A on our own but with others. Mark reflects on 1 Peter 4:7-11 and explores three aspects of Peter’s admonition to his readers and, through the Holy Spirit, to us: what we called to, why it’s important, and who we are to join with in our important call. Great partnerships are not just about two or more people doing things ...