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Weekly messages from Manifold Heights Baptist Church, in Geelong.

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God's Covenant with Noah

April 05, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

How can we look at God's covenant with Noah at the minute in the midst of all the COVID-19 restrictions.

Holding onto God

September 24, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

How can we avoid the falling away in our faith and develop perserverance in our faith. Psalm 73 (CSB) God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. 3 For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have an easy time until they die,  and their bodies are well fed.  5 They are not in trouble like others; they are not afflicted like most people. 6 Therefore, pride is their necklace, and violence ...

Petitionary Prayer

September 10, 2019 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

This week, we look at who we should bring our concerns and desires to God in prayer. This is something that God wants us to do and he delights in granting our prayers. We also spend sometime exploring unanswered prayer. Matthew 7:7–12 (CSB) “Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Who among you, if his son asks him fo...

The Good Fight: 1 Timothy 6

June 23, 2019 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through 1 Timothy 6:11-16. We see that; There is a fight going on around us We are called to Fight God will win Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Call of Wisdom

June 18, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Proverbs 8. We see that; God calls to us to come to him for Wisdom Creation shows God's wisdom There is Joy in Wisdom Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Joy Always: Psalm 126

May 27, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Psalm 126. This Psalm is a beautiful Psalm, which is really instructive to us about the topic of joy. We see that; Joy should be remembered We should petition God for Joy There will be Joy in the future Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Joy? How?

May 19, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

 Looking today at Philippians 4:4–7. Is Joy is one of those things that you either feel or you don’t? How can we rejoice when; Life is hard?  When things aren’t going how we want/expect them to go? When we are dealing with struggle? Or how as a church can we always find a reason to rejoice, patricularly when things aren't going as smoothly as we would hope? When there is conflict? When people come and go. We tackle this question by walking through this passage this morning. Website ...

Easter Sunday 2019: No favourites with God

April 23, 2019 02:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

On this Easter Sunday, we reflect upon how God doesn't play favourites; In Jesus death & resurrection we see that God makes a way for all people to come to him.  Acts 10:34-43 Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Confess & Repent

April 01, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Psalm 32. We see that; Sin is horrible Confession unlocks forgiveness & freedom So don't hesitate, repent! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Listen & Receive

March 23, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Isaiah 55. We see how God desires for us to respond by accepting his gift of salvation, available to us because of the amazing thing his servant Jesus has done. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Jesus Wilderness Temptation

March 19, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Jesus wilderness temptation from Luke 4:1-13. Pastor Jared helps us understand the background of what is taking place and what echoes we hear from the Old Testament. We see how Jesus dealt with temptation, by looking at three different temptations described by Luke, and then we will reflect upon how we might implement these in our lives. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

Boldness through Hope

March 06, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

Looking at 2 Corinthians 3:1-12, we look at how hope enables us to be bold in our witness to others. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

The Purposes of God

February 25, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Looking at Genesis 45, recapping the story of Joseph and seeing the way that God has been at work through the whole story.  We see through Jared's message that; God’s purpose is sovereign God’s purpose can create a real newness God’s purpose is utterly gracious God’s purpose is hidden and mysterious No matter where you find yourself in the story of God’s narrative, know that it is a long way from finished! http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manob...

The Empathy of Christ

February 11, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MB

Looking at Hebrews 2:14-18, and looking at how Jesus can help us. This passage from Hebrews is the reason for so much hope and joy, because of what it confirms to us about who Jesus is. We see that Jesus is able to help us in every situation. We see through Jared's message that this is so because; Jesus was & is human; Jesus defeated death; Because of this, he is uniquely positioned to help us. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://...

God's Tender Mercy

December 09, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

In today's message from Luke 1:68-79, we see that; God has not forgotten his people God is sending John to prepare a way God is doing this because of his Mercy http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Toughest Questions: Women

November 20, 2018 23:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Why does the Bible seem so anti-women? Why have all sorts of regulations regarding women's bodily functions? We dig deep on what the Bible and God really think about women. Leviticus 15:19-33.   If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to [email protected]. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Toughest Questions: Prayer

November 11, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Does God really answer prayer? Why does it take so long to answer prayer? Mark 11:22-25   If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to [email protected]. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Toughest Questions: The Bible

November 07, 2018 22:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

 How can we really believe in the bible and trust its claims? How reliable is it? We explore this topic this week in our toughest questions series.    2 Timothy 3:14-16.   If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to [email protected]. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Toughest Questions: Suffering

October 21, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

We kick off our new series on Tough Questions, with the most asked question from our survey; "Why does God allow suffering?" We use John 11:17-37 as our primary text for this mornings message. If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to [email protected]. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Shaped by Grace: Romans 16

October 14, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.5 MB

We conclude our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 16 we look at what a church and a person who is shaped by grace will look like. It will shape hard work for the gospel, It will create self-less leaders, It will lead to God's glory alone. Romans 16 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Love & Conscience: Romans 14

October 12, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 14 look at how Christians should handle disagreements around fringe convictions. What if my sincerely held conviction causes another believer to struggle? Why should I sacrifice my freedom or rights because someone else doesn't see things the way I do? We explore these ideas by looking at two principles: The principle of conscience, The principle of Love. Romans 14. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.c...

John 15

September 30, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Sermon from Narelle Hunter. Looking at John 15:1-5. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Hearing God's voice in a Noisy World

September 23, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

Sermon from Stephen Wright from Moolap and Barrabool Hills Baptist. Looking at John 16:7-9. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 13: Right, time & possible to Love

August 18, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 13:8-14 we see how we are to love others. This is the proper repsonse to what God has done for us. It is right to love, It is time to love, It is possible to love. Romans 13:8-14. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 12: Conforming to Christ

August 15, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 12:1-8; how can we give our whole lives and bodies sacrifically to God & how does he transform our lives? Romans 12:1-8 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 11: Hope for all

August 05, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 11:11-24, the question Paul wants his readers to wrestle with is how should Christians view their own slavation in light of many Jew's regection of Jesus? Romans 11:11-24 How should we think relate to those who seemly have hardened their hearts? WHat should our attitube be towards those who are outside of relationship with God? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/...

Testimonies from Multicultural Sunday

July 31, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Something different in our feed, but here are some testimonies from our Multicultural Sunday service. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 10

July 29, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 10. We look at what it means to have beautiful feet. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Who's In?

July 24, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MB

Our message from Multicultral Sunday. We look at how we can all come to God regardless of our background, through faith in Jesus. Matthew 8:5-13. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 8: Why do we suffer?

July 15, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 8:18-30 we ask the question why do we suffer as Christians? Shouldn't life be free from troubles once we say yes to God? Romans 8:18-30. When we experience suffering, does this mean we have stepped outside of God's will for us? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 7: What about the law?

July 08, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 7:1-13 what is the purpose of the law? How should we look at the Old Testament & the torah specifically? Romans 7:1-13 Is the Old Testament irrelevant now we live under grace? If creating this new humanity was always God’s intention, what then was the point of God giving Israel the law? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 6: Dead to sin, alive for Christ

July 01, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 6:1-14 we look at the question of does the grace of God encourage us to sin? If we are forgiven by God, don't we have a get out of jail free card? Why not just keep on sinning? Romans 6:1-14 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 5: Death vs Life

June 23, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 5:12-21 we look at the difference between being born of Adam, and being born again in Christ Romans 5:12-21 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 4: Grace Alone

June 16, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MB

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 4 we see how God establishes his promises with people not on the basis of anything that they have done, but rather on the basis of who he is. Romans 4 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 3: Righteousness made Known Available

June 12, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

God's righteousness has been made known and available in Jesus, but is only accessible through faith. We see how good is fair in his forgiveness of sinners because he has punished their sin in Jesus death. Romans 3:21-26 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 2: Don't Judge, Just Repent

June 04, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

Judging others is something that is really easy for us to do. It's something that Paul warned the church in Rome against as well. We see in this weeks sermon in our series on Roman, how it was Paul's intention to push the Church in Rome towards repentance, not judgement of those out in the world. Romans 2:1-16 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Romans 1: The Power of The Gospel

May 27, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

Kicking off a new series this morning on the book of Romans. We have a look at the background to the letter and the context surrounding the church in Rome at the time. Paul is amazed at the power of the gospel, by the mere fact that there are Christians in Rome! Romans 1:8-17 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Celebration

May 20, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 15.6 MB

We conclude this week our series on Spiritual Disciplines looking at what role Celebration & Joy should play in our lives as disciples. We see how Joy will be the result of disciplines at work in our lives and explore the role that obedience to God plays in our experience of joy. Philipians 4:4-9 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Worship

May 06, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 14.8 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Worship should play in our lives as disciples. We see how when we treasure & value God above all things, worship both with our words and our actions flow from our heart. Hebrews 13:15-16 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession

April 29, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Confession should play in our lives as disciples. Psalm 51 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Service

April 22, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Service should play in our lives as disciples. How do we become a servant of all?How do we really desire to be last in a world that values being first? Mark 9:30-35 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Submission

April 15, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Submission should play in our lives as disciples. We see how often misunderstood and abused discipline can actually create a heart of obedience within us that is fertile soil for God to transform our lives James 4:1-10 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Solitude

April 08, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Solitude should play in our lives as disciples. We look at the role that seeking solitude to be with God played in Jesus life, then look at how we implement it into our own lives. Luke 4:38-44 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Easter Sunday: He is risen!

April 01, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Easter Sunday message. He has risen! We look at the story of the resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10, and then look at the implications for our lives , drawing on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Simplicity

March 25, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Simplicity should play in our lives as disciples. We see how when we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, everything falls into place in the rest of our lives. Matthew 6:25-34 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Study

March 18, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

This week Pastor Jared resumes our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role study should play in our lives as disciples listening, discerning & responding. We see how God uses study and particularly the study of scriptures to transform us. Romans 12:1-5 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

God’s Call to Bless the Poor

March 05, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

This week Mark Purser from Baptist World Aid came to share with us about God's call for us to bless the poor. Using the example of Nehemiah, we see how God want's us to engage with the poor by listening, discerning & responding. Nehemiah 5:1-13 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Discipline: Fasting

February 25, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

This week in our sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines we look at what role Fasting plays in our lives as disciples of Jesus. Matthew 6:16-18 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Meditation

February 11, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

This week in our sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines we look at what role Meditation plays in our lives as disciples of Jesus. Psalm 119:97-103 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Spiritual Disciplines: Jesus Easy Yoke

February 04, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

We kick off our series on Spiritual Disciplines by looking at what Jesus had to say about the burden that he has to offer us, that it is light and easy. Is the burden that Jesus offer us really light? We desire it to be so, but often it doesn't feel like it. Pastor Jared looks at the secret of Jesus easy yoke, and how we can experience this in our lives. Matthew 11:25-30 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

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