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Deuteronomy 21:22-23. The Crime, the Curse, the Cross.

Deuteronomy 18:15-22. The Final Prophet of God.

Moses, though he was a great servant of God, knew he was not the final, greatest prophet. So, he spoke of another prophet who was to come, the one who would be the ultimate carrier of God's Word to mankind. Even he could not have imagined that God's fulfilment of this would be that His Son, the Word himself, would come to earth in human form in order to fully reveal God to us. Have you received the Word of God? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ, whom He sent? 

Philippians 1:12-27. Genuine Christianity.

We all know there is a vast difference between an authentic item versus an imitation. The apostle Paul in this passage reveals his own heart as an example of a person who has truly been changed by God through meeting Jesus Christ. Verse 21 is a great summary of this change - for Paul, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain". Jesus has now become more precious to him than anything else, even death is gain because he will then be closer to him. This is the very essence of authentic Christianit...

Philippians 1:12-27. Genuine Christianity.

We all know there is a vast difference between an authentic item versus an imitation. The apostle Paul in this passage reveals his own heart as an example of a person who has truly been changed by God through meeting Jesus Christ. Verse 21 is a great summary of this change - for Paul, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain". Jesus has now become more precious to him than anything else, even death is gain because he will then be closer to him. This is the very essence of authentic Christianit...

Deuteronomy 17:14-20. Who is Your King?

In this passage, God gives instructions on what kind of King the Israelites must have over them. It may seem removed from us, but actually every person will naturally submit to a 'King' - this is whatever we rely upon for our care, protection, and guidance. Who is your king? Is it yourself? Or money? Family or friends? Perhaps your health or career? The King that God himself has chosen is His own Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. He alone perfectly loves, guides, and protects all who trust in Him ...

Deuteronomy 17:14-20. Who is Your King?

In this passage, God gives instructions on what kind of King the Israelites must have over them. It may seem removed from us, but actually every person will naturally submit to a 'King' - this is whatever we rely upon for our care, protection, and guidance. Who is your king? Is it yourself? Or money? Family or friends? Perhaps your health or career? The King that God himself has chosen is His own Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. He alone perfectly loves, guides, and protects all who trust in Him ...

Deuteronomy 16:18-20. Justice and Only Justice.

In this short passage, God commands his people to appoint judges and officials who will follow justice instead of taking bribes. Why? It is because God himself is just and delights in justice. God will never take a bribe, but will give to each person what they deserve. When we honestly consider ourselves in light of God's perfection, we must admit we fall so short of being perfect. Here then is our greatest problem: God is just. I am sinful and deserve punishment. How then can I, as a sinner...

Deuteronomy 16:18-20. Justice and Only Justice.

In this short passage, God commands his people to appoint judges and officials who will follow justice instead of taking bribes. Why? It is because God himself is just and delights in justice. God will never take a bribe, but will give to each person what they deserve. When we honestly consider ourselves in light of God's perfection, we must admit we fall so short of being perfect. Here then is our greatest problem: God is just. I am sinful and deserve punishment. How then can I, as a sinner...

Deuteronomy 16:1-17. Remember All The Days Of Your Life.

Israel was strictly commanded to observe 3 festivals every year. Why was this so important for God's people? The reason is so that they would never forget their God-given identity. They used to be slaves in Egypt and were rescued by God's loving mercy. This reminder is so crucial for all of us today. What is your identity in God's eyes? What a most important question! Do you stand now adopted by God as one of his children, or are you remaining estranged from him as his enemy? May God help al...

Romans 1:16-17. The Gospel of God.

Pastor Rob Harrod from Grace Baptist Church in Christchurch takes us to the book of Romans to consider the 'gospel of God'. This divine message of good news is not only something we must understand and believe intellectually - it is something which we must receive so that we are permanently impacted and changed. Have you truly received the gospel of God? Is your life now changed by wonderful power of God's love and grace to sinners? May the Lord of mercy help everyone to be at in that blesse...

Romans 1:16-17. The Gospel of God.

Pastor Rob Harrod from Grace Baptist Church in Christchurch takes us to the book of Romans to consider the 'gospel of God'. This divine message of good news is not only something we must understand and believe intellectually - it is something which we must receive so that we are permanently impacted and changed. Have you truly received the gospel of God? Is your life now changed by wonderful power of God's love and grace to sinners? May the Lord of mercy help everyone to be at in that blesse...

Deuteronomy 15:1-18. The Lord's Release.

Deuteronomy 15 commands a total release of all debts and slaves every seventh year for the nation of Israel. What does this have to teach us about the heart of God? What connection does this have with the good news of Jesus?  Stephen Turner explains that God has always been in the business of giving liberty to those in slavery. The Lord Jesus Christ came to deal with the greatest slavery humanity is under: that of sin and death. Have you be set free from sin and death by Christ?  *Our apolog...

Deuteronomy 14:1-2. God's Precious Possession.

God declares through Moses in this passage that the Israelite nation are his children, a holy people, his own treasured possession. What amazing terms to describe them! This is how the bible describes every believer in Christ. How then should they live in this world as children of God? How are we to think about these blessings even though believers still sin so often? May God speak to you through this passage. 

Deuteronomy 12:1-12. The Only Way of True Worship.

Mankind was made by God to worship Him and be in relationship to Him. Yet we must listen closely to God himself declaring through Moses in this passage that humanity is not to "do according to whatever is right in his own eyes" (v8), but to only worship Him in obedience to what He commands (v11). So how can our worship to God be acceptable before Him? This question is of eternal significance, for no one will enter heaven and yet not be a true worshipper of God. Are you absolutely certain tha...

Deuteronomy 13. The Highest Priority in Your Life.

So many things call for our attention throughout our daily lives, but what does God say is of the highest importance? Of more importance than even our families? Listen to this message where Deuteronomy 13 shows us clearly that we must put faith and obedience in God's revealed Word as the highest priority of our lives. Are you doing so right now? Is your life lived under the authority of God's Word? Make this your highest priority, because "what does it profit a man to gain the whole world an...

Deuteronomy 13. The Highest Priority in Your Life.

So many things call for our attention throughout our daily lives, but what does God say is of the highest importance? Of more importance than even our families? Listen to this message where Deuteronomy 13 shows us clearly that we must put faith and obedience in God's revealed Word as the highest priority of our lives. Are you doing so right now? Is your life lived under the authority of God's Word? Make this your highest priority, because "what does it profit a man to gain the whole world an...

Deuteronomy 11:1-18. Consider the Works of God.

Deuteronomy 11:1-18. Consider the Works of God.

Deuteronomy 10:12 - 11:1. What does God require?

What does God require? On what basis can he require them of human beings? And how can you as a human being come to meet that requirement and so deserve God's blessing? Hanli speaks on these questions in this passage and shows how Deuteronomy is pointing us to the same thing that the Lord Jesus taught: "You must be born again" (John 3:7). Is this true of you? Make certain of it! 

Deuteronomy 9:13-29

Who is God? What is he like? This topic is the most relevant question for human beings because every one of us will one day be face to face with him in judgment. This passage shows clearly without any doubt that God is infinitely holy and righteous. Therefore, every sin provokes him to anger. Do you realise this about God and about yourself?  But if this is true, how then can God be said to bless and accept those who trust in Jesus? What is it about Christ that gives unshakable hope and conf...

Deuteronomy 8:1-6

Deuteronomy 8 teaches us that God not only graciously gives bread to continue our physical life, but he revealed his Word so that we might have eternal life. Have you eaten of this bread of life, the Word of God? 

Deuteronomy 9:1-8

How are human beings to obtain the indescribably high blessing of eternal life with God Almighty? There can only be one answer: If God is pleased to save us to himself. Yet the question continues, why should God do this for anyone? Listen to this passage where God makes absolutely clear that the reason is not or can not be, our own righteousness, but purely because of his own faithfulness to his precious promises of grace. Are you certain you stand in the grace of God right now?

Deuteronomy 7:1-11

Why did God choose to save Israel of the Old Testament? Why does God now in our day choose to save anybody? God's word reveals the answer to these questions here in this passage. In this message, Dwayne explains God's truth and shows how relevant and applicable it is for every one of us today. 

Deuteronomy 6:10-15

What kind of gift is the good news of Jesus? What does this reveal about God the gift-giver? We see that the "promised land of old" had everything already there for the Israelites, cities, homes, cisterns, vineyards, olive orchards... all there for them to possess and enjoy. This is God showing us that the ultimate "promise land" - Jesus Christ and the eternal rest he gives - is a perfect and complete gift. The moment someone believes in Christ, they possess the fullness of God's blessing! D...

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Standing in 'covenant relationship' with God is the highest blessing a human being can possess. Yet this passage reveals that relationship can only be possible if the One, True God is loved and adored with the person's whole being. Surely it is clear that this is impossible for sinful mankind! So what hope is there? How can anyone come to know God? The answer is found only through faith in Jesus Christ, the righteous one. May God bring you to know him! 

Deuteronomy 5:22-33

That God has spoken to humanity ought to strike us with awe! A response of fear, reverence and obedience is the right attitude to the message of God Himself. Yet we know so many do not treat God or His Word in this way. Why is this? What is the ultimate difference between them and those who do believe?  

Deuteronomy 5:1-21

Dwayne speaks on the Ten Commandments give in Deuteronomy 5. He deals with important questions such as: How are we to understand God's law? Are they related to God and His holy character at all? What does it mean for us if we are breakers of that law? Has there ever been a person who was a perfect lawkeeper? May the Lord bless you through this message. 

Deuteronomy 4:15-40

In this message, Pastor Steve shows how this passage in Deuteronomy 4 show us the unique majesty of the LORD God. He alone is the one who we must worship and love with all of our being. It is such a great insult to reject Him and fashion 'gods' of our own making - what the bible calls idols. Are you now worshipping the true and living God? 

Deuteronomy 4:1-10

Is there any point to being a Christian? What privilege do we receive by being part of God's people? Deuteronomy 4:7 tells us that God's people have something no other people have: that "the LORD our God is near to us, whenever we call upon him". What a breathtaking statement! Can it really be true despite the fact that God is perfectly Holy and we are sinful human beings? We pray God would bless this message to draw you near to him in your heart. 

Acts 1:1-11

For West Church's second anniversary, Hanli spoke on Acts 1:11 which tells clearly of the Lord Jesus Christ's return to this world. On that great and final day when Jesus returns in power and glory, the living and the dead will be held accountable by Him. Will you be able to stand before Jesus Christ on that great day of judgment? The only way of being right with God is to repent and believe the good news of the Lord Jesus. We pray God will help you to receive Christ and thus have this peace...

Deuteronomy 3:23-29

Dwayne shows how all of God's word points us towards the great and ultimate mediator between God and man, the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no question that Moses was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament. Yet even great Moses was sinful and himself in need of a superior mediator before the perfect and holy God!  This passage in Deuteronomy shows so clearly that Jesus Christ is that perfect mediator who alone can save sinful mankind to God. There is no other mediator between God and man. H...

Deuteronomy 2:16-25

Hanli speaks on God's holy character as seen in His divine judgment upon the Amorites, lead by King Sihon. This passage shows us that God is the righteous Judge of all the earth, who has the sovereign right to bring judgment upon humanity because of our sinful rebellion against Him.  Yet amazingly, the Scriptures also teaches us that God in Jesus Christ was judged in the place of sinful men on the cross. Only in the cross can the greatest question be properly answered: 'How can God accept si...

Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Hanli speaks on the difference between 'Unbelief' and 'Faith' towards God and His promises. Knowing all the ways these two opposing heart attitudes manifest themselves is so important to help us diagnose where our hearts are at. Are you now trusting God's word in faith? Or are you living and persisting in unbelief? May God grant us all to have a true and saving faith in Him! 

Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Pastor Hanli begins the journey through Deuteronomy by looking at the foundation of Israel's claim upon the promised land they are entering. Verse 8 of this chapter reveals that it is only because "the LORD swore" to give it to them as descendants of Abraham. Why did God promise a land for the people of Israel? What does this promised land represent spiritually in light of the New Testament? How does all of this apply to us as people in the 21st century? May the Lord speak to you through thi...

Lord's Supper - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Steve speaks briefly on the significance and meaning of the Lord's supper from the classic passage in 1 Corinthians 11. May this teach and encourage you as you think about the Lord's table. West Church has Communion on the first Sunday of each month, so join us then! 

Numbers 23:15-26

Hanli explains from this passage God's ever-true and unchangeable nature as displayed in His dealings with the Moabite king Balak. God will never change His purposes, what He commands, will be. God has declared that all of His chosen people will be blessed, leaving us the conclusion that His enemies will be cursed for their rebellion against Him.  Thus, the greatest questions one can ask are: "Am I part of God's blessed people? Or am I God's enemy?". God's word teaches that all humanity are ...

Numbers 21:4-9

Pastor Hanli takes us through an often-unheard-of event during Israel's wanderings in the wilderness. The people ungratefully complained against the LORD and against Moses. For this sin, God sent fiery snakes amongst them which killed many Israelites. Despite Israel's guilt, God mercifully provides a way to be saved from the deadly poison. Moses was to make a bronze serpent and set it on a pole in the middle of the camp. All who were bitten were commanded to look at the serpent and live. Thu...

Colossians 1:21-23

Dwayne speaks on the great blessing and wonder of sinners being given reconciliation with God. In order for us to fully understand and appreciate the beauty of reconciliation, we must first understand that we are alienated from God because of our sins. This passage in Colossians clearly tells us that it is only through the cross of Jesus Christ that the alienation between the Holy God and sinful men can be taken away.  Have you ever felt the terrible reality of being alienated from God? Have...

Leviticus 9:22 - 10:3

This passage in Leviticus tells of the drastic difference between Aaron the High Priest, and his two eldest sons, Nadab and Abihu. Aaron's sacrifices were accepted by God whereas his two sons who kindle an 'unauthorised fire' that was not commanded by God, were immediately consumed by fire sent from God. This event shows forth clearly an often forgotten truth of who God is: that He is totally holy, and infinitely glorious. Yet in the Scriptures, God's holiness is lifted up as one of his most...

Exodus 40:34-38

It is written that after Moses had finished constructing the tent of meeting according to God's words, the tabernacle where God and his people were to meet was filled with the glory of the Lord. It is the greatest and most unspeakable privilege for any person to come into the presence of God Almighty, infinite in his glory and majesty. This is what the tabernacle was representing, that God provided a way for a sinful and unworthy humanity to come into his presence.  Yet the bible is clear t...

Exodus 12:29-51

Hanli reflects on the second half of the Passover night in the story of the Exodus from Egypt. God shows that his will for his rescued people is that they "go, and serve the LORD". This is the same call to all of God's people today, all who have been rescued through faith in the blood of Jesus.  All believers must go and leave Egypt, their former life of sin. They are to joyfully obey the Lord as the master of their lives, serving him wholeheartedly. And they must do all of this because they...

Exodus 12:21-32

Pastor Hanli speaks on God's deliverance of Israel out of slavery through the momentous occasion of the passover. Through the passover, we see that God promises salvation to every Israelite who obeys his commands; sacrificing the passover lamb and putting the blood upon their doorposts. Only those who believe and obey these commands are saved from the destroyer. 1 Corinthians 5:7 tells us directly that Jesus Christ alone is the ultimate passover lamb. Only his blood will cover his people and...

Exodus 12:21-32

Pastor Hanli speaks on God's deliverance of Israel out of slavery through the momentous occasion of the passover. Through the passover, we see that God promises salvation to every Israelite who obeys his commands; sacrificing the passover lamb and putting the blood upon their doorposts. Only those who believe and obey these commands are saved from the destroyer. 1 Corinthians 5:7 tells us directly that Jesus Christ alone is the ultimate passover lamb. Only his blood will cover his people and...

John 21:14-25

As we close our time together in the gospel of John, we read of the final conversation recorded of Jesus with Peter and John. In these words, we see the resurrected Lord's emphasis on his disciples following him faithfully for the rest of their lives. Perhaps this is a surprise as we consider the fact that He has been raised from death and is now seated at the throne of glory on high! How are we then to follow Him there?  Hanli reflects on the risen Lord's call to all of us to follow Him by...

Good Friday Service 2020 - Isaiah 53:4-5

Stephen Turner reflects on Good Friday from Isaiah 53:4-5

Good Friday Service 2020 - 2 Corinthians 8:9

Hanli Liu considers Good Friday from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Good Friday Service 2020 - Romans 3:26

Dwayne reflects on Good Friday from Romans 3:26. 

John 21:1-14

Pastor Hanli considers how Jesus reveals himself to the disciples in this passage. The Lord reveals himself to be the all-sufficient, caring, and servant-hearted Lord who takes care of his disciples. What glorious encouragement to the church!  Yet we also see that to have a mere intellectual understanding of this should not be sufficient for us, we must long for that intimate and personal revelation of him in our hearts. Verse 1 of this passage clearly shows that it is Jesus who chooses how,...

John 20:24-31

Hanli speaks on Jesus' appearing to the disciple Thomas, who did not believe until he saw the risen Lord for himself. This seems to be such a special privilege that we could never share, yet the Lord says in v29 that "those who have not seen and yet believe" are blessed, the same as the original disciples. What is this perfect blessedness? Thomas exemplifies it perfectly in v28: Jesus becomes our personal "Lord and God". Everyone who believes on Jesus Christ are blessed because they receive ...

John 20:19-23

Hanli Liu explains through this passage recording Jesus' resurrection appearance to the disciples. The disciples were afraid for their lives, locked up in a room - yet with the arrival of Jesus' resurrected presence, they received peace and were glad. This shows us that Jesus himself must be our peace and gladness, not our circumstances or any other thing. What a relevant call for each person in today's fear and anxiety! Do you know of that peace of God which surpasses all understanding? It ...