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Christianity Explored || Episode 5 || The Decision
Episode 5 of Christianity Explored.
Having head knowledge about Jesus’ life, death and resurrection isn’t enough. Belief in Jesus, and acknowledging the need for grace because of our failures requires us to accept in our hearts, and voice that we need …
Giver of Gifts || The Holy Spirit || 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Healing, faith, prophesy, tongues – the list goes on. These are all names of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit, but what do they mean, and why are they given to us? In this new series, we’ll take a closer look at the Holy Spirit and its role i…
Who Would Jesus Vote For?
Australia Votes 2019.
On the eve of the federal election, we’re taking another look at Kirk’s talk just before the 2016 election, asking “who would Jesus vote for?”. While we won’t tell you how to vote, we’ll look at how we can approach the election in…
Christianity Explored || Episode 4 || The Response
Episode 4 of Christianity Explored.
This week, Andy and Tim shift from looking just at the historical account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in the book of Mark, and begin looking at what that means for us today.
Send us your questions b…
Come and See || Rod and Di
Like last week, this week’s Come and See episode features an interview with Rod and Di, two regular members of the church congregation, as they sit down to discuss their journey as Christians. Led by Julie, this special Come and See service aims to foc…
Christianity Explored || Episode 3 || The Resurrection
Episode 3 of Christianity Explored.
This week, Andy and Tim continue looking through the biography of Jesus, written by Mark (the book of Mark in the bible). We investigate the claim that Jesus is not dead, but rose from the grave 3 days after his brut…
Come and See || Anna and Lachie
This week, Anna and Lachie, two regular members of the church congregation, sit down to discuss their journey as Christians. Facilitated by Kirk, this special Come and See service aims to focus on what it looks like to have a relationship with Jesus in…
Christianity Explored || Episode 2 || The Cross
Episode 2 of Christianity Explored.
This week, Andy and Tim continue looking through the biography of Jesus, written by Mark (the book of Mark in the bible). We focus on the cross, and why it’s become such a central part of Christianity today.
Translating the Bible || David Blackman || Acts 11:19-26
The importance of those who encourage in the church is often understated. However, whether it’s mentoring new leaders or encouraging those exploring the Christian faith, these ‘encouragers’ are vital to the growth of the church.
This week’s episode fea…
You Are Invited || Easter Sunday 2019 || Romans 8:31-39
Jesus is risen!
Every reason we might deem ourselves unworthy of Jesus’ love was taken to the cross on Good Friday, but now that Jesus is risen, we too can be invited to life in abundance. We have all been invited to a banquet and all we need to do is …
Joyful Friday || Good Friday 2019 || Hebrews 12:1-3
Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? And how should we respond to the fullness of life that Jesus offers by sacrificing himself on the cross?
As Tim brings us the message he explores this very question: Could we even call it Joyful Friday? After all,…
Christianity Explored || Episode 1 || Jesus’ Authority
This podcast exclusive mini-series encourages you to explore the person of Jesus, by looking through his biography, written by his follower Mark, as an eye witness to the life and teachings of Jesus. Andy and Tim explore the beginning of the book of Ma…
Jesus: King || Biblical Storytelling
In this episode, we hear another story. Together, we’ll use the Biblical Storytelling method of bible study, and ask these questions while listening to the story:
1. What do you like about this story?2. What questions might people have?3. What do we le…
Jesus Anointed || Biblical Storytelling
In this episode, Julie tells us a story. Together, we’ll use the Biblical Storytelling method of bible study, and ask these questions while listening to the story:
1. What do you like about this story?2. What questions might people have?3. What do we l…
I am a Groaning Person || Who Am I? || Romans 8:18-30
Over the past eight weeks we have looked at different aspects of our identity as followers of Jesus. But despite our new identity in Christ, not everything has been resolved. We still groan as we experience the effect sin has on both ourselves and th…
I am a Man or a Woman || Who Am I? || Acts 8:26-39
The topic of gender can be both a complicated and sensitive subject. After all, it forms a key part of many people’s identity. This week, Tim is back to tackle some difficult questions. What does the bible have to say about gender and how is it still r…
I am a Child of God || Who Am I? || Galatians 3:26-4:7
We all lean on something. Whether it’s a job or a relationship, a hobby or even our own moral compass. These things are often great influences on our lives but how can we truly lean away from these things and begin to fully trust God, even in the hard …
I am in Christ || Who Am I? || Romans 8:1-17
Through this series, we’ve seen how we as humans are made in God’s image, how we’re whole people with thoughts, emotions and a conscience, but also how there is a brokenness about humanity, and regardless of our race, nationality, age and gender, we ar…
I am a Free Person || Who Am I? || John 8:31-36
I’ve got to break free, I’ve got to break free! – Queen, I Want To Break Free
‘Cause I need freedom now and I need to know how, to live my life as it’s meant to be – Mumford and Sons, The Cave
So what is freedom? What does it mean to break free? Is fre…
I am a Fallen Person || Who Am I? || Genesis 3
Are humans basically good, or basically bad? In the opening chapters of the bible, we see God create humanity, and proclaim them to be “very good”, and yet just two chapters later, we see Adam and Eve fall into temptation and eat from the tree of the k…
I am a Whole Person || Who Am I? || Psalm 84
There is more to a person than just the physical impulses. Science would say that you and your personality, your memories, your decisions, are nothing more than electrical signals in your brain, reacting with nerve cells and molecules. The bible though…
I am Made in God’s Image || Who Am I? || Genesis 1:26-31
What sets humanity apart from the animals? God made humans and animals; he gave them life. But humanity is importantly said to be made in the image of God. What does that mean? Can we find the image of God in the differences between humans and animals?…
I am a Created Person || Who Am I? || Genesis 2:4-7
This week begins a new series, running through the next 10 weeks, asking the questions “Who Am I?”. Throughout this series, we’ll be looking at passages from the entire story of the Bible, beginning this week with creation in Genesis.
Fundamentally, wh…
Summer Stories || Biblical Storytelling
Throughout January, the talks at St John’s have taken a different format to usual, meaning they haven’t been appropriate for the format of a podcast. In this episode, Andy and Tim chat about what the teaching has been in January, and will catch you up …
Why We Need Christmas || We Need Mercy || Malachi 3:16-4:6
The end of the prophecy of Malachi is downright brutal. The end of the final sentence: “..or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.” Wowsers.
Fortunately for us; we can turn the page into the New Testament, and see the next part …