Ps Adam relates on the history of sinning and repentance of the Hebrews. During the worst period, they were captured and taken to Babylon. While there, 3 young Hebrew men stood up against an evil king, no matter what. God rescued them. Yes, Ps Adam clearly explains that this IS our story today.
Ps Joey suggests that it is likely that we have all had some hard or sad times. She tells the story of the Shunammite woman who desperately wanted a son. God granted her desire ..... but not too long later, her son died! Can we all relate to that? But it's not yet over! Be encouraged to persevere by Joey's pathway to continue.
Ps Adam tells us that, whatever else is in the Bible, it's directed to ..... US! He reads a story of King David who located a man and and Invited Him To His Table. Who was that man? What's that got to do with us? Plenty! Ps Adam has all the answers from the Bible. This a very exciting message. Look for yourself in it.
Ps Adam remarks on the digital age introduced in the 1990s. It led to new ways of communication and to the internet and social media. He poses how Jesus might react if He were here now. Not the way we all do! Ps Adam describes the Biblical aspects of us giving him a Like & following Him. He then elaborates with 3 points to show us how we can best do that.
We are halfway through the year. How did we go? All good? Trials and tribulations? Horror story? Ps Joey reads the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. There were some leftovers. No matter how our half-year went, there are some leftovers that we can collect and use. Ps Joey shows how we can deal with the future in a most encouraging manner.
Ps Adam reads about some martyrs in this modern age, as well as those in the Bible. Horrific stories, but they didn't give up, trusting God always. He warns us that we may each find a time when we need to fight. He describes how we can be prepared by elaborating using 3 points.
Ps Adam reminds us that we are a Pentecostal church. He explains the Biblical origins of that. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the receiving of His Gifts that occurred back then are still available to us today. He then outlines some of the typical questions observers ask when they see the outcomes of those Gifts.
Ps Ashley opens with some fascinating stories of how he came to be a Christian, including ministering in 108 countries across the whole world and including Bundaberg. He then describes what it means to be Quickened By The Holy Spirit and how we all need that. He describes Why that needs to occur and How it can be brought about. We all need this!
Ps Jonno uses the friendship story of David and Jonathan to describe their great commitment to one another. He cleverly creates an acronym of BFF to describe 3 important aspects that help us form and grow binding friendships.
Ps Adam reminds us that there were certainly many Strange things Jesus did while He was here: riding on a donkey, washing His disciples' feet, saying that the greatest must be a servant ..... He then discusses how us Christians should also be Strange today.