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In this final sermon in our series in the Book of Revelation, Tim answers the question of ‘how does the Christian story end?’ Looking at Revelation 7 we are told the Lamb Wins! In spite of human history and every other power and principality that sets itself up against Jesus, the lamb of God who takesContinue reading “Revelation 7 Sermon – The Lamb Wins!”

In this excellent sermon from Joey Mawson, he brings to life Jesus’ words to the church in Sardis and the challenge to “Wake Up!” (click play and wait for audio to start)

As we get a Revelation of who Jesus is, even under extreme pressure, we are called to faithfulness, even to the point of death. This is the story of the early church, including the first Bishop of Smyrna – Polycarp. It is also the inspiring story of German Pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer who as a thornContinue reading “Revelation 2 Sermon – Smyrna, Faithfulness and the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer”

It’s been interesting watching the latest skirmish in Australia’s own version of the culture wars. In the latest chapter, Australia’s number one rugby union player, and evangelical Christian, Israel Folau has found himself on the wrong side of the new intolerant tolerance brigade. While the way he went about calling out a particular sexual sinContinue reading “Israel Folau, Sin and the New Intolerant Tolerance”

So God has called you to a free life… do you believe that?  The Bible is full of stories and metaphors and explanations of what Jesus has done that speak of being set free. Jesus himself said the Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many. In Hebrews it says he has diedContinue reading “How we are Transformed from Selfishness to Love”

What is the best prayer that you can pray today… and tomorrow… and the day after that? It probably relates to the thing that causes us the most mental stress – other people! We are relational beings and so much of what ends up consuming our thought life (and knocking on to the rest ofContinue reading “The best prayer you can pray today… and tomorrow… and the day after that…”

Join us this Christmas at Manly Life Church as we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. We are a church full of life, love and peace! You and your whole family will have a great time with us this Christmas! There will be carols, readings, a kids play and a great message ofContinue reading “Christmas at Manly Life Church”

Last week I wrote about the 4 signs that your marriage needs help. Well, it is time to go on the positive and talk about how to build a strong relationship. Marriage is such a gift from God, and is worth investing in on a daily level. Victoria and I are working our way through theseContinue reading “Building a Strong Marriage House”

If you ask a lot of people what does it mean to be a Christian, they may say ‘being good’ or ‘going to church’, or even ‘being a hypocrite’. The true essence of Christian faith though is very different. In this sermon from Romans 3:21-26, Pastor Tim explains that to be a Christian is to receiveContinue reading “What is the Christian Faith?”

I had a great conversation this week with Allan Mathews from church and a friend who is about to get married. Allan is a trained counsellor and all round wise guy! We ended up speaking about the things that put great strain on a marriage, and the things that lead to a healthy, loving marriage.Continue reading “4 signs your marriage will break up in 5 years”