When you grow up what do you want to be? Maybe a prophet is not high on your list! It can be a tough life… Jesus said that the same prophets who you build tombs for were the guys your ancestors killed. He is saying it is not easy to be a prophet in yourContinue reading “Be a Prophet?”
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Exciting News: Wellspring Church joining Manly Life
We are thrilled to announce that Wellspring Church in Manly is joining the Manly Life Church community from this Sunday on. Wellspring is a dynamic community of Christians that have met together as a church for over 4 years. Recently their Pastors Ennio and Anna Marone decided it was time to hand on pastoral responsibility.Continue reading “Exciting News: Wellspring Church joining Manly Life”
John Wimber: Justice Goes Hand in Hand with Revival and Renewal
Some great thoughts here on the connection between revival and compassion.
Make Disciples and Stop Counting Heads and Dollars?
Plumber plumb pipes, accountants account for money, Pastors… sadly all to often we count… people and giving! It ends up being a way of measuring the success or health of a church. But are there more important things to measure? Not that people don’t matter, and we shouldn’t encourage meeting together on a Sunday, andContinue reading “Make Disciples and Stop Counting Heads and Dollars?”
State of Origin, Paul Gallen and that PUNCH
As a young Aussie male I am brought up to love the biff at the annual State of Origin rugby league games. Almost like clockwork, as NSW take on Queensland each year the game will descend into a bit of biffo. The heart rate rises, all the players pile on in and we cheer asContinue reading “State of Origin, Paul Gallen and that PUNCH”
You are a sinner. So deal with it.
Sin, transgression, iniquity… whatever you want to call it, the concept that we do wrong on a personal level isn’t very popular any more. In our ultra tolerant age of moral relativism, we dare not call someone else a sinner, let alone deal with our own mess. This is screwing a whole generation up! ButContinue reading “You are a sinner. So deal with it.”
The Reason for God
Here is Dale Stephenson, Senior Pastor at Crossway Baptist in Melbourne, speaking on the reason for God. In this excellent talk, Dale addresses the scientific data that points towards a creator and his own journey from atheism to Christian faith. Feel free to add some comments below.
How to Vote at the Next Election
They say you should never discuss sex, politics or religion at a dinner party. That is a shame as I am a fan of all three. We have an election coming up in Australia later this year and in the face of it being taboo for a Minister to share his political views… here IContinue reading “How to Vote at the Next Election”
Overcoming Evil with Good
This Sunday at our guest service I am going to speak on Jesus’ teaching that has the most potential to change your life and to change the world. Quite simply Jesus is going to introduce a way of living that can stop the cycle of revenge, bitterness and hatred in the world today! In theContinue reading “Overcoming Evil with Good”
Resurrection Power in You
Easter is a wonderful time to be in a church community. There is an overwhelming sense of hope because of the work of Jesus in forgiving our sins and rising from the dead. It is a faith building time as we reflect on not only the victory over the grave, but also the corresponding promiseContinue reading “Resurrection Power in You”