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Samuel grieved after Saul yet God asked him to move on and anoint the next king. Although Samuel knew the direction of God's will, he did not know the details. It's not the devil that is in the details, it is trusting Jesus with the details that we need.

Sunday, 2 May 2010

46:48 minutes (21.43 MB)

Sunday, 9 May 2010

45:15 minutes (20.72 MB)

Sunday, 16 May 2010

51:02 minutes (23.36 MB)

Jonathan and David had a special relationship as men. They are friends even soul mates. Their friendship reveals some aspects that deep friendships have: similarities, commitment, sacrifice, generosity, humility, respect and affection. Ultimately our eyes shift to the Lord Jesus. He was called the ‘friend of sinners.’ He is the perfect Friend in that He laid down His life for His enemies. There is no greater love than this.

Sunday, 23 May 2010

49:46 minutes (22.78 MB)

Sunday, 30 May 2010

43:15 minutes (19.8 MB)

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

44:22 minutes (20.31 MB)

David is a fugitive and runs to Ahimelech the priest. The priest provides for his needs but in this story we see David surprisingly deceptive. In fact as we see him operating in the flesh - lying for his own convenience. Then, he travels down to Gath where Goliath was from. Instead on resting on the Lord, he pretends to be mad to save his own skin. Where has the giant killer gone? We need to consider ‘is right always right?’ Does ‘what is right’ change with the situation? In this teaching we will be addressing this particular issue. N.B.Sunday, 13 Jun 2010

49:14 minutes (22.39 MB)

Bad things sometimes happen to good people. The question of why God allows evil is an ancient one. In this section we see how David’s lie led to the murder of many people. Nevertheless we can observe that God is sovereign in all He does. He can use evil to accomplish His purposes. We must learn not to interpret bad stuff in isolation. God’s good character remains intact. We can KNOW, GROW and SHOW when evil comes our way.

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

55:53 minutes (38.38 MB)

David is still on the run and in God’s plan, God leads Saul right into the cave where David is hiding. David gives us a wonderful example of how we should treat someone who has wronged us. He doesn’t take shortcuts to becoming King by killing his enemy. Instead he shows him mercy. His conscience drives him out of the cave and in a spirit of humility and total vulnerability he confronts Saul. Instead of accusing him he tries to soften the blow by covering Saul’s sins. Saul responds well and confesses his own weaknesses. Yet in time, Saul’s repentance would prove false.Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

43:47 minutes (21.99 MB)

Despite the calm and coolness displayed by David dealing with King Saul in the last section, we see here how human David is. The triumphs of yesterday do not guarantee victories of tomorrow. David’s pride almost caused him to commit an act of revenge. Thankfully, a wise discerning lady prevented disaster. Abigail, though married to a fool of a husband, displays great wisdom. Are you in a difficult marriage? Feel your partner won’t listen? This section of God’s Word will certainly give you help.Sunday, 4 Jul 2010

47:26 minutes (23.1 MB)

'Not again'- ever said that? We sometimes say this to ourselves but more often it is concerning the behaviour or attitude of others. This chapter, though it is very similar to chapter 24, has one vital distinction: David actually doesn't repeat the same mistake of 'taking a wee dig' at his enemy Saul. The Ziphites are stirring again; David's peers are encouraging him to take wrong shortcuts; Saul is saying sorry for the umpteenth time; but David is trusting that the LORD will vindicate him. Our heavenly Father sees our repetitive sins. His mercy endures forever.Sunday, 11 Jul 2010

40:47 minutes (19.77 MB)

The Spiritual life can sometimes flow in cycles. In the last chapter David is in top form - forgiving his enemies and trusting God’s care and protection. Then he starts thinking ‘in his heart’. David becomes depressed and then he makes a string of very bad decisions. Initially leaving Israel and heading into Philistine country seems to go well; His old enemy Saul leaves off chasing him. However as he leads his compromised lifestyle, the illusion that he in control begins to fade.Sunday, 18 Jul 2010

52:24 minutes (25.23 MB)

In this chapter the story switches back again to King Saul. He is in a difficult situation and God is not speaking to him. So he decides to call the pyshic hotline. Suddenly in the midst of the apparent seance, Samuel appears and basically tells Saul that his kingdom is finished and so is he. Fear grips Saul completely. His last supper is some veal, eaten with a medium while his enemies wait some 8 miles up the road. This passage reminds us of the reality of the afterlife; sin untreated will lead to damaged lives and damned souls.Sunday, 25 Jul 2010

58:19 minutes (28.25 MB)

Compromise often leads us into a difficult place where we end up on a collision course with God and His people. David found himself in that position, but thanks to God’s mercy there was a way out. Coming home to Ziklag he was meet with devastation and the sad reality that all he had had been taken away. This was his wakeup call from the life of concession he had been living in enemy territory. He began to seek God by and the Lord answered him and brought about restoration on David’s life.Sunday, 1 Aug 2010

54:25 minutes (26.53 MB)

Sunday, 22 Aug 2010

59:46 minutes (32.55 MB)

Please excuse the audio quality degradation which occurs approximately 30 minutes into this teaching.

Sunday, 29 Aug 2010

66:25 minutes (28.25 MB)

The sad news of the death of Saul and Jonathan reaches David. The messenger is an Amalekite who claims to have terminated Saul at the king's own request. He brings David the king's crown and some bracelets thinking that David would be pleased. Instead David orders his execution for killing the 'Lord's annointed'. David then sings a eulogy to Saul and Jonathan with the infamous words 'oh how the mighty have fallen'. These words can be used of all of us. We do not live up to our own standards. We are the fallen ones who need Jesus Christ to lift us up.Sunday, 5 Sep 2010

41:42 minutes (19.32 MB)

David begins to make the journey back to Israel to become their King. Abner, one of King Saul’s relatives puts, Ish-Bosheth on the throne as a puppet king. In reality it is Abner who has the power. Abner does not accept the rightful rule of King David. His willful rebellion reminds us of what we are like: born as citizents in the kingdom of darkness, we live independently of our Creator. Neverthless the moment came when Abner changed his loyalties. He left those family ties which no doubt held him back, and joined the winning side.Sunday, 12 Sep 2010

57:50 minutes (26.65 MB)

David has really been blessed and decides to bring the ark up to Jerusalem. Ignoring the precise instructions concerning by whom and how the ark should be transported, he places the ark on a new cart. However the Lord will not accept worship on man’s terms. Uzzah a priest reaches out to steady the ark when the journey reaches a bumpy spot and is struck down dead. David is angry at the Lord’s invention in what David thought was a joyful and great sounding worship festival. Notwithstanding David is open to correction and after a while takes the ark in the appropriate manner back to Jerusalem.Sunday, 19 Sep 2010

26:40 minutes (12.46 MB)

David had a great plan to build a more permanent structure for God. Nathan the prophet, hearing such a pious plan, gives his consent. However, God speaks to him that night and says that David must not build a temple for the Lord. Instead, the Lord has bigger plans for David. He is going build him a ‘house’ or we might say a dynasty- his descendants will have an eternal kingdom. This promise is fulfilled ultimately by Jesus. He is a direct descendant of David through his mother. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.Sunday, 26 Sep 2010

48:14 minutes (23.25 MB)

David the King shows Kindness in 2 instances in these chapters. Yet the responses are totally different. Mephiboseth is the crippled son of Jonathan. He is poor, homeless and disabled. David, once he discovers Mephiboseth, is kind and gracious to him. He restores his lands and grants him a seat at his table. What a beautiful picture of the Gospel. The same King David on hearing one of his allies has died sends a message of comfort to his son. David’s kind words are rejected and his messengers humiliated and a vicious battle ensues.Sunday, 10 Oct 2010

41:45 minutes (20.13 MB)

David is middle- aged and complacent. His armies go out to fight but he stays behind to relax. One afternoon his life will totally change for the worse. One glimpse of Bathsheba bathing initiated a whole string of sins including sexual immorality, adultery, deceit and eventually murder, which would leave an indelible blot on his life. Although God would forgive him and allow him to escape the immediate threat of the death penalty for adultery, his family life would never be the same again. Believers can fall, can fall far and can fall fast.

Sunday, 17 Oct 2010

49:06 minutes (23.88 MB)

The consequences of David’s sin follow him into this chapter. Amnon has a crush on his beautiful half-sister Tamar. His ‘friend’ Jonadab devises a clever plan for Amnon to get alone with Tamar. King David seems to be unaware of Amnon’s intentions. ‘No’ doesn’t mean ‘No’ for Amnon and he ends up sexually assaulting Tamar. Tamar’s brother Absalom is furious when he hears how his sister has been violated. Harboring his anger and bitterness for 2 years he finally arranges Amnon’s murder. Throughout this story David is a very passive parent.Sunday, 24 Oct 2010

52:55 minutes (25.59 MB)

After the premeditated murder of his brother Amnon, Absalom knew that he would have to face justice and so he fled to his grandfather. King David mourns the death of one son and the absence of another. Joab, David’s commander, hatches a plan to get Absalom back. An old woman approaches David to deal with her civil case. In doing so, she challenges him about the tension between justice and mercy. David reluctantly has Absalom return but does not grant him an audience for another 2 years. All these incidents become the ingredients of a revolt by Absalom against his father.Sunday, 31 Oct 2010

49:49 minutes (24.23 MB)

Absalom, David’s son begins to steal the peoples hearts. He meets vulnerable people on their way to see the King and pretends to care for them. His treason ends up with him coming to Jerusalem and being proclaimed as king. As we see King David in this section we observe a man who is certainly by choice and compulsion driving down ‘humility highway.’ David leaves the throne and the ark of God’s presence and ends up back in the wilderness. He is humbled by this trial and yet we see him showing great restraint, self control and resilience. He trusts the Lord and hopes in God’s mercy.Sunday, 7 Nov 2010

59:49 minutes (28.98 MB)

In life we often are in the position when we give or receive advice. In this chapter Absalom hears 2 sets of advice. He goes for Hushai’s opinion over the experienced Ahithophel. The Lord is directly engineering this situation so the King David’s kingdom will survive this coup attempt. We need to consider carefully the advice we receive from others. What is their world view? What are their assumptions about human nature and about how adequate the Bible is in our holistic well being?Sunday, 14 Nov 2010

62:25 minutes (29.98 MB)

The final battle between David and his rebellious son begins. Before long Absalom’s troops are in disarray and he is caught by the head in a large old tree. Despite being given very different orders, Joab executes him. David is very upset and his grief makes him lose perspective. In the end his commander Joab tells him to ‘snap out of it’ and get back to leading his kingdom. In this section we meet some interesting guys: Absalom the rebel, David the depressed, Ahimaaz the messageless messenger, Barzillai the benevolent and much-obliged Mephibosheth. We also

Sunday, 21 Nov 2010

55:30 minutes (26.79 MB)

You would think that after Absalom’s defeat that now all Israel would be united under David . However Sheba, a troublemaker rises up and leads his own rebellion against the rulership of King David. He is ultimately crushed and Joab with violence takes back his position as commander of the army. In this section we consider a larger question: Why does God from the beginning of the Bible to its end institute blood sacrifice. We see that Christ has paid an infinite price to redeem us to himself. In fact we will consider just what exactly redemption is about.Sunday, 28 Nov 2010

40:30 minutes (19.92 MB)

Everyone likes music and there is none so amazing in the Bible but the inspired songs of King David. In this song he reflects on God’s character, how that in his distress he called on the Lord his Rock. The Lord heard his cry and came and rescued him. God taught him how to fight and how to be tender. He was delivered and blessed. So next time you have a moment lift your heart in praise to the Lord. He has loved you and He is in covenant with you. He will not fail you. Practically speaking, fill your mind with good music that will cause you to worship.Sunday, 5 Dec 2010

46:02 minutes (21.79 MB)

David was a remarkable leader despite his failures personally. He had a team of heroes around him. Many of these men and had been with him for a considerable time . They were formerly in distress but through David’s leadership had become his ‘mighty men’. Nevertheless we do not see David as a prefect leader. He was disobedient and distracted, but God used him. It was due to the Lord’s infinite mercy that, despite his faults, the Lord was able to call him a ‘man after my own heart’ . If God was able to use David in spite of David, then there is much hope for us.Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

42:36 minutes (20.26 MB)

*NB due to technical difficulties the audio quality of this teaching is low. Thank you for your understanding.* The city of Corinth was wealthy, worldly wise and morally corrupt. It was a miracle that a church was planted there. However the light shines ever more clearly in pitch darkness. Over time the church had lost focus and become messed up. Paul writes them this long letter to remind them of the centrality of the message of the Cross. The key verse has to be verse 9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sunday, 9 Jan 2011

47:49 minutes (22.34 MB)

Paul begins his gentle encouragement by highlighting the biggest fundamental problem the Corinthian church faces, that is division. Quarreling has erupted and people are picking sides and identifying themselves with the teacher of their choice. Division may appear on the surface as a personality or theological difference but in fact division is a relational conflict between Christians arising from sinful attitudes in one or both parties. Paul addresses this issue by bringing the focus back to Jesus. Follow the King not His messengers.Sunday, 16 Jan 2011

48:21 minutes (23.02 MB)

As the Greeks love philosophy and eloquent speech it is understandable why some in the church fixated on God’s messengers rather than the message itself. Paul reminds them that the Cross is the centre of the faith. The message of the Cross is neither smart nor sophisticated. It is a place of execution, humiliation and suffering. However to those who hear it and believe, the Cross speaks of forgiveness, wisdom and freedom. Paul says that his message was Christ Crucified - that’s like saying a dead lifeguard- a contradiction in terms.Sunday, 23 Jan 2011

55:02 minutes (26.08 MB)

Sunday, 30 Jan 2011

49:17 minutes (23.27 MB)

Babies are so cute and cuddly, so much so that we don’t mind the crying, drooling and sometimes the bad odours. Paul is writing to spiritual babies in Corinth. These babies are playing church. They are pretending to be much more mature than they really are. That is one of the symptoms of a worldly Christian. Paul encourages them to remember that the Holy Spirit is living in them and they need to respond to His promptings and not what comes naturally from our old sinful nature. He also reminds us that the basic ministry in church life is to be a servant.Sunday, 13 Feb 2011

50:06 minutes (24.38 MB)

In the last few verses of this chapter Paul draws his teaching to a conclusion, well 2 conclusions to be exact. Do not deceive yourselves by relying on the wisdom of this age and don’t boast in men. We are to realise that the Lord gave us reasoning abilities but these cannot alone bring us to a knowledge of our need of a saviour. We need the revelation of His Word. Boasting in men and narrowing our spiritual insights to just one of the Lord’s servants is really foolish. We have our arms full of His blessings - the same access to God as our favourite Bible teacher.Sunday, 20 Feb 2011

42:43 minutes (21.05 MB)

It is hard to imagine that in a church that prided itself on its knowledge that there was a glaring case of sexual sin -i.e. a guy was sleeping with his stepmother. Paul tells them that such a professing brother should be out of the church until he has repented of his behaviour. In this teaching we will begin to discuss the subject of sexuality from a Christian perspective. What are legitimate sexual desires? Is sexual sin a bigger sin that any other? Should sex only be for making babies?Sunday, 6 Mar 2011

60:01 minutes (28.18 MB)

All families have their issues, their misunderstandings and their grievances; but these should be dealt with ‘in house’. The Corinthian Christians did not have that approach. They took all their petty complaints and brought them before the civil (unsaved) authorities, right into the public domain. Each wanted to have their day in court. Paul says that this reaction is totally insane as one day we will be reigning and ruling with Christ and even judging angels. They were really admitting that there was not one sensible, discerning individual amongst them who would be able to arbitrate.Sunday, 13 Mar 2011

47:51 minutes (23.44 MB)

'As long as it is legal, there's no harm in it' was the philosophy of the Corinthians. This went so far as to result in some of them professing to be Christians and, at the same time, using temple prostitutes. Paul reminds them that this practise is wrong. Not all crimes are sins and not all sins are considered crimes. Legality and morality don't always marry. What we do with our bodies has big implications as believers. Jesus has bought every part of us on the Cross and that includes our bodies.Sunday, 20 Mar 2011

51:02 minutes (24.58 MB)

We know that some of the Corinthian believers were promiscuous, wrongly thinking that what they did physically had no spiritual implications. Paul corrects their view of the body in the previous chapter. On the other hand, some were promoting celibacy and particularly celibacy within marriage, as being a more holy and spiritual way. Indeed, Paul commends celibacy as a gift of God but not commanded by Scripture. He alludes to the fact that Satan will attack marriage by promoting lots of sex outside of marriage and little sex within marriage.Sunday, 27 Mar 2011

51:32 minutes (24.79 MB)

Although being single for the LORD is a gift, it is often more of a situation we find ourselves in. Those who had been legitimately divorced or had lost their spouses, often served in the local church and were provided for. Paul in this section, addresses these women and encourages them to re-marry if they feel so inclined. Marriage is difficult for everyone but Christians have at hand the greatest resources to help them in their marriages: the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, the Christian community and the selfless example of Jesus.Sunday, 3 Apr 2011

44:40 minutes (20.52 MB)

If we are desiring to be changed by God to become more like Jesus, that is clearly a good thing. Nevertheless we often long for change in our circumstances and manner of life. This can sometimes breed discontentment. Paul encourages the Corinthians to accept the their lot in life and remain in the condition they were in when they trusted Jesus. Don’t go back and try and gather up the proverbial ‘spilled milk.’ If we find ourselves in a difficult situation remember 3 things. Firstly the Lord has allowed it to happen, it didn’t surprise Him -endure and learn the lessons.Saturday, 9 Apr 2011

54:04 minutes (25.89 MB)

In this last section of the chapter Paul addresses some final issues regarding the church in Corinth. He is clearly encouraging remaining single to avoid the natural distractions a married person will face. Nevertheless he stressed this is his counsel not a command. Verses 29-31 are interesting for us today. Though marriage is good, it is not eternal and we need to not let it and family issues take us away from putting God first in our lives. The same is true for pain- often our many tears simply stop us from seeing Jesus. Our possessions are to be enjoyed but not possess us.Sunday, 17 Apr 2011

46:48 minutes (22.48 MB)

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011

36:06 minutes (17.37 MB)

The Bible gives us information which has the power to transform our thinking. There are many issues we face today that the Bible does not explicitly address -such as drinking alcohol, dancing, watching TV, playing cards, the music we sing in church, being involved in politics etc. Paul in this passage gives teaching based on the practice of eating meat that had been offered to idols.Sunday, 1 May 2011

51:12 minutes (23.32 MB)

Paul has been teaching about the importance of putting love before the exercise of our personal freedom in grey issues. In this chapter He continues this theme with a very practical personal example. Despite the fact that there are at least 5 reasons why he is entitled to get financially supported for the ministry he is performing, Paul has chosen not to take any money but instead support himself by working. His motivation is that He can present the Gospel free of charge.Tuesday, 10 May 2011

51:57 minutes (24.91 MB)

The nation of Israel had so many blessings- God’s Word and many Spirit filled prophets. Sadly from the generation that was dramatically rescued from Egypt only 2 guys made it. They desired evil things at the same time as they were receiving good things. Our sinful nature inside is like a big magnet. It attracts what we think we really want- comfort, respect, acceptance, fame etc. So when we are being tempted we often facing a shortcut to get what we want albeit not from God as the source.Sunday, 15 May 2011

52:02 minutes (25.05 MB)

As Paul comes to the end of this section, He brings his remarks on Christian liberty to a conclusion. We often ask what harm a certain activity has, but we are encouraged here to ask 2 further questions- what harm will come to others by my actions and what actual good will come from it. Is the practice of my liberty worthwhile? Often we can scrutinise things to death ( eg. food, customs, traditions, art and media) and become obsessed with seeking out the origins of every practice, product or activity that we actually miss out on enjoying the good things that God has given to us.Sunday, 22 May 2011

57:46 minutes (27.68 MB)

In this next section Paul begins to address the chaos that existed in the Corinthian church. He talks about the different authority relationships that exist between, God, Christ, husbands and wives. We are able to submit to authority simply because we are equal. The Son of God was God as much as the Father and the Spirit and yet Jesus showed submission to His Father. In that respect Jesus demonstrates 2 key things. Being equal does not imply that we are inferior nor does it deny the need to be subject to those God has put ‘over us.Sunday, 29 May 2011

61:37 minutes (29.49 MB)

The Corinthian women were so liberated in the new found freedom that Christ brings that they had gone to far. Women of that era normally would be veiled when in public. This was a mark of respect for their husbands, or as it is still today in some cultures, their father or older brother. Paul has to correct this and he argues for these women to cover their heads again when engaged in public prayer or prophesying. His rationale is based on Creation, common sense and the common practice of all other churches.Sunday, 5 Jun 2011

51:18 minutes (24.53 MB)

The corporate problems of the Corinthian church extended to when they met together to remember Jesus. As was the custom for many years, having communion was part of the meal. The Corinthians thought it was time to party. Some got drunk; some more well-to-do people gobbled up all the food so that there was nothing left for their poor fellow christians who went home hungry. This was supposed to be a “love feast”- what a joke! Paul reminds us of the real reason to celebrate communion- remembrance and proclamation. Remember what Jesus did for us on the Cross and announce it to the general public.Sunday, 12 Jun 2011

54:37 minutes (25.9 MB)

The chaotic behaviour manifested in Corinthian communion services also extended to the area of spiritual gifts. Paul begins a discussion here that will last until chapter 14. We are told not to be ignorant about this subject of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ignorance can lead to deception, misunderstanding and indifference. Let us not settle with the labels and cliches, such as “pentecostal”, “charismatic” or “spirit-filled.” We need to be informed by what the Scriptures teach. God has gifted each one of us so we can serve Him in the assembly.Sunday, 19 Jun 2011

51:12 minutes (24.39 MB)

Paul here shows us that God- Father, Son and Spirit -are all involved in enabling individuals supernaturally to serve Him in the church. There are many gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to each one of us. Each gift may be used in many different ways and with different results. For example the gift of encouragement may be used from the pulpit or in an counselling session. The person may receive encouragement to remain in a difficult relationship or indeed the opposite- to leave a sinful relationship. In whatever case the gift has different manifestations and results.Sunday, 26 Jun 2011

58:29 minutes (28.23 MB)

Our human body is truly amazing. During a 24-hour period, the average human will breathe 23,040 times. Every human spent about half an hour as a single cell. God likens His church with a human body. There are many parts and yet there is unity. Even the parts that are not so impressive and visible have an important function. Body life is damaged when believers either feel so inferior as not to engage and serve or so superior in their giftings that they feel they don’t need anyone else. All of us have a part to play and its not optional- its by God’s design. Be a Giver rather than a Taker.Sunday, 3 Jul 2011

52:26 minutes (25.2 MB)

Right in the middle of Paul’s teaching on how we should serve in the church with the gifts God gives us, He reminds us of what the ultimate test of our spirituality- Love. Love is defined positively as being patient, kind and honest. Negatively as it not envious, boastful, rude, resentful, irritable, rejoicing at wrongdoing. Love sees the best in people and what their potential in Christ is. When people fail our expectations love doesn’t move the goal posts. So where can I get this kind of love? You only find it by knowing Jesus.Sunday, 10 Jul 2011

53:17 minutes (25.54 MB)

Speaking in Tongues is one of the most controversial subjects discussed in the Church today. To some it is presently the work of the devil or the power of the flesh. To others speaking in tongues allows ultimate expression to God. There’s nothing to fear in coming back to the Bible and looking at what Paul is teaching. Tongues have a part to play in the life of the church but also are easily abused by Christians who are more concerned with themselves than what is best for the body. God gives good gifts to His children- If tongues are from Him they are good.Sunday, 17 Jul 2011

54:50 minutes (26.39 MB)

The word charismatic and confusion are frequently placed together. This perhaps has to do with the fact that often what is purported to be the freedom of the Spirit is nothing more than confusion and disorder. Paul reminds us that there is a limit to what people can digest spiritually. Tongues and prophecies should be limited to 3 people per service. Each must wait their turn and even then what is uttered is completely under their control.Sunday, 24 Jul 2011

51:13 minutes (24.7 MB)

The Gospel is a message we must receive personally to be saved. We are to stand in it everyday. Its content is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. He died and rose again for our sins to be forgiven. Paul in this chapter deals with the subject of the resurrection which some Corinthians no longer believed. He argues that if Jesus’s bones still lie around somewhere in Israel everything Christianity states is false. We are left without hope. Thankfully we can proclaim CHRIST HAS DIED, CHRIST IS RISEN, CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN.Sunday, 31 Jul 2011

49:44 minutes (23.83 MB)

What will it be like after death for those who have put their faith in Jesus? Rick Johnston teaches on the "resurrection body" from Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church.Sunday, 14 Aug 2011

61:22 minutes (29.3 MB)

I’ve got rhythm not rules or regulations. Rhythm defined is a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. In this section the Jews had plenty of good information in the commandments- core values. Then all God required was summarised further in a simple directive- Love God with all your being- holistically. Yet there was something else required - a godly rhythm in daily lives. Living and breathing God’s law allows us to live purposefully and redemptively. If you feel out of time then stop and listen to the beat of Jesus drum. Follow me says the chief rhymthist.Sunday, 28 Aug 2011

46:27 minutes (22.36 MB)

There are those who think that blessing simply means being healthy, wealthy and prosperous. Here we are introduced to the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. We need comfort because there will be tears and trials. Suffering and affliction may often be the defining aspect of our lives. In it we cease relying on ourselves and receive strengthening comfort from God. We build endurance, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings and rely on others to support us. Suffering if we let it, can shape us to be more sensitive and sympathetic to others. Sunday, 4 Sep 2011

44:51 minutes (21.79 MB)

Whats your favourite smell? Chocolate, cinnamon or what about fresh flowers? The Gospel of Jesus brings a wonderful fragrance into our lives. Despite the fact we are rotten and stinking to the core, God’s good grace cleanses us and we come up smelling of roses. As the Gospel is a sweet fragrance to some it can, for others be a stench. The sun that melts the ice, hardens the clay. What do we do if our fragrance has faded? Follow Mary’s example and worship.Sunday, 11 Sep 2011

41:04 minutes (19.71 MB)

We all want change and often set ourselves new goals to achieve. The Old Testament presents a relationship with God that is based on performance. For that reason the Law of Moses can only condemn us as law breakers simply because no one can live up to its demands. The New Testament relationship centres around a cross for the ultimate price was paid. By accepting its message we received God’s grace. I’m as accepted now as I ever can be. It is this open intimate relationship with God that brings about true change. I look at Him and love Him; as I look I live and I am changed.Sunday, 18 Sep 2011

40:44 minutes (19.71 MB)

When we buy milk we are not really buying the carton but the contents. The contents are more valuable than the container. So it is also with us. We are just simple pots; nothing special nor of any particular value. When Jesus comes into our lives, He fills the emptiness and gives us real value. If anything is achieved for His kingdom is it through Him working in us. Lord, fill me to overflow with more of you.Sunday, 2 Oct 2011

46:07 minutes (22.22 MB)

We were enemies of God. Nevertheless in the Gospel, God was in Jesus Christ reconciling the world to Himself. He has removed all the barriers and obstacles through what He did on the Cross. Now He calls us as His ambassadors to preach Good News to the World. ‘ Be reconciled to God, come back home to your Father in heaven, surrender and follow Jesus.’Sunday, 9 Oct 2011

39:22 minutes (18.89 MB)

Its clear that once we become Christians, we have a new identity. We have been sent into the world as ambassadors for the King of Kings urging people to be reconciled to God. However this involves us getting involved with people who are lost. We can become so integrated that instead of influencing the world for Christ, we end up like the Corinthians, in compromised relationships. Paul warns us here of that very point- being unequally yoked with unbelievers.Sunday, 16 Oct 2011

48:58 minutes (23.6 MB)

“I’m so sorry.” These are words we all need to say from time to time. There is a sorrow and regret that is really positive. It leads to repentance- a change of mind and direction. We realise that we have hurt a Holy God and we need to say “sorry.” On the other hand there is sorrow and regret that simply comes from getting caught. In this teaching we will explore the difference.Sunday, 23 Oct 2011

42:53 minutes (20.52 MB)

About a year prior the Corinthians had promised to send some financial aid to their Christian brothers and sisters in Palestine. As time went on, and perhaps due to the friction between them and Paul, their intention never came to pass. Paul here reminds us of some basic New Testament principles regarding giving to God’s Work. What we do with our wealth can be a good indicator of our relationship with God. This is part one of a 2 part teaching on Giving and God.Sunday, 30 Oct 2011

44:00 minutes (21.14 MB)

Paul continues to give us some really useful instruction about giving to God. He reminds us that The Lord wants us to be cheerful when we give. WE can not be cheerful if we are being manipulated, pressured by others or begrudged. It is God’s generous gift of Jesus that gives us the guideline, not some percentage.Sunday, 6 Nov 2011

32:31 minutes (15.64 MB)

People are not the enemy. Instead, the lies that deceive us are the real adversary. God has given us spiritual weapons to fight a spiritual battle. We can’t blame Satan for everything that goes wrong in our lives and yet we must not simply look at situations through mere human eyes. There can be spiritual roots to the bad fruit. When we constantly believe the lie, it becomes a stronghold in our lives and we need to be set free. God’s weapons hurt lies not lives.Sunday, 13 Nov 2011

51:52 minutes (24.81 MB)

The Corinthians had been duped by false prophets that arose from inside the church. They were more interested in style than substance. The simple gospel had been overcomplicated. These impostors controlled the Corinthians- abusing them, taking their money and abusing their trust. Satan’s greatest deceivers are those that look like angels of light. In this section we learn of three things that will help us from being duped.Sunday, 20 Nov 2011

41:52 minutes (20.05 MB)

Things were not right with Paul. There was something obviously wrong with him and people saw it. This ‘thorn in the flesh’ as Paul states was actually something God had allowed into his life. Its constant harassment caused Paul to learn more and more of one simple fact- God’s love for him was enough. He needed nothing else. The thorn is not named so we can incorporate Paul’s trial with our own. The answer is the same for us- His Grace is all we need. Sunday, 27 Nov 2011

52:38 minutes (25.23 MB)

The difference between an unbeliever and a believer who, like a disobedient child, is estranged from God sometimes is slight. Paul asks the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they are really Christians. Are you in the faith? In this teaching we consider how we can test our own hearts to discover if we are really Christians. Sunday, 4 Dec 2011

53:42 minutes (25.77 MB)

Christmas can a a great time to remember Jesus if we are willing to celebrate. God is a God who asked His people Israel to mark periods of the years with festivals and feasts. In this talk Brian Kirik from Gospel for Asia challenges our Xmas assumptions.Sunday, 11 Dec 2011

48:36 minutes (23.55 MB)

Ever thought about what the baby Jesus was like? He was certainly no ordinary baby. He existed before He was born. He even had visited our planet before He came as a baby. In this teaching we will be looking at how and why Jesus came into the world. Sunday, 18 Dec 2011

42:35 minutes (38.99 MB)

The book of Daniel follows the life of a teenager carried away from his homeland to far away Babylon. This young man is exceptional. He rises to the topmost position in the land and yet maintains his integrity. He is a good character lesson on how we as believers should engage with a pagan world.Sunday, 12 Feb 2012

52:24 minutes (25.18 MB)

Although this chapter tells us so much about prophetic events, there is another truth we can glean. God is personal. He can be known by human beings and He is really interested in our personal lives. The Saviour came into the world personally to deal with my biggest personal problem- my sin.Sunday, 19 Feb 2012

55:58 minutes (27.08 MB)

Now the 3 Hebrew youths face a new challenge. An statue has been erected by the King and He is asking everyone to bow down or be burnt to a crisp. The boys show tremendous faith and resist the king’s will. God intervenes and meets them in the fiery furnace. Jesus always becomes clearer and close in the fire of our trials. Sunday, 26 Feb 2012

51:47 minutes (24.77 MB)

Everyone has a story but not everyone has a testimony. A testimony is the story of how God's grace reached us. In this remarkable chapter King Nebuchadnezzar tells us how God had to chop him down so he could come to his senses.
Sunday, 4 Mar 2012

52:23 minutes (25.23 MB)

What a contrast from the last chapter! Here the writing is on the wall literally for King Belshazzar. His hour of judgement has come. God has pointed His finger at him to announce that doom is coming for him and his kingdom. Here we investigate the judgement of God. God is fair but He is just.

Sunday, 11 Mar 2012

50:38 minutes (24.18 MB)

Daniel again faces the persecution of his fellow workers due to their jealousy. He must choose to cease praying as was his custom or continue on and risk his life. He is thrown in the den of lions and is miraculously delivered. Daniel had a place in his heart only for the LORD and nothing could compromise it. We can learn a lot from him here again.Sunday, 18 Mar 2012

51:02 minutes (24.5 MB)

Daniel has been called to interpret the dreams of others but this time God speaks to him directly. He repeats the concept of 4 great world empires that precede Christ’s second coming. Why does the Lord tell us the future? Sunday, 25 Mar 2012

58:46 minutes (28.08 MB)

Here is the Easter story from a different angle, 500 years before it happened, to be precise!
Sunday, 8 Apr 2012

25:03 minutes (11.86 MB)

Little do we know of the great spiritual battle that lies behind our lives. Daniel has been praying for three weeks and it is after this period that the angel comes with the answer. There has been satanic opposition that delayed the angel with the message. In this passage we will consider the unseen spiritual world and how it affects our daily lives.
Sunday, 15 Apr 2012

65:29 minutes (31.31 MB)

Though this chapter contains many details of fulfilled prophecy, it never the less still projects to events that have not yet happened in world history. Among these events is the great trouble (Jacob's Trouble) that will inflict the nation of Israel in the period of the end. Israel is indeed the piggy in the middle in this chapter but like the disciples in the boat in the midst of the storm, they were in the centre of God’s plan and the Messiah was right beside them.
Sunday, 22 Apr 2012

53:31 minutes (25.61 MB)

Sunday, 29 Apr 2012

60:30 minutes (28.88 MB)

In this teaching we will explore the link between our grey matter (the brain) and our mind. The Bible teaches us that what we believe really does change the way we think and this change can affect us positively or negatively in all areas of our lives. We are sick and sinful in all areas of our thinking but the Gospel of Jesus can bring healing, redemption and restoration.
Sunday, 6 May 2012

58:30 minutes (28.24 MB)

By believing the Gospel, we stand in it. That position never changes because we have received by faith God’s free gift. Nevertheless how we walk as believers can be changeable. In this teaching we consider the difference between our standing and our state in Jesus.
Sunday, 13 May 2012

55:56 minutes (26.87 MB)