Aberfoyle Park Baptist Church

Aberfoyle Park Baptist Church•www.aberfoyleparkbaptist.org.au

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Messages from Sunday mornings at Aberfoyle Park Baptist Church.

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Ruth - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn brings us a message from the book of Ruth. *please forgive the audio - we ran an acoustic service following the storm that left us with no power*

Nov 13, 2022•35 min

The Lord is my Shepherd - John Rutherford

This week John brings us a message from Psalm 23:1.

Nov 06, 2022•19 min

Becoming Church to the End - Beth Hoy

This week Beth brings our series through the book of Acts to a close, looking at Acts 28:11-31. Beth leaves us with the following question as we reflect on what becoming church means for us; - Who is God calling our church to become right now, in this season?

Oct 30, 2022•30 min

Becoming a Hope-Filled People - Mike Bartholomaeus

This week we were joined by Mike Bartholomaeus, teacher of theology at Tabor. He continues our series in Acts with a message on Acts 27.

Oct 23, 2022•30 min

Becoming the Divine Name - Llewelyn Hoy

This week as we take a break from our sermon series Llewelyn takes a different approach to the message. Exploring the biblical theme of the Divine Name Yahweh, he leads us on a story of how this Name is told throughout scripture and how it is important for us. He asks us to reflect on the following questions; - What stood out to you in the story? - What do you think it means to bear the Name? - How well do you think you bear the Name? - What do you think it means for Jesus to bear the Name?...

Oct 16, 2022•19 min

Becoming Agents of Victory - Beth Hoy

This week Beth continues our series with a message from Acts 26. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. {1 Corinthians 15:57-58}

Oct 09, 2022•34 min

Honouring our Kids - Steve Stokes & Llewelyn Hoy

This week we spent time throughout our service honouring our kids and were joined by Steve Stokes from OAC Ministries.

Oct 02, 2022•27 min

Becoming Inspired by Grace - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn continues our series with a message from Acts 21 - 22, looking at Paul's arrival in Jerusalem. Llewelyn leaves us with the following questions as we are encouraged to reflect on our own journey; - What emotions are evoked when you think about the person you used to be? - How do you think Jesus saw you then? How do you think he sees you now? What about your past has God redeemed or transformed that can be helpful to who you are now? - Are you someone inspired by grace? How can ...

Sep 25, 2022•29 min

Mission Spot: Vanuatu - Llewelyn Hoy

For this month's mission spot Llewelyn shares about his recent trip to Vanuatu. His connection with the country dates back to his childhood and continued when he combined his passion for cricket with his love for the people of Vanuatu. After not being able to travel for a number of years, he finally had the chance to go back during the sub-qualifiers for the T20 Cricket World Cup. In addition to sharing about cricket, Llewelyn also talks about the impact that the pandemic has had on a country wh...

Sep 19, 2022•30 min

Becoming Church Through Any Season - Beth Hoy

This week Beth brings us the first message in our final movement through the book of Acts. Looking at Paul's farewell to Ephesus in Acts 20 she asks us to reflect on the following questions; - What does it look like for us to keep being church, and becoming church no matter what the season? - What season do you think APBC might be in? What kind of attitude do we need to adopt to remain faithful to our Kingdom calling in this season? - Do our leaders set a Christ-like example? How do we go at enc...

Sep 18, 2022•35 min

Silence & Solitude - Jakob Millard

This week as we take a break from our series on Acts, we are joined by Jakob Millard from Rostrevor Baptist Church. He shares with us a reminder of the importance of silence and solitude in a world where there are so many demands on our time and distractions within arms reach. 'A little bit of everything all of the time....' Bo Burnham

Sep 11, 2022•42 min

Becoming Contextual - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn continues our series with a message from Acts 17. He leaves us with the following questions to reflect upon; - Are you distressed by what you see in the world around you? Why/Why not? - Do you have a “natural” response to these distresses? How do you “normally” respond? (The offensive, the prover, the bubble, the contexualiser) - Do you believe that the gospel is relevant? Why/Why not? - How can you contextualise the gospel and relate it to those around you?...

Sep 04, 2022•38 min

Becoming Good at Conflict - Beth Hoy

This week Beth continues our series in Acts through the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:36-41. Beth explores the topic of conflict and addresses some myths that surround it. Churches are both conflict prone and conflict adverse - we are going to have conflict but how are we going to handle it in a way that makes us stronger and draws us together so that we can be Christ honouring and effective for the gospel? "Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle co...

Aug 28, 2022•39 min

Becoming Accepting of all Jesus' Followers - Dean Polkinghorne

This week Dean brings us the message from Acts 15:1-35. He highlights two things from Peters address to the apostles and elders following their discussions around whether the Gentiles should be required to follow the Jewish customs that were in place before. 1. God makes no distinction between his people. Acts 15.9 - “. . . and in cleansing their hearts by faith, he makes no distinction between them and us.” 2.We will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus. Acts 15:11 - “We believe we will...

Aug 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 10

Becoming Missionaries - Beth Hoy

This week Beth brings us the first message in our next movement through the book of Acts. Looking at Acts 14:8-20 she asks us the following questions; Are you established in environments where Jesus is not Lord? Is God placing a conviction on your heart to represent his gospel?

Aug 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 9

Jesus as Lord - John Rutherford

This week John brings us a message from Philippians 2:1-11.

Aug 07, 2022•25 min

Becoming Humbled - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn continues our series with a message from Acts 12. He leaves us with the following questions to reflect upon; Are you someone humble enough to not care what people think of you because you care more what God thinks of you? Are you someone who tries to please people rather than God? Are you humble enough to pray fervently because you know that our Lord hears and that he has all the power in the world to create change? Do you believe that the Word of God is stronger than anything...

Jul 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 8

Becoming Overturned (Gentile Pentecost) - Andrew Turner

This week we were joined by Andrew Turner, Director of Crossover for Australian Baptist Ministries. He brings us the story of Peter's visit to the house of Cornelius in Acts 10:23-48. Acts 10 was the beginning of what is known as the Gentile Pentecost - when the Spirit was being given to all people, including the Gentiles. God shows them that there is no longer this separation between Jew and Gentile, they are all God's people. The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure t...

Jul 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 7

The Holy Transformer - Rod Secomb

Today Rod brings us a message of transformation from the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, focusing on chapter 36. Most of the Old Testament is about the story of God's calling for His people and His relationship with them. Like all relationships it is a story of His love for them, His frustration/disappointment with them, and His plan for their restoration. Do you want to be the 'transformee' transformed by the Holy Transformer?

Jul 17, 2022•30 min

Becoming Blind in Order to See - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn brings us the story of the conversion of Paul in Acts 9. He has given us the following questions to ponder from this message; - What could it mean for you and for our community to become blind in order to see? - Reflect on your own story of encountering Jesus. Is there someone that you need to share this with? - Are you still fighting against God? Do you need to be humbled? Where are your blindspots? Could you ask someone to help you find these? - What does this mean for us as...

Jul 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 6

Becoming the Impossible - Beth Hoy

This week Beth continues our series through the book of Acts. This 2nd movement in the series is titled Becoming Diverse and Inclusive. Reading Acts 8:26-40 we hear about Philip and the Ethiopian.

Jul 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 5

Displaced People - Llewelyn Hoy

This week as we take a break from our Becoming Church sermon series, Llewelyn speaks to us about displaced people and we look at the difference between equality, equity and justice. Consider the following questions as you reflect on today's message; • How does this biblical perspective help us to understand privilege? • How does living as a displaced person affect the way that we view and interact with refugees? • How can we bring a bless the nations philosophy to our community?...

Jun 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 1

Becoming like Jesus - Beth Hoy

This week Beth leads us through Acts 6-8 and asks the question - are we wanting to be like God (Jesus), or are we trying to be God?

Jun 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 4

Becoming the New Temple - Llewelyn Hoy

This week Llewelyn shares with us from Acts 2:42 - 6:7. Looking at the battle between those whose faith was built on the foundation of the old temple, and those whose faith now stands in the new temple.

Jun 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 3

Becoming Empowered - Beth Hoy

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 2:8 This week Beth shared with us about Pentecost in Acts 2. A time when, as promised, the Holy Spirit came upon all those who believe in Him - ultimately creating the new temple within the people of the church.

Jun 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 2

Becoming Open to King Jesus - Llewelyn Hoy

Who are we becoming? In a small upper room in first century Palestine a group of disenfranchised Messianic Jews were asking much the same question. The book of Acts is the story of how this persecuted religious minority in ancient Jerusalem became a massive, diverse, complex, multiethnic, multicultural, global movement that would change the world. The book of Acts is the story of how God continues the reign of Jesus and His Kingdom movement through His Holy Spirit in the lives of this community ...

May 30, 2022•41 min•Ep. 1

Proclamation & Blessing - Llewelyn, Beth & Leonie

Over 40 days of prayer at the end of last year we sought God's will and vision for our church coming into this new season. As a result we have developed and shaped a shared vision for Aberfoyle Park Baptist Church. Throughout the series our eldership team will join us to share this vision through the values that anchor us to our foundation of King & Kingdom; Love, Restoration, Word, Transformation, Prayer, Worship, Seeking, Empowerment, Proclamation & Blessing. This week Llewelyn and Bet...

Mar 27, 2022•38 min

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