This week John Rutherford continues our series with a message from Ephesians 2:1-10, looking at 'How God made it possible'. John left us with the following questions to reflect upon during the week; How much have I ever thought that my position in Christ has come about because of my own achievements? How does it make me feel when I consider that my position in Christ is purely a result of God’s work (grace) alone? We may not be saved by our own achievements (works), but God has saved us FOR goo...
Jul 22, 2023•25 min
This week Llewelyn continued our 'New Humanity' series with a message from Ephesians 1:15-23, titled The New Power. Llewelyn left us with the following questions to reflect upon during the week; What does this prayer of Paul’s make you think about your own prayer life? Is there something that you can learn and adopt? Do you feel God’s limitless power at work in your life? Why/Why not? Have you prayed for God’s apocalypse to open your eyes to this reality? What are the areas of brokenness in your...
Jul 16, 2023•36 min
This week Beth brings us the next message in our 'The New Humanity' series. Speaking on Ephesians 1:3-14, Beth shared with us what it means to be included in God's family, in His plan, in His will and in his blessing. Beth left us with the following questions to reflect upon during the week; Do you desire to be ‘in’ this New Humanity, the people of God? If Jesus is the Chosen vehicle of blessing and salvation, are you on board? Are you surrendered to the will of Jesus in your life? Are you tryin...
Jul 09, 2023•37 min
This week Llewelyn introduced our new sermon series, The New Humanity. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus retells the Gospel message and how that message is the catalyst for transformation into the New Humanity. In this series we will explore what it means to be a part of God’s new covenant family unified in Christ, and how life in this new family works and connects us to God’s bigger story. Each week throughout this series we will see how God’s Kingdom mission in Jesus, forms th...
Jul 02, 2023•37 min
This week Llewelyn & Beth teamed up to bring us the next message in our 'Blessing' series. Sharing with us on this weeks theme of 'Be the Blessing', our mantle to bless others. They have left us with the following questions to reflect upon this week; Do you need to pray that God’s blessing would flow afresh today? What are the spaces in your life where God might be prompting you to be more intentional with your blessing? What practice might you develop to be reminded of your anointing?...
Jun 18, 2023•39 min
This week Beth brings us the next message in our Blessing series, The 'Blessed'. Beth leaves us with the following questions to reflect upon during the week; 1. Is your heart in a place to receive God’s blessing? 2. Do you care about the things God cares about, or are you being called to let some things go? 3. Do you long to praise God no matter what your circumstances?
Jun 11, 2023•45 min
This week Llewelyn introduces our next 4 week series called ‘Blessing’. Looking at the “Blesser”, we explore Gods heart for abundance and life through Genesis. Llewelyn leaves us with the following questions to consider this week; How do you feel? Do you feel blessed by God? Or is something blocking your connection to God’s blessing? How would you describe God’s blessing to others? How do you think you can “mediate” God’s blessing to others? Are you willing to bend your knee to God? God blessed ...
Jun 04, 2023•38 min
MAY MISSIONS MONTH 2023 This week we were joined by Dave Garland, Associate Pastor at Knightsbridge Baptist Church and SA State Leader for Red Frogs Australia. Aiming to partner with and empower the local church to safe guard a generation for good and for God, Red Frogs focuses on serving and connecting with university students. Dave shares on the work that Red Frogs is doing here in SA, and how we can use the same principles in connecting with our own local communities. "But you will receive po...
May 28, 2023•48 min
MAY MISSIONS MONTH 2023 This week we were joined by Steve Woods from Baptist World Aid. Sharing from Mark 2:1-12, Steve highlights how the scriptures are filled with stories of people who brought what they had, no matter how small, and generously gave with a joyful heart. "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." ~ John 20:21
May 21, 2023•36 min
MAY MISSIONS MONTH 2023 This week we were joined by Mike Waskiel from Flinders University Evangelical Students. Speaking on the topic of peace, Mike looks at how as a church family we are called to be people of peace. We seek peace, bring peace and humbly share the source of our peace. Acts 10 shows how we will find peace not by looking inside ourselves, but by looking to the God of peace and seeing what he has done for us in the message of peace sent through his son Jesus. While Peter was still...
May 14, 2023•25 min
MAY MISSIONS MONTH 2023 This week we were joined by Lisa Cornish from Baptist Mission Australia. Speaking on the topic of prayer Lisa explores what prayer is, why we pray, who/what we pray for & how we pray. Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere e...
May 07, 2023•34 min
This week we were joined by another guest speaker, Amy Chesser. Amy has spent time studying her Masters of Divinity at Tabor College – focusing her capstone project on the poetry of medieval mystics. Exploring the spiritual practice of poetry, Amy shares with us about how we can chase after and be intimate with God. Looking at what the bible says about our hearts, what shapes our heart, and how our hearts can better line up with God. Amy introduces us to a practice that the church has been doing...
Apr 23, 2023•34 min
This week we were joined by guest speaker, Matt Gray, lecturer from Tabor College. He shares with us about the practice of confession, something that goes hand in hand with forgiveness. Sometimes we try to hide our mess, close the door, turn off the lights and walk away. God doesn't look at our mess and leave us to deal with it ourselves. He sent his son Jesus to take on the mess of the world. (John 3:16-21) Do you try to hide from the things in your life that you would rather just avoid and ign...
Apr 16, 2023•34 min
As we celebrate resurrection Sunday, Beth bring us the final message in our Intimate God series - God our All. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. // Colossians 1:17
Apr 09, 2023•24 min
This Good Friday Llewelyn brings us the story of God our Judge, reflecting on Jesus' death. The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. - Wilhelm Stekel
Apr 07, 2023•19 min
This Palm Sunday, Beth bring us the next message in our Intimate God series, Our Saviour God.
Apr 02, 2023•28 min
This week Llewelyn bring us the next message in our intimate God series, Our Healer God. He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
Mar 26, 2023•33 min
This week Beth bring us the next message in our Intimate God series, God our Father. Reading Luke 15:11-32, Beth looks at God our Father who..... is more patient and more gracious than we can ever imagine waits for us, always hopeful, and filled with compassion runs to us and showers us with affection not only forgives, but honours us in His Kingdom
Mar 19, 2023•38 min
This week Llewelyn bring us a message of God as our intimate friend. He explores what it means to truly be friends with God through Moses' journey of friendship with Him. “The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him” – Psalm 25:14
Mar 12, 2023•41 min
This week Beth bring us the next message in our intimate God series, God our protector. Psalm 91 describes a God with a heart to protect us and provide a safe place for our mind and soul. Do we know our intimate God this way? How well do we trust in his power to protect us body, mind and soul?
Mar 05, 2023•40 min
This week Llewelyn bring us the next message in our Intimate God series, titled Our Lover God. "Do you love me?" These are the words that Jesus said to Peter on the beach after his resurrection. How would you answer that question?
Feb 26, 2023•43 min
This week Beth launches our new series, Our Intimate God. This week we look at God, our intimate creator. He created us in his own image and declared us to be very good. He lovingly formed us and breathed his own spirit of life into us.
Feb 19, 2023•43 min
This week Judith brings us a message from Philippians 4:4-9, and a reflection on Psalm 33. Reread Psalm 33, or perhaps listen to it sung (see links below). What truth about God stands out to you? What is God’s perspective on your value and your identity, and how does that influence your relationship with Him? How can you anchor your thoughts in His Truth this week? Psalm 33 by the Psalms Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjFIm_513t4 Psalm 33 Song by Jason SIlver - https://www.youtube.com...
Feb 05, 2023•20 min
This week Beth concludes our Cultivating Kingdom Culture series by exploring what it means to practice our values. She leaves us with the following questions to reflect upon; Do you love the church? If not, why not? How does Roman’s 12:1-2 inform that? Do you possess a God-controlled perspective of yourself? Is there something of your individual attitude you need to repent of to serve the church? Does our practice at APBC reflect the picture Paul paints for us in vs 9-21? Are we moving towards i...
Jan 29, 2023•37 min
This week Llewelyn continues our short series, Cultivating Kingdom Culture. Exploring our belief in our values he leaves us with the following questions; Which approach are you tempted by: practice without belief (walking dead), Values without belief (The yes man/woman) or belief without values (atomic bomb)? Do you believe Jesus and the Kingdom mission is worth the sacrifice? How do you/can you “set your mind on the Spirit”? Do you feel that the Holy Spirit can use the APBC values to cultivate ...
Jan 22, 2023•33 min
This week Beth brings us the first message in our 3 week series called Cultivating Kingdom Culture based in Romans 12. Revisiting our vision statement, we start by looking at how we form our values. Exploring how the Kingdom of God is a stark contrast to the world we live in, and if we want to form Kingdom values we need to be immersed in the things of God.
Jan 15, 2023•39 min
This week John brings us a message from 1 Peter 1. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. // 1 Peter 1: 3-5...
Jan 08, 2023•30 min
Welcome to 2023! This week Sam joins us to bring a message from the book of Romans. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. [Romans 12:9]
Jan 01, 2023•41 min
This week as we continue our Advent series we were joined by Alisha Dutschke. Reading through Luke 1:26-56 she leaves us with the following questions; Do we believe that God can only work through people who we expect, or do we trust that God can work through those who seem unexpected? Are there areas in your life where God is challenging your expectations? Are you, like Mary, willing to have your worldview flipped upside down, and voluntarily participate in how God is working, even if it is diff...
Dec 04, 2022•27 min
This week Llewelyn brings us the first message in our Advent series as we read the story of Christmas as told in the gospel of Luke. Starting in Luke 1:5-25 he asks us the following question; Will you allow God’s story to pass you by or will you allow it to reshape your view of the world and join him in his story, in his Kingdom mission?
Nov 27, 2022•28 min
