Saved And Sealed
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/07/25. This talk offers a little bit more details about the simplicity of being saved and the guarantee of God's love and blessing.

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/07/25. This talk offers a little bit more details about the simplicity of being saved and the guarantee of God's love and blessing.
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 08/07/25. God reveals the extent of praying in tongues and some of the many aspects that come into play. God has lovingly revealed the extent of this reality more clearly than we realise.
Delivered by Byron Carragher 29/06/25. This talk is an overview of the Book of Revelation (form of apocalyptic literature in scripture) that details a prophets symbolic dreams of visions. It is not a secret code for deciphering the date of Jesus' return. This overview explains history's pattern and God's promise to defeat evil and restore all things new - partnering with those who endure (overcome) by the blood of the lamb and the word of his testimony. A MP4 video is also available to view or d...
The Name Of The Lord Delivered by Mitchell Lever 22/06/25. Throughout the Bible, God is known by many names, These names help us to better understand God's nature toward us. If we don't know who God is or what he can do, we can simply ask his name and he will reveal himself to us! A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/c3xmHplVGRk
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 20/06/25. There is an intriguing scripture in the gospel of John that reveals that our works surpassing that of Christ's. 'John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father'. It is interesting for two reasons... the first is the statement that we will have the potential to do the works of Christ (miracles)...and the second, which is the most...
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 17/06/25. One of the greatest promises we receive from God is the ability to clear our conscience from our human failings and limitations. The reason is obvious when we think about it... it is almost impossible to serve God when we are guilty or worthless. Thus, God reinforces the fact that he is greater than our conscience and he motivates us towards greater and more effective service.
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 15/06/25. The death and resurrection of Christ enabled God to introduce an far better covenant than the one it replaced. Our covenant begins with the personal anointing (indwelling) of the Holy Spirit. Due to the frailty of human beings, a system is also needed that can successfully deal with our future sins and shortcomings. To meet these needs, God introduced a covenant ruled by mercy and grace (MERCY = Not getting the judgement we deserve. GRACE = Getting forgiv...
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 11/06/25. No one has ever seen God so our image of him and our understanding of his nature comes from what we read and what we are told. It is vital that as Spirit filled people we present God in the right image and the right likeness. It is very easy to present God from our point of view, but it is far better using the wisdom that God has given us and present him in a more balanced and truthful light... peoples lives depend on this truth. No notes provided.
Delivered by Mitchell Lever 08/06/25. As people we constantly find ourselves in situations of waiting. Whether we are waiting for a bus, for the end of the working day, to finish a degree or training, or for a bad situation to resolve, we are required to wait. In our relationship with God we are also required to wait for blessing, provision, guidance, etc. He has promised that those who wait upon him will be taken care of and made strong. What we need to consider is HOW God has instructed us to ...
God Cares For You More Than You Think Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 13/05/25. Gods word has the answer for all aspects of our weaknesses and fears... The following list reveals just how widespread God's care is for the human race... particularly those who are trying to walk in his ways. Scriptural References. Joh 14:27, 1Pet 5:6-7, Joh 14:18, Psa 46:1, Psa 34:17, 1Cor 14:33, Psa 32:8, Rom 8:37-39. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/...
Delivered by Chris Tankey 11/05/25. When Christians think about the foundations of Christianity, they most often, quite rightly, think and speak about his torture and horrific death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead, the empty tomb, and his appearances after his resurrection. But Jesus' burial in an identifiable tomb is a critical link in the chain of events. Not surprisingly, such a critical event in the chain of events, attracts controversy and commentary. I apologise for the qua...
Opening The Box From The Wrong End Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 9/05/25. The human race greatly needs simple instructions. When we open a 'do it yourself' box (our life choices), we need to open it the right way up and look for the instructions... humanity tends to do the opposite. People make the mistake of believing that God is the cause wars and many afflictions that have sprung up through human history. That is not the case. It is humanity who rejects and defies God and change all creative...
Who Am I Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 27/04/25. Many of us must wonder from time to time why the Lord chose us to do what has to be done. Self-doubt is a good thing in the beginning because it helps us understand the need to trust in God and his purposes... after that... we need to walk by faith and let the Lord do his work through us. Scriptural References. Exo 3:11, Act 7:22-28, Exo 7:10-12, Jud 6:15-16, Jer 1:6-8, Est 4:11, Luk 5:8-9, 1Cor 12:18-19, Mar 16:20. A PDF copy of the talk notes i...
Making The Weak Strong Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/04/25. Just A few observations to consider. Scriptural References. Act 1:8, 2Cor 1:3-4, Gal 6:2-5, Pro 19:17, Eph 4:16. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9
Delivered by Pastor Bill Allen on 11th April 2025.
Delivered by Mitchell Lever 06/04/25. Given To Hospitality. The Bible tells us that there is no greater love than when a person lays down their life for a friend. The scriptures further encourage us to be "given to hospitality", sharing this great love not only with friends, but also with strangers. Scriptural References. Rom 12:9-13, 1 Pet 4:7-10, Luk 6:32-36, 1Kin 17:8-24, Mat 25:34-36, Gal 6:10. A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?cat...
The Touchstone. Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 06/04/25. The touchstone has been an essential method for testing the purity of gold and silver for 4000 years. This is scripturally mentioned with Abraham having much wealth in gold and silver (GEN 13:2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold). Historically, a method of testing was essential to separate counterfeit and fake precious metals, and to also establish overall purity. There are two known ways to test the purity of gold a...
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 01/042/25. Our spoken testimony is to be a truthful account of what God has done for us. It is important that we give the details as accurately and honestly as possible. Telling others of what God has done for us (witness or testimony), can lead to the saving of their own lives as well. Our testimony is the primary contact and most vital tool that God has with those that are in the world. Out testimony acts as proof of God's position and status, giving credibility ...
Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 23/02/25. Building Yourself Up. The revelation from God that we are created for a positive purpose and the fact that he is prepared to reveal these purposes, is the most wonderful knowledge that any human could ever experience. The opportunity to be anointed (enlivened) by God's Spirit and the promise of eternal life almost seems too good to be true. The bible not only reveals these truths, but also reveals the best way to deal with problems as well. A PDF copy of ...
Delivered by Mitchell Lever 16/03/25. When problems arise in life we often feel the need to seek justice. Naturally we want to resolve things our own way. God has a better way which involves mercy and forgiveness. This allows him to take care of our problems while we continue forward serving and worshipping. Scriptural References. Mat 18:21-35, 2Sam 14:9-10, 2Sam 14:25-33, 2Sam 15:1-6, 2Sam 18:9-10, 2Sam 14-15, Isa 54:7-10, Eph 4:29. A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://...
Delivered by P Brad Smith 23/02/25. Regardless of how long or by what manner the judgement of God comes, the actual time before the judgement seat is a very fearful thing to those who fail. Judgement and punishment are two different events... First a judge determines guilt or innocence, then upon that determination, reward or punishment is enacted. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A PDF copy of the complete main article is avai...
Delivered by Byron Carragher 16th February 2025. The Bible has a lot to say about 'self' or the nature of mankind, and most of it does not paint a particularly pleasant view of 'self'. There is however a solution... Jesus, who is the ultimate example of self-less, and through his saving grace and the power, we are able to put off the 'self' in contrast to so much of what we see and hear around us in our world today. A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/vid...
Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25. Death And Hell. Part - B. God created the earth and all the various forms of life upon it... he created all the life cycles, all the majesty of perfect function and all the beauty and harmony they reveal. Likewise, God created and controls the spiritual world (he set the conditions for heaven, earth and for hell). Whatever happens to those that fail judgement(the vast majority of everyone ever born), is a choice that God has made, designed created and supporte...
Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25. Death And Hell. Part - A. One of the common mistakes made when trying to interpret the Bible, comes from overlooking the most basic rule of study... comparing scriptures with themselves. The concept of eternal punishing after judgement, is strangely missing from every prominent Old Testament reference. It is very hard to imagine why God would not warn Adam and Eve and numerous other key players in their times right up to Christ, that death would include eterna...
Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 26th January 2025. The apostle John had a special relationship with Jesus. He was the only apostle to reach an old age and he also looked after Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is no surprise that his gospel id full of spiritual treasures. In chapter one, he explains the meaning of God's creation and the treasure that is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. A PDF copy of the Powerpoint presentation is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?categ...
Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 19th January 2025. There are those who believe that certain sins are unforgivable. Others rightly identify sins that have very serious consequences, with many others giving certain sins more power than they actually hold. In light of these mixed beliefs, a few explanations are offered below. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP4 video is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?c...
Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025. Part 2 of this topic. Part 1 was delivered on 1st December 2024. There are thousands of claimed ways to enter the kingdom of God, but only one way offers God's evidence of biblically promised signs and wonders. Sadly, these are rejected by most Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. It is not new for 'religious' people to reject signs and wonders. They killed Jesus for the following reasons... jealousy, hatred, pride and ignorance. It is not surp...
Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025. The Holy Spirit (supernatural power of God) has been the essential source of life from the very beginning. The first miracle enjoyed by mankind was the contents of the fruit from the tree of life... it made eternal possible due to the miraculous life forces it contained. After the fall of man, the Holy Spirit appears as 'fire' in nearly all scriptural observations. It interacts with water, being the two major principles of Spiritual life. The ...
Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 5th January 2025. God's creation was made to be good; nature obeys his commandments and as a result it reflects God's creative power and goodness. Mankind on the other hand was created in God's image. They were given the ability to be creative beings themselves. Unlike God's natural creation, man has the ability to choose to disobey God's commandments. God's overwhelming desire is for all mankind to be reconciled to him. Jesus came to bridge the gulf betwee...
Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th December 2024. One of the greatest causes of the problems we face is that we continually forget (overlook) simple truths. We become so engrossed with short term goals and needs, we tend to overlook far more important long-term requirements. One example of such actions happens very obviously within friendships and marriages. People overlook lifetime opportunities because of momentary disappointments and setbacks... disputes lead to arguments; bitterness sets...