Chris Lane Life is full of change, challenges & contradictions. For the Christian, these changes, challenges and contradictions can seem particularly acute. That is until you grasp the truth that the Power of Paradox is at the heart of the Christian walk, and can lead to a new and dynamic faith and creativity.
Mark Helvadjian, Stephanie Helvadjian As we continue to look at what it means to have Freedom in Jesus, Mark and Stephanie Helvadjian discuss what it looks like in their lives to walk in freedom inspite of the trials and troubles which come.
In a time where we are all looking for freedom from restrictions, and to be ‘free’ from the pandemic, have we ever asked the question, what is true freedom? As we look at Galatians 5:1 we find the answer and learn how Jesus has truly made us free.
Jenna Heyns • 1 Samuel 17 v32-40, Genesis 16 v1-4, Isaiah 40 v31 How good are you at waiting? More often than not, when God speaks a promise over our life there involves a season of waiting before we see it come to pass. Waiting can be difficult. But as we look at various people in the Bible who had to wait, we can learn how to wait well.
Mark Helvadjian • John 4:4-39 As we start our Summer Series of talks, Mark looks at the story of the Woman at the well found in John 4:1. As we unpack together, we see the radical love of Jesus which has come for us all, offering living water to satisfy our deepest thirst.
Richard Gathard • Joshua 3:1 - 4:7 Who knows that being in the middle of something is the most difficult place to be? At beginning of something you have hope, at the end, you have the answer, but in the middle is where you’re most alone. But the middle is also where God does his best work.
Mark Helvadjian During the past 18 months, we have seen certain aspects of society shift from what they once were, with many having a negative impact on our lives and others. So what should our response be as God’s Church and how is God calling His people to respond at this time?
Mark Helvadjian • 27 June 2021
Panel | 20 June 2021
Jenna Heyns | 13 June 2021
Richard Gathard | 6 June 2021
Mark Helvadjian | 30 May 2021
Jenna, Denise and Mark answer questions relating to the Stand Strong series.
As we continue in our series, Stand Strong, we look at the Helmet of Salvation and how it has been designed to protect our minds in the midst of the battle. Rather than being a one-time event, we see that we have our part to play in putting on the helmet daily.
As we continue in our series, Stand Strong, we look at the Helmet of Salvation and how it has been designed to protect our minds in the midst of the battle. Rather than being a one-time event, we see that we have our part to play in putting on the helmet daily.
As we continue in our series, Stand Strong, we look at the Helmet of Salvation and how it has been designed to protect our minds in the midst of the battle. Rather than being a one-time event, we see that we have our part to play in putting on the helmet daily.
What do you hope for? Is it based on wishful thinking or an absolute certainty? As we continue in our series looking at the Armour of God, we unpack together the Shield of Faith and see that in order to stand strong, we need a hope based on the assurance of God’s word.
How do we stand strong in the Gospel of peace? Denise reinforces that our strength comes from God alone and how the gospel of peace is our deliverance and the destruction of the enemy.
How is your heart? In need of protection? As we continue our Stand Strong talk series looking at the Armor of God, we arrive at verse 14b and the Breastplate of Righteousness. Seeing how it is designed to protect our hearts, we look at why our hearts need protecting and how the breastplate of righteousness does this in our lives.
What is ‘Truth’ to you? Is it an absolute, something that doesn’t change, or is it relative, something that can be different for different people? As we look at the second part of the Belt of Truth in the armour of God, we see that the truth of who God is, and who we are in Him, isn’t defined by us, but rather by God himself. Mark then does a fact check on some common deviations from God’s truth.
As we continue our talk series ‘Stand Strong’, looking at how we put on the full armour of God, we discuss the first item in the armour, the Belt of Truth and ask the questions, Why a belt and what truth?
Imagine if you could wear a special armor which enabled you to stand strong in the face of opposition. Would you wear it? As we start a new talk series, Stand Strong, we look at the armor which God provides for each of us and how we can use it to stand strong.
As we continue looking at our purpose in a ‘Christ-First’ world, we realise that our purpose is more than ‘doing’, that our ultimate purpose is about our response to what Christ has done for us. Looking at Romans 12:1, we see that while Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins, we are called to offer ourselves as a sacrifice of praise.
Which world do you live in? Do you live in a ‘Me-First’ world or a ‘Christ-First’ world? Understanding and answering this question will determine how we fulfil the purposes God has for us. Looking at John 12:20-27 and Jesus’ own words, this first part of a two-part talk challenges us to assess which world we truly live in and what our purpose should be.
God promises to provide for all our needs and yet we find that often we look to others before Him. Why is this? Mark looks at 5 common blocks we experience when it comes to God’s promise of provision and gives us some practical ways in which we can rightly respond.
In a time where being protected from the virus is top of mind for us all, we recognise that our hearts and minds are also in need of protecting. As we look at the Bible, we see that not only is the Lord our protection in these current difficult times but that we are also protected for all eternity.
Do you long for a type of peace which isn’t based on the ever-changing circumstances around you? A peace which is sure and certain. In this new mini talk series, Mark encourages us to seek Jesus First, and that as we do, we realise that Jesus offers each of us a peace which is not of this world
Denise unpacks John 15:5 and emphasises that in order to bear fruit, the only thing required from us is to to completely rely on Jesus. One of the ways we abide in Jesus is through prayer and Denise shows us how we can develop our prayer life with Him.
As we head into Christmas, the biggest challenge we face in abiding is the danger of busyness. But have we ever asked ourselves, why do we get busy? In this thought-provoking talk, Mark compares the story of Mary and Martha and our tendency to hide. Contrasted to the story of Mary, Jesus' mother, and her response to the Lord.
In this talk, Chris Lane reflects on the amazing privilege we in walking with the Holy Spirit - one of the benefits in "Abiding in Christ."
