Ferntree Gully Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ferntree Gully Church ADRA Community Service

Menu

Sermons

20240907 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Priorities of Faith in Turbulent Times’ – https://youtu.be/LixyPHKbw-4

20240831 – Samantha Muller – ‘A Fiery Trial’ – https://youtu.be/oWN7qt5wH2M

20240824 – Wantirna Choir / Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Singing On A Firm Foundation’ – / https://youtu.be/KJbAHCvez9E

20240817 – Zion Meleisea – ‘Lamp on the Lampstand’ – https://youtu.be/TmdtUpAlsbw

20240810 – Josh Woods – ‘Lay Down Your Burdens’ – https://youtu.be/1baeTYOED4c

20240803 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Redeemed – No Shoe In’ – https://youtu.be/ZmHntmrKXOo

20240727 – Ruth Wilson – ‘Zipporah – Led By God’ – https://youtu.be/xzgA8RWg26Y

20240720 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Forgiving Yourself Made Easy(er)’ – https://youtu.be/-SOzxl6nChE

20240713 – Chris Waghorn – ‘How Bible League is fulfilling the Great Commission’ – https://youtu.be/bsYE2jwiXW8

20240629 – Dr Robert Wolfgram – ‘I’m standing here because she sat there’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_ZoQtkmGTU

20240615 – Pr Piroshka Vranyakane – ‘Be Transformed’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9jXzC-3U8

20240608 – Daniel Ratcliffe – ‘The Law – Proscription or Description?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CZIWvO_Vus&t=3s

20240601 – Jayden Croft – ‘Kwame Baptism’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfM-AfrK3rY

20240525 – Clint Lee – ‘The Word’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk6em_lQZYg

20240518 – Lindy Kennard – ‘God is Real – To Me’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oV3AOthiRg&t=18s

20240511 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘A ‘Never Give Up’ Tiger Mother’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doLzNScfFUY&t=30s

20240504 – John Weeks – ‘Consequences’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQt9sM7BbPA&t=4s

20240427 – The Assenso Family – ‘Messages From The Assenso Family’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Otjs58NV8Q

20240420 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘The Forgotten Path To Greatness’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJmzu8lyMqk

20240413 – Pastor Russell Bryan – ‘Rebels’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3eVLPnQ0yk

20240406 – Corine Paul – ‘Fearless!’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yWyGz-1PUs

20240330 – Malcolm Preston – ‘That Thursday Night’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQXcCwr8MSA&t=1151s

20240323 – Jeremy Waterstone – ‘Unclean’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plAdFvRTm6Q

20240316 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Forgiveness Made Easy(er)’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bv_G6KEhfU

20240309 – Sue Beament – ‘Choices’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OPu1fauLA

20240302 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Where Did The Time Go? Pt. 2’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX9aC9m1JpQ

20240224 – Sam Assenso – ‘Winners Don’t Quit, Quitters Never Win’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uw8tqVpRmw

20240217 – Barry Buirski – ‘The Jewishness of The Lord’s Prayer’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujqXv1roKfs&t=20s

20240216 – John Beament Funeral Service – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_k7zITDj0I&t=3s

20240210 – John Isaac – ‘Why Church?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTn_TuARj7I&t=22s

20240203 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘God Save The King’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mou7vyxbxbM&t=10s

20240127 – John Weeks – ‘Go Ye Therefore’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi_bliSVc1o&t=2s

20240120 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Where did the time go?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQpsWA6djQ&t=2s

20240106 – Clint Lee – ‘Do we have a message?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whChR6LKQXc

20231230 – Kathrine Swift – ‘Free At Last’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSnMDQbiZkw

20231223 – Christmas Special Service: Gifts for Jesus, Gifts from Jesus – Young Adult Sabbath School Class – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqhhU9hQjb8

20231216 – Lindy Kennard – ‘Tips To Calmly Cope With Depression and Anxiety’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y9JlkE_S3E

20231202 – Malcolm Preston – ‘The 90-minute Mystery’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Mzmc_17XA

20231125 – Sam Assenso – ‘When God Remembers’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_FVEYS1Vj8

20231118 – Denise Allen – ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjVn_Af4M6U&t=35s

20231028 – John Beament – ‘Sowing the wind, reaping the whirlwind’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL5130WIld8&t=3s

20231021 – Special Service ~ United String Ensemble – Pr Paul Kotanko – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3gsTovj9t4&t=2s

20231014 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Blessed Hope – Hold Fast, It’s Nearly Over” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw9HQJIcDOY&t=2s

20231007 – The Assenso Family – ‘Lessons From The Word’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me39P876Y3E&t=82s

20230930 – Euan Bradley – ‘Better Together’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3KHoBor_8w&t=1518s

20230916 – John Beament – ‘Ask Seek Knock’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeK1gjbNzjY&t=35s

20230909 – Sue Beament – ‘Blessings In Unusual Places’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Nv_eP9pgg&t=1s

20230902 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘What is a father’s most important work?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOvGQe0Oahk&t=149s

20230826 – Clint Lee – ‘Forgiveness’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfjm3VaKHRs

20230819 – Denise Allen – ‘Not Cast Aside’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprYy4ZbUEM&t=201s

20230812 – Jeremy Waterstone – ‘Take Up Your Cross’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe7UnAshVDA&t=198s

20230805 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘What should I do God?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxaeP4BGm9c

20230729 – John Weeks – ‘He Leadeth Me’ – https://youtu.be/HgiIqHNh5Nk

20230715 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘What Should I Do, Lord?’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQDJb3I9Bv0

20230708 – Irene Karaglanis – ‘Fully Leaning on Scripture’ – https://youtu.be/ZAZy_4WsoT0

20230701 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘God goes to court against his people’ – https://youtu.be/EaDuTQk9g40

20230624 – Mchaela Jones – ‘I Am Rescued’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QamBuEbUdW4

20230617 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Two Kings & Two Basins’ – https://youtu.be/9yL_jySa4jY

20230610 – Graeme Hawke – ‘Good News of the Gospel’ – https://youtu.be/meJT1xM7IqQ

20230603 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Speaking And Listening’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHOo5oobw_g

20230527 – Pastor Keo – ‘There Is Power In The Gospel’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8pJcO0AAUY

20230520 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘The Power Of Love’ – https://youtu.be/cmfC0zVGp-E

20230513 – Graeme Christian – ‘On Track’ – https://youtu.be/UkDoJ2S5JIs

20230506 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Hope’ – https://youtu.be/Yxp8hOyoFEk

20230429 – John Smilek – ‘Where To Now?’ – https://youtu.be/oWcQ7W1QB6Y

20230422 – Clint Lee – ‘The Mark Of The Church’ – https://youtu.be/Zs9WJWfBg3w

20230415 – Daniel Ratcliffe – ‘Who Are You?’ – https://youtu.be/d47S4m1kHZY

20230401 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit’ – https://youtu.be/0h9WEQyUXC8

20230325 – Sam Assenso – ‘Lost But Inside’ – https://youtu.be/JdPIGKn24yg

20230318 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Faith’ – https://youtu.be/NswN7gKqqBk

20230311 – Pastor Andrew Kapusi – ‘Authentic Christians’ – https://youtu.be/2EOjUclHa2w

20230304 – Justin Bone – ‘My Father’s Garden’ – https://youtu.be/X_ta7zV6uIE

20230225 – Sue Beament – ‘Joseph, God’s plan for his life’ – https://youtu.be/QDsxBCDopuM

20230218 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Knowing God’sWill’ – https://youtu.be/4HfELZICLI4

20230211 – Denise Allen – ‘Why is this book in the Bible’ – https://youtu.be/iL1uIbsmU3A

20230204 – Malcolm Preston – ‘Jephthah’ – https://youtu.be/B7aJF2y1ZsI

20230128 – John Beament – ‘Malachi: The Messenger’ – https://youtu.be/qDXSj_IB-ZY

20230121 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Do you really want God’s plans for your life?’ – https://youtu.be/Q4Kz75npKhI

20230114 – Lindy Kennard – ‘Knowing Jesus, the Truth’ – https://youtu.be/6IvRPsCmjWg

20230107 – John Weeks – ‘Who is in your mind?’ – https://youtu.be/sAgOLKk2J60

20221231 – Denise Allen – ‘Hand in Glove’ – https://youtu.be/pufzCspn0Jw

20221224 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘The Birth of Jesus: A Multicultural Event’ – https://youtu.be/EHgGgW6DeI4

20221217 – Sam Assenso – ‘Certainty amid Uncertainty’ – https://youtu.be/3_fO_ruVEpo

20221210 – Sue Beament – ‘Humble King’ – https://youtu.be/O0QixSoEASc

20221203 – John Weeks – ‘How bold are you in sharing your faith?’ – https://youtu.be/zr5-YRlQSF4

20221126 – Irene Karaoglanis – ‘Distracted’ – https://youtu.be/iuIAUFD6JoM

20221112 – Sam Assenso – ‘New Beginnings – The Experience of Refurbishment’ – https://youtu.be/qxpaJzv3qN4

20221105 – Peter Tung – ‘Liberty of Conscience’ – https://youtu.be/WoO6g-eXs2g

20221029 – John Beament – ‘Following God – 2 Chronicles 17-20’ – https://youtu.be/11ixSpeVwWI

20221022 – Pastor Piroshka Vranyakne-Feith – ‘Encounter God’ – https://youtu.be/bfPvlLaRlC8

20221008 – John Smilek – ‘Love’ – https://youtu.be/Eeqb9f1oWOk

20221001 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Esther: Informed Prayer, Prayerful Action’ – https://youtu.be/9uqIyilRGL8

20220924 – John Beament – ‘Aspects of Paul’s Epistles’ – https://youtu.be/bYdDMFBvrg0

20220917 – Ric Jelfs – ‘Guess who’s coming to dinner’ – https://youtu.be/HTJOAjpHBmk

20220910 – Jeremy Waterstone – ‘Practice What You Preach’ – https://youtu.be/gRaqpIqHOBY

20220903 – Sue Beament – ‘Praise God, He’s my Heavenly Father’ – https://youtu.be/kbqpibpqDEU

20220827 – Mark Harwood – ‘Creation Ministries’ – https://youtu.be/9rnl0v_R7-0

20220820 – Anthony Henriques – ‘Do you really trust Jesus?’ – https://youtu.be/3Pp85YkH4sU

20220813 – Peter Karaoglanis – ‘Identity Theft’ – https://youtu.be/mSYndvaVkTw

20220806 – Euan Bradley – ‘How to be rich’ – https://youtu.be/t55NozTSiP0

20220730 – Daniel Ratcliffe – ‘What happened at the tree’ – https://youtu.be/Q0p_X-9L8Yw

20220723 – Malcolm Preston – ‘The Prophet who knew God so well, but not well enough’ – https://youtu.be/a_p_se-Px9Q

20220716 – Denise Allen – ‘Sin by any other name is still rotten’ – https://youtu.be/LidmMZ1PgxI

20220709 – Rowville Youth – Sermon – https://youtu.be/64xc9KYyOHk

20220702 – Sue Beament – ‘What does it take for God to get your attention?’ – https://youtu.be/9DptnQyz9Vo

20220625 – John Beament – ‘The Second Coming’ – https://youtu.be/aJU1ZmfJLLE

20220618 – Dino Fillipin – ‘Genesis Principles Eroded’ – https://youtu.be/1L4QcodoEiQ

20220611 – Rowville Youth – Presentation/Sermon – https://youtu.be/HnLtpuQLOR4

20220604 – Fentree Gully Seventh-Day Adventist Church – ‘The Blessed Hope Sabbath – Special Programme’ – https://youtu.be/74BisKRFU_g

20220528 – Denise Allen – ‘No Room for Jesus’ – https://youtu.be/yEeRFHCZKOM

20220521 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘The Three Angels Messages drive us to pray’ – https://youtu.be/Let272Rmc6g

20220514 – John Weeks – ‘God’s Mission and Prayer’ – https://youtu.be/XB0sTt5p1hs

20220507 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Mothers & Grandmothers – Naomi & Ruth’ – https://youtu.be/LMHP4Jx3F1Y

20220430 – Nicu Dumbrava – ‘Being Salt in a Sea of Culture’ – https://youtu.be/yCKgWeXnhdE

20220423 – Euan Bradley – ‘Lessons from the past and present’ – https://youtu.be/0kaQ8DoN4Do

20220416 – Sam Assenso – ‘Divine Desired Mirror – An Old Testament great life’ – https://youtu.be/cwVQPzQmC78

20220402 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Sermon on the Amount part 2: Tithing’ – https://youtu.be/jrRkPmngpLk

20220326 – Peter Tung – ‘Church Unity – A history lesson’ – https://youtu.be/GwmfqGxq81k

20220319 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Sermon on the Amount – Part 1’ – https://youtu.be/qyEwBcCF5Ag

20220312 – Sue Beament – ‘Trust’ – https://youtu.be/38A52Ec2sg8

20220305 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘How will we be judged?’ – https://youtu.be/_Ak2BdbNg1I

20220226 – Cliff Maberley – ‘The Parable of the In-Between Time’ – https://youtu.be/tKH9X2lLZDY

20220219 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘When Judgement – Part 2’ – https://youtu.be/L4hRRbZXaaY

20220212 – John Beament – ‘The Book of Hebrews’ – https://youtu.be/CI9Cu1XJh-U

20220205 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘When Judgement – Part 1’ – https://youtu.be/GUZyhRsf3hg

20220129 – Michaela Jones – ‘The Power of One’ – https://youtu.be/clNS_ucgthc

20220122 – John Weeks – ‘The Bible, A Journey of Discovery’ – https://youtu.be/wLzeImT0kZw

20220115 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Lessons learned over the last two years – Part 2’ – https://youtu.be/Xq5YdlWFxvs

20220108 – Sam Assenso – ‘The journey is too great but…’ – https://youtu.be/33u_6WSYSrI

20220101 – Denise Allen – ‘Seeing God through Hosea and Gomer’ – https://youtu.be/Z55UJCKbnmc

20211225 – Denise Allen – ‘Christmas’ – https://youtu.be/zMwIHJZCBvg

20211218 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Lessons learned over the last two years – Part 1’ – https://youtu.be/ktK-y8L-sRs

20211211 – Sam Assenso – ‘Mistaken Identity’ – https://youtu.be/8GzLiUCDzik

20211204 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Today is a day of Good News’ – https://youtu.be/i8M0qXiC-BI

20210731 – Michaela Jones – ‘Social Justice’ – https://youtu.be/1xY3jODkVJo

20210710 – Dino Filipin – ‘Hide and Seek’ – https://youtu.be/2h_Ec65_D7I

20210703 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Will God the Judge Be Judged?’ – https://youtu.be/_v45pgHOTqA

20210626 – Tanya Garner – ‘Are you ready to ‘tap out’?’ – https://youtu.be/nB4wphlpCGY

20210619 – Malcolm Preston – ‘Faith’ – https://youtu.be/2IfkMA6OcDQ

20210522 – Justin Bone – ‘Forgive Yourself’ – https://youtu.be/wUflpBcz1T4

20210515 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Is there really a pre-advent judgement?’ – https://youtu.be/1SWrcY2c0_A

20210508 – John & Sue Beament – ‘Love – Mother’s Day’ – https://youtu.be/IztXvnr84Ko

20210501 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘The Sabbath, Command or Gift?’ – https://youtu.be/MFF5rFgPGIc

20210424 – Craig Gillis – ‘Is God A Narcissist?’ – https://youtu.be/bHA2txry4JQ

20210417 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Forgiveness Made Easy(ier) – Part 4’ – https://youtu.be/xtNFalyykHA

20210410 – Stephen Wong – ‘The Myth of Atheism’ – https://youtu.be/rqPH0u4Iv9c

20210327 – Samuel Schlegal – ‘The Confidence of Peter’ – https://youtu.be/sGHQsI10Cy0

20210320 – Sam Assenso – ‘Nuggets from Witnesses’ – https://youtu.be/C0wuc1XoBko

20210313 – Denise Allen – ‘Cities of Refuge’ – https://youtu.be/6_QJdkYvVtY

20210227 – Jeremy Waterstone – ‘The Art of Distraction’ – https://youtu.be/ubQc0bW8dW0

20210220 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Forgiveness Made Easy(ier) – Part 2’ – https://youtu.be/rATCsx49QmU

20210206 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Forgiveness Made Easy(ier) – Part 1’ – https://youtu.be/4_gRLWTQ_Qw

20210130 – John Beament – ‘Highlights from Isaiah’ – https://youtu.be/9-UAPOcLucg

20210123 – John Chan – ‘Being Like Jesus’ – https://youtu.be/Z4ppFZ5uYfQ

20210116 – Dino Fillipin – ‘Man’s Value to God’ – https://youtu.be/W0XHmazIbJs

20210109 – Pastor Paul Kotanko – ‘Why Come To Church’ – https://youtu.be/a-a5qDnXlEU

20210102 – Malcolm Preston – ‘Baalam’ – https://youtu.be/ylK-tynTerI

20201226 – John Beament – ‘The Life of Christ’ – https://youtu.be/mVz6S_H5DTs

20201212 – Miroslav Doncevic – ‘Thanksgiving’ – https://youtu.be/v9OU8KwuQlE

20201205 – Julie Millet – ‘Your neighbour in Heaven?’ – https://youtu.be/7Cvi5qMkfBE

Weekly Devotional Videos

  • ‘Prison With No Walls: Re-entry Anxiety’

    How are you going readjusting after lockdown? Are you or anyone you know feeling anxious about venturing fully into the world? What practical strategies can help with what has been coined “Re-entry Anxiety?” What spiritual resources can be helpful for this anxiety as well as other anxiety & depression? We’ll find some answers to these questions in the video.
  • ‘Problems Technology Can’t Solve’

    Technology plays a major part in our lives. This week the Australian government committed to reducing the impact of climate change through technology that hasn’t been invented yet. However, there are at least three problems in this world technology can’t solve. What are they? How can they be solved? We’ll find answers to these questions in the video.
  • ‘What Could the Year Ahead Bring?’

    As we soon exit major restrictions, What 'new normal' would you like to live? Would you like to go back to the 'old normal' before COVID-19 if that were possible? Or has the pandemic opened up new possibilities for you? How might the Shmita Year of the Bible help you in the year ahead? To find answers to these questions, as well as what a Shmita Year is, have a look at this video.
  • ‘Rescued!’

    This week little Cleo was found after being abducted for almost three weeks. This has a parallel in The Bible that applies to each and every person on this earth, including you. How so? We’ll see in this video.
  • ‘Lockdowns & Earth’s Final Judgment’

    Here in Melbourne we are finally (more or less) out of lockdown 😊. What was the first lockdown in the Bible? How was this very first lockdown related to Earth’s final judgment? These questions will be answered in the video.
  • ‘Can Shattered Faith Be Restored?’

    We’ve all experienced tragedies or deep disappointments that tested our faith in God. If our faith in God is shattered, Can it be restored? In this video, we will hear from the wife of one of the most powerful men in the world. She describes how she lost faith in God due to the death of her son. Was her faith restored? Watch the video and find out. Maybe you will see yourself in her faith journey.
  • ‘Is God a Greenie?’

    If you were a preacher who had COVID-19 and survived, What spiritual message would you consider the most crucial to share with people after your recovery? We’ll look at a preacher who had an “industrial” version of COVID-19. I found it fascinating what he considered to be the most important message he could preach on afterwards. It was especially surprising considering how much he usually focuses on end-time events. I’m sure you’ll be surprised too.
  • ‘To Vax? or Not to Vax?’

    Spoiler alert! I won’t be saying whether you should or shouldn’t take the COVID-19 vaccine. However, I will be looking at these questions: Although the Bible doesn’t talk about vaccines, What Biblical principles can guide us to take a vaccine or not? Ellen White was alive when the very first vaccine in modern times was developed and given. Did she ever take a vaccine? What principles can we learn from her attitude concerning vaccines? We will look at some answers to these questions in the video.
  • ‘How to Avoid Being Deceived Part 3’

    Following on from last week, How can we discern truth from error in today’s toxic COVID-19 environment? Are there methods we follow in studying Bible doctrines that can help us discern truth in non-religious matters such as COVID-19? How can we discern who to listen to and who to ignore? What about when two opposing sides both seem to be right? We will look at some answers to these questions in the video.
  • ‘Could You Be Deceived? Part 2’

    Following on from last week, What are some common methods that can deceive us? Should we believe everything our favourite preacher says? What inbuilt biases do we have that can inadvertently lead us astray? These are some of the questions we will look at in the video.
  • ‘Could You Be Deceived?’

    When Jesus talked about the end times, he repeated one warning FOUR times. What was this warning? How does the book of Revelation reinforce this dire warning? How can you avoid what Jesus warned about? These are some of the questions we will look at in this video.
  • ‘Remember!... And Do Not Forget!’

    Here in Victoria, we are over the worst of COVID-19 lockdowns. In the future, How will you look back on the past nine months? What lessons have you learned about yourself? What lessons have you learned about God? We'll look at what a retired professional wrestler and a group of people in the Bible have to say on how to relate to past, and present hardships.
  • ‘How’s Your Plan?’

    Have you ever had to give up cherished plans? Did life events deal a blow to things you wanted to do or achieve? Where was God when you thought He was in control of your plans? We look at these questions through the eyes of a heavyweight champion boxer and a person in the Bible.
  • ‘What is Life's Greatest Surprise?’

    What is Life’s Greatest Surprise? What would you nominate as Life’s Greatest Surprise? Life is not fair? Life is unpredictable and can change quickly? Love is a beautiful thing? Or something completely different? In this video I explore what one famous Christian nominated as life’s greatest surprise to him. You might find his answer er…surprising!
  • ‘How is Your Zeal?’

    How has COVID-19 impacted your spiritual zeal? Has being physically cut off from people made you more centred on yourself? Have you lost your enthusiasm for God and His Church amidst the grind of the lockdown and the ease of meeting over zoom in your home? We will look at these questions and the solution in this video.
  • ‘Tireless in Encouraging’

    The longer restrictions go on, it seems like the less motivated we are to care for and encourage each other. What does the Bible tell us to help with this? At the end of the video, instead of a hymn or song, there is an inspiring story of a Jew who met two very different angels a few minutes apart in the Auschwitz extermination camp. The encounter with one of them changed the course of his live. This video will both inspire and motivate you to be an encourager.
  • ‘Facing Our Giants of Fear’

    For many people, fear and anxiety are actually increasing despite the easing of lockdown restrictions. Why? What does the Bible offer to dispel our fears? We look at these questions in this week’s video.
  • ‘Laughing Through Lockdown?’

    What does the Bible say about laughter? What if you are in a season of grief, depression or mourning? What does the Bible say about laughter in those circumstances? We’ll take a look at these questions in the video. At the end of the video is a hymn about laughter.
  • ‘Spiritual Spring Clean’

    If winter spirituality was about developing our spiritual roots through Bible Study & prayer, What is the spiritual significance of Spring? What are the two main elements of a spiritual spring clean? We’ll take a look at these questions in the video.
  • ‘When God Says “No”’

    Have you ever been disappointed with God because He answered “No” to a cherished prayer? Can you accept what you don’t understand? Can you still see God’s plan when it didn’t go the way you thought or wanted it to go? We’ll take a look at these and other questions.
  • ‘What Makes a Great Father?’

    With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday we take a look at Fathers. In particular, we look at the fathering lessons from someone who was both a father, and a step father - to the same person! Who could this be? Also, What if you didn’t have the benefit of a father when you were growing up? We’ll take a look at these questions. At the end of the video, there is a heart warming and inspirational video of fathers and children talking about how they feel about each other. It is a real tear jerker you don’t want to miss.
  • ‘Storms That Make Us Stronger’

    How do the storms of life affect our faith? Are we stronger spiritually with each storm-like trial? What is God’s purpose for the storms in our lives? We will look at these questions in the video.
  • ‘Where Is Your Bunker?’

    What hope do we have for shelter in the storms of life? What is going to be the only safe shelter in these days we find ourselves in and in the last days? We will look at these questions in this video.
  • ‘Caring For the Little Ones’

    Should we be concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on the physical and mental health of children? What can we do to help them through this difficult time? How can we help our children and grandchildren spiritually in this time of COVID-19? We’ll look at a story in the Bible where children’s needs were considered by an adult. We will also look at various strategies for our little ones physical, mental and spiritual health.
  • ‘What's Your Focus?’

    In times of trial and difficulties, Where should our focus be? Is there any connection between our focus and our quality of sleep? What does the Bible teach about our focus and sleep? We’ll look at the unusual connection between these two things in this video.
  • ‘Complacency - Part 2’

    Continuing on from last time, How can we avoid complacency as we wait for Jesus return? What can we do spiritually? What does Jesus desire us to do while we are waiting so we can avoid complacency? We'll look at Jesus' answer to these questions.
  • ‘Complacency - Part 1’

    Complacency was at least partly blamed for the explosion of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases and the subsequent lockdown. What part of our spiritual lives do we face the greatest temptation to be complacent? What are the consequences of this complacency? On what subject did Jesus issue seven warnings in a row on avoiding complacency? We will examine these questions.
  • ‘Punished For Kindness???’

    Is the saying “No good deed goes unpunished” true? Are there any downside to kindness in the Bible? What are the benefits of kindness stated in the Bible? Join me as we explore these questions.
  • ‘R U OK?’

    Is it wrong or bad for Christians to have anxiety or depression? Is anxiety or depression a sin, a sign of weakness or a lack of faith in God? Did men and women in The Bible ever get anxious or depressed? We look at answers to these questions in this week’s video.
  • ‘Why a Time of Sheltering?’

    Is this time of sheltering a waste of time? Would God prefer we are always active for Him rather than sheltering? Has God used times of sheltering for His people before to prepare them for His purposes? What might God do though you and I during and after this time of sheltering?
  • ‘Lost on Mt Disappointment’

    Have you ever been lost and away from God on your own metaphorical Mt Disappointment? Have you ever questioned God’s care and concern for you? How does God relate to us in these circumstances? We will look at these questions in this video.
  • ‘Winter Spirituality’

    How do the seasons affect our spiritual life? How can we maximize the winter months to enhance our walk with God? What can we learn from trees to help us with our winter spirituality? I will examine these questions and more. At the end of the devotional, there is a beautiful video clip to the music of the first movement of the Winter Concerto of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.
  • ‘Understanding the Times’

    What does how a pilot flies a plane have to do with understanding our time in Bible prophecy? How are we to understand the times we live in from a Bible prophetic point of view? Does Coronavirus COVID-19 fit into this picture? We'll be looking at these questions and more in this week's video.
  • ‘Two Treasuries’

    Do you own your possessions or do your possessions own you? Have you been thinking about your lifestyle before Coronavirus COVID-10? Are you enjoying a quieter life and are maybe looking to simplify your life? What guidance does Jesus give about our possession? Let's look for some answers in "Two Treasuries" this week.
  • ‘Hope’

    The Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said that "hope is the most evil of evils because it prolongs man's torment.” Is this true? Does the hope God offers merely prolong our torment? Let's have a look and see.
  • ‘Mothers & Trust’

    The Bible has many masculine images of God. We know Him as God the Father, Jesus was a man and God is sometimes depicted as a warrior and defender. But on this Mother's Day weekend, we ask the question, Are there any feminine of motherly images of God in the Bible? Let's look together and see.
  • ‘Thanksgiving & Gratitude’

    Can we be thankful in the time of COVID-19? Have you given thanks to God during these times? What does the Bible say about the effect on gratitude and thanksgiving upon us? In this video, we will explore these questions.
  • ‘Who Is God Good To?’

    Who is God good to? Is He only good to those who follow Him? Is He still good to those who don't acknowledge Him or are hostile to Him? Find out what the Bible has to say on this topic.
  • ‘Worry’

    What sort of things are Australians worried about? How can we worry less worry and trust more? In this video, I look at what Jesus had to say on this timely topic.
  • ‘Peace and Easter’

    In this Easter video message, I begin by asking “What’s the least claimed promise of Jesus?” Spend the next few minutes to discover what and why. Along the way, find out how to have peace in this world despite troubles.
  • ‘Habits’

    Good spiritual habits to practice during the COVID-19 lock down when you can't go to Church.

Archives