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Evangelise or fossilise

HOW DID PAUL EVANGELIZE? WARN. WEEP. WORK. Paul did not approach evangelism casually. He carried a message that had to be delivered, a burden that could not be suppressed, and a mission that demanded everything he had. (Acts 20:20-21, 31; 1 Thessalonians 2:9) PAUL WARNED — THE URGENCY OF HIS MESSAGE “I ceased not to warn every one night and day…” (Acts 20:31) Paul understood that lost men are not merely confused. Apart from Christ they are condemned already. He warned because sin is serious. Judgment is certain. Hell is real. Eternity is forever. And Christ is the only Savior. Paul did not soften the truth to make sinners comfortable. He preached “repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). Notice the intensity — “I ceased not.” Notice the individuality — “every one.” Notice the persistence — “night and day.” He preached publicly, but he also dealt with people personally — “publickly, and from house to house” (Acts 20:20). Evangeli...
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Red belly black snake

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 Last year we were minding Pickles our daughter’s and grandsons beagle in our small backyard. I had built a small dam one brick high at the back door of our garage to stop overflow rainwater flowing through where my library is stacked. To protect the little dam I had a piece of vinyl to keep rainwater out and to protect the surface whenever to brought the lawn mower over it. And there was pickles barking at the vinyl. I lifted the vinyl and found a red bellied black snake under the vinyl between the garage back door and the little brickwork dam. It became aggressive. Super aggressive. Quickly I got Pickles and Lorelle inside the kitchen glass sliding door. The black snake was about two metres long. It had flattened its neck out and it had begun blindly attacking and biting anything close to it as it travelled up the ramp to us safely behind the glass sliding door. It bit at the brickwork of the house time after time after time in its blind aggression before it took...
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Saxon crypt Chapel of St Wilfred 672.

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Peace

There are seasons when life feels stable, predictable, and easy to understand. Then there are seasons when almost everything seems uncertain. Plans change, health concerns arise, relationships become complicated, financial pressure increases, the future looks unclear, and questions begin to multiply faster than answers. In moments like these, peace can feel almost impossible to hold on to. Yet throughout his ministry, Dr. David Jeremiah has consistently reminded believers that biblical peace does not depend on perfect circumstances. It comes from knowing who God is, trusting what He has promised, and learning to rest in His presence even when life remains unsettled. This emphasis has been especially visible in Turning Point's recent teaching series  Encouraging Words for Discouraging Times , which has included messages centered on God's presence, His sovereignty, prayer, perseverance, and peace. But these themes are not limited to one sermon series. They reflect convictio...
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My times

In Psalm 31, David describes his “affliction,” the “distress” of his soul, and his “grief” over the fact that “my life is spent with sorrow” and he has “become like a broken vessel” (vv. 7–12). But rather than give in to despair, he prays, “I trust in you, O Lᴏʀᴅ; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hand” (vv. 14–15). My times are in your hands. I first came across these words from psalm 31 on a wall hanging in Glen Innes while on a pastoral visit. It was an elderly widows strong encouragement. The words were turned into a hymn last century by William Freeman Lloyd Each verse is well worthy of your consideration. 1 My times are in Your hand; my God, I wish them there! My life, my friends, my soul, I leave entirely to Your care. 2 My times are in Your hand whatever they may be, pleasing or painful, dark or bright, as You know best for me. 3 My times are in Your hand; why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 My times are i...
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Enough

Phil 4:19 God’s Actuality My God God’s Ability. Shall supply God’s Abundance All your need God’s Allowance According to His riches in Christ Jesus
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Waiting

Waiting rarely feels like progress. We live at a pace God never asked us to keep — and when He asks us to slow down, the stillness can feel like being left behind. The word "hurry" shows up far more in our vocabulary than it does in God's plan. But the quiet seasons aren't empty ones. Often they're where the deepest work happens — where God "patiently, deliberately, steadily, moulds us in the shadows," preparing us for what He'll do later in the light. What looks like a delay is usually formation. Scripture doesn't promise waiting will be easy — only that it won't be wasted: "Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him." — Psalm 37:7 Notice the rest built into that verse. Not the rest of giving up, but the rest of trusting the One who holds the timing. You don't have to force the door open. Where is God asking you to wait right now? Share below — let's encourage one another to trust His timing.
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Preaching to Men

REACHING MEN, GROWING MEN: VIBRANT CHURCH Many churches say they want to reach men, but their approach often works against that goal. Men are not looking for a watered-down message, religious code language, or a service stripped of urgency. They respond to truth, purpose, challenge, and a clear mission. Reaching men does not require changing the gospel. It requires communicating the gospel with clarity, courage, and conviction. POINTED PREACHING Stop apologizing for what the Bible says. Men need preaching that identifies sin, demands change, calls for faith, and insists upon obedience. Preaching should confront the conscience—not merely soothe the emotions. Speak directly. Make the issue clear. Press for a decision. Men respect a preacher who knows what he believes, says what he means, and refuses to soften the truth to avoid offending people. This does not mean preaching with arrogance or cruelty. It means preaching with biblical authority. A trumpet that gives an uncert...
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Sovereignty of God

States, borders, Only one sovereign :God Sov: Over. Reign. Total control Self determination in nations. God is over all. Infinite power rule reign Who is in charge ? PM? Divides denominations Psalm 99:1 PSA 103 PSA 115:3 135:6 This should comfort us. A biblical truth at odds with humanism autonomy and independence. Genesis 11. The tower of humanism. God was in control. Or Joseph Gen 45-50 God meant it for good. 50:20,21 Because God is sovereign 1. I will reverence Him. Prov. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom 1:8 2. I Will respond in obedience to Him It promotes obedience. Eli had 2 rebellious kids Shiloh. Samuel. Speak Lord for your servant hears. 1Sam 3:11-13, 18. Genesis 18:25 3. I will worship Him David wanting to build temple. 1Chron 22:8 Instead he raised the money. Then worshipped 1 Chron 29:10-12 1 Chronicles 29:10-19 ESV Therefore David blessed the LORD in the presence of all the assembly. A...
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