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Listen to the weekly podcast of Inspire Church in Sydney, Australia led by Pastor John McMartin. We believe that growing people change. As you listen we hope you are challenged and equipped to make meaningful changes as you grow spiritually. Watch our full weekend worship experiences at inspirechurc…

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    Bring People to Jesus | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 25:51


    To see people enter a relationship with Christ is a mission all believers must carry. Here, Ps. James encourages us to take a step of faith to lead those around us to Christ because it is in Him that the answers to life's struggles are found!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Blow the Trumpet | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 20:02


    Join us for a powerful message inspired by Joel 2:15-16 and Matthew 28:19-20, urging believers to rise up and proclaim the gospel. The world is in need of Jesus, and the time to act is now! This sermon reminds us that we are His hands and feet, called to reach the lost, make disciples, and spread His love wherever we go.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Trust In the Lord | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 27:15


    Many of us trust in things—money, relationships, or even our own understanding—but true peace comes from trusting God alone.This message unpacks Proverbs 3:5-6 and challenges us to fully surrender to God's plan. Whether you're struggling with doubt or just need encouragement, this sermon will help you refocus your faith.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Why We Need to Fast Pt. 2 | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 28:14


    Continuing on his previous sermon about fasting, Ps. James unpacks how fasting helps us repent, reset and realign ourselves. –Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    The Keys to the Kingdom | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 30:03


    Jesus has given us the keys to the kingdom—the authority to bind, loose, open doors, and walk in faith! In this sermon, we dive deep into what it means to have spiritual authority and how we can use our God-given keys to overcome challenges, live victoriously, and bring others to Christ.You have the keys—it's time to use them! Watch, be encouraged, and step into your God-given authority today.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Going Deeper with God | Pastor Marchella Quartiero

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 30:18


    In this powerful message, we explore Ezekiel 47 and the vision of the river flowing from the temple—a symbol of the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. From ankle-deep faith to fully surrendering and being carried by the current of God's presence, this sermon challenges us to move beyond the shallow and dive deeper into a life of trust, obedience, and transformation.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Why We Need to Fast | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 27:32


    Fasting is an essential part of our spiritual growth and strengthens our relationship with God. In this sermon, Ps. James explains why fasting is an integral spiritual discipline, the difference between fasting and abstinence and how it helps keep God at the center of our lives.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Spiritual Progression | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 30:41


    In our walk with Christ, moving forward requires action. Just like walking in the natural, our spiritual journey involves taking steps—hearing God's Word and putting it into practice. In this message, we dive into the book of James to explore how we can progress spiritually and grow in our relationship with God.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Profiting Through Trials | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 26:32


    Trials aren't meant to break you; they're meant to build you! In this message from James 1, Ps. James highlights how God uses challenges to grow and strengthen us. Here, we are taught how to see adversity as opportunity, seek God's wisdom in tough seasons and to stand firm in our faith and grow spiritually.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    The Nature of the Church | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 33:08


    When we think of the church, do we think of a building or something deeper? Here, Ps. Oral explores the true meaning of the church as a community of believers, called to worship God, grow and serve together.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    What Does God Require of Me? | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 24:46


    As we enter into the new year, we must ask ourselves, what does God require of us? Whatever it may be, big or small, we must endeavour to align ourselves with God's plans and purpose. How we act that out is explored in Micah 6, which encourages us to not just be a hearer but doer of the Word!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    The Choice is Yours | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 28:57


    This sermon challenges us to decide whom we will serve—God or the distractions of the world. Through various biblical stories and personal experiences, Ps. Oral reminds us that our faith is not just a tradition but a personal decision.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Our Life a Vessel for God's Purpose | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 24:42


    Our God has uniquely created us with purpose and gifts. We are called to live out these purposes and gifts for His glory. Looking at the story of Mary and her encounter with the angel Gabriel, we can see how, by embracing God's plans, we have the potential to transform not just our lives but generations to come!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    The Word of God | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 27:45


    Here, Ps. Oral speaks an impactful message about the importance and power of God's Word throughout all seasons of life! Learn how the Word of God can guide, correct, provide strength and grow your spiritual maturity. Let's remember to stay rooted in God's Word for true fulfillment and victory.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Prophecies of the Messiah Through Lineage | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 25:58


    This message reminds us of the blessings of obedience, the fruitfulness of praise, and God's ability to bring life to what seems broken. This message dives into trust, restoration, and the transformative power of praise, reminding us that God's Word holds practical truths for our everyday lives. –Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    It's Time to Come Home | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 30:40


    No matter how far you've wandered, there's always a place for you in God's love. Here, Ps. Oral explores the story of the prodigal son as a powerful reminder of reconciliation, forgiveness and joy. –Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchSupport the show

    Instructions to Children and Parents  | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 32:27


    Parenting and guiding children is an experience that has existed throughout the ages. Thankfully, in Ephesians 6, the Bible equips us with the essential tools to be the best parent and child we can be to our family. –Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    I Am Ready | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 37:17


    Here, Pastor Oral explores the theme of unwavering commitment to God's calling. Acts 21 depicts the strength of Paul's faith to knowingly and willingly head into danger in order to follow God. Let us strive to live authentically and consistently in faith, reflecting Christ in every area of our lives—even when it goes against societal norms.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Effective Ministry | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 37:18


    No matter your location, title, or status, God's purpose for your life goes beyond credentials—He's called you to be effective exactly where you are. In this message Ps. James explores how we are equipped to be ministers in our everyday environments: workplaces, homes, neighbourhoods, and beyond.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Baptism | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 17:30


    In this message, we dive into Acts Chapter 19 and explore the importance of baptism, repentance, and the Holy Spirit's role in changing our lives. In this chapter, Paul explains how being baptised is more than just an outward ritual but a reflection of a genuine change of heart to a commitment to following Christ.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Positioned by Connection | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 29:54


    Acts 18 shows how God places certain people in our lives with divine purpose. Through the conviction of the Holy Spirit, we will know who God is asking us to reach out to, and He will give us the strength and grace to minister to them.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    God Wants to Be Known | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 31:33


    In Acts 17, Paul highlights the contrast between being religious and truly knowing God. Echoing Paul's thoughts, Pastor Oral encourages us to go beyond what being a Christian may look like and instead intentionally grow a genuine, fulfilling relationship with God.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Trusting God's Guidance | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 28:05


    In this powerful sermon, Ps. James explores how we can trust God's guidance in every aspect of our lives. Acts 16 provides many examples of God closing and opening doors, creating divine connections, making hindrances into opportunities, and bringing people to Christ through the Gospel.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Faith Beyond the Test | Pastor Ryan McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 33:07


    Guest speaker, Ps. Ryan McDowell shared an impactful and insightful message about faith. Having, outworking and building our faith is serious, spiritual, hard work. Join us as we explore what it means to have genuine, kingdom-level faith that moves you beyond life's trials!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Saved By Grace | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 33:11


    When the early church had to navigate through the customs of what they had known as Jews and what the redemptive Gospel now allowed, Paul & Barnabas' letter in Acts 15 held the answers. Above all, our relationship with Jesus is paramount to our salvation, not what is externally seen but what is happening internally.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Open Your Heart | Pastor Shane Willard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 38:42


    Here, guest speaker Ps. Shane Willard breaks down how the critical thought in 1 John 3 is love and how it opens the door to experiencing eternal life now and shuts the door to darkness and death.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    The Power of Application | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 28:15


    As believers, a key component of our faith is outworking it! The revelations we get from reading our Bible and the charges God puts upon us as we deepen our relationship with Him are all meant to alter how we live our lives and impact those around us for the better.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurchInstagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Fatherhood | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 31:32


    In honour of Father's Day here, Ps. Oral looks at what fatherhood means in scripture and his personal experience. There are various challenges that fatherlessness has on individuals and society. Still, God's amazing love can heal and restore the impact that has on us!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the show

    Commissioned for Purpose | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 32:40


    In Acts 13, we see the importance of continually deepening our relationship with God and how that flows into our public ministry. Our time with God should not be limited to Sundays but be sought after throughout our daily lives!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Believe It When It Happens | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 27:30


    As we dive deep into Acts 12, we explore how Peter's miraculous escape from prison was born from faith and action. We must remember that faith without works is dead, and building our faith will allow us to walk forward confidently!--Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurchInstagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Obedience: The Key to Breaking Barriers | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 30:48


    In this powerful sermon, Ps. James, through the story of Peter and Cornelius, explores how obedience to God can break cultural and generational barriers. These breakthroughs, aided by the Holy Spirit, can bring great blessings.Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurchInstagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Re-think It | Pastor Paul Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 30:26


    Here Ps. Paul asks us this challenging question: Can adding more knowledge keep us stuck in our spiritual growth? A critical key to growth can be found in internal, not external, shifts in perspective!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    God Can Turn It Around | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 30:08


    Ps. Oral explains how God can transform dire situations, using the story of Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus to emphasize that God can change our hearts, redirect our paths, and turn our lives around for good.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Persecution the Vehicle to Spread The Gospel | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:09


    Join us as we explore Acts 8 and uncover how persecution fueled the early church's growth. Discover how Stephen's martyrdom and Saul's role in the turmoil led to the Gospel spreading to new regions like Judea and Samaria.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    The Power of Servant Leadership | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:09


    As we read the Book of Acts, we discover how the early church leaders balanced their spiritual responsibilities with practical needs. We must remember that the Holy Spirit guides our leadership, whether in church, business, or personal life.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Grace & Repentance | Pastor Ken Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:51


    Here, guest speaker Ps. Ken Fischer explores the concepts of grace and repentance through the story of Jesus healing a man born blind in John 9. He discusses how this miracle showcases Jesus' divine power and reveals the unexpected ways God's grace manifests in our lives.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    You Cannot Stop the Move of God | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:14


    Continuing on our journey through the Book of Acts, we focus on this truth: nothing can stop God's plans! In Acts 5, we see how, despite constant persecution and the actions of men, God ensured that the apostles could continue to spread the gospel.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    It's Not A Competition | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 29:16


    As we explore the Book of Acts further, Psalms Oral shares with us the importance of the sincerity and integrity of our faith. Looking at Acts 5, we see how the devil can infiltrate the hearts of believers and turn hearts away from God. We must remember to not measure ourselves against others but to maintain a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Looking Forward Looking Back | Pastor Paul Geerling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 30:42


    Join us as guest pastor Isaiah Simmons delivers this powerful message that challenges us to embrace this sense of “Holy Urgency” that will propel us to fulfil God's kingdom. Divine interruptions can lead to inspiring and transformative moments that deepen our connection with God!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Holy Urgency | Pastor Isaiah Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 26:31


    Join us as guest pastor Isaiah Simmons delivers this powerful message that challenges us to embrace this sense of “Holy Urgency” that will propel us to fulfil God's kingdom. Divine interruptions can lead to inspiring and transformative moments that deepen our connection with God!–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    Are You Ready To Be Persecuted? | Pastor Oral Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 33:42


    Continuing throughout the Book of Acts, we explore the journey of Stephen, a man filled with faith and power who remained steadfast in his commitment to the Gospel and faith in the face of persecution.–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

    The Importance of Giving What You Have | Pastor James Saba

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 28:53


    In Acts 3, we see Peter and John give to a beggar. They did not give him the money he had asked for but healed him, thereby releasing him from the poverty his ailment kept him in. When we are challenged to give to others, we should seek godly discernment to identify the need as physical or spiritual–Stay connected!Website: inspirechurch.comFacebook: facebook.com/inspirechurch Instagram: instagram.com/inspirechurchLove People. Love God. Inspire Our World.Support the Show.

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