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How can we look at God's covenant with Noah at the minute in the midst of all the COVID-19 restrictions.

How can we avoid the falling away in our faith and develop perserverance in our faith.Psalm 73 (CSB)God is indeed good to Israel,to the pure in heart.2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped;my steps nearly went astray.3 For I envied the arrogant;I saw the prosperity of the wicked.4 They have an easy time until they die, and their bodies are well fed. 5 They are not in trouble like others;they are not afflicted like most people.6 Therefore, pride is their necklace,and violence covers them like a garment.7 Their eyes bulge out from fatness;the imaginations of their hearts run wild.8 They mock, and they speak maliciously;they arrogantly threaten oppression.9 They set their mouths against heaven,and their tongues strut across the earth.10 Therefore his people turn to them and drink in their overflowing words. 11 The wicked say, “How can God know?Does the Most High know everything? ”12 Look at them ​— ​the wicked!They are always at ease,and they increase their wealth.13 Did I purify my heartand wash my hands in innocence for nothing?14 For I am afflicted all day longand punished every morning.15 If I had decided to say these things aloud,I would have betrayed your people. 16 When I tried to understand all this,it seemed hopeless 17 until I entered God’s sanctuary.Then I understood their destiny.18 Indeed, you put them in slippery places;you make them fall into ruin.19 How suddenly they become a desolation!They come to an end, swept away by terrors.20 Like one waking from a dream,Lord, when arising, you will despise their image.21 When I became embitteredand my innermost being was wounded,22 I was stupid and didn’t understand;I was an unthinking animal toward you.23 Yet I am always with you;you hold my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel,and afterward you will take me up in glory. 25 Who do I have in heaven but you?And I desire nothing on earth but you.26 My flesh and my heart may fail,but God is the strength of my heart,my portion forever.27 Those far from you will certainly perish;you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.28 But as for me, God’s presence is my good.I have made the Lord God my refuge,so I can tell about all you do."WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, we look at who we should bring our concerns and desires to God in prayer. This is something that God wants us to do and he delights in granting our prayers. We also spend sometime exploring unanswered prayer.Matthew 7:7–12 (CSB)“Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Who among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him. Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through 1 Timothy 6:11-16.We see that;There is a fight going on around usWe are called to FightGod will winWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Proverbs 8.We see that;God calls to us to come to him for WisdomCreation shows God's wisdomThere is Joy in WisdomWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Psalm 126.This Psalm is a beautiful Psalm, which is really instructive to us about the topic of joy. We see that;Joy should be rememberedWe should petition God for JoyThere will be Joy in the futureWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

Looking today at Philippians 4:4–7.Is Joy is one of those things that you either feel or you don’t? How can we rejoice when;Life is hard? When things aren’t going how we want/expect them to go?When we are dealing with struggle?Or how as a church can we always find a reason to rejoice, patricularly when things aren't going as smoothly as we would hope?When there is conflict?When people come and go.We tackle this question by walking through this passage this morning.WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

On this Easter Sunday, we reflect upon how God doesn't play favourites; In Jesus death & resurrection we see that God makes a way for all people to come to him. Acts 10:34-43WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Psalm 32.We see that;Sin is horribleConfession unlocks forgiveness & freedomSo don't hesitate, repent!WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Isaiah 55.We see how God desires for us to respond by accepting his gift of salvation, available to us because of the amazing thing his servant Jesus has done.WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week, Pastor Jared walks us through Jesus wilderness temptation from Luke 4:1-13.Pastor Jared helps us understand the background of what is taking place and what echoes we hear from the Old Testament. We see how Jesus dealt with temptation, by looking at three different temptations described by Luke, and then we will reflect upon how we might implement these in our lives.WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

Looking at 2 Corinthians 3:1-12, we look at how hope enables us to be bold in our witness to others.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Looking at Genesis 45, recapping the story of Joseph and seeing the way that God has been at work through the whole story. We see through Jared's message that;God’s purpose is sovereignGod’s purpose can create a real newnessGod’s purpose is utterly graciousGod’s purpose is hidden and mysteriousNo matter where you find yourself in the story of God’s narrative, know that it is a long way from finished!http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Looking at Hebrews 2:14-18, and looking at how Jesus can help us. This passage from Hebrews is the reason for so much hope and joy, because of what it confirms to us about who Jesus is.We see that Jesus is able to help us in every situation.We see through Jared's message that this is so because;Jesus was & is human;Jesus defeated death;Because of this, he is uniquely positioned to help us.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

In today's message from Luke 1:68-79, we see that;God has not forgotten his peopleGod is sending John to prepare a wayGod is doing this because of his Mercyhttp://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Why does the Bible seem so anti-women? Why have all sorts of regulations regarding women's bodily functions? We dig deep on what the Bible and God really think about women. Leviticus 15:19-33. If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to jared@manobaps.com.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Does God really answer prayer? Why does it take so long to answer prayer? Mark 11:22-25 If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to jared@manobaps.com.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

How can we really believe in the bible and trust its claims? How reliable is it? We explore this topic this week in our toughest questions series. 2 Timothy 3:14-16. If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to jared@manobaps.com.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

We kick off our new series on Tough Questions, with the most asked question from our survey; "Why does God allow suffering?"We use John 11:17-37 as our primary text for this mornings message.If you have any questions you would like to contribute to our series you can email them to jared@manobaps.com.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

We conclude our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 16 we look at what a church and a person who is shaped by grace will look like.It will shape hard work for the gospel,It will create self-less leaders,It will lead to God's glory alone.Romans 16http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 14 look at how Christians should handle disagreements around fringe convictions. What if my sincerely held conviction causes another believer to struggle? Why should I sacrifice my freedom or rights because someone else doesn't see things the way I do?We explore these ideas by looking at two principles:The principle of conscience,The principle of Love.Romans 14.http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Sermon from Narelle Hunter. Looking at John 15:1-5. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Sermon from Stephen Wright from Moolap and Barrabool Hills Baptist. Looking at John 16:7-9. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 13:8-14 we see how we are to love others. This is the proper repsonse to what God has done for us. It is right to love, It is time to love, It is possible to love. Romans 13:8-14. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 12:1-8; how can we give our whole lives and bodies sacrifically to God & how does he transform our lives? Romans 12:1-8 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 11:11-24, the question Paul wants his readers to wrestle with is how should Christians view their own slavation in light of many Jew's regection of Jesus? Romans 11:11-24 How should we think relate to those who seemly have hardened their hearts? WHat should our attitube be towards those who are outside of relationship with God? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Something different in our feed, but here are some testimonies from our Multicultural Sunday service. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 10. We look at what it means to have beautiful feet. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Our message from Multicultral Sunday. We look at how we can all come to God regardless of our background, through faith in Jesus. Matthew 8:5-13. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 8:18-30 we ask the question why do we suffer as Christians? Shouldn't life be free from troubles once we say yes to God? Romans 8:18-30. When we experience suffering, does this mean we have stepped outside of God's will for us? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 7:1-13 what is the purpose of the law? How should we look at the Old Testament & the torah specifically? Romans 7:1-13 Is the Old Testament irrelevant now we live under grace? If creating this new humanity was always God’s intention, what then was the point of God giving Israel the law? http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 6:1-14 we look at the question of does the grace of God encourage us to sin? If we are forgiven by God, don't we have a get out of jail free card? Why not just keep on sinning? Romans 6:1-14 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 5:12-21 we look at the difference between being born of Adam, and being born again in Christ Romans 5:12-21 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Romans. Looking at Romans 4 we see how God establishes his promises with people not on the basis of anything that they have done, but rather on the basis of who he is. Romans 4 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

God's righteousness has been made known and available in Jesus, but is only accessible through faith. We see how good is fair in his forgiveness of sinners because he has punished their sin in Jesus death.Romans 3:21-26http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Judging others is something that is really easy for us to do. It's something that Paul warned the church in Rome against as well. We see in this weeks sermon in our series on Roman, how it was Paul's intention to push the Church in Rome towards repentance, not judgement of those out in the world.Romans 2:1-16http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Kicking off a new series this morning on the book of Romans. We have a look at the background to the letter and the context surrounding the church in Rome at the time. Paul is amazed at the power of the gospel, by the mere fact that there are Christians in Rome!Romans 1:8-17http://www.manobaps.comhttp://facebook.com/manobapshttp://twitter.com/manobapshttps://www.instagram.com/manobaps

We conclude this week our series on Spiritual Disciplines looking at what role Celebration & Joy should play in our lives as disciples. We see how Joy will be the result of disciplines at work in our lives and explore the role that obedience to God plays in our experience of joy. Philipians 4:4-9 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Worship should play in our lives as disciples. We see how when we treasure & value God above all things, worship both with our words and our actions flow from our heart. Hebrews 13:15-16 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Confession should play in our lives as disciples. Psalm 51 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Service should play in our lives as disciples. How do we become a servant of all?How do we really desire to be last in a world that values being first? Mark 9:30-35 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Continuing our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role Submission should play in our lives as disciples. We see how often misunderstood and abused discipline can actually create a heart of obedience within us that is fertile soil for God to transform our lives James 4:1-10 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Easter Sunday message. He has risen! We look at the story of the resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10, and then look at the implications for our lives , drawing on 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

This week Pastor Jared resumes our series on Spiritual Disciplines, this week looking at what role study should play in our lives as disciples listening, discerning & responding. We see how God uses study and particularly the study of scriptures to transform us. Romans 12:1-5 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

This week Mark Purser from Baptist World Aid came to share with us about God's call for us to bless the poor. Using the example of Nehemiah, we see how God want's us to engage with the poor by listening, discerning & responding. Nehemiah 5:1-13 http://www.manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

This week in our sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines we look at what role Fasting plays in our lives as disciples of Jesus. Matthew 6:16-18 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

This week in our sermon series on Spiritual Disciplines we look at what role Meditation plays in our lives as disciples of Jesus. Psalm 119:97-103 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

We kick off our series on Spiritual Disciplines by looking at what Jesus had to say about the burden that he has to offer us, that it is light and easy. Is the burden that Jesus offer us really light? We desire it to be so, but often it doesn't feel like it. Pastor Jared looks at the secret of Jesus easy yoke, and how we can experience this in our lives. Matthew 11:25-30 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Yvonne Stout leads us in a message from Pauls first letter to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

The Christmas story opens with the exciting news of… a census?!? Pastor Jared shows us how God uses the material of real life, even the mundane, to do his great work in our lives. Luke 2:1-20 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps

Why would God choose this unmarried young woman, from an unimportant place like Nazareth? What does the Christmas story tell us about God? Luke 1:26-38 http://manobaps.com http://facebook.com/manobaps http://twitter.com/manobaps https://www.instagram.com/manobaps