Podcast by Allan Quak
Preached by Tim Sweetman
Preached by Tim Sweetman
Preached by Tim Sweetman
Preached by Tim Sweetman
Special Sermon - Anzac Day 2021 - Romans 5:6-10 by Allan Quak
Jesus the True Vine is the Only source of spiritual life. For us to know if we are a true disciple or a fake disciple we need recognise the difference between the Father bringing us through a difficult pruning process, or the Father cutting us off. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-true-vine-allan-quak-sermon-on-vine-255896
Jesus is the Way who gives direction. Jesus is the Truth who brings genuine knowledge to our circumstances. Jesus is the Life who has done all that is necessary. Do not let your hearts be troubled. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-allan-quak-sermon-on-salvation-255757
Unfortunately, the first 3-4 minutes of this message was not recorded. We started by recognising that by this time in His ministry Jesus has healed many people, and even raised people from the dead – most of whom were strangers. However, Lazarus, Martha and Mary are not strangers, they are more like family. So when Martha and Mary send the message that Lazarus is sick Jesus surprisingly waits two days and He only travels when He knows Lazarus is dead. We then read John 11:17-37. We surmised that Martha and Mary would feel confused, disappointed, and perhaps a little cheated. Jesus didn’t turn up as expected and, even though he was four days away, He could have healed the same way he healed the servant of the Centurion. Finally, when Jesus does turn up, the disappointment, confusion and hurt can be found in the words of Martha and Mary Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died (vs.21, 32). Now keep listening to the message … You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-resurrection-and-the-life-allan-quak-sermon-on-resurrection-255356
Knowing Jesus as the Good Shepherd gives us confidence to hear His voice because; He has laid down his life; He is committed; He knows us; and He is expanding the flock. Listen to Him. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-good-shepherd-allan-quak-sermon-on-evangelism-255355
When we confess the name of Jesus, the I am who is the Gate, we will always have a Saviour who will bring us to the pasture of life to the full, no matter which empty-promise pastures we have detoured to along the way. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-gate-allan-quak-sermon-on-gate-254914
As the Light of the World Jesus takes us out of darkness and worldliness. Darkness and worldliness does not come because we are the worst we can be; it comes because we are following the distraction of Satan who masquerades as an angel of light. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-light-of-the-world-allan-quak-sermon-on-light-254544
Jesus the Bread of Life gives the spiritual food required so that we never need to hunger or thirst. As those who are filled with the bread-of-life character of Jesus our heart overflows into a heart for the spiritually hungering community. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-bread-of-life-allan-quak-sermon-on-evangelism-254226
Stripping Jesus naked and gambling over his clothes is business as usual for the Roman soldiers. However, because the humiliation of Jesus is ordained by God for our redemption, we cannot treat the nakedness of our crucified Jesus in a business as usual fashion. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/humiliated-redemption-allan-quak-sermon-on-crucifixion-253935
Micah preaches at a time when there is spiritual lethargy. Micah’s nakedness is an indication of the lengths God will go to where He ensures that He gets our attention so that, ultimately, we fix our eyes on Jesus rather than having misplaced trust. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/misplaced-trust-allan-quak-sermon-on-prophecy-253729
In the midst of his suffering Job is able to continue to be obedient. Job recognises that the nakedness of birth and death is a lesson to all to measure their life by trusting the ongoing provisions of God, not by comparing our suffering to others. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hatch-and-dispatch-allan-quak-sermon-on-suffering-253585
The first response after sin entered the world was that Adam and Eve instantaneously went from no-shame nakedness to shame-filled nakedness. Such nakedness caused them to hide themselves from each other, and also hide in fear from God. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-fall-effect-allan-quak-sermon-on-fall-253426
Loving our neighbour as ourselves means not looking for loopholes in the way we act towards our neighbours, but to live knowing that every part of Scriptures hangs off the commands to love God and love our neighbour. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/your-neighbour-as-yourself-allan-quak-sermon-on-love-253119
Our strength comes from being plugged into the strength of God. Loving God with all our strength means making sure we are putting on the full armour of God so that we can love God with a greater intensity, and a higher level of quality, and a superior abundance. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-your-strength-allan-quak-sermon-on-love-252929
Our mind is our spiritual barometer. To love the Lord with all of our mind means making sure that the “mind” doesn’t simply justify what the heart loves and the will chooses, instead the mind makes the heart and will accountable to the written word. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-your-mind-allan-quak-sermon-on-renewal-252769
Our soul is the totality of our actions and the consequences of our will, desire, and character. The world is at war for our soul. We love the Lord with all our soul by dedicating the totality of who we are to have victory in this war. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-your-soul-allan-quak-sermon-on-greatest-commandment-252616
Our heart is the “vital centre” of our being – everything flows from our heart. In order to love God with “all our heart” we need to allow the Gospel to cut to our heart and bring our naturally deceitful heart into alignment with the heart of God. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/all-your-heart-allan-quak-sermon-on-gospel-252459
God has promised Simeon that Simeon will see the Messiah. This promise is fulfilled when Mary comes to the temple to make an offering for purification. Simeon sings of the great comfort and peace we can all have. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/simeon-39-s-song-allan-quak-sermon-on-comfort-252305
In support of the Angel who brought the message of salvation to the shepherds a host of angels sing about the true peace we can because the favour of God is towards us. Give Glory to God, you can have peace. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-angels-39-song-allan-quak-sermon-on-christmas-252274
As young pregnant Mary faces the difficulties having to wear ridicule and moral judgement Mary humbly sings a powerful song where she glorifies God and rejoices in her Saviour. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mary-39-s-song-allan-quak-sermon-on-christmas-251979
In this parable Jesus teaches that entrance into eternity isn’t based on helping or ignoring a specific group of people. Entrance to eternity is based on the reception we have towards the Gospel message and Gospel messengers. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-sheep-and-the-goats-allan-quak-sermon-on-eternal-life-251565
The key question being asked by this parable is, “Are you ready to meet Jesus?” This question confronts us with four spiritual truths. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-ten-virgins-allan-quak-sermon-on-ten-virgins-251426
The main purpose of this parable is to get us to ask a question. Do we have this unique Jesus-character of pity and compassion? A Jesus-character that is at the heart of being a neighbour. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-good-samaritan-allan-quak-sermon-on-good-samaritan-251258
Through this parable Jesus teaches that salvation is not found in comparative righteous. You can’t compare yourself, by looking down on others, and conclude you are justified. You can’t compare yourself, by looking up to others, and conclude you are not justified. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-pharisee-and-the-tax-collector-allan-quak-sermon-on-forgiveness-251073
Through this parable Jesus calls the lost-but-now-found to be willing to carry the burden which comes with expending vigorous energy in order to bring about repentance and restoration. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/lost-and-found-allan-quak-sermon-on-lost-250906
If we keep walking past “obvious unseen” people, and we keep doing “obvious unseen” actions, and we keep treating Scripture as an “obvious unseen” we will join the rich man. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-rich-man-and-lazarus-allan-quak-sermon-on-afterlife-250738
Through this puzzling parable Jesus teaches disciples to act shrewdly by taking worldly examples bold and decisive action and learning from them. With the purpose of making a greater contribute towards eternity. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-dishonest-manager-allan-quak-sermon-on-shrewd-250571
Guest speaker Gary continues this series on The Parables of Jesus in Pastor Allan's absence.
Jesus tells a very point parable to confront the religious elite with the truth that their religious activities were not taking place in the vineyard that was doing the will of the Father. The true vineyard is only where Jesus is the vine. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-two-sons-allan-quak-sermon-on-obedience-250223
The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast encourage Kingdom members to expect growth and an abundant response to the Gospel, irrespective of, what may seem like, an insignificant beginning or effort. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-mustard-seed-and-the-yeast-allan-quak-sermon-on-yeast-250115?ref=SermonSerps
Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-purpose-of-the-parables-allan-quak-sermon-on-purpose-of-parables-249949?ref=SermonSerps
God has a plan for marriage which calls us away from manipulation, guilt-tripping and fear-mongering. Marriages can be strong when we first look to Christ as we trust the plan of wives submitting and husbands loving. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/no-more-manipulation-guilt-tripping-and-fear-mongering-allan-quak-sermon-on-marriage-249825?ref=ContributorDetails
We don’t have a temple anymore, yet we gather as a church as we recognise that God is bringing pilgrims home to be encouraged with spiritual strength as we help each other see the reality of God’s strength.
Through this very personal letter we are called to a life of encouragement, to honestly look at our ministry motives, and to live a life of sacrificial involvement You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/11-genuine-ministry-life-allan-quak-sermon-on-sacrifice-249482?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
There are times when Christians can be inhospitable towards those who are seeking to deceive or cause us to lose enthusiasm for eternity. Who are you accepting and giving credibility to when it comes to directing your spiritual life? You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/10-sometimes-be-inhospitable-allan-quak-sermon-on-antichrist-249397?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
In the first century idols were a prevalent and ordinary part of society, and they were a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/9-keep-yourself-from-idols-allan-quak-sermon-on-idolatry-249206?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
The struggles and hardships of life, and our sinful failures, can bring us to a point where we don't feel like overcomers. John calls us not to trust our feelings, but to trust Jesus who truly calls us overcomers. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/8-being-overcomers-allan-quak-sermon-on-failure-249092?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
We know that we have eternal life when we fully understand that the love of God means our relationship with God will never be driven by fear. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-no-fear-in-love-allan-quak-sermon-on-fear-248900?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
God’s unconditional, forgiving, accepting love has caused God to take responsibility to save us. We take this lavish love and lavish that love onto others. You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/6-lavish-love-lavishly-shared-allan-quak-sermon-on-discipleship-248739?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
The antichrists are around all the time and many of them are very nice. If they are going to be saved our radically calling is not to be nice Christians, but sacrificially loving Christians. John teaches us how to do this You can read the written sermon here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/5-the-nice-antichrists-allan-quak-sermon-on-evangelism-248606?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
In Jesus our identity is to be children of God who are mature, or growing in maturity. This identity means that we are incompatible with the world, therefore we cannot love the world.
John encourages his readers to persist in their spiritual walk by confronting them with a social test. Do they love the adelphos (brothers and sisters) or do they hate the adelphos because they stumble and cause others to stumble?
God’s character is that He is light. This light calls all hypocrites to take off their masks and allow the light to reveal the truth.
John starts his letter with a declaration of authority and an invitation to know you have eternal life because you have heard, seen, looked and felt the touch of the Word who was from the beginning.
On Judgement Day the account of each person who ever lived on earth will be revealed and every person will realise that there is no one righteous. Our confidence in that moment comes when we know the name of the Jesus who will name us as his own.
When catastrophe, such as a worldwide pandemic, occurs we are heightened in our end-time awareness. Our sovereign Jesus uses catastrophe to shake us from the rocking rhythm of the ordinary life.
Persecution, and the emotions which come when we think about persecution, do not naturally cause us to feel blessed. Yet, when we stand firm in Jesus who calls us to be the servants who live the persecuted life which the Master lived, we can hold on in strength to Jesus who is sovereign when we are persecuted.
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