Step into the Unknown

Theologian Paul Tileck said, “There are 3 needs of modern man that no amount of technology can resolve, only the gospel of Christ can." 1)    the need for cleansing from guilt 2)    the need for hope in death 3)    the need for purpose in life

God is a God of Restoration.

There are stresses and pressures in life that can sometimes make us feel like we can't breath or catch our breath. But the book of Job reminds us  "The Spirit of God has made me, the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4

Proverbs 17:12 "Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly"

This is the final message in the Acts series delivered at The Vine Community Church, in New Zealand.

The is a message preached at the Vine Community Church in Gulf Harbour, New Zealand. 

Blizzards are common in the winter where I come from. Sometimes we can experience blizzards in the storms of life too. How to you survive in the midst of these storms? Where is your safe, secure and warm place in this world?

You would think that our wisdom and understanding would be growing exponentially. While our intellectual knowledge and technology is growing rapidly, I am not sure that our wisdom and understanding is growing at the same rate.  All of this information at our finger tips has caused us to become distracted and overwhelmed. 

This is a continuation of the Faithfulness of Job podcast, Part 2. 

Job's faithfulness was proved true. Today's podcast will look at the story of Job through the lens of the accusations of his three friends. 

This is a continuation of my thoughts on the book What Jesus started by Steve Addison.

What Jesus Started, by Steve Addison is one of my favourite books of all time. In this episode I point out some of the key lessons Addison points out about the ministry of Jesus. 

We can approach God with confidence because Jesus, our High Priest sits in the presence of God and gives us access to him.   

Peter reminds the early Christians to set apart Christ in your hearts because persecutions and hardships will come. 

Guest presenter: Pastor Reuben Munn, from Shore Community Church share a short message on the Gospel.

As a Christian there is no greater time in history to be alive. Times of stress, confusion and upheaval are times of opportunity for the church to change the world.

Jesus sets a challenge before us to say yes with our words and yes through the way we live. Saying yes to God can propel us forward in our growth and our walk with God. 

"My eyes were opened. I knew in good from evil. I fled the house and I hid in the car, huddled in the back seat burning with shame. And thus my War began." Lord of the Hunt and Other Tales of Grace, By Steve Robinson. 

Have you ever noticed that light makes everything seem better. The Bible says that God is light and it says that his son is the light of the world. 

This is a message of hope from First Peter chapter one. "In his great mercy God has given us new birth into a living hope."

This life on earth was never meant to last forever. Now you could argue that in God’s original design it was, but that was a long, long ago. Today’s world will not last forever. So why do many people live like they will somehow be able to escape this last great reality?

This is a special podcast presented by the Shore Community Church staff in Auckland NZ. Merry Christmas to all!!! 

"Sex clearly holds a privileged place within our culture." In the ancient 1st century world it wasn’t much different. Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

I read a few Psalms the other morning. Just needed some time with the Lord. When I don't know where to begin reading I go to the book of Psalms.Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

Looking at things from God's point of view is a challenge for all of us. We struggle to live from God's point of view.Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

Part 3 of Follow God's Example a message I preached at Shore Community Church in Auckland, NZ. Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

Part 2 of Follow God's Example a message I preached at Shore Community Church in Auckland, NZ. Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

Follow God's Example is a message I preached at Shore Community Church in Auckland, NZ. This is part 1.Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

As you read the Bible you discover that God often flips words and meanings around in scripture. There are so many times in scripture where God gives us a principle that is actually, exactly opposite of what we would normally think. Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.Paul says he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. That secret was to trust in the strength of Jesus Christ in us. 

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.We would do well to remember that not all of the yearnings of our hearts are worth chasing after and be careful to decipherer between our longing for more and our often hidden desire to follow a temptation.

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.We all get caught up in thinking about what we want in life. Most would readily agree that we deserve to be happy and to do the things that we want to do. But is that really what God wants for our lives?

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.When I think of the power in just one lightening strike it forces me to realise just how insignificant I am. It’s a humbling thought really. The Bible points out our insignificance often. But why? 

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.Trust: I always have to force myself to come back around to the realisation that there is really only one essential element that will get me through the rest of my days --- TRUST.

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.The world around us tells us directly and subtly that we should have dreams and that we should set out to accomplish those dreams. Yet is this what God desires for our lives? 

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.In this episode I find that after a season of busyness I seem to have to fight off feelings of disappointments and discouragements. But discouragement also comes when we allow our busyness to distract us from God. 

Step into the Unknown podcast are short devotions on random topics about faith. Each podcast is less than 10 minutes long.In this episode I was reflecting on this statement from the reading at my quiet time; "Trust entirely in God and when he brings you to the adventure see that you take it." It’s a statement by Oswald Chambers in My Utmost For His Highest, from the May 30th devotional thought.