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NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | TufungaWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you a testimony from Tofu Lolo and his wife about their faith in God and how He has provided for them.Tofu Lolo and his wife testify how God has been faithful in their lives and provided for their needs. Through their testimony, they express gratitude for God's love and provision and encourage listeners to trust God's plan and providence.In addition to their testimony, Tofu Lolo and his wife also make announcements about picking up children and carrying identification. The passage...
2023-04-1009 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | PaulWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring Paul's testimony about his personal experience in the hospital.Paul shares his testimony of being in the hospital and scheduled for surgery. While alone in the anti-theatre room, he felt a strong hand hold his hand and heard a voice say, "Your time is not yet." Later during his recovery, a male nurse who was a Seventh-Day Adventist told him that his body was glowing during surgery.Paul's story highlights faith's importance and trusts in God's plan, even in the most challenging...
2023-04-1002 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | LockieWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you a testimony from Lockie Harrington about an answered prayer in his life.Lockie shares his testimony of questioning God after his grandfather's passing and how he struggled to have a heart experience with God despite having all the head knowledge. Through a long journey, he found comfort in the truths of the Bible and the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark chapter four.Lockie talks about how listening to Christian music, particularly the song "Master the Tempest is...
2023-04-1009 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | Laurel and ErinWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring a conversation between a mother and daughter, Laurel and Erin, who share a personal testimony of overcoming temptation and addiction through prayer and faith.Laurel and Erin offer a prayer for parents and youth struggling with similar issues, expressing gratitude for God's love and protection. Through their testimony, they share how they found strength and guidance in God's word and the power of prayer.They share Bible verses that encouraged them during their struggles and encouraged others to trust God's strength and...
2023-04-1013 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | LauraIn this episode of the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast, Laura shares a story about a friend who had to leave her cat behind in a flood. Lin flooded for the cat's safety and for her friend to find comfort in a Bible she had given her.Despite her friend's house being devastated by the flood, she found the coffee table with the Bible still intact without a drop of water when she returned. This was seen as a miraculous sign, and the friend started reading the Bible.Laura's story is a testament to...
2023-04-1007 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | JustinIn this episode of the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast, the speaker, Justin, reads from Ellen White's Testimonies to the Church, Volume 4, and shares personal reflections on the role of suffering in purifying God's people.He emphasizes learning from trials and leaning on God for strength and guidance. The speaker also shares a quote from Faith I Live By, expressing the belief that God leads his children in a way that they would choose if they could see the end from the beginning.The episode ends with a prayer for faithfulness and trust in...
2023-04-1021 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | JohnJoin us in this episode of the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast, where John Mabil shares his testimony of faith and perseverance. John shares how he and his wife became Seventh-Day Adventists and struggled with infertility for five years before having a miracle baby.John also recounts a heart-stopping incident where their 17-month-old daughter swallowed a lead and passed it out from the other end, which left them in awe of God's protection and care. He highlights the power of prayer and faith in God in navigating life's challenges and how these have been instrumental in their lives.
2023-04-1005 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | Johan and LiweneIn this episode of the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast, Johan and Liwene share their testimony of returning to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. They grew up Christian but stopped attending church until a family situation caused them to start seeking the truth. Through their journey, they learned about the Sabbath and kept all ten commandments, leading to a deeper understanding of the Bible.Johan and Liwene emphasize the importance of not judging others and being open to people from different walks of life. They also talk about the blessings they have received from God and encourage listeners...
2023-04-1013 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | JamesWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring testimony from James, who shares how God worked through a group from the University of Newcastle Church to help a distressed woman named Pretty.James shares how the group met Pretty on the side of the road in Melbourne. She had lost her identification, credit card, and phone and had been without accommodations for a few days. The group tried to call her brother twice, but he didn't answer. They prayed for her and gave her food and a drink before leaving. They tried...
2023-04-1003 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | HanaWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you testimonies from Hannah, who shares a powerful testimony of how God answered their prayers.Hannah shares how God answered their prayers through the 24/7 United Prayer ministry, which led to the formation of a prayer team in Japan despite the small number of Christians there. They then share how God further worked through their prayers, leading to a Bible study with 25 Christian women in Pakistan via online means. Through their testimony, Hannah expresses gratitude for God's faithfulness and emphasizes the power of united prayer.
2023-04-1009 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | Dave and CourtneyWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you testimonies from Dave and Courtney, who share stories of answered prayers.Dave and Courtney share some stories of how God answered their prayers. They talk about how during Dave's baptism, the rain stopped just as they arrived at the beach and how his sister's baby's growth miraculously improved after they prayed for her. They encourage listeners to pray with the faith of a child and trust in God's will, even when the answer is not what they expect.Throughout their...
2023-04-1006 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | DaniellaWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, Daniella leads a robust discussion on testimonies. She invites the audience to share their stories of answered prayer, inspiring a sense of community and uplifting the spirits of all who participate.Drawing from her own experiences, Daniella shares a personal story of facing a difficult situation and how prayer and support from others helped her overcome it. She emphasizes the importance of staying focused on God and not being distracted by the world, reminding us that with faith, anything is possible.As the episode draws...
2023-04-1008 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastTestimonies | BeulahWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you testimonies from Beulah, who shares their experience of how God answered their prayers.Beulah starts by thanking Risa for having them and talks about their experience of understanding why they were in Lightning Ridge, which led them to be called to go to Amaral to teach children the Bible. They share how they distributed Bibles in many towns and tell some stories of how they affected people. They also talk about a time they brought Bibles and other religious materials to Kuwait and...
2023-04-1019 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastSermon | Sunday Morning with Pastor Pavel GoiaWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you Sunday morning's sermon with the speaker, Pastor Pavel Goia, who urges his audience to make prayer a daily habit.Pastor Pavel emphasizes the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit for powerfully bearing God's message and banishing the spirit of discord. He highlights the need for a total reformation in the church and emphasizes that prayer is critical to this revival.He encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with God and to make Him a priority in their lives, families, and churches. He...
2023-04-101h 26
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastSermon | Saturday Night with Pastor Pavel GoiaWelcome back to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you Saturday night's sermon with the speaker, Pastor Pavel Goia.During this robust conversation, Pastor Pavel gives a religious sermon and prayer to an audience centred around surrendering oneself to God's will and trusting in His power and love. He invites the audience to commit to daily offerings to God and allow Him to work in their lives.Pastor Pavel acknowledges the difficulties of surrendering one's will to God but emphasizes the importance of making Him the centre and priority...
2023-04-101h 00
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastSermon | Saturday Morning with Pastor Pavel GoiaWelcome to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you Saturday morning's sermon with the speaker, Pastor Pavel Goia, who emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God through the Holy Spirit.Pastor Pavel stresses that without the Holy Spirit, the spiritual meaning of the Bible cannot be understood, and hearts cannot be transformed. He emphasizes that the key to salvation is being filled with the Holy Spirit, which produces daily fruits such as a passion for God and people. It is not about trying to make these fruits through personal...
2023-04-101h 27
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastSabbath School | with Pastor Nicu DumbravaWelcome back to the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast. In this episode, we bring you the Sabbath School program with our guest speaker, Pastor Nicu Dumbrava, the AUC Personal Ministries director.During the program, Pastor Nicu reflects on Jonah's story and the book's key message - that salvation comes from the Lord alone. He notes that Jonah became the greatest evangelist despite only preaching one sentence and that even those outside the church can repent and be saved by grace.Pastor Nicu emphasizes the importance of understanding God's grace, mercy, and compassion, as demonstrated in Jonah's...
2023-04-1057 min
NNSW Prayer Conference PodcastSermon | Friday Night with Pastor Pavel GoiaWelcome to the first episode of the NNSW Prayer Conference 2023 podcast channel. In this episode, we bring you Friday night's sermon with the speaker, Pastor Pavel Goia, who emphasized the importance of understanding and experiencing the cross for transformation, power, and success in life.Pastor Pavel argues that although many people talk about the cross, they have not seen it and understood its significance. He believes that if the subject of the cross is understood correctly and preached, it has the potential to illuminate the whole world and finish the work.Drawing from the example...
2023-04-101h 09
Sabbath School Shout Outwith Sherrie Thurlow from Singleton ChurchSherrie Thurlow is the Young Adult and Visitors Sabbath School Class teacher in the Singleton Church. She accepted the opportunity to lead out and teach Sabbath School because of a promise she made many years ago to one of her lecturer’s at College who appealed to her to accept any and all invitations to speak or share Scripture. I think you’ll agree once you listen to this short interview that her Lecturer knew what she was doing. We are blessed to have Sherrie as a part of the NNSW Sabbath School teacher team. Please keep her and the Sing...
2021-07-1507 min
All Things EvangelismMiracles and EvangelismIn Bible times miracles were part and parcel to God’s evangelistic work. Does God still perform them to assist us in evangelism? In this podcast Sven Ostring, NNSW Church Plant Director, and I discuss miracles and evangelism. Please join us as we consider some of what the Bible has to say regarding this topic.
2021-05-1333 min
All Things EvangelismInviting Friends to Church with Pr Matt Parra and Sherise ParraInviting friends to Church can be dicey for some of us but for others can be as easy as a walk in the park. I got a chance to sit down with the prettiest lady in the NNSW Conference, Sherise Parra, who is a real pro at inviting friends to Church. We had a really Holy Spirit inspired conversation that I know you’ll be inspired to listen to. Please enjoy, be inspired by, and share this really great podcast.
2020-10-2032 min
Sabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Education #3 The Law as TeacherThis week we will study the role of God’s law in the whole question of Christian education. As part of Christian education we need to keep God’s law as a central component of what it means to live by faith and trusting in God’s grace.
2020-10-1519 minAll Things EvangelismHow to Give Bible Studies Part 1 with Pr Matt Parra and Robby MorganAfter Jesus was resurrected from the dead He revealed Himself to two of His disciples (Luke 24) who were traveling on the road to Emmaus. He did this by giving them a Bible study. Now He might have performed a miracle or shinned like the sun but He thought it was important to have them base their faith on the sure foundation of the Word of God. God is calling us to share Christ through His Word. If you’d like some practical insights on how this can be done please join Robby and I as we consider what we’ve lear...
2020-10-1444 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Education #2 The FamilyWhat does the Bible say about education in the family, and what principle can we take away from it for ourselves, whatever our family situation happens to be?
2020-10-0957 minAll Things EvangelismWhat If They Don't Listen with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Danny MilenkovGod told Moses that Pharaoh wouldn’t listen. He told Ezekiel that Israel wouldn’t either. But still He asked them to go and to reach out on His behalf. What if we were in a similar situation? What would we do? In this weeks podcast Pastor Danny and I discuss evangelism in the light of people not listening. Please tune in. You’ll be blessed!
2020-10-0538 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Education #1 Education in the Garden of EdenThrough the creation story God has given so many powerful lessons. The Garden of Eden is a wonderful teacher. Matt has shared some powerful principles. True education will lead to true knowledge, the knowledge of Christ, and thus not only will we become more like Him, we may stand also to share our knowledge of Him with others.
2020-10-0249 minAll Things EvangelismSeed Sowing Methods with Pr Matt Parra and Julian ArcherPreparation is so important to the success of evangelism. If we don’t plant we don’t reap. If we don’t love and care for people they’re not open to the seed of God’s Word. In this episode of All Things Evangelism NNSW Conference Project Manager Julian Archer and I discuss what the Bible says about sowing seeds and share a few practical seed sowing methods that can help you in your personal ministry.
2020-09-281h 00
All Things EvangelismWherever He Goes #5: The Mark with Pr Matt ParraThe mark of the beast needs to be explained textually not speculatively. Although not exhaustive this presentation is a step by step articulation of what the Mark of the beast is and how to avoid receiving it. May God gives you ears to hear as we demystify this important teaching.
2020-09-2831 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #13 A Step in FaithHeaven will be worth any sacrifice we make on earth. There will be sacrifices along the way, but the joys of service will outweigh them today, and the eternal joy of living with Christ throughout all eternity will make any sacrifice we make here seem insignificant.
2020-09-2518 min
All Things EvangelismWherever He Goes #4: Babylon Has Fallen with Pr Matt ParraIn this presentation Babylon, the centre of opposition to God, in both the old and new testaments is, explained, exposed, and judged unworthy of our allegiance. This talk will help you to understand how Babylon makes the world drunk and why Babylon is fallen.
2020-09-2251 min
All Things EvangelismMaking Evangelism Relevant with Pr Matt Parra and Blake PenlandWhether people know it or not Jesus is relevant. Our job is helping them see it. My American mate Blake, the Pastor of Raymond Terrace Mission, and I discuss what the Bible has to say about to make evangelism relevant today.
2020-09-2144 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #12 A Message Worth SharingThe Bible focuses on the two comings of Jesus. He came once to redeem us and will return to take home what He has purchased at such an infinite cost. The Bible’s last book, Revelation, was written especially to prepare the world for Jesus’ return. It is an urgent message for this generation.
2020-09-1740 minAll Things EvangelismWe're Not in it for Power with Pr Matt Parra and Blair LemkeThe sadducees and pharisees were in it for power. According to Jesus they made a pretence of religion but were primarily in the business of self exaltation. This is why they had such a difficult time with His evangelistic mission. We aren’t in it for power… or are we? Our aim and our goal is to be in the Way for Christ’s sake and for the glory of God. This week on All Things Evangelism, Blair Lemke, NNSW Young Adults director and I spend a few minutes discussing what Scripture has to say on being in it for the ri...
2020-09-1433 min
All Things EvangelismWherever He Goes: #3 The Hour of His Judgment with Pr Matt ParraGod’s unselfishness is the reason there is an investigative judgment prior to the second coming. An unselfish God could do no less than what He’s done. This presentation shows how the investigative judgment teaching is soundly Biblical and soundly beautiful and totally gospel centred.
2020-09-1242 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #11 Sharing the Story of JesusIf our witness about Jesus comes from a heart that has been transformed by His grace, charmed by His love, and amazed at His truth, others will be impressed with how the truth we believe has impacted our lives. Truth presented in the context of a changed life makes all the difference.
2020-09-1128 minAll Things EvangelismWhy We Are Friendly with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Abel IorgulescuThe following is a discussion about friendliness and its impact on mission. How can we win people we don’t like? How can we represent Jesus the friend of sinners while being unfriendly? What does it mean to be friendly? Is there a difference between friendly and being a friend? Please join my friend and colleague Abel Iorgelescu and I to consider God’s thinking on the subject.
2020-09-0732 min
All Things EvangelismWherever He Goes: #2 Fear God and Give Glory to Him with Pr Matt ParraGod cannot be respected if He is misunderstood. In this presentation we learn from the Bible what it means to fear God and give Him glory for who He is.
2020-09-0535 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #10 An Exciting Way to Get InvolvedSmall group ministry is ordained by God to enable each church member to grow spiritually, experience warm fellowship, and utilize their God-given gifts in service.
2020-09-0330 minAll Things EvangelismThe Importance of Believing What We Believe with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Justin Torossian“I believe! But Lord help my unbelief!” This was said 2000 years ago by a man interceding for his son. As we intercede for people, Jesus came to save, we ask the same question because how can we succeed evangelistically if we don’t really believe what we believe? My friend and colleague Justin Torossian and I discuss this and other important questions in this weeks All Things Evangelism Podcast.
2020-09-0144 min
All Things EvangelismWherever He Goes #1 with Pr Matt ParraRevelation 12 and 13 combine to teach us what Satan does throughout Christian history leading up to the very end of time. They also teach us exactly how he intends to do it. Although the prophecies predict that he will succeed at brutalising the world and mischaracterising God there are dissenters who stand with God and who have His name in their foreheads. They, like the children of Israel, who transition from the wilderness to the promised land, do not just follow God when it means escaping difficulty, they follow Him wherever He goes.
2020-08-2936 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #9 Developing a Winning Attitude"Our attitudes often determine our ability to influence others. A harsh, critical, and unfriendly attitude is going to drive people away from you, and even if you are able to witness, your words, no matter how truthful, are much less likely to be received. In contrast, a positive attitude and a belief in others draws them to us. It creates a bond of friendship."
2020-08-2729 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #8 Ministering like Jesus"The living witness of a Christ-like life committed to ministering to others is a powerful testimony to the words we speak and gives credibility to our witness."
2020-08-2032 minAll Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #15 The Power of Prophecy with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Lyle SouthwellJonah refused to share the prophetic message God committed to him and he ended up in a dark and lonely place, the stomach of a sea beast. But God was gracious and as Jonah 3:1 says, "Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you” Jonah obeyed. He preached what God asked him to and an entire city of 120,000 people were converted. His success wasn’t based upon his skill or effort but rather that He preached what God told Him to.
God ha...
2020-08-1846 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #7 Sharing the Word'In all of our witnessing, we must keep three biblical principles in mind: what we say, how we say it, and when we say it.'
2020-08-1338 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #14 Sealing the Deal with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Peter WattsIn “Sealing the Deal” former NNSW Conference Evangelist Peter Watts and I discuss the art of helping people make decisions for Christ. There are lots of people who hear God’s voice and who don’t know what to do about it. Peter shares how we can become better at making appeals and how God’s messages are always accompanied by an invitation to follow.
2020-08-1139 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #6 Unlimited PossibilitiesGod calls us to witness for Him. Witnessing is not a special spiritual gift that only a select few possess. Witnessing is the divine calling of each Christian. For God, what matters isn’t so much what you have, but rather, what you do with what you have.
2020-08-0632 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #13 Evangelism's Key Ingredient with Pr Matt Parra and Jazmin BellThere’s a lot that goes into successful outreach ministry/ evangelism but there are some key ingredients that have to be considered and applied if we are to ever truly succeed in “teaching all nations”. Please join Jazmin Bell, NNSW Bible Worker extraordinaire, and I, as we discuss this really interesting topic.
2020-08-0435 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #5 Spirit-Empowered WitnessingAs we witness for Jesus, it is crucial to remember that we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit. He is there before us, preparing hearts to receive the message of the gospel and share it with others.
2020-07-3032 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #12 We Don't Love Each Other Part 3 with Pr Matt Parra and Jasper St BernardIn Part 3 we further or discussion of “We Don’t Love Each Other”. This may be the best part of this episode. I would love it if you’d listen in and share your thoughts about the BLM movement, race relations, and what we as a Church should do to show the world the love of God through it all.
2020-07-281h 38Sabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #4 Prayer Power: Interceding for OthersWhen we pray for others, we become a channel of God’s blessing to them. He pours out the river of the water of life from heaven’s throne through us to them. Satan’s whole host trembles at the sound of earnest intercession.
2020-07-2234 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #11 The Reason We Don't Do Evangelism with Pr Matt Parra and Charissa TorossianSome people don’t do evangelism because they believe it doesn't work. Others feel that our methods are outdated. And a few just don’t like people. Please join Evangelist Charissa Torossian and I as we discuss “The Reasons We Don’t do Evangelism”. It was a Spirit led conversation that you’ll be blessed to listen in on. Please share the conversation with anyone you think would be benefitted by it. And if you have any feedback please feel free to share it.
2020-07-2131 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #3 Seeing People Through Jesus' EyesBy watching the way Jesus worked with people, we learn how to lead others to a knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ.
2020-07-1632 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #10 We Don't Love Each Other Part 2 with Pr Matt Parra and Jasper St BernardThis is part 2 of my conversation with my Christ following Philosopher friend Jasper St. Bernard. In this episode you get to hear two good friends, one black, one white, who love and respect each other, discussing issues of race and culture and what Scripture has to say about seeing each other as equals. May God use it to spark a desire in all of our hearts to learn to love each other as Jesus has loved us. And might we remember that in Christ we are all brethren because He has torn down the middle wall of partition.
2020-07-131h 50Sabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #2 Winsome Witnesses: The Power of Personal TestimonyWhat does the Bible have to say about sharing your personal testimony? Listen in as Justin shares examples of personal testimonies that are given in the Bible, all of them are from very different types of people and experiences. If we have experienced Christ as our personal Saviour, we have something to share with the world.
2020-07-0923 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #9 Conviction with Pr Matt Parra and Boris JovinovTo succeed in Evangelism we must be empowered, led, and taught by the Holy Spirit. At the same time the Holy Spirit is convicting people around us of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Unless we understand the work of conviction and how to partner alongside of The Spirit our Evangelism will not produce many results. In this episode Boris and I consider and discuss several Biblical passages that show what conviction looks like and how we can help people who are under it.
2020-07-0634 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ3 Making Friends for God #1 Why WitnessThis lesson gives five Biblical reasons on why we should all be witnesses. When we have experienced the salvation of Jesus and the peace and hope He gives, we cannot be silent.
2020-07-0232 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #8 We're not just sowing seeds with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Lyle SouthwellWorking with intent and focus is so important to the success of evangelistic outreach. If we love people we should be ready to assist them as they come to life in God. Sowing seeds is a good thing but that’s not all we’re up to.
2020-06-2925 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #13 Living by the Word of GodThe best method of studying the Bible is of no use if we are not determined to live by what we learn from Scripture. What is true
for education in general also is true for studying the Bible in particular: you learn best not just by reading or hearing, but by practicing
what you know. How do we live by the Word of God? Sven gives some practical steps in doing this.
2020-06-2619 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #7 The Cycle of Evangelism with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Ben ReaIf we want evangelism to work we have to understand how people are brought into the Kingdom of God. Episode 6 of Why Evangelism doesn’t work”, is about the cycle of evangelism or as I call it the cycle of salvation. Knowing the process people come through in being born again helps us to know how we should structure out outreach ministry efforts.
2020-06-2228 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #12 Dealing with Difficult PassagesCharissa discusses how to approach Scripture when dealing with difficult passages and how we can work through them.
2020-06-1816 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #6 We Don't Love Each Other Part 1 with Pr Matt Parra and Jasper St BernardJesus commanded that we should love one another as He loved us. And that if we did the world would know we were His disciples. When we allow race, culture, and other differences to get between us, we inhibit the power of God and evangelism doesn’t work.
Please join me as I discuss issues of unity and race with my Philosopher friend JD St Bernard.
2020-06-151h 18Sabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #11 The Bible and ProphecyBible prophecy is crucial to our identity and mission. Prophecy provides an internal and external mechanism to confirm the accuracy of God’s Word. Jesus said, “ ‘And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe’.
2020-06-1247 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #5 Everyone's a Witness with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Justin TorossianYou might not realise it but God has called you to be His witness. You might not be a slick talker or a high level thinker but God has ordained you to speak for Him. In this episode Justin Torossian and I discuss the benefits derived from being an unashamed witness and the consequences of hiding our light under a bushel.
Please join us as we consider various Biblical passages from different angles on this important subject.
2020-06-1036 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #10 The Bible as HistoryThe historical nature of Scripture is one characteristic that distinguishes it from the sacred books of other religions. This lesson looks at some of the key issues in history as portrayed in the Bible and at some of the archaeological evidence that helps substantiate history as expressed in the Bible.
2020-06-0434 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #9 Creation: Genesis as Foundation (Part 2)Many great thinkers were inspired by Scripture to explore God’s created world; as a result, modern science was born. Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, John Ray, Robert Boyle, and other early great scientists believed that their work revealed even more about the handiwork of God's creation. Julian explores some different theories other than the Bible of creation in our world today.
2020-05-2829 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #4 Christ's Method Alone with Pr Matt Parra and Camila SkafJesus is the premier soul winner and He shows us better than anyone how we should go about reaching the lost. Considering Him as our model, in this podcast we discuss, how we should go about our mission of seeking and saving the lost.Please join us as we discuss Christ’s method(s)!
2020-05-2242 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #8 Creation: Genesis as Foundation (Part 1)The first chapters of Genesis are foundational for the rest of Scripture. The major teachings or doctrines of the Bible have their source in these chapters.
2020-05-2131 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #7 Language, Text and ContextWhat a blessing it is to have the Bible in our own language! This was not always the case and something we take for granted. How can we, being guided by the Holy Spirit, better study Scripture. Matt takes us through some principles that it is good to understand.
2020-05-1531 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #3 Evangelism Isn't Dead: We are with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Peter WattsWhy do we not see evangelistic results of Biblical proportions? Is it because of our outdated approaches to evangelism or is it our lack of genuine faith and commitment? In this podcast we discuss why so many are feeling disappointed with evangelism and why so many think it’s dead. This conversation is only for the honest in heart. If that’s you please join us!
2020-05-1546 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #6 Why Is Interpretation Needed?If our approach and interpretation of the Bible is incorrect, we will most likely come to false conclusions. This is dangerous to understanding salvation and other teachings of the Bible.
2020-05-0837 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #5 By Scripture Alone - Sola ScripturaWhat does Sola Scripture mean? This week the Sabbath School lesson goes into this subject in greater detail. Sven goes back in history and reminds us of where this principle came from.
2020-04-3026 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #4The Bible–the Authoritative Source of Our TheologyWhat role does human tradition and culture have in our religious experience, as Bible believing Christians? Pr Matt Parra has the commentary this week and has some great thoughts.
2020-04-2434 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #2 Doctrine vs Jesus with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Lyle SouthwellMercy and justice. Faith and works. Doctrine and Jesus. We sometimes separate what God does not and unintentionally cause confusion that leads to a loss of power in our witness. This episode explores the need to avoid two extremes. The first is proclaiming a Jesus that is based on fallen human assumptions and not God's word. The second is proclaiming a set of ideas, detached from God as if the faith of Jesus was a trivia game. This podcast is about how we need to not separate and put at odds what God does not but rather “preach the Word” in i...
2020-04-1753 min
All Things EvangelismWhy Evangelism Doesn't Work: #1 Identity Drives Mission with Pr Matt Parra and Boris JovinovThe Messiah’s mission was to go to war with death and to defeat it on behalf of everyone who’s ever lived. Had Jesus forgotten who God’s Word said He was He would’ve never succeeded in His mission. One reason we don’t see as much evangelistic success as we wish we would is that we have forgotten who we are. God’s Word defines who we are and If we believe that we are what it says we are we will accomplish our mission.
2020-04-1445 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #3 Jesus & the Apostles' view of the BibleJesus was the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus was the very fulfilment of the law. Through Jesus' life we see the Bible come to life. He taught His disciples obedience to the Word of God and the law. Jesus constantly referred to Scripture.
2020-04-1422 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ2 How to Interpret Scripture #2 The Origin and Nature of the BibleJonathan looks at how the Bible is different from every other book that claims to be inspired of God.
2020-04-0927 min2020-04-0326 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #13 From Dust to StarsPr Matt Parra unpacks Daniel chapter 12. Topics discussed: Michael as another name for Jesus, the judgment, the time of trouble, preterism, futurism and historicism and being lights in the dark world.
2020-03-2739 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #12 From North and South to the Beautiful LandJulian Archer explores the important meaning in Daniel 11 for our lives today.
2020-03-1929 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #11 From Battle to VictoryThis week's lesson is on Daniel Chapter 10, which reveals Daniel's life of devotion and persistence in prayer. What was the result of this? Christ, the Son of God appeared to Daniel. Daniel drew near to God and God drew near to him.
2020-03-1340 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #10 From Confession to ConsolationPr Matt Parra explains the prophecy in Daniel chapter 9. It is a powerful prophecy and really confirms our faith.
2020-03-0637 min
The NewsCastNewsCast #08 - Big Camp 2020The NNSW team discuss what is happening this year at Big Camp 2020.
2020-02-2807 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #9 From Contamination to PurificationPr Matt unpacks Daniel 8. The little horn, the daily and the cleansing of the sanctuary.
2020-02-2852 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #8 From the Stormy Sea to the Clouds of HeavenLawson unpacks from Scripture the identifying characteristics of the AntiChrist in Daniel chapter 7.
2020-02-2028 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #7 From the Lion's Den to the Angel's DenThere are certain areas of our lives that we should never compromise. Daniel's prayer life and communion with God was one of those areas, even if it meant the loss of his life. Listen to Matt share on Daniel chapter 6.
2020-02-1336 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #6 From Arrogance to DestructionThis week's lesson is on Daniel chapter 5. King Belshazzar's magnificent party ends with his final judgment.
2020-02-0728 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #5 From Pride to HumilityJonathan this week, looks at the dream of the tree that God gave to King Nebuchadnezzar.
2020-01-3125 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #4 From Furnace to PalaceBrad Moodie expounds on the story of the three Hebrew worthies and makes applications to our lives today.
2020-01-2321 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ1 Daniel #3 From Mystery to RevelationMatt Parra takes a fresh look at Daniel chapter 2.
2020-01-1733 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Ezra & Nehemiah #12 Dealing with Bad DecisionsBrad goes through this week's lesson on unequally yoked relationships.
2019-12-1929 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Ezra & Nehemiah #11 Backslidden PeopleCharissa shares her insights on this week's Sabbath School lesson.
2019-12-1316 minAll Things EvangelismClearing for Baptism with Pr Matt Parra and Pr Uriah St JusteListen to Pr Matt Parra and Pr Uriah St Juste talk about Biblical principles for clearing someone for baptism.
2019-12-1041 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Ezra & Nehemiah #10 Worshiping GodListen to Pr Matt and Brad discuss how we are to worship the Lord.
2019-12-0553 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Ezra & Nehemiah #8 God and the CovenantBrad shares his insights on this weeks Sabbath School Lesson 'God and the Covenant'.
2019-11-2129 min2019-11-1544 min2019-10-3153 minSabbath School Quarterly CommentaryQ4 Ezra & Nehemiah #4 Facing OppositionListen to Matt and Brad discuss Ezra & Nehemiah Q4 lesson #4 'Facing Opposition'.
2019-10-2443 min2019-10-1143 min
CONNECTED AdventistWORLD: NNSW Conference, Haystacks & Prayer Meeting ft. Charlie GreyThis episode we hear what a Non SDA experienced at her first e-v-e-r SDA event. Find out who stood out to her during the NNSW leadership conference of Seventh Day Adventist but most importantly, WHY!!
2019-02-251h 12
TPO Rankings PodcastEp 11 : TAS, ACT, NNSW - Who Will Win?Who will win (and be relegated from) the following leagues?
TAS NPL
ACT NPL
NNSW NPL
That’s what we attempt to answer this week.
Also in this weeks show, we recapped these games:
Marconi Stallions (40) v Rockdale City Suns (24)
Balcatta (138) v Cockburn City (80)
Dandenong City (68) vs Altona Magic (133)
Edgeworth Eagles (23) vs Charlestown City Blues (84)
We also look forward to a these games this coming weekend:
Newcastle Jets (5) v Melbourne Victory (2)
Devonport City (75) v Launceston City (158)
ECU Joondalup (63) vs Perth SC (30)
Cockburn City (88) vs Perth Glory (Y) (81)
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Also, a reminder that you ca...
2018-05-1520 min