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GBC | We Are The ChurchMarc RaderAdam and Brianna sit down with our very own Senior Pastor Marc Rader who shares some hockey quips, his take on discipleship and unpacks a bit about hermeneutics. Marc also shares about how Ester saw the fingerprints of God in her life even though He's not mentioned in the scriptures and can relate to this as Marc reflects and can see Gods fingerprints throughout his own life.We hope you enjoy episode 27 of We Are the Church. If you would like to come on the podcast email us at office@gymeabaptist.org.au. We'd love f...2024-09-2544 min
GBC | SermonsOur Extra Ordinary Life Together | Ephesians 4:1-13This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader revisits our theme for the year "Our Extra Ordinary Life Together". Unpacking Ephesians 4.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to the We Are The Church Podcast - an open conversation with real people who call GBC home as they share stories of God at work in their lives and how their lives are being changed by Jesus. We'd lo...2024-04-2830 min
GBC | SermonsIn Remembrance of Me | Marc Rader | Luke 24:1-8Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to the We Are Th...2024-04-0235 min
GBC | SermonsMarch 17th, 2024 Marc Rader - While We WaitWelcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to the We Are Th...2024-03-1738 minGBC | SermonsOur Extra Ordinary Life Together | Ephesians 4:1-6This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader talks about our theme for the year "Our Extra Ordinary Life Together". Unpacking Ephesians 4.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, an...2024-02-0730 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | At the Turn of the Tide? | Shifts in SecularismThis week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader continues our annual series of Jesus and The Sydney Morning Herald taking a look at shifts in secularism. Are we at the turn of the tide?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has ch...2024-01-2936 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | The Taylor Swift Effect | Community and InfluenceThis week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader continues our annual series of Jesus and The Sydney Morning Herald taking a look at the effect Taylor Swift has had on the community at large and her sphere of influence.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We...2024-01-2530 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | Should the Church be "Woke"?This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader continues our annual series of Jesus and The Sydney Morning Herald asking the question, Should the Church be "Woke"?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pr...2024-01-1629 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | Why is Israel so Important to Christians? | 1 Peter 2:4-10This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader continues our annual series of Jesus and The Sydney Morning Herald asking the question Why is Israel so Important to Christians?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our ch...2024-01-1139 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | The Rise of the Machines: AI (Collins Word of the Year) | Proverbs 17:7This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader kicks off our annual series of Jesus and the Sydney Morning Herald tackling the issue of Artificial Intelligence. Taking a look at Proverbs 17.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of...2024-01-0529 minGBC | SermonsHome for Christmas | The Birth of Jesus | Luke 2:1-15For our Christmas Day service our Senior Pastor Marc Rader talks about the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke. From our Home for Christmas series. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church com...2024-01-0526 minGBC | SermonsHome for Christmas | A Song of Ascents | Psalm 126This week our Senior Pastor Marc Rader, continues our Christmas series, Home for Christmas. Marc taught us from Psalm 126 A Song of Accents.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to...2023-12-1930 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul's Final Advice | 2 Corinthians 13:5-14Our main teaching text for 2023 is 2 Corinthians. This week senior pastor, Marc Rader, wraps up the series speaking from 2 Corinthians 13.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to the We Ar...2023-11-2833 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul's Concern for the Corinthians | 2 Corinthians 12:19-21Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's Concern for the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 12:19-21. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to th...2023-11-1332 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul's Vision and His Thorn | 2 Corinthians 12:1-10Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's Vision and His Thorn in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to th...2023-11-0633 minGBC | SermonsOn This Rock | A Gentile Women's Faith | Mark 7:24-27This week Senior Pastor Marc Rader, shares with us in our On This Rock... series. On This Rock... unpacks personal reflections from foundational texts. Marc takes a look at Mark 7:24-27.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-10-3029 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul Boasts About His Sufferings | 2 Corinthians 11:21-30Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's boast of his sufferings in 2 Corinthians 11:21-30. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to th...2023-10-3038 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul Defends His Ministry | 2 Corinthians 10:1-6Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's defense of his ministry in 2 Corinthians 10:1-6. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church community, you can listen to th...2023-10-2332 minGBC | SermonsBaptism Sunday | The Great Commission | Matthew 28:16-20Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Jesus' command from Matthew 28, go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. This is from our Baptism Service.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and bl...2023-10-1727 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Generosity Encouraged | 2 Corinthians 9:6-15Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's encouragement about generosity in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, a...2023-10-1035 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul's Comfort in their Repentance | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Paul's comfort amongst repentance in 2 Corinthians 7:2-16. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, a...2023-10-0429 minGBC | SermonsFinding Your Place | In our Resources | Philippians 4:10-20This series explores finding your place in the mission of God. This week senior pastor Marc Rader looks at finding your place in our resources. Unpacking Philippians 4.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed you today. If you'd like to get to know some of our church co...2023-09-1922 minGBC | SermonsFinding Your Place | In our Families | Luke 2:41-52This series explores finding your place in the mission of God. This week senior pastor Marc Rader looks at finding your place in the mission of God within our families. Taking a look at Luke 2.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this m...2023-09-0428 minGBC | SermonsFinding Your Place | In our Community | Esther 9:20-28This series explores finding your place in the mission of God. This week senior pastor Marc Rader looks at finding your place in the mission of God in our community. Unpacking Esther 9.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged a...2023-08-2929 minGBC | SermonsFinding Your Place | Our Mission Your Mission | Philippians 1:1-11This series explores finding your place in the mission of God. This week senior pastor Marc Rader looks at the intersection of the churches mission and our individual mission. Diving into Philippians 1.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged a...2023-08-1429 minGBC | SermonsFinding your place in the mission of God | At Work | Proverbs 31:10-31This series explores finding your place in the mission of God. This week Senior Pastor Marc Rader looks at how we can do this in our workplace and our everyday lives. Diving into Proverbs 31.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message h...2023-07-2429 minGBC | SermonsThe Anointed One: Royal Psalms | Announcement of the Messiah's Reign | Psalm 110Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a deep dive into the Royal Psalms this week taking a look at Psalm 110 The Announcement of the Messiah's Reign. This is from our series called The Anointed One: Royal Psalms.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We h...2023-07-1134 minGBC | SermonsThe Anointed One: Royal Psalms | The Glories of the Messiah and His Bride | Psalm 45Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a deep dive into the Royal Psalms this week taking a look at Psalm 45. This is from our series called The Anointed One: Royal Psalms.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-06-2636 minGBC | SermonsThe Anointed One: Royal Psalms | The King rejoices in the Lord's strength | Psalm 21Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a deep dive into the Royal Psalms this week taking a look at Psalm 21. This is from our series called The Anointed One: Royal Psalms.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-06-1933 minGBC | SermonsThe Anointed One: Royal Psalms | Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God | Psalm 20Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a deep dive into the Royal Psalms this week taking a look at Psalm 20. This is from our series called The Anointed One: Royal Psalms.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-06-1629 minGBC | SermonsThe Anointed One: Royal Psalms | Reign of The Lord's Anointed | Psalm 2Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a deep dive into Psalm 2 to show us the reign of the Lord's Anointed. This is from our series The Anointed One: Royal Psalms. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened yo...2023-06-0727 minGBC | SermonsThe Enabling Presence | The Holy Spirit and the gifts He gives to the Church | Ephesians 1:11-14Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks Ephesians 1:11-14 about the role of The Holy Spirit and the gifts He gives to us as the Church. This is from our series The Enabling Presence. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has ch...2023-05-2425 minGBC | SermonsThe Enabling Presence | The Holy Spirit: a short Biblical TheologyOur Senior Pastor Marc Rader takes us through a few passages to highlight the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. This is from our series The Enabling Presence. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged yo...2023-05-1831 minGBC | SermonsThe Enabling Presence | Jesus Appears to His Disciples | John 20:19-23Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader shows us how the Holy Spirit can be one of the Trinity that we can pray to also. This is from our series The Enabling Presence.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-05-1028 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Paul's Hardships | 2 Corinthians 6:3-13Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader shows us some of Paul's Hardships in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on Go...2023-05-1040 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | The Ministry of Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks the Ministry of Reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. This is from our series With Clear Hearts.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, a...2023-05-0135 minGBC | SermonsWere You There? | Cleopas "Road to Emmaus" | Luke 24Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a first person narrative on the road to Emmaus as "Cleopas" when Jesus interacts with him and his companion. This is from our Easter series Were You There?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message h...2023-04-1719 minGBC | SermonsWere You There? | Nicodemus "Jesus on the Cross" | John 19Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a first person narrative while Jesus is on the Cross from Nicodemus's point of view. This is from our Easter series Were You There?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened y...2023-04-1723 minGBC | SermonsWere You There? | The Man leads the Donkey | John 12Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader does a first person narrative of the man leading the Donkey on Palm Sunday found in John 12. This is from our Easter series Were You There?Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and s...2023-04-1226 minGBC | SermonsPrelude To The Passion | Mary Anoints Jesus | John 12:1-11Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader takes us through the telling of Mary anointing Jesus's feet in John 12. In our series Prelude To The Passion.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Big 3 Podcast, a conversation that unpacks three big questions raised from sermons like this one.We hope this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and r...2023-04-0523 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | Captive For Christ | 2 Corinthians 1:23; 2:1-11Our Senior Paster Marc Rader takes another look into 2 Corinthians as we discover what it means to follow Jesus as being captives to him. Marc shows what it meant to be a patron in Paul's day and how this context relates to us today. We must realise how to have clear hearts when it comes to following Jesus. We've made it to 500 episodes since our humble beginning's in 2015 how good is that? What a milestone! Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is...2023-03-1531 minGBC | SermonsWith Clear Hearts | A Gospel Shaped Life | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11Our Senior Paster Marc Rader dives into 2 Corinthians and takes a look at the Gospel shaped life. What does it mean to share the gospel in todays climate? Paul got rejected for sharing the true gospel as we do for sharing our faith today. How can we know how to share the Gospel in this day and age with clear hearts. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. Yo...2023-03-0226 minGBC | SermonsThe One | Doing The One Thing | Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Our Senior Paster Marc Rader takes a look at Ecclesiastes and reveals how we are to do the one thing. He shows that it is all about timing. We need to have a purpose in life and that helps us make sense of our timing. This series explores a number of priorities we want to make room for as followers of Jesus The One.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives c...2023-02-2531 minGBC | SermonsThe One | Follow The One | Mark 4:1-9Our Senior Paster Marc Rader takes a look at our new series "The One". How can we follow the One? (Jesus). As a community of faith we want to be On-Purpose intentionally creating margin to participate with God's work in our lives. This series explores a number of priorities we want to make room for as followers of Jesus The One. Marc unpacks Mark 4 to unravel how we can follow Jesus aka The One.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of t...2023-02-0429 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | The Uluru Statement of the Heart | Matthew 26:31-46Our Senior Paster Marc Rader has a look what it means for us as Christians to engage in the Uluru Statement of the Heart. Whilst unpacking what has been said about the referendum for the voice in parliament. Looking in Matthews gospel to see what that might say to us in chapter 26 about these key topics in the Australian landscape. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You ca...2023-01-2537 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | Climate Care | Revelation 21:1-5Our Senior Paster Marc Rader takes a look at the issue of Climate Care. What does it mean to be a Christian, with how we have a part to play in what we should do for the environment. Marc opens at Revelation 21 to show what a new Heavens and a new Earth might mean for us in the future and what we can do now to make a difference. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we...2023-01-1631 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | Gambling | Leviticus 11:1-8 - 41-47Our Senior Paster Marc Rader unpacks the issue of Gambling this week. Diving into Leviticus to show how that by looking into God's holiness we can see how God requires us to also be holy. Please if you or anyone you know finds this subject triggering in any way. Please contact Gamble Aware either on their website: www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 858 858 Or please contact Lifeline either on their website. www.lifeline.org.au or call 13 11 14. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church se...2023-01-1038 minGBC | SermonsJesus and The Sydney Morning Herald | Permacrisis | Revelation 5:1-10Our Senior Paster Marc Rader takes a look at the Collins Dictionary word of the year "Permacrisis". Diving into the Book of Revelation in chapter 5 to see what living in a constant state of crisis looks like for the people of John's day. As well as what it means for us today and what we can do about it. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can al...2023-01-0444 minGBC | SermonsChristmas Unboxed | Preserve and Ponder | Luke 2:8-20Our Senior Paster Marc Rader reflects on what Mary pondered at the time of Jesus's birth. In Luke's account in chapter 2 we find out that, the shepherds and the Angels came to see her. The shepherds tell Mary of who Jesus will become and the Angels rejoice because of Jesus being born as he is the Lord and Saviour of the world. What does this mean for us today, is their an invitation for us to except? Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is...2022-12-2625 minGBC | SermonsChristmas Unboxed | Jesus Presented at the Temple | Luke 2:22-35Our Senior Pastor Marc Rader leads us through the story of Simeon presenting Jesus at the Temple. Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the temple for purification and to the Lord for their first born son. The story unfolds in Luke chapter 2 as Simeon blesses Mary and Joseph and speaks a prophesy over Jesus. Mary and Joseph engage on a journey of faith. We also need to do this and marvel at what this story is saying to us this time of year.Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This m...2022-12-1929 minGBC | SermonsRenovation | Dedication of the Wall | Nehemiah 12:31-43Our senior Pastor Marc Rader unpacks the end of Nehemiah 12 to show how the dedication of the Wall can change the lives of the Israelites. How it can be relevant for us today as we look forward to next year with optimism for what God might have install for us as a community of faith. Welcome to the GBC Sermon podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. This message from our Sunday church service is part of the resources we provide as we seek to see lives changed by Jesus. You can also listen to our Bi...2022-12-0826 minGBC | SermonsRenovation | Israel's Obligations | Nehemiah 9:38-10:(29-33)-10:39Welcome to the weekly GBC Sermon Podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. We're continuing in our year-long series on Nehemiah, called Renovation: Rebuilding for Purpose.This week Senior Pastor Marc Rader invites us to consider how we respond to God. When we respond to his provision, grace & blessing, are we doing so in a formulaic way, a box ticking list of tasks or dos & don'ts. Or is our response coming from the heart & our behaviour a sign of the transformation that he has made in our hearts.We pray you can know the t...2022-09-1936 minGBC | SermonsRenovation | Israels Prayer | Nehemiah 9:1-5Welcome to the weekly GBC Sermon Podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. We're continuing in our year-long series on Nehemiah, called Renovation: Rebuilding for Purpose.This week Senior Pastor Marc Rader speaks on the lengthy prayer in Chapter 9, which recalls how God has always enacted, blessed and intervened for the benefit of Israel and the fulfilment of His promises. Israel responds, recognising that the only way they will be successful or experience good in future, is if God continues to provide and intervene for them.We pray that this message has challenged and s...2022-09-1331 minGBC | SermonsRenovation | Ezra Reads The Law | Nehemiah 7:73b - 8:1-8Welcome to the weekly GBC Sermon Podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. This message is a return to our year long series on Nehemiah: Rebuilding for Purpose. Senior Pastor Marc Rader explores what it means to understand and fear the Lord, so that the joy of the Lord will be our strength.We pray that this message has challenged and strengthened you, encouraged you to pray and rely on God, and blessed your life today.We'd love for you to join us for one of our services this weekend. For more information on...2022-08-3140 minGBC | SermonsWhat is the Church? | The Living Temple | 1 Peter 2:4-10Welcome to the GBC Sermon Podcast, a weekly podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. I'm Roxane Lawler, Associate Pastor. We pray you're blessed by listening to this sermon.This message by Senior Pastor Marc Rader concludes our 'What Is The Church' series on the church as the Temple of God with a deep dive into 1 Peter 2:4-10. Marc takes us on a journey through the Scriptures to help us see what it means to be a living temple, the place where people can see the renewing and restoring work of Jesus.The church co...2022-08-2340 minGBC | SermonsWhat is the Church? | The Body of Christ | Ephesians 4:11-16Welcome to the GBC Sermon Podcast, a weekly podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. I'm Roxane Lawler, Associate Pastor. We pray you're blessed by listening to this sermon.This message is part of a series called What Is The Church, where we look at different Biblical images or metaphors of the church. This week it's the Body of Christ. Senior pastor Marc Rader looks at various passages such as Ephesians 4:11-16 and explains how unity is an essential part of what it means to be the Body of Christ. We are to be a people uni...2022-08-0934 minGBC | SermonsWhat is the Church? | The Flock of Christ | John 10:1-5Welcome to the beginning of a new series called What Is The Church - where we look at different Biblical images of the church, such as the flock of God, the body of Christ, the Bride of Christ and how they each explore a different aspect of what it means to be the church today. This week Marc Rader explores the flock of God - and how we as the flock must recognise Jesus the shepherd's voice, and follow Him.Recognising and listening to the voice of Jesus is the role of the flock as together we f...2022-07-2629 min
GBC | Big ThreeThe Kingdom of Heaven is Like... | The Parable of the Wedding FeastRoxane is Hosting this week and Matt joins as Co-Host. In this episode we welcome back Marc Rader from leave as we dive into your questions on Matt's sermon on 'The Parable of the Wedding Feast'.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with...2022-07-2153 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Fourth Question | Deconstructing FaithThis week we are taking a closer look at the idea of Deconstructing Faith. Matt and Rox are joined my Marc Rader to explore this new trend and it impact on a persons faith and the wider church.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to...2022-05-0251 minGBC | Big ThreeRenovation | Responding to OppositionWe are diving back into our series Renovation: Rebuilding for Purpose for the next two weeks and this week Matt and Roxane sit down with Marc Rader to ask your questions around Belinda Lakelin's sermon 'Responding to Opposition'. If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to d...2022-04-0655 minGBC | Big ThreeRenovation | Managing in the Messy MiddleWe are diving back into our series Renovation: Rebuilding for Purpose for the next two weeks and this week Matt sits down with Marc Rader to ask your questions around his sermon 'Managing in the Messy Middle'. If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date w...2022-03-3038 minGBC | Big ThreeDiscerning the Invitation of God Together | When God Does Something UnexpectedMatt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around his sermon 'When God Does Something Unexpected' and the last sermon in our series Discerning the Invitation of God Together.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future...2022-03-2255 minGBC | Big ThreeDiscerning the Invitation of God Together | Prepare. Patterns. Partner.Matt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around Roxane Lawler's sermon 'Prepare. Patterns. Partner.' from our series Discerning the Invitation of God Together.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If...2022-03-1647 minGBC | Big ThreeDiscerning the Invitation of God Together | Waiting Under PressureMatt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around his sermon 'Waiting Under Pressure' from our series Discerning the Invitation of God Together.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you're in...2022-03-0948 minGBC | Big ThreeDiscerning the Invitation of God Together | Beginning With PrayerMatt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around his sermon 'Beginning With Prayer' from our series Discerning the Invitation of God Together.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you're in...2022-03-0348 minGBC | Big ThreeRenovation | Those Who Say YesMatt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around his sermon 'Those Who Say Yes' from our series Renovation: Rebuilding For Purpose.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you're in the...2022-02-2446 minGBC | Big ThreeRenovation | Confidence in God's PlansMatt and Jess are back to ask Marc Rader your hard hitting questions around his sermon 'Confidence in God's Plans' from our series Renovation: Rebuilding For Purpose.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you're in the...2022-02-0946 minGBC | Big ThreeLives Changed by Jesus. | The Bleeding Woman – “Daughter”Matt and Jess are asking your big questions in our series Lives Changed by Jesus and Belinda's sermon 'The Bleeding Woman – “Daughter” with Marc Rader. If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you're in the area and would l...2021-11-1849 minGBC | SermonsLives Changed by Jesus. | The Leper – Come As You Are | Mark 1:40-45Welcome to the GBC Sermon Podcast, a weekly podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. I'm Marc Rader, senior pastor here at GBC and I hope that you are available to hear the invitation of Jesus.This week Matt Willis reflects on the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45. In this passage, Jesus' willing and compassionate interaction with a man who had experienced rejection, isolation, and exclusion is front and centre.Before we get to the message, let me remind you to join us for the Big III, a mid-week podcast where Matt...2021-11-0226 minGBC | Big ThreeLives Changed by Jesus. | Timothy – Fan into Flame the Gift of GodMatt and Jess are asking your big questions in our series Lives Changed by Jesus and Marc Rader's sermon 'Timothy – Fan into Flame the Gift of God' with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you...2021-10-2746 minGBC | SermonsLives Changed by Jesus. | Timothy – Fan into Flame the Gift of God | 2 Timothy 1:1-6Welcome to the GBC Sermon Podcast, a weekly podcast from Gymea Baptist Church in Sydney Australia. I'm Marc Rader, senior pastor here at GBC and I hope that you are available to hear the invitation of Jesus.In this week's message we consider the transformation of Timothy's life by Jesus and, in particular, focus on the organic imagery of a fire that Paul uses.Before we get to the message, let me remind you to join us for the Big III, a mid-week podcast where Matt, Jess, and I sit down and unpack three big...2021-10-2628 minGBC | Big ThreeLives Changed by Jesus. | The Forgiven Woman – Honouring Jesus With What We HaveMatt and Jess are asking your big questions in our new series Lives Changed by Jesus and Belinda Lakelin's sermon ‘The Forgiven Woman – Honouring Jesus With What We Have' with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If y...2021-10-2050 minGBC | Big ThreeLives Changed by Jesus. | The Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding, Faith, and InclusionEpisode Matt and Jess are asking your big questions in our series Lives Changed by Jesus and the sermon ''The Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding, Faith, and Inclusion' with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If y...2021-10-1351 minGBC | Big ThreeLives Changed by Jesus. | Lydia – A heart opened by the LordMatt and Jess are asking your big questions on the start of our new series Lives Changed by Jesus and the first sermon 'Lydia – A heart opened by the Lord' with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.2021-09-2954 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Topography Of Discipleship | The Public ContextMatt and Roxane are asking your big questions on the Public Context with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to join us online, we meet at gbconline.org.au at 9:30am of 6:00...2021-09-1649 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Topography Of Discipleship | The Social ContextMatt and Jess are asking your big questions on the Social Context with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to join us online, we meet at gbconline.org.au at 9:30am of 6:00...2021-09-0154 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Topography Of Discipleship | The Personal ContextMatt and Jess are asking your big questions on the Personal Context with Marc Rader.If you are interested in join a LifeGroup at GBC you can fill out our Expression of Interest FormIf you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with...2021-08-1952 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Topography Of Discipleship | The Transparent ContextMatt and Roxane are asking your big questions on the Transparent Context with Marc Rader.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to join us online, we meet at gbconline.org.au at 9:30am of 6:00...2021-08-0355 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Topography Of Discipleship | The Divine ContextMatt and Jess are back after a week off. This past Sunday we introduced our new series "The Topography Of Discipleship". Matt and Jess sit down with Marc Rader to ask him your top questions from the first sermon in this new series.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to...2021-07-2252 minGBC | Big ThreeOn This Rock... | Don't Care, Didn't AskSenior Pastor Marc Rader joins Matt and Jess to discuss your big questions from his foundational text in our current series On This Rock.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to join us online...2021-07-0151 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Fourth Question | The Significance Of BaptismMatt is joined by Jess as they sit down with Marc Rader to discuss the significance of baptism and why do we continue to practice it today.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to...2021-06-1743 minGBC | Big ThreeFollowing Jesus In John's Gospel | Smell The PerfumeMatt is joined by Jess as they sit down with Marc Rader to answer some of your questions around our very own Marjy Robertson's first sermon here at GBC from John 12:1-11.Why is there always so much focus on the death of Jesus when the victory is in His resurrection?What perceptions of the messiah do we need to be challenging within the church and wider culture?What does it look like to be like Mary, bringing what is valuable to Christ, within our daily lives?If you want to be part of the conversation, make...2021-06-0747 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Fourth Question | What Is the Role of Words and Deeds?Matt is joined by Belinda as they sit down with Marc Rader to reflect on the Just Fast Challenge and our Discipleship Cycle Kickoff #2.When seeking to share the fulness of life with others, what is the role of words and deeds?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe...2021-05-1248 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Fourth Question | How To Be A Cultural AgentMatt is joined by Jess as they sit down with Marc Rader to reflect on ANZAC Day and the launch of our PM Discipleship Cycle Pilot.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.If you'd like to join...2021-04-2854 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Fourth Question | RegenerationMatt is joined by Jess as they sit down with Marc Rader to reflect on the wild year 2020 was and how has that impacted out spiritual growth as a community and as individuals.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.2021-03-3152 minGBC | Big Three7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Laodicea: One Last WordMatt is joined by Roxane as they sit down with Marc Rader to discuss your questions from our last sermon in our series 7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Laodicea: One Last Word.If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one of our three services on Sunday, and you snap the Slido QR code before the sermon.If you've enjoyed the Big Three podcast today, please take the time to give it a rating and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all future episodes.2021-03-2445 minGBC | Big Three7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Philadelphia: Jesus Loves MeMatt is joined by Jess as they sit down with Marc Rader to discuss your questions from 7 Letters 7 Lessons | The Church at Philadelphia: Jesus Loves Me.If the church is doing so well, why does the letter say they are weak?How do we communicate the love of Jesus to those who can’t see it when they look at the church?If Jesus loves us so much that he opens the door, why does he allow people to live in the lobby?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at on...2021-03-1646 minGBC | Big ThreePlan A | GrowingMatt and Jess sit down with Marc Rader to discuss your questions on his sermon on Growing in our new series Plan A.Why do you think it’s so common for believers to separate evangelism and discipleship, when in truth, they are two sides of the same coin?How do we go about reconnecting these two practices?How do we let go of the idea that we need to grow in Jesus before we can follow Him?How do we go about discerning what Jesus might be saying to us?If you want to be part of...2020-10-2953 minGBC | SermonsPlan A | The Great Commission for Every Christian | Matthew 28:16-20What comes to mind when you think of the gift of evangelism? Is evangelism something that you feel equipped for? Where do we even start taking part in this journey?This week, we launch a new series that explores a framework for evangelism. Developed by Belinda Lakelin, Evangelism Consultant for the Baptist Association, Plan A is based on Matthew 28 and seeks to help every Christian live out the great commission. In this message, Belinda chatted to Marc Rader to help us understand the heart and themes behind this great new resource.Perhaps this week, God is...2020-10-1923 minGBC | Big ThreeSongs of the People | Psalm 25Marc Rader is a away this week so Mark Coleman has stepped in to try to answer your questions on Psalm 25 with hosts Matt and Jess.Looking at our world now, what are the things within our society and culture that are threatening our faith?How do we reconcile the call to give everything to God if, at times, cries for rescue can go unanswered?What are some ways that we could start walking in the way of the Lord, this week?If you want to be part of the conversation, make sure you're there at one...2020-10-0150 minGBC | Big ThreeSongs Of The People | Psalm 149Matt Willis is back in the host seat along with Jess Baker and Marc Rader. Listen to your top questions from our the first sermon of our new series Sonds Of The People.How do we reconcile the violent nature of God's judgement with the invitation of a redemptive relationship?In our cultural context that is filled with entitlement, how can we train ourselves in humility?At times where I don't understand God or feel disconnected from him, how do I live out real praise instead of pretending?If you want to be part of the conversation, m...2020-09-0944 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | The More Things Change… (The More They Stay The Same?)A brand new Big Three podcast episode, with Jordie Collins, Marc Rader & your host Jess Baker. Listen to your top questions from our last sermon in our series The Church Reimagined.If I’m not where God is sending me to participate with him, what are some ways I can seek this out? What might be some of the things in our church culture and our own hearts that are holding us back from ‘reimagining’ church?How can I experience the peace that Jesus speaks of if I find myself concerned about all the changes that this year has bro...2020-09-0142 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | The Medium Is the Message... (And Our Lives Are the Medium!)Join a conversation with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.How do I deal with these two conflicting truths; 1) I am an imperfect human beign and 2) The way i live my life is supposed to bring people to Jesus?It sounds like you're asking us to live a great life in order to reach people. Shouldn't we be doing that because we love God?How much can we adapt to our culture before we are no longer faithful to the gospel?...2020-08-2545 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | We Celebrate What Matters... (But What Really Matters?)Join Jess Baker and Amaris Rader as they sit down with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.What would celebration for the lost look like for us and how would our lives look different because of it?If what matters is people being found by God and having their lives changed, then how can we keep this as a focus in our diverse ministry passions?Why does it appear that a follower who has wandered away and returned is more celebrated than...2020-08-1829 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | We Are Family... (Are You Available?)Join Jess Baker and Brett Robinson as they sit down with Senior Pastor at GBC, Marc Rader to discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.It appears only a minority of people in our church participate/lead/volunteer. How d owe shift this cultureWith the pandemic are we having a long half-time or are there opportunities for active ministry?We hear about Jeremiah and the apostle Paul speaking to kings and influential people in high places, should we also aspire to do the same?You can follow us on F...2020-08-1236 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | We Are Family... ( And That Means Something)Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined. Plus a special song by Matt for our new guest host Jess!This weeks questions:What are the challenges facing the houshold model in a world which focuses on the individual?How does this household language relate to those called to God's mission outside of the church? Like school, university or work?How does the move into LifeGroups facilitate this call to join God's household and His...2020-08-0544 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | We Are Following Jesus (And That’s All That Matters)Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.This weeks questions:What would a dysfunctional community of faith look like?What's our approach to being both socially relevant and keeping Jesus at the center?How do we keep Jesus in the center?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.We’d love for you join us for church at gbconline.org.au at 8:30, 10:30, and 6:00pm (AEST2020-07-2846 minGBC | Big ThreeThe Church Reimagined | We Are The Church Ungathered... (And That's Okay)Join Matt Willis and Jess Baker as they sit down with Marc Rader and discuss your biggest questions around the latest sermon in our new series The Church Reimagined.This weeks questions:Have we formalised church too much? Do we rely too heavily on professional leaders without leaving room for God to raise up Spirit led but not formally trained leaders?What do “disciples who make disciples” do?How do you imagine the church re-gathered will look like? What will be different?You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or visit our website at gymeabaptist.org.au.2020-07-2246 min