Down-under round-up: 17 February 2016

  • Sandy Grant
  • 17 February 2016

Sandy Grant's links of the weeks include discussion on anti-bullying schemes in schools, quiet time with God on loud days, the passing of a Christian Aboriginal, death and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and women, and praying for Richard Dawkins.

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One Pastor’s Journey: From “the sermon is everything” to “the sermon is essential but insufficient” (Part 2)

  • Timothy Raymond
  • 21 February 2014

In my last post, I introduced this mini-series and tried to describe some of the pitfalls which can occur when a pastor attempts to do all (or nearly all) his ministry through his Sunday sermon. Like I said there, Sunday sermons are wonderful and essential and life-giving and edifying, but

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Down-under round-up: 2 March 2016

  • Sandy Grant
  • 2 March 2016

Sandy Grant's reads of the week include a program to help you share the gospel at work, things that encourages church visitors, the idol of sports for parents, plus a reflection on a proposed anti-bullying program.

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Glorifying Jesus (John 18-21)

  • Matt Olliffe

Five studies on John’s Gospel, plus one study focusing on the Old Testament background needed to understand John (6 studies).

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One-to-One Bible Reading: video course

  • David Helm
  • 12 September 2013

Can you think of people in your life that you would like to see progress spiritually—perhaps a non-Christian colleague, or a Christian friend at church, or a family member? Here's a way to help them understand more of God in a way that is simple and personal, and that doesn't rely on getting them to a church program or event.

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Making the most of a church weekend away

  • David Phillips
  • 18 April 2016

Church weekends away can often be uncomfortable and awkward. But as Dave Phillips argues, there’s value in spending time away together: the key is preparing well.

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The pain and glory of unanswered prayer

  • Geoff Robson
  • 30 March 2017

Few things can be more confusing or frustrating for Christians than unanswered prayer—especially when we’re sure there are good, obvious reasons for God to grant our requests.

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From mission field to mission station: Lessons from Acts 11:19-30

  • Stephen Leston
  • 18 September 2015

I am currently preaching through the book of Acts. It is my second time preaching through this book, and I love it! I just recently finished preaching through Acts 11:19-30: the formation of the church in Antioch. This account is one that has always intrigued me.

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Vine Journal: Issue 4

  • 1 August 2016

Contents of Issue 4 of Vine Journal.

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Ten tips for a good missionary Skype interview

  • Peter Sholl
  • 26 September 2016

Have you ever had to sit through a church Skype call that was riddled with technical glitches and unhelpful questions? Peter Sholl has ideas to improve your next chat with your missionaries.

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