Testing our lifestyle
- Nathan Dempsey •
- 12 January 2023
I talk easily about my family, my hobbies and my job, but I’m often mute when I have an opportunity to share the gospel.
What prize are we trying to win?
- Adrian Russell •
- 4 August 2015
In 1 Corinthians 9:24, the Apostle Paul urges Christians: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” I have often heard people explain this verse as an exhortation to strive hard for salvation, to endure in faith, to persevere in love, to remain steadfast in hope, and take hold of the prize—eternal life.
What’s in the bad bracket?
- Tony Payne •
- 31 July 2015
English evangelical vicar Melvin Tinker recently found himself the subject of a media storm for daring to say that homosexual sex was morally wrong. This was in response to the decision by his local Canon to support and bless a gay pride rally, including draping a rainbow flag on the steps of York Minster.
Sermon application missteps
- Mikey Lynch •
- 6 February 2019
Clumsy sermon application often is the result of an individualistic grid.
Excelling in exam season
- Rusdyan Cocks •
- 3 November 2021
When it comes to measuring our performance in exam season, we all have different standards. But what standard should we aim for as followers of Jesus?
Down-under round-up: 29 July 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 29 July 2015
Summaries and links for further reading on the commodification of the body parts of aborted babies, the invitation to "come as you are", and how to win by not arguing.
Disciple-making ministry tip: Prayer dice
- Peter Chubb •
- 28 July 2015
When learning to pray, children (and adults!) often fall into a rut. They use the same words and pray the same things every time. I came up with an idea to help, to make praying fun, and to prompt the people praying to consider more things to pray about.
How are institutional responses to child abuse affecting your faith?
- Mark Gilbert •
- 27 July 2015
The Royal Commission will certainly challenge people’s trust in the institution of the Church, whether that be Catholic, Anglican or otherwise. And that is not a bad thing, if, instead of to the Church, we are able to point people’s trust toward the promises of Jesus and him alone.
Down-under round-up: 15 July 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 15 July 2015
Important reads on Aboriginal evangelists, the pitfalls and positives of pastoring a small church, temptations when discipling, music and discernment, and liberalism.
Dealing with repeated failure
- Gordon Cheng •
- 27 September 2017
We know the apostle Peter’s reputation as the biggest and best disciple because he shows moments of true greatness. He is the first disciple named in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s gospels.
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