http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/ en-us Copyright Parkside Baptist Church 2009 Parkside Baptist Sermon Podcast Parkside Baptist Church Sermon Audio from Parkside Baptist Church in Adelaide, South Australia Sermon Audio from Parkside Baptist Church in Adelaide, South Australia Parkside Baptist Church dgsmith@interenode.on.net clean D. Smith Ephesians 2:8,9 Romans 5:8,9 People Say… All religions are basically the same. They all serve the same function, to meet God and be better people. It doesn’t matter what brand or tradition or culture you were born in, they're just different ways of expressing the same truth. Have you ever walked up a mountain and got to the top just to find a road and a carpark up there? There’s more than one way to get to the top. The climb gets you fit, so that’s better. But the people in the car say the drive is easy and pleasant, so that’s better. The rock climbers say there’s no excitement in a drive or a walk, our way is better. So the discussion about religions becomes about which is the best way to achieve the same goal? Ephesians 2:8,9 Romans 5:8,9 - People Say… All religions are basically the same. They all serve the same function, to meet God and be better people. It doesn’t matter what brand or tradition or culture you were born in, they're just different ways of expressing the same truth. Have you ever walked up a mountain and got to the top just to find a road and a carpark up there? There’s more than one way to get to the top. The climb gets you fit, so that’s better. But the people in the car say the drive is easy and pleasant, so that’s better. The rock climbers say there’s no excitement in a drive or a walk, our way is better. So the discussion about religions becomes about which is the best way to achieve the same goal? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_5_2012a.mp3 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 06:16:06 GMT 00:44:42 D. Smith John 14:6 Why do people say that Christianity is arrogant and narrow? Because they've met Christians who are arrogant and narrow? Because Christians claim exclusive truth? We're right and you're wrong? People Say series examines these issues and offers ways to think about them. John 14:6 - Why do people say that Christianity is arrogant and narrow? Because they've met Christians who are arrogant and narrow? Because Christians claim exclusive truth? We're right and you're wrong? People Say series examines these issues and offers ways to think about them. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jan_29_2012.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:42:22 GMT 00:20:38 D. Smith Luke 1:46-55 When Mary sung the Magnificat she wasn't just singing some peaceful carol to the tune of Silent Night! She sang a subversive, radical and even dangerous song. Luke 1:46-55 - When Mary sung the Magnificat she wasn't just singing some peaceful carol to the tune of Silent Night! She sang a subversive, radical and even dangerous song. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_18_2011.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:06:01 GMT 00:29:51 D. Smith Acts 27:10-44 What do you do during the storm? Does it seem like God is trying to save you or kill you? Acts 27:10-44 - What do you do during the storm? Does it seem like God is trying to save you or kill you? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_4_2011.mp3 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 01:29:55 GMT 00:32:11 S. Woods Luke 11:1-14 Steve Woods, pastor of Whyalla Baptist shares the journey of Whyalla Baptist with their 24-7 prayer room. Luke 11:1-14 - Steve Woods, pastor of Whyalla Baptist shares the journey of Whyalla Baptist with their 24-7 prayer room. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_27_2011.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:38:14 GMT 00:43:33 D. Smith Acts 22:1-22 Do you know the difference between your "I was" and your "I am"? Then what about "I will"? Follow Paul and his journey with the Roman Commander! Acts 22:1-22 - Do you know the difference between your "I was" and your "I am"? Then what about "I will"? Follow Paul and his journey with the Roman Commander! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_20_2011.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:13:29 GMT 00:48:52 G. Parker Acts 21 Was Paul disobeying the elders when he went to Jerusalem? Acts 21 - Was Paul disobeying the elders when he went to Jerusalem? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_13_2011.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:00:08 GMT 00:53:32 D. Smith Acts 20:17-38 Are you holding the gospel in your hasnd and feeding off the good things it offers? Or is the gospel embedded in your life. Warning: this message contains a fast track method of finding God's will for your life! Acts 20:17-38 - Are you holding the gospel in your hasnd and feeding off the good things it offers? Or is the gospel embedded in your life. Warning: this message contains a fast track method of finding God's will for your life! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_6_2011.mp3 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 01:32:17 GMT 00:31:24 B. Sunstrom Dish or Destination? Belinda Sunstrom shares about the gospel need in Japan, along with the Scripture's imperative for us all to be missionaries. Dish or Destination? - Belinda Sunstrom shares about the gospel need in Japan, along with the Scripture's imperative for us all to be missionaries. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Sep_25_2011.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:42:09 GMT 00:32:05 D. Smith Acts 17:16-23 Everyone who looks at a sunset says thankyou to someone somewhere - and so a new spirituality is born! Three areas of life are discussed where we make up faith rather than have it made known. Acts 17:16-23 - Everyone who looks at a sunset says thankyou to someone somewhere - and so a new spirituality is born! Three areas of life are discussed where we make up faith rather than have it made known. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Sep_18_2011.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:28:54 GMT 00:29:02 D. Smith Acts 15:35-41 Paul and Barnabas go at it in a good old ding dong. Who was right? Who do you think was right and who does God think is right? Sometimes fear of confrontation is relabelled as love. Acts 15:35-41 - Paul and Barnabas go at it in a good old ding dong. Who was right? Who do you think was right and who does God think is right? Sometimes fear of confrontation is relabelled as love. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Aug_28_201.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:58:06 GMT 00:18:18 D. Smith Acts 15:1-12 Yet we still have expectations of people don’t we… - Should do this, should do that - Make demands on ourselves - Get indignant when people can’t live up to our standards - Develop the ability to make the demands sound good and holy. - Yet they’re just a burden Have you grown up like that - With these unfair burdens being placed on you - And all it’s done, like Paul says, is show how sinful you are - And make you think that God is disappointed in you. Acts 15:1-12 - Yet we still have expectations of people don’t we… - Should do this, should do that - Make demands on ourselves - Get indignant when people can’t live up to our standards - Develop the ability to make the demands sound good and holy. - Yet they’re just a burden Have you grown up like that - With these unfair burdens being placed on you - And all it’s done, like Paul says, is show how sinful you are - And make you think that God is disappointed in you. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_24_2011.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:53:49 GMT 00:24:07 D. Smith This is a feedback session from our May 1 forum In this session, we talk about the journey towards our mission statement, which will allow us to define and be clear about our ministries. This is a feedback session from our May 1 forum - In this session, we talk about the journey towards our mission statement, which will allow us to define and be clear about our ministries. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_17_2011.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:15:50 GMT 00:25:26 Deborah Packer Isa 6; Acts 9:1-16 Receiving God's Commissioning: A look at God's call on our lives and responding to that call. Isa 6; Acts 9:1-16 - Receiving God's Commissioning: A look at God's call on our lives and responding to that call. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_10_2011.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:57:07 GMT 00:21:33 D. Smith Acts 13:26-31 Can it be possible that all of this Christian stuff is true? Acts 13:26-31 - Can it be possible that all of this Christian stuff is true? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jun_26_2011.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:05:16 GMT 00:21:23 G. Parker 1 Co 13 God will never make you love him, and I can't either! 1 Co 13 - God will never make you love him, and I can't either! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jun_12_2011.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:40:52 GMT 00:20:28 D. Smith Acts 12:5-19 How long since you've seen God act in power in your life? Is it years? Here's three observations from Peter's jailbreak that might help us... Acts 12:5-19 - How long since you've seen God act in power in your life? Is it years? Here's three observations from Peter's jailbreak that might help us... http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jun_19_2011.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:59:04 GMT 00:36:35 R. Bartlett Love is worth a shot! Russell continues with Part 2 of his message about love. Love is worth a shot! - Russell continues with Part 2 of his message about love. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/May_29_2011.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 07:39:54 GMT 00:33:34 D. Smith Acts 8:9-24 Why did Peter give Simon such a hard time? He was only a new convert after all. Acts 8:9-24 - Why did Peter give Simon such a hard time? He was only a new convert after all. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/May_1_2011.mp3 Sun, 1 May 2011 02:55:20 GMT 00:31:18 G. Parker John 4 - the Woman at the Well Why keep drinking the toilet water when the fresh water is running all the time. John 4 - the Woman at the Well - Why keep drinking the toilet water when the fresh water is running all the time. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Apr_10_2011.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:57:38 GMT 00:20:28 D. Smith Acts 6:1-7 How do I fit in? - When you think about the question more than the answer - What does it mean? - Perhaps it means, “Have I found friends here?” - Have people made an effort with me? - Have my needs been met? Or… - Maybe it means is there a role for me? - Am I needed? - Have I been invited to help out? Or… - Is what I am doing recognized - Or talked about as if it’s important How do you fit in? Acts 6:1-7 - How do I fit in? - When you think about the question more than the answer - What does it mean? - Perhaps it means, “Have I found friends here?” - Have people made an effort with me? - Have my needs been met? Or… - Maybe it means is there a role for me? - Am I needed? - Have I been invited to help out? Or… - Is what I am doing recognized - Or talked about as if it’s important How do you fit in? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Apr_3_2011.mp3 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 08:07:40 GMT 00:33:05 D. Smith Acts 5:34-42 So Gamaliel’s strategy for us would be to hop up on the fence. And sit there. - Wait and see… Can you see how he managed to get the Sanhedrin to be fence sitters? - Do nothing, that’s your best bet - Don’t make a decision about this Christ - Wait and see Is that where you are? Is that how you’re thinking about God? - I don’t need to decide - There’s plenty of time - I’ll just wait and see what happens with all this - The proof is in the pudding - I’ll stay on the fence and be an impartial observer Acts 5:34-42 - So Gamaliel’s strategy for us would be to hop up on the fence. And sit there. - Wait and see… Can you see how he managed to get the Sanhedrin to be fence sitters? - Do nothing, that’s your best bet - Don’t make a decision about this Christ - Wait and see Is that where you are? Is that how you’re thinking about God? - I don’t need to decide - There’s plenty of time - I’ll just wait and see what happens with all this - The proof is in the pudding - I’ll stay on the fence and be an impartial observer http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_20_2011.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:43:34 GMT 00:31:59 D. Smith Acts 4:1-13 What evidences are there that we've been with Jesus? Peter & John faced up to the Sanhedrin with courage! I honour people’s courage for doing the right thing – when society’s Sanhedrin is telling you otherwise - When you decide not to go out all night drinking and clubbing, turn up to church with a headache, while your friends sleep in - When you decide not to sleep over at your boyfriend or girlfriend’s place, even though your friends think you’re crazy - When you make a stand at work about how someone is being treated Those things take courage… - And they prompt questions - And the answer is the Jesus Acts 4:1-13 - What evidences are there that we've been with Jesus? Peter & John faced up to the Sanhedrin with courage! I honour people’s courage for doing the right thing – when society’s Sanhedrin is telling you otherwise - When you decide not to go out all night drinking and clubbing, turn up to church with a headache, while your friends sleep in - When you decide not to sleep over at your boyfriend or girlfriend’s place, even though your friends think you’re crazy - When you make a stand at work about how someone is being treated Those things take courage… - And they prompt questions - And the answer is the Jesus http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_6_2011.mp3 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:45:35 GMT 00:24:38 They Had Been With Jesus D. Smith Acts 2:1; 40-48 The early church were into each other as much as God... Did you know these three things about their community of faith? Turns out we have everything in common, since we have Christ in common... Acts 2:1; 40-48 - The early church were into each other as much as God... Did you know these three things about their community of faith? Turns out we have everything in common, since we have Christ in common... http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_20_2011.mp3 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:37:04 GMT 00:34:58 Three Cool Things about Community, Acts 2:1; 40-48 G. Parker Acts 2:1-24 Tongues wind and fire. What really counts is a changed life! Acts 2:1-24 - Tongues wind and fire. What really counts is a changed life! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_13_2011.mp3 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:47:14 GMT 00:29:03 Pentecost - Wind and Fire D. Smith Acts 1:1-11 Imagine the disciples standing around looking into the sky when Jesus went? What if that was all they knew about relating to Jesus? Acts 1:1-11 - Imagine the disciples standing around looking into the sky when Jesus went? What if that was all they knew about relating to Jesus? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_6_2011.mp3 Sun, 6 Feb 2011 01:57:04 GMT 00:25:50 Power For Mission Acts R. Bartlett 1 Cor 13:1-3, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:34-35 The centrality and indispensability of love in the life of the church; the source and crucial resource of love given and revealed to us in Jesus' crucifixion, and how in receiving this love personally, it then works out in a distinctive quality and action of love that is a primary characteristic of the church community. 1 Cor 13:1-3, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:34-35 - The centrality and indispensability of love in the life of the church; the source and crucial resource of love given and revealed to us in Jesus' crucifixion, and how in receiving this love personally, it then works out in a distinctive quality and action of love that is a primary characteristic of the church community. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jan_30_2011.mp3 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:43:32 GMT 00:29:50 D. Smith Matt 2:1-12 Who were the most dangerous people for the sake of Christ in the story of the Wise Men? Was it Herod with his murderous plans? Not at all... This message outlines why we should be part of the evidence that a new day is dawning. Matt 2:1-12 - Who were the most dangerous people for the sake of Christ in the story of the Wise Men? Was it Herod with his murderous plans? Not at all... This message outlines why we should be part of the evidence that a new day is dawning. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jan_9_2011.mp3 Sun, 9 Jan 2011 01:16:02 GMT 00:19:40 D. Smith Eph 1:7-10 Can you deny the change? Can you take hold of the truth? Eph 1:7-10 - Can you deny the change? Can you take hold of the truth? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_19_2010.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:22:14 GMT 00:09:37 Baptism, Truth, Change Kelly Smith Kelly Smith's story Kelly tells her story leading to baptism. Kelly Smith's story - Kelly tells her story leading to baptism. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Testimony_Dec_19_2010.mp3 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:36:46 GMT 00:12:31 baptism G. Parker 1 Sam 13:1-15; 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 We continue to wait through Advent. How's your wait for the second visit from Jesus going? 1 Sam 13:1-15; 1 Thess 4:13-5:11 - We continue to wait through Advent. How's your wait for the second visit from Jesus going? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_12_2010.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:05:41 GMT 00:21:03 Waiting D. Smith Isa 9:2-7 And Israel wasn’t waiting in beautiful water, beautiful surrounds - They were in trouble - Prophets were telling them - This is what you’ve done… (idols, injustice) - This is your punishment… (exile, removal) Who will save us? What hope do we have? And out of that comes a yearning, a hope, something worth waiting for… O Come O come Immanuel And ransom captive Israel They were waiting for what the prophets were predicting. Isa 9:2-7 - And Israel wasn’t waiting in beautiful water, beautiful surrounds - They were in trouble - Prophets were telling them - This is what you’ve done… (idols, injustice) - This is your punishment… (exile, removal) Who will save us? What hope do we have? And out of that comes a yearning, a hope, something worth waiting for… O Come O come Immanuel And ransom captive Israel They were waiting for what the prophets were predicting. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_5_2010.mp3 Sun, 5 Dec 2010 01:57:06 GMT 00:23:46 Waiting D. Smith Psalm 27:14 We’re in Advent season… - The time when we wait for the arrival of the Messiah - The prophets predicted and the Jews waited for 483 years - That a savior would come But we busy ourselves in Advent, don’t we - We call it the silly season - Get busy buying things, planning things, creating the perfect Christmas But in the midst of that, can we slow down? Can we wait? What does God want to show us – in the wait What does God want to teach us – in the wait What does he want to say to us, - build in us - create in us - that would never be there if we just rushed forward and tried to grab what we think is rightfully ours Sometimes God says wait… Psalm 27:14 - We’re in Advent season… - The time when we wait for the arrival of the Messiah - The prophets predicted and the Jews waited for 483 years - That a savior would come But we busy ourselves in Advent, don’t we - We call it the silly season - Get busy buying things, planning things, creating the perfect Christmas But in the midst of that, can we slow down? Can we wait? What does God want to show us – in the wait What does God want to teach us – in the wait What does he want to say to us, - build in us - create in us - that would never be there if we just rushed forward and tried to grab what we think is rightfully ours Sometimes God says wait… http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_28_2010.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:59:12 GMT 00:29:03 Waiting D. Smith Romand 7,8 Surely the amount of money spent on the self-help industry - 2005 US alone: $9.6 billion - Estimated 2010: $13.9 billion Is due to this tension… - People know what they want to be like - We also know we’re not that. Paul’s next sentence offers something that none of the self help books do… Romand 7,8 - Surely the amount of money spent on the self-help industry - 2005 US alone: $9.6 billion - Estimated 2010: $13.9 billion Is due to this tension… - People know what they want to be like - We also know we’re not that. Paul’s next sentence offers something that none of the self help books do… http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_21_2010.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:01:48 GMT 00:29:17 There is no condemnation, for those in Christ Jesus G. Parker Ephesians 1 Have you ever felt like you're faking this journey? Garry takes us though Ephesians 1 with the help of a testimony from Andrew Harvey about his journey of doubt. Ephesians 1 - Have you ever felt like you're faking this journey? Garry takes us though Ephesians 1 with the help of a testimony from Andrew Harvey about his journey of doubt. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_14_2010.mp3 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:59:56 GMT 00:34:25 Have you ever felt like you're faking this journey? D. Smith Romans 1:24-32 How is it that the homosexual community has come to the conclusion that the church hates them? Anyone who has had the slightest impact of God on their lives should know the answer to what God thinks of homosexuals. Romans 1:24-32 - How is it that the homosexual community has come to the conclusion that the church hates them? Anyone who has had the slightest impact of God on their lives should know the answer to what God thinks of homosexuals. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Nov_7_2010.mp3 Sun, 7 Nov 2010 01:47:32 GMT 00:24:03 homosexuals, Romans, gay, immoral, marriage Carmen Haywood God has worked among the Mayoyao people of the Philippines Carmen shares her amazing story of the result of the missionary work in the Mayoyao district of the Filippino high country. God has worked among the Mayoyao people of the Philippines - Carmen shares her amazing story of the result of the missionary work in the Mayoyao district of the Filippino high country. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Oct_17_2010.mp3 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:54:42 GMT 00:31:27 Philippines, Mission, Bible, Jesus, Christ D. Smith Romans 5:12-19 When Jesus died and was raised to life - He started a new line of humanity - In that way he’s just like Adam - Called the second Adam His line of humanity has - Grace and forgiveness – if you choose - Being made right with God, even though we’re guilty of many sins – if you choose Instead of being ruled by death, we live in triumph over sin and death - Someone should say Hallelujah!! Romans 5:12-19 - When Jesus died and was raised to life - He started a new line of humanity - In that way he’s just like Adam - Called the second Adam His line of humanity has - Grace and forgiveness – if you choose - Being made right with God, even though we’re guilty of many sins – if you choose Instead of being ruled by death, we live in triumph over sin and death - Someone should say Hallelujah!! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Sep_19_2010.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:51:50 GMT 00:34:30 Humanity, Sin, Adam, Jesus G. Parker It's Not About Me What does Jesus mean by Repent? What does he mean by procucing fruit? It's Not About Me - What does Jesus mean by Repent? What does he mean by procucing fruit? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Sep_12_2010.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 02:32:54 GMT 00:25:57 Matthew, Jesus, repent, fruit D. Smith Romans 1-3 How is it that the answers to life’s mysteries, - The goal and purpose of life - The healing of our soul - The solution to all human guilt and shame - And the reason to be alive How can the answer to all of that… - Be expressed in a dead carpenter hanging on a cross? Romans 1-3 - How is it that the answers to life’s mysteries, - The goal and purpose of life - The healing of our soul - The solution to all human guilt and shame - And the reason to be alive How can the answer to all of that… - Be expressed in a dead carpenter hanging on a cross? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Aug_22_2010.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:30:11 GMT 00:35:48 Sinned, guilt, shame, Romans, glory, God, Jesus J. Pryor Jeremiah Series Final We hate it when promises are broken, and we struggle to keep ours sometimes. But God keeps his promises and will bring us home. Jeremiah Series Final - We hate it when promises are broken, and we struggle to keep ours sometimes. But God keeps his promises and will bring us home. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Aug_15_2010.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:26:59 GMT 00:41:04 Jeremiah, promises, faithful God, coming home Calvin Ma Barnabas as a missionary team member Barnabas' life models several aspects of being part of a misisonary team. Barnabas as a missionary team member - Barnabas' life models several aspects of being part of a misisonary team. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Aug_1_2010.mp3 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 03:08:50 GMT 00:33:10 Barnabas, Missionary, missions, OMF, Calvin Ma D. Smith Jer 29:1-11 Does it sometimes feel that instead of trying to save you… - God is trying to kill you - And even though he’s supposed to be doing good things - Our life gets harder, friendships are harder, our family gets strained, work becomes impossible, I’m getting more lonely, would love a decent man or woman in my life, I’m sick of being sick! And we think, I thought a life with God was supposed to be good. Jer 29:1-11 - Does it sometimes feel that instead of trying to save you… - God is trying to kill you - And even though he’s supposed to be doing good things - Our life gets harder, friendships are harder, our family gets strained, work becomes impossible, I’m getting more lonely, would love a decent man or woman in my life, I’m sick of being sick! And we think, I thought a life with God was supposed to be good. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_25_2010.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:00:05 GMT 00:57:03 Jeremiah, Calling, Vocation, Rescue, Exile, Plans, Grief G. Parker Baptism & the 10 Commandments What does baptism have to do with the Ten Commandments? Baptism & the 10 Commandments - What does baptism have to do with the Ten Commandments? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_11_2010.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:36:13 GMT 00:15:37 Baptism, Ten Commandments, Self, others, love god D. Smith Special Message for the Ordination of Garry Parker This is the most important lesson I have ever learnt in ministry – to be myself. - Be yourself in ministry, don’t pretend I can’t think of another profession where who you are, is more important than what you do… - The Bible tells us that having a sincere heart is more important than a spectacular ministry Special Message for the Ordination of Garry Parker - This is the most important lesson I have ever learnt in ministry – to be myself. - Be yourself in ministry, don’t pretend I can’t think of another profession where who you are, is more important than what you do… - The Bible tells us that having a sincere heart is more important than a spectacular ministry http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jul_4_2010.mp3 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 03:37:50 GMT 00:19:14 2 Cor 5:9-17, ordination, garry parker, ministry, pastor D.Smith Jer 21:1-10; 22:3,4 Zedekiah turns AND burns! Zedekiah came to God because he had a self-identified need. - his perception was that God could meet that need - pulled him out of his tool belt - began to use him as a tool - it blew up in his face. - God wasn’t going to be treated like that The assumption is that what I want is the most important thing: - I want to be happy - I want to be free - I want to be healed - I want a better job - I want out of this marriage - I want a better feeling of success in life That is not a gospel understanding It comes from a world that has self satisfaction at its core. Jer 21:1-10; 22:3,4 - Zedekiah turns AND burns! Zedekiah came to God because he had a self-identified need. - his perception was that God could meet that need - pulled him out of his tool belt - began to use him as a tool - it blew up in his face. - God wasn’t going to be treated like that The assumption is that what I want is the most important thing: - I want to be happy - I want to be free - I want to be healed - I want a better job - I want out of this marriage - I want a better feeling of success in life That is not a gospel understanding It comes from a world that has self satisfaction at its core. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jun_27_2010.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:11:37 GMT 00:34:07 Handy, useful, self, Jeremiah 21; Jeremiah 22, living for others P. Millard Mark 2:1-12 The story of the faithful friends that lowered their mate through the roof to meet Jesus. Forgiveness comes first, the rest maybe later. Mark 2:1-12 - The story of the faithful friends that lowered their mate through the roof to meet Jesus. Forgiveness comes first, the rest maybe later. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jun_20_2010.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:13:20 GMT 00:30:25 Faithfulness, friends, forgiveness, healing J. Pryor "Why do the wicked flourish?" "Why do the wicked flourish?" "Why do the wicked flourish?" - "Why do the wicked flourish?" http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/May_16_2010.mp3 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:30:16 GMT 00:41:25 D. Smith Jer 7:1-15 But the people said to themselves – yep, we’re safe - Are we really? Safe? - Yep… Just say this: The temple is the Lord’s. - “The temple is the Lord’s” - Now say it two more times and you’ll be safe too. - But the temple isn’t the Lord’s, it’s full of all those false god’s we love. - Doesn’t matter… - Don’t you think we should… - Nup, just say it. - The temple is the Lord’s (x3) Brilliant, now we’re both safe. Ridiculous isn’t it? - Denial in its fullest - Really saying, I’m safe, because I really want to be safe Jer 7:1-15 - But the people said to themselves – yep, we’re safe - Are we really? Safe? - Yep… Just say this: The temple is the Lord’s. - “The temple is the Lord’s” - Now say it two more times and you’ll be safe too. - But the temple isn’t the Lord’s, it’s full of all those false god’s we love. - Doesn’t matter… - Don’t you think we should… - Nup, just say it. - The temple is the Lord’s (x3) Brilliant, now we’re both safe. Ridiculous isn’t it? - Denial in its fullest - Really saying, I’m safe, because I really want to be safe http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/May_2_2010.mp3 Sun, 2 May 2010 03:13:00 GMT 00:26:27 Words, ritual, Jeremiah D. Smith Jeremiah 1 Here’s the point, too many people settle for a straight forward plain western shaped life - Because they don’t rate themselves - I’m a nobody, I don’t do that kind of stuff - I don’t drop things to serve God, I don’t make dramatic changes because of my sense of following Jesus - Save that for the missionaries. But the trouble is that if we keep telling ourselves that we’re nobodies, it’s self fulfilling. We become what we think. Jeremiah 1 - Here’s the point, too many people settle for a straight forward plain western shaped life - Because they don’t rate themselves - I’m a nobody, I don’t do that kind of stuff - I don’t drop things to serve God, I don’t make dramatic changes because of my sense of following Jesus - Save that for the missionaries. But the trouble is that if we keep telling ourselves that we’re nobodies, it’s self fulfilling. We become what we think. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Apr_18_2010.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:29:19 GMT 00:31:04 Jeremiah, Calling, Vocation, Rescue T. Harris Matt 21:1-11 Trevor shares his passion for unveiling the original sites of major events and how they line up in a prophetic manner. Matt 21:1-11 - Trevor shares his passion for unveiling the original sites of major events and how they line up in a prophetic manner. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_28_2010.mp3 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:32:19 GMT 00:43:50 Palm Sunday, Spiritual Mapping, sites, locations, death, resurrection A. Tzanakis Matt 28:18-20 Arthur is heading to Cambodia. Here is his demonstrative challenge! Matt 28:18-20 - Arthur is heading to Cambodia. Here is his demonstrative challenge! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_21_2010.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:44:31 GMT 00:40:47 Tzanakis, Global, Interaction, Cambodia, Commission, Mission G. Parker Ecc 1:2-14 It's all pointless declares the preacher as he walks out of the church onto the street. Wait, where is he? How did he get there? Ecc 1:2-14 - It's all pointless declares the preacher as he walks out of the church onto the street. Wait, where is he? How did he get there? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_14_2010.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:03:22 GMT 00:13:12 meaningless, Pointless, exit, resurrection, young people D.Smith 1 Pe 4:12-19 And the reason we don’t like it is because deep down we subscribe to the western philosophy of suffering - Summed up in the bumper sticker - ‘poop’ happens Think about this: Western understanding is suffering = poop - Not just senseless, but repugnant and disgusting. A toxic element of life to be avoided at all costs When does it happen? - Just happens - Random and senseless, like a drive by shooting, taking out victims unexpectedly, without reason or provocation So we end up with a western view that says that all suffering is toxic and there never is a reason for it. - Now bring that into Christian circles and what have you got? - A Jesus who fixes that Like a cosmic ointment that cures all ills 1 Pe 4:12-19 - And the reason we don’t like it is because deep down we subscribe to the western philosophy of suffering - Summed up in the bumper sticker - ‘poop’ happens Think about this: Western understanding is suffering = poop - Not just senseless, but repugnant and disgusting. A toxic element of life to be avoided at all costs When does it happen? - Just happens - Random and senseless, like a drive by shooting, taking out victims unexpectedly, without reason or provocation So we end up with a western view that says that all suffering is toxic and there never is a reason for it. - Now bring that into Christian circles and what have you got? - A Jesus who fixes that Like a cosmic ointment that cures all ills http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Mar_7_2010.mp3 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 04:27:08 GMT 00:30:31 Peter, Suffering, Persecution, Fire, Rome, Happens D. Smith 1 Pe 2:21-25 While this was going on the tension in the town was high - Peter was recognized - First by a café waitress - Hey you were with him I was not, I don’t know what you’re talking about. - Then by another older woman, Yes you were I swear on my mother’s grave I do not know him. - Then a crowd gathered and agreed, you’ve got the accent – you speak like him Then he started to swear and curse like only a fisherman could, denying any association with him whatsoever, I swear to God… And right then, - While Jesus was being taken to be beaten, whipped, spat on, laughed at - And nailed onto a cross for the sins of the world A rooster crowed - A sound that cut Peter like a knife - Only then did he remember what Jesus said - “What have I done?” Bible says that he went outside and wept bitterly. 1 Pe 2:21-25 - While this was going on the tension in the town was high - Peter was recognized - First by a café waitress - Hey you were with him I was not, I don’t know what you’re talking about. - Then by another older woman, Yes you were I swear on my mother’s grave I do not know him. - Then a crowd gathered and agreed, you’ve got the accent – you speak like him Then he started to swear and curse like only a fisherman could, denying any association with him whatsoever, I swear to God… And right then, - While Jesus was being taken to be beaten, whipped, spat on, laughed at - And nailed onto a cross for the sins of the world A rooster crowed - A sound that cut Peter like a knife - Only then did he remember what Jesus said - “What have I done?” Bible says that he went outside and wept bitterly. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_28_2010.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:48:58 GMT 00:39:07 Forgiveness, Denial, Shame, Guilt, Freedom D. Smith 1 Pe 1:17-25 When we talk about eternal life - We can think of it as a time thing - Gives us a few more years after we die (well a few thousand years) - 10,000 if you believe Amazing Grace - Eternal means forever Start to talk like that – bit boring actually - Extension of what we have now But the Bible is saying that your eternal life actually begins now… - And it’s a time thing, but it’s so much more - And as we come to faith, something changes in us, we become a new creation, we have a new birth - We begin to enter into our eternal destiny - Not just new beliefs - A new person 1 Pe 1:17-25 - When we talk about eternal life - We can think of it as a time thing - Gives us a few more years after we die (well a few thousand years) - 10,000 if you believe Amazing Grace - Eternal means forever Start to talk like that – bit boring actually - Extension of what we have now But the Bible is saying that your eternal life actually begins now… - And it’s a time thing, but it’s so much more - And as we come to faith, something changes in us, we become a new creation, we have a new birth - We begin to enter into our eternal destiny - Not just new beliefs - A new person http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_21_2010.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:18:50 GMT 00:22:23 Salvation, Ransom, Faith Why Believe, 1 Pe 1:17-25 G. Parker Luke 7:36-50 Growing up I was taught what not to do as a Christian. Now I think there's only one goal, love Jesus more. If I do that, then the rest will take care of itself. Luke 7:36-50 - Growing up I was taught what not to do as a Christian. Now I think there's only one goal, love Jesus more. If I do that, then the rest will take care of itself. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_14_2010.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:58:41 GMT 00:24:14 Love, Jesus, rules, woman, perfume, Simon, freedom, judging D. Smith 1 Peter 1:2-9 Some people think they don’t need saving - Not particularly in trouble - But let’s think for a bit What is it then, in your mind that sets life right? - Takes the wrongs in the world and restores, recovers, repairs? 1 Peter 1:2-9 - Some people think they don’t need saving - Not particularly in trouble - But let’s think for a bit What is it then, in your mind that sets life right? - Takes the wrongs in the world and restores, recovers, repairs? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Feb_7_2010.mp3 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:15:08 GMT 00:32:01 Salvation, Conversion, faith, why believe D. Smith 2 Peter 1:2-11 [v4] This is where our feet leave the ground - This is what takes the lives of those who know God and sets them apart - People who share in God’s divine nature - If you’re here and you count yourself not a Christian (glad you’re here – always welcome – not here to twist your arm) - But in your experience have you noticed the change in someone who knows God? Not talking about crazy Christians - Whites on all four sides of their eyes Christians - Talking about people with that genuine, heart of love, that know God 2 Peter 1:2-11 - [v4] This is where our feet leave the ground - This is what takes the lives of those who know God and sets them apart - People who share in God’s divine nature - If you’re here and you count yourself not a Christian (glad you’re here – always welcome – not here to twist your arm) - But in your experience have you noticed the change in someone who knows God? Not talking about crazy Christians - Whites on all four sides of their eyes Christians - Talking about people with that genuine, heart of love, that know God http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jan_31_2010.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:22:56 GMT 00:29:42 Living,Godly,Lives Jenny Pryor Evidence of sonship Evidence of sonship (only half the sermon, sorry) Evidence of sonship - Evidence of sonship (only half the sermon, sorry) http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Recording_Jan_10_2010_11_11_46_AM.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:36:37 GMT 00:16:13 Sonship P. Millard Isaiah 6:1-8 God is a transforming God. A refreshing message about the need for transformation and the call to what is important. Isaiah 6:1-8 - God is a transforming God. A refreshing message about the need for transformation and the call to what is important. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Jan_3_2010.mp3 Sun, 3 Jan 2010 01:32:57 GMT 00:28:03 Isaiah 6, Transformation, call, priorities, important. Riley & Bam Jesus born into the heart of a family Myths about Christmas BUSTED! (For a purpose and reason). Incorporating the Bam and Riley Podcast LIVE Christmas Show! Jesus born into the heart of a family - Myths about Christmas BUSTED! (For a purpose and reason). Incorporating the Bam and Riley Podcast LIVE Christmas Show! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_25_2009.mp3 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:01:17 GMT 00:47:45 Christmas, Bam and Riley, Jesus, Live Show, Mythbusters, Stable, Manger W. Teague When He Comes Again We don't have to wait for the baby, so what are we waiting for? The second coming of Christ. Does it make your heart tingle? When He Comes Again - We don't have to wait for the baby, so what are we waiting for? The second coming of Christ. Does it make your heart tingle? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Dec_20_2009.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:55:01 GMT 00:22:56 Advent, Consummation, Revelation, Second Coming G. Parker The messiness of God's purpose The messiness of God's purpose is felt through Mary & Joseph. That doesn't mean God got it wrong! The messiness of God's purpose - The messiness of God's purpose is felt through Mary & Joseph. That doesn't mean God got it wrong! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/G_Parker_Dec_13_2009.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:00:31 GMT 00:27:56 Advent, Mary, Joseph, Pregnant D. Smith Matt 3:1-12 Let me ask you this… - Do you ever think your life needs a turn around? - Do you ever get to the point of saying, “I can’t do this anymore.” - I can’t live like this, look at me - What was I thinking… - I need to change something, I need to detox my life, I need to turn something around – because this life is heading nowhere Matt 3:1-12 - Let me ask you this… - Do you ever think your life needs a turn around? - Do you ever get to the point of saying, “I can’t do this anymore.” - I can’t live like this, look at me - What was I thinking… - I need to change something, I need to detox my life, I need to turn something around – because this life is heading nowhere http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/John_the_Baptist_Dec_6_2009.mp3 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:26:03 GMT 00:29:05 Matt 3:1-12,John,Baptist,Advent 2,Preparation D. Smith James 2:14-26 This is not a call to make your life busier - None of us need that - It’s unhealthy, it’s unwise - It’s a sickness of our society It’s not even a call to look at your works - And align them to your eternal destiny - To make them kingdom works - To make them good works That’s good too, but it’s not what the Bible is saying here - The Bible is calling us to faith - Faith that transforms - Faith that invites Jesus to the centre of our lives - Faith that causes us to grow - Faith that causes us to make life decisions around kingdom values - Faith that causes us to take the next exit of the western freeway and follow that small 4wd track to God knows where. James 2:14-26 - This is not a call to make your life busier - None of us need that - It’s unhealthy, it’s unwise - It’s a sickness of our society It’s not even a call to look at your works - And align them to your eternal destiny - To make them kingdom works - To make them good works That’s good too, but it’s not what the Bible is saying here - The Bible is calling us to faith - Faith that transforms - Faith that invites Jesus to the centre of our lives - Faith that causes us to grow - Faith that causes us to make life decisions around kingdom values - Faith that causes us to take the next exit of the western freeway and follow that small 4wd track to God knows where. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/The_Measuring_Stick.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:31:06 GMT 00:28:51 James,2:14-26 J. Pryor Romans 8 What Paul and Jesus are both saying is that holiness is not an optional extra to following Jesus. They're both saying, "Having been set free from the penalty of sin, we can now live in freedom from the power of sin - by his Spirit". Which means it's actually possible to live in the way God intended us to live. Romans 8 - What Paul and Jesus are both saying is that holiness is not an optional extra to following Jesus. They're both saying, "Having been set free from the penalty of sin, we can now live in freedom from the power of sin - by his Spirit". Which means it's actually possible to live in the way God intended us to live. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Recording_Nov_15_2009_10_55_52_AM.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:42:11 GMT 00:39:45 Condemnation, Romans 8, Hell, sin, Young People D. Smith Romans 12:1,2 We have keep reminding ourselves that our Christian faith is not about ourselves - It’s not about me - Not a life aid for me - Not a helpful resource for my family - I am not even the point of my own salvation – but God is, as is a world that’s suffering Romans 12:1,2 - We have keep reminding ourselves that our Christian faith is not about ourselves - It’s not about me - Not a life aid for me - Not a helpful resource for my family - I am not even the point of my own salvation – but God is, as is a world that’s suffering http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/Given_-_DSmith.mp3 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 03:20:59 GMT 00:30:14 Life of the Beloved,Given D. Smith Genesis Humans are in deep need of blessing - We’re insecure, fearful - Down on ourselves, convinced that we’re no good - Doubt our worthiness We need to be blessed, affirmed in our belovedness - Friends must bless friends - Parents must bless children - Pastors, carers and leaders must bless those in their care And – we need to know we are blessed by God Genesis - Humans are in deep need of blessing - We’re insecure, fearful - Down on ourselves, convinced that we’re no good - Doubt our worthiness We need to be blessed, affirmed in our belovedness - Friends must bless friends - Parents must bless children - Pastors, carers and leaders must bless those in their care And – we need to know we are blessed by God http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/9a4a2a02f787d74678e1a98e55287ef3.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:53:20 GMT 00:35:48 Genesis D. Smith Matt 3:17; 1 Pe 2:4-10 The Father said to the Son - I love you, you are loved - I’m pleased with you - You’re a good Son Do you remember your own father talking like that to you? - I love you, I’m pleased with you - I believe in you, I’m so proud of you - Whatever you put your hand to, I’ll be there with you and for you - I know you can do it - I’ll always be pleased with you Or a father to a daughter? - I love you, I’m pleased with you - You are beautiful, my heart fills my chest when I think about your beauty - You look fantastic and always do whether you’re made up or not, but the real beauty is what I see inside - Your heart for people, your love of life, your love for God - I’ll always be pleased with you Matt 3:17; 1 Pe 2:4-10 - The Father said to the Son - I love you, you are loved - I’m pleased with you - You’re a good Son Do you remember your own father talking like that to you? - I love you, I’m pleased with you - I believe in you, I’m so proud of you - Whatever you put your hand to, I’ll be there with you and for you - I know you can do it - I’ll always be pleased with you Or a father to a daughter? - I love you, I’m pleased with you - You are beautiful, my heart fills my chest when I think about your beauty - You look fantastic and always do whether you’re made up or not, but the real beauty is what I see inside - Your heart for people, your love of life, your love for God - I’ll always be pleased with you http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/44ce7c18d0e49493f5396fd360605536.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:34 GMT 00:32:46 Chosen, beloved, son, father, daughter, love D. Smith And Now I'm Praying for the End of Time! You say: That’s not us - we’re not praying for the end of time - we really do love each other I say: Is that so? - you love each other? - How much? - Do you love him unconditionally? - Will you still love her if she doesn’t want sex? - Do you love each other enough to spend the rest of your life together? - If that’s true, then you’ll be married. - That’s what marriage is And Now I'm Praying for the End of Time! - You say: That’s not us - we’re not praying for the end of time - we really do love each other I say: Is that so? - you love each other? - How much? - Do you love him unconditionally? - Will you still love her if she doesn’t want sex? - Do you love each other enough to spend the rest of your life together? - If that’s true, then you’ll be married. - That’s what marriage is http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/3327e14145e53b61106df4d28523fff3.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:02:32 GMT 00:47:02 Sex, young people, marriage D. Smith The Peace of God, which Transcends all Understanding Part of the reality of being human is this… In each of us there’s an anxiety - An unsettledness - Or an insecurity Am I doing the right thing? - Am I in the right place? - Is my life of any worth? - What about me? My life? - Is this what I’m supposed to be doing? The Peace of God, which Transcends all Understanding - Part of the reality of being human is this… In each of us there’s an anxiety - An unsettledness - Or an insecurity Am I doing the right thing? - Am I in the right place? - Is my life of any worth? - What about me? My life? - Is this what I’m supposed to be doing? http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/0370ea2eec27010167c1b685ae1421c4.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:53:59 GMT 00:32:25 the peace of God, which transcends all understanding D. Smith Pressing On QUESTION: Are you in the same place in regards to Christ as you were this time last year? - June 2008 – in that last year, in what way have you pressed on? In what way have you taken hold? Have you pressed on with the church in its mission? – there’s no shortage of things to do - Wag, Opshop, the school, children and youth These are not hobbies or pastimes. - They are things that God has asked our church to press on with. - And to be a part of this church means to be a part of the mission… - In whatever form that takes, according to your gifts that the Spirit has given… Pressing On - QUESTION: Are you in the same place in regards to Christ as you were this time last year? - June 2008 – in that last year, in what way have you pressed on? In what way have you taken hold? Have you pressed on with the church in its mission? – there’s no shortage of things to do - Wag, Opshop, the school, children and youth These are not hobbies or pastimes. - They are things that God has asked our church to press on with. - And to be a part of this church means to be a part of the mission… - In whatever form that takes, according to your gifts that the Spirit has given… http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/747febf6e8f7b149d677fa4fc3deb290.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:06:41 GMT 00:27:15 Paul, Pressing On D. Smith Confidence in Christ When Paul says: I consider it a loss - Everything that I once thought was to my profit - Everything that’s now chasing me - Everything that I invited into my life - When I thought I was smart or clever or cool - Everything that came from my failures and weaknesses and terrible accidents I don’t want to put my confidence there I want to gain Christ and be found in him. Confidence in Christ - When Paul says: I consider it a loss - Everything that I once thought was to my profit - Everything that’s now chasing me - Everything that I invited into my life - When I thought I was smart or clever or cool - Everything that came from my failures and weaknesses and terrible accidents I don’t want to put my confidence there I want to gain Christ and be found in him. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/e732956072699b2c4c9f09c8bcecd694.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:10:19 GMT 00:29:22 Philippians 3:1-14, gain Christ and be found in him. D. Smith Timothy and Epaphroditus I normally don’t talk about people and travel plans in the middle of my letters… - I usually save that for the end But I couldn’t resist it, because Timothy and Epaphroditus illustrate exactly what I’ve been trying to say to you. Timothy and Epaphroditus - I normally don’t talk about people and travel plans in the middle of my letters… - I usually save that for the end But I couldn’t resist it, because Timothy and Epaphroditus illustrate exactly what I’ve been trying to say to you. http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/309eb716b8e47e6ba39889ecdad36664.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:59:52 GMT 00:26:14 Philippians 2:19-30, Timothy and Epaphroditus D. Smith It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose But I knew that God was real – and I knew that he was in my life – and I knew I liked it and wanted it - It was time for me to stand up, be counted - I responded to every altar call - People must have thought I had every problem under the sun – I was down there every week - I didn’t care, because I knew that I needed everything of God I could get It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose - But I knew that God was real – and I knew that he was in my life – and I knew I liked it and wanted it - It was time for me to stand up, be counted - I responded to every altar call - People must have thought I had every problem under the sun – I was down there every week - I didn’t care, because I knew that I needed everything of God I could get http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/5e04de39bb292a0d254f25c65773e437.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:47:08 GMT 00:29:40 Philippians 2:13, God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. D. Smith Courage We have to stop thinking of our faith as something out there - Relating to someone out there - That secures my future somewhere We need to bring the reality of Christ home, here - To where it affects our lives - To where the challenges and changes are uncomfortable - To where our character is chiselled into that of Christ’s - So that he is exalted in our bodies That takes courage Courage - We have to stop thinking of our faith as something out there - Relating to someone out there - That secures my future somewhere We need to bring the reality of Christ home, here - To where it affects our lives - To where the challenges and changes are uncomfortable - To where our character is chiselled into that of Christ’s - So that he is exalted in our bodies That takes courage http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/76b5bfa05199bccb49cd91acd76cf661.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:43:24 GMT 00:22:34 Philippians 1:21, For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain D. Smith Yes, and I will continue to rejoice There’s not much that’s more effective that the devil could do - Than to get us to believe our own lies - For us to come across hard times, grief, anguish, rejection, isolation – and then say – that’s it for me - That’s as good as I’ll get - That’s as much as I’ll ever do Yes, and I will continue to rejoice - There’s not much that’s more effective that the devil could do - Than to get us to believe our own lies - For us to come across hard times, grief, anguish, rejection, isolation – and then say – that’s it for me - That’s as good as I’ll get - That’s as much as I’ll ever do http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/8a72cac1d63b425ecdaf37635c944255.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:26:45 GMT 00:30:33 In our weakness, God’s strength is made perfect D. Smith Abounding in knowledge and depth of insight Knowledge of the truth is so important for people of faith - It saves us from all these half-baked, self-serving pop theologies - That equate God’s favour with my abilities - And that if I behave myself then God will reward me with wealth - And assumes that if it’s in a worship song, it’s true Abounding in knowledge and depth of insight - Knowledge of the truth is so important for people of faith - It saves us from all these half-baked, self-serving pop theologies - That equate God’s favour with my abilities - And that if I behave myself then God will reward me with wealth - And assumes that if it’s in a worship song, it’s true http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/821e6f6575ab8de4628dc1452af387a1.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:20:11 GMT 00:24:27 Knowledge, love abound D. Smith Grace and peace to You It doesn’t say - He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day you feel too tired and hot to do anymore! Grace and peace to You - It doesn’t say - He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day you feel too tired and hot to do anymore! http://www.parksidebaptist.org.au/audio/04aa36dd0555058676305359dff651fa.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:13:47 GMT 00:23:26 Grace, Peace