1 Timothy 1:3-11 Big Idea: Your perception of truth determines your reaction to it. 1. What is it? 1 John 1:6 2. What do we do? 2 Timothy 2:14-16 3. Why do we do it? 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Titus 3:4-7 RESPONSE • Be sober minded. - 1 Peter 5:8 • Live in the truth. - John 8:32 - Galatians 5:22-23 • Prepare yourself for the good work - 2 Timothy 2:20-21 DI…

Did you know that every 20 minutes, an amputation occurs in the South Pacific due to diabetes or an associated lifestyle disease. Did you also know that the Adventist Church is fighting hard to address this issue, partnering with governments and local communities to hold back the tide. In this episode we speak to Pam Townend, who has been instrumen…

Colossians 1:11-14 What do we know about this Kingdom? 1. THE KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD Mark 1:15 John 18:34-35 John 18:36 Mark 10:42-45 2. THE KINGDOM IS OUR FIRST PURSUIT Matthew 6:10 Matthew 6:31-34 3. THE KINGDOM CHANGES HOW I BEHAVE Matthew 4:23 Matthew 5:3-11Από τον Luke Cunningham

Sister Betsy is making a comeback. But who is this international woman of mystery? Not really a woman, "Sister Betsy" was a system of giving that our pioneers heavily relied on for mission. Find out more about how and why she's making a comeback, with friend of the show, Maryellen Hacko. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm and podcast Friday mornings. Usefu…

Walking With Jesus Week 4 - Our Identity: Joyful Exiles May 21, 2017 Jim Ladd The Big Idea: Following Jesus means living as resident aliens in this world, looking forward to being home in the future. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-12 What is this theme of how to live? We are EXILES and are to live as FOREIGNERS. We are RESIDENT ALIENS Two Implications:…

Nehemiah 13:6-9 Nehemiah 13:15-22 Context - The thirty-second year of Artaxerxes would have been around 433 BC and this is when Nehemiah returned to Persia and was there for some time before he requested he visit Jerusalem. His return visit was around 430 or 429 BC, and he tells us what he found in Jerusalem (vv 6-7). - Tobiah and Eliashib were som…

Being a pastor is not for the faint hearted. Today we speak with a pastor who wrote the article with this spicy title to find out more about what he meant by calling himself "unfaithful", what are some of the pitfalls of the job that we may not know about and how church members can better support pastoral families. Pastor Daniel Matteo gets vulnera…

Nehemiah 12:27-30 Big Idea: We find freedom from conformity through our surrender to transformation. 1. The Humility To Remember Where We Come From 2 Chronicles 36:15-19 Nehemiah 13:17-18 2. The Humility To Be Honest With Where We Are Currently At 3. The Humility To Accept What We Are Called To 1 John 2: 6 Philippians 2:5-8 Response: • Remember whe…

Often travel and experiencing other cultures can teach us about our own lives and beliefs. Today we explore Zanita's trip to Morocco and what it taught her about prayer and faith and of course, we get practical! Are we intentional enough about our spiritual disciplines? Can we find intentionality in ritual? Is the meaning behind the ritual as impor…

Nehemiah 6:15 Nehemiah 8 Big Idea: Pursuing and Celebrating the Right Thing Brings Fulfillment. Spiritual Renewal - Hunger for God is greater than our hunger for the things of the world 1. Temporarily Satisfied - Spiritually Lacking It doesn’t matter how well rounded you are, If it’s at the expense of being well grounded Mark 8:36 2. Attentiveness …

Development of faith happens at a very early age. We speak with Shaylee Walsh about keeping our young people, especially teenagers, in a relationship with Jesus, the practical things we can do to help, and how sometimes, it's better to give up, let go and pass the keys on to the next generation to experience growth and multiplication. You don't wan…

Nehemiah 5:1-19 Big Idea: Generosity is an outward expression of our love for God and others. Context - Hunger - Famine - Taxes - Slavery - Lending money with interest under these conditions was wrong Exodus 22:25-27 Deuteronomy 23:19-20 1. Generosity should be a mark of His people Credit Card Debt (per person) by generation: Generation Z $3,262 Mi…

Did you know that what you eat can have a bigger impact than first thought on your mood and mental health? In this conversation we find out more about the special lifestyle that can improve your mood and remind each other to ask R U OK? We talk about Blue Zones and Dr Chris Palmer's Metabolic theory of mental health. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST…

Nehemiah 4:15-23 Big Idea: Spiritual warfare is prevalent, but we’ve been equipped to prevail. 1. Be all in Nehemiah 4:23 Romans 8:12-14 "The devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still." A.W. Tozer Ephesians 6:10-12 2. Armor up James 4:7 3. Work with your weapons Nehemiah 4:17 RESPONSE • Kill the flesh • Speak the Name • Lean …

We've titled today's episode to directly speak to your protesting that you're not a leader. But God has made us all leaders in some sphere or another and as Christians, we are followers who are called to lead others to Jesus. So in this episode we are going to talk about biblical principals for leadership and practical ideas to multiply our impact …

John 3:1-15 Big Idea: How do you SATISFY the curiosity of your soul? 1. New Birth John 3:3 2. New Spirit John 3:5-8 3. New Life John 3:12-15 John 7:50-52 John 19:38-39 DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY ► Connection questions: 1. What are you thankful for? 2. What is a challenge you are facing? 3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement? ► Have at le…

It's one of those concepts that some people in the Church are super passionate about, something that is assumed knowledge, almost like a secret code. It makes other people uncomfortable. So what is it about the doctrine of the Remnant that causes such interesting reactions? And are Adventist the only true remnant or do other groups or individuals f…

Nehemiah 3:1-5 Big Idea: The restorative work of God in our lives begins with acknowledging we are broken. 1. Fortify the Gates “He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk” - John C. Maxwell The devil is on the hunt for the weakest part of your wall 1 Peter 5:8-9 "Confession is not a weakness. It shows the power of grace in…

British comedian Russell Brand has been on a journey that has seen him embrace Christianity and be baptised. He is now posting almost daily "devotional" content. We talk about the phenomenon of celebrity conversions and what we can learn from them. #RecordLive 4pm AEST Wednesdays, podcast Friday mornings.…

Nehemiah 2:1-20 Big Idea: Have the courage to believe what only God can do. 1. The Courage to Ask “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt Ezra 4:19-21 Nehemiah 1:11 2. The Courage to Be Honest With Reality “This is the lesson: never give in, never give …

What does hope mean to you? What can we learn from our Adventist pioneers? We speak to Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie which will be released in October. In this conversation we go deeper into what the movie can teach us, why the movie was made and how to watch it in relationship. #RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST and podcast Friday morn…

Series Theme: We Rise and Build as we Fall on our Knees and Pray James 4:10 Big Idea: God WANTS to be the Hero in your story. Overview of the Books of Ezra & Nehemiah: Ezra 1-6 Ezra 7-10 Nehemiah 1-7 Nehemiah 8-13 Zerubbabel Ezra Nehemiah Temple Torah/Law Walls Spiritual Renewal King Cyrus King Artaxerxes King Artaxerxes Nehemiah 1:1-11 It’s easy t…

Adventist Record editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, sits down with Kyle Portbury, director of THE HOPEFUL movie, to be released in cinemas around Australia and New Zealand in October. We talk about the movie, how it can stimulate conversations with others about what we believe and why the story needed to be told in this way. The August issue of Signs maga…

Should Christians boycott the Olympics? A question with as many answers as there are Christians. With the Olympics now in full flight and some controversy around the opening ceremony, everyone seems to have an opinion. But how can we actively live out our faith in regard to this prominent sporting event? Zanita and Jarrod have a friendly competitio…

Romans 10:1-17 Big Idea: A gospel of depth leads to declaration. 1. The Good News Isaiah 52:7 Romans 1:2-7 (The Message Translation) The sacred writings contain preliminary reports by the prophets on God’s Son. His descent from David roots him in history; his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead,…

Mark 2:1-12 Big Idea: Individuals in your traffic pattern depend on you to introduce them to Jesus. Context • There was an understanding that sickness was caused by sin. John 9:1-3 • Jesus preached the word Mark 1:14–15 Who are you in the story? 1. The Crowd “Stop trying to change non-believers’ behaviors towards your morals” - Pastor Ryan “New Dad…

#RecordLive Fasting was central to Jesus' life and was practiced by Christians for most of church history. Yet today, very few individuals abstain from food, and if they do, it's often for health reasons. Is fasting still important for us as Christians? If so, why? We're exploring these questions on #RecordLive at 4pm today with Pastor Jared Chung.…

Where you call home matters. 1 Peter 2:11 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Big Idea: Your community is a gift from God, treat it as such. 1. Pray for the Transformation of your Community Jeremiah 29:7 You can love where you live, but can you love where you left? Matthew 5:43-44 2. Embrace God's Truth Jeremiah 29:8-9 What grounds you, grows you. “A Bible that's fal…

For many people, connecting with God feels easy. But for others, it’s much more complicated. How do I connect with someone who I can’t see or hear? Why don’t I feel His presence? How do I know if He’s leading or if it’s my own imagination? Today we have a conversation with Lucy Dessington about what it actually means to have a relationship with God…

Esther 4:12-16 Big Idea: You have a “such a time as this” role in your community. 1. Don’t ignore/suppress reality If you are not moved by anything You are most likely distracted by everything Luke 4:18 2. Find Strength in the Lord Isaiah 40:31 3. Pursue the Wisdom & Favor from the Lord 2 Chronicles 20:12 Isaiah 58:6-9 Proverbs 19:2 James 1:5 4. Do…

Forgiveness is often easier said than done. When someone wrongs us, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to hold a grudge. However, the Bible commands us to forgive, and mental health professionals agree that doing so has many benefits. Today, we’re talking with Catalina Noemi, a Christian counsellor, about what forgiveness looks like and wha…

Big Idea: The church pursues full purpose when it extends past its property. Luke 19:1-10 1. See Mark 12:29-31 2. Seek Romans 10:14-15 3. Sacrifice 1 John 2:6 4. Save Acts 4:12 Romans 10:13 RESPONSE • Know Your Why - Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the da…

Big Idea: God has a mission for us Matthew 28:16-20 1. The discipleship journey starts with the Gospel 2. God asks us to join Him on this mission 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 3. We make disciples when we live out the G.O. principle G - Intimacy with God O - Investing in others Mark 5:19 Matthew 5:14-16 A - Admit B - Believe C - Choose Response • Look for …

As Western society becomes increasingly individualistic and people find it harder to connect in person due to remote work and the increase in social media, people are feeling lonely. It's impacting our health, our happiness and our ability to share the gospel. We examine some of the challenges around loneliness and why, as Christians, we should be …

Acts 2:42-47 You that are members of the church have not found it perfect and I hope that you feel almost glad that you have not. If I had never joined a Church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all! And the moment I did join it, if I had found one, I should have spoiled it, for it would not have been a perfec…

What is joy? How do we have more of it in our lives and can we experience it even when times are hard? Join us as we unpack these questions with counsellor, speaker, author, and musician, Dr Jennifer Jill Schwirzer.Από τον Adventist Record

Matthew 18:21-35 BIG IDEA: Forgiveness is hard, yet freeing. “Stop beating yourself up because of your past bad decisions. No one's past is spotless. Learn from your past and start over. God's mercies are endless." -Terraine Francois 1. Forgiveness is a Priority Ephesians 4:31-32 Everyone has the right to be bitter, but none of us can afford to be …

“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” - Brennan Manning What cancer is to the body, hypocrisy is to the church. Big Idea: Living authentically means committing to …

What do you do when you’re a follower of Jesus and you’re having a mental health crisis? How do you deal with your doubts and your struggles while holding onto your faith? We talk to outreach leader, climber and surfer, Robby Morgan about his own personal struggles with depression and how he’s found healing. If you are going through a hard season o…

Big Idea: The Church: Ordained by God, messed up by man, still God’s plan. Matthew 16:13-18 1 - The Church is different from any other organization or organism. The Church originated with Christ. "Church" comes from the word "ekklesia" meaning “Called out ones” Christ is The Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:19-22) Christ is Head of the Church (Colossians 1…

Pastor Blair Lemke, Young Adults Director for NNSW, shares with #RecordLive his experience at PNG for Christ. More than 70 years ago, Blair’s grandfather accepted a call to take the gospel to a remote village in Papua New Guinea. Blair returned to this same village to see the impact his grandfathers legacy had. He shares with us how it has shaped h…

Lamentations 5 Big Idea: As anointed people, we still fall to the pitfalls of sin. 1. Anointed, and still afflicted Lamentations 4:20 Psalm 20:6 Psalm 28:8 1 John 2:20 Romans 8:11 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 2. History repeats, His story redeems Lamentations 5:19-22 Proverbs 26:11 Proverbs 16:6 3. Hidden hope John 10:28 John 5:24 2 Chronicles 7:14 Lament…

Pastor Daron Pratt has long been an advocate for children and families in our churches and his soapbox posts on Facebook always provide food for thought. Now he speaks to #RecordLive about discipling children in an age of ever present screens, the mental health of children and his new app. Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podcast Fridays. More resources: https…

BIG IDEA: No matter our circumstances, we can, in Christ, live with hope Lamentations 3:25-33, 40-42 1. God wants us to Live with Hope in Him Psalm 130:1-2 Depths without hope can lead to despair Depths with Jesus can lead to hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Life is: Never so good - it couldn’t be better Never so bad - it couldn’t be worse 3 Quick Step…

CS Lewis said "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." But what is heaven really? Many Christians look forward to heaven as a reward for earthly devotion. But is a longing for heaven really biblical? And how should we relate to the world around us if we…

Lamentations 3:22-26 Big Idea: Through honest lament and unwavering trust, we find hope in the midst of suffering. The pain and suffering of the individual does not go unnoticed by God. 1. Acknowledge Your Pain Lamentations 3:1-3 Lamentations 3:17-18 2. Talk Yourself into It Lamentations 3:21 Jeremiah 17:9-10 We move in the direction of our predomi…

If you're an Adventist church member, you might have seen PNG posts all over your timeline and news feed. But what is happening up there and why? We get the rundown with our editor, Jarrod Stackelroth, who has just returned from the heart of the action. Why is PNG for Christ significant? And why might it have a lasting impact on this Division and t…

Big Idea: God’s judgment of sin becomes the seedbed of our hope. Lamentations 2:10-19 1. Sin has consequences 2 Kings 21:1-2, 9 Romans 6:23 2. Do not be led astray Jeremiah 14:13-14 Galatians 5:19-21 3. Be broken for the broken Lamentations 2:11-13 4. Pour yourself out to God and change your mind Romans 7:21-25 Romans 8:1-2 Lamentations 3:22-26 Res…