Tonight Gavin took the opportunity to interview Anthony - a missionary working in South East Asia, working alongside people and being an example of Jesus in all that he does.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Exodus 15:22-27)As we continue our journey out of Egypt with the Israelites in the First Exodus we come to a time of wandering without water in the desert. Today Gavin unpacks the first of 3 times that God tests His people, inviting them to trust in Him. Here at the waters of Marah (Bitter springs) God is testing the people's heart. Will they seek…

(Exodus 14)As Simon Duke continues our series exploring the Book of Exodus and God's invitation to the people of Israel to trust in Him they encounter a significant challenge - The Red Sea.Here they are trapped between the water, and Pharaoh's army approaching them. God's solution? An invitation to the people of Israel... Stop... Be Still... and se…

(Romans 5:1-11)As we continue our journey through the book of Romans, exploring the Deep Truths that are revealed through it, we come now to Romans 5. A place where Paul celebrates the incredible fact - We have peace with God!During the rest of this passage he shares 4 important truths and ideas that we have because of this peace. Join us as Iain u…

(Exodus 1-12)As we begin a new series today on the First Exodus, Iain unpacks the beginning of the story of Exodus found in chapters 1 to 12. Here we see a people oppressed who have had their dignity removed.As we continue to explore these chapters we see that there is a God who sees, cares and wants the best for the people of Israel... and for us …

(Romans 3:21-4:25)In today's message Gavin picks up our series on Romans again with Romans 3:21-4:25. While this section is specifically addressed to Jewish Christians, it has some important understandings for us as Gentile believers. Namely, a warning for us to not fall into the same trap that the Jewish Christians had. Also, an encouragement that…

(Luke 24:1-12)On Resurrection Sunday Gavin unpacks the truth and hope that is found within the empty tomb. The truth that declared the tomb was empty, is the same truth that gives us incredible hope for victory in our lives today!A home group discussion guide for this message is available belowΑπό τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Luke 23:32-43)In this year's Good Friday message we have a performance challenging us to consider our role in what happened that first Easter.Then Gavin unpacks a message of invitation focussing on the thief that was crucified next to Jesus.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 13:31-32; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, Hebrews 11:13, Isaiah 55:11, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)Today we had the privilege to interview David Blackman about his many years of working amongst Alyawarr people translating scriptures into their local languages.In doing so we reflect on the challenges of ministry, considering what success in …

(Leviticus 16 & Hebrews 9-10)Tonight as we begin turning our eyes to the Easter weekend, Gavin asks the question... how do we find hope in a bleeding man on the cross? What is this actually all about?Join us as we unpack what the idea of the cross and atonement is about by looking at the shadow that God gave the Israelite people back in Old Testame…

(Luke 15:11-32)Tonight we are continuing our Complex Parables series with the 3 parable in a set - The parable of the lost sons. In this message Mike unpacks the unfair forgiveness that is demonstrated by God to us, and the cause for celebration that is.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Mark 1:40-45)As we continue our journey through Mark's Gospel we come to a place where Mark's fast-paced narrative slows right down to focus on an encounter that Jesus has with a man pushed to the fringes whose appearance not only disrupts but derails Jesus' ministry.In this message Megan unpacks what it looks like to follow the ways of Jesus when…

(Mark 1:29-39)As we pick up our series on the Gospel of Mark, Gavin unpacks a fascinating passage which challenges us to consider how we are following the Ways of Jesus.In Mark 1:29-39 Jesus responds to the demands of those around Him with compassion, but then balances it with a discipline of inaccessibility. How do we find this balance in our live…

(Luke 15:1-10)Tonight Gordon Thompson picks up our series exploring Jesus' complex parables. Stories that challenge our understandings and help reveal important spiritual truths.In this message we unpack 2 of 3 stories about something lost and in doing so are revealed to the heart of God that seeks to relentlessly seek us out, and then celebrate in…

(James 5:13-18; Philippians 4:4-7; Psalm 46:1-3, 10)Today we are continuing our series on spiritual disciplines; The practical acts we can choose to engage with that will help us intentionally focus our attention on God. In today's message Gavin is interviewing on of ASBC's elders, Amanda Dunn as she unpacks her experiences with prayer, and her pas…

(Acts 12:25; 2 Samuel 12:30-20; Esther 4:15-16) Today Iain is picking up our Spiritual Disciplines series with a practical tool that is sometimes viewed with suspicion and avoided - Fasting. This discipline is about making space for God, by removing something from your life for a time. If you want to know more about fasting and why we fast join us …

(Acts 9:19-31)In today's message, Gavin looks at the beginning of Saul/Paul and his missionary endeavours. Here we learn some important lessons that while enthusiasm and passion is important... so too is it important that we have a community around us to support us and help us. Who is it that has permission to support you as you seek to be on missi…

(Mark 1:21-28)As we continue our journey through Mark, today we unpack a fascinating experience in which Jesus teaches in the synagogue and then heals a man with an unclean spirit.Join us as Gavin unpacks what is happening in the people's response to Jesus' teaching and healing, while challenging us to respond in our lives with the same spirit of a…

(Romans 2:12-3:20)As the book of Romans continues, Paul uses the opportunity to challenge the foundation and identity that the Jewish Christians are clinging to in their faith. Challenges that are important for us to pause and reflect on regularly as well.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Mark 1:14-20)As we continue our journey through Mark's Gospel today Scott unpacks the message Jesus came to share, and the people that he chose to share it. These were not people who had everything together, but instead ordinary people who were called to do some amazing things.Take a listen and be encouraged today…

(Romans 1:18-2:13)Tonight Gavin is unpacking a portion of the book of Romans that would have been shocking to the Jewish believers listening to this letter being read out in first century Rome, and something that can be quite shocking for believers today. This passage is one that has often been weaponised by believers in ways that are not part of P…

(Mark 1:9-13)This week we continue our our series on the Gospel of Mark with the idea that this is a new kingdom and a new king has arrived. There is a new way of doing things, and that requires a proclamation - a way to tell others of the Good News.As Gavin unpacks Jesus' baptism we are challenged that our faith needs to be more than a subtle fait…

(Romans 1:8-17)In the second week of our series looking at some of the deep truths to hold onto that are found in the book of Romans, Megan takes the time to unpack Paul's longing to visit Rome, and the fact that this opportunity had not yet come to pass.Here was Paul feeling torn about what he desired to do for God, and the situations that he foun…

To begin the Gospel of Mark series, Gavin unpacks the historical context of a "euangelion" (good news/gospel), and the way such a writing would subvert the political powers of the day. (Mark 1:1)Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

To begin our "Deep Truths" Romans series, David unpacks Paul's core tenets his of gospel, and the context of a church divided. (Romans 1:1-7)Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

Gavin shares on the Spiritual Discipline of fellowship - and how God uses the choice of inclusion and irritation to grow and strengthen his people. (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25)Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Psalm 46:1-5;10 & 1 Kings 19:11-13)Today Iain is launching a new series that will punctuate 2024 - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention with Intention. This series will explore practical exercises that we can add into our days and weeks to help intentionally pay attention to the things that matter in our lives. To create spaces that allow God to move …

(Genesis 32:22-32)As we approach a new year it is often a time when people want to make changes. However, we also often want to run away from things that seem too big or too hard to deal with. God wants to set us free from the things of our pasts and to redeem them.Today, Iain unpacks the story of Jacob wrestling with God and the invitation we have…

This Christmas Gavin takes the opportunity to unpack the Christmas story in a different light. Rather than the lovely sanitised scenes we see on Christmas cards, we are given a picture of Christmas as a very inconvenient time for the people who lived it. With this is an important reminder that God will regularly use those things that seem inconveni…

Here on Christmas eve, Mike Boland shares first with the kids and then through the sermon about the greatest present we could ever receive - Jesus and why He is important.Come listen and be reminded of these important truths.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 1:18-24 + Mark 5:21-34)As Iain picks up our Advent series again, the next title of Jesus is that of Emmanuel - God With Us. This is a beautiful title that speaks of the incarnation, that Jesus is God made flesh, but also the hope that this title brings as we consider how our relationship with God is changed because of this.…

(1 Peter 5:8-14)Today Gavin closes out our series on 1 Peter and looks at Peter's warning for us to be aware that there is an enemy out there, but also what we can do about it. Here we are reminded as through much of the book of 1 Peter that suffering is present in our lives, but it is not eternal.Join us as we unpack these final words of Peter's l…

(Isaiah 9:6-7)Advent is here, an opportunity for us as Christians to pause and reflect on the birth of Jesus. To consider, who is this baby that we celebrate at Christmas?Over December, we will be exploring some of the names and titles of Jesus and reflecting on what it means for us today.This Sunday, Iain takes the opportunity to unpack the title:…

(Matthew 7:24-29)Today we reach the end of our Sermon on the Mount series as Gavin unpacks the tale of 2 builders. Here Jesus challenges us to not just seek knowledge, but to instead put the things we learn into practice. So too when we put into practice these things of faith, it has an effect on those around us.Join us today as Gavin unpacks what …

(1 Peter 5:1-7)As we continue our journey through the book of 1 Peter, Megan takes the opportunity to unpack some instructions for elders within the Church context... And yet this is about more that just Church. There will come a point in all of our lives, often sooner than we expect, where we are in a position of most experienced leadership.Tonigh…

(Matthew 7:21-23)As we come to the final 2 sections of our series, Sermon on the Mount, Simon unpacks Jesus' challenging words about true and false disciples. Of people who seemed to be doing amazing things, and yet Jesus said of them, I never knew you.What is going on in this passage, and what are we being called to do? Join us as Simon unpacks th…

(1 Peter 4:12-19)As we begin to close out our series walking through the book of 1 Peter, we come again to one of Peter's major themes; Suffering. Yet here in this passage we are given encouragement that suffering is a temporary situation. Join us tonight as Gavin unpacks how we are to look at and view suffering.…

(Matthew 7:13-20)As Gavin picks up our Sermon on the Mount series again, we come to a very famous, but very misunderstood statement that Jesus makes about the 2 roads we travel on. While many may read their existing theology into these statements, the truth of what Jesus was talking about is actually a little bit different. Listen as Gavin unpacks …

(1 Peter 4:1-11)As we pick up our series in 1 Peter, we are able to see that Peter is beginning to pull threads from the entire letter together, and to create a beautiful tapestry image.Here in the first 11 verses of chapter 4 we are challenged by Peter to intentionally choose to arm ourselves with the same attitude that Jesus has... What that atti…

(Romans 16:1-16)Today we have Scott Pilgrim, the executive director of Baptist Mission Australia sharing with us about the work of BMA and from Paul's sharing of the people involved in God's kingdom that we find in Romans 16.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 22:1-14)In the third part of our Complex Parables series, Scott Garwood unpacks a challenging parable of The Wedding Banquet. A parable in which Jesus challenges us to consider what is actually important to us - what is the precious that we are seeking?Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 20:1-16)In the second of our complex parables, John Hitchen unpacks a very famous parable. The Fair and Generous Land Owner. Here our sense of fairness and earning wages is challenged by the generous nature of God.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Book of Ezekiel)In the third and final week of our Major Prophets series, it is time for Gavin to unpack the book of Ezekiel. A book full of drama, seemingly over the top illustrations and confronting imagery. This is a book that speaks of hope to a hurting people, and of a God who is not constrained to an earthly place.Join us as we explore an ov…

As we continue our journey through the Major Prophets, this week Dave Clark is giving us an overview of the book of Jeremiah. This is a book that can sometimes make us feel uncomfortable as we come face to face with the anger of God, and yet this book is speaking of God's desire for restored relationship with Him, that will change the way we act to…

(Luke 10:25-37)Jesus often taught in parables, stories that would connect with his listener's experiences and help explain important truths. Some of these parables were simple and easy to understand, but others are a little bit more complex.Tonight, Gavin unpacks one of these complex parables - The Parable of The Good Samaritan as Jesus explores wh…

(1 Peter 3:13-22)With a prophetic approach Mike continues our 1 Peter series imploring us to embrace and live out the hope that we have - not being mastered by the fear and anxieties of this temporary life, but looking and living forward in hope confident that Jesus has already won the victory.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

Gavin provides an overview on the Book of Isaiah - (Yes, all 66 chapters!) - picking up the key themes and questions that emerge, not just for an understanding of Israel's history, but for us as followers of Jesus today who have also been invited into God's mission of restoration.Apologies for the quality of video (and 80s TV transitions) as we wer…

(1 Peter 3: 8-12) Gavin explores a message of solidarity for those times when you have done all the right things, reflected the heart of God, yet are still subject to unjust suffering. There may not be answers, but you are not alone.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 7:7-12) Megan shares how the heart of a loving father is expressed in the invitation to ask, seek, and knock - and how initiative through these steps taken can help us better understand the God who provides.Από τον Alice Springs Baptist Church

(Matthew 7:1-6)*Please be aware due to technical issues we do not have video of the sermon. Slides have been overlaid onto the audio.*Do not judge or you too will be judged. This part of the Sermon on the Mount is a famous section that is regularly weaponised by people. Yet if we take this teaching at it's face value, we can fall into the trap of c…