I was asked by a Christian friend, "Why do you think that there aren't that many miracles in Australia yet we hear stories of healing in other countries all the time? Does Jesus even heal today in Australia? Healing and Scepticism I responded that I think there are those healed in this country. But our society is so sceptical that they are immediately discounted. I remember very clearly having … [Read more...]
Curiosity Evangelism Method
Have you ever used the Curiosity Evangelism Method? If you've never heard of it then you've been missing some outstanding opportunities. Basically, it simply involves doing something that sparks people's curiosity. This can be opening a package with a message inside, but don't reveal the message right away. You can play part of a Christian song, but only part. Don't play the other part till … [Read more...]
Christians, Fiction & Mission
Did you realise that there is a strong relationship between Christians, Fiction & Mission? It is often a positive one and it should be. My wife received an email from a more mature Christian. He was passing on another email that he had received, asking Christians to ban a particular movie. People are sometimes incredibly easily led! How stupid are we to pass this information … [Read more...]
Technologically Appropriate Christian Mission
Less than one-third of the world doesn't communicate through reading. So how do they communicate important information? These people need a Technologically Appropriate Christian Mission. One of the things that I love about working with a group like Global Recordings Network (GRN) is their ability to think outside the Box. Their answer to the above question is to use the same means to … [Read more...]
Evangelism & Follow up. Should Christians Do “Good” Follow-up?
One of the lies that is promoted by the devil that almost all churches in the western world are almost completely convinced of is that, you can't do evangelism unless you have "Good" follow-up in place. What absolute rubbish! This Lie has silenced so much outreach that it would have to be up there on the devil's top ten. Consider Phillip when the Lord had gone to all the effort of getting … [Read more...]
The Basics of Mission
Having a passion for spreading the Love of God is the basics of mission you need in one sense. But there is little doubt, having an understanding of what you are about, prepares you much better. A diploma in theology helped open my eyes. Yet, as much as I value my education it's not the only way to get the knowledge that you need to do mission. Basics of Mission & Passion For Evangelism I … [Read more...]
Is Not Rejoicing a Sin?
I've never been one to be able to get into rejoicing in the Lord. That's not to say that I don't, I'm just not a get excited about it type of guy. I always remember the story: A man stands alone, pouring his heart out to God. Looking to God for relief. In the midst of his prayer, he hears a still small voice of comfort. "Cheer Up! It said, Things could be worse". So the man … [Read more...]
Sexism Is NOT Dead – Reverse Sexism is Worse
I said to my wife, "could you call this person he won't listen to me. I think it is because I'm a man?" I thought Sexism is not dead. One of the things that amuse my wife and me is, that in a society like Australia, which prides itself on its egalitarianism, just how many times we come across sexist attitudes. My wife is a very competent woman. By far and away I would rather she phones … [Read more...]
Complaining, A Sermon
This is a sermon I preached some time ago about Complaining. It was inspired by something I read somewhere at some time that I don't remember. But I have found myself rereading a few times and I am challenged every time. Psalm 78 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 3 Which we … [Read more...]
For in Eating The Lord’s Supper – From Communion On The Moon
I have never modified someone else’s work before. But I felt that this message put into words the main issues on communion so much better than I managed to over the years. It deals with the heart of communion in a way that I think I have failed to do and it is so important to our church life. Communion At Rhema In a church AT RHEMA, is a very special event. It only happens a few times a year and … [Read more...]