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 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 03:00:11 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 02:56:59 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 02:38:50 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 02:30:05 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 02:06:13 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 03:07:50 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 02:41:37 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 02:43:20 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 18:00:16 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 02:43:00 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 01:59:19 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 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:02:19 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 02:14:31 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 05:33:22 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 02:57:08 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 00:18:58 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 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:48:50 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 05:28:41 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 03:45:08 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 01:52:56 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 Sat, 9 Jan 2010 23:06:37 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 00:02:57 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 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:31:17 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 01:25:01 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 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:30:31 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 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:56:03 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 00:01:06 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 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:12:11 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 01:50:59 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 01:23:20 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 06:42:34 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 06:32:32 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 06:23:59 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 05:36:41 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 04:40:19 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 04:29:52 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 04:17:08 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 04:13:24 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 03:56:45 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 03:50:11 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 03:43:47 GMT 00:23:26 Grace, Peace