Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that I encounter in life as a Pastor. In the bible Elijah had a bout of Self Pity and ultimately it was this that took him… Read More ›
Sermon Notes
If God’s so good, why does evil exist?
One of the most common questions I am asked as a Pastor is this:- If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several… Read More ›
Why doesn’t God answer our prayers?
I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers… Read More ›
My thoughts about death from conducting over 100 funerals.
These are my sermon notes from a sermon I preached on the 18th March 2012 at Nowra City Church titled:- Let’s Talk about Death During the course of the last 12 years of being Senior Pastor of Nowra City Church,… Read More ›
Two words that are your game changer – But God.
I think the two words “But God” are a game changer. They are two words that speak that the impossible is possible. Regardless of the enormity of the situation you face, regardless of how bleak it looks or the magnitude… Read More ›
What is God Like? 10 things the Bible says in answer to that Question.
The bible starts out in this way;- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God…. God who? Where did he come from? Who is He? What is he like? How old is He? Does he have friends? Is there a Mrs… Read More ›
Fasting–Sermon Notes
These are my sermon notes from a recent sermon on the topic of fasting. It’s in point form so it doesn’t necessary flow in terms of what it would be like if you were reading an article on fasting. But… Read More ›
God’s Perspective on Sex.
The following are my sermon notes from a sermon I preached on Sex as part of a Preaching Series titled Prison Break. My heart tonight is to put sex into proper perspective. Where do most people get their information… Read More ›
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
I have been meditating on Psalm 23, particularly the verse that talks of walking through the Valley of the Shadow Death. In Israel there is a real Valley of the Shadow of Death. It’s a steep, deep and narrow canyon…. Read More ›
The dangers of and the damage pornography causes
Recently I preach on the dangers of and the incredible damage, pornography can do to a person’s life. These are my sermon notes, with all the statistics and points that I made. At the end is the Action Plan for… Read More ›