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(Mark 2:23-28)As we continue our journey through Mark's Gospel, today Gavin unpacks a situation in which Jesus' disciples are in the firing line. As the disciples 'harvest' some grain to eat on the Sabbath they are challenged by the Pharisees. How does Jesus respond? He defends the disicples, and encourages them at the same time.Join us as Gavin sh…
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(Luke 16:1-13)As we pick up our series on Complex Parables from last year, today's parable is one that has largely defied Christian interpretation. The Parable of The Shrewd Manager.Is Jesus inviting us to cheat our bosses?Is Jesus telling us to use unethical practices?Or is something else going on here?Join us today as Gavin unpacks this perplexin…
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(John 5:16-19, John 15:1-8) Gavin invites us to reconsider the role that rest and abiding plays in the expression of our faith each day, asking the question "Are you working from a place of healthy rest or are you being forced to rest from a place of unhealthy work?"Jesus lived and taught the true purpose of Sabbath - a command that was given for o…
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(Mark 2:18-22) Gavin explores the challenge of being teachable in those moments when where we currently are, and where Jesus wants us to be collide.When you see Jesus (the fulfilment) doing something different - sacrificing, forgiving, showing compassion or mercy, choosing not to fight, to rest - are you teachable? Are you ready for the new?…
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Message from David Blackman on June 23, 2024By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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(Mark 2:13-17)By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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A Model for Everyday Mission - The Gospel of Mark
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(Mark 2:1-12)Today as Megan picks up our Gospel of Mark series again, we encounter a story about the healing of a paralytic man. While this is what we often recognise this story as being about, it is also an example of Jesus demonstrating a powerful model for everyday mission where He focuses on the things that are truly important.Join us as Megan …
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The Conflict Is Real - Deep Truths: Romans
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(Romans 7:1-8:15)Today Gavin picks up our series on the Deep Truths found in Romans with a long, and what can be a very confusing chapter. Here Paul is speaking to the Jewish believers in Rome and unpacking the nature of a conflict that is at work within us, between our spiritual selves and our flesh selves.Join us as Gavin unpacks some of the chal…
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Naomi: The Emptied Giver - Generosity: Lessons from Ruth
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(Ruth 1-4)As we come to the end of our short series on the book of Ruth and the lessons of generosity within, we come to the character of Naomi. Naomi is the emptied giver, someone who has been through so much she feels she is empty, a condition many of us can relate to.Yet the book of Ruth gives us wisdom about what we can do in these circumstance…
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Boaz: The Character of Generosity - Generosity: Lessons from Ruth
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(Ruth 2:1-16)Today we begin a short series based on the book of Ruth. Over 3 messages we will be exploring the characters of Boaz, Ruth and Naomi and the lessons about generosity that we learn.In this first message, Iain looks at Boaz, the character of generosity and how generosity has always been a core part of the Kingdom of God, but it is more t…
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Ruth The Moabite: Recipient of Generosity - Generosity: Lessons from Ruth
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(Ruth 1-4)In our second message exploring the book of Ruth and the theme of generosity Gavin takes the time to focus on the book's namesake. Ruth the Moabite, where he wrestles with the question;As a follower of Jesus, what ought to be the direction and duration of my generosity?This challenging question highlights a tension that most of us wrestle…
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Discipline of Service - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention With Intention
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(John 13:1-15)As we continue our series of Spiritual Disciplines we come to the discipline of service. While there is a temptation to focus on the specific acts, what is actually more important is to consider the heart that lies behind service.Today Iain takes the time to look at Jesus' example of washing his disciple's feet and to examine what we …
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From Rupture To Repair - The Presence (1 Samuel)
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(1 Samuel 7:1-12)As our series on The Presence comes to a close, David Clarke unpacks the beautiful example that the people of Israel display as they seek to move from a ruptured relationship to a repaired relationship with God.The example we see is one that we can apply to our own lives as well.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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Evangelism - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention With Intention
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(Matthew 28:16-20)Scott continues our series exploring the spiritual disciplines with the discipline of Evangelism.This is not just something that is for a specific group of people who are trained and gifted to perform, instead the work of bearing the Good News of Jesus is for all of us to participate in. Join us as Scott unpacks what this looks li…
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Not Just Another - The Presence (1 Samuel)
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(1 Samuel 5:1-12)Tonight Gavin continues the Presence series by looking at a seemingly strange experience of the Philistines as they capture the Ark of the Covenant, and then seek to work out what it means to have the presence of God among them.The ways in which they try to make sense of and understand God's presence are similar to the ways in whic…
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(Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-21)As the Israelites complete their forty day journey and camp of at the base of Mt Sinai, God offers these former slaves the most profound invitation - to enter into a special covenant with Him and become a royal priesthood.So often we can picture the Ten Commandments as a frustrating set of rules that ultimately restrict our …
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(1 Samuel 4:1-11)NOTE: We apologise that the beginning of this message was lost due to audio issues.The people of Israel sought to employ the ark of the covenant, representing the presence of God, as a tool for military victory against the Philistines. But God's presence would never be limited to such a box, nor would he be willing to be employed a…
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(Exodus 17:1-7)As we near the end of our series following the people of Israel on their exodus from Egypt, we reach the third and final test God had for them. He had tested their hearts, their souls and now it was time to test their might.This third test sees the people of Israel questioning God's character, are you really with us here? God's respo…
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(Exodus 16:1-21, 35)As the People of Israel move on from Elim they encounter their next test. This time God is testing their souls, will they trust God to be the one who provides for them or will they continue craving for more?This is a challenge that goes all the way back to the early chapters of Genesis. As Gavin unpacks, this is still a challeng…
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(Romans 6)As we continue our journey through the book of Romans we have reached Romans chapter 6. Tonight Megan unpacks this chapter where Paul is looking at the fallacy of thought that says, if God's grace increases because of sin then shouldn't we just keep sinning?Instead Paul takes the opportunity to unpack the great truth that God's grace has …
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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.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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(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…
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A Life Changing Invitation - The First Exodus
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(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…
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(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…
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(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 …
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Father Abraham Had Many Sons - Deep Truths: Romans
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(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…
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From The Ashes - Easter: Jesus Changes Everything
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(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 belowBy Alice Springs Baptist Church
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I Am The Thief - Easter: Jesus Changes Everything
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(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.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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Coolabah Seeds: An Interview with David Blackman - Various
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(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 …
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Easter: A Tale of Two Goats - Easter: Jesus Changes Everything
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(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…
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(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.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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A Dermatological Disease & Disruptive Declaration - The Gospel of Mark
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(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…
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The Way of Demand and Distance - The Gospel of Mark
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(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…
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The Lost Sheep & The Lost Coin - Complex Parables
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(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…
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Discovering Powerful Prayer - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention With Intention
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(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…
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Fasting - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention With Intention
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(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 …
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(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…
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As One With Authority - The Gospel of Mark
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(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…
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What Are You Standing On? - Deep Truths: Romans
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(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.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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A Bunch Of Ordinary Blokes - The Gospel of Mark
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(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…
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(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…
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A New Elijah / A New Baptism - The Gospel of Mark
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(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…
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Torn Between Good People, Places and Opportunities - Deep Truths: Romans
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(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…
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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)By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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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)By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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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)By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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Silence & Solitude - Spiritual Disciplines: Attention With Intention
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(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 …
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(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…
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A Christmas of Inconvenience - Advent: The Arrival Of The Notable
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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…
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The Greatest Present - Advent: The Arrival Of The Notable
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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.By Alice Springs Baptist Church
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