Episodes
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In the second episode of the Salvation Plan, John Benton (Pastors' Academy) gives an overview of the spread of sin and its consequences for creation based on Genesis 3 to 11.
Yet, there is the promise of grace and a Saviour!
And there's more from Malcolm Ryan on the purpose of creation.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
BRAND NEW SERIES !!
The Bible’s story is the history of the world, but with a particular focus - God’s salvation plan. In this episode John Benton (The Pastors’ Academy) looks at the creation of the world and mankind in Genesis 1 and 2.
In A Pastor Talks, Malcolm Ryan reflects on mankind's created purpose.
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Last in the Serving Today series from the archives on Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall urges church leaders to “be sensitive … [with those who] are traumatised by their ordeals … don’t push them too hard … the first thing to do is to listen to them”
His advice is to preach Christ and the love of God; use biblical illustrations; love and encourage God’s people; praying that they will trust and submit to God’s will and hope in the coming glory.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall says that to care pastorally for those in distress involves praying, visiting, reminding people of Bible truths, and practical aid as you are able to give it.
“Be willing to listen to them, allow them time to reach their own conclusions as they are dealing with their troubles.”
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Doing good to all is a principle that applies to every believer when it comes to helping others affected by disaster. Pastors and elders have the specific task of bringing God’s word but this doesn’t mean having no involvement in practical matters, far from it, says Dr John Hall.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Serving Today Dealing with Disasters (13-14) The church leader and disaster (2)
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
To help those affected by disaster, church leaders need to learn the Scriptures, seek wisdom, serve, be prepared learn from their own troubles and love those they seek to help. Also, having an awareness other helps and pitfalls within your own culture. Then, seek the Holy Spirit’s help and power to truly be like Christ in the way they help others.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Prayer Waves April 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Our April Prayer Waves for 2020 contains several interviews with missionaries around the world about how the ongoing pandemic is affecting their lives and work.
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
To be prepared for disasters pastors and church leaders need to have a good knowledge of the Bible, seek wisdom to apply it and be prepared to experience trials and suffering themselves. Dr John Hall says that these are the best and only way to be of real help to those in need.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
More from the archives in the Serving Today series Dealing with Disasters.
Dr John Hall looks at the greatest biblical example of suffering – the Lord Jesus Christ. As fully God and fully man, Jesus experienced distress like no other. He can therefore identify fully and cares deeply about the suffering of his people.
A pastor talks to his people from the Bible about different issues that many of them face. Here, Malcolm Ryan encourage us to Allow God to Care.
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
From the archives, this Serving Today series offers a framework so that we can help each other and draw alongside (virtually) those in great need during this time of crisis.
Dr John Hall looks at the biblical examples of Jeremiah who experienced the destruction of Jerusalem, and of Asaph in Psalm 77 who felt abandoned by God. Yet both come through this putting their trust in God’s love and compassion.