MBM Blacktown / Bible Talks https://mbm.org.au/bible-talks/mbm-blacktown/ Multicultural Bible Ministry, or MBM, is an anglican church located in Rooty Hill, Parramatta and Blacktown—in the western suburbs of Sydney. We are all about seeing lives transformed through Jesus for the Glory of God. Tue, 26 May 2026 03:00:46 +0000 en-US © 2024 MBM // Multicultural Bible Ministry. A church for all nations. Multicultural Bible Ministry, or MBM, is an anglican church located in Rooty Hill, Parramatta and Blacktown—in the western suburbs of Sydney. We are all about seeing lives transformed through Jesus for the Glory of God. MBM // Multicultural Bible Ministry. A church for all nations. Multicultural Bible Ministry, or MBM, is an anglican church located in Rooty Hill, Parramatta and Blacktown—in the western suburbs of Sydney. We are all about seeing lives transformed through Jesus for the Glory of God. MBM // Multicultural Bible Ministry. A church for all nations. social@mbm.org.au false https://mbm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Blacktown-scaled.jpg MBM Blacktown / Bible Talks https://mbm.org.au/bible-talks/mbm-blacktown/ social@mbm.org.au Multicultural Bible Ministry, or MBM, is an anglican church located in Rooty Hill, Parramatta and Blacktown—in the western suburbs of Sydney. We are all about seeing lives transformed through Jesus for the Glory of God. No yes 45fb6de1-aeed-59c1-8b2d-8aeb1a84eb28 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Bad News before the Good News / Romans 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-bad-news-before-the-good-news-romans-3/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 66f4feab-a9e1-526c-8f3a-2349d87fa8a6 The Bad News before the Good News:

We are all under the power of sin • No one obeys the Law fully, so no one will be declared righteous • The Law doesn’t give salvation, it gives us knowledge of sin • The whole world is accountable to God; We are all facing God’s judgment and His wrath.

]]> The Bad News before the Good News:

We are all under the power of sin • No one obeys the Law fully, so no one will be declared righteous • The Law doesn’t give salvation, it gives us knowledge of sin • The whole world is accountable to God; We are all facing God’s judgment and His wrath.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Morality won’t save you / Romans 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/morality-wont-save-you-romans-2/ Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 2cd81d0f-0f36-5b06-bf6d-1e4980f51c81 Humans have a tendency to sit over and above others when we feel privileged. Paul turns to the Jews now to ensure they know their own broken, condemned state before God, even as those who were privileged with God’s law.

]]> Humans have a tendency to sit over and above others when we feel privileged. Paul turns to the Jews now to ensure they know their own broken, condemned state before God, even as those who were privileged with God’s law.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Suppressing God’s truth / Romans 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/suppressing-gods-truth-romans-1/ Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 fce95b3e-01e4-5b4c-a319-5095a75fe28c The Gospel reveals both God’s righteousness in Christ, but also why we needed it. Paul lays out here the harsh reality of our wickedness and where it comes from; a suppression of the truth of God’s existence. Yet, even in the face of this truth, the hope of salvation is still held out in the gospel.

]]> The Gospel reveals both God’s righteousness in Christ, but also why we needed it. Paul lays out here the harsh reality of our wickedness and where it comes from; a suppression of the truth of God’s existence. Yet, even in the face of this truth, the hope of salvation is still held out in the gospel.

]]> false no 0:00 No no A Gospel driven life / Romans 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/a-gospel-driven-life-romans-1/ Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 b62795f2-b120-581b-b789-cb14dae6992f The Gospel is God’s power for salvation for all people. It drives everything the apostle Paul does. It prompts his prayers, it drives his plans, and it overflows into his proclamation.

]]> The Gospel is God’s power for salvation for all people. It drives everything the apostle Paul does. It prompts his prayers, it drives his plans, and it overflows into his proclamation.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Christ: the foundation of the Good News / Romans 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-christ-the-foundation-of-the-good-news-romans-1/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 92c94da2-0b3e-5cc6-9a58-5cbad12fb59f The relevance of Paul's Gospel message is wholly dependent on and determined by the reality of who Jesus Christ is. Paul claims that he is both a human descendant of David, according to God’s promises, and, by His resurrection, declared to be the Holy Son of God. It’s faith in this Jesus that brings about eternal change in our lives.

]]> The relevance of Paul's Gospel message is wholly dependent on and determined by the reality of who Jesus Christ is. Paul claims that he is both a human descendant of David, according to God’s promises, and, by His resurrection, declared to be the Holy Son of God. It’s faith in this Jesus that brings about eternal change in our lives.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Getting it right / Luke 18 https://mbm.org.au/media/getting-it-right-luke-18/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 69548100-dde0-5a7b-a9f9-d2e5edcc0c01 Two men go to the temple to pray, but only one comes back right with God. Jesus’ story tells us why.

]]> Two men go to the temple to pray, but only one comes back right with God. Jesus’ story tells us why.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Will you let Jesus serve you? / John 13 https://mbm.org.au/media/will-you-let-jesus-serve-you-john-13/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 11b0ebc7-7bbf-5282-878f-f0cf5e17b5dd Jesus deliberately turns cultural expectations upside down by taking the role of a servant and washing his disciples’ feet. Knowing his authority and his coming suffering, Jesus chooses humility, demonstrating that true greatness is found not in status or power but in self-giving love. Through this intimate and uncomfortable act, he teaches that those who follow him are called to serve others willingly and in practical ways, making humble service the defining mark of authentic discipleship.

]]> Jesus deliberately turns cultural expectations upside down by taking the role of a servant and washing his disciples’ feet. Knowing his authority and his coming suffering, Jesus chooses humility, demonstrating that true greatness is found not in status or power but in self-giving love. Through this intimate and uncomfortable act, he teaches that those who follow him are called to serve others willingly and in practical ways, making humble service the defining mark of authentic discipleship.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Sure hope / Easter Sunday https://mbm.org.au/media/sure-hope-easter-sunday/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 4706f88e-af74-5038-af63-bf9a8b353f12 If Jesus rose from the dead, if the tomb was empty, then our hope in Him is absolutely certain. He has loved us, forgiven our sins, secured us for eternity, and sharing his message is worthwhile.

]]> If Jesus rose from the dead, if the tomb was empty, then our hope in Him is absolutely certain. He has loved us, forgiven our sins, secured us for eternity, and sharing his message is worthwhile.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Save yourself / Good Friday https://mbm.org.au/media/save-yourself-good-friday/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 34ebbeac-4caa-542e-91e1-b7810b380a06 All the people watching Jesus being crucified hurled insults at him, saying, “Save yourself”. The truth is, he could have, but he didn’t. He stayed there for us, because we couldn’t save ourselves.

]]> All the people watching Jesus being crucified hurled insults at him, saying, “Save yourself”. The truth is, he could have, but he didn’t. He stayed there for us, because we couldn’t save ourselves.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Does how we use our power really matter? / Mark 10 https://mbm.org.au/media/does-how-we-use-our-power-really-matter-mark-10/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 0c3579d5-fa9e-50a7-bf3c-84fbedd89208 The world crowns powerful people with money, status, how much you own, how much you are worth, but God crowned Jesus the king with a crown of thorns. And yet through that cross, Jesus displayed the greatest power the universe has ever seen — the power of sacrificial love that saves sinners. Because in the kingdom of God: The greatest person in the room is not the one being served. It’s the one serving.

]]> The world crowns powerful people with money, status, how much you own, how much you are worth, but God crowned Jesus the king with a crown of thorns. And yet through that cross, Jesus displayed the greatest power the universe has ever seen — the power of sacrificial love that saves sinners. Because in the kingdom of God: The greatest person in the room is not the one being served. It’s the one serving.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What must I do to inherit eternal life? / Mark 10 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-must-i-do-to-inherit-eternal-life-mark-10/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 6781c6fa-7352-5247-bd87-7506f4b47616 Receiving eternal life is releasing and receiving Jesus.

]]> Receiving eternal life is releasing and receiving Jesus.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Marriage & Divorce https://mbm.org.au/media/marriage-divorce/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 24f1d380-ffe9-51e4-a819-9dfe5301d50a Jesus responds to the Pharisee’s faulty view of marriage in God’s kingdom with God’s ideal and expectation. Marriage models Jesus’ faithful commitment to his people.

]]> Jesus responds to the Pharisee’s faulty view of marriage in God’s kingdom with God’s ideal and expectation. Marriage models Jesus’ faithful commitment to his people.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Who’s the greatest? / Mark 9 https://mbm.org.au/media/whos-the-greatest-mark-9/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 eb978db6-6733-56e4-b722-193a1111a141 God’s heart beats for those who are in need. In Mark 9, Jesus helps his disciples understand that being like God is losing yourself to serve the least among them, just like Jesus did for us.

]]> God’s heart beats for those who are in need. In Mark 9, Jesus helps his disciples understand that being like God is losing yourself to serve the least among them, just like Jesus did for us.

]]> false no 0:00 No no A Glimpse of the King’s glory https://mbm.org.au/media/a-glimpse-of-the-kings-glory/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 1284efcf-3baa-5b39-b199-52e5f1d3c9e0 In life there are many voices that we listen to. Our ears are filled with podcasts, music, netflix, news, and politics. In the midst of all the noise it is hard to hear the voice of God speaking to us. In this section of Mark, Jesus takes a few of disciples away and in the midst of a busy season of ministry he reveals to them his glory. In this midst of this transfiguration his disciples are spoken to by God himself who instructs about Jesus, ‘Listen to Him.’ In this message, we explore who Jesus is and why it is that God wants us to listen to Jesus.

]]> In life there are many voices that we listen to. Our ears are filled with podcasts, music, netflix, news, and politics. In the midst of all the noise it is hard to hear the voice of God speaking to us. In this section of Mark, Jesus takes a few of disciples away and in the midst of a busy season of ministry he reveals to them his glory. In this midst of this transfiguration his disciples are spoken to by God himself who instructs about Jesus, ‘Listen to Him.’ In this message, we explore who Jesus is and why it is that God wants us to listen to Jesus.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Seeing Jesus Clearly / Mark 8 https://mbm.org.au/media/seeing-jesus-clearly-mark-8/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 edd214c6-7100-5c0f-b63e-caf219cf36e8 Jesus wants his disciples, and all those who will follow him to see the call clearly. The way of the Christ is the way of the cross, and so too the way of the Christian is the way of the Christ.

]]> Jesus wants his disciples, and all those who will follow him to see the call clearly. The way of the Christ is the way of the cross, and so too the way of the Christian is the way of the Christ.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Struggling to See / Mark 8 https://mbm.org.au/media/struggling-to-see-mark-8/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 d86285b4-c5dd-59b9-9857-65eebdfa6299 It’s possible to know just enough about Jesus to feel confident and still miss him entirely. In Mark 8:1-21, Jesus patiently confronts both hardened unbelief and partial understanding, urging us to move from shallow sight to a deep, life shaping clarity about his identity and mission.

]]> It’s possible to know just enough about Jesus to feel confident and still miss him entirely. In Mark 8:1-21, Jesus patiently confronts both hardened unbelief and partial understanding, urging us to move from shallow sight to a deep, life shaping clarity about his identity and mission.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Humbled by Jesus / Mark 7 https://mbm.org.au/media/humbled-by-jesus-mark-7/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 b7aa00c7-d206-5a04-9f9d-fef9001e4118 Jesus meets two different groups of people who demonstrate for us what it looks like to approach God with genuine humility, understanding who we are in light of who He is.

]]> Jesus meets two different groups of people who demonstrate for us what it looks like to approach God with genuine humility, understanding who we are in light of who He is.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Problem of the Heart / Mark 7 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-problem-of-the-heart-mark-7/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 e72fcd16-2895-5754-9187-e8633aebde45 Unlike what many of can think, that our greatest problems are external. Jesus clearly describes where our greatest problems come from - the heart!

]]> Unlike what many of can think, that our greatest problems are external. Jesus clearly describes where our greatest problems come from - the heart!

]]> false no 0:00 No no What drives a Christian? / Matthew 28 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-drives-a-christian-matthew-28/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 e6eb312a-706d-5881-aa5c-2d7eb420c033 Disciples of Jesus are driven by the reality of Jesus’ resurrection and commission to give all we’ve got to help others come to find life in Him.

]]> Disciples of Jesus are driven by the reality of Jesus’ resurrection and commission to give all we’ve got to help others come to find life in Him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What is the Gospel / 1 Corinthians https://mbm.org.au/media/what-is-the-gospel-1-corinthians/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 277b1a9c-ee5b-54a3-80cd-c38132fe1d4b Paul is defending the physical bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead by drawing from the promises and prophesies of the Old Testament Scriptures and convincing circumstantial evidence from recorded history. He also teaches that the Gospel is mediated on the basis of God’s grace alone as even a person like him who persecuted the church is saved by it. The Gospel once received through grace should permeate all areas of the believer’s life.

]]> Paul is defending the physical bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead by drawing from the promises and prophesies of the Old Testament Scriptures and convincing circumstantial evidence from recorded history. He also teaches that the Gospel is mediated on the basis of God’s grace alone as even a person like him who persecuted the church is saved by it. The Gospel once received through grace should permeate all areas of the believer’s life.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Does Prayer Change Things? / Jonah 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/does-prayer-change-things-jonah-1/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31486 Today, as we seek to answer the question, "Does prayer change things?", we are going to do that by asking and answering three further questions:

]]> Today, as we seek to answer the question, "Does prayer change things?", we are going to do that by asking and answering three further questions:

]]> false no 0:00 No no Getting life right in 2026 / 1 Corinthians 11 https://mbm.org.au/media/getting-life-right-in-2026-1-corinthians-11/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31484 As we look to a new year, with the opportunities to get ahead and make this year better than the last, there will be no moving forward unless we build our lives upon the solid foundation of God, which the Lord’s Supper helps us do.

]]> As we look to a new year, with the opportunities to get ahead and make this year better than the last, there will be no moving forward unless we build our lives upon the solid foundation of God, which the Lord’s Supper helps us do.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Christmas Eve / Luke 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/christmas-eve-luke-2/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31473 The birth of a King, as you have never seen or heard before...

]]> The birth of a King, as you have never seen or heard before...

]]> false no 0:00 No no Salvation Has Arrived / Luke 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/salvation-has-arrived-luke-2/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31467 Have you had an experience so transcendent that it leaves you profoundly content that there is nothing more in this world you could possibly want? Simeon had this experience when he laid eyes on the baby Jesus. We can also have this experience as we behold Jesus, our salvation.

]]> Have you had an experience so transcendent that it leaves you profoundly content that there is nothing more in this world you could possibly want? Simeon had this experience when he laid eyes on the baby Jesus. We can also have this experience as we behold Jesus, our salvation.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Joy / Luke 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/joy-luke-1/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31457 Zachariah had faith in God's promise, and this brought joy to his community. In Luke chapter 1, we also see Mary's apprehension and fear eased by Elizabeth, who shares her joy in God's faithfulness and love.

]]> Zachariah had faith in God's promise, and this brought joy to his community. In Luke chapter 1, we also see Mary's apprehension and fear eased by Elizabeth, who shares her joy in God's faithfulness and love.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Waiting well / Luke 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/waiting-well-luke-1/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31449 Mary shows us what it looks like to wait on God well, trusting His promises.

]]> Mary shows us what it looks like to wait on God well, trusting His promises.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Suffering for Christ / 1 Peter 4-5 https://mbm.org.au/media/suffering-for-christ-1-peter-4-5/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31444 The Christian life is patterned on Jesus’ own suffering before glory. Just as Jesus was persecuted, his followers will be too. But God has given us helps to persevere in the face of opposition.

]]> The Christian life is patterned on Jesus’ own suffering before glory. Just as Jesus was persecuted, his followers will be too. But God has given us helps to persevere in the face of opposition.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Living for the Will of God / 1 Peter 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-for-the-will-of-god-1-peter-4/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31438 Christ’s suffering causes us to live for God’s will, not our own.

]]> Christ’s suffering causes us to live for God’s will, not our own.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Submitting to authorities / 1 Peter 2-3 https://mbm.org.au/media/submitting-to-authorities-1-peter-2-3/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31431 God calls us to submit to authorities as citizens, servants and spouses, to display his glory.

]]> God calls us to submit to authorities as citizens, servants and spouses, to display his glory.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Becoming who you are / 1 Peter 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/becoming-who-you-are-1-peter-2/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31426 Living as a dual citizen of God’s kingdom and the kingdom of the world can sometimes feel like tension as we live in this world while waiting for the world to come. As chosen exiles, we can feel we don’t quite fit, which can affect how we see ourselves. In this part of 1 Peter, God provides a reminder of our new identity in Jesus. This assures who we are and enables us to remain stable in an unstable world.

]]> Living as a dual citizen of God’s kingdom and the kingdom of the world can sometimes feel like tension as we live in this world while waiting for the world to come. As chosen exiles, we can feel we don’t quite fit, which can affect how we see ourselves. In this part of 1 Peter, God provides a reminder of our new identity in Jesus. This assures who we are and enables us to remain stable in an unstable world.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Lives Eternally Changed / 1 Peter 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/lives-eternally-changed-1-peter-1/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31419 God saves and transforms his people. He takes us as we are, but loves us too much to leave us there, he wants to make us just like Jesus.

]]> God saves and transforms his people. He takes us as we are, but loves us too much to leave us there, he wants to make us just like Jesus.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Hope in God alone / Haggai 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/hope-in-god-alone-haggai-2/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31414 When the immediate situation for God’s people seems dim and hopeless, God encourages and inspires them to keep working, knowing He is doing something far bigger than they can see. We too can keep serving God, in the midst of trouble and trial, because in Jesus, He is doing much more than we can see or imagine.

]]> When the immediate situation for God’s people seems dim and hopeless, God encourages and inspires them to keep working, knowing He is doing something far bigger than they can see. We too can keep serving God, in the midst of trouble and trial, because in Jesus, He is doing much more than we can see or imagine.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Building God’s House / Haggai 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/building-gods-house-haggai-1/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31411 God calls His people to reconsider what they’re investing in, and to invest in His purposes.

]]> God calls His people to reconsider what they’re investing in, and to invest in His purposes.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Signed Sealed Delivered / Romans 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/signed-sealed-delivered-romans-5/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31401 It’s not despite, but in the midst of our suffering that God grows us, strengthens us and turns us to hope in eternity through Jesus’ work on our behalf.

]]> It’s not despite, but in the midst of our suffering that God grows us, strengthens us and turns us to hope in eternity through Jesus’ work on our behalf.

]]> false no 0:00 No no God’s Family https://mbm.org.au/media/gods-family/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31396 When God saves us, he saves us into a family: the church. But in such a diverse community of people, what is it that unites us together?

]]> When God saves us, he saves us into a family: the church. But in such a diverse community of people, what is it that unites us together?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Longing for Heaven / Revelation 21-22 https://mbm.org.au/media/longing-for-heaven-revelation-21-22/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31384 Revelation closes with a picture of the new creation. God’s people secure in God’s presence. No fear, no pain, no more death.

]]> Revelation closes with a picture of the new creation. God’s people secure in God’s presence. No fear, no pain, no more death.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The end of evil / Revelation 20 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-end-of-evil-revelation-20/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31378 Revelation 17-20 paints a picture of the destruction of a world turned against God. The call for God’s people in the midst of that torrent is to get out of it! All evil will come under a final judgement before God, but God’s people, those who hold onto Jesus to the end, will be spared.

]]> Revelation 17-20 paints a picture of the destruction of a world turned against God. The call for God’s people in the midst of that torrent is to get out of it! All evil will come under a final judgement before God, but God’s people, those who hold onto Jesus to the end, will be spared.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Praising the God of Justice / Revelation 15 https://mbm.org.au/media/praising-the-god-of-justice-revelation-15/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31374 Revelation 15-16 shows us the serious but righteous judgments of God on those who continue to rebel against his rule. How should believers respond to such harsh punishment? By giving praise, honour and glory to the only one who saves.

]]> Revelation 15-16 shows us the serious but righteous judgments of God on those who continue to rebel against his rule. How should believers respond to such harsh punishment? By giving praise, honour and glory to the only one who saves.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The mark of the beast 666 / Revelation 13 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-mark-of-the-beast-666-revelation-13/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31370 Revelation 12-14 portrays the spiritual event behind Jesus’ death and resurrection and the spiritual persecution that followed for the church until the end of time. During that time, some are marked by the beast, while others are sealed for God.

]]> Revelation 12-14 portrays the spiritual event behind Jesus’ death and resurrection and the spiritual persecution that followed for the church until the end of time. During that time, some are marked by the beast, while others are sealed for God.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Facing the Haters / Revelation 11 https://mbm.org.au/media/facing-the-haters-revelation-11/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31364 During his earthly ministry Jesus experienced regular and difficult opposition. Rather than presenting an easy life, Jesus spoke of discipleship being difficult. Rejection and opposition was something that his followers should expect. But being rejected and opposed is difficult and often taxing. Nobody likes to be on the outer. While experiencing opposition it is easy to feel discouraged and confused. In Revelation 11 we have words of encouragement and direction given to us on how we might respond when met with serious gospel opposition.

]]> During his earthly ministry Jesus experienced regular and difficult opposition. Rather than presenting an easy life, Jesus spoke of discipleship being difficult. Rejection and opposition was something that his followers should expect. But being rejected and opposed is difficult and often taxing. Nobody likes to be on the outer. While experiencing opposition it is easy to feel discouraged and confused. In Revelation 11 we have words of encouragement and direction given to us on how we might respond when met with serious gospel opposition.

]]> false no 0:00 No no How do we think about war? / Revelation 6-7 https://mbm.org.au/media/how-do-we-think-about-war-revelation-6-7/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31358 As the seals are broken and the Lamb’s decree is revealed, we see the surprising unfolding of history. Things will get worse before they get better, but the urgency of gospel work is all the more important.

]]> As the seals are broken and the Lamb’s decree is revealed, we see the surprising unfolding of history. Things will get worse before they get better, but the urgency of gospel work is all the more important.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Wake Up / Revelation 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/wake-up-revelation-3/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31352 When Jesus comes back, will you be ready? He gives a stern warning to the church of Sardis who have the appearance of life but are spiritually dead that he is coming back life a thief. But those who trust in him will have true life!

]]> When Jesus comes back, will you be ready? He gives a stern warning to the church of Sardis who have the appearance of life but are spiritually dead that he is coming back life a thief. But those who trust in him will have true life!

]]> false no 0:00 No no Keeping Your First Love Your First Love / Revelation 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/keeping-your-first-love-your-first-love-revelation-2/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31342 Our reason for existing as a church is to make Jesus known. We will only be as effective at doing this, as our own love for Jesus keeps burning brightly. 

]]> Our reason for existing as a church is to make Jesus known. We will only be as effective at doing this, as our own love for Jesus keeps burning brightly. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Behold your King / Revelation 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/behold-your-king-revelation-1-2/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31337 John’s introduction to the revelation Jesus gave him regarding what must soon take place. 

]]> John’s introduction to the revelation Jesus gave him regarding what must soon take place. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Freedom In Jesus / Galatians 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/freedom-in-jesus-galatians-5/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31327 Nate explores three questions: 1. What freedom does Jesus offer? 2. What is the alternative to the freedom Jesus offers? and 3. How do you find this freedom?

]]> Nate explores three questions: 1. What freedom does Jesus offer? 2. What is the alternative to the freedom Jesus offers? and 3. How do you find this freedom?

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Body Of Christ / 1 Corinthians 12 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-body-of-christ-1-corinthians-12/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31320 God has made each believer part of his body, valued and dependent on all the others, to display his glory and goodness. 

]]> God has made each believer part of his body, valued and dependent on all the others, to display his glory and goodness. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Managing Anxiety / Philippians 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/managing-anxiety-philippians-4/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31312 In a world of turmoil and tension, God has given us a way to know and experience peace, through Christ. 

]]> In a world of turmoil and tension, God has given us a way to know and experience peace, through Christ. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Will we obey? / Leviticus 26 https://mbm.org.au/media/will-we-obey-leviticus-26/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31302 As Leviticus comes to a close, God sets forth great promises for obedience, along with great judgements for disobedience. Will Israel heed God’s word, or disregard it?

]]> As Leviticus comes to a close, God sets forth great promises for obedience, along with great judgements for disobedience. Will Israel heed God’s word, or disregard it?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Resting in God / Leviticus 23 https://mbm.org.au/media/resting-in-god-leviticus-23/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31294 God gave his people sacred events through their calendar year - rhythms to remember His generosity and provision for them. Jesus now offers us ultimate rest in his grace and provision, but how do we enjoy what he’s offered to the full extent? 

]]> God gave his people sacred events through their calendar year - rhythms to remember His generosity and provision for them. Jesus now offers us ultimate rest in his grace and provision, but how do we enjoy what he’s offered to the full extent? 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Holy Living / Leviticus 19 https://mbm.org.au/media/holy-living-leviticus-19/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31292 false no 0:00 No no God’s Spring Clean / Leviticus 16 https://mbm.org.au/media/gods-spring-clean-leviticus-16/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31289 God made a way for His people’s lingering sins and impurities to be dealt with so that God would remain among them and continue in fellowship with them. 

]]> God made a way for His people’s lingering sins and impurities to be dealt with so that God would remain among them and continue in fellowship with them. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Cleansed by God / Leviticus 13-14 https://mbm.org.au/media/cleansed-by-god-leviticus-13-14/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31271 God set laws for Israel to understand not only their immoral state before him, but their unacceptable, unsatisfactory bodily state before him, which was a reminder of their sin. They were reminded of their continual death, and unworthiness, and therefore their need for atonement. In Jesus we are now cleansed and made holy, able to be used in our broken state for God’s glory. 

]]> God set laws for Israel to understand not only their immoral state before him, but their unacceptable, unsatisfactory bodily state before him, which was a reminder of their sin. They were reminded of their continual death, and unworthiness, and therefore their need for atonement. In Jesus we are now cleansed and made holy, able to be used in our broken state for God’s glory. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Sex + Song of Songs https://mbm.org.au/media/sex-song-of-songs/ Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31276 As Christians how should we think about this topic? How does God speak about this this topic?

Mal explores this topic from the neglected book of Song of Songs as we explore God's wisdom on this important area of life.

]]> As Christians how should we think about this topic? How does God speak about this this topic?

Mal explores this topic from the neglected book of Song of Songs as we explore God's wisdom on this important area of life.

]]> false no 0:00 No no You are what you eat / Leviticus 11 https://mbm.org.au/media/you-are-what-you-eat-leviticus-11/ Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31268 God gave his people food laws to set them apart from the nations as a distinct holy nation. This protected them from sin and idolatry, and redirected their worship back to God alone. Jesus has fulfiled the law and declared all foods clean, but still sends us out to be a distinctive people, in His name, as Holy. 

]]> God gave his people food laws to set them apart from the nations as a distinct holy nation. This protected them from sin and idolatry, and redirected their worship back to God alone. Jesus has fulfiled the law and declared all foods clean, but still sends us out to be a distinctive people, in His name, as Holy. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Priests who need a priest / Leviticus 8-10 https://mbm.org.au/media/priests-who-need-a-priest-leviticus-8-10/ Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31257 In Leviticus 8–10 we have the inauguration of God’s initiated worship structure. The opening of the tabernacle was a momentous moment in the history of God’s people. More than just a big day, however, the worship structure is designed to reveal something about the character of God, as well as highlight our need for a mediator, a priest, to stand on our behalf before a holy God.

]]> In Leviticus 8–10 we have the inauguration of God’s initiated worship structure. The opening of the tabernacle was a momentous moment in the history of God’s people. More than just a big day, however, the worship structure is designed to reveal something about the character of God, as well as highlight our need for a mediator, a priest, to stand on our behalf before a holy God.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Freedom from guilt / Leviticus 5-6 https://mbm.org.au/media/freedom-from-guilt-leviticus-5-6/ Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31253 All people stand guilty before God, with a debt we are unable to pay. Leviticus 4-7 foreshadows the great offering God would give us in Jesus, to completely remove our guilt and make a way for us to be justified before Him.

]]> All people stand guilty before God, with a debt we are unable to pay. Leviticus 4-7 foreshadows the great offering God would give us in Jesus, to completely remove our guilt and make a way for us to be justified before Him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Approaching God / LEVITICUS 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/approaching-god-leviticus-1/ Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31246 God gave His people a way to approach and be in relationship with Him, but it took a wholehearted devotion and sacrifice on God’s terms. God is gracious but sin must be dealt with. 

]]> God gave His people a way to approach and be in relationship with Him, but it took a wholehearted devotion and sacrifice on God’s terms. God is gracious but sin must be dealt with. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Why obey God’s Law? / Deuteronomy 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/why-obey-gods-law-deuteronomy-4/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31236 God called his people to wholehearted obedience as a response to His grace, as a privilege for them, and to display His heart to the world around them. Now in Jesus he calls for the same from us. 

]]> God called his people to wholehearted obedience as a response to His grace, as a privilege for them, and to display His heart to the world around them. Now in Jesus he calls for the same from us. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no The event that made Christianity / 1 Peter 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-event-that-made-christianity-1-peter-1/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31231 The resurrection of Jesus gives meaning to our lives. It proves the cross worked, it gives purpose to our struggles, and fills life with a joy like no other. 

]]> The resurrection of Jesus gives meaning to our lives. It proves the cross worked, it gives purpose to our struggles, and fills life with a joy like no other. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Because of you & For you / Good Friday (Full Service) https://mbm.org.au/media/because-of-you-for-you-good-friday-full-service/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31230 Jesus’ journey to the cross was both because of us and for us. We must see ourselves in the shoes of those there that day. But we must also see ourselves in the heart of Jesus as he journeyed to the cross. 

]]> Jesus’ journey to the cross was both because of us and for us. We must see ourselves in the shoes of those there that day. But we must also see ourselves in the heart of Jesus as he journeyed to the cross. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no God’s Provision / Mark 6 https://mbm.org.au/media/gods-provision-mark-6/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31218 Jesus wants his disciples to see both his heart for the lost and his heart for them as they serve the lost.

]]> Jesus wants his disciples to see both his heart for the lost and his heart for them as they serve the lost.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Do you put Jesus in a box? / Mark 6 https://mbm.org.au/media/do-you-put-jesus-in-a-box-mark-6/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31210 Do you put Jesus in a box? Jesus’ hometown put Jesus in a box, they don’t believe and honor him. Will you put Jesus in a box? Or will you believe in him, honor him, and speak about him?

]]> Do you put Jesus in a box? Jesus’ hometown put Jesus in a box, they don’t believe and honor him. Will you put Jesus in a box? Or will you believe in him, honor him, and speak about him?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Just believe / Mark 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/just-believe-mark-5/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31188 Jesus shows us what genuine faith is, when he meets two people who have to believe him despite their circumstances.

]]> Jesus shows us what genuine faith is, when he meets two people who have to believe him despite their circumstances.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Don’t mess with Jesus / Mark4-5 https://mbm.org.au/media/dont-mess-with-jesus-mark4-5/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31183 Jesus proves his power over creation and the spiritual realm. Of all the powers we fear, he is by far the most powerful. Yet even with his great power, he is the Lord of mercy, healing even the most broken outcast. 

]]> Jesus proves his power over creation and the spiritual realm. Of all the powers we fear, he is by far the most powerful. Yet even with his great power, he is the Lord of mercy, healing even the most broken outcast. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Ears to hear / Mark 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/ears-to-hear-mark-4/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31165 With crowds flocking to Jesus, he challenges them with how they’re listening. How they hear his words will determine whether they receive from Him what He’s come to offer. 

]]> With crowds flocking to Jesus, he challenges them with how they’re listening. How they hear his words will determine whether they receive from Him what He’s come to offer. 

]]> false no 0:00 No no Joining Jesus’ Family / Mark 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/joining-jesus-family-mark-3/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31148 In the face of opposition, Jesus shows us again who he is and how he works. He is the Son of God, and he’s calling people into His family. The question is, am I a part of it?

]]> In the face of opposition, Jesus shows us again who he is and how he works. He is the Son of God, and he’s calling people into His family. The question is, am I a part of it?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus the friend of sinners / Mark 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-friend-of-sinners-mark-2/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31132 One of the most confronting yet compelling character traits of Jesus is his grace toward broken people. In Mark 2:13–17, Jesus extends grace to the most unlikely of people and in doing so reveals his surprising mission to the world. Jesus comes seeking imperfect, broken, and those traditionally viewed as outsider to be part of his family.

]]> One of the most confronting yet compelling character traits of Jesus is his grace toward broken people. In Mark 2:13–17, Jesus extends grace to the most unlikely of people and in doing so reveals his surprising mission to the world. Jesus comes seeking imperfect, broken, and those traditionally viewed as outsider to be part of his family.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus’ Authority to Forgive / Mark 2:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-authority-to-forgive-mark-21-12/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31116 Jesus proves his identity as God by doing what only God can do.

]]> Jesus proves his identity as God by doing what only God can do.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Signs of the Kingdom | Mark 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/signs-of-the-kingdom-mark-1/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31098 Jesus demonstrates what life in His Kingdom has to offer.

]]> Jesus demonstrates what life in His Kingdom has to offer.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Meet Jesus / Mark 1:1-15 https://mbm.org.au/media/meet-jesus/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31089 God has been preparing the world for the good news of the arrival of Jesus. When he arrived, God confirmed His identity as His Son, the King.

]]> God has been preparing the world for the good news of the arrival of Jesus. When he arrived, God confirmed His identity as His Son, the King.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Spirit Filled Life | Romans 8 https://mbm.org.au/media/spirit-filled-life-romans-8/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31064 false no 0:00 No no Do you want to be healed? | John 9 https://mbm.org.au/media/do-you-want-to-be-healed-john-9/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31055 false no 0:00 No no Living a productive and effective life | 2 Peter 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-a-productive-and-effective-life-2-peter-1/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31042 We have an amazing opportunity in Christ. In him we’ve escaped the corruption of this world and have been invited to participate in his divine nature. Wow. What will this look for us? Let’s see what this part of the Apostle Peter’s 2nd letter has to say.

]]> We have an amazing opportunity in Christ. In him we’ve escaped the corruption of this world and have been invited to participate in his divine nature. Wow. What will this look for us? Let’s see what this part of the Apostle Peter’s 2nd letter has to say.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What happens when I die? | Luke 16 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-happens-when-i-die-luke-16/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31038 What will happen to me when I die? In this story, Jesus confronts us with the reality that death brings immediate, irreversible, eternal comfort or agony.

]]> What will happen to me when I die? In this story, Jesus confronts us with the reality that death brings immediate, irreversible, eternal comfort or agony.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Courageous for the true King | Daniel 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/courageous-for-the-true-king-daniel-3/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31027 When the world calls us to dance to their song, live their way, and serve their causes, God shows us He is the only one worthy of our allegiance.

]]> When the world calls us to dance to their song, live their way, and serve their causes, God shows us He is the only one worthy of our allegiance.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus the Turning Point in History | Matthew 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-turning-point-in-history-matthew-1/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31023 All of history has been overshadowed by darkness and death… until Jesus entered the world to offer us the light of life.

]]> All of history has been overshadowed by darkness and death… until Jesus entered the world to offer us the light of life.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Christmas in God’s story https://mbm.org.au/media/christmas-in-gods-story-full-service/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31019 Creation to new Creation - Where does Christmas fit into our lives?

]]> Creation to new Creation - Where does Christmas fit into our lives?

]]> false no 0:00 No no God’s help for the final day | Thessalonians 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/gods-help-for-the-final-day-thessalonians-5/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31014 As all humanity moves towards the final day, God has provided us with everything we need to be fully prepared to meet him.

]]> As all humanity moves towards the final day, God has provided us with everything we need to be fully prepared to meet him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Live knowing that Jesus will Return / 1 Thessalonians 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/live-knowing-that-jesus-will-return-1-thessalonians-5/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31010 Paul writes to the Thessalonians and teaches them about the return of Jesus. Paul encourages the Thessalonians and us to live hopefully because of the resurrection of Jesus, to live ready and to live rightly.

]]> Paul writes to the Thessalonians and teaches them about the return of Jesus. Paul encourages the Thessalonians and us to live hopefully because of the resurrection of Jesus, to live ready and to live rightly.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Avoid Sexual Immorality / 1 Thessalonians 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/avoid-sexual-immorality/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31006 God’s call to sanctification is a call to align our lives with his original design for humanity. The first command God issues in our text is to avoid sexuality. In order to obey this command, we will ask three questions about sexual immorality: What is it? Why avoid it? And how can I do that?

]]> God’s call to sanctification is a call to align our lives with his original design for humanity. The first command God issues in our text is to avoid sexuality. In order to obey this command, we will ask three questions about sexual immorality: What is it? Why avoid it? And how can I do that?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Really Living / 1 Thessalonians 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/really-living-1-thessalonians-3/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30998 Of all the things we chase in life to fill us with joy, Paul shows us there’s no greater joy than helping others find confidence before God in Christ.

]]> Of all the things we chase in life to fill us with joy, Paul shows us there’s no greater joy than helping others find confidence before God in Christ.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Motives of a Gospel Messenger https://mbm.org.au/media/the-motives-of-a-gospel-messenger/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30988 Since Paul left the Thessalonians so quickly and didn’t return, he could easily be accused of being a fraud, in-genuine, trickster. To restore their confidence in God, Paul spells out for the Thessalonian believers not only his great love for them, but the motives that drove him to share the gospel.

]]> Since Paul left the Thessalonians so quickly and didn’t return, he could easily be accused of being a fraud, in-genuine, trickster. To restore their confidence in God, Paul spells out for the Thessalonian believers not only his great love for them, but the motives that drove him to share the gospel.

]]> false no 0:00 No no An Authentic Church / 1 Thessalonians https://mbm.org.au/media/an-authentic-church-1-thessalonians/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30966 Many people (including many Christians) either wonder or have wondered: ‘Is Christianity the real deal? Is my faith authentic? Is my church authentic?’ Questions of authenticity have plagued many. The Thessalonians, grappling with persecution and doubt, likely wondered the same. In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Paul gives us a profound snapshot of what authentic faith looks like—not just for individuals, but for an entire church. The Thessalonian church didn’t have it easy. They were under intense pressure, facing persecution for their faith, and yet here we see Paul saying something like, “I thank God that I know that you are the real thing.”

]]> Many people (including many Christians) either wonder or have wondered: ‘Is Christianity the real deal? Is my faith authentic? Is my church authentic?’ Questions of authenticity have plagued many. The Thessalonians, grappling with persecution and doubt, likely wondered the same. In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Paul gives us a profound snapshot of what authentic faith looks like—not just for individuals, but for an entire church. The Thessalonian church didn’t have it easy. They were under intense pressure, facing persecution for their faith, and yet here we see Paul saying something like, “I thank God that I know that you are the real thing.”

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Impact of Generosity / Mark 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-impact-of-generosity-mark-4/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30955 When we entrust ourselves to God and give to others as he’s given to us, God is able to impact lives now and into eternity in a way we couldn’t imagine or control.

]]> When we entrust ourselves to God and give to others as he’s given to us, God is able to impact lives now and into eternity in a way we couldn’t imagine or control.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Faithful Stewardship / 2 Corinthians 9 https://mbm.org.au/media/faithful-stewardship-2-corinthians-9/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30950 How are we to think of Giving today as Christians? What does faithful Stewardship look like? Is 10% enough?

]]> How are we to think of Giving today as Christians? What does faithful Stewardship look like? Is 10% enough?

]]> false no 0:00 No no The God who Gives / 1 Chronicles https://mbm.org.au/media/the-god-who-gives-1-chronicles/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30945 Christians are generous people because we have a generous God who includes us in His nature to be generous givers like Him.

]]> Christians are generous people because we have a generous God who includes us in His nature to be generous givers like Him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Jumps for Joy / Luke 10 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-jumps-for-joy-luke-10/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30934 Jesus’s call to mission is an invitation to deep joy and intimacy with God. This deep joy and intimacy comes when we are given eyes to see the invisible, a heart to feel the immeasurable love of God and faith to believe the impossible.

]]> Jesus’s call to mission is an invitation to deep joy and intimacy with God. This deep joy and intimacy comes when we are given eyes to see the invisible, a heart to feel the immeasurable love of God and faith to believe the impossible.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Spiritual Armour / Ephesians 6 https://mbm.org.au/media/spiritual-armour-ephesians-6/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30927 Ephesians concludes with the message to ‘stand firm’ in the face of spiritual battle. How will you stand firm putting the message of Ephesians in to practice in your life?

]]> Ephesians concludes with the message to ‘stand firm’ in the face of spiritual battle. How will you stand firm putting the message of Ephesians in to practice in your life?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Doing family well / Ephesians 6 https://mbm.org.au/media/doing-family-well-ephesians-6/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30922 God cares how we live as families in the church. He calls children and parents to reflect the same love and obedience our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus have.

]]> God cares how we live as families in the church. He calls children and parents to reflect the same love and obedience our Heavenly Father and His son Jesus have.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The mystery of marriage / Ephesians 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-mystery-of-marriage-ephesians-5/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30912 Living for Jesus in this world affects every aspect of life. Marriage is one of those areas. A godly marriage is only able to flourish when it mirrors the relationship God has with His people, the Church: A relationship of love, leadership, respect and submission.

]]> Living for Jesus in this world affects every aspect of life. Marriage is one of those areas. A godly marriage is only able to flourish when it mirrors the relationship God has with His people, the Church: A relationship of love, leadership, respect and submission.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Following God’s Example / Ephesians 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/following-gods-example-ephesians-5/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30899 Just as Jesus considered us more important than himself, he calls us to consider one another in the same way. No longer living for ourselves, like our old nature did, but sacrificially giving ourselves to others, for the benefit of the whole church, and the whole world.

]]> Just as Jesus considered us more important than himself, he calls us to consider one another in the same way. No longer living for ourselves, like our old nature did, but sacrificially giving ourselves to others, for the benefit of the whole church, and the whole world.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Blessed Life / Ephesians 4 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-blessed-life-ephesians-4/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30896 God wants you to love your life more than you do! But what does that look like? And how do we make sure that we live life the way he intends?

]]> God wants you to love your life more than you do! But what does that look like? And how do we make sure that we live life the way he intends?

]]> false no 0:00 No no What are the things God wants for us? / Ephesians 3 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-are-the-things-god-wants-for-us-ephesians-3/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30894 Today we get to listen in to a prayer from Paul halfway through the book of Ephesians. We see what God wants for us. God can do more than we could ever ask for or imagine. We have a tendency to limit what God can do by the limitations of our imagination or experience. But he can do it. He can do far more. We must not limit God.

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]]> false no 0:00 No no United in Christ / Ephesians 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/united-in-christ-ephesians-2/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30893 Christ has united cultures of all backgrounds, to God and each other, through his death in our place. By fulfilling and superseding the law, there is now only one way to God; through Jesus.

]]> Christ has united cultures of all backgrounds, to God and each other, through his death in our place. By fulfilling and superseding the law, there is now only one way to God; through Jesus.

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