MBM Rooty Hill / Bible Talks https://mbm.org.au/bible-talks/mbm-rootyhill/ 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:23:09 +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. episodic 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-RootyHill-scaled.jpg MBM Rooty Hill / Bible Talks https://mbm.org.au/bible-talks/mbm-rootyhill/ 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 a4ccf9de-4fe3-583d-a5f9-8a743c0863f5 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Running To God / Jonah 1:17-2:10 https://mbm.org.au/media/running-to-god-jonah-117-210/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 d8a5d062-e3cf-5f09-a051-4c1995dda2ae Jonah is in the belly of a fish with nowhere left to run. His prayer shows us what we deserve from God and what we actually get; but also something more uncomfortable: it's possible to cry out to God for rescue while still holding back the very thing He's asking for.

]]> Jonah is in the belly of a fish with nowhere left to run. His prayer shows us what we deserve from God and what we actually get; but also something more uncomfortable: it's possible to cry out to God for rescue while still holding back the very thing He's asking for.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Running From God / Jonah 1:1-16 https://mbm.org.au/media/running-from-god-jonah-11-16/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000 22ef5943-dd3d-5fed-992a-27a9aab44955 When we don't like what God has to say, the temptation is to run. Jonah 1 shows us that running from God impacts more than just ourselves, but the God we run from is the same God who pursues us.

]]> When we don't like what God has to say, the temptation is to run. Jonah 1 shows us that running from God impacts more than just ourselves, but the God we run from is the same God who pursues us.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus: The Better Adam / Romans 5:12-21 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-better-adam-romans-512-21/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 9bc736dd-fc41-528b-9fab-75c8b19160c0 We all understand the effects of Adam’s failure. We see them every day in a world marked by sin and death. But Romans 5:12-21 shows us something even greater: Jesus Christ is the Better Adam whose perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection secure eternal life for His people. Discover how and why Christ’s work does not merely undo Adam's damage, but overwhelms it with grace.

]]> We all understand the effects of Adam’s failure. We see them every day in a world marked by sin and death. But Romans 5:12-21 shows us something even greater: Jesus Christ is the Better Adam whose perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection secure eternal life for His people. Discover how and why Christ’s work does not merely undo Adam's damage, but overwhelms it with grace.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Benefits Of Being Made Right With God / Romans 5:1-11 https://mbm.org.au/media/benefits-of-being-made-right-with-god-romans-51-11/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 0618cc0a-3c49-52d8-8245-8bde75a48956 When someone comes to trust in Jesus there is the great promise of forgiveness and eternal life. The benefits of being made right with God, however, are not things simply limited to the future, they begin right now. In Romans 5 we have a listing of multiple benefits to those who trust in Jesus. These benefits help us to live life now finding our confidence in God’s love for us.

]]> When someone comes to trust in Jesus there is the great promise of forgiveness and eternal life. The benefits of being made right with God, however, are not things simply limited to the future, they begin right now. In Romans 5 we have a listing of multiple benefits to those who trust in Jesus. These benefits help us to live life now finding our confidence in God’s love for us.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Justified By Faith Not Works / Romans 4:1–25 https://mbm.org.au/media/justified-by-faith-not-works-romans-41-25/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000 bf074f57-2e1f-534c-a437-012b5e267659 Having a right standing with God is something to be deeply grateful for. Trusting in Jesus alone and receiving the gracious gift of forgiveness is indeed worth celebrating. As we celebrate, however, it is easy to think in the process that we have actually done something of merit that contributes to our position. In Romans 4, Paul writes to correct this line of thinking by reminding us that our position as God’s children is not a result of our good endeavours but like Abraham, comes through trusting God’s promises and plan.

]]> Having a right standing with God is something to be deeply grateful for. Trusting in Jesus alone and receiving the gracious gift of forgiveness is indeed worth celebrating. As we celebrate, however, it is easy to think in the process that we have actually done something of merit that contributes to our position. In Romans 4, Paul writes to correct this line of thinking by reminding us that our position as God’s children is not a result of our good endeavours but like Abraham, comes through trusting God’s promises and plan.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Justified By Faith In Jesus / Romans 3:21–31 https://mbm.org.au/media/justified-by-faith-in-jesus-romans-321-31/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 f412a391-682b-502b-afbf-d0f2495e89aa It is always a relief to hear good news after hearing bad news. In Romans 1:18–3:20, Paul has outlined the bad news of our deserved judgment before a Holy God. There is no amount of good work that we can do to appease God’s judgment and we are in dire straits. In Romans 3:21–31 we finally arrive at the good news. God has done something about our problem. In this passage that we discovered the good news that we can be delivered from God’s wrath. This is through faith alone, grace alone, in Jesus alone. Great news for all who will accept this wonderful God’s gift.

]]> It is always a relief to hear good news after hearing bad news. In Romans 1:18–3:20, Paul has outlined the bad news of our deserved judgment before a Holy God. There is no amount of good work that we can do to appease God’s judgment and we are in dire straits. In Romans 3:21–31 we finally arrive at the good news. God has done something about our problem. In this passage that we discovered the good news that we can be delivered from God’s wrath. This is through faith alone, grace alone, in Jesus alone. Great news for all who will accept this wonderful God’s gift.

]]> false no 0:00 No no No Excuse / Romans 3:9-20 https://mbm.org.au/media/no-excuse-romans-39-20/ Sun, 31 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 375beef9-a057-5b69-9ef5-4e19b00a97b1 Everyone stands before God with no excuse, the verdict is guilty. Only when we understand there’s nothing we can do to save ourselves, will we run to the One who can.

]]> Everyone stands before God with no excuse, the verdict is guilty. Only when we understand there’s nothing we can do to save ourselves, will we run to the One who can.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Bad News For Religious People / Romans 2:17–3:8 https://mbm.org.au/media/bad-news-for-religious-people-romans-217-38/ Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 c7bbc2d6-3766-50d7-a7be-d3f8ded5728a One of the most common descriptors people use of themselves or others is the nature of their religion. Of the major religions in the world, there are some similarities but also many differences when it comes to faith. While religion is normally assessed as being personal and a way one encounters the divine, in Romans 2:17–3:8, the Apostle Paul points out three significant short-comings regarding religion. Paul’s discussion comes in the context of humanity’s common shortcomings when it comes to a relationship with God.

]]> One of the most common descriptors people use of themselves or others is the nature of their religion. Of the major religions in the world, there are some similarities but also many differences when it comes to faith. While religion is normally assessed as being personal and a way one encounters the divine, in Romans 2:17–3:8, the Apostle Paul points out three significant short-comings regarding religion. Paul’s discussion comes in the context of humanity’s common shortcomings when it comes to a relationship with God.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Bad News / Romans 1:18–32 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-bad-news-romans-118-32/ Sun, 10 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 54581d1f-8764-5a7a-b4d3-d4f5adccfa2d The main thrust of the book of Romans is to provide Paul’s clear explanation of the ‘good news’ which he was proclaiming and hoping to continue to proclaim. In order to provide the good news of the gospel, however, he begins in the first three chapters by providing the ‘bad news’ of our sinfulness. In order to establish just how sweet the gospel is, Paul begins in Romans 1:18–32 by showing how bitter life is when we choose to live apart from God. This is all designed to lead us to see God’s mercy in Jesus and the sweet salvation he provides to all who will believe.

]]> The main thrust of the book of Romans is to provide Paul’s clear explanation of the ‘good news’ which he was proclaiming and hoping to continue to proclaim. In order to provide the good news of the gospel, however, he begins in the first three chapters by providing the ‘bad news’ of our sinfulness. In order to establish just how sweet the gospel is, Paul begins in Romans 1:18–32 by showing how bitter life is when we choose to live apart from God. This is all designed to lead us to see God’s mercy in Jesus and the sweet salvation he provides to all who will believe.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Unashamed Of The Good News / Romans 1:8-17 https://mbm.org.au/media/unashamed-of-the-good-news-romans-18-17/ Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 b159c062-247c-5707-9c23-3fa78ce84979 What is it that causes you to commit to something? Or to have deep convictions? For Paul, it’s nothing other than the good news of Jesus Christ!

]]> What is it that causes you to commit to something? Or to have deep convictions? For Paul, it’s nothing other than the good news of Jesus Christ!

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Christ: The Foundation of the Good News / Romans 1:1–7 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-christ-the-foundation-of-the-good-news-romans-11-7/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 3c0ed17e-3261-5395-b0ec-5ec5c4fb5b80 When someone builds a structure the first and most important part of the process is the underlying basis, the foundation. In perhaps the most of Paul’s letters to the early Christians, the letter to the Romans, Paul lays the foundation of the Christian Faith. He reveals that the message is one of ‘Good news.’ This good news, or gospel, finds its origin in God, is revealed throughout history in God’s plan, and focuses on the person and work of Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:1–7, Paul provides the theological summary or foundation upon which this rich book is going to build.

]]> When someone builds a structure the first and most important part of the process is the underlying basis, the foundation. In perhaps the most of Paul’s letters to the early Christians, the letter to the Romans, Paul lays the foundation of the Christian Faith. He reveals that the message is one of ‘Good news.’ This good news, or gospel, finds its origin in God, is revealed throughout history in God’s plan, and focuses on the person and work of Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:1–7, Paul provides the theological summary or foundation upon which this rich book is going to build.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Put It Into Practice / Luke 6:46-49 https://mbm.org.au/media/put-it-into-practice-luke-646-49/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 043c13e0-4966-511c-bae5-7968fb25cc0a false no 0:00 No no What Does God Really Want For His Church? / Ephesians 3:1-21 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-does-god-really-want-for-his-church-ephesians-31-21/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 f1852475-717d-5340-ac4f-971f97fe4014 false no 0:00 No no He is Risen! / Luke 24:1–12 https://mbm.org.au/media/he-is-risen-luke-241-12/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 04cb92ea-5aa7-5a93-a75e-89a0b661c785 All of us have a time limit for life. Some will live long lives, others short lives, but 100% guarantee all of us have an expiration date, a terminus, a date with death. This is a problem for all of us. No matter how much we strive, no matter our background, our skill set, our income, we all will face the inevitable perishing. It is the context of death that Luke 24:1–12 is set. Just days earlier, Jesus of Nazareth had been killed. He was dead. Laid in a tomb. As this chapter reveals, however, history was about to change forever. Jesus defeats our great foe death. In doing so he not only reveals his power, but provides hope for all who will trust in him. Death, it will be seen, doesn’t have the last say over God’s people. This brings great hope.

]]> All of us have a time limit for life. Some will live long lives, others short lives, but 100% guarantee all of us have an expiration date, a terminus, a date with death. This is a problem for all of us. No matter how much we strive, no matter our background, our skill set, our income, we all will face the inevitable perishing. It is the context of death that Luke 24:1–12 is set. Just days earlier, Jesus of Nazareth had been killed. He was dead. Laid in a tomb. As this chapter reveals, however, history was about to change forever. Jesus defeats our great foe death. In doing so he not only reveals his power, but provides hope for all who will trust in him. Death, it will be seen, doesn’t have the last say over God’s people. This brings great hope.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Save Yourself! / Luke 23:32-43 https://mbm.org.au/media/save-yourself-luke-2332-43/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000 a04480ed-74ac-5bf7-ad61-76f45d796839 A Good Friday message from Luke 23:32-43 exploring the repeated call for Jesus to “save himself” and why he chose not to. While others mock and misunderstand, one dying criminal recognises the truth that Jesus stays on the cross not out of weakness but to save others. This sermon invites us to see our need, stop trying to save ourselves, and trust the one who refused to save himself so that we could be forgiven.

]]> A Good Friday message from Luke 23:32-43 exploring the repeated call for Jesus to “save himself” and why he chose not to. While others mock and misunderstand, one dying criminal recognises the truth that Jesus stays on the cross not out of weakness but to save others. This sermon invites us to see our need, stop trying to save ourselves, and trust the one who refused to save himself so that we could be forgiven.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The King Who Came To Serve / Mark 10:32-45 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-king-who-came-to-serve-mark-1032-45/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 ccf59e18-e52f-5d29-a93e-465cde081b6d Jesus didn’t come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Because he has ransomed/redeemed us in full, we are secure in him and no longer need to chase significance. That frees us to stop grasping and start serving.

]]> Jesus didn’t come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Because he has ransomed/redeemed us in full, we are secure in him and no longer need to chase significance. That frees us to stop grasping and start serving.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Entry Into The Kingdom Of God / Mark 10:17–31 https://mbm.org.au/media/entry-into-the-kingdom-of-god-mark-1017-31/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:45:00 +0000 48020a85-e484-501c-b388-0664acfaec41 While many people approached Jesus to test him, one man came to Jesus with a sincere and heart-felt question, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ The desire to live with God in his forever kingdom is something that this man, and most people since him, have wanted clarity on. How does one enter a relationship with God? How can we know with certainty that we will live forever with God in his kingdom? Jesus answers this man, but in doing so surprises both the questioner and his own disciples.

]]> While many people approached Jesus to test him, one man came to Jesus with a sincere and heart-felt question, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ The desire to live with God in his forever kingdom is something that this man, and most people since him, have wanted clarity on. How does one enter a relationship with God? How can we know with certainty that we will live forever with God in his kingdom? Jesus answers this man, but in doing so surprises both the questioner and his own disciples.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The King’s View of Marriage / Mark 10:1–12 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-kings-view-of-marriage-mark-101-12/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 589058e3-ce51-5506-95f0-1889721be816 One of the most difficult yet joyous areas of life is Marriage. Marriage, God’s ordained institution between a man and a woman, can be a wonderful expression and reflection of the very character of God. It speaks of love and sacrifice. As broken people, however, we all contribute to a world whether things don’t always work out the way that we prayed or hoped. Marriage is one such example. As Christians, how are we to view marriage? What are we to do when things don’t go to plan? What does God expect marriage to look like? It is the areas of marriage, and divorce, that are the focus of Mark 10:1–12. In this section Jesus gives a counter-cultural perspective on what discipleship looks like regarding the union of marriage.

]]> One of the most difficult yet joyous areas of life is Marriage. Marriage, God’s ordained institution between a man and a woman, can be a wonderful expression and reflection of the very character of God. It speaks of love and sacrifice. As broken people, however, we all contribute to a world whether things don’t always work out the way that we prayed or hoped. Marriage is one such example. As Christians, how are we to view marriage? What are we to do when things don’t go to plan? What does God expect marriage to look like? It is the areas of marriage, and divorce, that are the focus of Mark 10:1–12. In this section Jesus gives a counter-cultural perspective on what discipleship looks like regarding the union of marriage.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Greatness From God’s Perspective / Mark 9:33-37 https://mbm.org.au/media/greatness-from-gods-perspective-mark-933-37/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 e73110bc-437e-5820-a8c2-d8b60d198907 What does greatness look like? Jesus’ answer may surprise you.

]]> What does greatness look like? Jesus’ answer may surprise you.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Why Listen To Jesus? / Mark 9:2-13 https://mbm.org.au/media/why-listen-to-jesus-mark-92-13/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 c98da637-366c-5dfe-bd51-b35e984ef876 false no 0:00 No no Seeing Jesus Clearly / Mark 8:22–9:1 https://mbm.org.au/media/seeing-jesus-clearly-mark-822-91/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000 307f6c1e-5a2d-51c7-b565-86549f151b38 At the centre of the gospel of Mark we find perhaps the most penetrating question one could be asked. About himself, Jesus asked, ‘Who do you say I am?’ Understanding who Jesus is and why he came is the foundational question for all of life. Jesus is either who he says he is, the powerful Son of God, or he is a charlatan who should be condemned. In this account Jesus reveals who he is, his mission to the world, and the subsequent call he makes on the lives of people.

]]> At the centre of the gospel of Mark we find perhaps the most penetrating question one could be asked. About himself, Jesus asked, ‘Who do you say I am?’ Understanding who Jesus is and why he came is the foundational question for all of life. Jesus is either who he says he is, the powerful Son of God, or he is a charlatan who should be condemned. In this account Jesus reveals who he is, his mission to the world, and the subsequent call he makes on the lives of people.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Struggling To See / Mark 8:1–21 https://mbm.org.au/media/struggling-to-see-mark-81-21/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 32f411bf-9a52-5029-b6c0-ef560b749ddf When it comes to the person of Jesus of Nazareth there are a plethora of views as to his nature, his work, and his teaching. For many people, Jesus is a great moral teacher, a model to follow. Others find his to be something of a religious philosopher who provokes people to think. Still others accept him to be God in the flesh. In Mark 8, Jesus himself raises the stakes as he reveals not only his power, but sets before people the reality that they must make a decision as to who he is. In Mark 8:1–21 Jesus moves the listener to evaluate how they will take him, and he gives warnings about getting this wrong.

]]> When it comes to the person of Jesus of Nazareth there are a plethora of views as to his nature, his work, and his teaching. For many people, Jesus is a great moral teacher, a model to follow. Others find his to be something of a religious philosopher who provokes people to think. Still others accept him to be God in the flesh. In Mark 8, Jesus himself raises the stakes as he reveals not only his power, but sets before people the reality that they must make a decision as to who he is. In Mark 8:1–21 Jesus moves the listener to evaluate how they will take him, and he gives warnings about getting this wrong.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Grace Of Jesus / Mark 7:24–30 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-grace-of-jesus-mark-724-30/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000 4cc42b67-6198-5464-aa6b-4f0aed39e68c There are moments in life where we some experience deep desperation. Things happen in life that catch us by surprise and leave us rattled. A health diagnosis, a relationship breakdown, financial and mental health struggles. Often we feel helpless, hopeless, and don’t know where to go. In Mark 7:24–30 we witness the story of a woman in dire circumstances. She is desperate and brings her needs to Jesus. In this surprising encounter we learn about God’s grace in Jesus, and what sort of posture he desires from those who would seek him.

]]> There are moments in life where we some experience deep desperation. Things happen in life that catch us by surprise and leave us rattled. A health diagnosis, a relationship breakdown, financial and mental health struggles. Often we feel helpless, hopeless, and don’t know where to go. In Mark 7:24–30 we witness the story of a woman in dire circumstances. She is desperate and brings her needs to Jesus. In this surprising encounter we learn about God’s grace in Jesus, and what sort of posture he desires from those who would seek him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Futility Of Religion / Mark 7:1–15 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-futility-of-religion-mark-71-15/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:45:00 +0000 abe1ac38-ce5d-535b-8f15-9eaa5326dd80 It is a good thing to be earnest and sincere. Having these traits, however, doesn’t mean we are right or wise in regard to our desire. We can be sincerely wrong or misinformed. One of the common beliefs of today is that all religions are basically the same and as long as one is sincere then it will be ok. In this passage in Mark 7, however, Jesus confronts the failure of religion and reveals that even the best and most sincere efforts to reach God are fraught with failure. Jesus challenges his audience to rethink how one can approach God.

]]> It is a good thing to be earnest and sincere. Having these traits, however, doesn’t mean we are right or wise in regard to our desire. We can be sincerely wrong or misinformed. One of the common beliefs of today is that all religions are basically the same and as long as one is sincere then it will be ok. In this passage in Mark 7, however, Jesus confronts the failure of religion and reveals that even the best and most sincere efforts to reach God are fraught with failure. Jesus challenges his audience to rethink how one can approach God.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Who is the Holy Spirit and why does it matter? / John 14:15–27 https://mbm.org.au/media/who-is-the-holy-spirit-and-why-does-it-matter-john-1415-27/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000 44bf7714-258c-5728-a977-5fd908f5601e One of the great mistakes some Christians mistake is to overlook the integral role the Holy Spirit plays in the Christian life. The Holy Spirit, God’s abiding presence, equips, empowers, and accompanies his people to serve and know him. In this sermon we explore the identity of the Holy Spirit and his ministry of support, comfort, and teaching in the Christian experience.

]]> One of the great mistakes some Christians mistake is to overlook the integral role the Holy Spirit plays in the Christian life. The Holy Spirit, God’s abiding presence, equips, empowers, and accompanies his people to serve and know him. In this sermon we explore the identity of the Holy Spirit and his ministry of support, comfort, and teaching in the Christian experience.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Does Prayer Change Things? / Jonah 1-4 https://mbm.org.au/media/does-prayer-change-things-jonah-1-4/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:45:00 +0000 c09cf961-33ae-500d-9ff2-0731413874ad Today we ask the question, does prayer change things? And we prayerfully ask God to give us more confidence to pray, help us make practical commitments to pray and guide us to intentionally engage relationally with him.

]]> Today we ask the question, does prayer change things? And we prayerfully ask God to give us more confidence to pray, help us make practical commitments to pray and guide us to intentionally engage relationally with him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What Is Faith? / Hebrews 11:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-is-faith-hebrews-111-12/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31487 In answering the question “What is faith?”, Hebrews 11 shows us that faith is not blind optimism or wishful thinking, but thoughtful, confident trust in a faithful God who has spoken and acted. True faith believes God’s promises, rests on His proven character, and reshapes how we live even when the path ahead does not make sense. This passage calls us not merely to believe in God, but to believe God, placing the full weight of our lives on His word and His Son.

]]> In answering the question “What is faith?”, Hebrews 11 shows us that faith is not blind optimism or wishful thinking, but thoughtful, confident trust in a faithful God who has spoken and acted. True faith believes God’s promises, rests on His proven character, and reshapes how we live even when the path ahead does not make sense. This passage calls us not merely to believe in God, but to believe God, placing the full weight of our lives on His word and His Son.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What Have We Learned About God In 2025? / Philippians 4:4–9 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-have-we-learned-about-god-in-2025-philippians-44-9/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31478 Often in the busyness of life we fail to slow down and take stock of our lives. As we come to the end of the year it is easy just to move on without learning or reflecting on the year that has been. In this message we will reflect on the five books we have studied this year: Mark, Leviticus, Revelation, Haggai, and 1 Peter and ask ourselves, what do these books reveal about God? Reflecting on who God has revealed himself to be in these books will provide us a solid footing as we approach the new year.

]]> Often in the busyness of life we fail to slow down and take stock of our lives. As we come to the end of the year it is easy just to move on without learning or reflecting on the year that has been. In this message we will reflect on the five books we have studied this year: Mark, Leviticus, Revelation, Haggai, and 1 Peter and ask ourselves, what do these books reveal about God? Reflecting on who God has revealed himself to be in these books will provide us a solid footing as we approach the new year.

]]> false no 0:00 No no What You Can’t Buy For Christmas / Luke 2:1–15 https://mbm.org.au/media/what-you-cant-buy-for-christmas-luke-21-15/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31477 At Christmas we long for gifts that bring happiness. No matter what we get, however, we long for more. At Christmas we celebrate the coming into the world of Jesus as we find in him the best gifts that money can’t buy, light, hope, and peace.

]]> At Christmas we long for gifts that bring happiness. No matter what we get, however, we long for more. At Christmas we celebrate the coming into the world of Jesus as we find in him the best gifts that money can’t buy, light, hope, and peace.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Our Response To Christmas / Matthew 2:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/our-response-to-christmas-matthew-21-12/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31470 false no 0:00 No no The Comfort of Christmas / Luke 2:22-35 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-comfort-of-christmas-luke-222-35/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31469 Christmas brings the comfort that God sees His people and has come to rescue all people

]]> Christmas brings the comfort that God sees His people and has come to rescue all people

]]> false no 0:00 No no Why Do We Praise God At Christmas? / Luke 1:57-80 https://mbm.org.au/media/why-do-we-praise-god-at-christmas-luke-157-80/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31459 At Christmas we praise God because he has come near, and because he has come near, we can have redemption and peace.

]]> At Christmas we praise God because he has come near, and because he has come near, we can have redemption and peace.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Advent: Mary’s Song / Luke 1:26–56 https://mbm.org.au/media/advent-marys-song-luke-126-56/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31448 Songs have a way of expressing important truths about what we think or feel. In the Gospel of Luke we have a series of songs that communicate important truths about God and give words to how our hearts ought to respond to him. In Mary’s song, we have a song of praise about God. His care for the lowly, his judgment of the proud, and his faithfulness to keep his words.

]]> Songs have a way of expressing important truths about what we think or feel. In the Gospel of Luke we have a series of songs that communicate important truths about God and give words to how our hearts ought to respond to him. In Mary’s song, we have a song of praise about God. His care for the lowly, his judgment of the proud, and his faithfulness to keep his words.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Persevering In Grace / 1 Peter 4:12-5:14 https://mbm.org.au/media/persevering-in-grace-1-peter-412-514/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31446 God keeps His people to the end through the very things we would never choose, using suffering and the care of His church to refine, strengthen, and preserve us. In every season His grace is the power that helps us endure.

]]> God keeps His people to the end through the very things we would never choose, using suffering and the care of His church to refine, strengthen, and preserve us. In every season His grace is the power that helps us endure.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Living For The Will Of God / 1 Peter 4:1-11 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-for-the-will-of-god-1-peter-41-11/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31441 false no 0:00 No no Suffering And Living For Jesus / 1 Peter 3:8-18 https://mbm.org.au/media/suffering-and-living-for-jesus-1-peter-38-18/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31440 false no 0:00 No no Living Differently / 1 Peter 2:11–3:7 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-differently-1-peter-211-37/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31432 Living as God’s chosen people in a world that has different values than his often feels difficult. How do we live godly lives that demonstrate God’s way, when we live in a world that chooses its own way. In 1 Peter 2:11–3:7 Peter provides clarity as to how to live counter-culturally in such a way as to point people to Jesus, not through words, but actions.

]]> Living as God’s chosen people in a world that has different values than his often feels difficult. How do we live godly lives that demonstrate God’s way, when we live in a world that chooses its own way. In 1 Peter 2:11–3:7 Peter provides clarity as to how to live counter-culturally in such a way as to point people to Jesus, not through words, but actions.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Living As God’s Holy People / 1 Peter:1:1-13 - 2:10 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-as-gods-holy-people-1-peter11-13-210/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31429 As Peter continues his message to Christians who are facing persecution for their faith, he remind them who they are in Jesus. Peter encourages them to Live with hopeful minds as they remember their new identity in Christ.

]]> As Peter continues his message to Christians who are facing persecution for their faith, he remind them who they are in Jesus. Peter encourages them to Live with hopeful minds as they remember their new identity in Christ.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Born Into Hope / 1 Peter 1:1–12 https://mbm.org.au/media/born-into-hope-1-peter-11-12/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31420 One of the great tensions of the Christian life is living between two kingdoms, the kingdom of this world, and the kingdom that is yet to come. 1 Peter was written to exhort Christians to remain faithful to their heavenly kingdom as they lived in a world where they didn’t fit. As 1 Peter starts, the author begins by providing a foundation for believers to place their trust, the character of God. As we build our foundation on who God is, that will enable us to live with meaning in a world where it doesn’t seem we fit.

]]> One of the great tensions of the Christian life is living between two kingdoms, the kingdom of this world, and the kingdom that is yet to come. 1 Peter was written to exhort Christians to remain faithful to their heavenly kingdom as they lived in a world where they didn’t fit. As 1 Peter starts, the author begins by providing a foundation for believers to place their trust, the character of God. As we build our foundation on who God is, that will enable us to live with meaning in a world where it doesn’t seem we fit.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Don't Lose Heart / Haggai 2 https://mbm.org.au/media/dont-lose-heart-haggai-2/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31417 false no 0:00 No no Putting God First / Haggai 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/putting-god-first-haggai-1/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31413 Life is full of decisions that we need to make. With the busyness of life we are forced to prioritize and juggle many areas. With the frenetic pace of life we make choices concerning work, family, finances, and friendships. In the midst of all those choices it is easy to drift away from what ought to be our main priority, God and his glory. In Haggai 1 God’s people are confronted with the importance of priorities and exhorted to ‘think carefully’ about what drives them. This passage has a contemporary message for all of us who experience the same tensions of priority.

]]> Life is full of decisions that we need to make. With the busyness of life we are forced to prioritize and juggle many areas. With the frenetic pace of life we make choices concerning work, family, finances, and friendships. In the midst of all those choices it is easy to drift away from what ought to be our main priority, God and his glory. In Haggai 1 God’s people are confronted with the importance of priorities and exhorted to ‘think carefully’ about what drives them. This passage has a contemporary message for all of us who experience the same tensions of priority.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Voice of the Martyrs https://mbm.org.au/media/voice-of-the-martyrs/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31403 false no 0:00 No no The New Creation / Revelation 21:1-14 and Revelation 22:12-21 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-new-creation-revelation-211-14-and-revelation-2212-21/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31385 Revelation 21-22 gives us a vision that will not fade, a picture of God making all things new, wiping away every tear, and dwelling with His people forever. In this sermon we see the glory of the new creation, the beauty of Christ’s bride, and the call to keep faithful, keep longing, and keep inviting until Jesus returns. This is the hope that holds when everything else is shaking.

]]> Revelation 21-22 gives us a vision that will not fade, a picture of God making all things new, wiping away every tear, and dwelling with His people forever. In this sermon we see the glory of the new creation, the beauty of Christ’s bride, and the call to keep faithful, keep longing, and keep inviting until Jesus returns. This is the hope that holds when everything else is shaking.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The End of Evil / Revelation 17:1–5; 18:1–10 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-end-of-evil-revelation-171-5-181-10/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31380 From the earliest pages of Scripture the great story of the Bible is God’s unfolding plan to move things from despair to hope, brokenness to wholeness, death to life. As Revelation moves to and end we see the culmination of God’s redeeming plan as wickedness and rebellion against God is quashed and God establishes his glorious kingdom in fullness. In Revelation 17–19 we see a contrast between two women, two cities, and two outcomes, that leave us with one question we must answer.

]]> From the earliest pages of Scripture the great story of the Bible is God’s unfolding plan to move things from despair to hope, brokenness to wholeness, death to life. As Revelation moves to and end we see the culmination of God’s redeeming plan as wickedness and rebellion against God is quashed and God establishes his glorious kingdom in fullness. In Revelation 17–19 we see a contrast between two women, two cities, and two outcomes, that leave us with one question we must answer.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Justice That Brings Hope / Revelation 15:1-8 https://mbm.org.au/media/justice-that-brings-hope-revelation-151-8/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31373 God’s justice, though confronting, is given not to leave us fearful but to assure us with hope that evil will one day come to an end.

]]> God’s justice, though confronting, is given not to leave us fearful but to assure us with hope that evil will one day come to an end.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Whom Do You Worship? / Revelation 13:1-18 https://mbm.org.au/media/whom-do-you-worship-revelation-131-18/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31368 Revelation 12-14 pulls back the curtain on the cosmic battle behind history. The dragon rages, the beasts deceive, but the Lamb stands victorious with His people. These chapters call Christians to see through the lies, stay faithful to Christ (because we’re victorious), and follow Him wherever He goes.

]]> Revelation 12-14 pulls back the curtain on the cosmic battle behind history. The dragon rages, the beasts deceive, but the Lamb stands victorious with His people. These chapters call Christians to see through the lies, stay faithful to Christ (because we’re victorious), and follow Him wherever He goes.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Facing the Haters / Revelation 11:1–13 https://mbm.org.au/media/facing-the-haters-revelation-111-13/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31366 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 Handling The Haters / Revelation 8:1-9:21 https://mbm.org.au/media/handling-the-haters-revelation-81-921/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31365 false no 0:00 No no The Chaos of History / Revelation 6:1–7:4 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-chaos-of-history-revelation-61-74/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31360 When it comes to Revelation there are many questions we have about where we are in the context of God’s plan for history. In Revelation 6–7 we are presented with the reality of history as that which is under God’s sovereign control. In the midst of every generation God is working his plans in both the execution of punishment upon the wicked as well as protection of his people. In the midst of judgment, God reveals his love and vindication of his people.

]]> When it comes to Revelation there are many questions we have about where we are in the context of God’s plan for history. In Revelation 6–7 we are presented with the reality of history as that which is under God’s sovereign control. In the midst of every generation God is working his plans in both the execution of punishment upon the wicked as well as protection of his people. In the midst of judgment, God reveals his love and vindication of his people.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Worthy Is The Lamb / Revelation 4-5 https://mbm.org.au/media/worthy-is-the-lamb-revelation-4-5/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31353 In the busyness and chaos of our world it is easy to get distracted and discouraged. We get disappointed with ourselves, our surroundings, and it is easy to lose hope. In Revelation 4–5 John records a vision of heaven that gives us an insight into an unseen reality. God rules and reigns in victory. It is it this kingdom that is yet to come that we are to remember in our world of hopelessness. We don’t look inward for hope, we look upward.

]]> In the busyness and chaos of our world it is easy to get distracted and discouraged. We get disappointed with ourselves, our surroundings, and it is easy to lose hope. In Revelation 4–5 John records a vision of heaven that gives us an insight into an unseen reality. God rules and reigns in victory. It is it this kingdom that is yet to come that we are to remember in our world of hopelessness. We don’t look inward for hope, we look upward.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Leaving Lukewarm Behind / Revelation 3:14–21 https://mbm.org.au/media/leaving-lukewarm-behind-revelation-314-21/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31349 One of the main visions presented to us growing us is the dream of being successful. Success, we are told, lies in financial stability, career progress, looking attractive, and looking younger than our age. While there might be elements of good within this vision, there are very big dangers that come with success. In Rev 3:14–21 Jesus confronts the danger of worldly success and offers something far more valuable and lasting. In a world of fleeting treasure, Jesus offers something that lasts forever.

]]> One of the main visions presented to us growing us is the dream of being successful. Success, we are told, lies in financial stability, career progress, looking attractive, and looking younger than our age. While there might be elements of good within this vision, there are very big dangers that come with success. In Rev 3:14–21 Jesus confronts the danger of worldly success and offers something far more valuable and lasting. In a world of fleeting treasure, Jesus offers something that lasts forever.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Keeping Your First Love / Revelation 2:1–7 https://mbm.org.au/media/keeping-your-first-love-revelation-21-7/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31343 In our chaotic world it is easy to become distracted from keeping the main thing the main thing. Work, leisure, family commitments, sport, can all pull our hearts and minds away from those things which are most important. In Revelation 2:1–7 we see a church in danger of spiritual drift. With the impact of their surroundings the Ephesians were in danger of losing their first love. In this letter, Jesus provides both encouragement and challenge to those, like the church at Ephesus, who are in danger of spiritual drift.

]]> In our chaotic world it is easy to become distracted from keeping the main thing the main thing. Work, leisure, family commitments, sport, can all pull our hearts and minds away from those things which are most important. In Revelation 2:1–7 we see a church in danger of spiritual drift. With the impact of their surroundings the Ephesians were in danger of losing their first love. In this letter, Jesus provides both encouragement and challenge to those, like the church at Ephesus, who are in danger of spiritual drift.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Behold Your King / Revelation 1 https://mbm.org.au/media/behold-your-king-revelation-1/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31336 Revelation 1, which sets the tone for the entire book, lifts the curtain on reality not to confuse us but to reveal Jesus: risen, reigning and radiant. It is not a codebook for the end times but a vision to strengthen weary Christians living in the fog of suffering and uncertainty. In a world that feels like chaos, Revelation reminds us that history is not out of control; it is in His hands.

]]> Revelation 1, which sets the tone for the entire book, lifts the curtain on reality not to confuse us but to reveal Jesus: risen, reigning and radiant. It is not a codebook for the end times but a vision to strengthen weary Christians living in the fog of suffering and uncertainty. In a world that feels like chaos, Revelation reminds us that history is not out of control; it is in His hands.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Living In The Truth / 3 John 1:1-15 https://mbm.org.au/media/living-in-the-truth-3-john-11-15/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31326 false no 0:00 No no Freedom In Jesus / Galatians 5:1-17 https://mbm.org.au/media/freedom-in-jesus-galatians-51-17/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31318 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 Perseverance Through Pain / Acts 5:17-42 https://mbm.org.au/media/perseverance-through-pain-acts-517-42/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31313 false no 0:00 No no A Life of Holy Devotion / Leviticus 27:1–15 https://mbm.org.au/media/a-life-of-holy-devotion-leviticus-271-15/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31310 Throughout Leviticus we have discovered the God who is Holy. In the final chapter of this crucial book this Holy God reveals the importance of being wholly consecrated to him as he addressed the issues of vows of devotion. Fittingly, the book concludes with the image of God’s people called to reflect his holiness through lives of integrity in word and deed.

]]> Throughout Leviticus we have discovered the God who is Holy. In the final chapter of this crucial book this Holy God reveals the importance of being wholly consecrated to him as he addressed the issues of vows of devotion. Fittingly, the book concludes with the image of God’s people called to reflect his holiness through lives of integrity in word and deed.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Resting In The Lord / Leviticus 23:1-14 https://mbm.org.au/media/resting-in-the-lord-leviticus-231-14/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31297 God gives true rest, relationship with Him, as we re-orientate and remember what He's done.

]]> God gives true rest, relationship with Him, as we re-orientate and remember what He's done.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Unlawful Sexual Relations https://mbm.org.au/media/unlawful-sexual-relations/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31291 Leviticus 18 outlines a series of sexual prohibitions within a family context, emphasising the importance of maintaining purity and avoiding incestuous relationships. These verses specifically forbid sexual relations with close relatives like mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, or uncle's wife. The chapter aims to establish clear boundaries for sexual conduct and protect the sanctity of family relationships.

]]> Leviticus 18 outlines a series of sexual prohibitions within a family context, emphasising the importance of maintaining purity and avoiding incestuous relationships. These verses specifically forbid sexual relations with close relatives like mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, or uncle's wife. The chapter aims to establish clear boundaries for sexual conduct and protect the sanctity of family relationships.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Need For A Scapegoat / Leviticus 16:1–10 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-need-for-a-scapegoat-leviticus-161-10/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31288 As much as we try, we all miss the mark before God. No matter our earnest, diligence, and effort, we are all still tainted by sin. So how can God remain with us when we so regularly fail. How can he be with those who perpetually fail? In Leviticus 16 we explore the high point of Leviticus as God makes a way through atonement for him to live with his people. This significant day not only reveals God’s purpose for his ancient people, but points forward to something even better.

]]> As much as we try, we all miss the mark before God. No matter our earnest, diligence, and effort, we are all still tainted by sin. So how can God remain with us when we so regularly fail. How can he be with those who perpetually fail? In Leviticus 16 we explore the high point of Leviticus as God makes a way through atonement for him to live with his people. This significant day not only reveals God’s purpose for his ancient people, but points forward to something even better.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Unclean Made Clean / Leviticus 13:1–8, 38–46 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-unclean-made-clean-leviticus-131-8-38-46/ Sat, 31 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31272 In Leviticus 12–15 we have a series of law relating to defilement and cleansing. At a surface level these laws seem odd to the modern reader. Yet upon digger we discover they reveal something about God’s character as well as pointing us to the good news of Jesus.

]]> In Leviticus 12–15 we have a series of law relating to defilement and cleansing. At a surface level these laws seem odd to the modern reader. Yet upon digger we discover they reveal something about God’s character as well as pointing us to the good news of Jesus.

]]> 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 Time For a New Diet? / Leviticus 11:1-28, 41-47 https://mbm.org.au/media/time-for-a-new-diet-leviticus-111-28-41-47/ Sat, 24 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31265 While Christians are no longer bound by the dietary laws of Leviticus 11, the heart of the passage still speaks. These laws were like training wheels, teaching God’s people to pursue holiness and to be distinct from the world. That hasn’t changed. In Christ, Christians are called to a deeper holiness—not one of outward food restrictions, but of inward purity and moral discernment. So even as we enjoy our bacon and prawns, Leviticus 11 reminds us that God's people are to reflect His character in every area of life. Our freedom in Christ isn’t a license to live carelessly—it’s an invitation to live set apart, on purpose, for Him.

]]> While Christians are no longer bound by the dietary laws of Leviticus 11, the heart of the passage still speaks. These laws were like training wheels, teaching God’s people to pursue holiness and to be distinct from the world. That hasn’t changed. In Christ, Christians are called to a deeper holiness—not one of outward food restrictions, but of inward purity and moral discernment. So even as we enjoy our bacon and prawns, Leviticus 11 reminds us that God's people are to reflect His character in every area of life. Our freedom in Christ isn’t a license to live carelessly—it’s an invitation to live set apart, on purpose, for Him.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Priests Who Need a Priest / Leviticus 9:1-7, 22-10:3 https://mbm.org.au/media/priests-who-need-a-priest-leviticus-91-7-22-103/ Sat, 17 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31259 What does it take for sinful people to live with a holy God? In Leviticus 8–10, we witness the ordination of Israel’s first priests and the high-stakes moment when they begin their sacred ministry. God’s glory descends, fire falls, and the people rejoice—but the joy is quickly shattered by tragedy when two priests take matters into their own hands. We explore the weight of God's holiness, the grace of His provision, and our desperate need for a mediator. In the end, even the priests need a priest—and only Jesus can ultimately stand in the fire for us.

]]> What does it take for sinful people to live with a holy God? In Leviticus 8–10, we witness the ordination of Israel’s first priests and the high-stakes moment when they begin their sacred ministry. God’s glory descends, fire falls, and the people rejoice—but the joy is quickly shattered by tragedy when two priests take matters into their own hands. We explore the weight of God's holiness, the grace of His provision, and our desperate need for a mediator. In the end, even the priests need a priest—and only Jesus can ultimately stand in the fire for us.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Maintaining Fellowship: Confessing Our Failures / Leviticus 4:1–12 https://mbm.org.au/media/maintaining-fellowship-confessing-our-failures-leviticus-41-12/ Sun, 11 May 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31250 In the busyness of everyday life there are many moments we live unaware of God’s presence. Sadly there are many times in life we choose to actively ignore God. Whether intentional or unintentional we often miss the mark in our relationship with God through sin. This leads to either hiding from God, or feeling so ashamed that we dare not come to God. In Leviticus 4 we discover the grace of God who invites sinners to a relationship with him. Leviticus 4 reminds us that we come to God on his terms. We need forgiveness and to be cleansed, and he does this the shedding of innocent blood. In this image we have a picture of an even greater reality found in Jesus.

]]> In the busyness of everyday life there are many moments we live unaware of God’s presence. Sadly there are many times in life we choose to actively ignore God. Whether intentional or unintentional we often miss the mark in our relationship with God through sin. This leads to either hiding from God, or feeling so ashamed that we dare not come to God. In Leviticus 4 we discover the grace of God who invites sinners to a relationship with him. Leviticus 4 reminds us that we come to God on his terms. We need forgiveness and to be cleansed, and he does this the shedding of innocent blood. In this image we have a picture of an even greater reality found in Jesus.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Very Best / Leviticus 1:1-17 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-very-best-leviticus-11-17/ Sat, 03 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31245 In light of who God is and what He’s done, the proper response is to give to Him our very best.

]]> In light of who God is and what He’s done, the proper response is to give to Him our very best.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Our Holy God: An Overview of Leviticus / Exodus 40:34–38, Leviticus 19:1–2 https://mbm.org.au/media/our-holy-god-an-overview-of-leviticus-exodus-4034-38-leviticus-191-2/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31244 According to the Apostle Paul, ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness’ (2 Tim 3:16). While most of us would agree with that, there are some parts that are more difficult to see the usefulness and relevance of. The book of Leviticus would have to be near the top of those books which baffle us. Food laws, sacrifices, and other regulations often feel disconnected from our world. In spite of this, understand the context and framework of Leviticus provides the basis not only for knowing God’s holy character more deeply, but also understanding the importance of Jesus’s sacrifice.

]]> According to the Apostle Paul, ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness’ (2 Tim 3:16). While most of us would agree with that, there are some parts that are more difficult to see the usefulness and relevance of. The book of Leviticus would have to be near the top of those books which baffle us. Food laws, sacrifices, and other regulations often feel disconnected from our world. In spite of this, understand the context and framework of Leviticus provides the basis not only for knowing God’s holy character more deeply, but also understanding the importance of Jesus’s sacrifice.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus: The Resurrection And The Life / John 11:17–44 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-resurrection-and-the-life-john-1117-44/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31235 Central to Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ‘Gospel’ (good news) message. In this section of John, Jesus reveals his power, as well as his love, as he raises Lazarus back to life. His actions are not simply for Lazarus, however, they point to a future resurrection that all of God’s people will participate in.

]]> Central to Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus. Without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ‘Gospel’ (good news) message. In this section of John, Jesus reveals his power, as well as his love, as he raises Lazarus back to life. His actions are not simply for Lazarus, however, they point to a future resurrection that all of God’s people will participate in.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Sitting With The Suffering Of Jesus / Isaiah 53:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/sitting-with-the-suffering-of-jesus-isaiah-531-12/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31224 We are not naturally inclined to sit with our pain or the pain of others and yet on Good Friday, we have the amazing privilege to sit a while with the pain and suffering of Jesus. When we do this we find it has the power to move us to life changing awe and wonder as we see the shocking injustice, feel the intimate connection to our pain and wonder at the amazing plot twits in the story.

]]> We are not naturally inclined to sit with our pain or the pain of others and yet on Good Friday, we have the amazing privilege to sit a while with the pain and suffering of Jesus. When we do this we find it has the power to move us to life changing awe and wonder as we see the shocking injustice, feel the intimate connection to our pain and wonder at the amazing plot twits in the story.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus: The Compassionate Shepherd / Mark 6:30-44 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-compassionate-shepherd-mark-630-44/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31223 Jesus reveals Himself as the compassionate Shepherd who not only provides for the crowd but invites His disciples—and us—to find true rest and freedom by seeing Him for who He truly is (The Promised Shepherd). When our strength runs out, He shows that it was never about our strength to begin with, but His sufficiency to sustain, satisfy, and lead.

]]> Jesus reveals Himself as the compassionate Shepherd who not only provides for the crowd but invites His disciples—and us—to find true rest and freedom by seeing Him for who He truly is (The Promised Shepherd). When our strength runs out, He shows that it was never about our strength to begin with, but His sufficiency to sustain, satisfy, and lead.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Ministering Amidst Unbelief / Mark 6:1-13 https://mbm.org.au/media/ministering-amidst-unbelief-mark-61-13/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31205 What does it look like to proclaim Christ in a world that dismisses faith as outdated or naive? We explore Jesus’ return to His hometown, where amazement quickly turns to offence, and rejection takes root in familiarity and pride. Even Jesus was met with scepticism, but His response offers us wisdom and encouragement as we minister in an unbelieving world.

]]> What does it look like to proclaim Christ in a world that dismisses faith as outdated or naive? We explore Jesus’ return to His hometown, where amazement quickly turns to offence, and rejection takes root in familiarity and pride. Even Jesus was met with scepticism, but His response offers us wisdom and encouragement as we minister in an unbelieving world.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus’s Authority Over Disease And Death / Mark 5:21–43 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesuss-authority-over-disease-and-death-mark-521-43/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31190 Many people perceive that if there is a God that he must be indifferent or impotent to help us in the midst of our need. In this account in Mark 5, however, we get a picture of a God who deeply cares for us in the midst of our grief and loss. Jesus shows his authority over death and disease while at the same time demonstrating a tenderness for those struggling with the brokenness of the world.

]]> Many people perceive that if there is a God that he must be indifferent or impotent to help us in the midst of our need. In this account in Mark 5, however, we get a picture of a God who deeply cares for us in the midst of our grief and loss. Jesus shows his authority over death and disease while at the same time demonstrating a tenderness for those struggling with the brokenness of the world.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Authority Of Jesus Over All Things / Mark 4:35–41 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-authority-of-jesus-over-all-things-mark-435-41/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31184 In his parables Jesus calls upon the listeners to weigh up their response to him. Will we respond to Jesus in genuine faith, or trust in ourselves. In this section of Mark, we get another glimpse into the power and authority of Jesus as he demonstrates his power over creation. The disciples’ faith is tested, and found weak. In this miracle, Jesus reminds us why we can trust him. Because is powerful, wise, and kind.

]]> In his parables Jesus calls upon the listeners to weigh up their response to him. Will we respond to Jesus in genuine faith, or trust in ourselves. In this section of Mark, we get another glimpse into the power and authority of Jesus as he demonstrates his power over creation. The disciples’ faith is tested, and found weak. In this miracle, Jesus reminds us why we can trust him. Because is powerful, wise, and kind.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Listening To Jesus / Mark 4:1–34 https://mbm.org.au/media/listening-to-jesus-mark-41-34/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31170 In the early ministry of Jesus many people responded to his miracles, teaching, and demonstrations of power. Not all people, however, were embracing Jesus’s message of repentance, in fact many were now turning on Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus teaches by way of parable, how different hearts respond to his truth.

]]> In the early ministry of Jesus many people responded to his miracles, teaching, and demonstrations of power. Not all people, however, were embracing Jesus’s message of repentance, in fact many were now turning on Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus teaches by way of parable, how different hearts respond to his truth.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus And His Family / Mark 3:20–35 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-and-his-family-mark-320-35/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31146 In life there are many different associations, groups, clubs that we might identify with. Entrance into such societies is often based on status, who you know, or skill in ability. But how does one enter God’s community, his family? In this account in Mark 3, Jesus gives insight into who it is that is welcomed into God’s family, and how their entrance is achieved.

]]> In life there are many different associations, groups, clubs that we might identify with. Entrance into such societies is often based on status, who you know, or skill in ability. But how does one enter God’s community, his family? In this account in Mark 3, Jesus gives insight into who it is that is welcomed into God’s family, and how their entrance is achieved.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Persistent Prayer / Luke 11:5-13 https://mbm.org.au/media/persistent-prayer-luke-115-13/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31137 false no 0:00 No no It Is By God’s Grace We Are Saved / Ephesians 2:1-10 https://mbm.org.au/media/it-is-by-gods-grace-we-are-saved-ephesians-21-10/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31134 false no 0:00 No no Jesus Proclaims His Mission / Mark 1:14–45 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-proclaims-his-mission-mark-114-45/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31100 false no 0:00 No no Introducing Jesus / Mark 1:1–13 https://mbm.org.au/media/introducing-jesus-mark-11-13/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31096 Jesus of Nazareth is the most compelling person in all of history. His influence continues to shape the world as over a billion people in the world identify with him in some form or another. But who was this man? What did he do? Why does he continue to exercise influence on the world 2,000 years after his birth? In Mark 1:1–13, we get an insight into who Jesus is from God’s angle. In this introduction the curtains are pulled back, and we are given a divine assessment of both Jesus’s character, as well as a hint toward his mission on earth.

]]> Jesus of Nazareth is the most compelling person in all of history. His influence continues to shape the world as over a billion people in the world identify with him in some form or another. But who was this man? What did he do? Why does he continue to exercise influence on the world 2,000 years after his birth? In Mark 1:1–13, we get an insight into who Jesus is from God’s angle. In this introduction the curtains are pulled back, and we are given a divine assessment of both Jesus’s character, as well as a hint toward his mission on earth.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Meets A Religious Guy / John 3:1-21 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-meets-a-religious-guy-john-31-21/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31071 John 3:1-21 explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a respected religious leader. Jesus confronts Nicodemus—and us—with the non-negotiable truth: we must be born again, a spiritual rebirth that is essential, supernatural, and only possible through God’s grace.

]]> John 3:1-21 explores the transformative encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a respected religious leader. Jesus confronts Nicodemus—and us—with the non-negotiable truth: we must be born again, a spiritual rebirth that is essential, supernatural, and only possible through God’s grace.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Meets A Blind Man / John 9:1-25 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-meets-a-blind-man-john-91-25/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31057 Many people go through life with little or no direction. For many it feels like they are navigating the world in the dark. No knowing where they are going, or what direction to take. In John 9, Jesus heals a man who literally was going through life blind. Lacking physical vision, this man had a difficult life. In this context, however, Jesus brings light and clarity to this man and ultimately helps him not only see physically, but Jesus reveals himself so the blind man can see God. This chapter also warns of the reality that one can physically see Jesus, yet be blind spiritually.

]]> Many people go through life with little or no direction. For many it feels like they are navigating the world in the dark. No knowing where they are going, or what direction to take. In John 9, Jesus heals a man who literally was going through life blind. Lacking physical vision, this man had a difficult life. In this context, however, Jesus brings light and clarity to this man and ultimately helps him not only see physically, but Jesus reveals himself so the blind man can see God. This chapter also warns of the reality that one can physically see Jesus, yet be blind spiritually.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus Meets A Vulnerable Woman / John 4:1–24 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-meets-a-vulnerable-woman-john-41-24/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31043 We live in a world full of people who are unseen and injured by the brokenness of the world. People are lonely, hurting, feeling forgotten, and the natural question is, ‘does anyone care?’ We might even ask, ‘Does God care?’ In John 4 we have Jesus’ encounter with a vulnerable woman and we get a glimpse into God’s heart for the marginalised.

]]> We live in a world full of people who are unseen and injured by the brokenness of the world. People are lonely, hurting, feeling forgotten, and the natural question is, ‘does anyone care?’ We might even ask, ‘Does God care?’ In John 4 we have Jesus’ encounter with a vulnerable woman and we get a glimpse into God’s heart for the marginalised.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Zacchaeus' Encounter With Jesus / Luke 19:1-10 https://mbm.org.au/media/zacchaeus-encounter-with-jesus-luke-191-10/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31040 Edwin shares how Luke 19:1-10 is structured into motives 1. The motive of Zacchaeus; 2. The motive of Jesus; 3. The motive of the crowd; 4. The resolution of the motives.

]]> Edwin shares how Luke 19:1-10 is structured into motives 1. The motive of Zacchaeus; 2. The motive of Jesus; 3. The motive of the crowd; 4. The resolution of the motives.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Knowing and Discerning God’s Will / Romans 12:1–7 https://mbm.org.au/media/knowing-and-discerning-gods-will-romans-121-7/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31030 One of the great mysteries of life for many of us is discerning God’s plans for our lives. What should I do for work? Should I get married? Where should I live? In all of these decisions, how do we know what God wants? In this message we explore practical ways in which we can know and discern God’s will for our lives.

]]> One of the great mysteries of life for many of us is discerning God’s plans for our lives. What should I do for work? Should I get married? Where should I live? In all of these decisions, how do we know what God wants? In this message we explore practical ways in which we can know and discern God’s will for our lives.

]]> false no 0:00 No no A Gift Given / Isaiah 9:2–7 https://mbm.org.au/media/a-gift-given-isaiah-92-7/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31028 Christmas gifts are sometimes good, sometimes bad, but rarely long-lasting. God’s gift at Christmas is that which truly satisfies.

]]> Christmas gifts are sometimes good, sometimes bad, but rarely long-lasting. God’s gift at Christmas is that which truly satisfies.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus: The Turning Point In History / John 1:9-15 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-turning-point-in-history-john-19-15/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31029 false no 0:00 No no Christmas: A Change In History / Luke 2:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/christmas-a-change-in-history-luke-21-12/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31026 God has changed history, how has he changed your life?

]]> God has changed history, how has he changed your life?

]]> false no 0:00 No no Holiness in Community / 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 https://mbm.org.au/media/holiness-in-community-1-thessalonians-512-28/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31017 Strive to be a church firing on all cylinders seeking to please God by holy living, knowing that God ultimately works among us to produce this.

]]> Strive to be a church firing on all cylinders seeking to please God by holy living, knowing that God ultimately works among us to produce this.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Hope In The Face Of Wrath / 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 https://mbm.org.au/media/hope-in-the-face-of-wrath-1-thessalonians-51-11/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:45:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31016 A large part of life involves waiting. We wait for appointments. We wait for public transport. We wait for text messages and emails. Some of us wait well, for others of us, however, waiting produces anxiety and concern. As God’s people, we wait patiently for the day of the Lord when he will with finality makes all things news as he returns to bring both judgment as well as salvation. But that time hasn’t come yet. We still wait. But how do we wait well? How do we live in light of the future certain coming day of the Lord? 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 helps us to think through how we live now, in light of the not yet.

]]> A large part of life involves waiting. We wait for appointments. We wait for public transport. We wait for text messages and emails. Some of us wait well, for others of us, however, waiting produces anxiety and concern. As God’s people, we wait patiently for the day of the Lord when he will with finality makes all things news as he returns to bring both judgment as well as salvation. But that time hasn’t come yet. We still wait. But how do we wait well? How do we live in light of the future certain coming day of the Lord? 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 helps us to think through how we live now, in light of the not yet.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Hope In The Face Of Death / 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 https://mbm.org.au/media/hope-in-the-face-of-death-1-thessalonians-413-18/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31007 Death is something that everyone of us will face head on. Since Adam’s fall from grace in the garden of Eden, every person since have felt the pang of death. Even as followers of Jesus we still face the reality that death has sting. Death is an intrusion, a robber, a dark cloud that hovers over life. As followers of Jesus, however, there is hope beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul reveals truth about life beyond the grave. Paul looks forward in history to the return of Jesus and reveals truth that gives us hope, even in the midst of death.

]]> Death is something that everyone of us will face head on. Since Adam’s fall from grace in the garden of Eden, every person since have felt the pang of death. Even as followers of Jesus we still face the reality that death has sting. Death is an intrusion, a robber, a dark cloud that hovers over life. As followers of Jesus, however, there is hope beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul reveals truth about life beyond the grave. Paul looks forward in history to the return of Jesus and reveals truth that gives us hope, even in the midst of death.

]]> false no 0:00 No no How Do I Please God? / 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 https://mbm.org.au/media/how-do-i-please-god-1-thessalonians-41-12/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=31003 We please the people who matter to us, the people we love. How do we live in a way that pleases the God who gave us everything?

]]> We please the people who matter to us, the people we love. How do we live in a way that pleases the God who gave us everything?

]]> false no 0:00 No no To ‘Really Live’! / 1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:13 https://mbm.org.au/media/to-really-live-1-thessalonians-217-313/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30999 What do you ‘really live’ for? Be challenged that ‘really living’ is to be serving others in the Lord.

]]> What do you ‘really live’ for? Be challenged that ‘really living’ is to be serving others in the Lord.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Faithful Gospel Ministry / 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 https://mbm.org.au/media/faithful-gospel-ministry-1-thessalonians-21-16/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30992 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 presents Paul’s passionate defence of his ministry to the Thessalonians, offering a compelling portrait of faithful and impactful gospel ministry. Facing criticism and accusations, Paul highlights his ministry’s core attributes, showing that true faithfulness comes from playing to an "audience of One.”

]]> 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 presents Paul’s passionate defence of his ministry to the Thessalonians, offering a compelling portrait of faithful and impactful gospel ministry. Facing criticism and accusations, Paul highlights his ministry’s core attributes, showing that true faithfulness comes from playing to an "audience of One.”

]]> false no 0:00 No no 5 Indicators Of A Holy And Healthy Church / 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 https://mbm.org.au/media/5-indicators-of-a-holy-and-healthy-church-1-thessalonians-11-10/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30965 For many people the local church has often been perceived as a place of either irrelevance, suspicion, or hypocrisy. Full of imperfect people, the church has always had, and will continue to be a community where people struggle through life together, imperfectly. But under God, the church can actually thrive as it submits to Jesus’s Lordship. But what does a healthy church actually look like? When a church is doing and being what God has called it to do and be, what does it look like? In 1 Thessalonians 1 we get a snapshot of a young yet healthy church that challenges us to think about our own spiritual health.

]]> For many people the local church has often been perceived as a place of either irrelevance, suspicion, or hypocrisy. Full of imperfect people, the church has always had, and will continue to be a community where people struggle through life together, imperfectly. But under God, the church can actually thrive as it submits to Jesus’s Lordship. But what does a healthy church actually look like? When a church is doing and being what God has called it to do and be, what does it look like? In 1 Thessalonians 1 we get a snapshot of a young yet healthy church that challenges us to think about our own spiritual health.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Generosity: Trusting God As We Give / Luke 12:13–34 https://mbm.org.au/media/generosity-trusting-god-as-we-give-luke-1213-34/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30957 When it comes to life there are many worries we all face. Not the least of these worries is financial security. Money now, just as in Jesus’s day, can cause us significant stress while at the same time providing great opportunity to see God at work. In his teaching in Luke 12 Jesus offers us a way forward beyond the grip of worry as he reminds us of our heavenly Father’s generosity.

]]> When it comes to life there are many worries we all face. Not the least of these worries is financial security. Money now, just as in Jesus’s day, can cause us significant stress while at the same time providing great opportunity to see God at work. In his teaching in Luke 12 Jesus offers us a way forward beyond the grip of worry as he reminds us of our heavenly Father’s generosity.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Responsibility of Generosity / Matthew 25:14–30 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-responsibility-of-generosity-matthew-2514-30/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30951 We live in a world that is increasingly busy. Screen time, work, study, and a thousand other things keep us moving from morning to night. In the busyness of everyday life we can forget about our God given purposes and responsibility. Yet with the appearing of Jesus we will all give an account for the use of our time, talents, and treasure. In Matthew 25:14–30 we have a parable challenging us on how to maximize our opportunities and God-given responsibilities.

]]> We live in a world that is increasingly busy. Screen time, work, study, and a thousand other things keep us moving from morning to night. In the busyness of everyday life we can forget about our God given purposes and responsibility. Yet with the appearing of Jesus we will all give an account for the use of our time, talents, and treasure. In Matthew 25:14–30 we have a parable challenging us on how to maximize our opportunities and God-given responsibilities.

]]> false no 0:00 No no The Motivation For Generosity / 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-motivation-for-generosity-2-corinthians-96-15/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30949 Money is one of those subjects that many Christians feel awkward talking about. Some traditions seem to make too much of money so other traditions respond by saying nothing at all. With this in mind, how should we think about money? In 2 Corinthians 9 Paul addresses the issue of wealth head on by addressing how the disciple of Jesus should think and act in regard to money.

]]> Money is one of those subjects that many Christians feel awkward talking about. Some traditions seem to make too much of money so other traditions respond by saying nothing at all. With this in mind, how should we think about money? In 2 Corinthians 9 Paul addresses the issue of wealth head on by addressing how the disciple of Jesus should think and act in regard to money.

]]> false no 0:00 No no Jesus, The Lost And Us / Luke 13:22-35 https://mbm.org.au/media/jesus-the-lost-and-us-luke-1322-35/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30937 false no 00:31:08 No no The Day Jesus Jumped for Joy / Luke 10 https://mbm.org.au/media/the-day-jesus-jumped-for-joy-luke-10/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30929 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 God's Heart For The Poor / Luke 5 https://mbm.org.au/media/gods-heart-for-the-poor-luke-5/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://mbm.org.au/?post_type=sermon&p=30921 false no 0:00 No no