Built Up In Faith and the Spirit - Ephesians 2021-22 Series

In this week’s episode of the Ephesians Series, Ps Rob begins exploring Apostle Paul’s powerful prayer for us. Listen as we explore Ephesians 1:15-17 to understand wisdom, revelation, faith, and being led by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:15-17 (NKJV)

15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

AM - Building Our Faith Part 2 - We Need People

A discussion about the importance of building our faith in these times, and some steps to help us do that.

In this second of two powerful sermons, Ps Rob talks about how we need people to build our faith. God never intended for Christianity to be done alone. We are part of the household of faith. and called to be connected into the Body of Christ. As living stones, we shape each other as we rub together.

He also elaborates further on the importance of praise for building our faith.

Ps Rob’s challenge to us: Are you allowing God to shape you? Are you allowing God to connect you with people? People build faith in us. Are you connected into the body of Christ?

Key Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 20:3-12; 2 Timothy 1:3-6; 1 Peter 2:5

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AM - Building our Faith Part 1 - Prayer & Praise Are Vital

Matthew 17:20, Jesus said, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

A discussion about the importance of building our faith in these times, and some steps to help us do that. In this first of two sermons, Ps Rob talks about how prayer and praise are vital for building our faith.

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AM - Making the Most of COVID-19 Lock Down

COVID-19 Lock Down Blues?

Eight Things You Can Do

We’ve been in COVID-19 lock down since Thursday 26 March and this is our first ever online service. Above is the audio for Ps Rob’s sermon, co-hosted with Ps Kaye.

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In this message Ps Rob talks from Jeremiah 29:4-14 on how to make the most of the COVID-19 lock down. He shares eight great ideas for growing spiritually, staying connected with each other and keeping your sanity!

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EXERCISES FOR THIS WEEK

• CHILDREN - Count the number of teddy bears on your walks

• ADULTS - Anoint your doors as a way of extending your faith that God is protecting and guiding you. Also anoint the members of your family and pray a blessing of Jesus' blood over them, protecting them. Also, pray protection over your neighbour’s homes too.

Prayer of Blessing for Children & Youth

In our evening service guest speaker Marcus Ardern prayed for all the children and youth present, laying hands on them and blessing in them in God’s name.

If you weren’t there, here’s the recorded prayer so that you can pray a blessing over your children.

Here’s What To Do

Listen to the prayer to get familiar with it. Then gather together your children during family time. Then while laying hands on them, use Marcus’ prayer as a prompt to help you pray your own blessing over them.

PM – Prophetic Words Are Our Lifeblood

Prophetic Words Are Our Lifeblood

Plus “Songs That Make You Think”

Ps Rob talks from Paul’s letters to Timothy. He shares how prophetic words are our lifeblood - as believers they’re an indispensable factor in helping us fight the battle well (1 Tim 1:18). Plus, Rob treats us to a pre-sermon on ‘Songs That Make You Think’.

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AM - Prayer Service for Christchurch Shootings

No recording this morning. We postponed the planned service in order to pray for those impacted by the Christchurch shootings - the wounded, families and friends, the Christchurch community, and for New Zealand.

PM - Spiritual Warfare: The Unseen Conflict

AM - Daniel 2 - Be a Godly Influence In The World

Note: Ps Rob gives an excellent summary of:

• King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue made of gold, silver, bronze, iron and clay
• Daniel's interpretation of that dream
• How we can understand that interpretation in the light of historical empires since Daniel

AM – Remember To Pray

Note: The sound file regularly skips a few words throughout the message. The microphone was faulty and would momentarily cut out.

No Evening Service - Pastors Rob and Kaye are away.

PM – How To Pray In Tongues

Ps Michael teaches on speaking in tongues and then coaches, prays and ministers the Spirit corporately in order for people in the congregation to receive the gift of Tongues.

AM - Persistent Payer