Church Talk
Dealing with distractions
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
It’s Sunday morning, and you’re at church.
Helping children catch the Gospel
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
In Deuteronomy 6:6-9, God gives guidance to parents to help them inspire faith in their children and a desire to know and serve God.
NZ conference makes real impact
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Members of the Rarotonga Celebration on the Rock Church have made their way back to the island after attending the annual April Impacting the Nations conference in Christchurch New Zealand.
Death of pastor's wife highlights issues facing Christians in China
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last month’s widely reported death by suffocation of Ding Cuimei, the wife of a pastor in China’s Henan province, has shocked Christians worldwide.
Observations on taking a risk
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk
It is interesting to take note of the different things people do, and why they decide to do them.
Fulfill your God-given destiny
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last week we introduced the discussion on fulfilling our God-given destinies.
Fulfilling your God-given destiny
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Your life isn’t an accident.
Responding to God's call
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Church Talk
In Galatians 3. 8 the scripture says, “foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all the nations be blessed.”
The meekest man who ever lived
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Who is the Lord that I should obey…?” the mighty pharaoh asked Moses in Exodus 5:2.
A life without limitations
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Church Talk
I do not know too many people who actually enjoy limitations around their lives.
How to be wealthy, powerful and influential, like Solomon
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Solomon was the son of King David by Bathsheba. He became king of Israel after David his father. The Bible says none was his equal before and after him, His wealth of wisdom, baffled the ancient world, that Kings and Queens, and dignitaries from the world over would flock in to hear and see for themselves the glory, fame and wealth of King Solomon.
The foundation stone in marriage
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” – Galatians 2: 20
Wise words on marriage
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Set me as a seal upon thine heart; as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave; the coals thereof are coals of fire which hath a most vehement flame…many waters cannot quench love neither can the floods drown it: If a man would give all the substance of his house for love it would utterly be contemned” – Song of Solomon 9: 6 & 7.
4 biblical reasons for marriage - What marriage is or is not? (Part 2)
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
For this cause shall a man (leave) his father and mother, and shall be joined (cleave) unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh (weave)” – Genesis 2: 24, Ephesians 5: 31.
What marriage Is and is not
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh” – Genesis 2: 24; Ephesians 5: 31.
Parables as a turning point
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last week I used the parable of the Good Samaritan to demonstrate the common sense of Jesus in his teaching.
Parables good common sense
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
One of my dreams for this year is that 2015 can be a year where we lean more to common sense, rather than trying to score points over issues that arise in the community.
Has Jesus Christ been cast aside?
Friday 15 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last Sunday was the official close of the Christmas season in the Catholic church.
Resolutions centre on God
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Church Talk
When Americans make New Year’s resolutions, a better relationship with God ranks almost as high as better health, a Nashville, USA research firm has found.
Christmas: It's all about Jesus
Thursday 24 December 2015 | Published in Church Talk
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins..E tamaiti tana e anau, e ko Iesu te ingoa taau e tapa nona: e akaora oki aia I tona au tangata I ta ratou ara” – Matthew/Mataio 1: 21.