Bible Talks – Archive (Page 11)

Bible Talks – Archive (Page 11)

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Encouragement to Pray

Encouragement to Pray – Luke chapter 18 verses 1 to 17 18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: ‘In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, “Grant me justice against my adversary.” 4 ‘For some time he refused. But finally he said…

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 6, verses 5 to 15 The pattern of prayer that Jesus taught US to pray. 5 ‘And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.…

An Old Song and a New Song

An Old Song and a New Song – Revelation chapters 4 and 5 An Old, Good Song – Praise to the Creator. Praise the Lord from the heavens;praise him in the heights above.Praise him, all his angels;praise him, all his heavenly hosts.Praise him, sun and moon;praise him, all you shining stars.Praise him, you highest heavensand you waters above the skies.Let them praise the name of the Lord,for at his command they were created,and he established them for ever and ever…

What is God Like?

What is God Like? – Revelation chapter 4 Now God is not like anything we can see, or even like anything we can imagine. We can only get a good idea if He tells us. In the Bible’s last book, “The Revelation” , chapter 4, God gives us some good clues. (The word “revelation” means to reveal, to show) Here is a Colouring Sheet to download and print.
Nativity, Christmas Gerrit-Von-Honthurs

The God Who Comes To Us

The God Who Comes To Us – Christmas 2022 (This Christmas message is Pastor Matt Murray’s last one before his retirement as minister of the church at Engadine. We thank God for Matt’s faithful service over more than 34 years. A new pastor will join the leadership team in early 2023.) 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius…

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Well done, good and faithful servant. – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 25 verses 14 to 30 14 ‘Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money…

God Cares for Paul in Prison

Into a dungeon, what a strange way!Does God know what He’s doing?“It is not fair!” we want to say,But better days are coming.So trust in God when you “miss out”,Just as Paul did, and do not doubt.Remember when life seems “Not Fair!”JESUS loves you, and He does care. Steve Bates, 2023 Free Downloadable PDF

Paul’s Last Words (Part 2)

Paul’s Last Words (Part 2) – 2 Timothy chapter 4, verses 9 to 22 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. … 16 At my first defence, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood at my side…

Paul’s Last Words (Part 1)

Paul’s Last Words (Part) 1 – 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1 to 8 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put…

Called to be Different

Called to be Different – 2 Timothy 3:7-10 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings – what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Paul’s words to Timothy, 2 Timothy 3:10-11 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

Life and Ministry in the Last Days.

Life and Ministry in the Last Days – “Wolves in sheep’s clothing” – 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 1 to 9 Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! The Last days 3 But mark this: there will be terrible times in the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1 The Bible is clear – the “last days” started at Jesus’ first coming and will end with his second coming. This is this a warning for today, not some time in the future. Paul and…