Posts by Simon Marshman (Page 19)

G’day church, A question for you to ponder: What do you think is the likelihood that your friend or neighbour would come to church if you invited them? Not a chance; maybe a 50/50 possibility; highly likely?? One of the most optimistic people I know answered this question with “about 30%.” What would you say? (actually pause for a moment and pick a number before…

Hello church, I’d love to know what God’s been teaching you through our current sermon series on prayer. Perhaps there are questions that have been raised or encouragements along the way. Please take a moment to send and email and let me know – it’d be great to see how God has been growing us through this time. But wouldn’t it be an epic fail if we spend all of this time…

Hello church, A closed system is an important concept in many fields such as chemistry and physics and even cyber security. It’s the basic idea of system or a region that doesn’t allow anything in or out. So, imagine one of those really neat terrariums – like an aquarium without the water – with it’s own micro-ecosystem totally isolated from outside in which plants and…

Hello church, Last Sunday Matt gave us a really helpful way of thinking through what it means to pray ‘your kingdom come’. It means we’re praying for God’s rule to be expressed in the present in our own lives and in the lives of those around us, and in the future on that great day when Jesus returns. It was a great reminder of two things: First and foremost it was a great…

G’day church, “Never more hostile, never more open.” That was the tagline for a great seminar I attended last week that reflected on Australia’s attitude toward spiritual matters. I wonder how it resonates with you? Do you feel like your colleagues, neighbours and family are more hostile or more open when it comes to talking about your faith in Jesus? As a quick…