MELTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope he brings to the world. It’s a time to remember his triumph over death and the promises of new life and redemption that he offers to all who believe. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we reflect on the incredible power of Easter.
Luke 24:6-7 [NIV] 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’
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Let us step into Christianity’s most poignant scene as we journey to the final moments before Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. Witness the weight of humanity’s sins draped upon his shoulders, the agony etched upon his brow, and the unwavering love in his eyes as he sacrifices himself for all. Experience the profound depth of this pivotal moment in history, where redemption meets unfathomable grace, and the promise of eternal salvation resonates through the ages.
Isaiah 53:4-6 [NIV] 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
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We continue the celebration of water baptism from last week as seven more people dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ and acknowledge Him as their Lord and Saviour.
Romans 10:9-10 [NIV] 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
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In this message, Simon shares the importance of baptism in our Christian life. At the end of the service, let’s celebrate the two people dedicating and proclaiming their lives to Christ through water baptism.
Romans 10:9-10 [NIV] 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
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In this message, CJ shares a message from the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 about the transformed life of a woman upon meeting Jesus Christ.
Luke 7:3-50 [NIV] 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. 39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” 40 Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. 41 “Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii,[c] and the other fifty. 42 Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. 44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. 47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” 48 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” 50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
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Jesus heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
The purpose of this service is to reach out and pray for the sick, those who are lonely, and those who want to break free from spiritual bonds. People are invited to learn more about the Gospel of Christ and how to receive salvation.
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Simon is sharing the last message from the Book of Ephesians in this series. This week’s focus is on Chapter 6, verses 10-19, ‘The Armour of God”
Ephesians 6:10-19 [NIV] 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 6 verses 1-9.
Ephesians 6:1-9 [NIV] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
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In this service, CJ is going to share Daniel Chapter 1 about an uncompromising life shown by Daniel when he was imprisoned to be brainwashed in the Chaldean culture.
Daniel 1:3-21 [NIV] 3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service. 6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your[c] food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. 17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. 18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them into his service, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. 21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
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This week, we are celebrating the dedication of our beloved staff and teachers at the college. Let us pray for them to always be under God’s guidance as they lead this year’s students. Simon also shares a message on ‘Honouring God’ to guide us and the staff on honouring God in our lives. 1. By loving what He loves 2. By taking Him at His word 3. By using the authority He has given to us
2 Timothy 1:7 [KJV] 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
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Jesus heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
The purpose of this service is to reach out and pray for the sick, those who are lonely, and those who want to break free from spiritual bonds. People are invited to learn more about the Gospel of Christ and how to receive salvation.
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This week, Mark shares a message that reminds us that we should live according to what we learn from the scriptures and the weekly sermons we hear, especially from the Ephesians series that Simon has shared since July 2023. Always ask yourself, “How can I please and honour God in this situation?”
John 16:13-15 [NIV] 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears, he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 5 verses 21-33, focusing on the topic of ‘Marriage’.
Priorities:
1. God
2. Your Spouse
3. Your Children/Family
4. Job
5. Ministry
Ephesians 5:21-33 [NIV] 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing[b] her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of his body. 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[c] 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 5 verses 3-7, focusing on the topic of Greed.
Ephesians 5:3-7 [NIV] 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.[a] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them.
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CJ shares the message in this week’s video. The message’s focus is on ‘God’s Rest’, looking at what it means and how it affects our position in God’s kingdom.
Hebrews 4:1-13 [NIV] Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.[a] 3 Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’”[b] And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world. 4 For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “On the seventh day God rested from all his works.”[c] 5 And again in the passage above he says, “They shall never enter my rest.” 6 Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience, 7 God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.”[d] 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,[e] just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
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Jesus heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
The purpose of this service is to reach out and pray for the sick, those who are lonely, and those who want to break free from spiritual bonds. People are invited to learn more about the Gospel of Christ and how to receive salvation.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 5 verses 1-20.
Ephesians 5:1-20 [NIV] 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.[a] 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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This New Year’s Eve service, Simon is sharing a message about ‘What is our Expectation’ for the coming year. This is also a continuation of his message series from the Book of Ephesians, chapter 4 verses 22-24.
1. Numerical Growth
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Growing in Faith
Ephesians 4:22-24 [NIV] 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
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Merry Christmas, everyone! Today, we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This service contains a message presented by our Elder, Mark, about the Christmas narrative. We also have praise and worship items that summarise Christ’s birth.
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This week, we have Joseph Lim, for the first time, as our speaker. Joseph quickly introduces himself here and shares a message about ‘expectation’ through the Book of Acts Chapter 3.
Acts 3:1-10 [NIV] One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
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CJ shares a message about a Christmas story different from that in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. John 1:1-18 is explored which talks about Jesus Christ as the Eternal being who is the light of that world and that through believing in Him we will be called children of God.
John 1:1-18 [NIV] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[b] is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
Welcome to our Healing Service.
Jesus heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The purpose of this service is to reach out and pray for the sick, those who are lonely, and those who want to break free from spiritual bonds. People are invited to learn more about the Gospel of Christ and how to receive salvation.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 17-31.
Ephesians 4:17-31 [NIV] 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. 20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[d]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 14-16.
Ephesians 4:14-16 [NIV] 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 11-13.
Ephesians 4:11-13 [NIV] 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
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In this message, CJ talks about Jesus Christ’s purpose on Earth through the Book of Hebrews chapter 2.
Hebrews 2:9-18 [NIV] 9 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. 11 Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. 12 He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your raises.” 13 And again, “I will put my trust in him.” And again he says, “Here am I, and the children God has given me.” 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Welcome to our Healing Service.
Jesus heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The purpose of this service is to reach out and pray for the sick, those who are lonely, and those who want to break free from spiritual bonds. People are invited to learn more about the Gospel of Christ and how to receive salvation.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 7-10, which is supported by 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 scripture.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 [NIV] 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
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In this message, Sam continues his preaching on the Book of Psalms, focusing on chapters 5 and 6.
Psalm 5:3 [NIV] In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 7-8.
Ephesians 4:7-8 [NIV] 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8 This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
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God is seeking you! CJ talks about a Gospel story in Luke 19:1-10, where a man named Zaccheus was found by Jesus up in the sycamore tree, who then gave his life to Him – saved and transformed.
Luke 19:1-10 [NIV] Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. 5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. 7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.” 8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 4 verses 1-6.
Ephesians 4:1-6 [NIV] As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 3 verses 14-21.
Ephesians 3:14-21 [NIV] 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
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This week’s message is delivered by Mark which focuses on the Gospel of John chapter 1 verse 23.
John 1:23 [NIV] John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.'”
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In this message, CJ emphasises the importance of having a ‘Heavenly Pattern’ and distancing ourselves from the pattern of this world. The two main verses used are from Exodus 25:8-9 and Romans 12:1-2.
Exodus 25:8-9 [NIV] 8 “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 9 Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.
Romans 12:1-2 [NIV] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 3 verses 1-13.
Ephesians 3:1-13 [NIV] For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. 7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 2 verses 11-22.
Ephesians 2:11-22 [NIV] 11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
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In this message, CJ goes through why the prayer of the righteous is important in the body of Christ.
James 5:13-18 [NIV] 13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 17 Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.
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Simon goes through the scriptures to give facts about the only way we are able to reach heaven.
Acts 2:36-41 [NIV] 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
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A day to celebrate newly baptised Christians. This service is focused on water baptism, explaining its symbolism and importance.
Romans 6:3-5 [NIV] 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 2 verses 1-10.
Ephesians 2:1-10 [NIV] As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 1 verses 15-23, looking at who we are in Christ and what it means for all who have accepted Jesus as being the Lord and Saviour of their life.
Ephesians 1:15-23 [NIV] 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[f] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
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Mark shares how we can answer and pursue God’s calling in this message, living how Jesus lived. He also used the life of the Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) to explain that we are meant to be Just Like Jesus and give glory to God.
Romans 8:29-30 [MSG] God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him. After God made that decision of what his children should be like, he followed it up by calling people by name. After he called them by name, he set them on a solid basis with himself. And then, after getting them established, he stayed with them to the end, gloriously completing what he had begun.
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CJ continues to share his series on victory and this week his focus is on people as God’s greatest gift.
Genesis 12:1-3 [NLT] The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
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Simon is introducing a new message series in the Book of Ephesians. This week’s focus is on Chapter 1 verses 1-14, Establishing his view on the value of salvation in Christ and the blessings it brings, Paul expresses his sentiments through heartfelt praise directed at God. Paul will further develop these concepts, forging connections between one’s identity in Christ and the corresponding Christian way of life.
Ephesians 1:1-14 [NIV] 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus,[a] the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he[b] predestined us for adoption to sonship[c] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he[d] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11 In him we were also chosen,[e] having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
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In this message, Simon starts a new series on Melton Christian Church’s motto – Belong, Love and Grow.
1. Growth in God should be seen in your character
2. Growth through discipleship
3. Be determined to grow and do it
Hebrews 5:12-14 [NIV] 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
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In this message, Simon starts a new series on Melton Christian Church’s motto – Belong, Love and Grow.
1 John 4:7-8 [NIV] 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
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CJ continues to share his series on victory and this week his focus is on people as God’s greatest gift.
Matthew 22:37-39 [ESV] 37 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself
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In this message, Simon starts a new series on Melton Christian Church’s motto – Belong, Love and Grow.
John 1:11-13 [NIV] 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
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Sam is starting a series on the Book of Psalms in this message. In the book’s first four chapters, we will see the kind of trust in God through peace and prayer.
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This passage discusses the importance of practice and training in handling pressure and reaching our purpose. It emphasizes the need for intentional practice in areas of faith and draws examples from personal experiences, biblical stories like David and Goliath, and the concept of practice throughout scripture. This message encourages embracing current seasons as opportunities for practice and preparation, highlighting that practice makes permanent and helps build confidence when facing challenges. Ultimately, it encourages stepping forward with confidence, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
Hebrews 5:11-14 [AMP] 11 Concerning this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull and sluggish in [your spiritual] hearing and disinclined to listen. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food. 13 For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant. 14 But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
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Simon gives his final message in the Book of Joshua to conclude the series. As he shares the message in chapter 24 – “The Covenant Renewed at Shechem”, he will also provide a final reflection on what the Book of Joshua is all about.
Joshua 24:11-15 [NIV] 11 “‘Then you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The citizens of Jericho fought against you, as did also the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites and Jebusites, but I gave them into your hands. 12 I sent the hornet ahead of you, which drove them out before you—also the two Amorite kings. You did not do it with your own sword and bow. 13 So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ 14 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers. This week’s message is especially for you.
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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Get ready to witness a transformative journey guided by faith and love. In this video, we invite you to listen to our dedicated mission trip team as they reflect upon their experiences ministering to the different tribal groups in General Santos, Philippines. As they immerse themselves in the lives of tribal groups, you’ll hear the team members passionately sharing their encounters and divine interventions. Watch as their hearts overflow with love and empathy while they reflect upon the profound impact of their Christian faith on their mission experiences.
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In this sermon, Simon shares a revelation of the boundless love that God has for each and every one of us. You’ll be captivated by the storytelling as he weaves together biblical insights, mainly the prodigal son, and some personal experiences to paint a vivid picture of God’s love in action. You’ll be inspired to embrace God’s love as the ultimate source of hope and strength and live a life reflecting His boundless mercy and compassion.
Matthew 9:35-36 [NIV] 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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We have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Chris Blacker, from Life Ministry Church. There are a lot of “truths” going around the world today and even “personal truths” of individuals, but in this message, we will learn about the only truth, which is God.
2 Timothy 4:2-5 [AMP] 2 preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching. 3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to support the errors they hold, 4 and will turn their ears away from the truth and will wander off into myths and man-made fictions [and will accept the unacceptable]. 5 But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry.
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In this message, CJ encourages us to start what God has told us to do and stop putting our purpose on hold. Whatever or wherever we are, we can always start in Prayer.
Isaiah 43:15-19 [NIV] 15 I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King.” 16 This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
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In this message, we have Ps Richard Doherty as our guest speaker. He will speak about his experiences walking with the Lord as well as give reflection points on Apostle Paul’s life transformation.
Three changes in Paul’s life:
1. He Became one with Jesus
2. He placed Christ on the throne of his heart
3. He is determined to trust Jesus
Galatians 2:20 [NKJV] “20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
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Simon continues his series on the Book of Joshua, discussing Joshua Chapter 10 – Five Amorite Kings Killed.
Three-point to remember:
1. Do not be Distracted
2. The Cave is a place of Darkness and Oppression
3. God gives the Victory
Joshua 10:16-27 [NIV] 16 Now the five kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. 17 When Joshua was told that the five kings had been found hiding in the cave at Makkedah, 18 he said, “Roll large rocks up to the mouth of the cave, and post some men there to guard it. 19 But don’t stop; pursue your enemies! Attack them from the rear and don’t let them reach their cities, for the Lord your God has given them into your hand.” 20 So Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely, but a few survivors managed to reach their fortified cities. 21 The whole army then returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one uttered a word against the Israelites. 22 Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.” 23 So they brought the five kings out of the cave—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon. 24 When they had brought these kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had come with him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So they came forward and placed their feet on their necks. 25 Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” 26 Then Joshua put the kings to death and exposed their bodies on five poles, and they were left hanging on the poles until evening. 27 At sunset Joshua gave the order and they took them down from the poles and threw them into the cave where they had been hiding. At the mouth of the cave they placed large rocks, which are there to this day.
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CJ shares a message about when Jesus Walked on Water, exploring the different accounts of the Gospels. Points to reflect upon the Gospels:
1. We cannot row our own way out of life’s greatest storms
2. Without faith, even miracles and signs are not enough
3. With every step you take, don’t lose sight of Jesus
4. God will rescue you when you stumble
5. Worship is our response
6. Seek and Obey
Matthew 14:22-33 [NIV] 22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[b] from the land,[c] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night[d] he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter exited the boat, walked on the water, and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[e] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
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Simon continues his series on the Book of Joshua, discussing Joshua Chapter 10.
Joshua 10:12-15 [NIV] 12 On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on[b] its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. 14 There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a human being. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! 15 Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.
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Simon continues to share on the Book of Joshua. This week, he will discuss Chapter 9. Summary – sometimes God brings us into a new experience in God, but it does not always go smoothly – God has a plan for us to achieve – What God has for us can be a battle – they have just had a celebration between the mountains, Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. They renewed the Covenant.
Joshua 9:1-8 [NIV] Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these things—the kings in the hill country, in the western foothills, and along the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea as far as Lebanon (the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites)— 2 they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel. 3 However, when the people of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, 4 they resorted to a ruse: They went as a delegation whose donkeys were loaded[a] with worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. 5 They put worn and patched sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy. 6 Then they went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the Israelites, “We have come from a distant country; make a treaty with us.” 7 The Israelites said to the Hivites, “But perhaps you live near us, so how can we make a treaty with you?” 8 “We are your servants,” they said to Joshua. But Joshua asked, “Who are you and where do you come from?”
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This week’s message is about Truths about humanity (sin and death) vs Truths about God’s grace (judgement and hope). Sam summarises his previous messages in the Book of Genesis, chapters 1-11, encouraging us to learn about the truths that God presents to us so that we may be able to live through God’s words and share these truths with those who need them.
Hebrews 11:1-7 [ESV] Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
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Simon continues his Series on the Book of Joshua, focusing on Chapter 8.
Joshua 8:1-8 [NIV] Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. For I have delivered into your hands the king of Ai, his people, his city and his land. 2 You shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.” 3 So Joshua and the whole army moved out to attack Ai. He chose thirty thousand of his best fighting men and sent them out at night 4 with these orders: “Listen carefully. You are to set an ambush behind the city. Don’t go very far from it. All of you be on the alert. 5 I and all those with me will advance on the city, and when the men come out against us, as they did before, we will flee from them. 6 They will pursue us until we have lured them away from the city, for they will say, ‘They are running away from us as they did before.’ So when we flee from them, 7 you are to rise up from ambush and take the city. The Lord your God will give it into your hand. 8 When you have taken the city, set it on fire. Do what the Lord has commanded. See to it; you have my orders.” 9 Then Joshua sent them off, and they went to the place of ambush
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This service is dedicated to the teachers and staff of Melton Christian College. As we start the new school year, we have the opportunity to bless and pray for them. Simon then gives a message from the book of Joshua to guide the staff in their mission and vision for the students.
God will do amazing things when we:
1. Consecrate ourselves
2. Involve God in our world
3. Do things little by little
Ephesians 3:20 [NIV] 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
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Simon continues his series of messages in the Book of Joshua. in this message, he focuses on chapter 7, Achan’s Sin.
Three main points of the message:
1. God knows what we are involved in
2. Pray before you take action
3. Confess your sin to God
Joshua 7:1-5 [NIV] But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 When they returned to Joshua, they said, “Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary the whole army, for only a few people live there.” 4 So about three thousand went up; but they were routed by the men of Ai, 5 who killed about thirty-six of them. They chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the stone quarries and struck them down on the slopes. At this the hearts of the people melted in fear and became like water.
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We had an opportunity to listen to Ps Jonathan Anthony of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Western Australia. Here we will learn more about the concept of a Mustard Seed that is in the Gospel of Matthew, Luke and Mark.
Three Powerful Transformations of a Mustard Seed:
1. Starts from a Simple Grain
2. Grows into a Plant
3. Must grow into a Tree
Matthew 17:20 [NIV] 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”
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This message continues Simon’s series on the Book of Joshua. The focus is on Chapter 6, on how Joshua followed and obeyed God’s instruction to triumph against the wall of Jericho.
Joshua 6:1-5 [NIV] Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”
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This week, Simon reflects on the previous messages and shares the final part of his Book of Joshua sermon in chapters 4 and 5. Let us all be reminded that in order to fully accept God, we first must have a changed heart – a heart not of stone but of flesh, a for God!
Joshua 5:1-8 [NIV] Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until they[a] had crossed over, their hearts melted in fear and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites again.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelites at Gibeath Haaraloth.[b] 4 Now this is why he did so: All those who came out of Egypt—all the men of military age—died in the wilderness on the way after leaving Egypt. 5 All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born in the wilderness during the journey from Egypt had not. 6 The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord. For the Lord had sworn to them that they would not see the land he had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. 7 So he raised up their sons in their place, and these were the ones Joshua circumcised. They were still uncircumcised because they had not been circumcised on the way. 8 And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained where they were in camp until they were healed.
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This week, Simon continues his message on the Book of Joshua. The focus of the message is on Chapter 3. Are you ready to consecrate yourselves and allow God to intervene with the uncertainties in your life?
Joshua 3:1-8 [NIV] Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits[a] between you and the ark; do not go near it.” 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the priests, “Take up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.” So they took it up and went ahead of them. 7 And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses. 8 Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the Jordan’s waters, go and stand in the river.’”
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Happy New Year, Church! Today Cj is sharing the word in the book of 2 Kings Chapter 6. this message encourages us to listen to who is inside of us – the Holy Spirit – to prepare us for what is ahead this year.
2 Kings 6:8-18 [NIV] 8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. 11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” 12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” 13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.”
Welcome to another Online Service with Melton Christian Church!Merry Christmas! Today we will hear Simon speak about Christ from the Old and New Testament, discussing who He is – A gift from God, our Lord and Saviour.
Luke 4:18-19 [NIV] 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.”
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This week we have a Family Friendly Service that focuses on our Kids’ Church. Praise and Worship with Christmas carols, a puppet show about Candy Canes and a message that both parents and kids would understand.
Luke 1:31-32 [NIV] The angel told Mary, “31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.”
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This week Simon shares a continuation of his Baptism message. In this message, we will learn more about the reasons for baptism and the requirements for baptism. Here, we will also have the opportunity to witness two public declarations of faith after the service.
Romans 6:1-7 [NIV] What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with,[a] that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7 because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.
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Mark shares a message on What Christmas Is All About, using the Book of Luke as we celebrate the first Sunday of December.
Luke 1:26-38 [NIV] 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
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Simon continues his message in the Book of Joshua – now focusing on the character and faith of Rahab.
Joshua 2:1-7 [NIV] Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. 2 The king of Jericho was told, “Look, some of the Israelites have come here tonight to spy out the land.” 3 So the king of Jericho sent this message to Rahab: “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, because they have come to spy out the whole land.” 4 But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. She said, “Yes, the men came to me, but I did not know where they had come from. 5 At dusk, when it was time to close the city gate, they left. I don’t know which way they went. Go after them quickly. You may catch up with them.” 6 (But she had taken them up to the roof and hidden them under the stalks of flax she had laid out on the roof.) 7 So the men set out in pursuit of the spies on the road that leads to the fords of the Jordan, and as soon as the pursuers had gone out, the gate was shut.
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In this message, Simon shared that we are going through a series of messages in the Book of Joshua for the next few weeks. This Sunday, we will hear Simon introduce the book of Joshua, going through the first nine verses for us to know the current situation Joshua and the Israelites are in.
Joshua 1:1-9 [NIV] After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. 5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. 7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
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In this message, Simon talks about our walk with God. Our journey with Him is an ongoing process, but our salvation must begin with repentance and baptism. We must Obey first.
Acts 2:38-39 [NIV] 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
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This Sunday, Simon challenged us to what being involved and committed to God’s kingdom means. He questions us if we act through our feelings or through facts? Do we wholeheartedly follow Jesus?
Galatians 2:20 [NIV] 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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This week, we have the opportunity to listen to Senior Pastor Graham Nelson of Life Ministry Church. LMC is the parent church of Melton Christian Church which started 40 years ago. In this message, he answered the questions to call or career and what success is in God’s eyes.
Hebrews 12:1-2a [ESV] Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,
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In this message Simon differentiates the natural and spiritual realms and how we should always rely upon the Goodness of God.
2 Corinthians 4:4 [NIV] The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
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How do we know if we are growing in our relationship with God? Usually, we will know we’re growing in our relationship with God and our maturity in this world when we come up with fewer answers but have better questions. In this message, Cj will share his thought about asking a better question through the Book of Philippians chapter 1.
Philippians 1:15-18 [NIV] 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
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Mark shared a message about Living for Christ in Today’s World, he gave pointers/steps to follow to make decisions for ourselves, so our beliefs and faith in Christ won’t be tainted by today’s world views.
Romans 12:2 [NIV] 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Have you thought about the following questions? – Am I really Important to God? Does God know that I exist? Does God really care for me? Simon’s message this week answers these questions. God cares for us, and He loves us with a passion. We are His children created in His image.
Ephesians 3:20 [NIV] Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
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Simon shared a message about Vision. All of us receive unique Visions from God, according to our purpose in his perfect will, and although these Visions are different, we are all a part of God’s plan. We all have a role to play. The end product is unknown to us. Only God knows. All we need to understand is the process that we must go through.
Proverbs 29:18 [KJV] Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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This week, Simon shared a message about Obedience. in this message, we are told that we are all working on progress because God does not want us to remain the same. We must do our bit because the Holy Spirit is already going His. We can do all this when we listen and respond.
Philippians 1:6 [NIV] 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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Sam continues to preach in the Book of Genesis. His focus this week is on chapters 10 and 11, the beginning of nations and languages.
Genesis 11:1-9 [ESV] Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.” 5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built. 6 And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So the Lord dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. 9 Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused[a] the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.
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This week, Simon shares two stories in the bible about Jesus healing the sick. The stories are from Mark 2:1-12 (Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man) and Luke 8:43-48 (Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman). With these two stories, Simon emphasises the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly people who helps us and the importance of our own commitment to the Lord.
Mark 2:3-5 [NIV] 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4 Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
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This week, Mark explores the message of serving through the good works God prepared in advance for us. He explains that even before we were born, God had in mind a work, an assignment, a role for every one of us, which God brought us to this earth to fulfil. This means God is interested in your life and wants to use your life for His Glory.
Ephesians 4:11-16 [NIV] 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
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Simon shares a message about each of us having different functions to be effective in the one body of Christ our Lord. We have different gifts given by the Spirit to help build the kingdom of God. God’s power is released through us. We are God’s vessel that He wants to work through to build each other up.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 [NIV] 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
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As part of Simon’s series of messages about what Jesus expects of us, this week’s message is all about the principle of Tithing and Giving, with examples from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
2 Corinthians 9:6-12 [NIV] 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” [a] 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only
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Is God only interested in you for salvation? Does God expect more from you? This week Simon shares a message about being effective in the kingdom of God. And as members of MCC and Melton Community, we are given an opportunity to serve the people through different ministries using our God-given gifts.
Romans 12:6-15 [NIV] “6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Love in Action “9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
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This week, we have Cj Speaking for the first time, and he will share on the Book of Ruth, Chapter 2. The focus of the message is being able to glean on the blessings of God that we might have missed because of our past situations.
Matthew 13:44 [NIV] 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
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This week Sam continues his message from the story of Noah in the Book of Genesis. He talks about the flood’s aftermath and what happened to Noah and his sons.
Genesis 9:8-17 [ESV] 8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9 “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, 10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. 11 I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” 12 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15 I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” 17 God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”
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This week Mark is sharing a message that poses the most important question you will ever be asked. And not only that, the answer you give will be the most important answer you will ever give! It will have lifelong and, in fact, eternal consequences.
John 3:16-18 [MSG] 16-18 “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
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This week Simon continues to preach his series on “what Jesus expects of us!” the focus of this message is to speak to all disciples to imitate Christ, follow Him and do His words.
John 8:31-36 [NIV] 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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We have Rev. Janak Abraham as a guest speaker from India. He has been a Pastor for more than fifty years and is the father of Issac and Shally, two of our active members. In this message, we will hear about his testimony and an encouraging message to be a disciple of Christ, to teach and not be ashamed to spread the Word of God.
Romans 1:14-17 [NLT] 14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world,[f] to the educated and uneducated alike. 15 So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News. 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.[g] 17 This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith.
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This week Sam continues his message from the Book of Genesis, now focusing on the story of Noah and how it correlates to the salvation we receive from Jesus Christ.
Matthew 24:36-42 [ESV] 36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son,[b] but the Father only. 37 For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, 39 and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left. 42 Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
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This Sunday, Simon shares the 4th message in his series on “What Jesus Expects Of Me!” Jesus expects us to be transformed with the help of the Holy Spirit – renewing our hearts and our minds.
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 [NIV] 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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Continuing his series on “What Jesus Expects Of Me”, Simon shares about God’s love for us and how we as Christians and disciples ought to reflect this unconditional love to everyone and everything we do for God’s eternal kingdom.
1 John 3:16-18 [NIV] 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
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As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, Simon continues his series on what God expects of us this week. His focus is on the Holy Spirit’s promise, us as the temple of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit’s being our constant companion. Do we expect the Holy Spirit in our lives? Are we prepared to allow the Holy Spirit to have full control over us?
John 14:15-18 [NIV] 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
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This week Mark focuses on what Lord require of us? We have different giftings, passions and personalities that can cater for the requirement God needs from us. But Micah 6:8, its focus is “to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.” this gives a glimpse of what it looks like to live well, following God’s ways and then finishing well. or in the words of Apostle Paul – fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith.
Micah 6:6-8 [NIV] 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God.
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This week Simon shares an introductory message in a series about Expectations. This introductory message lays the foundation and understanding of what Jesus expects from us, in our faith and belief, and what we can expect from God.
Philippians 3:12-14 [NIV] 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
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In Simon’s last message, he shared a message about Abraham’s Faith. And this week, he continues the message on the city that is promised to Abraham, the new city of Jerusalem in Hebrews 11:10.
Revelation 21:1-5 [NIV] Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[b] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
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For this Mother’s day, celebration Mark shares a message to honour all mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, would-be mothers, even aunts, and all Godly women who have influenced someone’s life. This is a message from God in a form of a Mother’s Day Card.
Proverbs 31:10 [NIV] 10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
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Simon continues last week’s message on Faith, and this time the focus is on Abraham – the Father of Faith. Simon talks about Abraham’s life, obedience, faithfulness, and God’s promise to him.
Hebrews 11:8-10 [NIV] 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
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This week Simon talks about Faith in the Book of Hebrews. written to the Jesus believing Jews who were in danger of falling away from the faith. the goal of the book is to show the superiority of the new covenant to the temporary ones of the old covenant. Its readers are encouraged to respond to the threat of persecution by recommitting to new life brought by Jesus.
Hebrews 10:16-18 [NIV] 16 “This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”[b] 17 Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”[c] 18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
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The resurrection of Jesus is a significant factor and the heart of the Christian message. Without the resurrection, Jesus’ ministry ends in defeat and disillusionment. But everything changes with the realisation that Jesus has risen from the dead, just as He said.
1 Corinthians 15:13-19 [NIV] 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
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According to the Gospel, The Sanhedrin, an elite council of priestly and lay elders, arrested Jesus during the Jewish festival of Passover, deeply threatened by His teachings. They dragged him before Pilate to be tried for blasphemy – for claiming, they said, to be King of the Jews.
Hebrews 10:14-18 [NIV] 14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. 15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First, he says: 16 “This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” 17 Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” 18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
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This week, Sam continues his theme on the Book of Genesis, focusing on the story from chapter 5, verses 21-24. The message is about ‘walking with God’, doing God’s work, and pleasing Him through faith which resulted in God taking him to heaven.
Hebrews 11:5-6 [ESV] By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commented as having pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
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Simon will be preaching a series on the Five Purposes Of The Church. Today part 5 is about The Great Commission and Evangelism.
Let us remember that we are called to bring the good news to others and that the disciples making disciples is the heart of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:18-20 [NIV] 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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Simon will be preaching a series on the Five Purposes Of The Church. Today part 4 is about Ministry and Serving.
Let us remember that we are called to look out for the interest of others before us – to love our neighbours as ourselves. Be reminded that we ought to serve because Jesus served.
Romans 12:4-8 [NIV] 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.]
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Simon will be preaching a series on the Five Purposes Of The Church. Today part 3 is about Growing and Learning.
Let us be reminded that once we become a Christian we must grow as a Christian through:
1. The Word
2. Prayer – Holy Spirit
3. Listening to God through others
Hebrews 5:12-14 [NIV] 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
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Simon will be preaching a series on the Five Purposes Of The Church. Today part 2 is about Belonging and Fellowship.
Let us remember that Fellowship is something that we do, a relationship with the body of christ, a language of the kingdom.
Galatians 3:26-27 [NIV] 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
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For the next five weeks, Simon will be preaching a series on the Five Purposes Of The Church. Today part 1 is about Loving and Worshiping God.
Let us remember three ways to love God:
1. Love God by being faithful to Him
2. Love God by spending time with Him
3. Love God by obeying Him
Mark 12:29-31 [NIV] 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[e] 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[f] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[g] There is no commandment greater than these.”
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This week we witnessed a dedication for Victor and Ammura’s daughters. Concerning this, Mark shared a message on the principles of Christian parenting and why each point are essential in bringing up young people to God.
Let us remember these seven principles:
1. Love
2. Respect
3. Intentionality
4. Boundaries and Limits
5. Gratitude
6. Grace and Forgiveness
7. Adaptability
Proverbs 22:6 [RSV] 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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This week Simon shares a message about Vision. He talks about the Vision he received from God and how he interpreted it. He also talks about the Vision through life groups and how important this is to build up and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [NIV] Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
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In celebrating the Commissioning of the College Staff, Simon shares a message about Motives. As we serve and nurture the church and reach out to people, do we do it for recognition or are our intentions pure and due to our love and obedience for God?
1 Corinthians 3:9-15 [NIV] 9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.
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Simon preached about a core verse for this message and illustrated how vital the verse is in our journey as Christians.
1 Corinthians 3:9 [NKJV] 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.
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What is your level of faith and belief? This Sunday, Mark shares a message about “Being Desperate For God”. He gave out definitions and illustrations of desperation in our generation. He also pointed out examples of people in the bible who were desperate for God. Mark also list a few points on how being desperate will help us be closer to God.
Psalm 42:1-2 [NIV] 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?
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This Sunday, Simon talks about the importance of having a Vision as Christians, to be able contribute to the Kingdom of God. He also explains the Vision of Melton Christian Church through Life Groups.
Proverbs 29:18 [KJV] 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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Simon’s message this week is inspired by the message he shared from the Christmas day service. Simon talks about the big gift as the eternal life from Christ and the small gifts that help us honour God and fulfil our purpose of leading and serving His people.
Ephesians 2:1-10 [NIV] As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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To start the year, Simon preaches about the purpose of Jesus Christ here on earth and what it means to us – the believers. This is a continuation of the message he shared on Christmas Day.
John 18:37 [NIV] 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
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Continuing on with his message on Christmas day, Simon shares good news about Following the Star. A Star represents a promise, and/or revelation and a message. We must follow the Star to where Jesus is.
Ephesians 3:20 [NIV] 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us
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Simon shares the meaning of Christmas by looking at three things: a Star, a Baby and a Gift.
John 18:37 [NIV] 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
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In this message, Simon shares the different investments that we should make for the Kingdom of God. These investments are found in the Book of Matthew – Sermon in the Mount.
Ephesians 2:8-10 [NIV] 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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As Christmas day is approaching and the “end of year” celebrations and events are happening, our attention is divided amongst these things. Mark’s challenging message for us this Sunday comes with a question – How much room do you have for Him this Christmas?
Luke 2:1-7 [NIV] 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 was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
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This week Simon shares a message about a New Covenant that God promised the people of Israel.
Jeremiah 31:31-34 [NIV] 31 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the Lord. 33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer will they teach their neighbour, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
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This week Simon shares a message about the Renewing Of The Mind. Simon points out that God has a plan for our life, and He wants us to think like Him. In the Kingdom of God, Jesus is the centre, it is all about him.
Romans 12:1-2 [NIV] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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What does it look like to be God Dependant in a society where culture all around us has its focus for us to be self-reliant? This week Mark shares a message about being God Dependant and why we should live a life in complete dependence on Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 [NIV] 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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This week, Sam continues his theme on the Book of Genesis, focusing on the stories from chapters 4:26-27 to 5:1-5. The message is about ‘calling on the name of the lord’, seeking God through faith with a desire to know, follow and worship Him.
Romans 10:9-13 [ESV] 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
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This week, we have the opportunity to hear from Jan Liefting as she shares a message about Forgiveness and Unforgiveness. We will hear Scriptures, personal stories and steps to achieve forgiveness.
Romans 3:23-24 [NIV] 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
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This week Simon shares the last segment of his three-part series message. Simon provides us with the things we need to do to be effective in the Kingdom of God.
Proverbs 3:5-6 [NIV] 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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Simon delivers the second part of his three-part series message. This week’s message is about providing us with what we need to do to live in the new life journey with Christ.
Acts 2:38 [NIV] 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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This week’s message is Part One of a three-part series about God’s Kingdom. Part One is all about the requirements on how we can enter the Kingdom of God.
John 3:3-7 [NIV] 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’
For this week’s message, Mark shares about the benefits of being in a Life Group and what we can achieve in it. Life Group is one of the ways that God wants us to be a part of and belong to continue the mission of spreading the Gospel and equipping everyone to hear from Him, especially during these unprecedented times.
Ephesians 2:19 [TLB] 19 Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.
Simon shares a message about what the Lord is saying during these times. What is God’s mission for us? Is it connected to the vision of the Church? How should we adapt to continue working for the Lord?
Joshua 3:4a [NIV] 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before.
This week Simon shares a message about 2 people in the Bible who both heard from God – both were given a mission to make a difference; one went in the wrong direction and one in the right direction.
Points to remember:
1. Jonah doesn’t want to share God’s word and ignores his mission
2. Paul never planned to go to Philippi, but he was open to the Holy Spirit, so he was led by God.
Mark’s message this week is a continuation of Simon’s series on how to develop our relationship with God. The focus of the message is to better understand and find ways to praise and adore God.
Points to remember:
1. Praise gives us access to God
2. Praise changes us
3. Praise is a relationship, not a ritual
4. Praise defeats the enemy
Psalm 18:2-3 [NIV] 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.
There has been a lot of confusion and false information about the references on the “Mark of the Beast,” which leads to fear and uncertainty during this unprecedented time. And so, Simon shares a message through the Book of Revelation Chapter 13 to give scriptural facts to help us understand the written prophecy.
John 10:27-30 [NIV] 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
This week David is sharing the message based on the Book of Jeremiah, talking about the failures of Israel and how we can learn from them.
Jeremiah 6:16-21 [ESV] 16 Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Pay attention to the sound of the trumpet!’ But they said, ‘We will not pay attention.’ 18 Therefore hear, O nations, and know, O congregation, what will happen to them. 19 Hear, O earth; behold, I am bringing disaster upon this people, the fruit of their devices, because they have not paid attention to my words; and as for my law, they have rejected it. 20 What use to me is frankincense that comes from Sheba, or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me. 21 Therefore thus says the Lord: ‘Behold, I will lay before this people stumbling blocks against which they shall stumble; fathers and sons together, neighbor and friend shall perish.’”
Simon shares the final part of his message on “How To Hear The Voice Of God,” and this week’s focus is hearing God through Quiet time. Simon explains this process using his personal experience.
Mark 1:35 [NIV] 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
This message is the second segment of Simon’s three-part series on “How To Hear The Voice Of God”. This week’s focus is on the Inspired Word of God through Logos and Rhema.
Hebrews 4:12 [NIV] 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
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This Week Simon is sharing part one of a three-part message on ‘How To Hear The Voice Of God.’
Points to remember, the main ways that the Lord speaks to us is through:
1. His Word
2. A Gentle Whisper
3. Dreams and Vision
4. Peace
5. Open and Closed Doors
6. People
7. Two to Three Witnesses
John 10:27 [NIV] 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
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We have one of our church members, Mr. Sam Justus, sharing the message for this week. In his message, he shares the nature of God’s glory and the relationship that we should have with the Lord God.
1 John 1:7 [NKJV] 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Welcome to another online church experience with Melton Christian Church! Today, Simon is preaching the last part of the four-part series message through the Book of Haggai.
Haggai 2:20-23 [NIV] 20 The word of the Lord came to Haggai a second time on the twenty-fourth day of the month: 21 “Tell Zerubbabel governor of Judah that I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. 22 I will overturn royal thrones and shatter the power of the foreign kingdoms. I will overthrow chariots and their drivers; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother. 23 “‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”
Welcome to another online church experience with Melton Christian Church! Today Simon is continuing his four-part series message through the Book of Haggai. Part 3 is about giving careful thought to inner change – not just outside obedience – and building a true relationship with God through His grace.
Haggai 2:10-19 [NIV] 10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai: 11 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Ask the priests what the law says: 12 If someone carries consecrated meat in the fold of their garment, and that fold touches some bread or stew, some wine, olive oil or other food, does it become consecrated?’”
The priests answered, “No.”
13 Then Haggai said, “If a person defiled by contact with a dead body touches one of these things, does it become defiled?”
“Yes,” the priests replied, “it becomes defiled.”
14 Then Haggai said, “‘So it is with this people and this nation in my sight,’ declares the Lord. ‘Whatever they do and whatever they offer there is defiled.
15 “‘Now give careful thought to this from this day on—consider how things were before one stone was laid on another in the Lord’s temple. 16 When anyone came to a heap of twenty measures, there were only ten. When anyone went to a wine vat to draw fifty measures, there were only twenty. 17 I struck all the work of your hands with blight, mildew and hail, yet you did not return to me,’ declares the Lord. 18 ‘From this day on, from this twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, give careful thought to the day when the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid. Give careful thought: 19 Is there yet any seed left in the barn? Until now, the vine and the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree have not borne fruit.
“‘From this day on I will bless you.’”
David is sharing a message about the Gospel of John 15:16, explaining that God chooses us, appoints us, and sends us. God never changes, but He changes those He chooses. Today, if you are looking for meaning and purpose in this life, it can only be found in union with Christ.
Point to remember:
1. You are chosen!
2. You are appointed!
3. You are sent!
John 15:16 [ESV] 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
This week Mark shares a message about LOVE and SALVATION. We all know that God is omniscient, which means He knows all, and God is omnipresent, which means He is everywhere all at once. Yet, there are things that God does not tolerate, engage in or identify with.
Points to remember:
1. God doesn’t know anyone that He does not LOVE
2. God doesn’t know anyone that does not need SALVATION
3. God doesn’t know a better time for you to be saved than right now!
2 Peter 1:3-11 [NIV] 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Welcome to another online church experience with Melton Christian Church! Today Simon is continuing his four-part series message through the Book of Haggai. Part 2 is about the Glory of the Lord Almighty and looking forward to the great work of the Kingdom of God.
Haggai 2:1-9 [NIV] 1 on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: 2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. Ask them, 3 ‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? 4 But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 5 ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’
6 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. 7 I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty. 8 ‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place, I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”
Welcome to another online church experience with Melton Christian Church! Today Simon is starting a four-part series message through the Book of Haggai. Part 1 is about giving careful thought to our ways and making sure that our priorities are in line with the Kingdom of God.
Haggai 1:7-11 [NIV] 7 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. 8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord. 9 “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. 10 Therefore, because of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth its crops. 11 I called for a drought on the fields and the mountains, on the grain, the new wine, the olive oil and everything else the ground produces, on people and livestock, and on all the labor of your hands.”
Today, Simon continues preaching about the Kingdom of God by explaining the context of Matthew 6:33, specifying that all our wants and needs will be provided if we seek God first.
Matthew 6:32-33 [NIV] 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Today we have the opportunity to hear from Rev. Dr. William Osagiede of Sureway International Christian Ministries Australia. In today’s generation, people are trying to live and be relevant in this world, and have forgotten to live with the fire of the Holy Spirit. As Pastor William preaches about receiving the power of the Holy Spirit, may we decide to come back to God and make Him the priority in our lives.
Psalms 137 [KJV] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4 How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land? 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. 7 Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof. 8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. 9 Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Good morning church, and welcome to our virtual service today! David’s message today speaks about the importance of accepting Jesus Christ in our life, affirming the Book of Revelation chapter 14 because our soul in eternity depends upon it. Revelation 14:14-20 (ESV) 14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, “Put in your sickle, and reap, for the hour to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is fully ripe.” 16 So he who sat on the cloud swung his sickle across the earth, and the earth was reaped. 17 Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. 18 And another angel came out from the altar, the angel who has authority over the fire, and he called with a loud voice to the one who had the sharp sickle, “Put in your sickle and gather the clusters from the vine of the earth, for its grapes are ripe.” 19 So the angel swung his sickle across the earth and gathered the grape harvest of the earth and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. 20 And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood flowed from the winepress, as high as a horse’s bridle, for 1,600 stadia.
Simon delivers part 2 of “Jesus is King, we are His subjects” and today the message focuses on the Name of Jesus, its power and authority above all. Philippians 2:8-11 (NIV) 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
In this message Simon shares the what it means to be a part of the Kingdom of God and how Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit can help us stay in focus. Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Today Mark delivers a message about ‘Living on Purpose’ which makes us think about our on level of faith and belief to get a hold of the promises of God in our lives?
Ephesians 1:11-12 (MSG) It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.
Remember these three primary aspects to God’s purpose for your life:
1. To be God’s Friend
2. To help others
3. To influence your world
Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful women of God!
Today Simon shares another message about Faith – Believe series, from the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis.
Genesis 22:1-2 (NIV) Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”
Simon shares a message about God’s promises and Abraham’s faith
Genesis 12:1-3 (NIV) 12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.
2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
David shares a message from the Gospel of James titled ‘Tomorrow belongs to God alone!’ stating two major points:
1. God holds THE FUTURE in the palm of His hands
2. God holds OUR LIFE in the palm of His hands
James 4:13-17 (ESV) ’13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.‘
‘In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth’, Simon’s message is in the book of Genesis, exploring God’s conversations with Adam and Eve.
Genesis 2:15-17 (NIV) 15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”
Mark delivers today’s message, taking up the next reading in the Easter story after Jesus’ resurrection. We will be looking at John’s Gospel and the first of the times Jesus is seen by the disciples.
John 20:30-31 (NIV) 30 “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
Simon continues his Easter message, now talking about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ through the events after the crucifixion according to the Gospel of John and Luke.
Luke 24:45-49 (NIV) 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
This Good Friday message is given by Simon and he talks about the words that Jesus spoke while He was on the cross. Likewise, this message also shows the importance of Good Friday.
1 Peter 2:24 (NIV) 24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
This Sunday’s message is delivered by Simon as he continues to talk about A SERIES ON: FAITH, using the kingdom of Babylon the Assyrian Empire in the Book of Daniel.
Daniel 2:44-45 (NIV) 44 “In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. 45 This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands—a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces. “The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and its interpretation is trustworthy.”
The message for this Sunday is shared by David Micallef using the Gospel of Luke 16:19-31. The moral of the message demonstrates how our worldly living would affect our afterlife, heading towards Heaven or Hell.
Luke 16:22-23 (ESV) ‘22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side.[f] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.’
Last week Simon shared an introductory message about the Kingdom of God, and this Sunday he continues the message in detail with these main points.
Matthew 6:33 (NIV) ‘But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’
What Kingdom is like:
1. There is no Kingdom without a King
2. The King’s Responsibility is to rule
3. Citizens come under the rulership of the King
4. Laws and Ethics to live by
5. There needs to be a territory
We welcome Simon back, who continues with a preaching series on Faith. This message is focusing on “Faith, Believe and the Kingdom”.
Matthew 6:33 (NIV) ‘But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’
Today we are joined by David Micallef, sharing a message about ‘Turning Our Hearts Back to God’ based on the story of Asa in 2 Chronicles 16.
Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Have a Blessed week church!
Have a Blessed week church!
Pastor Peter Owen, the Chairman of Associated Christian Ministries, joins of to share a message about “Persecution and the Heart of God”.
Points to remember:
1. Pray for all people including authorities
2. God wants everybody to be saved
3. Submitting to authorities
4. Whose authority do we obey?
5. God is sovereign
1. Pray for all people including authorities
2. God wants everybody to be saved
3. Submitting to authorities
4. Whose authority do we obey?
5. God is sovereign
Mark Andrews, shares a message about Faith which has been the main reference point this 2021. The message is titled, “Faith In Community”.
James 3:17-18 (MSG) “Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honour.”
James 3:17-18 (MSG) “Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced. You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honour.”
In this Staff Commissioning Sunday, we are celebrating and blessing the teaching staff of Melton Christian College as we start a new school year.
We also have Simon continuing his message about faith, titled “Live A Life Of Faith”.
Romans 12:1-2 (MSG) Place Your Life Before God
“1-2 So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”
We also have Simon continuing his message about faith, titled “Live A Life Of Faith”.
Romans 12:1-2 (MSG) Place Your Life Before God
“1-2 So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”
Our Church Elder, Mark Andrews, shares a sermon about Faith which has been the subject matter this month of January. The sermon is titled, “How to Live Out Faith” from the book of Hebrews Chapter 11.
Hebrews 11:1-3 (NIV) “1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
Hebrews 11:1-3 (NIV) “1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
This message is brought to you by David Micallef, titled ‘Hardened Hearts’ from the book of Hebrews 3:1-19 (ESV). “12 Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
Simon continues his messages in the series on Faith. Today his title is ‘Measure of Faith’. Everyone has a measure of faith. How much faith do you have? Do you have enough faith to believe that Jesus Christ is the person that can restore you to a relationship with God and provide your eternal salvation?
Greetings Church! This message is the first in a series on Faith, to be delivered by Simon. Romans 12 tells us that God gives everyone a measure of faith and we see a definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” The focus of today’s message is about Faith In Action. Exercise your Faith and have a blessed week!
Happy New Year Church and welcome to the first Sunday of the year! Today Simon shares a message titled “The Word Became Flesh” from the book of John, Chapter 1.
Simon talks about the ‘The Kingdom of God’ from the book of Matthew Chapter 6, Verse 33. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”. Do you have Jesus Christ as King of your life? Does your life reflect the same priorities and qualities of your King?
Merry Christmas Church!
Today, Mark’s message is about the birth and mission of Jesus; Immanuel, “God with Us.”
He is our Wonderful Counsellor, Everlasting Father, Mighty God and Prince of Peace; Saviour of the world. Readings come from the book of Isaiah, Matthew and Luke.
Stay safe and have a blessed day!
Today, Mark’s message is about the birth and mission of Jesus; Immanuel, “God with Us.”
He is our Wonderful Counsellor, Everlasting Father, Mighty God and Prince of Peace; Saviour of the world. Readings come from the book of Isaiah, Matthew and Luke.
Stay safe and have a blessed day!
We’re glad you have joind us.
Today’s message by Simon is from Isaiah 9:1-7
“Jesus coming as a Saviour and King”.
Today’s message by Simon is from Isaiah 9:1-7
“Jesus coming as a Saviour and King”.
Blessed Sunday to all! This week’s Message is a continuation of the ‘Sermon on the Mount series’ by Simon from the book of Matthew 5:21-30.
Today’s message by Simon is from the Gospel of Matthew 5:17-20 on the topic of the The Fullfilment of the Law by Jesus.
WIth the return to worship on site, the message segment of Sunday Services is being published online. Simon brings the continuation of his series from Matthew’s Gospel. The focus this time is on being Salt and Light. (Matthew 5:13-16)
Welcome! Thank you for joining us today.
Simon brings the second part of his message on the Beatitudes from Matthew’s Gospel. Jimuel leads a time of communion around the Lord’s table. Please prepare the emblems at home so you can participate with us.
It is good to be able to have our service led by several members of our worship team again today. Join us in communion around the Lord’s table as Mark leads us in a time of rememberance and celebration of new hope.
Our message from the Word is brought by Simon who is continuing to examine Jesus teaching from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s gospel. His focus this week is on the Beatitudes.
We are pleased and exited to have as our guest speaker David Gleeson. Dave is the principal of Melton Christian College which is a key part of our ministry to the local community. He shares with us a message called “Heart of Forgiveness” from 2 Kings 6.
Kellie also shares a time of communion. You are encouraged to prepare your own emblems at home and participate in this time of rememberance and worship.
God is amazing, creater of heaven and earth!
It is in Him alone we can put our trust.
We are glad you have chosen to share our worship and message from the Word today. Thanks to Kristie for leading us in communion around the Lord’s table. Simon’s message from the Word challenges us about the foundation we are building our lives upon.
The message from Simon this week is about trusting God through hard times. He uses the story on the death of Lazarus as an example. (John 11:1-44). A time of communion is also led by Jimuel. You are encouraged to prepare the emblems so you can share in this with us.
Don’t forget your tithes and offerings are still able to be given by using direct bank deposit. Also our COVID-19 Financial Assistance Fund is still receiving contributions to assist those members who are suffering financial hardship due to loss of income and employment. Details for both of these are in the newsletter or can be obtained from the church office.
A time of worship in song is led by the Espana family at the commencement of the service. Following this, the message today is shared by one of our Elders, Mark Andrews. He takes a look at what being created in the image of God is about and what it means for us. At the conclusion of the message there is an opportunity to share in the Lord’s Supper. Please prepare the communion elements so that you can participate at home.
We worship an amazing God who is our provider and protector. Simon’s message today is about Jesus, the Good Shepherd who was willing to lay down his life for his sheep, his flock, his people. That’s those people who accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Is that you? If not, we invite you to decide to follow Jesus today.
Are you a true Jesus follower? A disciple. Are you living an abundant life? Life to the full as God intends for you. Join us in worship and biblical teaching today led by some of the mighty women of God in our church. Thank you Sharon, Kellie and Kristie for inspiring us on our faith journey with Jesus.
The message this week is titled “Crossing the Lake” and is presented by one of our members, Majaliwa Machinda. A time of communion is shared before the message and you are encouraged to prepare the emblems so you can participate at home.
It’s great to you have you join our online worship service. You are encouraged to present your burdens at the foot of the cross and worship our Father God and Jesus Christ the king above all kings. Please prepare the emblems for communion so that you can actively engage in this aspect of our worship experience. In the message from the Word, Simon shares Jesus teaching about prayer, using the Lord’s prayer as a model. You can following the scripture reading from Luke 11: 1-13.
The message from Simon is about Jesus teaching on being free. (John 8: 31-36). A time of communion is also shared by Marianne. Also a new COVID-19 Financial Assistance Fund has been commenced to assist those members who suffering financial hardship due to loss of income and employment. Details for this are provided during the presentation.
Welcome to our Father’s Day service online. Thanks to Kristie for leading us with a message around the Lord’s Table and Sharon for leading us in worship. Simon’s message focuses on the forgiveness of Jesus and the transformation power of the Holy Spirit.
What a privilege to have Jan Liefting share with us for this weeks Sunday Message. In her message she poses the question, “Is it possible to know doctrine and be knowledgeable in the Word and in the scriptures and not know the person of Jesus?”
Join our worship “Be Still and Know” that He is our God. Simon’s message is the second part of “Jesus the Bread of life” shared from the Gospel of John Chapter 6. At the conclusion of the message there will be an opportunity to participate in the Lord’s Supper.
Welcome! Its great you can share with the Melton Christian Church family in our online worship. You are invited to prepare yourself to participate in Communion as part of this worship time. The message from the Word is shared by Mark on Jesus statement “I Am the Light of the World” from the Gospel of John. Be blessed.
You are invited to come into the presence of Jesus Christ, the King above all Kings, because there is nothing better than Him. Have an expectation that God will speak to you as you are led by the Holy Spirit.
The message by Simon comes from the gospel of John 6: 14-15; 24-59, Jesus the Bread of Life. Following the message, an opportunity is provided to share in the Lord’s Supper. You are invited to prepare the emblems for yourself so that you too can participate in Communion.
The message by Simon comes from the gospel of John 6: 14-15; 24-59, Jesus the Bread of Life. Following the message, an opportunity is provided to share in the Lord’s Supper. You are invited to prepare the emblems for yourself so that you too can participate in Communion.
Thank you for joining our online worship as we continue to be unable to meet together in person as we would like.
Simon shares another message today in the series on Faith.
Prior to this, Marianne leads us in a time around the Lord’s Table. Please prepare the emblems for yourself at home so that you are able to fully participate.
Our speaker is Simon again today. His topic is this week is on Faith.
Before the message, Kristie leads a time around the Lord’s Table. Please prepare the emblems in preparation to participate.
Simon addresses the interesting topic of the rapture of the church.
Are you prepared for the possibility of meeting the Lord in the air, when Jesus comes back for His church? (Matthew 24:36-42)
We are all eternal beings. How prepared are you for eternity?
An opportunity is given to repent and accept Jesus as your Lord, so that you can be certain of your place in eternity.
Are you prepared for the possibility of meeting the Lord in the air, when Jesus comes back for His church? (Matthew 24:36-42)
We are all eternal beings. How prepared are you for eternity?
An opportunity is given to repent and accept Jesus as your Lord, so that you can be certain of your place in eternity.
Thank you for joining the Melton Christian Church family of believers for worship. Our message is titled “Doing the right thing” Lessons from the temptations of Jesus found in Luke 4: 1-13. We also share in the Lords Supper as part of our time together. You are invited to have the emblems prepared before you commence the video so you can participate at home. God Bless!
Welcome! Its great you can share in our online worship. You are invited to prepare yourself to participate in Communion as part of this worship time. Majaliwa shares a message on ‘The Truth’ from the Gospel of John, Chapters 8, 18 & 4.
We welcome one of members, Kristie Barber, to share a message with us titled; “What is the message of your story? Are you reflecting Christ?” Also Marianne will lead us in Communion around the Lords Table. You are invited to prepare the emblems for yourself so that you can fully participate at home.
It’s great to have you join us. Remember that our Lord and God is forever faithful in His love toward us through all the seasons of life and will never let us go! Simon continues to share about the teaching of Jesus, this message is based on one more of the parables contained in Chapter 4 of Mark’s Gospel, “A Lamp on a Stand”.
Thank you to our worship team for leading us into the presence of God. We also have a personal testimony shared by Louise. Simon’s message is based on another of the parables of Jesus. This time we learn from The Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4: 26-29).
Our worship is led by Danielle (CJ), and we have testimonies shared by Yolly and Mani. Simon’s message for this week is based on Jesus teaching contained in The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4, Matthew 13 and Luke 8).
Our worship today includes a message titled “God is Up to Something – He’s Not Finished With You Yet!”
During this service, there is an opportunity to share Communion together in our homes. Please prepare the emblems for yourself to enable you to fully participate.
Worship Jesus Christ the Lord with us.
What does it mean to be born again?
Are you ready to spend eternity with God?
A challenging message for everyone.
Are you ready to spend eternity with God?
A challenging message for everyone.
Happy Mothers Day!
We commence with worship and then Simon continues with the third and final message from the Book of Revelation.
We commence with worship and then Simon continues with the third and final message from the Book of Revelation.
A special Mothers Day Message has been produced by our College. It has been shared here for you to enjoy…
“As Mother’s Day is going to look very different this year, we are holding a Mother’s Day event online! Sending our love to all of the Mums and special women in the lives of our staff and students.”
We continue our study in the Book of Revelation.
During this service, there is an opportunity to share Communion together in our homes. Please prepare the emblems for yourself to enable you to fully participate.
This week Simon commences a three part series on the Book of Revelation.
“1 The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”
Easter is over, but the message of a risen Christ, continues! What will you do with Jesus? A challenging message about God With Us.
Afterwards, continue to worship with the song “God With Us” by Jesus Culture. click here for song
Celebrate the risen Jesus this Easter Sunday.
A message about the assurance of salvation that comes from the resurrection of Christ.
A message about the assurance of salvation that comes from the resurrection of Christ.
Share in a Good Friday Communion Service focused on the words of Jesus from Luke 19:30 “it is finished”.
We can avoid fear and anxiety by trusting in God who is in control of everything.
Simon shares the second message in a series about the Tabernacle.