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Boost your confidence (w/ Master Fixer Ian Robertson) 35:40

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Anne and Frances are back with a new season of Fixable to tackle a subject that impacts everyone’s experience of work: confidence. In this episode, the pair sit down with Master Fixer Ian Robertson, a professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of the new book How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief, to discuss where confidence comes from, how to inspire confidence in others, and how to deal with overconfident leaders. Ian also shares his confidence framework and explains why anxiety is actually your friend. Follow Hosts: Anne Morriss ( @annemorriss | LinkedIn: @anne-morriss ), Frances Frei ( @francesxfrei | LinkedIn: @francesfrei ) Follow Hosts: Anne Morriss ( @annemorriss | LinkedIn: @anne-morriss ), Frances Frei ( @francesxfrei | LinkedIn: @francesfrei ) Guest: Ian Robertson (Instagram: | LinkedIn: | Website:) Links https://anneandfrances.com/ https://ianrobertson.org/ How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

St Andrews Church Geraldine‘s Podcast

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Missed the Sunday message or want to check out our church’s messages? Welcome to the St Andrew’s Geraldine online podcast. We have all our recent messages and series located here for you to subscribe or select from as we dive into the Word of God together. St Andrew’s is a thriving church in the Geraldine community catering for all ages. Check out our webpage for more https://www.standrewsgld.org.nz as we strive to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

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202: 16-11-2025 Romans (Part 91) The Quiet Revolution: How Ordinary People Changed The World 28:41

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Romans 16:1–16 may look like a simple list of names, but behind each greeting is a story of faith, courage, and quiet endurance. In this message, “The Quiet Revolution: How Ordinary People Changed the World,” we explore how God used overlooked believers — slaves, mothers, workers, and house-church hosts — to launch a revolution of grace that transformed the Roman Empire. From Phoebe and Priscilla to Blandina and Perpetua, we see that God delights to use faithful, forgotten people to change the world. And He continues His work through us today, through ordinary acts of Spirit-filled love that may be forgotten by history but are remembered by God. Romans 16:1-16…

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201: 09-11-2025 Romans (Part 90) Pauls plans, Prayers & Gods Reply 27:36

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Paul’s closing section in Romans 15:22–33 reveals both his deep strategic vision and his humble submission to God’s providence. He longed to complete the Gentile churches’ offering for the poor in Jerusalem (vv. 25–28), visit the believers in Rome for mutual encouragement (v. 24), and then launch a new gospel frontier into Spain. These were not self-serving dreams but holy ambitions born from love and mission. Yet even as he planned, Paul acknowledged that he had been “hindered many times from coming to you” (v. 22), sensing that his timing was uncertain and his route precarious. He invited the Roman Christians to share his burden in prayer—asking for deliverance from unbelievers in Judea (v. 31), for the Jerusalem believers to accept the Gentile gift, and that, “by the will of God,” he might reach Rome joyfully (v. 32). His posture models how planning and prayer belong together: godly vision formed under the greater sovereignty of God (cf. James 4:13–15). The Book of Acts later shows how those prayers were answered—but in a radically different way. Paul was indeed protected, but through arrest (Acts 21:30–33); he did reach Rome, but as a prisoner after storms, trials, and shipwrecks (Acts 27–28). And yet from that confinement came extraordinary fruit: the gospel entered the empire’s heart (Acts 28:30–31), guards and officials heard of Christ (Philippians 1:12–13), believers grew bolder (Philippians 1:14), and four “prison epistles” were written (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon). Paul’s delays and detours became God’s better answer—proof that divine purposes are not thwarted by human obstacles. So too for us: we keep praying when routes change, we refuse to mistake hindrance for defeat, and we entrust the how to God who still answers in His way—for His mission, His people, and our joy (Romans 15:33). Romans 15:22–33…

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200: 02-11-2025 Romans (Part 89) What To Expect From Your Minister 22:56

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As Paul draws to the concluding remarks in his letter to the church in Rome he reiterates what he opened the letter with and explains his purpose for writing it. In this explanation he reveals the special calling God has given him. This reflects the same special call that a minister of Word and Sacrament receives today, and perhaps reveals what God calls each of us to. Romans 15:14-21…

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199: 26-10-2025 Living a life of trust 30:25

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Living a life of trust Psalm 27, Luke 12.22-34 & Hebrews 6.9-20

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198: 19-10-2025 The Society That Has Abandoned God 28:57

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Proverbs 16:25 Isaiah 44: 25 Romans 1: 21-23 Matthew 7: 24-27 James 3: 13-18

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197: 12-10-2025 Romans (Part 88) Above the Tensions: Seeking God’s Glory Together 31:42

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This message explores Paul’s call for the divided church in Rome to lift their eyes above their differences and seek God’s glory together. When we welcome one another as Christ welcomed us, see God’s bigger story beyond our tensions, and live overflowing with hope through the Spirit, the church becomes a living witness to the power of the gospel. Romans 15:7–13…

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196: 05-10-2025 Our God is a Generous God 34:15

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Generosity is not merely an act. Generosity is not limited to finances and/or possessions. Generosity starts in our minds and hearts. Acts of generosity are the visible outworking of who we are, and what we believe and feel. Exodus 35:4-29

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195: 28-09-2025 Romans (Part 87) The Cross as Our Compass 24:51

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The Cross as Our Compass Romans 15:1-6

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194: 21-09-2025 Romans (Part 86) The Kingdom That Transforms Hearts 30:19

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In Romans 14:4–23, Paul addresses the tensions in the early church over food laws and special days, reminding believers that the Kingdom of God is not about externals but about transformed hearts. The gospel shifts the focus from rules and rituals to Spirit-given realities: righteousness in Christ, peace through reconciliation, and joy in the Holy Spirit. When gratitude for God’s grace fills our hearts, we no longer divide over disputable matters but seek to build one another up. This message, The Kingdom That Transforms Hearts, explores how righteousness is received through Christ, how peace flows from reconciliation with God into harmony with others, and how joy endures even in suffering through the Spirit’s presence. In a divided world, the church is called to live differently — marked not by external markers, but by inward transformation that overflows into unity, love, and hope. Romans 14:4-23…

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193: 14-09-2025 Romans (Part 85) Accountable to God, Responsible in Love for Each Other 24:18

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192: 07-09-2025 Created in the Image of God The Imago Dei and the Holy Spirit (Part 3) 27:26

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We are created in the image of God. Even when humanity sinned and turned away from God we still held that image. However, when Jesus Christ, the Son of God came and humbled himself by taking on the image of man, humanity got to see what being the Imago Dei meant once again. Then when Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead, that changed everything in history! Those who put their faith in Jesus are given God's Holy Spirit to dwell in them - God's Spirit living in the Imago Dei! This gives the Christian a new reality of what it means to be created in the image of God and how we are to reflect his image to the world around us with the help of God's advocate and guide - the Holy Spirit. John 14:15-17 and Galatians 5:16-25…

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191: 31-08-2025 The Imago Dei – Created in the Image of God for today (Part 2) 23:32

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The book of Genesis tells us that humanity was created in the image of God. We still bear his image today and in God’s story we are living out the Imago Dei by being part of his Missio Dei (God’s mission plan) as both individuals and as the church. We must consider how we can be like Jesus as well as recognise how the Church as a collective group of Christians can present what it means to be created in the image of God to our communities. We call that collective Imago Dei, the ‘Body of Christ’. Philippians 2:1-11…

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190: 24-08-2025 Evidence For Design Fossils: Origin, Age and Order 45:33

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Evidence For Design. Why is there death and suffering in the world? Many reject God on the basis that he must be a cruel god to allow the terrible events and suffering that we see in the world today. Could you answer this? Find out how you can use this question, and more, as a powerful tool to reach others for Christ. Mike Collins gives one of his dynamic messages Fossils: Origin, Age and Order…

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189: 24-08-2025 The Imago Dei (Part 1) Created in the Image of God 30:29

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Too often we minimise the term Imago Dei (created in God's image) as a figurative expression, allowing incomplete human logic and explanation to override what God says about His creation. In part 1 of this mini-series, reflecting on how we are to live as the Imago Dei, we ponder on how God created us for relationships; stewardship over His creation; created to tell God's Story; and then to consider our responsibility of demonstrating this in our daily lives. Genesis 1:26-31 and Psalm 8:3-6…

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188: 17-08-2025 Romans (Part 84) The Sabbath: Principle, Not Command 27:44

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Romans (Part 84) The Sabbath: Principle, Not Command Sabbath Principles Romans 14:5-9 Paul reminds the church in Rome that while some keep the Sabbath and others treat every day as holy, both can honor the Lord, because what matters is living and resting in Christ, not rigid rule-keeping. For Christians today, the Sabbath is not a binding law but a life-giving principle — a gift of rest, worship, identity, and witness that helps us trust God’s grace, find renewal, and live counterculturally in a world of constant work. Romans 14:5-9…

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172: 27-04-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 34) Wolves Among Sheep: Recognizing False Prophets 26:35

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Wolves Among Sheep: Recognizing False Prophets. Matthew: 7:15-20

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171: 20-04-2025 Easter Sunday 25:02

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The greatest historical event of all time is recorded in the gospel of John, chapter 20. This chapter records eye witness accounts of Jesus rising from the dead as the first fruits of God's saving grace to us. In this resurrection story the four actions: 'seeing, moving, believing, and belonging' are central to that day in history, as well as today. Today we see God's power working in our lives; we go and tell others the good news; we believe what the first witnesses proclaimed; and through this faith we belong to God's family. John 20:1-18…

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170: 13-04-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 33) The Golden Rule That Changed the World 22:57

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This message explores the world-changing power of Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:12 — “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.” Far from being a generic moral slogan, the Golden Rule revolutionised the ancient world by introducing empathy, mercy, and the equal worth of every human being. In a society where dignity belonged only to the powerful, Jesus taught that even the poor, sick, and abandoned mattered — not because of status, but because they bear the image of God. This radical idea helped shape human rights, justice, and compassion in Western civilisation, influencing everything from abolition movements to public healthcare. But this isn’t just history — it’s a calling. For Christians, the Golden Rule is not lived out by human effort but by the power of the Holy Spirit, in response to God’s grace, and with the goal of pleasing God. When we live this out — especially in hard situations — we offer the world a window into the heart of God. This message looks at three ways the Spirit can unleash the Golden Rule in our lives to bring real transformation this week. Matthew 7:12…

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169: 06-04-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 32) Partnership in Prayer 25:13

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Prayer is more than just getting what we want from God: it is about partnering with Him in a conversation that looks to the approaching fullness of His kingdom. Jesus speaks of having the right heart attitude and that we pray persistently. As we grow in our prayer partnership with God those prayers become conversations that enable us to hear God more clearly. Matthew 7:7-11 and Luke 18:1-8…

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168: 23-03-2025 Ethnos NZ A New Creation 34:43

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Trevor Clarke is the director of Ethnos New Zealand and is sharing a message that encapsulates the work God is doing around the world among isolated tribal people groups. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

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167: 23-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 31) "God's precious gifts to you 23:24

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Matthew 7 verse 6 which is a pair of parallel proverbs, at first glance seems to stand alone and just tacked in there between all the other passages. Yet, on closer viewing this verse could be viewed as a summary of a number points Jesus makes in his Sermon on the Mount. If you were to reread Chapter 6 you might observe various verses where Jesus talks about valuing the precious treasures that God gives you. Along with this we are warned of false prophets (unholy men) later in Chapter 7. We are to treat the gifts that God gives us as holy and precious. Among these gifts we can include our family, our time and our faith. These are things that God has blessed us with and we must not let society attack them. Matthew 7:6; Proverbs 3:1-6 and Proverbs 3:21-23…

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166: 16-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 30) The Problem with Judging 25:14

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Only God knows the motives of a person and therefore “the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart'” (1 Samuel 16:7). The problem with our means of judging others is that we so often do this through the lens of our pride and prejudice. This has always been the case throughout history. Jesus saw it even within the disciples he chose, the Pharisees judged wrongly because of their pride and prejudice, and we see it still as the major problem of people's judgements today. Jesus also reminds us that there are times to judge, or demonstrate discernment in matters. One way that enables us to be discerning is through self-reflection. This is a valuable tool, especially when we are guided in our self-reflection through the prompting of the Holy Spirit – we get a clearer picture of the reality of things and the Holy Spirit helps us to “look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.” (John 7:24). Matthew 7:1-5 and John 7:14-24…

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165: 09-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 29) Jesus' Eight Cures For Anxiety 25:30

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We all wrestle with anxiety—whether it’s big worries that shake us or the small, nagging ones that add up over time. But Jesus gives us eight reasons not to be anxious. He tells us: Life is more than food and clothing. Look at the birds—they don’t store food, yet God feeds them. Worrying won’t add a single hour to your life. God clothes the lilies in beauty—won’t He care for you even more? The world chases after things, but your Father knows what you need. So what’s the solution? Seek first God’s kingdom, and He’ll provide for you. Don’t borrow tomorrow’s troubles—grace is given one day at a time. Jesus calls us to trust, not control. Anxiety often whispers that we must hold everything together, but Jesus reminds us: God already has. Matthew 6:25-34…

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164: 02-03-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 28) Jesus the Supreme Treasure 25:46

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We live in a world full of distractions, constantly pulling our hearts in different directions. But Jesus calls us to set our hearts on things that are eternal, filled with light, and worthy of our devotion (Matthew 6:19-24). Earthly treasures—money, status, achievements—fade away. But the surpassing worth of knowing Christ lasts forever (Philippians 3:7-9). What you treasure will shape your heart, your focus, and ultimately, your life. So, where is your heart set? On things that will pass away—or on the eternal treasure of Christ? Mathew 6:19-24 & Phillippians 3:7-9…

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163: 23-02-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 27) The unseen acts of faith are the most revealing of our spiritual health 22:11

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This morning’s message challenges us to examine not only what we do, but the motives behind our actions. In today’s talk, we explore Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6:16-18—a call to practice our faith quietly and sincerely. Instead of seeking the fleeting applause of others, Jesus invites us to focus on the unseen acts of faith that truly reveal the health of our spiritual lives. We look at the stark contrast between the public displays of the Pharisees and genuine devotion that comes from a heart set on pleasing God. Whether it’s fasting, serving, or any act of faith, the emphasis is on why we do it. Through real-life examples from history and modern life, this message reminds us that true reward comes from God, who sees every act done in secret. Let this message inspire you to realign your focus—choosing God’s eternal reward over human recognition—and discover the deep, lasting joy that comes from living for His approval. Mathew 6: 16-18…

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162: 16-02-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 26) Rescue us from the evil one 24:44

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Rescue us from the evil one - Mathew 6:9-13 & Acts 16:16-24

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161: 09-02-2025 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard 31:54

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This sermon unpacks the parable of the vineyard workers to reveal the radical nature of grace in God’s kingdom. It challenges cultural understandings of fairness, success, and meaning, contrasting them with God’s unearned generosity and ultimate authority. Through Jesus, we are offered a new vision for life: one under God’s reign where purpose, justice, and eternity are defined by His grace, not our efforts. Mathew 20:1-16…

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160: 02-02-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 25) Temptation and superior Joy 27:56

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Temptation and superior Joy Mathew 6:9-13

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159: 26-01-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 24) From Hard Hearts to Open Hands: Living out the Forgiveness We Receive 28:53

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From Hard Hearts to Open Hands: Living out the Forgiveness We Receive Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21-35 & Mathew 6:9-13

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158: 19-01-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 23) Daily Bread for Daily Troubles 26:40

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Grace for the Grind - God meets us in the daily burdens of life. Dependence in the Desert - Daily prayer for daily needs reflects trust in God’s provision in our Journeys through the wilderness of life. Calm in the Chaos - Trusting in God’s care brings freedom from life’s relentless worries. Phil 4:6-7, 2 Cor 4:8-9 & Mat 6:9-13…

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187: 10-08-2025 Romans (Part 83) Discerning in Love, Accepted in Grace, Accountable to God, Assured by Christ 29:51

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In a diverse church family, differences in personal convictions can easily cause tension. Paul reminds us to practice Discerning in Love—knowing the difference between essential gospel truths, which we must never change, and secondary issues, where we should accept one another in grace. We are Accepted in Grace through Christ alone, Accountable to God as our only Master, and Assured by Christ who helps His people stand. Whether weak or strong in faith, God sustains us, and “with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive His approval” (Romans 14:4b). Romans 14:1-4…

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186: 03-08-2025 Romans (Part 82) Wake Up! Suit Up! Step Up! 26:22

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Romans (Part 82) Wake Up! Suit Up! Step Up! Romans 13:11-14

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185: 27-07-2025 Romans (Part 81) Love: It's Origin, Office and Outcome 21:44

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The phrase 'God is Love' is much more than a nice saying or simple figurative language - it is a distinguishing factor of our Triune God. To imitate His love and to make Him known to others is our office as Christians and as His Church. The outcome of following His commandment to love our neighbour is that we become evidence of life, faith, the reality of God and of the gospel message, Jesus Christ His Son. Romans 13:8-10 and 1 John 4:7-16…

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184: 20-07-2025 Romans (Part 80) Ordered by God: The Christian’s Role in a Chaotic World 28:41

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Romans (Part 80) Ordered by God: The Christian’s Role in a Chaotic World Romans 13:1–7

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183: 13-07-2025 Romans (Part 79) Conquering Evil 19:43

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Paul gives some very clear instructions of what we should do and what we should not do as we come to the end of Chapter 12. John Piper defines 'evil' as “The preference of anything above God” and Paul, along with the instruction, gives us a strategy and the outcome for how to overcome evil. Romans 12:17-21…

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182: 06-07-2025 Romans (Part 78) Grace Filled Relationships 27:44

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Grace Filled Relationships Romans 12:14-16

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181: 29-06-2025 Romans (Part 77) Genuine Christian Love; Sincere in Character, Selfless in Action, Steadfast in Hardship 26:50

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What does real Christian love look like in the complexity of everyday life? In this message from Romans 12:9–13, we explore how love that is shaped by the mercy of God is more than mere politeness or outward niceness. Genuine Christian love is authentic in heart—it refuses to pretend and is rooted in God’s transforming love. It’s selfless in action—taking delight in honouring others, flipping the honour-seeking culture of the ancient Roman world and our modern world on its head. And it is steadfast in hardship—remaining patient, prayerful, and open-hearted even in suffering, rejection, and disappointment. We’ll look at powerful biblical examples and historical stories—from the bold love of Jesus, to the lives of John Owen and Richard Baxter, to Jean Vanier’s legacy of honouring the overlooked. Whether you’re feeling crushed by pain or just needing a deeper vision of love, this message will point you back to the God whose faithful love is both the pattern and power for ours. Listen in to be reminded that Christian love is not a performance—it’s a miracle of grace lived out in the messiness of real life. Romans 12:9-13…

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180: 22-06-2025 Everybody Will/Must Die Twice 25:09

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How do we respond to this passage? Let's dive into it together. Revelation 20:11-15 1 Corinthians 15:35-52 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 John 3:3-8 Hebrews 10:15-25 2 Corinthians 5:14-19 Luke 9:23-27 Jude 8-9 Acts 19:11-16 Matthew 7:21-23 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

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180: 15-06-2025 Romans (Part 76) Humble Hearts, Active Hands 31:42

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In this message, we explore how spiritual gifts, while vital for the church’s flourishing, must be exercised with deep humility and in close community. Paul begins Romans 12 not with a call to action but with a warning: “Don’t think you are better than you really are.” Before serving with our gifts, we need to examine our hearts. Gifts are not achievements, but grace-gifts from God. The church is a body, not a platform, and pride can quickly distort even the most powerful gifts — as illustrated in the tragic fall of Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church. Each gift, whether prophecy, service, teaching, or encouragement, is given “for doing certain things well” — not everything — reminding us that we need one another and must discern our callings in mutual dependence. Romans 12:3-8…

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178: 08-06-2025 Romans (Part 75) When Calling and Joy Collide 30:50

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When Calling and Joy Collide Romans 12:2

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177: 01-06-2025 Romans (Part 74) What drives your life—your past, or God’s mercy? 29:54

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What drives your life—your past, or God’s mercy? Romans 12:1 & Romans 8:28

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176: 25-05-2025 Two Lies and the Truth That Sets You Free 27:17

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The Christian faith has always faced two great distortions of the gospel: legalism and lawlessness. Legalism insists that you must earn God's love through strict obedience, turning faith into performance and God into a distant taskmaster. Lawlessness, on the other hand, twists grace into permission to sin, offering cheap affirmation without transformation. Both errors sound convincing, even biblical, but miss the heart of the gospel. Through the story of John Newton and the contrasting voices he might have heard—one of judgment, one of excuse, and one of grace—we’re reminded that neither rigid moralism nor permissive compromise can set us free. Only the gospel can. Titus 2 tells us that grace not only saves but also trains us to say no to sin and yes to godliness as we await Christ’s return. Grace gives us a new identity, a new power, and a new purpose. It doesn’t demand change to earn love, nor does it eliminate the call to holiness—it changes us because we are already loved. Whether you’re weary from striving or numb from compromise, the good news is this: Jesus meets you with grace that transforms. And it’s my prayer that here at St Andrews, this grace—not the lie of legalism or the lure of lawlessness—will shape lives across the Canterbury Plains. Galatians 3:1-3, 10-11, Jude 4, 18-21 & Titus 2:11-14…

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175: 18-05-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 37) What are we really standing on when the storms of life come inevitable 25:58

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In Matthew 7:24–28, Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount with a clear and urgent warning: storms will come—whether through suffering, loss, or final judgment—and only those who build their lives on obedience to his words will stand. He likens the obedient to a wise builder who anchors his house on rock, unshaken by floods or winds. This call to action is not passive admiration but radical trust and daily practice. History echoes Jesus’ words—whether in Hans Heberle’s war-torn Germany, Augustine’s sack of Rome, or the witness of persecuted Christians today, it is only those rooted in Christ who remain firm when all else falls. Jesus’ teaching forms a storm-resistant soul by shaping our character through suffering (Matthew 5:3–12), shifting our hope from temporary treasures to eternal reward (Matthew 6:1–24), and freeing us from anxiety by anchoring us in the Father’s care (Matthew 6:25–34). As C.S. Lewis said, “Aim at heaven and you will get earth ‘thrown in’: aim at earth and you will get neither.” Ultimately, Jesus presents two builders, two foundations, and two destinies—not to alarm, but to invite: build your life on the Rock, and when the storm comes, you will stand. Matthew 7:24-29…

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174: 11-05-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 36) The grace that saves us changes us 25:45

منذ 27 weeks25:45

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Not everyone who claims the name of Jesus truly belongs to Him. In this striking passage, Jesus warns that outward signs—words, spiritual gifts, even miracles—are not the ultimate test of genuine discipleship. What matters is whether our lives reflect a growing obedience to the will of the Father, shaped by grace and empowered by the Spirit. As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, He draws a sharp line between true and false disciples. This message explores six key truths from the text, showing that mere profession is not the same as possession, and that Christ desires relationship, not performance. The final judgment will reveal the state of every heart—not just what was said or done, but who we truly were. This is not a call to strive in fear, but an invitation to examine our hearts and cling to Christ. The grace that saves does not leave us unchanged—it reshapes our desires, our character, and our lives. Matthew 7:21-23…

St Andrews Church Geraldine‘s Podcast

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173: 04-05-2025 The Jesus Manifesto (Part 35) The Only Way to Enter God's Kingdom 21:41

منذ 28 weeks21:41

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Jesus proclaimed: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). God had said that there is only one way for us to gain salvation – hence the description of the narrow gate. The philosophies and culture of society continue to broaden the wider gate by suggesting new ways that humanity can accept as alternatives to God’s one way of salvation. Jesus said only a few would find the right way. Our task in the Missio Dei (God’s mission plan) is to help a few more find Jesus as their way. Matthew 7:13-14 and John 14:1-6…

مرحبًا بك في مشغل أف ام!

يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.