Role: Pastor |
Hi my name is Phil Irvine and I’m the Pastor at Emu Plains Community Baptist Church. My family and I moved all the way from the Blue Mountains and to live in the community here in Emu Plains. Jesus said “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” Sometimes we find that our lives are so full with things to do, but we don’t seem to be fulfilled. I enjoy running, spending time with my family, playing Xbox and a good coffee. But what fills my life is Jesus. If you are wanting your life full, the best it can be, why not check out Jesus and take him up on this promise?
Sunday, 24 November 2019
Duration: 23 mins 53 secs
As Peter continues in his discipleship he learns a very important lesson about God's Kingdom in this passage. Jesus opened up the doors to Heaven to all people, not just Jews. By doing this he also showed that all people needed Jesus. Peter's role was to lead people through the door and lead them to Jesus, for only faith in Him is the way to God's Kingdom.
Sunday, 17 November 2019
Duration: 19 mins 32 secs
Peter has left his fishing boat and family to follow Jesus. We see in this passage Peter declaring to the crowd that Jesus is David's promised descendant, the Messiah. Whilst some people were fearful, as they did not believe Jesus would rise from the dead, thousands of people did believe Peter's message and were baptised. The waters of baptism are a witness to others of what has already taken place in our lives and is not a requirement of salvation.
Sunday, 03 November 2019
Before Jesus reinstates Peter's life and ministry, there is a question that he needs to answer. It's a question from Jesus that we all need to answer. DO YOU LOVE ME? Everything else in life will hinge on your response. So, what is your answer to Jesus' question?
Sunday, 27 October 2019
Duration: 28 mins 28 secs
Peter has fished sincerely but with no result. If we serve in our own strength, we will not glorify God. Peter now responds in obedience to Jesus in throwing the nets on the other side of the boat with 153 fish as a result! John first recognises the Lord but it is Peter that dives in - he is not going to move away from Jesus again. If we are to be fishers of people, we must obey God. If we are to be shepherds of God's people, we must love Him. Jesus gives Peter what he needs physically before attending to his spiritual needs. Our Lord has compassion and meets our needs.
Sunday, 20 October 2019
Duration: 25 mins 33 secs
As we journey with Jesus in discipleship, the journey is not always smooth sailing, there are ups and downs, victories and defeats. Peter found this in his own life, but he also found that Jesus is able to turn our failings into victory when we turn back to him in faith and trust.
Sunday, 13 October 2019
Duration: 25 mins 17 secs
In this passage we see that Jesus has taken His disciples north to Caesarea Philippi, away from the crowds who may have wanted to crown Him king. When Jesus asked His disciples "who do you say I am?", it was Peter, a bold man of faith, the one who steps out of the boat in faith, the one who knows who Jesus is and declares it. Jesus is more than a great man, a prophet or a servant of God. Our journey as Christians only starts when we become believers in Him. Who do you say Jesus is?
Sunday, 06 October 2019
Duration: 17 mins 55 secs
In this passage, we see Jesus calling His first disciples to follow Him. In the same way, Jesus calls us to follow Him, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves in, and to be in a relationship with Him. Jesus not only calls us to Himself, but He also calls us out so that we can share the Good News with others.
Sunday, 22 September 2019
Duration: 29 mins 17 secs
The purpose of living "questionable" lives is so people will ask us why live like we live and believe what we believe. But when the questions come are we ready to answer them? This week we are looking at the heart of answering those question and the answer is always Jesus. Being a Christian is not about a bunch of rules and regulations, it's about a relationship with Jesus. Do we know him? Can we quote him? Is it obvious to others that we have a relationship with him?
Sunday, 08 September 2019
Here in this passage, Jesus shows his disciples how we do and don't enter into God's eternal kingdom. Trusting in your own goodness or trying to gain it in your own strength will leave you sad and missing out, just like the young man. But if we take on the childlike qualities of faith and dependence, like children and trust ourselves to Jesus, then we will find it.
Sunday, 01 September 2019
Duration: 24 mins 32 secs
Our world is filled with instantaneous entertainment, our homes are filled with noise and colour and our heads are filled with distractions. How can God possibly get in with all that is happening in and around us? Jesus promised us in John 16, that he would send his Holy Spirit, who would guide and speak to us. Speak words of truth and bring glory to Jesus. Our job is to make time in the business and distractions of life to hear Him speaking and obediently follow His voice.
