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, 25 August 2024
Duration: 35 mins 36 secs
In this passage, Paul is saying that we must be caring for those in the faith, but here he gives a warning about how we accept and judge others. The key verse in v.8 is "If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord". First and foremost, we belong to Jesus and it is to Him that we will have to give an account.
Sunday, 11 August 2024
Duration: 24 mins 23 secs
As we think about 'dedication' today, this passage shows us what the rich young rule was 'dedicated' to. Instead of God taking first place, his own righteousness and wealth took centre stage. What are you 'dedicated' to?
Sunday, 04 August 2024
Duration: 25 mins 49 secs
In this chapter Paul talks about our relationship with those who are in authority over us and gives us a very clear command, submit to them! How does that make you feel?
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Duration: 32 mins 49 secs
In this chapter, Paul starts to apply everything he has been discussing in the last eleven chapters. Here he wants us to think about how we dedicate ourselves to God, in light of all that He has done for us (His mercy).
Sunday, 14 July 2024
Duration: 29 mins 37 secs
In this passage, Paul talks about the mystery he has already outlined in the letter, the mystery of the gospel about Jesus Christ:
Everyone needs salvation because we have all sinned.
▪ The price (or consequence) of sin is death.
▪ Jesus Christ died for our sins. He paid the price for our sin.
▪ We receive salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
▪ Salvation through Jesus brings us into a relationship of peace with God.
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. Trust in Him!
Sunday, 30 June 2024
Duration: 26 mins 30 secs
In Chapter 10, Paul talks about the responsibility of every person to respond to the good news about Jesus who is the only way of salvation. Once you have found salvation in Jesus, you then have the responsibility of sharing that good news with others.
Sunday, 23 June 2024
At the beginning of Chapter 9 we saw God's attributes of Faithfulness and Righteousness coming through. In the second part of this chapter, we will consider His Justice and Grace. For it is only by the grace of God, seen in Jesus, that enables us to stand.
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Duration: 24 mins 46 secs
In this section, we see two attributes of God coming together; His faithfulness and His righteousness. God is faithful in wanting all people to come to Him and be saved, but He is also just and will punish people for their rejection of Him.
Sunday, 02 June 2024
Duration: 29 mins 21 secs
Jesus takes Isaiah's (61:1-2) words upon Himself. He came to proclaim the good news, bring freedom and healing and set the oppressed free. These are not just words, they are seen in His actions as well. Now Jesus gives us, the Church, that same ministry to do in His place.
Sunday, 26 May 2024
As Jesus brings healing and wholeness to the people He ministered to, He does it through relationships. So too with us, we are Christ's ambassadors in this world, which means we connect with those around us as we bring the love of Jesus to them.
