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, 11 February 2024
As Jesus enters Jerusalem we see many people, saying many different things about Him, but Jesus is going to set them straight. His kingdom is not one of power or might, but one of sacrifice and giving His life and He calls His followers to people who live the same way.
Sunday, 04 February 2024
Duration: 32 mins 19 secs
This great chapter is where we see Jesus raise His friend Lazarus from the dead. In so doing, Jesus can not only say that He is "the resurrection and the life" but proves it in a way that cannot be denied. After this, Jesus will set out to Jerusalem where He too will face His own death followed by His resurrection that will usher in a resurrection for all who believe in His name.
Sunday, 28 January 2024
Duration: 30 mins 36 secs
As we start looking at the gospel of John we see the invitation given to many people to Come and See who Jesus is. That invitation still stands today, so I invite you as well. Come and See who Jesus is.
Sunday, 14 January 2024
Duration: 30 mins 19 secs
No one knows what will happen in 2024, but we can be assured that many spiritual battles will take place during this year and God has given us everything we need to stand firm.
Monday, 25 December 2023
Duration: 16 mins 34 secs
Through this series we have seen Mary submitting, singing, searching and now we see her sacrificing, as Joseph and Mary present Jesus to the Lord and offer a sacrifice. This is a picture of what Jesus came into this world to do, to be our sacrifice for sin.
Sunday, 24 December 2023
After Jesus' birth, an angel visited some shepherds to tell them what God had done by sending a Saviour into the world. As they visit Jesus and declare praises to God, we see Mary taking all this in and pondering who Jesus is and what God is doing. What a great example for us to follow!
Sunday, 17 December 2023
Duration: 26 mins 14 secs
As Mary goes to visit Elizabeth there is a real expression of JOY as they share what God has done and is doing in their lives. We too need to have a JOY that comes from the Lord rather than finding it in our circumstances.
Sunday, 10 December 2023
As Mary is told that she will be the mother of the Saviour of the world we see her SUBMITTING herself to God no matter what that will mean for her life. We too need to submit ourselves to God.
Sunday, 03 December 2023
In this passage we have four assurances: 1. Nothing and no one is stronger than God; 2. God's love will never change; 3. Grace always covers sin; and 4. Nothing can separate us from God's love.
Sunday, 26 November 2023
Duration: 32 mins 47 secs
In this passage, Paul is dealing with suffering and pain, something that we all face. Here he talks about how, even though we will face suffering and pain, God is working through all circumstances to make us like his Son, Jesus Christ, and in time will also glorify us.
