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, 04 December 2022
As we think about Christmas, four words stand out: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. Leading up to Christmas we are going to spend time looking at these words and what they mean for us today. We start with HOPE. In Hebrews, we are told that HOPE is like an anchor for our souls. This anchor is not grounded in the crust of the earth but fixed in heaven where Jesus our high priest is. HOPE is always found in Jesus and not in ourselves.
Sunday, 27 November 2022
Duration: 22 mins 36 secs
Jesus is saying in this passage that we can be hypocritical, not only in what we say, but in our hearing as well, which does not line up with what we do. We will face storms in our lives and it is at these times that our foundation of faith in Jesus is tested. Our relationship with Jesus needs to be on a firm foundation and not on one that gives way easily when things get tough.
Sunday, 20 November 2022
Duration: 31 mins 46 secs
This passage shows the important aspects of love that we are challenged to apply to our lives as we connect with others. Love enriches, edifies and endures. What aspects of love do you need to work on in your life?
Sunday, 13 November 2022
Duration: 26 mins 30 secs
As Christians, our purpose is to love God and have love for one another. We can't say we love God and not be in a good relationship with others. As we use our gifts to serve the church, in sharing our love and compassion for others, we are also serving Christ.
Sunday, 06 November 2022
Duration: 19 mins 45 secs
In this section of scripture, we are told that if we are to remain in Jesus then we will grow in 3 ways. UP in our relationship with CHRIST. IN with our relationship with others in the CHURCH and OUT as we share God's love and the gospel with the COMMUNITY.
Sunday, 30 October 2022
Duration: 33 mins 30 secs
In chapter 9 we come to the end of the introduction from Solomon. Onwards from chapter 10 we get the short pithy wise sayings that can help us in life. In chapter 9 we are invited to either dine with Lady Wisdom, who will bring us life, or eat with Lady Folly, who will bring us death. The choice is ours. Which party are you going to attend?
Sunday, 23 October 2022
Duration: 32 mins 37 secs
There are many forms of wealth in this world, but there is one thing that money can't buy and that is a relationship with God. Jesus told us to seek first the Kingdom of God and everything else would be given to us. In chapter 8 of Proverbs, we are told to seek wisdom and allow God to look after the rest.
Sunday, 16 October 2022
Duration: 24 mins 43 secs
As Solomon turns again to the topic of adultery we can see him warning his son to be on his guard against temptation. Today we turn to that broader topic of temptation and consider what the Bible has to say to us as we face our own temptation.
Sunday, 02 October 2022
Duration: 30 mins 28 secs
In this passage, Solomon gives fatherly advice to his son and instructs him on three types of people to avoid becoming. First, the one who makes foolish promises of repaying a loan of another that they can't repay. Second, someone who is lazy and unproductive and third, a person who is a liar. We too would do well to listen to God's warning to us.
Sunday, 25 September 2022
Duration: 30 mins 57 secs
In this passage there are warnings about the high cost of immorality where things that are sweet can turn sour, where gain can turn to loss, where purity can lead to pollution and freedom can lead to bondage. All our actions are in full view of the Lord and we need to rely on Jesus being in our lives to guide and direct us on the right path to salvation.
