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, 03 November 2024
In this passage James focuses our attention on the trials and difficulties that come into our lives. None of us like to face those difficult times, but when we give them to God, He can bring growth and maturity through them.
Sunday, 27 October 2024
Duration: 20 mins 51 secs
In this passage Paul gets us to look beyond the worries and troubles of this world and fix our eyes into eternity, God's New Heaven and New Earth.
Sunday, 20 October 2024
As Paul finishes his letter he is thankful to all those who ministered alongside him. In this chapter, we see people using their gifts, serving the church and working together all for the glory of God. What about us?
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Duration: 22 mins 18 secs
Paul has been reflecting on the ministry that the Gentiles received from the Jewish Christians. Now the Gentile Christians have the opportunity to return the favour and serve those in Jerusalem. What a joy it is to give and receive ministry as we serve Jesus.
Sunday, 06 October 2024
Duration: 30 mins 54 secs
In this passage, Paul reminds us of the of the call that Jesus places upon all of our lives, that is, to be MINISTERS to the grace given to us. We do this in word and action as we lead others to Jesus and they trust themselves to Him.
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Duration: 31 mins 25 secs
As Paul closes this section on how we live together in church community, he has outlined what that looks like. It involves us Receiving one another and not judging each other (14:1-12), building others up in the Lord (14:13-23) and setting out to follow Jesus' example of service, by pleasing others rather than ourselves (15:1-7). We do this as we read the scriptures and pray for one another.
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Duration: 30 mins 10 secs
Even though each Christian belongs to Jesus and is accountable to Him, we still have the responsibility to build others up in the faith. We do this in love as we serve Christ, rather than bringing judgement upon others.
Sunday, 01 September 2024
Duration: 25 mins 45 secs
This parable that Jesus tells is known as the Prodigal Son. As we consider this parable, I want our focus not to be on the son, but rather on the Father. We could call this parable, the Faithful Father. God is obviously the Father in this story and we see him; PROVIDING for his children, being PATIENT with his son and having a POSITIVE influence on his son's life.
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?
