I love sermon illustrations. People connect to stories. And the church has the best stories bar none. Great illustrations move the heart. Poor ones annoy like blow flies. The key distinguishing feature is they amplify the Big Idea of our Bible passage. They show us what the preacher’s message looks and feels like in the flesh.
What is so mysterious and profound is that God provided the Lamb that was to be sacrificed for the sins of his people. Jesus is both the Good Shepherd and the Lamb of God.
It’s possible that the vibe term calendars send out to high schoolers, parents and perhaps even team leaders is that the big thing about youth group is the fun and the food and the friendship. That’s what’s on. That’s why you go. Our advertising can fail at the timeless balancing act of faith and fun.
Sometimes the way children express things can be very cute or at times sound funny, but taking their issues seriously is important. Be careful not to belittle or make light of a child’s doubts. (From 2016)
The book communicates a humble, clear, and hopeful message: that the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor. Strickland is not the deliverer and counsellor, not me, not you, and not a counselling relationship or counselling method. As instrumental as these people and methods are, and as obviously loving and skilful as Strickland is, the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor.
Why it matters that we be all things to all people, across all the diversity of Australian society.
Why it matters that we be all things to all people, across all the diversity of Australian society.
Understanding and teaching the Bible can be hard work so it feels like a win to find a resource that can help us do it well.
From ‘The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God’ TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025 at Cross Culture Church Melbourne.
From 'The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God' TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025.
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Part of a 2021 national campaign encouraging people to explore the historical evidence for Jesus Christ.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
I love sermon illustrations. People connect to stories. And the church has the best stories bar none. Great illustrations move the heart. Poor ones annoy like blow flies. The key distinguishing feature is they amplify the Big Idea of our Bible passage. They show us what the preacher’s message looks and feels like in the flesh.
Many of us, perhaps all of us, need help when it comes to prayer. We may struggle with a lack of discipline in prayer, with a constantly distracted mind while we are praying, with only praying small prayers, or maybe with praying very little at all. I am quite confident that wherever you are at with prayer, Peter Adam’s Prayerfulness will be an immense help.
Why it matters that we be all things to all people, across all the diversity of Australian society.
The Epistles for Kids Project is ambitious. In my opinion it is also the most significant children’s ministry development in the past 40 years.
What is so mysterious and profound is that God provided the Lamb that was to be sacrificed for the sins of his people. Jesus is both the Good Shepherd and the Lamb of God.
It’s possible that the vibe term calendars send out to high schoolers, parents and perhaps even team leaders is that the big thing about youth group is the fun and the food and the friendship. That’s what’s on. That’s why you go. Our advertising can fail at the timeless balancing act of faith and fun.
The book communicates a humble, clear, and hopeful message: that the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor. Strickland is not the deliverer and counsellor, not me, not you, and not a counselling relationship or counselling method. As instrumental as these people and methods are, and as obviously loving and skilful as Strickland is, the Lord is our deliverer and counsellor.
