Riverstone Community Church - Mp3 Audio Podcast

27.08.16 And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 4 Speaker: Bruce Buckley Topic: How can I discuss same sex marriage with grace and truth? Duration: 1.01.53 This is a great question! And the answer is in the question! What are your feelings about this issue?Discussion Ideals!You are can, and probably should, have a conversation about this subject. And it is important that you do it well! The topic of ‘same-sex marriage’ should be discussed within the greater story of God’s purposes in creation and redemption. In any meaningful discussion it is important to have some ground rules. Is there such a thing as ‘absolute truth’?There are 3 general viewpoints about ‘truth’. 1. God has the ultimate authority; and everyone submits to Him. 2. Key leaders have the authority; and everyone submits to them. 3. Everyone has equal authority; and everyone is tolerant and accepting each other’s viewpoint. God’s Purpose and Truth!Given an opportunity to discuss things from God’s perspective, try and start at

27.08.16 And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 3 Speaker: Bruce Buckley Topic: How can I have a Christ-Centred Marriage? Duration: 1.09.45 Simple answer! - Complex application!Foundation: 1. Be a Christian! Personally be Christ-centred! 2. Marry a Christian! Together be Christ-centred! 3. The Goal of Christian MarriagesBecoming transformed into Christlikeness! Focus: Some suggestions that might help!Aware: Christ-like Attitude! Care: Christ-like Love & Respect! Prayer: Christ-like Intimacy! YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf

27.08.16 And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 2 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Topic: How can I lay a solid foundation for marriage? Duration: 52.19 Key Verses: Ephesians 3:14-19 Any marriage can work beautifully if both people are willing to..Listen Adapt Be self-sacrificial Commit Laying a solid foundation - is it even possible and does it matter? YES and because God that's why 1. Get to know God - (Jer 9:23-24), (John 17:3), (Matthew 6:33)Read Serve Pray Worship 2. Get to know Yourself - (Psalms 139:23-24), (Gal 5:22-25)Take a breath Get a mentor 3. Get to know Your future Spouse - (1 Cor 7:32-24), (Eph 5:28)Learn them - honestly Learn communication Your goal to love them to the fullest. Not your responsibility…to change them YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf

27.08.16 And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 1 Speaker: Graeme Erb Topic: How can I use my singleness to live for the kingdom of God? Duration: 52.03 Myth #1 The good life begins when I get married. God’s truth: Single life is good because God is good. Myth #2 Single life is too hard. Getting married will make life easier. God’s truth: Marriage is a gift but equally true, singleness is a gift from God. Myth #3 Singleness is a time of transition of waiting until ‘real life’ begins when I get married. God’s truth: Singleness is a calling from Him for now. Myth #4 It’s only when I’m married and have a partner that my life will have purpose and meaning. God’s truth: No one but our Lord Jesus Christ and devoting our lives to Him will bring purpose and meaning. Myth #5 I’ll never be truly happy while I am single. God’s truth: The single life devoted to God is a happy life. Myth #6 It’s better to marry a non-believer than to stay single for life. God’s truth: A believer is not to be yoke

21.08.16 Speaker: Linc Marlow Duration: 29.15 Christ the RedeemerKey Verses: Colossians 1:21-23 - NIV Specific Reconciliation 1. Man's basic problem - (v.21) 2. Christ's Bodily Provision - (v.22) 3. Christ's Blessed Presentation - (v.23), (Romans 8:1) 4. Christ's Bold Proof - (v.23)

14.08.16 Speaker: Linc Marlow Duration: 34.05 Christ's SupremacyKey Verses: Colossians 1:15-20 - ESV General Reconciliation Paul begins by establishing who and what Chrsit is. There are 72 truths about Christ given in these six verses. Paul discusses: 1. The Person of Christ (v.15) 2. The Product of Christ (v.16) 3. The Pre-Existence of Christ (v.17a) 4. The Power of Christ (v.17b) 5. The Preeminence of Christ (v.18) 6. The Pleasure of Christ (v.19) 7. The Peace of Christ (v.20)

7.08.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 34.54 Spiritual Immigration - Domain or Kingdom?Key Verses: Colossians 1:13-14 - NASB Transferred from Darkness to Light

31.07.16 Speaker: Andrew Cowell Duration: 44.01 Walking WorthyKey Verses: Colossians 1:9-12 - NASB Paul's Prayer for the Colossians

24.07.16 Speaker: Kevin Rosolen Duration: 40.29 The Gospel's effect in Colossae Key Verses: Colossians 1:1-8 The big picture: 1. The doctrine of the pre-eminence of Christ (chapters 1 and 2) 2. The believers duty to the pre-eminent Christ (chapters 3 and 4) Colossians: a gentile church Jewish believers as well Who began the church in Colossae? Epaphras, a native of Colossae. He heard while in Ephesus and then took the message to Colossae. Roman, Greek, Phrygian and Jewish lived in Colossae. They worshiped Angels. Gnosticism: views the material world as inherently evil. Was present in Colossae. Paul and Timothy were the authors of Colossians. Paul was in chains. Timothy likely to be visiting Paul at the time in gaol. Paul's prison letters: Colossians 4:18, Ephesians 6:20, Philippians 1:16, Philemon 10. Tychicus delivered the letters Who are the letters addressed to? To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colossal. Faithful brethren are members of the family of God. A living hope

17.07.16 Speaker: Eric Gordon Duration: 32.42 Job Choices and Consequences Key Verses: Ephesians 6:5-9

10.07.16 Speaker: Andrew Cowell Duration: 42.52 Friends and FriendshipsKey Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Colossians 3:12-14

3.07.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 31.29 Vision and Mission Key Verses: Acts 11:19-26 What does being a Christian mean? Christian Disciple Vision Mission Goal is to make clones of Christ

26.06.16 Speaker: Brett Davis Duration: 39.02 Functioning in the Body of Christ Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 There are 7 gifts that are given to some to do:Ministering Exhortation Giving Teaching Showing mercy Faith Evangelism No member should compare or contrast themselves with any other member Diversity does not suggest inferiority Unity without diversity would produce uniformity, and uniformity tends to produce death': Warren Wiersbe 1 Corinthians 12:21-26Diversity in the body is evidence of God's wisdom (v24) Some parts of the body need to be honoured more than others (v25) God desires that there be no division in the church (v25) 1 Corinthians 12:27-31It is God who bestows the gifts (v28) Eagerly desire the greater gifts (v31) 1. Know your gift/s 2. Encourage others in their gifts 3. Use your gift for God Mark 10:41-45 Use your gifts to benefit others, not yourself. Serve others and serve God. This is true greatness.

19.06.16 Speaker: Linc Marlow Duration: 30.55 Your Children and God's Reflection Key Verses: Psalm 127 - NLT 1. Give your Children Spiritual Direction 2. Give Your Children Loving Discipline 3. Help them choose God's path

12.06.16 Speaker: Hayden Scott Duration: 33.55 Husbands and Wives Key Verses: Ephesians 5:21-33 - NLT Why are roles important? In the beginning - Genesis 2:18, Genesis 3:16, Genesis 3:17-19 Wives and the home - Proverbs 14:1, Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 31:10-31 Intimacy - 1 Corinthians 7:1-4 Additional verses for Husbands - 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:19 Leadership and Submission - 1 Peter 3:1-6, Colossians 3:18, Ephesians 5:21-33 Issues? 1. Misinterpretation 2. Submission and Equal Worth? 3. Roman culture

5.06.16 Speaker: Warwick Gummerson Duration: 39.35 Why choose Christ? - A belief to die for Key Verses: 1 Peter 3:8-16 - ESV

29.05.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 41.57 Divorce and Remarriage Key Verses: Jeremiah 3:1-10 Document on website Towards a Biblical perspective on marriage, divorce and remarriage. 1. God's overall plan for people includes marriage. 2. Physical intimacy, by and itself does not constitute marriage - (Exodus 22:16-17) 3. God intends for marriage to be life long - Matt 19:4-6, 1 Cor 7:10-11 4. What God joined together, He commanded men not to separate. 5. Scripture permits but does nor encourage divorce - Deut 24:1-4, Mal 2:16, Jer 3:8, Eze 23:17-19, Hos 2:2, Matt 1:19, Matt 5:32, Matt 19:8-9, 1 Cor 7:13-15 6. In some cases God permits remarriage - Deut 24:1-4, Matt 5:32, Matt 19:9, 1 Cor 7:15, 1 Cor 7:27-28 7. Divorce severs the original marriage relationship, though the believer is exhorted to either seek reconciliation or else remain unmarried - Deut 24:1-4, John 4:16-18, 1 Cor 7:10-11, Deut 24:4 8. What about the "guilty" party? - Matt 5:32, Matt 19:9, John 8:10-11 9. God permits believers who

22.05.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 39.06 Marriage and Honouring God1. Defining marriage 2. Enjoying marriage 3. Supporting marriage 1. Defining marriage:Marriage is a covenant of companionship, a commitment between one man and one woman, before a Holy God, for life Matthew 19:3-6, Genesis 2:22-25A wife is a gift to the man. A partnership. A companionship. Completely at ease. Completely vulnerable. Completely honest. Equality of worth, value and importance. Ezra 10:2. 2. Enjoying marriage:Centre on Christ: Ephesians 5:21-33 Forgive freely: Matthew 18:21-35 Pursue romantically: Revelation 2:1-7 Appreciate effort: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Express love: Song of Solomon 3. Supporting marriage:Galatians 6:2 - carry one another's burdens. Pray Honour Offer

15.05.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 39.57 Singleness and Honouring God Key Verses: Galatians 3:26-29

8.05.16 Speaker: Phillip Gummerson Duration: 38.26 Not a normal Mother's Day message Key Verses: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 9-11, 20-28 - NLT I'm Talking about prayer Hebrews 13:18-19 - NIV Matthew 9:35-38 - NIV Get some space, forget about yourself, remember who your talking to, confess freely, Ask fearlessly, Be thankful.