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Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 6: In The Theatre Of War

In the concluding part of this series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston looks at perhaps the most famous passage of the entire book, which inspires us to put on the "whole armour of God".

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 4: A Productive Detour!

Have you ever experienced your train of thought being derailed by another thought?  That's what happened to the apostle Paul as he wrote his letter to the Church of God in Ephesus - but thankfully for us it was a very productive detour, as Brian Johnston explains in this fourth talk of six-part series on Ephesians.

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 3: Paul's Opening Prayer

In this third episode of a six-part series on the book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston takes an in-depth look at one of the great prayers of the apostle Paul in which he prays that the recipients of the letter will come to experience more of God personally - that's still our prayer 2,000 years later!

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 2: To The Praise Of His Glorious Grace

In this second in a six-part series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian moves on to look at one of the most amazing things in the whole of our Bibles - the grace of God!

Experiencing God in Ephesians Part 1: Filling and Made Full Of

We commence another six-part series this week and it's another New Testament letter, but this time written by Paul the Apostle to the Church of God in Ephesus.  In his first talk, Brian Johnston explores the meaning of a concept that occurs in this letter more than once - filling. 

The Book of James Part 6: God And The Doctor!

In this final part of a six-part series on the New Testament letter written by the apostle James, Brian Johnston concludes by looking at the fifth and final chapter which includes a topic that is still of great interest today - healing.

The Book of James Part 5: Believers Behaving Badly?

In the penultimate podcast of this series of six, Bible teacher Brian Johnston takes a look at the fourth chapter of the Bible letter by James.  It's a sobering read as it forces Christians to look at their lives and whether they are distinctively different from the world! 

The Book of James Part 4: Taming The Tongue

In the fourth part of this six-part series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston moves into a discussion of the third chapter of the Bible book of James. In the last chapter, the focus was "idle faith" but now it turns to "idle speech" and the huge power that our tongues have, for good or for ill.

The Book of James Part 3 - Salvation: By Faith or Works?

In this third part of this six-part series, Bible teacher Brian Johnston focuses on the second part of James chapter two.  It contains verses that have caused controversy for centuries.  At the root of it is the key question - does salvation come through faith or by works? 

The Book of James Part 2 - Showing Favouritism

This episode is the second in a six part series looking at the book of James. Part two focuses on the opening verses of the second chapter of the book which deal with the tricky topic of favouritism - God does not play favourites and neither should we!

The Book Of James Part 1 - Dealing With Tough Times

This week marks the beginning of a new year and the beginning of a new series as well. Today we begin a six part series looking at the book of James. Part one focuses on the first chapter of the book which is predominantly about how we deal with trials and tribulations in our lives. It's fitting that we look at how to deal with both the good times and the hard times that we may face in the year ahead on this first podcast of the year. Join with Brian now for this teaching.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 6 - The Splendour Of The Architect

Anyone can build a house, but it takes a special kind of person to plan out a really good design for a house. Famous buildings are often known best by the name of the architect who designed them and never by those who worked on constructing it. Join Brian as he finishes off this series about Jesus and Son over God's house by looking at how Jesus is worthy of so much honour because of His role as the architect of God's House.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 5 - The Greatest Ever Example Of Faithfulness

Why is it important that there be someone who is faithful in a position over God's house? Consider how many fatherless houses there are today and how big an impact that has on the children. Jesus must be more faithful than that, right? Join us as we look at just how faithful Jesus is a the Son over God's House.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 4 - The Fellow Over God's Fellowship

You hear Christians talking about fellowship a lot, but what does that word really mean and why is it so important to know that we can be called fellows of Christ? Join Bible teacher, Brian Johnston as he looks into this important topic this week.

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 3 - Jesus As A Royal Son of David's Dynasty

In part 3 of our series on Jesus as Son over God's House, Brian Johnston looks at Jesus' position in history as a descendent of David, the famous king of Israel who penned many the Psalms. 

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 2 - The Exulted Purifier of Sins

The subject for part 2 of our series about Jesus as Son over God's house is taken from Hebrews 1:3 where it says that Jesus sat down at God's right hand in heaven after He had made purification for sins. Today we are looking at that idea of Jesus as being the one who not only purified our sins, but also now occupies a uniquely exalted position in heaven. 

Jesus: Son Over God's House Part 1 - The Difference Between Servants and Sons

This is the beginning of a new series by Brian Johnston about Jesus' unique position as Son over God's house. The series will look at what Jesus being God's Son house means to us as Christians and can mean to anyone who believes in Him for their salvation. Today's episode looks at the difference between a servant in a house and the son of the head of the house. 

Who Am I Part 5 - Eternally Loved

This is the last week in our five part series on the topic of Who Am I, a series exploring our identity from God's perspective. Today we round off our study by exploring the idea that only an infinite and eternal God could be capable of loving His creation with an eternal love - and that's just how God loves us: eternally. Join us as Brian Johnston shows God's love for you as laid out in scripture.

Who Am I Part 4 - Greatly Blessed

Because we are fully forgiven, as we looked at last week, we are given some amazing promises by God. This week Brian looks at exactly what blessings some of those promises give those who have believed in the Lord Jesus for their salvation. Join us for this week's exciting look at the bountiful blessings of an infinite God on His people.

Who Am I Part 3 - Fully Forgiven

Last week we looked at how God sees us as being not just broken by sin but actually spiritually dead because of it. What a sad world we would live in if that was the only message of the Bible! Thankfully, this week are able to explore the idea that despite being dead in our sins, we can be fully forgiven of them and made alive! Join Brian Johnston as we look at how you can receive God's forgiveness together.

Who Am I Part 2 - Deeply Fallen

Today we are looking at the idea that sin causes God to see us as being not just broken, but actually dead. This idea that we are a fallen creation is vital in understanding our position before God and our relationship to Him. Join us as we look at this important subject.

Who Am I Part 1 - Wonderfully Made

Join Brian Johnston as he begins a new, five part series exploring how God thinks about us as not only humans, but as His creations. Over the next six weeks we will be placing our identity in reference to God's perspective because it is only when we know how God sees us that we can really answer the question: "Who am I?"

No Compromise Part 6 - Resisting the Devil

Are we suffering from stockhom syndrome, failing to resist the devil who holds us captive? We could very well be doing his will with no resistance in this day and age, without even realizing it. Brian discusses our resistance to the devil in this finale to No Compromise

No Compromise Part 4 - A love that's real

Gold, silver and diamonds can be tested to see if they're truly real, but what about love? Can love be tested to be found true and pure?

No Compromise Part 3 - What would you do for $10,000,000

Some people would be willing to do almost anything for the right amount of money. But if somebody offered you $10,000,000, would you hold firm to your convictions? Or would you compromise your principles to become a multimillionaire?

No Compromise Part 2 - Conformed to the World

Sometimes it can be hard to maintain a Christian behaviour in day to day life. We as Christians need to strive to become like Paul, never conforming to the world, always looking to Christ as our example.

No Compromise Part 1 - Is obedience really too hard?

Join us in this new series, which kicks off with a wonderful love story, while we discuss whether or not obedience is just too hard these days.

God's 5 Loves Part 5 - God's Conditional Love

We always hear that God's love is "unconditional" but is this really true? Brian answers this difficult question in the final segment of God's 5 Loves.

No Compromise - Is obedience really too hard?

God's 5 Loves Part 4 - God's Love For His Children

We know that God loves his children very much but what does it take to be a child of God? And does God really love everybody in the world equally? Find out as Brian investigates this in the penultimate episode of God's Five Loves.

God's 5 Loves Part 3 - Hating sin yet loving the sinner

We've heard it said that God hates sin but loves the sinner, however is this true? Brian looks into the bible to decipher the answer of another aspect of God's amazing and powerful love.

God's 5 Loves Part 2 - Love, sweet love

It's easy to take a sentimental view on God's love nowadays, however Brian takes us back to the bible to help us see God's great, holy great love for us.

Christmas Special 2013 - Part 1

Join Brian as he discusses truths from the bible that we often think about as Christmas draws close.

God's 5 Loves Part 1 - A Two Way Street

Join Brian as he takes on the challenge of exploring God's vast and unimaginable love for us.

Seven Ideas That Changed the World Part 7 - How Christianity Makes Sense of Suffering

Everybody experiences suffering. No matter what you believe about the world, you have to be able to account for that fact. Maybe you are an atheist and believe that there is no meaning in suffering - things happen and whether they are good or bad is a matter of opinion. But most people live as though there are absolute rights and wrongs and therefore need to give a reason for why bad things happen to good people. Listen to Brian explain just how Christianity uniquely explains the seeming injustice of bad things happening to good people.

Seven Ideas That changed the World Part 6 - Christianity Gives A Dignity To Human Life that Nothing Else Can Match

One of the most important aspects of any worldview is how it teaches you to view and interact with other humans. Does your worldview account for reality? Join Brian Johnston as he compares Christianity to other worldviews and lays out how it is uniquely suited to explain the high value that we all instinctively put on human life.

Seven Ideas That Changed The World Part 5 - You Can't Work Your Way To Heaven

Every current and past religion except Christianity teaches that you can be saved by doing or saying certain things. If those religions were true, what a terrible situation they would put us in! Listen is as Brian explains why no amount of good deeds could ever be enough to satisfy God and the good news that only Jesus can offer.

Seven Ideas That Changed The World Part 4 - Christianity Explains The Universe Better Than Atheism

For many years atheist have been trying to convince the world that in order to be a Christian you have to be willing to check your brain at the door because no rational person could seriously believe in the truth claims that it makes. If the claims of these atheists are true then there is no meaning in the universe. This idea runs contrary to the intuition of every single one of us. We all feel as though there must be some greater meaning in our lives. Listen in as Brian explains why our lives DO have a meaning and that meaning can only be understood in light of the Christian worldview.

Seven Ideas That Changed The World Part 3 - The Cosmos Had A Beginning And Was Fine Tuned

Where did we come from? Where did the cosmos come from? Has it always been there or did it have a beginning? Why does it seem like the world was designed to meet our every need? These are questions that man has asked for millennia - ever since we first looked up at the night sky and were amazed at its beauty. The questions might be ancient, but can we know the answers today? Join Brian Johnston as he endeavours to bring some clarity to the discussion on our origins.

Seven Ideas That Changed The World Part 2 - God Once Lived Among Us

In part two of our series on ideas that have changed the world we are looking at the idea that God once lived among us. Jesus is the only religious leader in history that claimed to be deity. Some prominent skeptics have claimed that there is enough evidence to say that Jesus was not a real historical person, let alone that He was God incarnate. To make that kind of statement is to ignore the mountains of evidence to the contrary. When evaluating the idea of whether Jesus is God or not you must first cut out your presuppositions and come to the question ready to openly and honestly weigh the evidence. Join Brian as he examines the question of whether or not Jesus truly existed and if so, whether He was who He claimed to be.