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This letter gives us another secret to growth and change to those of us who are feeling a little bit complacent. Maybe we feel a little more bored than blessed when we connect with church … Perhaps we feel a lot more attached to this world than we’d like - (who doesn’t struggle with that?) and looking us straight in the eye Jesus says - “I want you to see your need as you never have before. Then I’d be able to meet your need as I never have before.” John writes this way to the church in Laodicea - “To the angel of the church of Laodicea write, ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds that you’re neither cold nor hot … I wish that you were one or the other … But you don’t realise you’re wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you get from me gold refined in the fire so you can become rich and white clothes to wear so you can cover your shameful nakedness salve to put on your eyes so you can see.” (Revelation 3:14 ff) Not easy words from Jesus but they end with his remarkable promise - “Look! I am standing at the door and I'm constantly knocking. If anyone opens the door I will come in and I’ll fellowship with him; I’ll relate to him, I’ll dine with him and he’ll fellowship with me.” (Revelation 3:20 – Message)
Episodes
Sep 25, 2022
Sep 25, 2022
40 min
We’d love to have you with us this Sunday morning as we look at another of Jesus' most challenging parables with eternal consequences for each of us - Lazarus (no, not him, the other one) and the rich man. If you can’t get to 400 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, you can join us online at CMPonline.online.church.
Sep 18, 2022
Sep 18, 2022
24 min
Join us in-person or online this Sunday as we consider one of Jesus’ most challenging parables, the parable of the shrewd manager. Come ready to have some preconceived ideas about Jesus upended by this surprising story.
Sep 11, 2022
Sep 11, 2022
26 min
We'd love to have you with us this Sunday morning as we gather around God’s word and encourage each other on our journey following Jesus together. We will hear a couple of Jesus’ mini-parables about the joy that comes from the lost being found - hope you can join us!
Sep 4, 2022
Sep 4, 2022
33 min
This Sunday we have a special international guest - Elisha Chowtapalli from India. Elisha is the founder of 'Light Home’, an English school for 'Dalit' children that gives them a quality education, a path out of poverty, and life in Christ. Come and be inspired by this man’s story of transformation and radical love for Jesus and his people.
Aug 28, 2022
Aug 28, 2022
28 min
Jesus tells us to be ready for his arrival like guests at a wedding eagerly awaiting the bridal party. Join us in-person or online this Sunday to hear how we can 'keep our lamps burning’ as we wait for this revolutionary bridegroom who serves his guests himself!
Aug 21, 2022
Aug 21, 2022
28 min
Jesus talked more about money and possessions than just about anything else. In Luke chapter 12, he tells a story about a rich fool whose priorities were all out of whack as a warning to us all. Join us on Sunday morning either in person or online to discover what a truly life-giving relationship with our possessions looks like today.
Aug 14, 2022
Aug 14, 2022
1hr 6 min
Fed up with the disobedience of his people, God puts a plumb line against Israel and finds them wanting with disastrous consequences. Join us this Sunday morning ether in-person or online to hear how we can be saved from a similar fate.
Aug 7, 2022
Aug 7, 2022
29 min
In response to a request from his disciples to teach them to pray, Jesus provides us with a series of examples and mini-parables that make talking to God accessible for everyone. Join us at 10am this Sunday either in person or online for this prayer ‘masterclass’.
Jul 31, 2022
Jul 31, 2022
34 min
Jul 24, 2022
Jul 24, 2022
13 min
Something a little different this Sunday - we will hear from the delightful Tim Keller on how to make sense of tough times in your life.