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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
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
26 min
When confronted with the ultimate betrayal, Jesus has a choice to make. He can call down armies of angels to avenge him, or choose love and forgive. Find out more this Sunday 10am either in person at Bondi Junction or online at CMPonline.online.church.
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
37 min
In our time of fake news and broken promises, is there anywhere we can turn in order to find a trustworthy source of foundational truth in our life? Join us this Mothers Day at 10am either in-person or online as explore how we can have confidence that there is one in whom all God’s promises find their ‘yes' and 'amen'.
Apr 24, 2022
Apr 24, 2022
52 min
How does God work through a drunken and boastful king, a self-respecting queen, a beauty contestant, an obstinate uncle, or a power hungry bureaucrat? Are an overheard plot or timely insomnia just coincidences?
Apr 17, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
31 min
Well, Easter is almost on our doorstep again and this week is Palm Sunday.
So let’s join Jesus on the road into Jerusalem, with all the plots and subplots, wheels within wheels that were turning … amongst the religious leaders, the Romans, the people shouting “Hosanna in the highest” and the inner circle of twelve disciples.
What were they expecting? What are you expecting? What do you hope that any faith you may have in Jesus will deliver you?
Apr 3, 2022
Apr 3, 2022
38 min
Join us this Sunday at 10am for a very special time together. We will share in a Jewish ‘Passover’ meal and learn how this deeply symbolic celebration points us to Jesus, our ‘Passover Lamb’. All welcome.
Mar 27, 2022
Mar 27, 2022
1hr 20 min
As mankind spread 'East of Eden’ our arrogant self-reliance reached peak foolishness in an attempt to build to the heavens and make a name for ourselves. However, God has graciously provided a way for us to reach him without the need for labouring or earning his love. Join us this Sunday at 10am to find out more.
Mar 20, 2022
Mar 20, 2022
1hr 25 min
The story of Noah’s ark is widely known but is often mistaken as a children’s fairy tale. At 10am this Sunday (March 20) we will reconsider this famous story and discover a loving God who brings salvation in the midst of judgement and destruction.
Please note: the sound quality was poor at the start of the sermon due to technical issues, thus it starts part way through.
Mar 13, 2022
Mar 13, 2022
34 min
Join us this Sunday at 10am either in-person or online as we continue our journey through wonderful book of Genesis.
This Sunday we examine the infamous story of Cain and Abel - two brothers with very different heart-attitudes towards God, and challenge ourselves about where our hearts truly lie.
Have a read of Genesis chapter 4, and consider the following...
Discussion Guide