Why did Paul receive so much opposition? Should I tell someone who isn’t a Christian that they’re wrong? Should babies be baptised? Join David and I on week 9 of our journey through the book of Acts. This week we read Acts 17 through the first half of chapter 19. Grab your Bibles and come read with us.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60 sermons on @revchris7, and make sure to...

Should there be leadership in the church? Why does Paul circumcise Timothy? Why doesn’t the Spirit let the apostles preach in certain places?  Come join David and I this week as we continue reading through the book of acts. On this episode, we read Acts 15:22 through 17:10, discussing topics including church unity and individual identity. So grab your Bibles, and come read with us.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already,...

Why does Paul have two names? What is predestination? Why don’t Christians follow Jewish Law? Join David and I as we continue in our reading the book of Acts. This week we cover topics including Paul's Jewish vs. Roman name, whether God has already decided who is saved and why Christians don't necessarily follow the law of the Old Testament. If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60...

Why do bad things happen? Are bad things a sign of God not being with us? Does God lead us to judge sinfulness? Join David and I on week 6 of our journey through the book of Acts. This week, join us as we read through and discuss the death of James, Peter's imprisonment and the death of King Herod. Note from producers: Early historian Josephus also records Herod's death after an inexplicable illness ( Josephus (c. 1760) Antiquities of the Jews. Translated by Whiston, William.). If you want...

Why did early Christians become Jews?  What did Peter's vision mean?  Why were unclean animals made clean?  This week David and I grapple with some heavy topics as we continue our way through Acts. Join us as we read about the revelation to Peter and his visit with Cornelius. Come read with us! Note from the producers: Charles Grandison Finney is said to have popularised alter calls in conjunction with abolition ("The Call to Conversion: Why Faith Is Always Personal but Never Private" by...

Can you be baptised but not have the Holy Spirit?  Did miracles really happen?  Do miracles still happen? This week David and I discuss some passages that strike us differently reading this time through. Join us as we read and tell stories of miraculous transportation, healing and hearing from the Spirit.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60 sermons on @revchris7, and make sure...

How can a god of love also be a god of judgement?  Why do people reject Jesus? Does Jesus stand or sit at the hand of the Father? Join David and I for this week's episode as we continue reading through the book of Acts and wrestle with themes including judgement, persistent prayer and declaring the truth. Grab your Bible, and come read with us.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for...

What does it mean to break bread? Do miracles still happen? How can we encourage one another? Join David and I this week as read about the first miracles performed by the apostles after Jesus's death. Passages in todays readings are Acts 2:42 through the end of chapter 4. Come read with us! Note from producers:  the evangelical leader referenced at 55:00 is Shane Claiborne.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure...

Who wrote the book of Acts? What does it mean to speak in tongues?  What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? David and I are back with our first episode of Season 3! This season, join us as we read through the book of Acts. This week's episode explores the basics of the book as we read from Acts 1 through Acts 2:41, discussing the early church, the apostles and what it means to speak in tongues. Come read with us! If you want to support further podcasts, please consider...

How can I have peace in today's world?  What is God's peace?  How can I spread peace? Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. Until then, please enjoy a selection of sermons from Chris's church, Saint Saviours Wendell Park. Today's sermon comes from guest speaker Simon Jenkins and disusses the peace of God. Primary readings discussed in this sermon include Philippians 4:7 and the blessing in Isaiah 6. If you want to support further podcasts, please consider...

How does God use dreams?  Why does God speak through dreams and signs? How can I know if God is speaking to me?  We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris complete recording Season 3. Today's sermon looks at how God may use dreams and signs to guide his people, and how to trust in God's love and peace. If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60...

Why does the Bible often talk about vineyards?  What does God's grace mean?  Is being good enough? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris complete recording Season 3. Today's sermon looks at how the parable of the workers found in Matthew's gospel, chapter 20.  "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." - Paul in the letter to the Ephesians...

Why doesn't Jesus just always perform miracles?  Why does God use humans to work alongside him? Why do Christians give money? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sb ermons while David and Chris complete recording Season 3.  Today's sermon looks at how God wants to work with us and through us. Readings referenced in this episode are taken from John 4.    If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow...

Why does Jesus say "Get behind me Satan" to Peter?  What does it mean to deny yourself and pick up your cross?  What does it look like to live as a Christian? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris compelte recording Season 3.  Today's sermon follows on from last week's episode, looking at Jesus and Peter.  Readings referenced in this episode are taken from Exodus 3:1-15, Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28.  If you want to support further podcasts,...

Did Jesus say he was God?  What does Son of Man mean?  Why does Peter call Jesus "Messiah"? We are continuing to post a selection of Chris's sermons while David and Chris compelte recording Season 3.  Today's sermon was recorded Sunday, 27 August 2023 and explores who Jesus is and the value of seeing God as God.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60 sermons on @revchris7, and make...

Is following Christ easy?  What does it look like to follow Jesus? How do I follow Christ daily? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon discusses the cost of discipleship, pulling texts from 2 Kings 2 and Matthew 8. If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on...

What does it mean to be found in Christ? Is Jesus really God?  Do I really have to be Christian to be saved? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon discusses how we are found in Christ, with passages taken from Iasiah 26, John chapters 10 and 14, and 2 Peter chapter 2.   If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on...

What is sin? Why does sin matter? What does righteousness mean? Chris and David are currently still preparing episodes for Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives. Today's sermon is taken from the first Sunday of Lent 2023. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." - from the letter to the Romans If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on...

Why don't I feel loved? Does God really love me? Why can't I hear God's voice? Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon is taken from Easter 2023, and looks at how God calls each of us by name and tells us we are loved. The reading discussed in this episode are taken from John 20. If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on...

Does God really love me?  Is Jesus sitting or standing at the right hand of God? What does it mean to be full of the Holy Spirit? Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon is about how Jesus is with you as your biggest advocate and closest friend, with readings discussed taken from John 14 and Acts 7.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider...

 How do I stop feeling so alone?  Why does Jesus say he will not leave us as orphans?  What is the purpose of the Holy Spirit?  Chris and David are currently still recording Season 3, the book of Acts. During the interim, please enjoy listening to Chris's sermons from the archives.  Today's sermon looks at the role of the Holy Spirit, how God brings us into his presence and can save us from adopting an "orphan spirit." If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on...

Does God make bad thing happen? If there is a God, why do bad things happen? Can God help me when things are going wrong in my life? Chris and David are currently off recording Season 3, the book of Acts. In the meantime, we'll be uploading a  few of Chris's sermons. Today's sermon discusses how God can transform evil into good.  If you want to support further podcasts, please consider supporting me on Patreon! If you're not already, make sure to follow me on instagram for 60 sermons on...

Is God testing me? Why does God tell Abraham to kill Isaac? Chris and David are currently off recording Season 3, the book of Acts. In the meantime, we'll be uploading a  few of Chris's sermons. Today's sermon explores the story of Abraham and Isaac (Genisis 22), Abraham's faith in God and the foreshadowing of Jesus at Calvary.  "By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,  even though...

Why does it feel like John has two endings? Why did the disciples struggle to recognize the resurrected Jesus? Is it helpful to read a book of the Bible all at once? This week David and I wrap up the gospel of John! Thank you for joining us every week as we read through this gospel. If you want us to continue with this podcast, please get in touch and let us know what book you want us to dive into next. But for now, grab your Bibles for the final episode of season two, and come read with us...

Why did Jesus have to die? How does Jesus’s death “pay” for my sins? What is penal substitution? Is God wrathful? How do we have God’s peace? Come read with David and I as we near the end of our time in John's gospel. This week we finish off chapter 19 and read through to Jesus appearing to Mary. We have some great discussions on atonement theory and God's peace, so grab your Bibles and come read with us! Notes from today's episode:  The painting Chris references is by Eugène Burnand and is...