Life in a fallen world We live in a fallen world, where things aren’t as they should be. Mass shooting in the US This year alone there have been 250 mass shooting in the US. According to the Washington Post, …

Ecclesiastes is a Wisdom Book and is also Scripture Now I am recapping a little here when I say that Ecclesiastes is a Wisdom Book. Together with the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Job and Song of Solomon. These 5 books …

Wealth and possessions Australians are generally among the wealthiest people in the world. According to one report, Australians in 2021 topped the world rankings for median wealth per person. The same report also highlighted the fact that in Australia almost …

What are you living for? I’m aware that there are two main groups here today, that I’m speaking to. First, there’s the regulars of Chatswood Baptist Church, here in one sense, because you’re here for church! But also because it’s …

Watch your step Have you ever had to be very careful where you stepped, where and how you placed your foot? Maybe you’ve been crossing a stream and had to step from one rock to the next to get across. …

  The teacher sees the overwhelming futility of life, despairs and despondent and wonders how to respond. Good morning Would you please join me as i ask for God’s help in prayer? Dear Heavenly Father We thank you that all …

The Great Resignation Many of us have probably come across the term ‘the great resignation’ over the past year. It was coined by Professor Andrew Klotz in the US as he predicted up to 40% of the global workforce would retire …

Introduction The passage that has just been read speaks loudly to me. I spent my early adult years with my identity and my worth tied up exclusively with work, pleasure and possessions. I was all about having a good time …

Life is fleeting This year in October is my 60th birthday which is in my mind a significant milestone. A significant milestone Not only am I not a young man anymore, but soon, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, I won’t …

1. Everything must change There are moments in life where everything changes for a person. When you get married When you get married you can’t just go on living as though you are still single. You have another person to …