GCS Podcast

What does your life with Christ look like? Does it mirror Him, or do you feel there are changes that need to be made in order for that to happen? And if it doesn’t look like Christ, what is keeping you from being the person that God wants you to be?

Every Christian is called by God to a specific purpose. But, what does it mean to be “called”? In a sense, as Christians we are all called to Christ, to follow and obey Him. He made that clear when He said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me in Luke 9:23. The call to Jesus Himself is the ultimate call on our lives, but what does that mean? Do you ever feel that your lifestyle gets in the way of your calling, and what work needs to be done in your life to make sure you are the person He wants you to be.

Let's join Tony as he presents a message on setting aside uncertainty, embarrassment and acting in obedience and conviction.

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If you think Christianity faces an uphill battle today, just look at the daunting task the early church faced. How did pain and persecution in the early days of Christianity help spread the Gospel, and how did the convictions of first century Christians conquer the world?

A faithful witness is one who is credible on a particular subject because of their experience, which shows in their convictions. Every believer is commissioned to bring people to Jesus. The Lord is not asking us to do something impossible or impractical, but what does it mean and how do we to go about it?

Conviction is a powerful motivator, and it is what is needed today in a world filled with difficult questions and very few answers. What kind of process is needed to bring a person to faith in Christ?

Let's join Tony as he breaks down the process of drawing a non-Christian to Christ through six easy to understand steps using an agricultural model.

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When you hear the word ‘WORSHIP’, what comes to your mind? What comes to your mind when you think of worshipping and glorifying God? In the Christian recording industry, the words ‘WORSHIP’ and ‘MUSIC’ have almost become synonymous. Even church terminology has changed over time to call the role of the Music Minister a Worship Leader or Worship Pastor. Though “worship music” is beneficial, has our focus on it caused us to define worship too narrowly?

The role of music and singing in Christian worship is biblical and plays a vital role in the life of God’s people. Today, we often chatter back and forth about different types of worship, whether its traditional, contemporary, or charismatic. But have you ever sat down and really contemplated what it means to “worship God?” Why do we sing, pray and kneel before God? Is God pleased with the way we worship? If God is the centre of existence, maybe we should learn what He really expects from us. In another perspective, if man creates and directs his own existence, why bother worshipping anything!  

Let's join Tony as he looks at the topic of Biblical worship from an angle you may never have considered.

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Barriers between differing world views can be substantial and reaching across them is not an easy task. But do you ever wonder if reaching across those barriers is even possible in today’s society?

There are many reasons that Christians share for not being able to evangelise. 

...'Saying the wrong thing'
...'Feeling scared'
...'Believing the person is not ready'
...'Not wanting to offend'
...'Evangelism is not my spiritual gift'
...'Too busy!'

These are excuses we are all familiar with, as fear of the unknown and rejection are common. But, while fear is often a cause for not doing evangelism, could there be other reasons why we do not evangelise? How can Christians present the Gospel in a world that is often resistant to Christian beliefs? 

Let's join Tony as he exposes some wrong definitions of evangelism and examines how this stop Christians from proclaiming the Gospel.

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We live in a world plagued by fear. People worrying about illness, income, employment and the future. The Coronavirus outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while, which will cause people to feel anxious, depressed or frustrated. Yet fears crept into our hearts long before we ever heard about COVID-19.

Are you worried about the Coronavirus, and the effect it may have on your life? There’s so much uncertainty in the world at the moment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. What can we do to get through this difficult time without panicking? Is faith a viable answer, and what does that mean?

Let's join Tony as he looks at the life of King David, and how he overcame fear and anxiety when faced with a crisis.

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Many people doubt the existence of God, and yet many more doubt the existence of the devil. This is the cunning way our enemy works, and that’s just the way he likes it for now. So, why is the devil so fanatically committed to hindering the spread of the Gospel?

When you look at the lives of the early Christians, how does that make you feel? Have you ever experienced for yourself the thrill of personally sharing the Gospel with someone? It has been said that the Christian life without regularly proclaiming the Gospel to non-believers is settling for, and living in, God’s second best! How does that statement make you feel?

Let's join Tony as he looks at the topic of “What motivates the devil to stop evangelism?”, and how proclaiming the Gospel can bring unspeakable “Life” to those who share it.

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The need for evangelism and the environment of a post-modern culture raise interesting questions. How has the role of evangelism changed in the last decade? Is there still a need for evangelism, and how does one share the Gospel in a culture that is so divisive? 

God has called each of us to partner in His redemptive plan for the world. Some of the greatest joys in the Christian life come from making Jesus known to those who don't yet know Him personally. And yet, if you say the word “evangelism”, most Christians think it means memorising a technique to use on victims! The truth is that evangelism is simply the “proclamation of the Gospel” – but how do we do that?

Let's join Tony as he shares empowering insights and practical strategies to stir you up to reach out to the lost with the Gospel.

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The apostle Peter told believers to, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” But in these changing and very strange times that directive can be very difficult. How do we respond to a generation that is lost and appears to enjoy its quandary?

How many times have you heard the Gospel in a sermon, book, or conversation? If you’ve been a Christian, even for a short time, you have likely heard the Gospel hundreds of times. Yet, many of us still struggle to articulate the truths of the Gospel in a simple, coherent, and intelligible way. 

How does the topic of evangelism make you feel? Does the thought of evangelism make you want to run away and hide? Why don’t we share the Gospel more than we do, and what makes evangelism so universally difficult?

Let's join Tony as he sheds some light on how we can gently and lovingly share the Gospel with those around us.

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Do you have friends or family members that are not Christians? How can you share the Gospel with them in a way that doesn’t push them away, but allows you to have natural conversations about the Christian faith? 

God calls every believer to live a life of radical faith, but what does that really mean? Do you ever feel that your lifestyle and the way other people see you prevents you from sharing the Gospel? Do you feel like you have to be perfect for God to use you?

Let's join Tony as he answers this sensitive topic, and shares insight on how to engage in sharing the Gospel.

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It’s been reported that one of India’s great leaders, Mahatma Gandhi once said, “I don't reject your Christ. It is just that so many of you Christians are so unlike your Christ.”

A lot of people who go to church resemble Christians, but many appear to lack real authenticity, with no living, vital relationship with Jesus Christ. What causes some Christians to look less like Jesus and more like the world? What does YOUR life with Christ look like? Does it mirror Him, or do you feel like there are changes that need to be made in order for that to happen? And, if it doesn’t look like Christ, what is keeping you from being the person that God wants you to be?

To answer these questions, let's join Tony as he explores the stewardship of God’s truth through authentic evangelism, in his message “leaning Towers”.

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