The Revival Fellowship

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 08th October 2023.

In the 1860s, a 'dead line' within or around a prison. Prisoners would be shot for crossing the 'dead line'. However, the sense of a deadline that is most commonly found today ("a date or time before which something must be done") did not begin to see use until the early 20th century. A newer translation has come about in recent history where it has taken another meaning.

We are all confronted with deadlines. Bills must be paid, licenses renewed, tax returns filed... the list goes on and on. Despite the different meanings, one deadline is of supreme importance. It is one we all face.

A series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Fruits Of The Spirit. Delivered between October 2023 and April 2024.

The Fruit of the Spirit is a message for all mankind. It is a list of characteristics that will lead you to be the best you can be. As Christians, it is our guide for salvation. When you keep these things, then you are truly walking in the Spirit.

A PDF copy of the talk/presentation notes is available at:

https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=11

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 17th September 2023.

Part 1. Today, we live in an age of increasing madness where just about any stupidity can be called truth... and people believe them. Lack of integrity and tested truth are obvious to many, but how many dare challenge such foolishness? God already warned the West (the descendants of Abraham) that these troubles were coming.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 10th September 2023.

Part 1. Today, we live in an age of increasing madness where just about any stupidity can be called truth... and people believe them. Lack of integrity and tested truth are obvious to many, but how many dare challenge such foolishness? God already warned the West (the descendants of Abraham) that these troubles were coming.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 5th September 2023.

The best way to get the best results is to get the best advice. One of the greatest gifts of the Spirit is wisdom. It teaches us the things we could never learn without a lot of heartache and trouble. God's wisdom empowers us to know things that are often impossible to learn and to look longer term for a better life. Today we will be looking at the efficient use of wisdom and one of its greatest revelations.

Delivered By Neil Creek on 3rd September 2023.

The apostle Paul alerted Timothy that evil men will wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. Moving away from God's word is never a plan for success and Paul encourages Timothy and also Titus to hold fast to what they have been taught. We would do well to do the same today.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th August 2023.

All of the world's great religions are based on historic and established beliefs. Not one of them offers any God powered evidence (observable evidence), of their claims. Not only is true salvation based on signs, most major events in God's creation and his plans for his people have been identified with signs and wonders... it is God's way.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 13th August 2023.

The human race needs to know the facts about God's salvation and the positive effect that flows from it. The clarity and assurance of forgiveness needs to be the primary understanding for the church. The role of the priest has always been one of clear and precise intercession on behalf of the person they are dealing with. It was God's intention that people would confess, offer a sacrifice and leave the temple with a clear understanding of forgiveness. Too many times, the doctrinal or economic corruption of the priesthood left people uncertain about their spiritual status. We can help others avoid the same problem by having a clear understanding of how forgiveness and New Testament salvation works.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 6th August 2023.

When Jesus spoke of the fields being white unto harvest, he was using a natural agricultural reality to describe a natural truth. It is rather easy to work out when wheat is ready to harvest... the tops of the grain turn a whitish colour. Jesus then related to the spiritual harvest; the saving of souls. Firstly we have to look up, or turn Godward or we won't gain an increase. It is God that pricks the hearts and prepares people to understand scriptural blessing. We share our testimony and experience and they have their chance... But it is always their choice.

Delivered By Pastor Arthur Marshman on 23rd July 2023.

When God created mankind he gave them dominion over the world he created. A result of this is that each individual has dominion over their own life.

Just like when we choose a car, we have options to choose from. How we live our lives is determined by the options we choose. God gives us the options of: light and darkness, good and evil, life and death.

The right choices lead to eternal life.