The Revival Fellowship

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 5th January 2025.

God's creation was made to be good; nature obeys his commandments and as a result it reflects God's creative power and goodness. Mankind on the other hand was created in God's image. They were given the ability to be creative beings themselves. Unlike God's natural creation, man has the ability to choose to disobey God's commandments. God's overwhelming desire is for all mankind to be reconciled to him. Jesus came to bridge the gulf between man and God. By receiving the Holy Spirit, individuals can be reconciled to God.

A PDF copy of the presentation notes is available at:

https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th December 2024.

One of the greatest causes of the problems we face is that we continually forget (overlook) simple truths. We become so engrossed with short term goals and needs, we tend to overlook far more important long-term requirements. One example of such actions happens very obviously within friendships and marriages. People overlook lifetime opportunities because of momentary disappointments and setbacks... disputes lead to arguments; bitterness sets in, and the relationship can be permanently destroyed. This is also true of those who serve God. We can be momentarily distracted by pressures or problems and before we know it, we stop serving God and his people. We forget the most basic of all truths... prayer, reading, fellowship, serving one another, tithes and offerings, etc. The plan God has for us is put on hold until we are motivated once again to walk in the true light of the gospel. The scriptures repeatedly remind us of such truths.

A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at:

https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 15th December 2024.

In many ways, God measures our relationship with him the same way that we should care for our children.

A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at:

https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

And the YouTube link to the uploaded video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlYjQDfC_t8

Talk 10 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.

When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on their hearts by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was clear, he had not come to destroy the law but to fulfil it. In this series of talks we will explore how the Ten Commandments are fulfilled in the lives of Christians today.

A PDF copy of the presentation as a PDF document is available at:

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

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 4th December 2024.

Just a few thoughts on the rarest people on earth. They are Christians who have a genuine love of the truth. They are the true overcomers.

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 1st December 2024.

There are thousands of claimed ways to enter the kingdom of God, but only one way offers God's evidence of biblically promised signs and wonders. Sadly, these are rejected by most Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. It is not new for 'religious' people to reject signs and wonders. They killed Jesus for the following reasons... jealousy, hatred, pride and ignorance. It is not surprising that all the ruling political and religious leaders of the day rejected Jesus' teaching and miracles... not much has changed today either.

Jesus established himself by miracles... not religious arguments or philosophical debate. He also listed the miracles that would establish the true church up until his return. Despite all he did, they murdered him anyway.

A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at:

https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

And the YouTube link to the uploaded video.

https://youtu.be/F9A6u9S5fkU

Talk 9 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.

When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on their hearts by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was clear, he had not come to destroy the law but to fulfil it. In this series of talks we will explore how the Ten Commandments are fulfilled in the lives of Christians today.

A PDF copy of the presentation as a PDF document is available at:

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

Delivered By Mitch Lever on 22nd November 2024.

Whether in our everyday lives, or in our relationship with God, we are encouraged to 'do our best'. Interestingly both God and the world have set the standard of perfection for us to achieve. The difference is that God's standard of perfection is achievable and profitable, where the world's standard is unsustained and destructive. Applying the world's standard to our Christian walk is a common, yet potent, restraint of our faith. When we properly understand the benchmark that God has set for humanity our focus becomes redirected away from the impossible standards of the world and towards a lifestyle of continual blessing.

Talk 8 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.

When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on their hearts by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was clear, he had not come to destroy the law but to fulfil it. In this series of talks we will explore how the Ten Commandments are fulfilled in the lives of Christians today.

A PDF copy of the presentation as a PDF document is available at:

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

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 11th November 2024.

The Bible is very strong on taking the weak and turning them into something useful. Spiritually speaking we are actually all weak. We would be nothing without the empowering of the Holy Spirit.