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The Christian philosopher and writer Dallas Willard was once asked by Pastor John Ortberg what someone must do to become the kind of person that God wants them to be.  Pastor Ortberg was discussing becoming spiritually healthy and getting closer to God. Dallas Willard's response was that "hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." In today's edition of Family Worship, Pastor Dan Sweetman unpacks this concept and relates it to a question that Jesus was asked about the purpose of life.  Jesus' answer was to love God, and to love your neighbour as yourself.  Pastor Dan will be looking at why we need to eliminate hurry in order to love God and love others. Dan Sweetman is the pastor of Lifepoint Church in Rothwell, a Baptist church that wants to make Jesus known in their region and see thousands of lives transformed by the gospel.  Lifepoint meet Sunday at 8:30am, 10am and 5pm in the Grace College Chapel in Rothwell. For more information about Lifepoint, visit www.lifepoint.org.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we become followers of Christ, we often use words to describe that change - that we are saved, born again, or that we are a new creation. Today's message is brought to us by Duncan Barlow, and it's a story about that change, although not exactly how you might think at first. It's the story of the Gerasenes Demoniac and how Jesus saved and transformed his life.  When Jesus and his disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee into the region of the Gerasenes, they met a violent, tormented man who lived among the burial tombs. He was so strong that chains and shackles could not hold him, and he constantly cried out and cut himself. But after Jesus drove out the demons that possessed him into a herd of pigs, the man was found sitting calmly, fully clothed, and in his right mind. Duncan Barlow is the minister of the Indonesian and Multicultural Presbyterian Church who meet at Scot's Presbyterian Church on Bellevue Terrace in Clayfield. Service times are 9:30am every Sunday.  For more information, visit www.imcbrisbane.org Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is based on a question - what (or who) is the most precious thing in your life? It's not an easy question to answer, but there will be times in our lives when we need to decide what is the most important or precious thing we possess.  What would you miss most if it wasn't there? In the book of Matthew chapter 13, Jesus tells two short stories that relate to this topic - stories about the kingdom of God. Today's guest preacher is Murray Lean, now retired but previously the senior pastor of City North Baptist Church in Kedron. City North exists to glorify God by being a Christ centred, worshipping, growing, serving, and missional community. They are located in the inner northern suburb of Kedron.   Service times are Sundays at 9am (multi-generational service) and 5:30pm (contemporary evening service).  Find more details at www.citynorthbaptist.com Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our message today centres around one word - propitiation.  It's probably not a word that you have used recently or have though about much, but the concept of propitiation is incredibly important to those who follow Jesus. At its core, the word propitiation just means the turning away of anger - and in the Christian context it relates to the mercy shown to humanity by God through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Our special guest today is Rev. Lawrence Claire who is the minister of the Wilston Presbyterian Church in the inner north of Brisbane. In this message, Lawrence will unpack this word and concept, and how it transforms our relationship with God through the sacrifice of Jesus. Wilston Presbyterian Church meets every Sunday morning, 9:30am at 28 MacGregor Street in Wilston. You can find out more information about the church and its ministries and activities at www.wilstonpc.org.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our message today comes from chapter 18 in the Gospel of Matthew, commonly known as The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. It's a story about forgiveness, mercy and a reminder that holding onto grudges, withholding forgiveness or refusing to show mercy to others contradicts the grace we receive from our Heavenly Father. Rev. Lorraine Lynch is the priest-in-charge at The Church of the Resurrection, from the Anglican Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek.  Located on Ridley Road in Bridgeman Downs, the church has a number of ministries for all ages, and meets for worship Sundays at 8:30am, Wednesday at 9am and Saturdays at 5pm. For more information about The Church of the Resurrection and the Aspley-Albany Creek Parish, visit www.aspley-albanycreek.org.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think is worth working for?  What is it that drives you, what do you put your energy into and why do you do it? Today Russell Williams brings us a message from John chapter 6 - just after Jesus feeds the 5000.  In this passage Jesus instructs his followers to prioritise eternal life over temporary, physical satisfaction. It's a passage where Jesus commends their exertion, but not their purpose.  The point that Jesus goes on to make is that we are safe because God does the work to save us.  It's not about our work, but trusting Him to make us secure. Russell Williams is the lead pastor of Shore Hope Presbyterian Church in Redland Bay.  Shore Hope is a growing church for a growing community, that exists to grow in Jesus’ love, show Jesus’ love, and share Jesus’ love. Shore Hope meet every Sunday in two locations: 8:30am - a traditional service held in the Redlands Presbyterian Church, 164 Colburn Ave, Victoria Point. 10:30am - an all ages service meets in the Performing Arts Complex of the Redland Bay State School. Find more information at www.shorehope.church Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think of when you picture a handman?  Is it an unrenovated house, with dozens of unfinished projects underway?  Or perhaps it's of a shed full of new and unused tools? For many of us, the stereotype of the handyman is not someone who finishes projects - but the good news is that God isn't a handyman.  He doesn't abandon half finished work or lose interest in people.  Today Rev. Allan Quak from Bible Society Australia looks at the passage from Philippians 1:6, where Paul says "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus". You can find out more about the work or Bible Society Australia here - www.biblesociety.org.au Read more about the stories of changed lives and updates from the field here -  www.biblesociety.org.au/blog Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we find contentment in ourselves and the person we have been created to be?  These days it so hard to get lost in comparisons, with social media showing life's highlight reels. Today's message comes from Sandy Oswald, a counsellor and psychotherapist, and host of the Rise 96.5 podcast 'So Many Answers'. In this message you'll discover some simple ways to find happiness and contentment from a Biblical perspective. To find out more about Sandy visit www.somanyanswers.com You can find the So Many Answers Podcast in your podcast app, or go to www.podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/so-many-answers-with-sandy-oswald/id1667690785 Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is my neighbour?  This is the question that gives rise to the parable of Jesus known as The Good Samaritan. You probably know this story well, but you may not have it heard it preached quite like this before. It's honest, real and raw; and comes to us today from Paul Clark. You may know Paul Clark as Rise 96.5's At The Top Guy, but Paul is also a minister in the Uniting Church, and the Dean of Formation at Trinity College Queensland in Auchenflower. You can listen to At The Top Radio spots at www.rise965.com/at-the-top If you're interested in going deeper into your faith with a course of study, you can discover more about Trinity College Queensland at www.trinity.qld.edu.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures! Have you ever had a moment in life where you asked yourself - 'how did I get here?' In Luke chapter 15 we hear the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin and a lost son. In this edition of Family Worship, Andy Heuser from Hillsong Brisbane looks at the famous story of the prodigal son, and how it reflects the love of our Heavenly Father. Andy and his wife Jade are the campus pastors at Hillsong Brisbane Central (Mount Gravatt), and Andy is also the club chaplain for NRL team the Brisbane Broncos. Hillsong Brisbane Central meet every Sunday at 8:30am, 10:30am and 5pm at Rover Street in Mount Gravatt.  Everyone is welcome to attend, and for more information go to www.hillsong.com/australia/brisbane-central/ Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Family Worship, we're exploring one of the most life-changing truths of the Christian faith: that we are deeply loved by God. More than just a theological concept, God's love is personal, unwavering, and transformative. Our special guest is Tamara Courtice, women's pastor at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church on Brisbane's northside. In this message, Tamara unpacks what it means to truly know God's love, not just in our minds, but in our hearts and daily lives.  Bridgeman Baptist is a church passionate about Jesus and passionate about their local community.   They meet for services every Sunday at 8am, 10am, 4pm and 5:30pm. Find out more information at www.bridgeman.org.au If you can't get there in person, you can also view the livestream at Bridgeman Online - www.bridgeman.org.au/online Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you known for?  Are you known for your culinary skills, your prowess with technology, or perhaps you love the sound and the look of a classic car. In 1 Peter chapter 3, Peter gives us some very simple and clear guidelines as to how we share the hope we have in Jesus. Today's guest minister is Duncan Barlow of the Indonesian and Multicultural Presbyterian Church, who will unpack how we can give a reason for our hope.  The Indonesian and Multicultural Presbyterian Church meets every Sunday at 9:30am, at Scots Presbyterian Church in Clayfield.  Services are in both English and Indonesian (through interpretation). Visit www.imcbrisbane.org for more information. Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Family Worship, we explore the remarkable story of Ruth; a book that reveals God's faithfulness and redeeming grace through ordinary people. Against a backdrop of loss, loyalty, and uncertainty, Ruth's devotion to Naomi leads her to Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer who restores hope and provides a future. Their relationship beautifully illustrates the theme of redemption, pointing beyond their own story to God's greater plan of salvation. Today's guest speaker is Joy Graetz from the Cornerstone Christian Church in Alderley. Cornerstone is a Christian community based in Brisbane's inner-north, who are focused on learning to live authentically as followers of Jesus. Everyone is welcome at Cornerstone Christian Church from 9am every Sunday morning at 81 Mina Parade, Alderley. To find out more about Cornerstone, visit www.cornerstonechristianchurch.com.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Family Worship we're diving into one of the parables of Jesus that highlights how God's Kingdom starts small and silently transforms everything from within. The parable of the yeast (or leaven) is a short teaching where Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to yeast that a woman mixes into a large batch of flour until it rises, and is recorded in both the Gospels of Matthew (13:33) and Luke (13:20-21). Phil Smith is a retired Uniting Church pastor (Bells Faith Community, Caloundra) and currently attends The Church of the Resurrection in Bridgeman Downs, part of the Anglican Parish of Aspley and Albany Creek. For more details about service times and ministries please visit www.aspley-albanycreek.org.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're just starting out on your faith journey, or are a seasoned traveller on the road, it's highly likely that you've asked yourself 'is there any point to all this?' Today's message comes from Reverend Neil Storey from the Noosa Coastal Uniting Church on the Sunshine Coast. Rev. Storey looks at the themes of two passages; one from Matthew 5 (salt and light), and one from Isaiah 58 (holiness, righteousness and justice). He shares how we can enact the reign of God in our communities by being salt, light, and to show righteousness and love to those around us. Noosa Coastal Uniting Church meets every Sunday at Sunrise Beach at 8am, and in Tewantin at 10am.  Find out more at www.noosacoastaluc.com.au Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts in your podcast app, or at rise965.com/podcasts Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.