Evangelism in Sydney (and the UK and USA)
This is a fascinating discussion about evangelism in Sydney – in response to this interview I gave to the Sydney Anglican magazine. This is from an excellent podcast called The Pastors Heart. hosted by Dominic Steele. I found it very encouraging to hear pastors and church leaders take seriously this issue. I contrast these Sydney Anglican brothers with what I hear from Anglicans here (Rico … Continue reading Evangelism in Sydney (and the UK and USA)
Premier Thought for the Day 3 – Miracles
This is the third of my ‘thought for the day’ on Premier….All of them are from Magnificent Obsession – this is the one on miracles. Here are some quotes from the chapter…. ““It is not possible to have reasonable grounds for not believing in miracles” Pascal “The believers in miracles accept them (rightly or wrongly) because they have evidence for them. The disbelievers in miracles … Continue reading Premier Thought for the Day 3 – Miracles
Answering Secularists – In Defence of Christianity
In response to this letter in the Courier our friend, Alistair McBay, of the National Secular Society penned this response. It’s a classic of its type – I think we need to invent a new game called Secular Bingo – see how many ad hom, untrue and irrational arguments you can spot in this one letter? I have a simple rule….don’t let them get away with … Continue reading Answering Secularists – In Defence of Christianity
CreationFest in Cornwall – A Festival for the whole UK
CreationFest in Cornwall – Some personal Reflections. I once went on a Christian holiday (that is a holiday arranged by a Christian tour company for Christians) – it was nice but not my cup of tea and too expensive for this pastor! Apart from going to the Strathpeffer Convention in the Highlands when I was a teenager and speaking at a couple as an adult, … Continue reading CreationFest in Cornwall – A Festival for the whole UK
Wow! – The Prophesied Madness of State Sponsored Child Abuse has Arrived.
I’m just about to speak at Creationfest but before I do so I want to share with you something that was published in The Scotsman today. Look at the comments section as well – but read the text. When I warned (‘prophesied’) about this a few years ago I was abused and told I was mad – even by some Christians who told me basically … Continue reading Wow! – The Prophesied Madness of State Sponsored Child Abuse has Arrived.
Praise and Preaching from St Peters – 29th July 2018 – Ps 83 and Romans 8:5-8
Psalm 83 is not the best known Psalm in the world – but we found it very appropriate last Sunday as we took communion. Here is the recording of the whole service – I particularly enjoyed the singing of O the Deep, Deep Love and our traditional thanksgiving Psalm after Communion – Ps 24 to St Georges. It was also a joy to welcome Margaret … Continue reading Praise and Preaching from St Peters – 29th July 2018 – Ps 83 and Romans 8:5-8
Quantum 03 – The Wee Flea Podcast
1 | The Politics of Fear. 2 | Treating Adults like Children and Children like Adults. 3 | The gender madness continues….. 4 | The Attraction of Something you have no knowledge of. 5 | Angel Feathers. 6 | The Heresy Line – Rob Bell’s Interview on Premier Christianity. LISTEN HERE https://www.podbean.com/media/player/evwrr-9691e0?from=yiiadmin Download this episode (right click and save) The Politics of Fear Spiked – … Continue reading Quantum 03 – The Wee Flea Podcast
Persuasive Debating
In much of the Western World it is assumed that debating with people is somehow impolite, a refusal to respect their beliefs and an attempt to coerce people into faith. This session looks at how public debates in different formats can be excellent vehicles for communicating the Gospel and can bring people into contact with Jesus Christ for the first time. This is a … Continue reading Persuasive Debating
Jesus or Religion? What’s your Magnificent Obsession?
Premiers ‘Thought for the Day’ . no. 2 – a 2 minute thought for you to listen to and pass on! This tells of how I got the title Magnificent Obsession and makes the point that religion without Jesus is pointless and indeed harmful. Your own Personal Jesus – Magnificent Obsession on Premier Speaking of Magnificent Obsession it was good to hear the book being … Continue reading Jesus or Religion? What’s your Magnificent Obsession?
Sound the Alarm – Bell (a review of Rob Bell’s Premier Interview)
It’s illegal to cycle in the UK without a bell on your bike. The reason for this is to warn the ambling pedestrians that you are about to hit. I thought of this when I wasted 47 minutes of my life listening to one of the worst interviews in terms of the responses of the interviewee, I have ever heard – Premiers§ Christianty magazines interview … Continue reading Sound the Alarm – Bell (a review of Rob Bell’s Premier Interview)
