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Suffering is a topic that hits close to home for all of us. This message addresses the questions "why didn't God create a world without suffering?", "is suffering God's punishment for our sin?" and "if God has the power to eradicate evil and suffering, why doesn't He do it?"

A response based on Romans 1:16-25, to some of the assumptions that often accompany this question.

Sometimes in our impatience we try and help God's plans, but God's hand cannot be forced, and His plans cannot be thwarted.

"Why Doesn't God Just Forgive Us?" is a question many people ask. However when a consider who God is a better question would be "why does He forgive us at all?".In this message we look at who God is, who we are and how Jesus made reconciliation possible.

With life comes times of trouble, temptation and transition. Scriptures encourage us to stay close to Jesus through these times.

Whenever there is a follower ship, there is leadership. Leadership is laying down your life to benefit others, the scriptures remind us that Jesus is our greatest leader.

Offence is unavoidable but our response to offence is completely within our control. This message contains some truths about offence & some keys on how we can limit its damage in our lives.

Lord, I want what you want! Humans are takers not givers. The scriptures remind us that God does not want our possessions but he want our heart.

Offences will come. If you hold onto offence, it will twist your value system. The scriptures encourage us to let go of our offences that come our way.

Inside Out Conference 2013 - Session 4 The scriptures encourage us that in the midst of life we need to be fearless and faithful in the face of anything that comes our way.

Inside Out Conference 2013 - Session 3 In life we can easily get offended. The scriptures encourage us to let go of our offences, and they remind us that we were never designed to carry them.

Inside Out Conference 2013 - Session 1 Women often put themselves last, Trish reminds us that women have a God given authority to walk in.

It is inevitable that in life offences will come, and we need to be aware of how to overcome them. The scriptures give us keys to deal with our offences before they take root in our life.

Follow Part 4. FOLLOW WEAR Everyone is invited to follow Jesus. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify you. Being a doubter doesn't disqualify you. The goal of following Jesus is a faith that overcomes fear of the future or our current circumstances. It's a faith that gives us peace. But what do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear? What sets them apart as Jesus Followers?

Act Like Men - In a time where mature men were few and far between, the apostle Paul gave some strong advice to the men. It was there time to make a stand and act like men. 2000 years later the same principles apply to the men of today.

Everything in our life needs taking care of. In the midst of life we forget to tend to our own soul and we get foggy. The Psalms remind us that it is our responsibility to tend to our own souls.

Following Jesus does not mean you will have a problem free life. The scriptures remind us that our reward for following Jesus is that we would become fearless people.

We can easily get really comfortable in our own little world. The scriptures remind us to have compassion on those around us. Compassion will disturb our comfort but, is most fulfilling. 

Four inspiring young people share four incredible messages. The scriptures remind us that age is never a barrier to God's plans for your life.

The scriptures teach us that God has a time for everything. So in our good times, and the bad times, never lose heart, everything happens in God's timing. As we wait, we need to turn away from our thinking, and take on what God thinks of us.

Religion says, change and you can join us. Jesus says, join us and you will change. There is a huge difference. Jesus comes to you where you are, and is more than happy to start there. Following Him begins by just taking the next step.

The scriptures encourage us to praise no matter what you are going through. Your praise will rename things in your life. The best is yet to come!

 Follow Series Part 1 - Jesus Says Ever played the game “Simon Says”? Sadly many people live like and / or believe that Christianity is like a big game of “JESUS SAYS”.  When this is the case, people feel “In” or “Out” of God's love / favour depending on how well they feel they’re doing what “Jesus says”. Today we start our Follow series by looking at four liberating truths about Following Jesus....

The primary purpose of the church is to help broken people. Familiarity is the biggest enemy of longevity, it opens doors to offence and entitlement. Luke 15:25-32 is an example of how NOT to respond.