Ignite Life Church Gold Coast

Ps Rod continues his discussion of the importance of the local church. Among other things, he points to the 'church gathered' as a temple of God (Ephesians 2:21)

The Greek word ekklesia is usually translated ‘church’. Apparently this goes back to King James who instructed his translators to use ‘church’. Ekklesia is probably better translated as ‘assembly’ or ‘gathering’. Its common meaning at the time the New Testament was written was ‘an assembly of the called-out or elect.’ In this discussion point, Ps Rod explains why the local congregation is so impor...

Malachi 3:8-10 is often used in messages about tithes and offerings, yet it could be argued that New Covenant blessing is based on faith rather than obedience to law. Ps Rod explores this idea and emphasises how important it is that Jesus fulfilled the law on our behalf.

The book of Acts records the amazing impact of baptism in the Holy Spirit in the early church. Ps Rod lists 31 events in chapters 1 to 12 that demonstrate the empowering influence of the Holy Spirit.

Ps Keith uses Nehemiah and Jesus to describe our position in the world as a friend of God and enemy of the devil.

Revelation 18 records the future destruction of political and economic Babylon. Ps Rod explains this event in the 14th part of his series on the book of Revelation.

Theologian Michael Bird says that the cross is not enough. Ps Rod explores this idea. Did you know that the probability of the resurrection is 0.97. It’s almost a ‘dead’ certainty.

The first Christian might have been the criminal on the Criss to whom Jesus said, ‘Today you will be with me in paradise’. Ps Rod explains the good in Good Friday.

Ps Rod continues teaching on the book of Revelation. Among other things he contrasts the donkey of Palm Sunday with the white horse of Rev 19.

Ps Rod discusses research on the effectiveness of prayer. He explains why statistical analysis is problematic and outlines the biblical basis for prayer.

Last year we covered Revelation chs 1 to 16. That took 12 Discussion Points. In this Discussion Point, we return to Revelation. Chapter 17 describes the woman, ‘Babylon the Great, Mother of all Prostitutes and Obscenities in the World’, seated on a scarlet beast, and her destruction. Many commentators argue that the woman represents the apostate church which will be allowed global influence for a...

Is God really in control? Ps Rod presents some data and addresses the sovereignty of God. He explains determinism and free will and outlines the biblical principles of divine delegation and ambassadorship.

The core structure of Sunday Connect at IgniteLife Church Gold Coast is Worship, Communion, Word, Community. Ps Rod explains the biblical basis for all of these.

There are many blessings described in the Bible. In the Old Testament, blessings were contingent on obedience to the law. Now, blessings are provided by God by grace and we access them through faith. We don’t need miracles when we live the blessed life.

Ps Rod contrasts the Old Testament Sabbath Day with the New Testament Sabbath Rest. To the extent that we strive in the Christian life, we should ‘strive to enter His rest.’

In this discussion point, Ps Keith Walters explains how important it is to humble ourselves before God. Humility before God is the essence of greatness.

Have you ever wondered why living the Christian life seems so hard? Trials come to us all. Senior Pastor of the Ignite Life family of churches, Ps Keith Walters, shared on this subject at Sunday Connect today.

In this third part of a three-part series on marriage, Ps Rod addresses the issue of divorce. He cites infidelity, desertion and abuse as grounds for divorce.

In this discussion point Ps Suzette Torti presents a prophetic perspective on Jeremiah 29 that is a word in season for the IgniteLife community.

Michael (aka Robert) McCullough knows what it’s like to be a star. He also knows how lost we are without Jesus as Saviour and Lord. Listen to his testimony. You will be moved by it.

This is the second in a series on marriage. This part focuses on the purpose of marriage. It will help you understand why the Christian church generally teaches that marriage is a covenant relationship between a man and woman for life. Ps Rod uses scripture and data to explain the purpose of marriage.

Marriage is still popular and the majority of Australians think it is an important institution. In this discussion point, Ps Rod summaries Australian data on marriage and explains the high view of marriage held by Jesus.

1 Nov was our Mission Sunday. Ps Rod outlined five reasons for mission: the cultural mandate, the Great Invitation, the Great Commandment, the Great Commission and the civilising effects of Christian worldview.

Many Christians ask, ‘Does a Christian who commits suicide forfeit heaven?’ Ps Rod says, ‘No’ and explains why.

The ACC Queensland and Northern Territory State Conference was held last Tuesday. In this discussion point, Ps Rod summarises the addresses given by the State and National Presidents, Ps John Hunt and Ps Wayne Alcorn. Rod also emphasises the importance of voting Christianly in the Queensland State election on 31 October.