The Centre Dural Podcast

17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. 18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.  (Hebrews 6:17-...

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack Sunday's sermon.  The enigmatic figure of Melchizedek is only mentioned twice in the Old Testament (Gen. 14 & Ps. 110) and then out of the blue, suddenly appears in the letter to the Hebrews. M&M take a deep dive on the significance of Melchizedek.  They ruminate on the significance of Kings, Priests and in turn what these two roles loo...

Mitch explores the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek and what it means for us today to worship Jesus who is the "the guarantor of a better covenant." To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog  

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack Sunday's sermon.  Hebrews chapter 3 plays off the story of Moses and incorporates clear references to Psalm 95. How does this greater inform our reading of this chapter? The lads also chat extreme storms, the relevance of different tenses in Biblical Greek and the unique language around Sabbath rest used in Hebrews chapter 4. To find out more a...

5 “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future. 6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory. (Hebrews 3:5-6)  To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person...

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack last Sunday's sermon.  M&M are at it again jumping into chapters 1 & 2 of Hebrews to unpack the author's aptitude at accessing alliteration as an aid at accentuating an awe appropriately affirming an Almighty anthropoid.  They also chat more about the fascinating way Jewish Christians engaged with the Old Testament in the more openly in...

Mitch kicks off our series in Hebrews by asking us;  "Which Jesus do you worship?"  To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog  

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack last Sunday's sermon.  The boys are back and coming at you with some exciting updates on what to expect this year in church and on BANTER. They chat around the context Hebrews was written in, the pastoral team's process in discerning God's heart for The Centre in 2023, and how their Chrissy wish lists panned out. To find out more about The Cent...

"18 so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to hold firmly to the hope set before us. 19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and reliable and one which enters within the veil," (Hebrews 6:18-19)  Mitch announces the pastoral team vision for 2023, exciting new ministries starting a...

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)  Has the Great Commission bee...

“The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply." (Matthew 6:7-8 (MSG))  Would you call yoursel...

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own"  (1 Corinthians 6:19) Thomas leads us on a journey, following the theme of God's Temple from the opening pages of the Bible all the way to its final chapter in Revelation.  To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am...

10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you." (Exodus 3:10-12a)  Sue highlights the ways in which we are all Called, Sent, and Given Authority by God to do His work. To find out more about The Centre visit; www....

Mitch reflects on the wonder of Jesus coming into this world as a new born and what that can mean for each of us this Christmas season. To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog  

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

This week, instead of talking, we're going to be listening. In solidarity with Zechariah, come back each day this week and sit in the silence. Each day we'll do 9 minutes – 1 minute for every month Zechariah sat in silence. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will speak powerfully to us over this week of silence as he fills us and we are formed into a closer likeness of Jesus in the lead up to Chri...

There is a time to speak and a time to remain silent.  Murray looks at what it means to be still, and listen, as we sit in the awe filled silence with God. To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog/featured  

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack last Sunday's sermon.  The boys dive into the Old Testament allusions woven into Mary's Song and unpack some of the repeated motifs found throughout other women's songs in the Bible. They also chat bucket hats, books and parrallette bars (maybe Google it). To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10a...

Mary's Song is one of resistance, reversal and restoration. Mitch shares on the undeniable power of song in our own spiritual lives and how Mary's Song has been a promise of hope for many facing times of trial across the globe. To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtB...

Welcome to BANTER; the weekly podcast where we unpack last Sunday's sermon.  “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”  (Luke 1:38) Mary had what many Christians would deem a "servant heart". Brian and Murray expand on what a servant heart looks like, how to foster this attribute in our own hearts and what servant hearted leadership can look like in various area...

God didn't choose Mary to be Jesus' mum because she was wealthy, well educated, or experienced (she was likely only a teenager). He chose her because Mary had a heart to worship and serve her God. Brian offers 5 ways that we too can be attune and faithful to God's calling. To find out more about The Centre visit; www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online a...