Messages from Raymond Terrace Community Church

Body Life #4 "communication"

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Body Life #3 (dealing with sin)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Body Life #2 "Exercise"

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:30:00 -0500

How fit are you? Spiritually I mean! Over the next few weeks, our church is running a health kick. This weeks "workout" is all about EXERCISE! Glenn identifies three areas in our life that need regular exercise; Faith, Gifts and Love.

Mission Sunday: Christians Against Poverty

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Today we hear about the exciting ministry that is "Christians Against Poverty (CAP)". Matt Nicholls from CAPs shares about this innovative ministry that seeks to help people who are experiencing financial grief and giving them real solutions to their problems. Matt shares how people who serve in CAPS have a real opportunity to share in peoples homes real solutions that CAPs can offer and the success that CAPS has been in the revelation of financial AND spiritual freedom!

Easter Sunday Service 23rd March, 2008

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Good Friday Service: Grace

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Celebrate Recovery #8

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:30:00 -0500

This is the final (phew - what a series!) message based on the 8 principles upon which Celebrate Recovery is based. We hope that you have enjoyed and been challenged by this series. If you would like to take part in the Celebrate Recovery program, we invite you to contact our church (www.rtcc.org.au) or search for "Celebrate Recovery" in a search engine to find your nearest center that is offering the course in your area. True recovery from any addictions, hangups or behaviour will always come from a relationship with Jesus. In this last message, Tim Blatch shares RTCC's vision to go out into all the world and preach the good news of finding freedom in Jesus Christ - through word AND deed.

Celebrate Recovery #7

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Luke Kirkegard speaks today on the 7th principle of Celebrate Recovery, which is based around the theme of daily time with God in order to know God's will in our life and to follow His direction. Luke answers a question that many may ask - i.e. "We have already dealt with everything in our lives in principals 1-6... Surely we don't need any more!!" This is a great reminder that we don't live in a Holy, sinless bubble - we are still sinful by nature, in a sinful world. We need Jesus every moment of the day.

Celebrate Recovery #6

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Today's Celebrate Recovery Step is "I will evaluate relationships, offer forgiveness to those who have offended me and make amends to those I have harmed if it will not cause harm to them and others". Its very hard to sit down down and evaluate our relationships isn't it. Why is that? Glenn looks at what forgiveness is, what it is not - and draws our attention to the forgiveness that God offers us and all of mankind. Brad O'Sullivan shares some of his life story with us.

Celebrate Recovery #5

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0500

God wants you to achieve in life - whether you are riding high, or riding low on life's roller coaster. "Happy are those who's greatest desire is to do what God requires of them". This beatitude from Matthew 5:6 forms the fifth step in Celebrate Recovery. This week our teaching focuses on this step and the statement in step 5; "I will voluntarily submit to any and all changes that God wants to make in my life". Jenny O'Sullivan shares her testimony this week.

Celebrate Recovery #4

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Matthew 5:8 states "Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they will see God". This beatitude forms the fourth step in Celebrate Recovery. This week our teaching focuses on this step and the statement in step 4; "We openly examine and confess our faults to God, Myself and others we Trust". How do we have a pure heart? Good question! listen for the answer! Ron Podmore gives us a very powerful testimony of how God reached out and "set him free".

Celebrate Recovery #3 - Meekness NOT Weakness!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Step three of Celebrate Recovery is "To consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ's care and control". Chris teaches us the beatitude "Blessed are the Meek". This week we look at ABSOLUTE trust in Christ in all circumstances. Today we have the privilege of hearing from Katherine, one of our congregation who has been through Celebrate Recovery.

Celebrate Recovery #2

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Everyone needs to recover from something that has negatively affected their lives. We are excited about running a course at RTCC titled "Celebrate Recovery" which is a 12 step course based around the Beatitudes in the bible. Glenn speaks from Matthew Chapter 5:4 "Blessed are the poor in Spirit" and how this passage constructs the the second step of recovery. Luke Kirkegard from our church family shares a little of his journey with God over the last few years and the impact that Celebrate Recovery has had in his own personal relationship with the Saviour and perspective of life.

Celebrate Recovery #1

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:30:00 -0500

Everyone needs to celebrate recovery from Sin in our lives. We are excited about running a Course at RTCC titled "Celebrate Recovery" which is a 12 step course based around the Beatitudes in the bible. Glenn talks today about the church being a group of people who have been redeemed - and continually being sanctified. Big Words huh?! listen to find out more. Our very own Sandra Carroll shares her testimony of what Celebrate Recovery has meant to her.

Mission Spot: Amy Carter

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:30:00 -0500

Amy Carter and Tara Checkley are two wonderful young ladies in our congregation who recently went to Vanuatu on a short term mission trip with "Teen Missions" over the Christmas break. Amy shares with us how God used this time to grow her dependance on Him and reflects on how it will change what she does in the future.

Focus On The Five/Core Groups

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:54:00 -0500

Today Glenn and Chris share our churches vision for the coming year with two initiatives. The first (Focus On The Five) is a new program that suggests five tangible things we can do individually that will encourage yourself and others around you to grow in spiritual maturity. The second (Core Groups) reminds the church of the importance of meeting regularly to encourage others, pray, study Gods word, have fun and fellowship in small groups.

Gifts at Christmas #2

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:30:00 -0500

Glenn takes us through the second of our series on Gifts that Christ has given us - taking the focus off the "All about Me" syndrome and back to the "It's all about Him" this Christmas

Gifts at Christmas #1

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:30:00 -0500

Today begins the first of a three week look at Gifts that are given to the us from God. As we all take a big breath and prepare for the busyness of Christmas, lets pause and consider that which has been given to us. Matthew introduces this series and explores the Gift of a Saviour - Jesus.

RTCC Childrens Celebration Service

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 09:30:00 -0500

This week we have a Children and parent focused message given by Tim Blatch. Tim draws children into a comparison of things that are made (stuff) v's Gods love and the message of hope that is offered at Christmas time.

25/11/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 9 "Benefits: Love"

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Benefits of Spiritual fitness" Part 3 by Glenn Baigent 25/11/07. This is the final of an nine-part series of around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look Love being the greatest of benefits from being spiritually fit. We learn that only when we look at Love through the magnifying glass of God and His word will we see what true love is, rather, than through the distorted mirror reflected from the world around us. "All you need is love"?? Well, Yes! God's love. We pray that this series has been encouraging to you in your personal "Spiritual fitness bootcamp" - that the flabby bits are gone and you are flexing true muscle of the Spirit.

18/11/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 8 "Benefits: Hope"

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Benefits of Spiritual fitness" Part 2 by Glenn Baigent 18/11/07. This is the eighth message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look Hope as one of the benefits of being a spiritually fit Christian. What do Aussies put their hope in? Glenn gives a message on the imbalance in our lives when our hope is placed on anything or anyone else except God.

11/11/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 7 "Benefits: Faith"

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Benefits of Spiritual fitness" Part 1 by Tim Blatch 11/11/07. This is the seventh message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look Faith as one of the benefits of being a spiritually fit Christian. Faith is one of those religious words that are used a lot, yet, without clearly understanding what it really is. Tim speaks about why faith is a valuable benefit from being spiritually fit, and how it connects to a wonderful, faithful God. Do you want to be a man/woman of Faith?

4/11/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 6 "Training: Service"

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Training" Part 3 by Chris Thomas 4/11/07. This is the sixth message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look at a third areas of training for the Christian to be spiritually fit; Service. Sometimes to be equipped for something, there isn't anything more beneficial than getting your hands dirty. Just get in there and do it! In becoming spiritually fit, service is one of the heavy weights to put in your routine.

28/10/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 5 "Training: Devotion"

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Training" Part 2 by Chris Thomas 28/10/07. This is the fifth message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look at the second of three areas of training for the Christian to be spiritually fit; Devotion. As Christians we think of times of Devotion with God to be that time where we commit to a routine of Bible reading and perhaps prayer". Chris teaches that true Devotion goes a lot deeper than just an action - and a lot more personal.

21/10/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 4 "Training: Prayer"

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Training" Part 1 by Chris Thomas 21/10/07. This is the fourth message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we look at the first of three areas of training for the Christian to be spiritually fit; Prayer. How do you pray? Why do you pray? Bring a towel whilst we sweat it out together!

14/10/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 3 "Obstacles: Satan"

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Obstacles Spiritual Fitness" Part 3 by Peter Keep 14/10/07. This is the third message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness". Today we explore and debunk misconceptions of the power of Satan when compared to the authority of God.

30/09/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 1 "Obstacles: The Flesh"

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Spiritual Fitness" by Glenn Baigent 30/09/07. This is the first message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness"

7/10/07 Spiritual Fitness, Week 2 "Obstacles: The World"

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:30:00 -0500

"Obstacles Spiritual Fitness" Part 2 by Glenn Baigent 7/10/07. This is the second message in a series of 9 around the theme of "Spiritual Fitness"