Charters Towers Christian Outreach Centre
Charters Towers Christian Outreach Centre sermons
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A Church Alive is worth the drive
I am excited about what God is doing and about to do in your life and the life of the church at large. Across the North and the Western regions of Charters Towers, I sense that God’s set time to favour this area of Australia and its people has come. A hunger for God, His presence, His holiness and His power will draw people again to the household and life of faith.
The fledgling church described in the book of Acts, was a spirit filled church, a word- based church, signs and wonders followed the believers and prayer and boldness was the order of the day. They prayed daily, they fellowshipped daily, they searched the scriptures daily and the Lord added to their number daily.
Pressure and persecution did not cause the church to buckle, but on the contrary caused the believers to draw on the unseen resources of God and caused the apostle Paul to declare, “I know in whom I have believed. 2 Tim 1:12
Faith and a believing heart will see the promises of God materialise despite our situations and circumstances. To reign as kings in the realm of life (Rm 5:17) fulfils the Genesis 1:28 command, to be fruitful and multiply: fill the earth, subdue it and have dominion….
Episodes
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel
The Apostle Paul’s key to a vibrant faith filled life: having an indominable spirit that used obstacles as stepping stones to success. This can be found in this bold declaration: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. “
We are living in a day and age when the believer’s convictions need to be strong and unwavering. We need to know what we believe, and firmly stand by what we believe, allowing Holy Ghost boldness to infuse our life.
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
The Benefits Of Dwelling With God
The Word of God reminds us not to forget all of “His” benefits. Psalm 91, line after line and verse after verse, brings to our attention the innumerable blessings that are bestowed upon the believer who have made God their dwelling place.
All the tea in China, all the ice in the Arctic and all the money in the world cannot buy what God freely gives to those who would abide or dwell with Him. Peter said to the lame man, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give to you.” The gift and benefit that God ultimately gives us is not of the earth but is eternal life.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Prophesy To Dem Bones!
God brought the prophet Ezekiel in a vision and set him in the midst of the valley of dry bones. “Son of man can these bones live?” asked God. He then commanded Ezekiel to Prophesy ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!’
There are areas in all our lives where God is commanding “US” to prophesy to that which is exceedingly dead, to hear the word of the Lord. Where there is no hope, God is still the God of resurrection life. In fact, for God’s power to be fully demonstrated it must not only be dead but also wrapped in grave clothes and in a tomb. ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Resurrection Sunday 2025
Greater than the power demonstrated in the days of creation was the moment when against all the opposition and powers of hell, Jesus was raised from the dead, and defeated death, hell and the grave. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead; that divine and momentous act, has had eternal ramifications, and became central to the history of humanity in the time allotted to man on the earth.
In God’s eternal plan of man being redeemed from sin, that same resurrection power is imparted when we repent of sin and believe in His name. The redeemer has a name, and that name is Jesus. The early church was powerful and could not be defeated because they had met the risen Christ. When you have encountered the Risen Christ, you can never be the same!!!
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Good Friday 2025
Today specifically, even the world stands still and acknowledges Christ, Calvary and the cross of Jesus Christ. Each time we write the date we are acknowledging Jesus life, death and resurrection. It’s not something that we can conveniently erase by changing the terminology BC Before Christ to BCE. The date, however you write or say it, is only ever centred around one person in history. That person of course, is Jesus. The Name above all names.
Between the fence strainers of creation, and the end of the millennial reign, stands the cross. Foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God. Between a holy and righteous God, and sinful humanity, Jesus hung as mediator and advocate . The instrument of death that has become an enduring symbol of hope and everlasting life.
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Give God Your Attention, Expecting To Receive.
As believers, who can refute that God is sovereign. Yet, when our faith and prayer connect with God, heavenly interventions not only happen, but are inevitable and common. How do we reconcile then, that when we do rise up in believing prayer that God does move on our behalf?
At the gate called beautiful, a man lame from birth looked to Peter and John, gave them his attention and looked at them expecting to receive something. Expectation when looking to God is a major contributing factor to receiving. Our receiving from God is only limited by our expectation. Is that arrogance? Some may suggest. Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
A Nation And A People At The Crossroads
Coming to the fore in the 9th Century before Christ to confront the wicked king Ahab and his wife Jezebel, was the desert firebrand and prophet Elijah. He challenged the king, his false prophets of baal, and the people, in a great showdown. “How long will you falter between two opinions?” It is God’s way of separating the sheep from the goats, and the wheat from the tares.
Throughout history and in every generation, there come ‘line in the sand moments’, where people are called and confronted to make a decision that will reflect a spiritual viewpoint. Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution released in 1859, sent shockwaves that still reverberate to this day. Abortion, euthanasia, marriage in Australia, and Israel, are all subjects which challenge people on what they really believe.
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
“Go Tell.“
After Jesus healed the man who previously ran about in the tombs naked and cutting himself and was not able to be restrained with chains, this man now wanted to be with Jesus. Who would not want to just spend time with Jesus having experienced such a great deliverance?
Jesus responded to this once untameable man, and told him to go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you. Jesus never instructed him to take a cert 3 or 4 discipleship and evangelism training course, but simply said “Go Tell.” Need it be more complicated than that?
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Reigniting Our First Love
Has your passion for God, for His word, and for His people gone off the boil? Has some of the excitement that had once so stirred your heart, a flame that had burned so bright, become a flicker or even a smouldering ember? Take heed and take heart, for today there is a divine remedy.
Jesus’ charge against the church at Ephesus was that they had lost their first love, which is very much a mark of the end time church. (Mth 24:12)
King David, the man after Gods own heart wrote Psalm 51 while in the depths of despair. This Psalm is the answer for every believer to restore a full relationship with God, with a white hot passion for Him