The resurrected Jesus stood before his disciples and breathed upon them, giving them the Holy Spirit. In this talk, Liam considers the significance of this strange act, and looks at how Jesus sends us out with his message of forgiveness. Audio: Listen or download Here is a small-group practice to help you reflect on and…
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The Spirit Filled Life: Not by Power or Might
The prophet Zechariah saw a strange vision of olive trees and lampstands, and heard a promise of a new temple. In this talk, Liam unpacks Zechariah’s vision and looks at what it means to build, not by might or power, but by God’s Spirit. Audio: Listen or download. Here is a small-group practice to help…
MultipliCity: Antioch (Acts 11:19-30)
How can we build churches that effectively serve our city? And what lessons can we learn from the church at Antioch? (mp3)
Brian Houston’s 30 Rules For Preaching
30 challenging and insightful rules for preaching from Hillsong’s Brian Houston
Moses: The Passover (Exodus 11-12)
After a series of gruelling plagues, God tells His people to get ready to leave Egypt for good. In this talk, Liam looks at the symbolism of Passover, the Firstborn Son and the Sacrificial Lamb. (mp3)
True Freedom (1 Peter 2:13-17)
What is true freedom and how should we use it? This talk on 1 Peter 2 looks at the nature of freedom and how we can use our freedom to serve our world. (mp3)
Preach the Word
Some recommended resources on the art of preaching.
Two Tips for Preaching from Derek Rishmawy
Derek Rishmawy offers two great tips on sermon preparation: manuscripting and practising out loud.
Three Books on Busyness
Three books I would recommend on the subject of busyness.
Holy Week: Gethsemane (Matthew 26)
In the final hours before his arrest, trial and execution, Jesus found himself alone in a garden, wrestling in anguished prayer. This talk looks at the events in Gethsemane and considers what it was that made Jesus’ experience so unique (mp3)
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