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GOING VIRAL These days we often like to make sure things are under control. Our lives are often carefully planned and scheduled to make sure the important things get done. We talk about being ‘intentional’ in the things we invest in, aiming to show wisdom and forethought in our decisions. Yet when we look at the stories about the early Church in the Book of Acts, things didn’t seem quite as carefully planned. What can we learn from the history of the Church, and how might it affect what God does through us today? Join us this morning as Bill Brown shares with us.

GOING VIRAL Have you ever felt thoroughly under qualified for a job? Have you even thought that someone else could do it better? You might have thought those very things when it comes to sharing your faith in Jesus with other people. The Bible does talk about people having certain roles to play in the church, so maybe we’re made for something different? Today, Chris will be taking us back to look at the life of the early church and who God used to spread the news about Jesus. Join us as we consider whether what worked then can still work today.

GOING VIRAL UnpredictableIn the years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the news about him spread like wildfire, accompanied by all sorts of powerful and amazing wonders. So what was the spark that set the world ablaze with hope? What enabled the people of God to share the message with courage and love across all sorts of borders? How did they do it and could it still work today? Join us as Bill Brown helps us seek answers to these questions in the Book of Acts.

EASTER - LOST & FOUND

EASTER - LOST & FOUND

EASTER - LOST & FOUND

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES It’s a nice image – that of a young Joseph standing in his technicolour dreamcoat. It’s part of a story full of crazy twists and turns which kids love to hear. Even as adults we love the wild ride which is the story of Joseph. But what lies beneath the surface of this story? What can we learn from story about a middle-eastern boy sold into slavery thousands of years ago? How might this story change our story today?Join us today as we take a fresh look at this well-known story from Genesis.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES It’s a nice image – that of a young Joseph standing in his technicolour dreamcoat. It’s part of a story full of crazy twists and turns which kids love to hear. Even as adults we love the wild ride which is the story of Joseph. But what lies beneath the surface of this story? What can we learn from story about a middle-eastern boy sold into slavery thousands of years ago? How might this story change our story today?Join us today as we take a fresh look at this well-known story from Genesis.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES If the story of Abraham’s ‘almost-sacrifice’ of Isaac was reported in the news today, it would cause widespread uproar and shock. Yet many of us pass over it casually as we read through Genesis. When we stop to think about it, this story is a confusing one. What does it say about who God is? What does it say about what God requires of those who follow him? Is this the sort of faithfulness we are asked to live out today, and if so, what might that look like?Today Chris Danes will be tackling some of these tricky questions as we take another look at this famous story from Genesis.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES At some point in life, most of us make promises or have promises made to us. However, it’s unlikely any of those would involve having descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, or becoming the father of a nation. Yet this was part of the promise made by God to Abraham which led him to embark on a journey which would change the course of history.How does this promise impact the life of someone living in Melbourne in 2017? Is there more to this story than meets the eye? Join us today as we explore this special story from Genesis with fresh eyes.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES At some point in life, most of us make promises or have promises made to us. However, it’s unlikely any of those would involve having descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, or becoming the father of a nation. Yet this was part of the promise made by God to Abraham which led him to embark on a journey which would change the course of history.How does this promise impact the life of someone living in Melbourne in 2017? Is there more to this story than meets the eye?Join us today as we explore this special story from Genesis with fresh eyes.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES In cities around the world we see towers reaching into the sky, yet God hasn’t stepped in to prevent their construction. So what was different about the Towel of Babel which we read about in Genesis? Should we take this story seriously? Does it hold any relevance for us and the way we approach God and life in 2017?Today Andrew Bawden will help unwrap some of the mysteries of this well-known story from Genesis. We hope you will be able to join us!

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES When we were kids, many of us coloured in pictures of cute animals popping out of a wooden boat, accompanied by a jolly-looking man named Noah. It’s one of the most famous Bible stories of all time. But when you stop to read the story a bit closer, it’s a little less cute, and Noah almost certainly wasn’t so jolly about the whole thing. So what’s really going on with this story? What might we learn about God, ourselves and the world around us as we read through it with fresh eyes? Listen today as Chris draws our attention to this very special story from Genesis.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES We don’t have to look far to find problems in this world – things are far from perfect. Many of us have questions about why this is, and we might turn to the Bible looking for answers and searching for hope. So what are we meant to learn from a story about a talking snake and a forbidden piece of fruit? How can that possibly help us navigate the pain and evil in this world? What hope can it offer us when we need it most? Join us today as Mike Riddell helps us take another look as this very mysterious story in Genesis and its implications for life today.

TELL ME A STORY: READING GENESIS WITH FRESH EYES ‘In the beginning…’The first words of the Bible can sound a lot like ‘once upon a time’, and so we might be tempted to treat it about as seriously as we treat a fairy tale. While these first few chapters of Genesis have confused many, there is power in these words to transform the way we look at the world and our place in it today. Join us today as Bill Brown helps us explore this passage with fresh eyes.

ON PURPOSE Jesus is very clear that one of the key mechanisms for bringing change to the world, is by means of His followers living their faith out loud and in full colour. This is much easier said than done. How can we best capitalise on the strength and values found in faith to make the world a better place. And not only that, how can we inspire and motivate others to do the same? Join with us this week as Chris Danes explores the idea of intentional influence, in every arena of life.

ON PURPOSE From mortgage payments to date night. We often allocate time, resource, and energy to the things that are most important to us. Most followers of Jesus somewhere along the way seem to struggle in being intentional about their walk with Jesus. At Syndal Baptist Church our aim is to help our people grow in their intimacy and connection with Jesus over a whole lifetime. Join with us this week as Bill Brown addresses some of the key issues around keeping your faith hot in a lukewarm world.

​ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS

​ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS

​ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS