Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 15/06/25. The death and resurrection of Christ enabled God to introduce an far better covenant than the one it replaced. Our covenant begins with the personal anointing (indwelling) of the Holy Spirit. Due to the frailty of human beings, a system is also needed that can successfully deal with our future sins and shortcomings. To meet these needs, God introduced a covenant ruled by mercy and grace (MERCY = Not getting the judgement we deserve. GRACE = Getting forgiveness and blessing we don't deserve). Interestingly, God included one of the great, yet little understood blessings of the Old Testament for our ongoing benefit. This mechanism that keeps us free from our shortcomings is also referred to as 'the sure mercies of David'. These mercies are comprised of deliverance from our enemies and deliverance from ourselves... we no longer need to be victims to anything, especially sin. David's faith provided this covenant promise with God. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/7cSRTV69L4k

The Prayer Of Faith Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 25/05/25. Today we will be investigating the powerful promises that God has given to us with regards to prayer. Prayer is communication and where there is no communication there can never be any results. The opposite is also true... good communication will bring about excellent blessings. The Lord knows all about our human nature and is more than aware of our strengths and our weaknesses. His indwelling Spirit provides complete answers for all human needs. This is the message that Jesus wants us to take out into the whole world... it works for everyone. To grow strong also means to get past weakness... this can only be achieved through the power of faithful prayer. Scriptural References. Jam 5:14-20, Exo 30:29, Heb 1:9, 1Kin 17:14, 1The 5:14-23, Exo 30:25-32, 1Kin 17:1-16. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/IuBhGKB3nv8

God Cares For You More Than You Think Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 13/05/25. Gods word has the answer for all aspects of our weaknesses and fears... The following list reveals just how widespread God's care is for the human race... particularly those who are trying to walk in his ways. Scriptural References. Joh 14:27, 1Pet 5:6-7, Joh 14:18, Psa 46:1, Psa 34:17, 1Cor 14:33, Psa 32:8, Rom 8:37-39. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 9/05/25. The human race greatly needs simple instructions. When we open a 'do it yourself' box (our life choices), we need to open it the right way up and look for the instructions... humanity tends to do the opposite. People make the mistake of believing that God is the cause wars and many afflictions that have sprung up through human history. That is not the case. It is humanity who rejects and defies God and change all creative principles that work and bring blessing. God has given us the freedom to make our own choices, but with that freedom comes the consequences. God tells us that we have a purpose and a way to fulfil it. All that we call human history -- money, poverty, ambition, war, crime, murder, lies, prostitution, cultures, classes, empires, slavery -- is the long and terrible story of man trying to find something, other than God, which will make him happy. As failings pile up and things get worse, people lash out at one another and need someone to blame... even though they made their own choices. The need to blame everyone else, is the name of the game today. Everyone wants freedom, but nobody want to be accountable. The opposite to what God offers. Scriptural References. Jer 17:5-10, Mar 16:15-17. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/6roaYmS38GQ

Who Am I Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 27/04/25. Many of us must wonder from time to time why the Lord chose us to do what has to be done. Self-doubt is a good thing in the beginning because it helps us understand the need to trust in God and his purposes... after that... we need to walk by faith and let the Lord do his work through us. Scriptural References. Exo 3:11, Act 7:22-28, Exo 7:10-12, Jud 6:15-16, Jer 1:6-8, Est 4:11, Luk 5:8-9, 1Cor 12:18-19, Mar 16:20. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/mAJuFRVzpkc

Making The Weak Strong. Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/04/25. Just A few observations to consider. Scriptural References. Act 1:8, 2Cor 1:3-4, Gal 6:2-5, Pro 19:17, Eph 4:16.

The Touchstone. Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 06/04/25. The touchstone has been an essential method for testing the purity of gold and silver for 4000 years. This is scripturally mentioned with Abraham having much wealth in gold and silver (GEN 13:2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold). Historically, a method of testing was essential to separate counterfeit and fake precious metals, and to also establish overall purity. There are two known ways to test the purity of gold and silver. The first way is to melt them down where impurities can be separated (trial by fire). However, this is not suitable for the daily use of gold and silver coins... thus a touchstone is used. The metal to be assayed is rubbed on the touchstone, adjacent to the rubbing on the touchstone of a sample of a metal of known purity... they are compared. Uses of the touchstone... In scripture, God uses the well-known 'touchstone' principle to prove the validity of his promises, and also to confirm our reality as Christians. Speaking in tongues serves as a touchstone for those claiming to be saved or anointed... this is a direct comparison with the bible narrative. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/P44NBJRbwMU

Our spoken testimony is to be a truthful account of what God has done for us. It is important that we give the details as accurately and honestly as possible. Telling others of what God has done for us (witness or testimony), can lead to the saving of their own lives as well. Our testimony is the primary contact and most vital tool that God has with those that are in the world. Out testimony acts as proof of God's position and status, giving credibility to the Gospel of salvation...let us use this tool wisely.

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 23/02/25. Building Yourself Up. The revelation from God that we are created for a positive purpose and the fact that he is prepared to reveal these purposes, is the most wonderful knowledge that any human could ever experience. The opportunity to be anointed (enlivened) by God's Spirit and the promise of eternal life almost seems too good to be true. The bible not only reveals these truths, but also reveals the best way to deal with problems as well. Scriptural References. Pro 27:23, Rom 8:24-25, Psa 51:8-13, Rom 4:18, Psa 86:5, Pro 16:6, 1Cor 1:8-9, Rom 8:15, Rom 15:2, Jude 20-25. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/6Kk0FQN30i4

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman 02/03/25. In a world where there appears to be a thousand religious arguments it is good to go back to the source. Eight of the New Testaments most influential characters had the same idea... Jesus's purpose on earth was to prepare the people for baptism in the Holy Spirit. The experience of the day of Pentecost is still available today. Scriptural References. Joh 1:29-33, Mat 3:11, Mar 1:8, Luk 3:16, Act 1:4-5, Act 1:8, Act 2:1-4, Act 2:37-38, Act 11:15-17, Act 10:43-48, Act 19:1-6. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/x83U1q2CNzw