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

Delivered by P Brad Smith 23/02/25. Regardless of how long or by what manner the judgement of God comes, the actual time before the judgement seat is a very fearful thing to those who fail. Judgement and punishment are two different events... First a judge determines guilt or innocence, then upon that determination, reward or punishment is enacted. A PDF copy of the complete main article is available at: https://cdnarticles.brf.org.au/20240919_pbs_main_points_death_and_hellV1.0.pdf A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/L5Eie7mDZRM

Death And Hell. Part - A. One of the common mistakes made when trying to interpret the Bible, comes from overlooking the most basic rule of study... comparing scriptures with themselves. The concept of eternal punishing after judgement, is strangely missing from every prominent Old Testament reference. It is very hard to imagine why God would not warn Adam and Eve and numerous other key players in their times right up to Christ, that death would include eternal torment filled with unrelenting pain and horror for all time... with no relief whatsoever. Adam was warned that he would surely die and that is exactly what happened. There is a huge difference between death (which is often quick and uneventful) compared to eternal torturous pain. Why would God hide, or disguise such a hideous result for thousand years, if such a terrible punishment were literally true? A YouTube link to the Part A uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Ipyutj72hks Death And Hell. Part - B. God created the earth and all the various forms of life upon it... he created all the life cycles, all the majesty of perfect function and all the beauty and harmony they reveal. Likewise, God created and controls the spiritual world (he set the conditions for heaven, earth and for hell). Whatever happens to those that fail judgement(the vast majority of everyone ever born), is a choice that God has made, designed created and supported... thus it must reflect his nature. God is not stuck with laws that go against his will or choices... he designed them. A YouTube link to the Part B uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Tr-Pu4p438g A PDF copy of the complete main article is available at: https://cdnarticles.brf.org.au/20240919_pbs_main_points_death_and_hellV1.0.pdf A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2

These notes address the perceived scriptural differences relating to the nature of eternal death.. termed the 'second death'. For many people this is a great concern and needs a simple and honest answer. The two main beliefs are directly opposed to each other and need to be resolved for clarity and truth's sake. One belief is, that eternal death is to be in a state of torment and distress for eternity; the opposing view holds that eternal death is no different than normal death, where the soul loses consciousness, without thought, eternally.A simple disclaimer that... whatever we believe, right or wrong, God will do what he does despite our opinion. These notes are formulated with that principle in mind. That is why a greater effort to follow scriptural principle and details has been presented.* It is most important that we answer questions with clarity, clearly based on scriptural evidence.

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 26th January 2025. The apostle John had a special relationship with Jesus. He was the only apostle to reach an old age and he also looked after Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is no surprise that his gospel id full of spiritual treasures. In chapter one, he explains the meaning of God's creation and the treasure that is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. A PDF copy of the Powerpoint presentation is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP3 audio of this talk is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/hZa9PaNgYE8