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 PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 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. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

Delivered by Pastor Bill Allen on 11th April 2025.

Delivered by Mitchell Lever 06/04/25. Given To Hospitality. The Bible tells us that there is no greater love than when a person lays down their life for a friend. The scriptures further encourage us to be "given to hospitality", sharing this great love not only with friends, but also with strangers. Scriptural References. Rom 12:9-13, 1 Pet 4:7-10, Luk 6:32-36, 1Kin 17:8-24, Mat 25:34-36, Gal 6:10. 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/kDNOR34NNxU

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. Scriptural References. Act 2:3-4, Mar 16:17-20, Rev 3:14,18, 2Tim 2:15, 1Cor 11:19, Rom 14:17-18, Jam 1:12, Rev 14:10-11. 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 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

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 01/042/25. 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. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

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. 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 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 Mitchell Lever 16/03/25. When problems arise in life we often feel the need to seek justice. Naturally we want to resolve things our own way. God has a better way which involves mercy and forgiveness. This allows him to take care of our problems while we continue forward serving and worshipping. Scriptural References. Mat 18:21-35, 2Sam 14:9-10, 2Sam 14:25-33, 2Sam 15:1-6, 2Sam 18:9-10, 2Sam 14-15, Isa 54:7-10, Eph 4:29. 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/Su9S-19_2Zw

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 talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 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 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

Delivered by Byron Carragher 16th February 2025. The Bible has a lot to say about 'self' or the nature of mankind, and most of it does not paint a particularly pleasant view of 'self'. There is however a solution... Jesus, who is the ultimate example of self-less, and through his saving grace and the power, we are able to put off the 'self' in contrast to so much of what we see and hear around us in our world today. 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/l8DQJORRrAU

Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25. 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 PDF copy of the "short" talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 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 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/Tr-Pu4p438g

Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25. 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 PDF copy of the "short" talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 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 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/Ipyutj72hks

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 MP4 video is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/hZa9PaNgYE8

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 19th January 2025. There are those who believe that certain sins are unforgivable. Others rightly identify sins that have very serious consequences, with many others giving certain sins more power than they actually hold. In light of these mixed beliefs, a few explanations are offered below. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP4 video is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/bOQkNGvdQQw

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025. The Holy Spirit (supernatural power of God) has been the essential source of life from the very beginning. The first miracle enjoyed by mankind was the contents of the fruit from the tree of life... it made eternal possible due to the miraculous life forces it contained. After the fall of man, the Holy Spirit appears as 'fire' in nearly all scriptural observations. It interacts with water, being the two major principles of Spiritual life. The old/first deliverance of mankind which led to the first covenant was supported by the fire... the life saving power of God. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 And the YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/nNTtEk8iR9s

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025. Part 2 of this topic. Part 1 was delivered on 1st December 2024. There are thousands of claimed ways to enter the kingdom of God, but only one way offers God's evidence of biblically promised signs and wonders. Sadly, these are rejected by most Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. It is not new for 'religious' people to reject signs and wonders. They killed Jesus for the following reasons... jealousy, hatred, pride and ignorance. It is not surprising that all the ruling political and religious leaders of the day rejected Jesus' teaching and miracles... not much has changed today either. Jesus established himself by miracles... not religious arguments or philosophical debate. He also listed the miracles that would establish the true church up until his return. Despite all he did, they murdered him anyway. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 A MP4 video is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/rX9qzZw-MUU

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 5th January 2025. God's creation was made to be good; nature obeys his commandments and as a result it reflects God's creative power and goodness. Mankind on the other hand was created in God's image. They were given the ability to be creative beings themselves. Unlike God's natural creation, man has the ability to choose to disobey God's commandments. God's overwhelming desire is for all mankind to be reconciled to him. Jesus came to bridge the gulf between man and God. By receiving the Holy Spirit, individuals can be reconciled to God. A PDF copy of the presentation notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th December 2024. One of the greatest causes of the problems we face is that we continually forget (overlook) simple truths. We become so engrossed with short term goals and needs, we tend to overlook far more important long-term requirements. One example of such actions happens very obviously within friendships and marriages. People overlook lifetime opportunities because of momentary disappointments and setbacks... disputes lead to arguments; bitterness sets in, and the relationship can be permanently destroyed. This is also true of those who serve God. We can be momentarily distracted by pressures or problems and before we know it, we stop serving God and his people. We forget the most basic of all truths... prayer, reading, fellowship, serving one another, tithes and offerings, etc. The plan God has for us is put on hold until we are motivated once again to walk in the true light of the gospel. The scriptures repeatedly remind us of such truths. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 15th December 2024. In many ways, God measures our relationship with him the same way that we should care for our children. A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9 And the YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlYjQDfC_t8

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 4th December 2024. Just a few thoughts on the rarest people on earth. They are Christians who have a genuine love of the truth. They are the true overcomers.