Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 14/12/25. The bible was firstly written as a book of knowledge, then of history and prophecy. It was never God's intention that the bible would be the sole source of all knowledge, but rather it was a foundations of principles which all knowledge could be built upon. God revealed ten laws in the Old Testament which would guarantee a happy and rewarding life for every person on the planet. These laws are absolute and not open for debate, nor for change. Out modern society has rejected all but 2-3 of these commandments. The following seven and a half testaments have been rejected by modern society (Exodus 20... no other God's, no graven images, not to speak vainly about God, keep the sabbath, honour your father and mother, no adultery, no coveting, no killing [unborn children]. Alternately, stealing, lying (false witness), and killing are still against the law, although abortion is accepted and lying is considered normal. 75% of all the essential knowledge is rejected and mocked by most modern societies. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/WwF9cGzocJU

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 07/12/25. Our church formed about 60 years ago during one of the early outpourings of the Holy Spirit in Australia. As time went by two distinct types of spirit filled groups formed. Some groups determined that believing or accepting Christ was New Testament salvation and that the anointing of the Holy Spirit was an optional extra. The others believed that the anointing of the Holy Spirit and water baptism was salvation and was evidenced by the prophesied sign of speaking in tongues (both groups adopted a large variety of beliefs, practices and prophetic understandings). Our church adopted the same belief that Peter spoke of on the day of Pentecost. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/s2SYVf00W9A

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman 30/11/25 Part 6 of the Armour Of God series: The helmet is an essential part of armour protecting the head. The skull itself is a protection for our most precious brain. It is the centre of our very nature. To protect our spiritual life we must protect our mind. The things we think about mould what we are, so it is important to control what we think about. It is the helmet of Salvation that protects us from carnal thoughts that lead to destruction. A PDF copy of the presentation notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=11 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=4 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/G4jWtrKZ6B4

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 23/11/25. Most people around the world are completely ignorant of why they exist and what their purpose in life is... furthermore, they have no effective long term purposes. They have no solution to the reality of death. Many are offended by God or the truth he offers... despite the credible signs and evidence. The whole duty of man is actually a way of life that never fails.. the only weakness is us and the distractions that surround us. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Rtwmx5vpT2o

When It Is Not The Sign You Want Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 16/11/25. The human race has a track record of only hearing the things they want to hear when God is talking to them. The bible is full of answered prayers and petitions that numerous people had rejected, because they are not the answers they wanted to hear. We need to be very careful that we don't slide into that situation ourselves. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/atxOeXrn_x8

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 19/10/25. God created humanity for a purpose. He provided everything that was good for us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Because we were created with a free will, he also provided directions and warnings that would protect us from natural and spiritual harm (Genesis 3:1-24). Most people do not consider that we are primarily spiritual beings... our bodies are only vehicles for our souls. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/c6pO4aGPGRQ

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 05/10/25. Forgiveness is the most vital of all practices we both accept and exercise as Christians. Every day of our loves we receive or generate offences of one type or another... mistakes are made, advantages are taken, feelings are hurt. Unless these are dealt with effectively, our lives become negative and our joy and performance falters. Forgiveness is the capacity to remain in harmony with ourselves, with each other and God. Forgiveness is difficult if we are not sure of what God is offering and expecting. Forgiveness is not about making excuses, nor is it about condoning bad behaviour... it is a pardon, where blame and judgement are not enforced. Effective repentance frees our lives and the lives of others from shortcomings which can trouble our conscience and limit our peace and happiness. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/OdbcViFI_wg

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 21/09/25. The following scriptures make a clear case for the church to promote the anointing of the Holy Spirit as its first and most urgent priority. Many today are being side tracked by the need to have 'spiritual experiences', while the bible is more interested in getting people filled with the Spirit of God. Jesus Christ died and was resurrected so that the human race could have access to the life-giving powers of God. Jesus himself could not begin his ministry till he had the Holy Spirit within him... the infilling power and authority of God. Scriptural References. Mar 16:15, Mar 16:19-20, Mar 3:28-29, 2The 2:10-15, 1Cor 7:20-24, 1Cor 1:4-8. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Lm1b2dZNvcY

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 14/09/25. There is a focus point that all Christians should build their life on. None of us can attain perfection within our own right... nor with the natural skills or abilities within us. Our dependence on God's mercy and forgiveness is far greater than we think and far more effective than we may find comfortable. Paul's personal testimony of his life reveals how he moved from being a murderer of the saints, to a super spiritual person. Once he was nothing more than a natural person (like most Christians'): transformed into a spiritually successful person. Scriptural References. Gal 1:13-14, Phi 3:6, Act 26:10-11, 1Tim 1:13-14, 1Cor 15:9, 2Cor 12:6-9, Rom 7:14-25, Rom 8:1-4. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/N6Fs_wQibAs

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 07/09/25. To 'get back into the saddle' means doing something that we have stopped doing. For most of history, horses were the prime means of transport. Horses can be challenging and the path can be full of obstacles... accidents happened frequently. Many lost their confidence from such mishaps and thus the term was coined. There is an obvious spiritual parallel. When we get back in the saddle... nothing has changed. Same horse (God), same saddle (Holy Spirit), same rider (born again)...confidence needs to be restored quickly. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/j-ygKM31WGU

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 02/09/25. People become very independent once they leave school and start fending for themselves. This independence flows through to all parts of their lives and often they cut themselves off from vital knowledge and assistance as a result. This further entrenches the concept of "self only" support and people become hardened against good advice. The great tragedy of the Christian Church has been in the adopting of this policy of "man knows best". The concept of building the church was based, in principle, upon the fact that man knows nothing, the answer is in the Lord. God offered Moses a rod, which was to be his authorization during his lifetime. The rod was the power of God to the man of God: also exemplifying the words of God and was always present when God acted. The rod, of course, was representative of the Holy Spirit which was poured out on the day of Pentecost, and the "type" became reality. Without this rod, Moses was nothing, and without the Spirit we are nothing... it is the power and authority from God. How many times when pressures arise do we grumble about our circumstances? "We are better off in our old world religion... I I preferred my life the way it was before we were Spirit filled"; these are common statements that people make to their oversight when they don't like the way they are being led. Moses was also pressed to change God's directions, but God said no. Scriptural References. Exo 15:15-16, Job 21:9-13, Psa 23:4, Joh 14:26, Jer 10:23-24. 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 Byron Carragher 31/08/25 This talk discusses some of the references to the number 6 and its significance in the scriptures. It also presents a perspective on the parable of Jesus turning water into wine and the symbolism of the 6 water pots at the marriage in Cana and how we can take this message out for the furtherance of the gospel A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/RtJMThSBe8w

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 10/08/25. The following discussion reveals that the scriptural process to save the thief was all but impossible... the simple process of comparing spiritual with spiritual reveals much more than personal preferences. Scriptural References. Luk 23:39-43, Act 1:3, Mat 27:42, Mat 27:44, Mar 15:32-33, Isa 53:9, Joh 20:40-41, Joh 20:15-17, Mat 20:22-23, Joh 12:50, Mat 9:5-6, Luk 23:34-35, Mat 27:44-46, Act 2:38. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/oi4jr-VmyHc

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 29/07/25. Someone once said there are two types of people in the world... those who come into a room and say, 'Here I am!' and those who come into a room and say, 'Ah, there you are!' How different are those two approaches! One says "Look at me! I need attention"; The other says, "Tell me about yourself." One says, "I am important"; the other says, "You are important." One says, "The world revolves around me"; the other says, "You are important." Wouldn't it be great to be known as that second kind of person... others love to have around? Someone who displays the love of Christ openly and unashamedly? The New Testament gives us some practical suggestions about becoming the kind of person who demonstrates Christ's love. 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 27/07/25. These 3 attributes offered by God, turn the simplicity of mercy, compassion and forgiveness into a powerhouse of opportunity. God's intentions towards us are certainly not hidden or distorted when we have a good understanding of how God works and what his real nature is. Jesus' death and resurrection have opened the door to more blessing than ever. 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 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/m5kQy8oKAN4

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/07/25. This talk offers a little bit more details about the simplicity of being saved and the guarantee of God's love and blessing.

Delivered by Mitchell Lever 20th July 2025. God created humanity with various desires and needs to be met through our relationship with him. The world offers alternatives in God's absence. Alcohol is one example. It is important that we understand what alcohol is, how the bible views it's consumption, and God's promise to completely meet our needs (Jhn 6:35). In doing this, we uphold God's testimony as 'the light of the world, a city set on a hill', we remain 'in the world but not of the world', and we are able to give an answer 'to every man that asks a reason of the hope' that is in us (Mat 5:14, Pet 3:15, 1Per 2:9). A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Jrwnhkqiyds

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 08/07/25. God reveals the extent of praying in tongues and some of the many aspects that come into play. God has lovingly revealed the extent of this reality more clearly than we realise.

Delivered by Byron Carragher 29/06/25. This talk is an overview of the Book of Revelation (form of apocalyptic literature in scripture) that details a prophets symbolic dreams of visions. It is not a secret code for deciphering the date of Jesus' return. This overview explains history's pattern and God's promise to defeat evil and restore all things new - partnering with those who endure (overcome) by the blood of the lamb and the word of his testimony. A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/PT5hANJJAcI

The Name Of The Lord Delivered by Mitchell Lever 22/06/25. Throughout the Bible, God is known by many names, These names help us to better understand God's nature toward us. If we don't know who God is or what he can do, we can simply ask his name and he will reveal himself to us! A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/c3xmHplVGRk