How do we reconcile the idea of a loving God on the throne of the universe with the reality of a messed up world such as ours. Inequality, injustice, suffering and pain seem to have a very loud voice. Is there a good answer to their cries?

Heavenly House Rules gives consideration to what it looks like to live together in unity as the family of God. Every family has its own unique culture, customs and rules. The heavenly family is no different. The heavenly Father has established His house rules among His family on earth for their blessing, protection and happiness.

Salvation, who needs it anyway? As long as you're a good person, right? Perhaps the best place to start is in seeking to understand what the real human dilemma is. At the heart of the human problem is a fractured relationship with the Creator. The heart of the solution is the healing of the relationship between humanity and the Creator. This reconciliation takes place through the person of Jesus. It's time for you to experience the embrace of home.

Wait. Delay. Tarry. Stall. Patience. Typically, people do not like having to live the experience that these words signify. What do you get when you combine these words with the promise of Jesus' 'soon' return? The story of this world! Why have 2000 odd years passed since Jesus promised an immanent return? "Headed Home" gives consideration to the subject of delay and the purposes of God in working out humanity's salvation.

"Here and Now" gives detailed consideration to the practical experience of Sabbath keeping. What does it mean to "keep the Sabbath holy"? How do we discern best practice for Sabbath keeping in areas not clearly revealed in the Bible? Most importantly "Here and Now" discusses the relational nature and purpose of the Sabbath gift.

The Mark of the Beast is coming! But what is the Mark of the Beast? More importantly, how can you avoid receiving the Mark of the Beast? Bible prophecy strongly associates together the end times and the mark of the beast. According to the book of Revelation, the mark of the beast is a phenomenon that manifests our spiritual loyalty shortly before the return of Jesus. The world will be divided into two camps, one standing under the seal of God and the other standing under the mark of the beast. Indeed, the seal of God in Revelation stands as the spiritual opposite to the mark of the beast.

Discover how the change of Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday took place in history. This examination of the Sabbath through history compared with what the Bible says about the Sabbath will open your eyes to one of the longest running religious deceptions in history.

Which day is the Sabbath? Some Christians say that the Christian Sabbath is Sunday. Others say that the Christian Sabbath is Saturday. Further fuelling the confusion is the way in which the seventh day Sabbath vs Sunday issue is said to represent Old Covenant vs New Covenant or legalism vs grace. Ultimately the question that this presentation seeks to answer from the Bible is, Should we still keep the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath still important under the New Covenant / New Testament dispensation? Or is the seventh day Sabbath a symbol of Old Covenant / Old Testament legalism.

It seems that the quest for meaning and purpose is fundamental to the human experience. Every human being wants to know that they matter in some way. “In the Beginning” explores how the creation story and the original Sabbath define humanity’s identity.

Understanding the parables of Jesus will have a profoundly positive impact on your life! When it comes to your life, building strong is essential. But with so many competing philosophies and ideologies, how can you be sure you're building your life on a solid foundation? In this episode of More than a Story, we will unpack the parable of the wise and foolish men.

No matter how architecturally magnificent the building, one must first choose a solid foundation to successfully weather the storms! This parable will give you the guidance you need to build on the most enduring foundation even in the face of life's uncertainty.

If you have ever wondered how to interpret the parable of the sower, you will want to join Adrian Webster as he continues the journey of exploring the parables of Jesus.

Understanding the parables of Jesus will bring wisdom and a sense of clarity to your every day life experience. Life lessons in the Bible find a particular richness in the object lessons that Jesus employed from the natural world to illustrate spiritual realities. This video will provide some clear answers regarding how to understand the parable of the sower: the seed, the field, the four types of ground and the harvest. You will find your own place in the this parable, realising that it is so much more than a story.

Understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus isn't particularly easy. When it comes to understanding the parables of Jesus Christ, this is definitely one of the more tricky ones. Most likely this rich man and Lazarus sermon that Jesus told was a fictional story borrowed from the popular culture of the day and reapplied to suit Jesus' spiritual purposes.

Perhaps you've met people who are anxious about their spiritual growth trajectory and the rate of progress in their character development. What is the role of faith in growing spiritually? How much knowledge do I need to grow spiritually? How to be perfect for God? The only way to enjoy the journey of spiritual growth is to understand the relationship between spiritual growth and the grace of God. Don't be hard on yourself spiritually and don't obsess over spiritual perfection. If you do, the pursuit of Christian perfectionism will suck the joy out of the journey.

How Can I Have Life? Great question! The truth is that you are made to be spiritually connected. Jesus told a parable to illustrate how important connectedness with Him is. The parable of the vine and the branches reveals that living like Jesus is easy as long as we depend upon Him and not upon our own resources. The most basic truth is that you cannot be spiritually independent.

Should I keep praying even if there is no answer? Why pray when there is no answer? Why does God keep saying no to my prayers? Is there any point to praying? Jesus told a parable about an unjust judge and a persistent widow to answer these very questions that arise in connection with prayer.

Why would a God of love judge people? When will the judgement take place? What did Jesus say about judgment? A lot of people feel that the idea of God's judgement is scary. The truth, though, is that divine judgement is a good thing.

Why should I care about the Kingdom of God? When was the Kingdom of God born? How does the Kingdom of God grow? How big is the Kingdom of God? Can the Kingdom of God be seen? If so, what does the Kingdom of God look like? Perhaps you've heard the expression: "Don't despise the day of small beginnings". Never has this been more true than with regard to the establishment of the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke to the people of His day illustrating the beginning and growth of the Kingdom of God as a tiny mustard seed growing to become a large tree.

We are all prone to the trap of pride! The danger of comparing ourselves with others becomes inevitable as we indulge the spirit of pride. What is your favorite flavor of sin? We all have our unique preference when it comes to the particular way in which we indulge our sinful natures. Nevertheless, pride is perhaps the most dangerous of all sin. The reason is simply because pride makes us blind to our true need. Pride causes us to indulge in judging others by comparing them with ourselves. The corrupt pride filled heart hijacks religion to make us feel superior over others. In reality, the only true standard of character is that of Jesus. Compared to Him, none of us come close to measuring up.

Why is there trouble in the church? Why do people get hurt by churches? Am I going to get hurt in church? Can't I be a follower of Jesus without being connected to a church? These are very real questions that were answered by Jesus telling a story about the wheat and the tares.

We are either wholly saved or wholly lost. There is no in between state. But is the cost of becoming part of the Kingdom of God worth it? Without a doubt, the Kingdom of God is worth the cost! Unfortunately, many people are still oblivious to the Kingdom of God and its value. The only way we can be counting the cost too high is if we do not truly understand the value of what is offered through the Kingdom of God. The cost to value ratio is explained by Jesus through two similar but slightly different parables. The parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price remind us that the kingdom of god is beyond anything this world offers you. When you turn to God you realise that all is forgiven. Through forgiveness you are brought back into the family of God. By being restored to the family of God you become an heir of eternal life as well as everything God has to offer.