The Transformative Power of The Bible

This morning I was guest preacher at Petone Baptist Church, and decided to share about how God totally transformed my life.  Through this amazing event I then talk about the transformative power contained in the Bible.

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In my sermon I refer to a brief vid of my baptism which you can check out below: Continue reading »

The Future of Virtual Ministry

Today I preached my last message in the Anglican Cathedral of Second Life and chose to focus on the future of Virtual Ministry. I pointed out that research shows a majority of Christians don’t regularly attend church and stated that the usual solution of attempting to make church attractive is only part of the answer. I shared that we as a church need to go where people are, as well as expecting people to come to us.

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And at the end of the service I was quite moved when those worshiping, spontaneously gathered around me to pray for me.

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What does the future hold for Virtual Ministry?

This weekend I preach my final message before I formally retire from the Anglican Cathedral of Second Life.  Next weekend is my farewell service.  My final talk is, ‘What does the future hold for Virtual Ministry? ‘  I will offer some possibilities, some ideas as to where virtual ministry might be heading.  I can see two realities converging, which will fuel online worship: 1) A declining number of people calling themselves Christian yet not attending the local church, and 2) the massive growth of the internet.

The service I am speaking at is 8pm Saturday Los Angeles time.  Click here to see what time this is in your part of the world.  You are welcome to come and join us!

To get to the Cathedral to hear me speak:

If you are signed up to Second Life:  to get to the Cathedral to attend the service click here.

If you need to sign up to Second Life: check out my blog post by clicking here.

For more background info see: Christian Mission to a Virtual World (1527)

A Brief History of the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life

In this short reflection I outline a history of the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life. From a wild idea to a significant ministry.

Originally preached in the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life, May 23/24th .
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God, Vomit and the Lukewarm Christian

Are you a lukewarm Christian looking for something more in your faith? This 19 minute message based on Revelation 3:14-22 will provide two key tools to fire up your faith.
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The Church Needs Prophets

The church needs more prophets, more people who seek the truth and speak the truth. To find out why and how check out this short message (14 min) from my service in Second Life this past weekend.
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Big numbers = success: really?

In my sermon this past weekend in the Anglican Cathedral of Second Life I talked about the game, the trap of being drawn into believing that personal success is related to how many people are involved in our ministry. Big numbers = success. But what was Jesus’ approach to ministry followers?

Listen to this 12 minute message by me to find out.
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What does forgiveness really mean?

Christ is risen!  At the Easter Sunday service in the Anglican Cathedral of Second Life I preached on the enormously stunning news that we are truly forgiven. I teased out what this practically mean for us. Check it out!  To listen press play below. (12 minutes in length)
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In The Face of Death Does Jesus Panic?

Managed to run my service in Second Life even though I on business in Bangkok! Check out my message from the service below in which I look at the question, ‘So how does Jesus face his suffering and death?’
Some very cool stuff out of the John reading for us.

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(Warning: message affected by Jet Lag!! smile)

I want to Praise God Like I should

Find it tough praising God? Struggle being thankful, of seeing the positives in a tough life? This practical message preached by me at the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life shares some ideas to assist you.  (13 mins in length)
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