Myrtle House Podcast

Kindness looks like something. It can change the atmosphere and knows no limits. Throughout the Bible God demonstrates the extraordinarily supernaturally generosity of His kindness towards us. Gods kindness is used to bring about change, change in our hearts, our lives, to the people around us and to a community. You cannot be kind like God unless you have experienced the kindness of God. Once you have experienced this kindness you will never be the same and you will start to manifest this kindness in the circumstances and situations you find yourself in. Kindness is extraordinary in power when it’s demonstrated and is key to the Kingdom of God manifesting in and around your life. Have a great week and we can't wait to hear how God has used you to show kindness this week as you go about your lives!!

Why is it sometimes that our doubts are bigger than our faith? In this great message from last Sunday, Pastor Martin looks at the story of Abraham and shows us that as people of faith we have everything we could ever need for life in abundant supply. That God will fulfil the promises he has given to us, we just need to believe. In our journey of faith it is good to look back at how far we have come, because sometimes we believe that we haven’t come very far and we start believing the doubts we have, but it is only in looking back that we can see all the good things God has done in our lives and how much we have changed. We have already been made righteous by our faith, so let’s start to live like this. “But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.” Romans‬ ‭4:5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

What are we allowing to define our lives? Is it past experiences or are we willing to allow God to define us? In this great message Pastor John Graham explores part of the story of Moses and how he had to step up out of his past experiences and allow God to define him so he could rise up and become the leader that God called him to be. “There is a new season if we are willing to take God at His word.” We need to step up, rise up, moving forward with God and what He is doing with His church and see what God has got for us. It's time to stop making excuses and instead allow God use what we have in our hands. “Then the Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭4:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

As we continue through our ‘Faith’ series, Ps. Bill brings us a great message delving into the story of Gideon to show us how God sees beyond our current situations and will speak to our inner identity, helping us to transform ourselves and our circumstances. God is calling you to rise up, to step up, to be who God has called you to be, to understand who you are and that the strength you have is all that you need. Your identity is not dependent on what you think, but your identity is effected and influenced by how you think. Do you dare to believe bigger than the winepress. Rise up Mighty Warriors!!

Ps. Bill continues the series on Faith by looking at 'Why we believe what we believe'. Through this great message Bill tries to debunk a lot of the lies and myths that people will use to question your faith. So be encouraged and stir up your faith, so you understand why you believe what you believe, so when someone asks you why do you believe in Jesus? That you are able to give a reasoned, intelligent, thought through answer.

New Year, New Series. This year we will be exploring the subject of faith and how it is worked out in our own lives, in other peoples lives and in the life of our community. Ps. Martin begins the series by asking the question 'What is Faith?'. We will continue to unpack the subject in the next few weeks so make sure to listen along each week as we explore how faith can be a force for good in our communities.

As we start the New Year many of us have or will be looking to fast something in our lives. In this message Ps.Bill lays out the Biblical principles of fasting and shows some of the many examples of fasting you can find throughout the Bible and what fasting can achieve in our lives if we do it with the right intentions and heart. "Fasting helps us focus, helps us worship more, helps us to sense Gods presence more, it begins to shift us."

Christmas is a celebration of a great and joyful event. An event meant for everybody, everywhere!! Whether it's your neighbour or your enemy. God's mission is that they experience a joy in Him. When you have a revelation of Jesus Christ and who He is and what he’s done for you, joy should fill your heart. Joy should be manifested in you, people should be able to see the sheer delight in you, whether it’s singing songs or if it’s just being full of love, care and kindness wherever you go. So remember when we choose to make a joyful noise with our lives we carry the grace and joy of God out into the world touching lives wherever we go.

““You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:14-16‬ ‭NLT‬‬ On Advent Sunday, Ps. Martin brought a great message on Shining our light, knowing that we are the light of the world and that we are called to shine it out for all to see. Shine your light in everything you do!!

Guest speakers David and Greta Peters from Church Unlimited in New Zealand speak on 'Finding Unshakeable Hope.'

Why stories? Stories are the most powerful thing we have as a capability as a human being and we forget to use it really well. Each one of us everyday communicates by stories whether we realise it or not. Our stories have the power to inspire people, to bring hope and to be a lifeline to someone in the darkest of situations. Jesus used stories throughout the bible to communicate to people. He understood the connection that is created when we tell stories between each other. Your story has the power to help people and build community. Stories transform people from the inside out. We need to be people who live for other people. Sharing stories.