Curtin Community Church podcast

Save us from this hero - Judges 9:1-57

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:45:24 GMT

The story of Abimelech is a strange inclusion in the Book of Judges. It feels like we have lost the plot, and Israel actually needs saving from their new self-appointed hero! David Rowbottom highlights the need for our attention to legacy, leadership and faithfulness in relationships.

The proud hero - Judges 8:1-35

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:16:17 GMT

This week we see a different side to Gideon's character. No longer the hesitant, fearful hero. With a taste of success under his belt he is now the proud, self-confident hero. David Rowbottom warns us to remain humble in the face of God's blessing on our lives, our families and our church.

The hesitant hero - Judges 6:33-7:25

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:41:27 GMT

Gideon is a character that many of us can relate to. God calls him to do something that he does not think he has the resources to do, so he hesitates. David Rowbottom encourages us to trust what God has revealed to us, make some godly decisions, and to grow in our trust in Jesus.

The douting hero - Judges 6:1-40

Curtin Community Church — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:33:05 GMT

This week we get an insight into the nature of idolatry and its consequences. Israel cry out for help. but when God sends them a hero to smash their idols they get mad. David Rowbottom encourages us to see the addicting nature of idolatry and to accept that to get out of some of the mess we create we, too, need to start by smashing our idols.

The Reluctant Hero - Judges 4:1-5:31

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 24 May 2009 07:16:57 GMT

Many men are prone to sin by being passive cowards; reluctant to lead and failing to take responsibility for themselves, their wives and families and other young men in church. This week we hear how God used such a man to save Israel, but also to expose the cowardly men in Israel for what they were. David Rowbottom urges men to repent of their cowardice and to provide an example of godly leadership to our children, our church and our city.

The devious hero - Judges 3:12-30

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:32:51 GMT

This week we do not get the sort of hero we might have expected, and we need to work out how we should react to this account. David Rowbottom encourages us to cheer at God's salvation, and to laugh with God at the ridiculous nature of idolatry.

The perfect hero - Judges 3:7-11

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:51:41 GMT

In this chapter we meet the first of God's heroes who will save his people in the book of Judges. Cameron St Clair shows us the pattern that the book will follow.

Ungodly heroes - Judges 2:6-3:6

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:03:03 GMT

This chapter of the bible describes a generation that grew up not knowing what the Lord had done for them. David Rowbottom helps us to see the contemporary significance of these events in our culture where generations are growing up that have no idea about Jesus and what he has done for them.

Special - Instruction & Discipline

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:37:28 GMT

This week our church gives thanks for the children born among us. On this occasion, David Rowbottom speaks especially to parents about their role in instructing and discipling their children.

Victory - Mark 15:40-16:8

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:16:08 GMT

On Easter Sunday we bring this series to a close with a look at the resurrection of Jesus. Our pastor, David Rowbottom, tells us why the ressurection of Jesus is so important.

Sacrifice - Mark 10:32-52

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:11:53 GMT

As Jesus heads towards Jerusalem the certainty that he is going to die is growing. This week we hear how Jesus explains to his disciples why he must die.

Rejection - Mark 8:27-9:1

Curtin Community Church — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:01:41 GMT

Jesus was opposed and rejected by the religious leaders of his day. This week Cameron St Clair helps us to see what his rejection means for those who follow him.

Confrontation - Mark 7:1-23

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:35:28 GMT

Jesus confronts us all about our sin, and holds out the offer of forgiveness. Jesus also confronts religious people about their religion. Our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows us the religion in our own lives and calls on us to repent of our religion and receive the gift of forgiveness that we cannot earn or merit.

Compassion - Mark 5:21-43

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:45:32 GMT

Jesus not only comes with authority, but with compassion for people living under the shadow of death. This week our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows us that Jesus really does have compassion for us, and encourages us to have compassion for others.

Authority - Mark 2:1-12

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:34:00 GMT

Jesus comes with all the authority of God. This week our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows us how Jesus exercises his authority, and how people respond to him.

Expected - Mark 1:1-20

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:14:31 GMT

This week we begin a new series of talks from Mark's Gospel called 'Seven things you should know about Jesus'. Cameron St Clair shows us that Jesus was expected, and encourages us not to have a lightweight view of Jesus.

Body building - Built to multiply

Curtin Community Church — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:11:59 GMT

The dynamic of the gospel - people hear the truth about Jesus, people receive Jesus as Lord. That gospel bears fruit in people's lives and grows as they share it with others. Our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows the implications of that - our church will value multiplying disciples, multiplying groups, multiplying leaders and multiplying mission fields we try and reach.

Body Building - Built for our city

Curtin Community Church — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:06:25 GMT

How do we love Jesus and remain faithful to him, but at the same time love the city in which we live and introduce people there to Jesus? This week our pastor, David Rowbottom, provides some practical help using Paul's letter to the church in Corinth.

Body Building - Built in our City

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:20:51 GMT

Every church needs to remain faithful to the Gospel of Jesus. At the same time, every church needs to work out how to bring that message with relevance to its own culture. This week our pastor, David Rowbottom, encourages us to think how we can win as many as possible in our city for Jesus.

Body Building - Built with Passion

Curtin Community Church — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:14:28 GMT

Passion is something we understand - it's what gives us drive and purpose. This week we are reminded about the passion of Jesus for all people, and how that same passion for people infects those who follow him. Our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows us what that might look like in the life of our church.

Body Building - Built like Jesus

Curtin Community Church — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:52:02 GMT

Jesus is building his body, his church, to be like its head. The gift of one another in our church is a big part of the way Jesus is bringing this about. Our pastor, David Rowbottom, shows us how that should shape our lives, our relationships and our church.

Body Building - Built by Jesus

Curtin Community Church — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:12:18 GMT

The Bible frequently describes the church as the ‘body of Christ’ and calls on Christians to be body-builders for Jesus. In this first part of a seven-week series our pastor, David Rowbottom, starts to teach us what that looks like, and how it should practically shape our church, our relationships and our lives.