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…

The Name Of The LordDelivered 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.…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 20/06/25.There is an intriguing scripture in the gospel of John that reveals that our works surpassing that of Christ's. 'John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father'. It is interesting f…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 17/06/25.One of the greatest promises we receive from God is the ability to clear our conscience from our human failings and limitations. The reason is obvious when we think about it... it is almost impossible to serve God when we are guilty or worthless. Thus, God reinforces the fact that he is greater than our consc…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 15/06/25.The death and resurrection of Christ enabled God to introduce an far better covenant than the one it replaced. Our covenant begins with the personal anointing (indwelling) of the Holy Spirit. Due to the frailty of human beings, a system is also needed that can successfully deal with our future sins and shortc…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 11/06/25.No one has ever seen God so our image of him and our understanding of his nature comes from what we read and what we are told. It is vital that as Spirit filled people we present God in the right image and the right likeness. It is very easy to present God from our point of view, but it is far better using th…

Delivered by Mitchell Lever 08/06/25.As people we constantly find ourselves in situations of waiting. Whether we are waiting for a bus, for the end of the working day, to finish a degree or training, or for a bad situation to resolve, we are required to wait. In our relationship with God we are also required to wait for blessing, provision, guidanc…

God Cares For You More Than You ThinkDelivered by Pastor Brad Smith 13/05/25.Gods word has the answer for all aspects of our weaknesses and fears... The following list reveals just how widespread God's care is for the human race... particularly those who are trying to walk in his ways. Scriptural References.Joh 14:27, 1Pet 5:6-7, Joh 14:18, Psa 46:…

Delivered by Chris Tankey 11/05/25.When Christians think about the foundations of Christianity, they most often, quite rightly, think and speak about his torture and horrific death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead, the empty tomb, and his appearances after his resurrection.But Jesus' burial in an identifiable tomb is a critical link …

Opening The Box From The Wrong EndDelivered by Pastor Brad Smith 9/05/25.The human race greatly needs simple instructions. When we open a 'do it yourself' box (our life choices), we need to open it the right way up and look for the instructions... humanity tends to do the opposite.People make the mistake of believing that God is the cause wars and …

Who Am IDelivered by Pastor Brad Smith 27/04/25.Many of us must wonder from time to time why the Lord chose us to do what has to be done. Self-doubt is a good thing in the beginning because it helps us understand the need to trust in God and his purposes... after that... we need to walk by faith and let the Lord do his work through us.Scriptural Re…

Making The Weak StrongDelivered by Pastor Brad Smith 22/04/25.Just A few observations to consider.Scriptural References.Act 1:8, 2Cor 1:3-4, Gal 6:2-5, Pro 19:17, Eph 4:16.A PDF copy of the talk notes is available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9By Pastor Brad Smith

Delivered by Pastor Bill Allen on 11th April 2025.By Pastor Bill Allen

The Touchstone.Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 06/04/25.The touchstone has been an essential method for testing the purity of gold and silver for 4000 years. This is scripturally mentioned with Abraham having much wealth in gold and silver (GEN 13:2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold). Historically, a method of testing was ess…

Delivered by Mitchell Lever 06/04/25.Given To Hospitality.The Bible tells us that there is no greater love than when a person lays down their life for a friend. The scriptures further encourage us to be "given to hospitality", sharing this great love not only with friends, but also with strangers.Scriptural References.Rom 12:9-13, 1 Pet 4:7-10, Luk…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 01/042/25.Our spoken testimony is to be a truthful account of what God has done for us. It is important that we give the details as accurately and honestly as possible. Telling others of what God has done for us (witness or testimony), can lead to the saving of their own lives as well. Our testimony is the primary con…

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 23/02/25.Building Yourself Up.The revelation from God that we are created for a positive purpose and the fact that he is prepared to reveal these purposes, is the most wonderful knowledge that any human could ever experience. The opportunity to be anointed (enlivened) by God's Spirit and the promise of eternal life al…

Delivered by Mitchell Lever 16/03/25.When problems arise in life we often feel the need to seek justice. Naturally we want to resolve things our own way. God has a better way which involves mercy and forgiveness. This allows him to take care of our problems while we continue forward serving and worshipping.Scriptural References.Mat 18:21-35, 2Sam 1…

Delivered by P Brad Smith 23/02/25.Regardless of how long or by what manner the judgement of God comes, the actual time before the judgement seat is a very fearful thing to those who fail. Judgement and punishment are two different events... First a judge determines guilt or innocence, then upon that determination, reward or punishment is enacted.A…

Delivered by Byron Carragher 16th February 2025.The Bible has a lot to say about 'self' or the nature of mankind, and most of it does not paint a particularly pleasant view of 'self'. There is however a solution... Jesus, who is the ultimate example of self-less, and through his saving grace and the power, we are able to put off the 'self' in contr…

Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25.Death And Hell. Part - B.God created the earth and all the various forms of life upon it... he created all the life cycles, all the majesty of perfect function and all the beauty and harmony they reveal. Likewise, God created and controls the spiritual world (he set the conditions for heaven, earth and for hell). …

Delivered by P Brad Smith 09/02/25.Death And Hell. Part - A.One of the common mistakes made when trying to interpret the Bible, comes from overlooking the most basic rule of study... comparing scriptures with themselves. The concept of eternal punishing after judgement, is strangely missing from every prominent Old Testament reference. It is very h…

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 26th January 2025.The apostle John had a special relationship with Jesus. He was the only apostle to reach an old age and he also looked after Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is no surprise that his gospel id full of spiritual treasures. In chapter one, he explains the meaning of God's creation and the treasure …

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 19th January 2025.There are those who believe that certain sins are unforgivable. Others rightly identify sins that have very serious consequences, with many others giving certain sins more power than they actually hold. In light of these mixed beliefs, a few explanations are offered below.A PDF copy of the talk no…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025.Part 2 of this topic. Part 1 was delivered on 1st December 2024. There are thousands of claimed ways to enter the kingdom of God, but only one way offers God's evidence of biblically promised signs and wonders. Sadly, these are rejected by most Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. It is not new for…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 12th January 2025.The Holy Spirit (supernatural power of God) has been the essential source of life from the very beginning. The first miracle enjoyed by mankind was the contents of the fruit from the tree of life... it made eternal possible due to the miraculous life forces it contained. After the fall of man, the…

Delivered by Pastor Arthur Marshman on 5th January 2025.God's creation was made to be good; nature obeys his commandments and as a result it reflects God's creative power and goodness. Mankind on the other hand was created in God's image. They were given the ability to be creative beings themselves. Unlike God's natural creation, man has the abilit…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 27th December 2024.One of the greatest causes of the problems we face is that we continually forget (overlook) simple truths. We become so engrossed with short term goals and needs, we tend to overlook far more important long-term requirements. One example of such actions happens very obviously within friendships a…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 15th December 2024.In many ways, God measures our relationship with him the same way that we should care for our children.A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9And the YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlYjQDfC_t8…

Talk 10 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written o…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 4th December 2024.Just a few thoughts on the rarest people on earth. They are Christians who have a genuine love of the truth. They are the true overcomers.By Pastor Brad Smith

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 1st December 2024.There are thousands of claimed ways to enter the kingdom of God, but only one way offers God's evidence of biblically promised signs and wonders. Sadly, these are rejected by most Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. It is not new for 'religious' people to reject signs and wonders. They killed Jesu…

Talk 9 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

Delivered By Mitch Lever on 22nd November 2024.Whether in our everyday lives, or in our relationship with God, we are encouraged to 'do our best'. Interestingly both God and the world have set the standard of perfection for us to achieve. The difference is that God's standard of perfection is achievable and profitable, where the world's standard is…

Talk 8 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 11th November 2024.The Bible is very strong on taking the weak and turning them into something useful. Spiritually speaking we are actually all weak. We would be nothing without the empowering of the Holy Spirit.By Pastor Brad Smith

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 3rd November 2024.The following is a simple analysis between the plausibility of God creating our current world with purpose and planning in mind. Alternatively, all of the natural world is meaningless, unplanned randomness, which somehow sees matter and life evolve and appear in incremental stages over a long peri…

Talk 7 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

Delivered By Chris Tankey on 20th October 2024.When God does something in the Bible, we should consider it carefully.He does nothing without a purpose, and thinking about His actions tells us about His character and nature.One of the most important events in the Bible occurred at Mt Sinai where God called Moses up the mountain and gave him two ston…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 20th October 2024.This talk follows the talk 'Rejecting The Secret Rapture', where 'the' Rapture, 'the' Great Tribulation and 'the' Antichrist are falsely used. As a result of these errors, the correct understanding of salvation and overcoming are clouded in doctrinal garbage.Factual points to consider...The concep…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 15th October 2024.A few observations about the new Jerusalem and the millennium.A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articles.jsp?category=9By Pastor Brad Smith

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 13th October 2024.Before we disprove the "secret rapture", let us look at the teaching...1. The rapture takes place when Jesus suddenly and secretly comes to the earth to gather all "born again" Christians to heaven. Importantly, this occurs without warning or sign -- and literally happen any day now.2. According t…

Talk 6 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

Talk 5 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

These talks were delivered by Chris Tankey on 15th September 2024, and 22nd September 2024.It is worth spending time examining and thinking about the events leading up to and including the so called trials of Jesus Christ. These proceedings are generally condemned as illegal and unjust, and we will see why...A PDF copy of the talk notes is availabl…

These talks were delivered by Chris Tankey on 15th September 2024, and 22nd September 2024.It is worth spending time examining and thinking about the events leading up to and including the so called trials of Jesus Christ. These proceedings are generally condemned as illegal and unjust, and we will see why...A PDF copy of the talk notes is availabl…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 15th September 2024.When God created Adam and Eve, they were created as spiritual beings in physical bodies. The serpent first pretends to offer a greater source of blessing than God, and temps them to believe him rather than God...A PDF copy of the talk notes is available at: https://www.brf.org.au/articles/articl…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 10th September 2024.The revelation from God that we are created for a positive purpose and the fact that he is prepared to reveal these purposes, is the most wonderful knowledge that any human could ever experience. The opportunity to be anointed (enlivened) by God's Spirit and the promise of eternal life almost se…

Talk 4 of 10 in a series of talks by Pastor Arthur Marshman on the Ten Commandments. Delivered between June 2024 and December 2024.When God chose the nation of Israel he gave them the Ten Commandments, written on stone, as a guide to a better life. Fifteen hundred years later, on the Day of Pentecost, God again sent his law to his people written on…

Delivered By Pastor Brad Smith on 3rd September 2024.Jesus give us an understanding of what Spiritual truths are, how God sees us, and how he deals with us relative to mercy and forgiveness. The parable of the lost sheep, The parable of the lost coin, and the parable of the lost son.By Pastor Brad Smith