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Responding to “No jab, no job” … in the church?!

Responding to “No jab, no job” … in the church?!

Someone asked me how to respond scripturally to a “no jab, no job” policy in an Anglican diocese in Canada. This is my response. Article: “Why I walked” by Jim Packer

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Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 by Phill Sacre

A message that can destroy empires – Revelation 10-11

A message that can destroy empires – Revelation 10-11

In Revelation 10:1-11:14 we see that the church is given a prophetic witness to the church, a message which has power even over kings and nations. But has it lived up to that calling in the last 18 months?

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Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Revelation 7: A fearless church…?

Revelation 7: A fearless church…?

Fear has been one of the biggest factors over the past 18 months. Revelation 7 describes why we can be fearless even in the face of adversity. How does the church measure up to it? New podcast! As I mention in the video, the videos are now available also as a podcast if you would […]

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Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Diagnosing problems with the church – Revelation ch. 3

Diagnosing problems with the church – Revelation ch. 3

A lot of people have been asking where the church has been over the last 18 months. In this video looking at the final three letters from Revelation ch 3, we see what Jesus has to say to the church today.

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Posted on July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 by Phill Sacre

What would Jesus say to the church right now? (Pt 1) – Revelation 2

What would Jesus say to the church right now? (Pt 1) – Revelation 2

What would Jesus have to say to churches today about everything that’s going on? Revelation chapters 2 and 3 contain seven letters to the churches, which give us a real insight into what he has to say to us today.

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Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Revelation 1:4-20 – Who’s in charge?

Revelation 1:4-20 – Who’s in charge?

In this video we look at the rest of Revelation chapter 1. What does it teach us about who’s really in charge in the world, and how we should respond to the current circumstances? And what does it say about the way the church has responded to lockdown?

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Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Why has the church not engaged theologically with lockdown?

Why has the church not engaged theologically with lockdown?

Over the last 15 months, a lot of churches have not really engaged with what’s been happening with the lockdowns. Perhaps it has been seen as divisive, or a distraction from preaching the gospel. But does not the gospel have something to say about lockdowns, and shouldn’t the church be speaking about it?

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Posted on June 27, 2021July 7, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Why did the church embrace lockdown?

Why did the church embrace lockdown?

One of the most striking things about the last 12 months is the way that churches have gone above and beyond what they have been required to do in lockdown restrictions. Why is it that churches have been so keen to proclaim the message of “hands, face, space”? You could write a book about that […]

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Posted on March 28, 2021June 22, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Why has God taken our songs away?

Why has God taken our songs away?

Over the last 12 months during the pandemic, government guidance has prevented many churches from singing. Why has God allowed this to happen? In this short video we look at Psalm 95 to help us understand. Key points In the video I take a very brief look at Psalm 95. Verses 1-2 tell us to […]

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Posted on March 21, 2021June 22, 2021 by Phill Sacre

Being AT church is not BEING church

Being AT church is not BEING church

Can you remember LBL – Life Before Lockdown? (It’s a new acronym, I hope it’ll catch on). It feels like life has changed so much in the past year, it’s hard to remember what it was like before. My days were full of activities and meetings – taking a look back in my diary brings […]

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Posted on January 18, 2021January 19, 2021 by Phill Sacre

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