During World War 1 many stories were recorded of Army-supplied New Testaments saving lives when bullets and pieces of shrapnel entered the Bible rather than a soldier’s heart. This wasContinue reading “How carrying pocket Bibles saved many ANZACs”
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Why Christians should celebrate ANZAC day
Anzac Day holds a special place in the hearts of all Australians. It is a National day of commemoration, observed as a public holiday on April 25. On Anzac Day,Continue reading “Why Christians should celebrate ANZAC day”
Jesus Christ’s Resurrection… Fact or Fiction?
An article by R Totten Frank Morison was not a man you would find in church on Sunday. Philosophically, he was a skeptic. A skeptic doubts that there is anyContinue reading “Jesus Christ’s Resurrection… Fact or Fiction?”
Glorify God this Easter
Easter is the most important time of the year for any Christian. Easter brings glory to God through the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Continue reading “Glorify God this Easter”
Why Sunday School matters
According to NSW State Library records, Thomas Hassall (1794-1868), the 19-year-old son of missionaries, established Australia’s first Sunday School in Parramatta in May 1813. A small class of six orContinue reading “Why Sunday School matters”
Richard Johnson – God’s man sent to Australia
“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD’’ Psalms 116:12-13Continue reading “Richard Johnson – God’s man sent to Australia”
The God of all nations had a plan for Australia
On January 26, 1788, Australia was claimed by the British and the Union Jack raised under the authority of Governor Phillip. After a 36-week voyage, where all 11 ships wereContinue reading “The God of all nations had a plan for Australia”
50 years – Glory to God!
In 2024, as we rejoice in 50 years of God’s grace at Metropolitan Baptist Church, our heart cry is simply this – Glory to God! Ephesians 3:21 reads ‘Unto himContinue reading “50 years – Glory to God!”
Why we all need revival
Our yearly theme is revival. In the book of Isaiah, chapter 57 and verse 15, we have God’s pathway to revival. “For thus saith the high and lofty One thatContinue reading “Why we all need revival”
A Call for a Day of Fasting and Prayer
Large parts of the country are going through a difficult time due to the Coronavirus, we believe the Prime Minister should hold a National Day of Prayer. There is aContinue reading “A Call for a Day of Fasting and Prayer”
Watch & Pray
What should Christians do in these troubled times? The Bible has a simple, clear answer. In Matthew chapter 26 and verse 41 Jesus Christ said: “Watch and pray!” At MetropolitanContinue reading “Watch & Pray”
What Is God Doing?
What is God doing? Why is this happening? We approach these questions with both confidence and caution. We can be confident that the Lord speaks to us about everything weContinue reading “What Is God Doing?”
The Story of Richard Wurmbrand
“God, I know surely that You do not exist. But if perchance You exist, which I contest, it is not my duty to believe in You; it is Your dutyContinue reading “The Story of Richard Wurmbrand”
C.H. Spurgeon on London’s Cholera Outbreaks
The Victorian era preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) began preaching in London in April 1854. Later that year the United Kingdom’s capital city suffered an outbreak of cholera in whichContinue reading “C.H. Spurgeon on London’s Cholera Outbreaks”
Fear, Frailty and Faith in a COVID-19 World
The busy jovial self-employed painter I met yesterday in the decorating supplies shop was having none of it. “I won’t be getting the virus. I’m immune to everything. I’m evenContinue reading “Fear, Frailty and Faith in a COVID-19 World”
When the plague came to Wittenberg
The bubonic plague struck Wittenberg, Germany, in August of 1527. This disease was especially horrific: in just one day, an infected person could show signs of delirium, fever, speech disorders,Continue reading “When the plague came to Wittenberg”