Christian Library Australia

Christian Library Australia

The Christian Library Australia began in 1997 and is an non denominational Christian discipling resource ministry on the Internet. We are catholic in spirit, evangelical and reformed in doctrine, presuppositional in apologetics and missional in practice. We hold to postmillennialism. We are committed to providing you with the best Christian resources available today. Many of these resources are unique to us. We encourage those accessing our resources to be a vital part of a local Bible believing Church.

  1. 6d ago

    Encounter: The Spirit-Anointed Witness By Dr. Stephen Olford

    Encounter: The Spirit-Anointed Witness Speaker: Dr. Stephen Olford Recorded live at the Toronto Spiritual Life Convention on Thursday, January 10, 1980, Dr. Stephen Olford delivers a compelling, classic message on the Holy Spirit’s indispensable role in Christian communication. Expositing Acts 1:8, Dr. Olford challenges the common misconception that evangelism is reserved only for a select few with specific gifts. Instead, he asserts that witnessing is a Spirit-anointed lifestyle required of the whole church for the whole age. Key Themes Explored: Possibility through the Spirit: Why believers must rely entirely on God's supernatural power to share a biblical, suffering, and saving Christ. The Obligation of Witnessing: Embracing the call of a true "martyr"—willingly dying to self-interest, complacency, pride, and earthly comforts for the sake of the Gospel. Purpose and Progress: How the Holy Spirit provides a intentional pattern for reaching our immediate communities and going out to the uttermost parts of the earth. Power for Service: Moving past fear and shyness to experience an impelling and compelling boldness that draws others to Jesus Christ. Through passionate exhortation and practical challenge, Dr. Olford calls every listener—young and old—to stop playing church, move out from the pews, and offer a daily 24-hour witness for the kingdom. Stream this inspiring message today on the Christian Library Australia Spotify channel.

    Encounter: The Spirit-Anointed Witness By Dr. Stephen Olford
  2. Jul 18

    Our Final Trial and Ultimate Triumph By Don Fortner

    Our Final Trial and Ultimate Triumph By Don Fortner Speaker: Don Fortner Scripture Focus: Revelation 11:1–14 In a world filled with spiritual darkness, religious deception, and shifting tides, it is easy for believers to look at the natural realm and fall into deep discouragement. We look with natural eyes and feel as though we are fighting a losing battle. But in this powerful and direct message, Pastor Don Fortner reminds us that our natural eyes deceive us. Expositionally walking through Revelation 11, Fortner highlights the symbolic "measuring of the temple" to reveal a glorious truth: God’s elect are entirely marked out for protection, preservation, and divine care. Though the true church may face severe trial and appear silenced by the world for a time, her safety and final victory are absolutely guaranteed by a sovereign Lord. Key Takeaways from this Episode: The Absolute Sovereignty of Christ: A vital reminder that the Redeemer who loves us is in total, detailed control of the universe—religious, political, and secular.The Preserved Church: Understanding that the true "temple of God" (His people) will never perish with the world, even when navigating global judgments. The Reality of Religious Deception: A sobering look at how "worldliness" and false gospels have flooded the modern landscape, and why the church itself is often the greatest mission field. The Certainty of Victory: An encouraging promise that the premature joy of the world will be shattered when God revives His witnesses and grants His church ultimate, visible triumph on the final day. If you are feeling weary or like the kingdom of God is losing ground, tune in to lift your heart in praise and realign your focus with the eyes of faith. In the end, we are more than conquerors. Christian Library Australia — Preserving and proclaiming the truth of God's free and sovereign grace.

    Our Final Trial and Ultimate Triumph By Don Fortner
  3. Jul 17

    Assurance - It's Purpose By Erroll Hulse

    "Would you have eternal life, and do you know that you have eternal life? Do you possess assurance?" In this profound and deeply pastoral message, Erroll Hulse unpacks the vital, comforting doctrine of Christian assurance. Why does God want His children to live with the absolute certainty of their salvation? Far from leaving us in doubt, God has bound Himself to us through an everlasting covenant of grace—a legal, loving commitment that cannot be broken. Drawing on the classic Puritan work Heaven on Earth by Thomas Brooks, Hulse explores 10 life-changing reasons why God gives us this certainty. From sweetening life's traumatic changes to keeping our hearts from desiring the world, assurance is meant to be a foretaste of heaven right here on earth. The Covenantal Basis: How God’s covenants from Noah, Abraham, and Moses culminate in the perfect, individual security of the New Covenant. The 10 Purposes of Assurance: A deep dive into Thomas Brooks' classic Puritan points on how assurance transforms our daily lives. Facing the Last Enemy: Why consistent evangelical faith offers a "sweet assurance" in the face of death—a certainty that empty rituals and legalistic systems can never provide. Whether you are seeking rest for a restless heart, struggling with doubt, or looking to deepen your walk with Christ, this sermon offers a rich, biblical foundation for the joy of knowing you are eternally His. “He has bound me to himself by a covenant that will never end.” Christian Library Australia is dedicated to preserving and sharing dense, foundational theological lectures, sermons, and resources to help believers grow in their faith. Enjoying the show? Don't forget to Follow the channel and leave a review! Read Along: Use Spotify’s interactive transcript feature below to scroll, search scriptures, and jump directly to key theological points in the audio.

    Assurance - It's Purpose By Erroll Hulse
  4. Jul 15

    Getting along with People By Wayne Mack

    Getting along with People By Wayne Mack Speaker: Wayne Mack Series: Biblical Counseling Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:2–3 In this episode, biblical counselor Wayne Mack addresses the pervasive problem of interpersonal conflict. He highlights that broken relationships have plagued humanity since the Fall in Genesis 3 (e.g., Cain and Abel, Abraham and Lot, Jacob and Esau) and continue to be a massive issue within the church today among families, pastors, and missionaries. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s public appeal to two deeply committed, warring Christian women in the Philippian church—Euodia and Syntyche—Mack unpacks four foundational biblical principles for restoring broken relationships and maintaining healthy, Christ-honoring unity. Paul did not suggest that Euodia and Syntyche go to separate churches due to "personality differences". Because believers share an unbreakable union in Christ, God is entirely capable of restoring even the most fractured relationships if both parties are willing to apply His Word. While Proverbs 18:19 notes that winning back an offended brother is difficult, it is never impossible with God. Conflict resolution requires individuals to stop shift-blaming—a habit dating back to Adam and Eve. Paul did not take sides; he commanded both women to examine themselves. Believers are fully responsible for their own unbiblical reactions, regardless of who started the conflict. In conflict, people generally fall into three categories: provokers (who stir up trouble), prolongers (who return evil for evil), or pacifiers (the peacemakers). True resolution requires creating a "log list" to address one's own sins first, as instructed in Matthew 7:3–5. To be of the "same mind in the Lord" means adopting the mindset of Jesus, which is entirely devoted to the will of God and to serving others rather than oneself. Practicing the mind of Christ requires active, deliberate planning—forming a "battle plan" to return good for evil, bless those who mistreat us, and actively seek ways to please and edify our neighbors (Romans 12 & 15). Paul commanded a "true comrade" in the church to step in and help Euodia and Syntyche. Believers must reject the pride that prevents them from admitting they have a problem. When a conflict cannot be resolved privately, it is both healthy and scriptural to seek out mature, godly counselors to help apply the wisdom of Scripture. Key Takeaway: Christian unity is a direct witness to the world of the reality of the Gospel (John 17:21). When conflicts arise, believers must stop waiting for the other person to change, look at their own faults, plan to do good, and lean on the body of Christ for help. Episode Summary: Getting Along with PeopleFour Key Principles for Biblical Relationship Management 1. Reconciliation is Always Possible 2. Accept Personal Responsibility 3. Adopt the Mind of Christ 4. Seek Godly Counsel When Needed

    Getting along with People By Wayne Mack
  5. Jul 14

    The Message: The Exclusiveness of the Gospel By Bill Clark

    The Message: The Exclusiveness of the Gospel Speaker: Bill Clark Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Channel: Christian Library Australia In this foundational address, missionary and evangelist Bill Clark unpacks the profound, exclusive nature of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ as laid out by the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:1-17. Addressing a sovereign grace conference in 1992, Clark emphasizes that there is only one Gospel—one that is God-planned, God-revealed, God-executed, God-applied, and God-secured. Rather than a modern invention or a "parenthesis" in history, the Gospel is an eternal, unchanging plan centered entirely on the substitutionary work of Christ. Clark outlines eight defining truths of the Gospel from Romans 1: Eternally Promised: The Gospel is not a backup plan; its roots are deeply established throughout the entire Old Testament scriptures. Centered on Christ: It demands an uncompromised belief in both the full divinity and the true humanity of Jesus Christ, sealed by His physical resurrection. To Be Preached to All: The Gospel remains identical across every culture, nation, and generation—it is the culture that must be transformed by the Word, not the Word by culture. Effectual for the Called: Beyond a general outward call, the Holy Spirit works directly in the hearts of God's elect, drawing them to repentance by name. The Power of God: True salvation does not come from intellectual ascent, human philosophy, or a clean lifestyle, but from the raw, saving power of God. Effective for All Who Believe: God faithfully ensures that His elect will hear the Gospel preached and will be brought to faith. Reveals God’s Righteousness: The Gospel shows how a holy God can remain perfectly just while fully justifying sinners through Christ. Calls Only for Faith: Salvation is received by faith alone, resting entirely on the object of our faith—Jesus Christ. "We can never in God's sight be more holy than we are in Christ. God's perfect holiness is imputed to us in Christ." — Bill Clark

    The Message: The Exclusiveness of the Gospel By Bill Clark
  6. Feb 13

    The Altar Call By Erroll Hulse

    In this podcast titled "The Altar Call," Erroll Hulse provides a critical examination of the modern "invitation system" used in evangelism, arguing that it is both unbiblical and based on a theological misunderstanding of conversion. Hulse structures his critique around the following key themes: Hulse argues that the altar call system often produces "false statistics" and a large number of "decisions" that do not result in long-term church involvement. He cites examples of crusades where hundreds of respondents could not be found in churches six months later. He recounts his own experience counseling 26 people at a Billy Graham crusade and finding that none truly understood what had happened to them. He warns that this system creates a "harvest of hypocrites" and leads to the "carnal Christian theory," where people are told they are saved but don't have to live holy lives until a later "second decision". Hulse disputes the idea that the altar call is an ancient practice, instead tracing its formalization to Charles Finney. He acknowledges historical accounts of people responding emotionally during revivals (such as those led by Eliezer Wheelock) but argues these were spontaneous reactions, not a manufactured system. He contrasts the modern system with the "mourners bench" of the 18th and 19th centuries, noting that the latter involved people "grappling with repentance" rather than making a quick, public decision. Hulse rejects the biblical arguments often used to support the invitation system. He dismisses the use of Adam and Eve or Abraham as "proofs," calling such interpretations irrelevant. He points out that when Joshua told Israel to "choose," he followed it by telling them they were "unable" to serve the Lord without genuine repentance and the removal of their idols. He asserts that Jesus often discouraged superficial followers by speaking "hard truths" and requiring them to count the cost rather than seizing on moments of popularity. The core of Hulse’s argument is that the invitation system treats conversion as a human-centered response rather than a divine act of creation. A New Creation: He defines the "New Birth" as a work of God that is not dependent on human will, "overt acts of the body," or emotional manipulation. Divine Sovereignty: He argues that God is the author of the timing of conversion and may work "unexpectedly" and outside of human techniques. Preparationism: He suggests that God often prepares a soul over time, and the "decision system" can disrupt this process by "pulling up the plants to see if they're growing". Hulse concludes by urging a return to the "apostolic" method of preaching: a passionate, universal call to repentance and faith followed by baptism only when there is evidence of a "credible profession of faith". He calls on his peers to resist the "new sacramentalism" of the altar call and instead labor for the establishment of souls in Christ through the doctrines of grace. 1. Lack of Lasting Results2. Historical Roots3. Biblical Scrutiny4. Misunderstanding the New BirthConclusion

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The Christian Library Australia began in 1997 and is an non denominational Christian discipling resource ministry on the Internet. We are catholic in spirit, evangelical and reformed in doctrine, presuppositional in apologetics and missional in practice. We hold to postmillennialism. We are committed to providing you with the best Christian resources available today. Many of these resources are unique to us. We encourage those accessing our resources to be a vital part of a local Bible believing Church.