'Ask, Seek, Knock'

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"Welcome to 'Ask, Seek, Knock' - The Podcast!" Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the power of asking, seeking, and knocking. Each week, we'll invite experts, influencers, and thought leaders to share their insights on a wide range of topics - from personal growth to career development to spiritual enlightenment. You'll learn new skills, gain valuable knowledge, and discover practical advice to help you achieve your goals. So tune in to 'Ask, Seek, Knock' - the podcast that unlocks the doors to your potential. Remember, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7

  1. 23h ago

    Ministry of Angels

    This sermon explores the biblical reality of angels as created beings appointed by God to serve, protect, and guide humanity through life. Drawing from personal experiences of miraculous deliverance, historical accounts, and Scripture, the speaker affirms that angels are not the spirits of departed loved ones but are distinct created beings who have existed since before the foundation of the earth. They are actively involved in the lives of believers, assigned as personal companions from birth, and will play a central role in gathering the redeemed when Christ returns. The sermon encourages believers to recognize and appreciate the constant, often unseen, watch care of God through his angelic messengers.

  2. Jul 18

    I Have a Dream: God's Vision for His People

    This powerful message challenges us to examine the size and scope of our spiritual dreams. Drawing from 2 Peter 3:1-18, we're reminded that God's ultimate dream is for everyone to come to repentance and be saved - not a single soul excluded. The text confronts us with a sobering reality: scoffers will come, time will seem to delay, but God's patience isn't slowness; it's mercy. He's giving every person the opportunity to turn to Him. We're called to live holy and godly lives while waiting for new heavens and a new earth filled with God's righteousness. The question becomes deeply personal: Are we dreaming big enough dreams for God? Or have we settled into comfortable Christianity, content to drift along without vision or purpose? This message doesn't allow us that luxury. If we truly belong to God, we should be dreaming His dreams - dreams of seeing our neighbors, family members, and entire communities transformed by the Gospel. The challenge is clear: no one has the right to speak to people about God until they've spoken to God about people. Prayer becomes the foundation of our dreaming, and consistent, unceasing communication with God becomes the pathway to receiving vision that matches His heart for the lost.

  3. Jul 11

    The Choice is Yours

    This powerful message confronts us with a fundamental question that echoes through eternity: whose side are we on in the cosmic conflict over God's law? We're challenged to reconsider the Ten Commandments not as arbitrary rules, but as a constitution of love that reflects God's very character. The sermon traces the origin of sin back to Lucifer, the covering cherub who stood beside God's throne and intimately knew His law, yet chose rebellion. Through examining Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14, we discover that Satan's war against God has always been a war against His commandments. The three angels' messages of Revelation 14 present us with a clear choice between two opposing systems: true worship based on God's law of love, and false worship built on coercion and deception. What's revolutionary here is understanding that the commandments aren't written in the imperative—they're not arbitrary demands—but in the indicative, meaning they describe what naturally flows from a heart transformed by Jesus. When Christ lives in us, obedience isn't a burden we bear but a fruit we bear. The choice before us isn't about legalism versus grace, but about which kingdom we'll align ourselves with in the final conflict.

  4. Jul 4

    Do you want to be healed?

    This powerful message takes us to the Pool of Bethesda, where a man had been paralyzed for 38 years, and asks us one of the most confronting questions in Scripture: 'Do you want to get well?' Through John chapter 5, we discover that healing isn't just about the removal of pain—it's about our willingness to embrace radical change. The sermon draws a striking parallel between this paralyzed man and a Japanese soldier who spent 30 years hiding in the jungle after World War II ended, unable to believe the war was over. Both men became so comfortable in their familiar pain that their place of safety became their prison. We learn that trauma is not what happens to us, but what happens inside us as a result. The strategies we build to protect our wounds—the justifications, the blame, the familiar patterns—often become the very things that keep us trapped. The man at Bethesda had mastered survival in his limitation; he knew how to beg, where to sit, who would give. His wound had become his identity. When Jesus commands him to rise, take up his mat, and walk, He's not just healing legs—He's calling for a complete transformation of identity. This challenges us to examine our own lives: What wounds are we protecting? What jungles have we built around our pain? Are we willing to let go of the familiar discomfort for the unfamiliar freedom that healing brings?

  5. Jun 27

    The Watchman: Eyes on the Horizon

    This powerful message invites us to reconsider our role as spiritual watchmen in today's world. Drawing from Ezekiel 33, we're reminded that God appoints watchmen not to fight battles themselves, but to sound the alarm when danger approaches. The watchman's success isn't measured by how many people respond to the warning, but by their faithfulness in delivering the message. We see this beautifully contrasted through Ezekiel and Jonah—one who suffered because of obedience, the other who learned obedience through suffering. What's striking is that Ezekiel faithfully warned God's covenant people for years, yet Jerusalem still fell, while Jonah reluctantly preached to pagan Nineveh for 40 days and the entire city repented. This teaches us that our responsibility is simply to be faithful messengers; the results belong to God. As Seventh-day Adventists and Christians, we carry the three angels' messages—calling people back to truth, helping them discern error from deception, and inviting wholehearted loyalty to Christ. The urgency is real because we're no longer waiting for prophetic signs; we're living in their fulfillment. The question we must each answer is: What trumpet has God placed in our hands? Who is He asking us to reach? The trumpet today might look like a conversation, a Bible study, a life that reflects Jesus, or simply an invitation to lunch. Silence isn't neutrality—it's neglecting our responsibility as watchmen in our sphere of influence. Chapters Chapter 1: Introduction and God's Provision 0:00 - 4:24 We hear how God turned seemingly difficult circumstances into blessings, providing time and opportunity to prepare for ministry. Chapter 2: Understanding the Biblical Watchman 4:24 - 18:10 We explore the biblical role of a watchman through Ezekiel 33, examining what it means to be appointed by God to warn others. Chapter 3: The Three Angels' Messages: Our Watchman Calling 18:10 - 37:10 We examine how the Three Angels' Messages of Revelation 14 define our role as modern-day watchmen in calling people to truth, discernment, and loyalty. Chapter 4: The Urgency of Our Time 37:10 - 43:30 We are confronted with the urgency of sharing God's message in these final days, recognizing that prophecies are being fulfilled before our eyes. Chapter 5: Personal Response and Call to Action 43:30 - 45:58 We are challenged to make a personal choice to be faithful watchmen in our sphere of influence, recognizing that silence is not neutrality.

  6. Jun 13

    The Perfect Portrait: Revealing God's Character.

    This powerful message invites us to rediscover Jesus as the perfect reflection of our Heavenly Father's character. Drawing from John's Gospel, we're reminded of Philip's request to see the Father and Jesus' profound response: 'If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.' This isn't just theological theory—it's the foundation of our entire understanding of God. Throughout Scripture, we see that Jesus came not to promote Himself, but to reveal the Father's heart of love, compassion, and mercy. The challenge we face today is that God's character has been deeply misunderstood and misrepresented, both in the world and sometimes even in our own minds. We may have grown up with distorted images of God as harsh, demanding, or distant. But the truth revealed in Jesus is radically different: God is love, pure and simple. When we truly behold Jesus—His kindness to the outcast, His patience with the struggling, His forgiveness of sinners—we begin to be transformed into His likeness. This is the biblical principle found in 2 Corinthians 3:18: by beholding, we become changed. The message calls us to spend thoughtful time each day contemplating the life of Christ, letting our imagination grasp each scene of His ministry, especially the closing scenes at Gethsemane and Calvary. As we do this, something profound happens within us—our pride diminishes, our compassion grows, and we begin to reflect the very character of God to a watching world.

  7. Jun 6

    How Great Is Your God?

    This powerful message challenges us to examine the true magnitude of our understanding of God. We often limit God to what we can comprehend, putting Him in a box that fits our expectations. But Scripture reveals a God who is infinitely greater than our imagination. Through the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, we discover a God who fights battles for His people in unexpected ways. When facing overwhelming odds, the king was told not to fight but to worship, and God delivered them through praise rather than military might. This teaches us that God's methods often defy our logic. The account of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 further illustrates this truth. We expect God to appear in dramatic displays of power like wind, earthquake, or fire, yet He came in a still, small voice. This reminds us that God meets each of us personally and differently, not always in the spectacular ways we anticipate. The message culminates with the beautiful illustration of Dick Hoyt carrying his disabled son Ricky through the Ironman competition, swimming, biking, and running with him. This mirrors our relationship with God. Like Ricky, we cannot complete the journey to heaven on our own. Our Heavenly Father does all the work necessary to bring us home. We are invited to trust completely in His greatness, knowing that no matter what challenges lie ahead, including the difficulties of the end times, God is great enough to get us through.

  8. May 30

    Placed for a Purpose

    This powerful message takes us on a journey through the life of Joseph, from the pit to the palace, revealing profound truths about faithfulness, integrity, and divine timing. We explore Genesis 39-41, discovering how Joseph maintained unwavering consistency in his character regardless of his circumstances. Whether serving in Potiphar's house, wrongly imprisoned, or elevated to second-in-command of Egypt, Joseph demonstrated that faithfulness in service matters everywhere we are placed. The sermon challenges us with five critical lessons: people may not understand our God-given dreams, but we must keep dreaming; faithfulness in service transcends our circumstances; integrity means doing right even when no one is watching; we must use our gifts consistently wherever we find ourselves; and we must trust God's timing rather than rushing ahead of His plans. What makes this message particularly compelling is how it connects Joseph's ancient story to our modern experiences of feeling displaced, undervalued, or uncertain about our purpose. We are reminded that just as the Lord was with Joseph in every season, He is with us too, preparing us for purposes we may not yet understand. The core invitation is clear: serve faithfully now, not when conditions are perfect, because there is kingdom work to be done and people waiting to encounter Christ through us. Chapters Chapter 1: Introduction and Key Takeaways 0:00 - 3:52 We are introduced to the sermon's structure and three main takeaway messages about God's purpose for placing us where we are. Chapter 2: Five Lessons from Joseph's Life 3:52 - 17:55 We examine Joseph's journey from favoured son to Egyptian leader, learning five crucial lessons about faithfulness, integrity, and trusting God's timing. Chapter 3: A Personal Journey of Faith and Relocation 17:55 - 37:50 We hear a personal testimony of moving to Australia, experiencing pit experiences, and learning to trust God through career challenges, relocations, and family growth. Chapter 4: Ministry in Every Season and Circumstance 37:50 - 50:35 We are challenged to serve God now, regardless of our circumstances, recognizing that ministry looks different in various seasons but remains essential.

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"Welcome to 'Ask, Seek, Knock' - The Podcast!" Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the power of asking, seeking, and knocking. Each week, we'll invite experts, influencers, and thought leaders to share their insights on a wide range of topics - from personal growth to career development to spiritual enlightenment. You'll learn new skills, gain valuable knowledge, and discover practical advice to help you achieve your goals. So tune in to 'Ask, Seek, Knock' - the podcast that unlocks the doors to your potential. Remember, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7

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  • Creator
    Bunbury Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bunbury SDA Church - Western Australia
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