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Why is there pain and suffering in the world? (Audio)

As the dark clouds of war hung over Europe, noted Christian author and apologist CS Lewis wrote his book The Problem of Pain.  He was addressing the age-old question as to the origin of pain and suffering.  Listen in as Graham Leo tackles this big and tough question...

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How can a God of love command genocide as God appears to in the Old Testament? (Audio)

The last century has recorded some of the worst examples of genocide in world history.  The Holocaust, Rwanda, Cambodia and Soviet Russia are infamous for the horrors perpetrated on large swathes of people.  The idea that such horrors are religiously sanctioned is abhorrent to us.  What then so we do with some Old Testament texts that appear to do just that.  Listen in to find out...

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Why is their pain and suffering in the world? (Transcript)

The question of pain and suffering was the second most popular in our survey response. The experience of pain is universal, if not in degree, than certainly in fact.  What meaning, if any, can we draw from pain and suffering?  Is there any hope in the midst of such anguish?  Read the transcript of Graham Leo's message to find out more...Download Microsoft Word - Pain__Suffering_3 g leo

Do all religions lead to the same god? (Transcript)

We live in a world with a that can be defined as a religious supermarket.  There is a plethora of religious systems, faiths and gurus to choose from - some ancient and some new.  Are all religions equal?  Do they all lead to the same god? Read the transcript of my sermon to discover my view...Download Microsoft Word - Do all religions lead to the same God transcript

Do all religions lead to the same God?

We live in a global community where a potpourri of religious faith vie for adherents.  Christianity is one faith amongst many.  Is their truth outside the Christian Faith?  Can someone be 'saved' apart from knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ?  Listen in as we tackle a tough and topical issue...

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Is the Bible Reliable? (Transcript)

A member of our church (thanks Justine) took on the daunting task of transcribing my message directly from a recording.  The transcript attached is full of preaching repetition, grammatical errors and rhetorical flourishes.  It is not neat and tidy!  But it was it is, an attempt to spell out who and how an ancient library of books can still speak to us today.  You can download the document here...Download Microsoft Word - Is the Bible reliable transcript

Is the Bible Reliable?

For five weeks we will be tackling the five biggest questions about faith as identified through an on-line survey our church conducted late 2009.  The first question is, 'Is the Bible Reliable? Listen in as I reflect on the world's most popular, and perhaps controversial book...

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