3/5 BREAKFAST MESSAGE: RISING UP.

Assoc. Ps. Colin Crome brought a very challenging and inspiring message at today's BBQ breakfast. He began with John 15:9- Jesus values us so much He was willing to die for us; He not only laid down His life for those who love Him...but also for the enemies of His Father, those who choose not to accept Him. Totally sacrificial love. Colin went on to say that God is passionate about winning the war against sin. About saving the lost from hell. There is a war for the souls of man. A war on the family. On morality. People can't survive without Jesus in their life, we need to be active in sharing the gospel message. Our workmates are going to hell. We are warriors in the battle. We face an enemy every day. Satan tries to convince the world there is no battle. That he doesn't exist. There is no hell. When we speak to someone about salvation in Christ we set a cosmic battle in motion for that person's soul. Hell is trying to take over this world. It is unscrupulous, deceiving, crafty. We need to remove everything from our life which Satan can take advantage of. Colin went on to talk of Gallipoli. The Australians who fought there were the only volunteers. They were passionate about defending freedom, their nation, the Commonwealth. They were pro-active. Willing to lay everything on the line. We have to have a passion for what we believe in . Be willing to give everything for it. To lay down our lives for it. Victory (changing our world to accept Jesus Christ as Saviour and God's value system) at all costs - regardless of how long it takes. Even if something looks impossible...is there some way we can "have a go". He read out speeches by inspirational world leaders who were passionate and not willing to give up: Winston Churchill as the German bombers came over and flattened England...Josef Stalin as he faced invasion from Germany. They were not willing to give up.

An excellent message and typical of what you hear at MANZONE events.

Register your name now for WILDFIRE Mens Conference on June 21 where you will hear a feast of inspiring messages from Pastor Mark Zaia and Rob Thornton.