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Sermon podcasts from Together Church in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Jul 4, 2019
Jul 4, 2019
42 min
The digital age is upon us. Our phones, tablets and smart watches transform the way we live, work and rest, for better and for worse.
What does it mean for us to rest in the digital age, in a culture of constant connectivity? What do the scriptures have to say about technology, and how might we rethink our habits to engage deeply in Sabbath rest?
Jun 3, 2019
Jun 3, 2019
47 min
"I need more rest in my life. But how do I start?”
In this practical talk, we outline a best-practice framework to help you plan and practice a weekly day of rest.
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Jun 3, 2019
Jun 3, 2019
52 min
In today’s world, many of us feel tired, stretched & disoriented. Yet Jesus brings us hope.
This talk describes what it means to find freedom in rest, providing theological insights & practical examples of what it means to Sabbath in a progressive, secular society.
Jun 3, 2019
Jun 3, 2019
47 min
Life is busy & cluttered. There are more tasks & more activities than we can possibly complete each day. What might it look like if we were to stop working, wanting, & worrying for a full day each week? This talk focuses on the weekly rhythm of sabbath. It outlines a theology & the gift of sabbath & encourages us to begin our own journey towards a sabbath rest!
May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019
44 min
In 1971, an English film crew filmed a homeless man, in the London underground, singing a song about Jesus. He was destitute, yet seemed to exhibit peace in spite of his circumstances.
Easter is a time for peace. Yet is it possible to experience joy & peace in spite of our circumstances?
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
39 min
We live in an age of anxiety. In this talk, Sarah Deutscher from RED Church in Melbourne, shares her insights about neuroscience, the brain, and the impact of thoughts and behaviours on our emotional well-being. She draws parallels between what science is discovering about our brain, and what the bible says about renewing our minds.
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
38 min
“Speed. I am speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am lightning!”
Our culture is busy & tired. Like the Disney character Lightning McQueen, we avoid taking regular pit stops & end up feeling empty. If we are to regain a sense of balance, & rhythm, we will need to imitate the patterns of Christ & Creation, each day, each week, & each year.
This is the second sermon on the Rhythms of Rest.
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
35 min
“Come to me, all who are weary & burdened, & I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28)
This is an amazing promise from Jesus, isn’t it? But is it really possible to experience deep rest & inner peace, when we are relentlessly busy?
This sermon helps us to re-think the meaning of rest in an age of anxiety.