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• Star of Bethlehem December 26, 2007
  What star sign are you? – This message asks and explores an answer […]

  Chris Rowney

• Apostles' Creed – How? – I Believe December 9, 2007
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  Chris Rowney

• Apostles' Creed Who – the Church December 4, 2007
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  Chris Rowney

• Apostles' Creed – Coming Again November 25, 2007
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  Chris Rowney

• Why did Jesus die? November 18, 2007
  Still working through statements in the Apostle's creed this asks why did Jesus do what Jesus did? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Who part 3 – Jesus November 12, 2007
  Is Jesus really God and Man, why is this important to Christian belief? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Who part 2 – Trinity November 4, 2007
  WHo is God – how can Father, Son and Spirit all be one God? What does begotten mean? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Who Part 1 October 28, 2007
  WHO is God? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Apostles' Creed – 5 W's Introduction October 28, 2007
  An introduction to the creeds of the church that summarise and explain the core beliefs of Christianity […]

  Chris Rowney

• Praying for Healing with Authority and Surrender October 14, 2007
  Praying for Healing with Authority and Surrender […]

  Chris Rowney

• Motivational Gifts October 7, 2007
  We may have a mix of these gifts that help shape our personality – but we can learn not only our strengths but our weaknesses from these. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Parable of the Sower September 25, 2007
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• Add on or Add up? September 16, 2007
  Do we live for future fulfilment, or do we count our present blessings? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts 14 "What about those who haven't heard?" September 9, 2007
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• Father's Day 2007 September 2, 2007
  What can I get Dad for Father's Day? – Ever asked yourself that question – so did the Psalmist thousands of years ago in Psalm 116:12. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Lessons from the Lighthouse Part 2 August 27, 2007
  Leading up to TCF's Annual General Meeting we discuss how hard Robert Stevenson worked to build the Bell Rock Lighthouse- and what lessons we might learn from that in building a 'lightouse; of our own as a Church […]

  Chris Rowney

• Lessons from the Lighthouse August 20, 2007
  Leading up to TCF's Annual General Meeting we discuss how hard Robert Stevenson worked to build the Bell Rock Lighthouse- and what lessons we might learn from that in building a 'lightouse; of our own as a Church […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts12, James, Peter & Angels July 29, 2007
  A look at Angels, revealed in the story of Peter's escape from prison […]

  Chris Rowney

• Living for a Cause July 22, 2007
  The movie Amazing Grace tells the story of Wilberforce and others who because of their faith lived for the cause of abolishing slavery. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Fear and Courage July 1, 2007
  Baranabas as an example for us to follow! […]

  Chris Rowney

• Temptation07 June 24, 2007
  In Mark Jesus warns us that if our hand causes us to sin, it is better enter life maimed, than be out of God's presence with 2 hands! Recently a man cut off his leg with a pocket knife to free himself and live, 3 years ago a hiker cut off his own arm – why are we reluctant to cut out of our lives the things that rob us of God's life? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts 10 Cornelius June 17, 2007
  Revelation, Interpretation, Application – 3 steps to hearing from God […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts 9 Paul June 15, 2007
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• Acts 8 Philip part 1 May 20, 2007
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• Mother's Day 07 May 13, 2007
  A quick look at some Mothers in the Bible, ending with TImothy's Mother and Grandmother, and how they can inspire us to pass on our faith […]

  Chris Rowney

• Stillness May 9, 2007
  Jesus took time for stillness and solitude – how can we integrate them into our lives? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Doubt April 16, 2007
  Can faith and doubt co-exist? See why sometimes the answer is YES! – and how we can learn to trust despite doubts. […]

  Chris Rowney

• It is Finished: Easter Sunday 2007 April 8, 2007
  Jesus words 'It is finished' can be understood as looking both backwards, AND forwards! […]

  Chris Rowney

• Why we worship – Worship Together March 25, 2007
  Part 6 of the 40 Days of Community studies. This looks at our response to the revelation of God […]

  Chris Rowney

• We Work Better Together March 18, 2007
  Are the credits at the end of the movie really one of the most important parts? What about Romans 16! Looks at how we work better together. […]

  Chris Rowney

• We Grow Better Together March 14, 2007
  Rev George Ashworth delivers the 4th in the 40 Days of COmmunity series on growing together – discipleship […]

  Chris Rowney

• Restoring Relationships March 4, 2007
  Looking at the Prodigal Son story, we see how to restore relationships. Sermon 3 in the 40 Days of Community series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Reach Out Better Together February 25, 2007
  Sermon 2 in the 40 days of community series. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Better Together February 18, 2007
  First in 40 Days of Community Series. With illustrations drawn from practical objects and wildlife examples we learn why God says “we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.” Romans 12:5 […]

  Chris Rowney

• Heart of Worship February 11, 2007
  Find out what pleases the lord. Matt redman's song is the starting point for this sermon on enjoying, and being enjoyed by God […]

  Chris Rowney

• Better is One Day – Psalm 84 February 4, 2007
  Psalm 84 is about a pilgrimage to the Old Testament temple, and declares a hunger for the presence of God. This message looks into making a spiritual pilgrimage, and our own appetite for the presence of God in worship […]

  Chris Rowney

• Love Covers January 28, 2007
  1 Peter 4:8 Love covers a multitude of sins. how? Is it swept under the carpet, (rug) no -listen to learn how God wants us to treat each other and why! […]

  Chris Rowney

• As for me and my house we will serve the Lord January 22, 2007
  Joshua 24:15 is a well known part of the bible – using Brian Doerksen's song 'today' we look at what it means to make this choice ourselves. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Why and How should we read the Bible devotionally? January 7, 2007
  As we think about new year's resolutions, why not think about regular Bible reading? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Why bother about a Baby? December 17, 2006
  Why do we make such a fuss of a baby at Christmas? Because it reminds us that Jesus was a human JUST like us. […]

  Chris Rowney

• End of Year from TCF December 15, 2006
  Acknowledgment of first year of podcasts from TCF […]

  Chris Rowney

• Life – Virtual or True? December 11, 2006
  1 Timothy 6:19 talks about "the life that is truly life". Some people spend time in virtual reality, games like second life, or the sims, and neglect real life, but is our life 'really' the life that is truly life – or is there more? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts #7 Stephen & Serving November 26, 2006
  Could seven men serving by distributing food to widows really be a key event in the life of the early church? Listen and discover! […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts6 – the Full Gospel November 19, 2006
  Might the Gospel we are living be less than complete? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Draw the line 2 November 5, 2006
  Where do we draw the line on how we speak, what we watch, and whether we drink? Some helps to make wise decisions. Part 3 in 3 part on Measuring up, and drawing the line […]

  Chris Rowney

• Draw the line 1 October 22, 2006
  Using the 'ruler' from last weeks message, where do we draw the line on Christians and sex, greed and gambling? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Measuring Up – Right and Wrong? October 15, 2006
  Using real world examples of accuracy and measurement, discusses moral relativism and ethics. Part 1 of 2 parts – next week, drawing the line – how to use our measure of right and wrong to guide our choices in life. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts5 – dealing with Hypocrisy! October 1, 2006
  What happens if we put our effort into trying to 'look' a certain way, instead of trying to 'be' that way. Interity and character should be hallmarks of Christians […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts4 – Chapter Beautiful one day – perfect the next September 11, 2006
  Thomas Aquinas was visiting the vatican, and the pope pointed out all their wealth saying "no longer can the church say Silver and Gold have I none" – Aquinas replied "neither can it say Rise up and walk" […]

  Chris Rowney

• Father to the Fatherless September 3, 2006
  So many are lonely in today's society – we can be a loving family for them. Psalm 68:5 tells us that God is a father to the fatherless, a lover of widows and one who sets the lonely in families. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts3 – the first Christian sermon August 27, 2006
  Peter speaks to the crowd […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts2 – Filled with the Spirit August 20, 2006
  The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, an experience with a purpose. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Acts1-Word, Spirit & Witness August 13, 2006
  Acts continues to tell us about what Jesus began to DO and TEACH (Acts 1:1-8). The dual emphasis of word and spirit should shape our Christian lives, as it did the first century believers. Also a strong challenge to live as witnesses right here and now. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Samuel running after God July 23, 2006
  A message given during a dedication service for a child. Look sat How God called Samuel, and calls each of us, and we run after the wrong 'voice' until we recognise the call as coming from God […]

  Chris Rowney

• Proof of identity July 16, 2006
  There are many circumstances in which we have to prove our identity – but how would we (could we) prove that we are Christians? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Change My Heart O God July 9, 2006
  A simple sentence, can we pray it and mean it, what does it mean anyway? […]

  Chris Rowney

• PuttingPrayerTogether July 2, 2006
  Last in a series on Prayer – overview of previous weeks covering saying and listening prayers, unanswered prayers and praying like the Apostles […]

  Chris Rowney

• Jesus Prayed June 28, 2006
  Retired minister George Ashworth speaks about the prayers of Jesus. Part of the TCF series on Prayer. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Galatians 6 Do not grow weary doing good June 11, 2006
  Last in a series on Galatians. Focus on Galatians 6:9 We can often grow weary, tired, bored even of the things we do, but if we persevere we will harvest lives changed and a world transformed […]

  Chris Rowney

• Praying the prayers of the New Testament June 4, 2006
  Do you ever wonder how to say more than "Lord Bless Fred and Mary"? See how to pray like the early church.. Acts 1:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Romans 8:1-10, Ephesians 1:17-19 and 3:16-19. Based on list of Apostolic prayers by Mike Bickle of IHOP FOTB Kansas City. […]

  Chris Rowney

• UnansweredPrayer3 May 28, 2006
  Why are prayers unanswered – the answer may NOT be what you think. Mark 11:24, John 14:13, 1 John 5:14 seem like false advertising! Ephesians 6: 12 Third in a series on prayer. […]

  Chris Rowney

• DaVinciCode May 21, 2006
  Web page 'slides' with this talk are available. Visit tcfnet.org.au click on the DaVinciBusted graphic. Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code suggests that the church and Christianity is based on error, or worse, an outright lie. What is the real basis for the Gospels in the New Testament, and the belief that Jesus is God? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Speak and listen Prayer 2 May 14, 2006
  We 'shun' prayers, but we should put 'shuns' in Confession, Appreciation (thanksgiving), And Adoration (as well as intercession). These change our attitude towards prayer – also we should say our prayers, but also 'listen' them. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Galatians5 Freedom May 11, 2006
  Fifth in a series on Galatians (from 2005). Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Romans 6:18 How free is free? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Teach Us How To Pray 1 May 1, 2006
  With testimonies from congregation members we explore how 'coincidences happen more often when you pray'. Philippians 4:6, Mark 1:35. Part one of a two sermon series on prayer. […]

  Chris Rowney

• To Be List (Fruit of the Spirit & Beatitudes) April 23, 2006
  We all make 'to do' lists, but God is more concerned with our 'to be' list.What does it mean to "be filled with the Spirit' and "be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect'. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Jesus Lord of Time Easter Sunday 2006 April 16, 2006
  Time Lord? Not Dr Who! But Jesus! How can an event so far in the past DO anything concrete for me today? […]

  Chris Rowney

• What is Heaven Like? April 11, 2006
  Beginning with a snippet from Return of the King (Lord of the Rings) describing what awaits after death, this message looks at what Heaven is like using Biblical descriptions. […]

  Chris Rowney

• A Wasteful God – Mary of Bethany April 9, 2006
  Mary of Bethany wasted a jar of expensive perfume on Jesus, or so the onlookers claimed. Why not sell it to help the poor? What is waste and what is extravangant worship? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_7_Laodicea April 2, 2006
  Lukewarm? Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? Are we connected to God in a way that preserves our life of faith? Part 7 in a Series on the seven church in Revelation […]

  Chris Rowney

• Galatians_4_Righteousness&Reformation March 26, 2006
  Fourth in a Series on Galatians (from 2005). Galatians 3:1-11 special attention to Galatians 3:6 Martin Luther and the Reformation. Verses that changed the world. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_6_Philadelphia March 26, 2006
  Opportunities! Jesus says an open door is before us, that no one can shut. Part 6 in a Series on the seven churchs in Revelation. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Galatians_3_ A_Revelation March 25, 2006
  Third in a Series on Galatians (along with Counterfeit Christianity 1 and 2 below). This looks at how what we hear and know moves from external to internal, and brings about change in our living. As time permits the rest of this series will be added) […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_5_Sardis March 12, 2006
  Strengthen the things that remain. Part 5 in a Series on the seven churches in Revelation […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_4_Thyatira March 8, 2006
  How tolerant should we be as Christians? Where do we draw the line? Part 4 in a series on the Seven Churches of Revelation (original recording is unusable – so this is not from an actual service, but is a reading form the sermon notes) […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_3_Pergamum February 26, 2006
  How should we live to remain 'true' to the 'name' of Jesus, as he encourages the believers in Pergamum to be. Part 2 in a series on the Seven Churches of Revelation […]

  Chris Rowney

• We Know You are out there February 22, 2006
  A request for feedback to sermons@tcfnet.org.au […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_2_Smyrna (reposted) February 21, 2006
  Persecution, Suffering, all for the sake of being Politically Correct. While it may not cost us our lives yet, we face slander as Christians just as the Smyrnans did. Part 2 in a series on the Seven Churches of Revelation. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Revelation_1_Ephesus February 12, 2006
  First Love, First Choice. Part 1 in a series on the Seven Churches of Revelation […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Christmas Following the Star – the Wise Men January 31, 2006
  What can be learnt by studying the different responses of the people of Jerusalem, Herod and the Wise Men (Magi) in the story of the nativity […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Consequences – the Domino Effect January 31, 2006
  Using the Honda Cog Ad as an illustration, discusses the consequences of both good and bad actions and decisions. We sow what we reap. […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Why Christmas – The Incarnation 2 January 20, 2006
  What happened at Bethlehem? What is the Incarnation? Who was born at the first Christmas? Part 2 […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Why Christmas – The Incarnation 1 January 20, 2006
  What happened at Bethlehem? What is the Incarnation? Who was born at the first Christmas? Part 1 […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• worship beyond November 27, 2005
  Series on Worship Directions – Worship goes beyond music and song, beyond movement and dance. It transcends our earthly experience. […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• worship out November 20, 2005
  Series on Worship Directions – As we worship, others are drawn into relationship with God […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• worship up&in November 13, 2005
  Series on Worship Directions- We are created to worship […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Integrity October 1, 2005
  How much is your integrity worth? $1,000,000? Using The Amazing Race finale as an illustration, talk about character as a Christian […]

  Chris Rowney, Pastor TCF

• Counterfeit Christianity 2 July 2, 2005
  Part of a wider series on Galatians, discusses cults and other counterfeits to authentic Christianity […]

  Chris Rowney

• Counterfeit Christianity 1 July 1, 2005
  Part of a wider series on Galatians, discusses cults and other counterfeits to authentic Christianity […]

  Chris Rowney

• You_Are_Salt&Light June 14, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_8_Vine_Abide June 13, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_7_Truth June 12, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_6_The Way June 11, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_5_Resurrection June 10, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_4_Shepherd June 9, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_3_Light June 8, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_2_Bread June 7, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• I_am_1_John_1 June 6, 2005
  A Series based on the I AM Sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. What do they tell us about God, what do they tell us about ourselves? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Tsunami Sermon January 1, 2005
  What answer is there to the question How can God be both loving and powerful and allow things like the Tsunami to occur. Discusses disaster and the problem of pain […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_7_Lifegiving July 7, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' We are called to be 'life givers' in two ways, One to give our lives to God, the other to give life from God to those around us. […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_6_Tithes Money 2 Cor 8_9 July 6, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' Financial giving, tithes and offerings, second sermon on this sub-topic […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_5_Tithes July 5, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' Tithes and Offerings, giving our money for the work of the Kingdom […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_4_Alms July 4, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' Alms giving, or Charity giving has been associated with Christian love so much that the very word 'charity' no longer means 'love' but giving to the poor! […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_3_Thanks July 3, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' Thanksgiving is more than politeness! […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_2_Forgiving July 2, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' The key element in Christian life is understanding forgiveness […]

  Chris Rowney

• Giving_1_Forgiving_1 July 1, 2004
  Series on 'Giving' The key element in Christian life is understanding forgiveness […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_7_Pentecost04_pod June 7, 2004
  How do we live a purpose driven life? By the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. Follow up seventh message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_6_Missions_pod June 6, 2004
  We think of evangslism in terms of salesmen, but rather we should think of being satisfied customers. Sixth message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_5_Ministry_pod June 5, 2004
  "Your mission should you choose to accept it" With a clip from Mission Impossible we are introduced to the fact that God has plans, prepared in advance for us to do. Fifth message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_4_Discipleship_pod June 4, 2004
  We grow to be like Christ by copying peopple around us. Fourth message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_3_Fellowship_pod June 3, 2004
  We are to be a community of believers, not lone Christians, Third message is a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_2_Worship_pod June 2, 2004
  Worship, the reason we exist, what we will be in eternity. Worship is more than music, Second message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Week_1_Why_pod June 1, 2004
  Why are we here? First message in a 40 Days of Purpose Series […]

  Chris Rowney

• Gospel of Mark_16 Riches and Wealth February 29, 2004
  Mark 10:17-31 The Rich Young Ruler – He already had it all, and was unhappy, looking for more, so why was he so unwilling to give up his wealth? Why are we? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Gospel of Mark_15 Temptation and Sin February 1, 2004
  Mark 9:33-50 Lead me not into Temptation – could you cut off your arm to save your life? A climber did just that. Why then is it so much harder to cut out bad habits and temptations to sin in our own lives? […]

  Chris Rowney

• Gospel of Mark_7 Sower, Seeds and Soils August 3, 2003
  Mark 4:1-20 the story about the seeds and the soils has a lot to say about how we cope with what life presents us with. the difficulties, challeneges and the growth God works in us. […]

  Chris Rowney

• WhomIhavebelieved February 1, 2003
  First sermon by Chris Rowney at TCF (poor quality recording) […]

  Chris Rowney