Current Issues – Mark Conner

Kobe Bryant Among Those Killed in a Recent Helicopter Crash

Mark Conner — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000

This time last Monday morning, I checked the news headlines on my phone. I read the top news release: “Kobe Bryant and his daughter killed in a helicopter crash.” What a shock! I have been an avid basketball fan since I lived in the USA back in the 1970s.… Read the rest

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A Map of Life’s Journey

Mark Conner — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:37:33 +0000

In a few months time I will be 58 years of age. As I grow older, I find myself reflecting more on my life. Where I’ve come from, where I’ve been, where and who I am now, and where I am going.… Read the rest

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ORIGINS: Genesis Re-Visited

Mark Conner — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:04:38 +0000

The book of Genesis is a narrative of the origins of the world, but in particular the family of Abraham. Three major world religions trace their roots back to Abraham – Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The first 11 chapters cover what is often referred to as ‘pre-history’: from the beginnings of the universe through just after Noah and the flood.… Read the rest

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Freedom from Depression

Mark Conner — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:00:42 +0000

Depression has been called “the common cold of the emotions”. Depression simply means “low mood”. Every one has time when they feel down or experience low mood but sometimes those feelings can linger for days, weeks, even months at a time.… Read the rest

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What Happens After Death?

Mark Conner — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:00:21 +0000

Life is a gift – to be enjoyed and lived to the full. Yet life is uncertain and death is inevitable. In many ways, life is like a room with two doors. We enter through the door of birth and we leave through the door of death.

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Church Life AFTER Marriage Equality: The Questions No One Is Asking

Mark Conner — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:37:24 +0000

Right now, Australians are deliberating about just one question – “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?” A majority of conservative Christians (as well as Jews and Muslims) are campaigning for a 'No' vote, while less are saying it should be 'Yes'.… Read the rest

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The Smart Phone?

Mark Conner — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:32:37 +0000

I love my mobile phone. I have had one ever since they first came out back in the 1990s. I've moved from the Motorola brick size ones … to the flip lid … to a few versions of the Nokia … and now I have my faithful iPhone 6 Plus (no, I never had a Blackberry or a Samsung).… Read the rest

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The Berlin Crows

Mark Conner — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Nicole and I are nearing the end of our 12 days of touring Germany. The beauty of the stunning scenery of the villages, lakes and mountains of southern Germany has been a stark contrast to the horror of the Dachau Concentration Camp and the Holocaust Museum in Berlin.… Read the rest

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OMEGA: How Will It All End?

Mark Conner — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:21:14 +0000

'End Times' Fever

One of the last questions Jesus’ disciples asked him was about the end of the world (see Matthew 24:1-3). After the resurrection and at the end of Jesus’ ministry on earth, he ascended up to heaven. As he did, two angels appeared and boldly proclaimed, “Why do you stand here looking into the sky?… Read the rest

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End Times Fever

Mark Conner — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 15:30:00 +0000

The topic of the ‘end of the world’ has been one of interest to humans since time began but it has intensified in recent years.

Church History

Here is a quick overview of what has taken place from the end of New Testament times up until today:

1.… Read the rest

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Suffragette

Mark Conner — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 05:48:00 +0000

In the holidays, we went to see the movie Suffragette. It was very moving – showing the struggle of women to gain the right to vote in Britain back in the early 1800s. The movie does not claim to be a comprehensive exploration of every activist who falls under that broad term, but instead revolves around one working class woman’s story.… Read the rest

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The Impact of Poker Machines in Australia

Mark Conner — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:10:25 +0000

TONIGHT at 9.30pm on ABC TV, Ka-Ching Pokie Nation will screen across Australia.

By all reports, it is a shocking report into the way that poker machines are placing a terrible cost on our society. There is stunning new evidence that pokie addiction functions in exactly the same way as heroin, cocaine or ice.

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Discerning Truth and Error

Mark Conner — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:19:00 +0000

Most followers of Christ understand the need to pursue truth and avoid error. Some take it upon themselves to find error and point it out to others. Most churches I know have a statement of faith and their teaching teams speak from this foundation.… Read the rest

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Responding to Domestic Violence

Mark Conner — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 14:26:03 +0000

Right now, our vision as a church is to see over 10,000 stories of transformation. Recently, we have had a number of moving stories about individuals coming out of domesitc violence situations. These are people who once felt isolated, hopeless, and helpless. Now they feel cared for and looked after. These… Read the rest

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“Porn Kills Love” by Josiah Conner

Mark Conner — Sun, 17 May 2015 12:40:00 +0000

We fight the drug of porn with the power of love

Ephesians 5:1-14

[Josiah Conner kicked off our Modern Family series last weekend with a message entitled "Porn Kills Love" (watch or listen). Here is a summary, along with some reflection questions]

Steak: We have taken the good gift of sex and turned it into something it is not.… Read the rest

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