The Centre Dural Podcast

What is ”Social Justice”? - Murray Lambert

"But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" (Amos 5:24) 
There is a river of righteousness that flows from the opening pages of the Bible all the way to the very last chapter. So what does it look like for us to bring righteousness and social justice into our world? Is there a wrong way to bring justice? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? 
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog

Future Proofing - Mitch Levingston

Why is youth ministry so important? What did Jesus say around the role of kids in his kingdom? How do we emulate this in our own community? To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog

Subverted Expectations - Mitch Levingston

"And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise." (Ezra 3:11b-13a) As we return to worshipping in person, we may come burdened with expectations or comparisons of "what was". But when we release ourselves from unhelpful expectations, it allows us to step into a new season of what God is doing.
 
To find out more about The Centre visit;http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog

Get in the Game - Mitch Levingston

What's the theology of sport? Mitch explores the power that sport has to change lives, build relationships and ultimately reveal Jesus to those who don't know him. To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog

What is a ”Baptist” Church? - Mitch Levingston

"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23)
Mitch continues our series "What is The Centre?" Baptism represents the death of our old selves beneath the water and rebirth as we emerge as followers of Jesus. How does this inform what a community of Baptists looks like?
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

What is a ”Church”? - Mitch Levingston

Who is "The Centre"?
Mitch opens up our new series by asking (and answering) some fundamental questions; Why do we meet on Sunday? Why do we meet at all? And does our "mode" of worship effect the "meaning"? 
 
To find out more about The Centre visit;http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

A New Earth - Mitch Levingston

Where better to finish up our "Mitch's Favourite Verses" Series than at the end of Revelation? Mitch chats with Murray about Jerusalem & Babylon, why Revelation says there'll be "no more sea", and what A New Heaven & New Earth looks like. It's a wild ride though the last two chapters of the Bible.*Appologies for the audio quality this week* To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

The Meaning of ”Meaningless” - Mitch Levingston

14 I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 15 What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted. (Ecclesiastes 1:14-15) 
 
 
Mitch shares openly about how the wisdom from Ecclesiastes led him through the toughest season of his life. We chat about the meaning of the word "meaningless", the power of prayer and the mystery of God's sovereignty.
 
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

In the Beginning - Mitch Levingston

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground." - (Genesis 1:27-28) Mitch shares about why the Creation narrative is one of his favourite passages of scripture. We get into the themes of Chaos & Order, Work & Rest, and what it means for us to be "Image bearers of God". 
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

Fatherhood - Murray Lambert, Mitch Levingston & Brian Codrington

What does it mean to be a Father? What does the Bible say about Fatherhood? What does being a "good Father" look like?
For this Father's Day Service, Murray, Mitch & Brian each share a reflection on Fatherhood.
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

Resurrection & the Christian Hope - Mitch Levingston

"13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Mitch opens up around how 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 has been instrumental in his  understanding of resurrection, and the hope that brings for all who follow Jesus. 
 
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/  We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog 

Sit down w/ Mitch & Rach Levingston

Today's an extra exciting episode as we sit down and chat with our new Senior Pastor Mitch and his wife Rach. They share about how they met, what some of their favourite Bible verses are and how they see God using them in this next chapter at The Centre.
 
To find out more about The Centre visit; http://www.thecentredural.org.au/church/ We meet at 10am every Sunday in person (current COVID regulations permitting) and online at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfgVAeXtBlq6BsELAIBEog