Delivered by Pas Brad Smith 10/05/26. Firstly, we are who God says we are... not who we say we are. Like all humans, our thoughts and opinions are strictly limited to our short existence. This applies to all humans no matter who they are, or where they are: saved and unsaved alike. Our emotions, experiences and ignorance can result in a vast difference between our thoughts and our reality... often being far different, even amongst church and family members. Scriptural References. Rom 3:10, Rom 8:9, Act 2:38, 2Cor 5:17, Exo 9:5-6, 1Pet 2:9, Num 25:10-13, Isa 55:3, Psa 51:10-14, Act 13:33-34, 1Cor3:16-17, 1Pet 1:5-7. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/Wez3uO9YE3M

Delivered by Pas Brad Smith 26/04/26. We live in a world where opinion continually outweighs provable facts and reality like no other time in history. Not surprisingly there are numerous times in history where the facts and realities have not suited the rulers of the day and have been denied. It is quite common to jail or murder those who dared reveal unpleasant realities. That is why God offers signs and wonders... it gives the honest heart something to build confidence upon, without having to rely on the opinions of others. Scriptural References. Mar 16:17, Mat 28:12-15, Rom 12:1-2, 1Cor 2:13, 1Cor 4:19-20, Jer 5:31, 1Pet 4:7-10. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/JkAjJjgw03Q

Delivered by Pas Brad Smith 12/04/26. God used Elijah the prophet in some truly remarkable ways. This part of his life bares very similar likenesses to our need for salvation and the opportunities that God offers to support and care for us. Scriptural References. 1Kin 17;8-14, Mat 6:33, 1Kin 17:15-18, Heb 8:12, 1Kin 17:19-20, Exo 32:11-12, 1Kin 17:21-24. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/4Rz9h6k0aII

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 08/03/2026 Far too many people are incorrectly identifying bible salvation from false belief or emotional preferences... the bible has already revealed what is true and what is false... let's take a look. Scriptural References. Acts 8:5-20, Rom 8:9. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/CnD-gpQadhA

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 01/03/2026 If we want to live forever, then we need to act like it. We all need to make daily choices that reflect the outcome we want. We need scriptural disciplines that guide us, build our lives on matters of primary interest... not worldly choices. When it comes to successful families and lasting happiness, then God is the only answer. The great secret rests in the power that made the universe and human existence possible... the Holy Spirit. Scriptural References. Gen 1:2, Joh 16:12-13, Mar 16:15-18, Mar 12:28-31, Mat 25:33-40, Rom 13:11, 1Cor 11:28-29, 1Pet5:2-4, 1Cor 3:16-17. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/eBDQc81ESVs

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 08/02/2026 Even though God is referenced as our Father (male), and Jesus is further gendered as His Son (also male)... there leaves a question in our understanding. Is there a feminine side of the Godhead? God purposely chooses explanations that contain gender principles, because the human race (and almost all living things), are gender based. We clearly understand gender issues and gender terminology; thus God uses them for spiritual clarity and understanding. Scriptural References. Joh 3:3-5, 1Cor 15:45, Pro 4:5-8, Pro 31:1, Pro 31:10-11, Rev 21:9-11, 1Pet 2:4-5, Joh 16:13. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/UUcj7W19dzI

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 25/01/26 God reveals very clearly that He is not our enemy, however, he holds us to high account, for how we represent him. In simple terms, God is revealed by the way he is presented and detailed by his people. The Pharisee leadership mocked God and his son and falsely presented hardships on the people that had nothing to do with God at all. Sadly, many believed them. Scriptural References. Isa 53:3, 2Pet 3:9, Mat 9:13, Mat 10:34-38, Mat 23:4, Eze 34:18-19, Gal 6:2, Mat 18:6-7, Joh 12:47-48, 2The 2:10. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/0IlSuPij0Kk

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 21/12/25 Noise can be a huge distraction and often blocks out reality. Loud noise can force our attention away from what we are doing or want to do, because it overwhelms our senses. In reality, some people cannot think or function properly when different parts of the noise spectrum are loudly present. 'White noise' is a term used to describe a constant sound that includes all frequencies. It helps people focus because it subdues distracting noises and brings peace and harmony to the listener. Scriptural References. Joh 14:26-27, Heb 5:13-14, Heb 6:1-3, Mat 13:7, Mar 16:15, Mat 6:31-33, 1Pet 4:8-10. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/BkFSRbV0nIQ

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 14/12/25. The bible was firstly written as a book of knowledge, then of history and prophecy. It was never God's intention that the bible would be the sole source of all knowledge, but rather it was a foundations of principles which all knowledge could be built upon. God revealed ten laws in the Old Testament which would guarantee a happy and rewarding life for every person on the planet. These laws are absolute and not open for debate, nor for change. Out modern society has rejected all but 2-3 of these commandments. The following seven and a half testaments have been rejected by modern society (Exodus 20... no other God's, no graven images, not to speak vainly about God, keep the sabbath, honour your father and mother, no adultery, no coveting, no killing [unborn children]. Alternately, stealing, lying (false witness), and killing are still against the law, although abortion is accepted and lying is considered normal. 75% of all the essential knowledge is rejected and mocked by most modern societies. Scriptural References. Hos 4:6, 2Tim 3:1-5, Isa 3:12, Isa 3:5, Rom 12:10, Rom 15:1, Rom 15:11-13, Rom 15:17-18, Mat 18:15, Mat 18:21. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/WwF9cGzocJU

Delivered by Pastor Brad Smith 07/12/25. Our church formed about 60 years ago during one of the early outpourings of the Holy Spirit in Australia. As time went by two distinct types of spirit filled groups formed. Some groups determined that believing or accepting Christ was New Testament salvation and that the anointing of the Holy Spirit was an optional extra. The others believed that the anointing of the Holy Spirit and water baptism was salvation and was evidenced by the prophesied sign of speaking in tongues (both groups adopted a large variety of beliefs, practices and prophetic understandings). Our church adopted the same belief that Peter spoke of on the day of Pentecost. Scriptural References. Act 2:1-4, Act 2:38-39, 1Cor 1:4-8, 1The 4:16-18, Gen 12:2, Mat 24:21-22, 1The 5:3-4, Mat 28:18-20, Heb 3:13. A MP3 audio of this talk is available to listen to or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/audio/audio.jsp?category=1 A MP4 video is also available to view or download at: https://www.brf.org.au/videos/videos.jsp?category=2 And/Or A YouTube link to the uploaded video. https://youtu.be/s2SYVf00W9A