Role: Pastor |
Hi my name is Phil Irvine and I’m the Pastor at Emu Plains Community Baptist Church. My family and I moved all the way from the Blue Mountains and to live in the community here in Emu Plains. Jesus said “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.” Sometimes we find that our lives are so full with things to do, but we don’t seem to be fulfilled. I enjoy running, spending time with my family, playing Xbox and a good coffee. But what fills my life is Jesus. If you are wanting your life full, the best it can be, why not check out Jesus and take him up on this promise?
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Duration: 27 mins 51 secs
In this section, Jesus uses parables to teach us about the kingdom of God. In verse 9, He says, "Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear." The key to the kingdom is that we do not just hear His words with our ears, but we listen with spiritual discernment to understand what He is saying and then obey Him in our lives.
Sunday, 08 February 2026
Duration: 24 mins 52 secs
After Mark stated that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God in v.1. he then goes on to prove the authority Jesus has as the Messiah. He has authority over people, authority over demons, authority over sickness, including leprosy.
Sunday, 01 February 2026
In this passage, we see how it is not just Mark who believes that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. The prophet Isaiah believed it, John the Baptist did as well, God himself declared that Jesus is His beloved Son, and the first disciples were willing to follow Him. What about you? Who do you believe Jesus is?
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Duration: 27 mins 13 secs
As Jesus continues to teach His disciples, He wants them to be prepared for His return. In this parable, Jesus instructs His disciples about the importance of working while we wait and being found faithful in using what God has given to us to grow His kingdom.
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Duration: 21 mins 15 secs
As Jesus is teaching His disciples, He wants them to be prepared for His return, watching how they live as members of His kingdom. So it is with us today.
Thursday, 25 December 2025
Duration: 13 mins 40 secs
As we conclude the Christmas series on "The Gift of the Manger and the Cross", we finish with Simeon in Luke 2. He was a man who was filled with the Holy Spirit and walked with God. When he saw Jesus, he couldn't help but lift a song of praise as he held the one who would bring salvation to all people. On this Christmas Day, let us also celebrate the salvation that Jesus has brought to us.
Sunday, 21 December 2025
Duration: 18 mins 12 secs
As we come to Christmas, we are looking at two gifts that God has given to the world, the gift of the Manger and the gift of the Cross. Today, as we think about the cross, we see the cross bringing salvation to us as we trust that Jesus died for our sins, but we also want to share that love with others so that they too can find salvation in Jesus.
Sunday, 14 December 2025
Duration: 17 mins 52 secs
As we come to Christmas, we are looking at two gifts that God has given to the world, the gift of the Manger and the gift of the Cross. Today, as we think about the manger, we see the angels telling shepherds that they bring good news that will cause great joy, and that news is about the Saviour being born and they will find him in a manger. What a great gift to this world!
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Duration: 28 mins 19 secs
In the last chapter of Jonah, we get the see what's at the heart of Jonah's rebellion and why he disobeyed God in the first place. But we also see God LISTENING to Jonah, COMFORTING and INSTRUCTING him. The story of Jonah finishes without a conclusion of how Jonah responded to God. I think that is there so that we all can write our own conclusion. How are you going to respond to God's compassion in your life and in others?
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Duration: 25 mins 53 secs
In this passage, we see God speaking to Jonah (again), Jonah speaking to the people of Nineveh, the people of Nineveh speaking to God and then in v.10 God has the last word.
