RECOMMENDED TRAINING AND STUDY OPTIONS
For those wanting to find out about Jesus and real Christian living we have a range of books, videos etc at church that you can borrow and folk in the church family who would enjoy answering your questions.
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For those new Christians seeking Foundational Studies we recommend our own course
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“Foundations for new Christians”
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Followied by “The Purpose Driven Life” book by Rick Warren
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Followed by “Experiencing God” by Henry T.Blackaby and Claude V.King.
PROPHETIC SPIRITUAL GIFT TRAINING
- We will have regular input and in this area in our evening services
- We highly recommend the 6 week course “Hearing God’s Voice” led by a team from three different church’s’ and usually hosted at our church. Contact Trish Clarke on
(09) 8386035 - Rodney Francis runs monthly training days through Gospel Faith Messenger, these are very good for learning and activation go to www.gospel.org.nz or gfm@xtra.co.nz.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
- Gospel Faith Messenger - www.gospel.org.nz
- Bible College of NZ - www.cdlonline.bcnz.ac.nz
- Carey Baptist Training college. Contact the - registrar@carey.ac.nz
- Jubilee Ministries - www.jubilee.org.nz
COUNCELLING COURSES
- Dave Riddell “Living Wisdom” short courses (excellent!!) d.riddell@clear.net.nz
or Ph (03) 547 4386 - Jubilee Ministries (Christian counselling and Pastoral care) www.jubilee.org.nz click on training or Ph (04) 9391910
- Bible college of NZ www.bcnz.ac.nz/index.csm/faculties/counselling
- Holy Spirit counselling courses run through the church periodically “Beyond Tolerable Recovery – TheoPhostic Ministy.”
PRE-MARRIAGE
Our pastors are skilled at giving pre-marriage counselling however two books are a huge
‘self help’ as well. They are:
- Preparing for Marriage” By Dennis Rainey &
- “Fit to be Tied” by Bill and Lynne Hybels
Both available at Christian bookstores.
TO STRENGTHEN MARRIAGE AND FOR EXTRA PRE-MARRIAGE HELP
Our pastors have training in this area.
Two exceptionally helpful books for self help are:
- The Five love languages” by Gary Chapman (questionnaires to help you discover your love language are available from Pastor Russell).
- Telling Each other the Truth” by William Backus (an outstanding book on communication)
RANUI CENTRAL
Information About the Community Facility
At Ranui we are extremely grateful for the significant support that the Waitakere Licensing Trust and A.S.B. Bank have given towards this project. These two Trusts have funded the bulk of the project, especially Waitakere Licensing Trust.
The facility has within it a commercial kitchen, a café style set up that can be divided into two rooms by a sound proof door. It has high quality sound gear built in, data projector, DVD/video player, etc. for seminars.
There is no intention to ever make a profit off this facility, but we do want to ensure that we cover costs.
Groups
Currently there are a number of groups booked into use the facility: life skill courses, parenting courses, cultural groups, music groups, youth groups, Mainly Music. etc.
To book the facilities or for a copy of our booking sheet and useful information, phone 833-7815, or email ranuibaptist@xtra.co.nz
GETTING MORE FUN AND LESS DEPT OUT OF YOUR CHRISTMAS
Russell's Hot Tips
- Expensive presents that stretch your budget are no substitute for quality time missed during the year. Don't guilt shop.
Kids remember the fun times long-term and forget what you bought very quickly. - Shopping on credit today = stress for the whole family
Tomorrow. - House swapping with a relative or a Baptist Church member
In another part of the country is a great, inexpensive way to
Holiday. - Shared holiday experiences are often cheaper and more fun.
- Who said that its not a 'real' Christmas dinner unless you
feel sick from overeating afterwards? Christmas dinners are
special but do not have to cost a whole lot more. - Avoid Crisco's for your Christmas shopping. This is the
Most expensive way to buy Christmas goodies and you will
Get products that you don't even like.
Countdown have a system where you can buy $5, 10, $20 vouchers throughout the year. If these are spent during Dec - Jan you will receive a further 5% off.
Pak N Save have a Christmas club where for every $30 of Christmas stamps you buy they give you a $2 stamp free. - Do a budget for the holidays online with sorted.org.nz
Sermon Archives
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Exodus 9-11 “A people of faith begins to rise up” |
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Exodus 6-8 “Outdoing the Magicians" |
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Acting on the Prophetic (Exodus 1-5; 1 of 4) |
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Reclaiming 6 endangered characteristics “Contentment" |
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Reclaiming Six endangered Qualities-4. Endurance |
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Reclaiming six endangered qualities 3. Confidence |
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Reclaiming Six endangered Qualities 2. Discipline |
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Genesis 11:19 “Can’t we just get along” |
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“A Love Covering” Genesis 9:1825 |
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Genesis 7 & 8 “The Arc of salvation |
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Genesis 6:3-7:7 “Get on board, Your family will follow” |
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Genesis 5 “A good marriage The key to a Godly heritage” |
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“The Fall; The Curse and how to overcome it” Genesis 3:124 |
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Subduing the world through your words Genesis 1:228 |
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Genesis 1:1-2
We are accountable to a God |
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Gifts – ‘The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others’ 1 Corinthians 12:7 |
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Guts – It takes guts to live the Christian lifeText Romans 8:3139 |
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Financial Management in a Recession |
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The importance of groups in the church |
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Ranui Baptist Church Sunday11 May 2008 – Pastor Russell Watts Growth RBC 3 rd in foundational series |
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What is true Spirituality? 1 st in a series of 7 foundational sermons |
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The work of the Holy Spirit |
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Acts 27:28:6 Responding to the storms of life |
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“Acts 25 & 26 “A Clear Vision” |
Weekly Prayer
Prayer Pomp
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:4-7
A Father’s Advice
By Ernest Smith 7 September 08
The best advice I ever had
Was given to me by my dad,
These occasions being rare,
I listened with the greatest care.
My Dad began by telling me
About his life, that I might see
The things he did, both bad and good,
While wondering if I understood.
“Let heart and conscience be your guide;
Be not possessed with foolish pride.
Do all the things that you must do,
Ignore what others think of you.
Nor be ashamed of your ideas,
But live them and expel your fears.
Your life is yours and yours alone -
A treasure God has made your own.
If you are wrong but think you’re right,
Instinct calls to stand and fight,
But better to surrender pride
And try to see the other side.
These were the words my father told
And I have treasured them as gold;
And somewhere, in a Far-off land,
My Father knows I understand.
Poem written by Ernest Smith