2026: A Year of Warfare — The Call and Commission of Intercessors By Pastor Gary Hoban As we step into 2026, I write with both a burden and a fire in my spirit. I am reminded that in November 2025 the Lord spoke clearly that 2026 is a year pf
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Last week, we opened our study of James’s epistle and discovered that he wastes no time in getting straight to the heart of Christian living. With the briefest of introductions, James plunges into the central theme of his letter: how believers are to handle trials, temptations, and persecutions. The Christian
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Series: The Practical Expression of Our Faith in Daily Living Sermon 1: When Temptation Comes Text: James 1:1–4 NKJV ⸻ Prayer Heavenly Father, as we come before Your Word today, we ask for Your Spirit to illuminate our hearts. Teach us how to endure trials and overcome temptation with faith
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Hey everyone I’m Gary Hoban and welcome to Refinery Life Australia. Today we are talking about Pouring Out Our Hearts to the World: Fulfilling God’s Call for Us! Prayer Father, Your generous provisions for our lives are more than enough to assure us that Your work is the most important
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Hey everyone and welcome to Refinery Life Australia. Today we are talking about The Discipline Of Discipleship. As the church worldwide and indeed this church are in a time of change, I would like us to consider two words, Discipline and Discipleship. Actually discipleship means discipline. The disciple is one
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As we all know the Lord directs us and sometimes He redirects us. When we choose to follow the Lord we must be willing to do the uncomfortable things which means being directed and redirected and our only response is to obey. You have all heard me say it so
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Welcome to Refinery Life Australia. “The Christ of John’s Gospel” has been our theme for the past couple of months teachings with a focus on John’s unique portrayal of the Christ. Today we are talking about Becoming a Christian. Do you desire to be a better Christian? Most Christians sincerely
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Welcome to Refinery Life Australia. “The Christ of John’s Gospel” has been our theme for the past couple of months teachings with a focus on John’s unique portrayal of the Christ. Today we are talking about The Promise of The Holy Spirit. Saying goodbye can be difficult. People struggle with
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Hey everyone I’m Gary Hoban and welcome to Refinery Life Australia. Today we continue our series titled The Christ of John’s Gospel. In times like these, we are in need of God’s guidance more than ever. Today we are talking about Going in the right direction. Driving down a one
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Welcome to Refinery Life Australia. “The Christ of John’s Gospel” has been our theme for the past couple of months teachings with a focus on John’s unique portrayal of the Christ. We will continue this series for a little while longer while God is holding us here. Today we are
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