Division in the Body and the Urgent Call to Prepare for the Return of Jesus
Division in the Body and the Urgent Call to Prepare for the Return of Jesus By Pastor Gary Hoban There is a growing tension within the Body of Christ that cannot be ignored. Across churches, denominations, and ministries, we are witnessing a concerning rise in division, offense, and fragmentation. While
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Rising Above the Storm: The True Church’s Call to Leadership
Rising Above the Storm: The True Church’s Call to Leadership Hi everyone, welcome to today’s message. I’m Pastor Gary Hoban and we’re going to be discussing a very important topic – the role of the Church in turbulent times, specifically focusing on Australia’s current political climate. So, let’s dive right
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2026: A Year of Warfare — The Call and Commission of Intercessors
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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Candidates for the Crown of Life
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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When Temptation Comes
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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Pouring Out Our Hearts to the World: Fulfilling God’s Call for Us!
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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The Discipline Of Discipleship.
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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Happy 7th Birthday Refinery
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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Becoming a Christian.
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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