Mundaring Church of Christ

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Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against...
10/06/2026

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:10-12)

How do we fight against an enemy we can’t see? What does it look like when we’re under attack? What does this look like in the context of a church?

The first thing we need to remind ourselves is this; Jesus nurtures and protects His church. Like the hero in every good story, Jesus protects His bride. We read in 2 Thess 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”

The second thing to know is that our unseen enemy often attacks our relationships with each other because division and conflict is the opposite of the gospel goal of all things united under Christ. Our enemy is spiritual, but our experience is physical. This means that a church that is healthy and making progress in the gospel mission, headed in the right direction, will often experience conflict in the relationships between people. It’s not just that we’re sinful people who hurt each other but added into the mix is the mischief and manipulation of a spiritual enemy who wants to destroy our love for each other, which testifies that we’re Jesus’ disciples.

Paul’s command is for us to be strong in the Lord, to put on armour that fends off these attacks.

What that looks like is us making the conscious choice not to be offended. We’re actually not duty bound to be offended by what people do, we’re obligated by Jesus not to. It helps if we remind ourselves in that moment that being offended is exactly what our enemy wants. So be strong in the Lord and choose gospel unity.

Gospel unity is just a mask though, if all we’re doing is pushing things under the rug. Jesus set out a Godly process for dealing with issues and bringing true reconciliation in Matthew 18. It’s there because we will need it. However, it’s often easier to walk away from the situation and leave the church. This is also exactly what the enemy wants. So be strong in the Lord and choose gospel reconciliation.

We also have to recognise that our own tongues are part of the problem. Careless words out of our own mouths hurt others, sometimes causing them to pull back and withdraw from gospel relationship. Scripture teaches us to not let any unwholesome talk leave our mouths, but only what builds others up. So be strong in the Lord and exercise the spiritual discipline of self-control.

The culture of God’s kingdom is very different to the culture we’ve grown up in and are immersed in every day. But we’re all called to be different, set apart, new creations. So be strong in the Lord every single day.

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in th...
03/06/2026

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do. (Ephesians 5:15-17)

This is solid advice I think every parent would want their child to hear. There are many pitfalls in the world that we could fall into if we’re not careful. Drugs, alcohol, failed relationships- things that have lasting consequences and change the direction life takes.

But this is not what Paul intended us to take away from these words.

Paul wrote in the Greek language, which has been translated into English for us to read. However sometimes the closest words available in English don’t do justice to what was originally written in Greek.

A more direct translation of what we read as ‘be careful how you live’ is ‘walk with your eyes open’. Paul wants us to see everything going on around us, not so that we dodge the obstacles, but so that we see the opportunities. There’s no denying that we, like Paul, live in times that are full of hardship and pain, but the issue is that our focus is too easily dominated by what’s going wrong in the world. It’s much harder for us to see all the opportunities that God brings our way when we’re busy lamenting what’s wrong. So, walk with your eyes open, watching for all the opportunities God brings to live out the new life He’s given you.

Paul clarified this in the next few verses. Rather than turning to the wrong things to numb our discomfort in the midst of evil times, we should be filled with the Holy Spirit in a way that leads to rejoicing. Jesus sent the Spirit to us to encourage us and help us see clearly how to live.

Paul’s experience of the Spirit led him to sing songs of praise with Silas while they were locked in prison. Rather than dwelling in their misery they looked at each other and said, “Hey, I could be here on my own, but God gave me you for company, so why don’t we make the most of the opportunity to sing His praises together?”

When our eyes are open and we’re looking for the signs of the Spirit’s activity in our lives we have a different view of the world. We begin to see the many ways God is actively involved in our world, and we know that we haven’t been abandoned. And that’s so much more powerful when we do it together because we’re encouraged by others and we encourage them.

Walking through life with our eyes open is the only way we’ll be in the right frame of mind to “give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

🎉 Our Kids Holiday Club is back! 🎉We’re super excited to announce that registrations are now OPEN for our fun-filled Kid...
02/06/2026

🎉 Our Kids Holiday Club is back! 🎉
We’re super excited to announce that registrations are now OPEN for our fun-filled Kids Holiday Club!
📅 When: Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th July 2026
🕘 Time: 9am – 12pm
📍 Where: Mundaring Church of Christ

Your kids will enjoy a brand new theme and activities every day, including: games, songs, Bible stories, craft, food, and prizes!

Who: Primary-aged children 5–12 years (PP to Year 6)
Cost: FREE!

Places are limited, so don’t miss out!

Register online now to secure a spot 👉 www.mundaringcofc.org.au/holiday-club

Registrations close: Sunday 28th June 2026

We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces! Bring your kids along for a week of fun, friends and faith. ❤️

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following...
27/05/2026

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2)

One of the best ways to teach a child how to do something is by having them imitate you. First you do it for them slowly so they can see, step by step, then you get them to have a go at it. If they make a mistake, it’s ok, you simply show them again and get them to have another go at it until they get it. That’s how I learned to tie my own shoelaces.

That’s how God teaches us also. Not only has He told us what to believe, how to understand Him and ourselves and therefore how we should live, but then He came and showed us in person. Jesus came to reveal the Father to the world. The way Jesus lived is the way we should live because it is the way God has told us to live.
Today, the church, God’s gospel community, is the body of Christ. The way each of us lives matters because it’s how God has chosen to teach all of us how to live.

We’re meant to demonstrate to each other the heart of God and teach each other how to put into action what God’s told us to do. Just the way Jesus did with people. When one of us makes a mistake, we follow Jesus’ example with the woman caught in adultery…

Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” (John 8:10-11)

Jesus’ instruction to the woman was, ’You and I both know where you went wrong. Have another go at it and try not to make the same mistake again.’ This was Jesus’ way of discipling people and sets the example for how we’re to do it as an expression of God’s heart.

Of course, it means that each of us must take seriously the command to live differently to our default. We must no longer live the way we thought was right, but how we’ve been told to live by God. When we do it in the midst of a community that encourages and leads by example rather than condemning us it becomes a whole lot easier.

21/05/2026

We’re looking forward to getting everyone back together.

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We w...
20/05/2026

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. (Ephesians 4:14)

Wouldn’t it be nice if children came preloaded with the right software to behave well, contribute to the household and with the knowledge they need for life? It sounds like a utopian science fiction story, but wouldn’t it avoid a lot of grief and issues along the way? On the other hand, we’d also miss out on a lot of what makes us human if that happened too.

Growing up is a process. We want our kids to find their place in the world, to know where they fit in and how they make a difference.

God wants the same for His children. He wants you to know who you are in Christ, to know where you belong in His people, and to know what part of the body you are so you can make the difference He created you for.

As a pastor, I sometimes think it would be nice if we all got a software upload when we’re saved. Then we’d all get along. We’d be able to get on with what we’re meant to do instead of spending time on sorting out our differences. But then the world would miss out on something good.

When we pull together despite our differences they get to see a miracle. When we love each other despite the hurt they get to see how big He is. When we know what matters and focus on that instead of pet doctrines and ideas they get to see that God has captivated our hearts.

There’s a lot of ideas and philosophies around us that sound good, wise and helpful, so we need to be discerning in what we give our attention to.

Children listen to significant people in their lives to help them make decisions. Parents, teachers, people who know how to do what they want to learn themselves. God’s given us people like that too. The word ‘THEN’ in this passage refers to what God’s given us to help us grow up.

“Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” (Eph 4:11-12)

The problem is that these people say things that we don’t always want to hear. That’s their purpose. When we choose not to listen to Godly voices, we’re just like the child who says, “No! I’ll do it myself!” It’s not easy, but it is God’s design.

Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. (Ephesians 3:12)When...
13/05/2026

Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. (Ephesians 3:12)

When my daughter was younger we used to have a set time every Friday afternoon for ‘Daddy Date’. Every Friday after school we’d do something together, just the two of us. Sometimes we’d sit at a table at the beach doing colouring in together, or we’d go exploring on the walk trails, or go for afternoon tea at one of the cafes in town. It was a set time that never got changed, never got interrupted and it was just the two of us. Sometimes she’d invite mum to come with us, but usually even mum wasn’t allowed to join in! She knew that she was my only priority during that time and whatever she wanted to do was what we did together.

We can have that kind of relationship with God too.

Paul wrote that, because of Christ, we can approach our Heavenly Father with boldness. Now that’s not the kind of boldness that a teenager uses around the house! The word Paul used speaks of openness, speaking freely and having assurance that He’s listening. The kind of relationship Christ has established between us and God is one where we can know that the Father wants our presence, we have His attention, and He wants to hear our hearts opened up to Him.

Paul also wrote that we can be approach God with confidence. Again, the word Paul used speaks of trust in our Father. He really hears and understands us when we open up to Him. The promises He’s made to us are rock solid, unshakeable and not dependant on us making Him happy. He is there for us, not for any other reasons. So we can rely on Him completely.

When a little girl knows that she has her daddy’s complete attention it changes how she sees herself. When her daddy keeps His word, she learns to have confidence in Him and can therefore walk in the world with the assurance that she’s safe. That’s the kind of relationship Paul was writing about. We can come to God and be ourselves with Him because our relationship with Him is based on His character.

What do you think would happen in your church if more of us lived out of that kind of relationship with God?

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us lon...
06/05/2026

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10)

Sometimes it can feel like the more involved we get in church the more jobs we’re given to do. There’s the morning tea roster, church busy bees, and let’s not forget the cleaning roster! Maybe it’s safer to just stay on the fringe. Of course, there’s always lots to do to keep a church functioning and many hands make light work, but I don’t think these are the kinds of things Paul had in mind when he wrote about all the ‘good things’ God has planned for us to do.

God’s always had a plan. A reason for everything He does. He created the world for a reason. He chose Israel to be His representative people in the world for a reason. Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross for a reason. All of it was according to God’s plan, which was written before anything was created.

God also created you for a reason. You’re not a mistake, not forgotten, not without a purpose. You are God’s masterpiece. Everything Jesus did was for the purpose of recreating you into someone who can fulfill your purpose.

Your purpose is to carry God’s image in this world, to represent Him to the people who don’t yet know Him. That’s what God planned for you all the way back in the Garden of Eden. “Let us create humanity in our image”. The good things He planned for us to do are all about reflecting God’s image to everyone we bump into.
So, the good things we need to prioritise in life are the things that help us learn and grow to become more like Jesus. They’re the things that give us the opportunity to express and demonstrate who Jesus is. They’re the things that help people understand that God is someone really worth knowing because He completely changes the way we think and act.

Fulfilling your purpose is not a chore, it’s a privilege. When we participate in God’s plan our relationship with Him is deepened in the same way that working together with your best friend to achieve a mutual goal makes your friendship richer. It unifies us together. Now… about that cleaning roster!

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