Grapevine Ministries
Messages from the bible to uplift and encourage those that need a word from the Lord, to strengthen their faith. Ps Phillip Barker is an itinerant pastor in Perth, Western Australia.
Episodes
173 episodes
Walking Through Grief With Faith And Purpose
Grief doesn’t ask for permission, and it doesn’t follow a script. We open up about what it means to move forward without erasing the people we love, blending practical tools with gentle, faith-informed guidance. You’ll hear clear language and r...
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Relatable To Christ
We explore Acts 28 to show how the gospel keeps moving even through opposition, and how being relatable to Christ opens doors in ordinary moments. Paul’s bold yet kind approach becomes a practical guide for soft hearts, honest answers, and Spir...
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Seek First, Then See The Reward
What if the turning point isn’t the miracle itself, but the moment you decide to seek God and act on what you believe? We open Hebrews 11:6 and sit with a tough, beautiful truth: faith starts by believing God is, then deepens by trusting he rew...
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Part 1 Intro to Psalm 91 The Secret Place
What if safety isn’t the absence of danger but the presence of Someone stronger than your fear? We’re kicking off a multi-week journey through Psalm 91 by sitting with the opening line and its bold invitation to dwell in the secret place, not j...
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All Things Work Together For Good New Year Same God
Start the year with a sturdier kind of hope. We open 2026 by wrestling with a hard but life-giving truth: all things work together for good for those who love God, even when the timing and the outcome don’t match our plans. Rather than papering...
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New Beginnings In Christ
Ready to trade resolutions for a real reset? We walk through a candid, hope-filled guide to starting again with God—grounded in Scripture, personal story, and seven clear gifts that come with saying yes to Jesus: a new relationship, new citizen...
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Angels At Christmas
Do angels still matter, or are they just seasonal decorations? We walk through the Christmas story by spotlighting six angelic encounters that move the story forward—Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, the dream that steadies Joseph, the midnight m...
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Born Again, Explained
What if the most familiar verse in the Bible is also the most misunderstood doorway to new life? We take a fresh look at spiritual birth through Jesus’ midnight meeting with Nicodemus, a master teacher who recognised the signs yet struggled wit...
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Ranking History’s Giants And Why Jesus Still Leads
A data scientist’s list says Jesus ranks first in history, but the real question is why that still matters to a modern listener juggling holidays, headlines and doubt. We start with the tension between fleeting fame and durable significance, th...
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Knowing God Personally At Christmas
What if the lead-up to Christmas became less about noise and more about being fully known? We open Psalm 139 and follow David’s very human path—victories, failures, conflict, and restoration—to meet a God who searches us, surrounds us, and stil...
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Christmas Shows How The Father Runs To Us
We explore how Christmas reveals the heart of the Father through Psalm 36, John 3:16, Luke 15, and Romans 8, showing a love that seeks, waits, and celebrates. We ask how our view of God shapes our choices and how the Father meets both the prodi...
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Grace In The Wilderness
What if your most embarrassing chapter is the very place God writes His clearest headline of grace? We take a fresh look at Psalm 34 through David’s flight to Gath—terror, pretence, and all—and discover how seeking God turns fear into radiance ...
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From Weak Words To Bold, Answered Prayer
When prayer feels like words floating into the ceiling, it’s easy to assume God is distant. We take a different path. We slow down, turn off autopilot, and learn how to approach the Father through the Son by the Spirit with prayers that are foc...
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Choose the Right Path
What if the most important choice you make today is the path you decide to walk? We explore how a life shaped by God’s wisdom stands firm when culture shifts, why not all roads lead to the same end, and how daily habits quietly decide your futu...
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Sovereignty Part VIII (B) God's Benefits
What if the same Word that launched light still holds your life together today? We take a clear-eyed tour through God’s “resume,” tracing how Scripture presents Him as Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, and near enough to search the heart. From Col...
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Understanding God’s Sovereignty And Your Daily Life
What if the most life-changing work God is doing in you isn’t loud, viral, or obvious? We open the door on sovereignty not as a distant doctrine but as a daily comfort that reshapes motives, quiets hurry, and steadies courage when plans go side...
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Doubt and Faith Part VII (B)
Ever watched your confidence in God drain away when the room closes in and the clock won’t move? We open a candid, practical journey through doubt—where it comes from, how it weakens prayer, and how Jesus rebuilds trust without shaming the stru...
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When Doubt Meets Prayer: Part VII (A)
Ever felt like a wave—torn between trust and “what if”? We dive into the heart of prayer when faith feels thin, drawing from James 1:6, Abraham’s long wait and startled laughter, and the desperate honesty of a father who pleads, “I believe; hel...
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Part VI The Power of Gratitude
The transformative power of gratitude takes center stage as we explore the sixth part of God's Benefit Package. This spiritual practice isn't just about being thankful for what we've already received—it's about expressing gratitude to God in ad...
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Part V, Motives Matter
God looks beyond our actions to examine the intentions of our hearts when we serve Him. Our motives can either sanctify or corrupt even the most seemingly righteous deeds.• God desires sincere intentions—worship and obedience rather tha...
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Part IV Power and Love of God
What happens when God's unlimited power meets His unfathomable love? This compelling exploration of the fourth part of "God's benefit package" takes us deeper than surface-level blessings into the transformative core of the Christian experience...
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Part II Faith is Now
When everything around you feels like it's falling apart, what do you hold onto? Faith—but not just any faith. Now faith. This eye-opening exploration of Hebrews 11:1 reveals that faith isn't some distant future concept or vague spiritual notio...
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God's Benefit Package: Intro
Prayer isn't just a spiritual discipline—it's your direct connection to God's comprehensive "benefit package." This eye-opening exploration takes you on a journey through the fundamental principles of effective prayer and reveals how many belie...
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Living Water Part II: The Role of the Holy Spirit
What makes the Holy Spirit more than just a theological concept, but a vital presence in our daily lives? This profound exploration delves into the revealing and guiding role of the Holy Spirit, unpacking the three-part nature of our existence ...
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