
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
151 episodes
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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Living Water: The Holy Spirit Within Part 1
The Holy Spirit—our constant companion, guide, and source of divine strength. This profound truth stands at the heart of today's exploration into what Jesus called "Living Water."Drawing from John 7, we journey to Jerusalem during the F...
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Finding Peace in Psalm 23
Psalm 23 offers powerful messages of trust and security in God as our shepherd, guiding believers through all life circumstances with the promise of eternal presence even in dark valleys.• The Lord as shepherd signifies His ownership, p...
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Finding Hope in Griefs Darkness Part II
Death interrupts our plans and leaves us emotionally violated—a confusing mixture of feelings that makes it difficult to know what to do next. Through this deeply personal exploration of grief, we unpack biblical pathways that offer genuine com...
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Finding Hope in Grief Darkness Part I
Grief strikes without warning, leaving us shocked, emotionally devastated, and often feeling profoundly alone. Whether through sudden accident or long-term illness, nothing prepares us for the finality of losing someone we love.This dee...
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When God Seems Distant in Your Pain
God does not inflict suffering or hardship on His children as punishment for their sins because Jesus' sacrifice was once for all believers, for all time. The painful experiences we go through are not God's angry punishment but rather His lovin...
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When God Closes a Door
Have you ever been frustrated when a door closed in your life, only to realize later it was actually divine protection? This eye-opening exploration of "When God Shuts the Door" challenges our perspective on life's disappointments and redirecti...
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Overcoming Life's Valleys
The valleys of life can feel overwhelmingly dark—those moments when you feel discouraged, misunderstood, helpless, and hopeless. What do you do when everything seems to be falling apart? The answer might lie with an unlikely ancient hero.
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Commit Your Way to the Lord
What does it truly mean to commit your way to the Lord? This piercing question leads us through a powerful exploration of Psalm 37:5, unveiling the profound relationship dynamic God invites us into.The journey begins with an honest look...
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Your Heavenly Inheritance Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever noticed a particular number following you everywhere? A time on a clock, a receipt total, or a house number that keeps appearing in your life? For my wife Maria, it was 111 – a divine numerical pattern that became God's special wa...
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Jesus walks among the hopeless to offer a different path to wholeness.
What happens when you've been waiting 38 years for healing that never comes? The story of Bethesda reveals a profound truth about divine intervention that many miss.At the heart of John's Gospel lies a transformative encounter between J...
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Why You Can't Afford to Live Without God
We explore the fundamental question many Christians face from others: "Why do I need God?" This introspective journey examines how our three-part being (spirit, soul, and body) naturally seeks connection with something greater.• Every r...
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Why You Need God: Six Essential Reasons
What happens when your earthly father experiences leave you with a distorted view of fatherhood? How does this affect your ability to connect with your Heavenly Father? In this heartfelt exploration of divine fatherhood, I share pe...
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Faith Under Fire: Navigating Spiritual Battles
Faith comes under fire in seasons of intense spiritual warfare, often targeting our families and personal walk with God. Pastor Gary Pratt delivers a timely message about standing strong when everything seems to burn around you.Drawing ...
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Faith Through Weakness: David's Journey to Kingship
Pastor Gary Pratt delivers a profound message examining how King David's confession "I am weak today" reveals the paradoxical nature of spiritual strength. This insightful teaching explores one of the most powerful moments in David's journey wh...
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Hearts of Love: The Biblical Portrait of Mothers and Faith
The profound connection between heavenly and motherly love takes center stage in this heartfelt message celebrating Mother's Day. Drawing from rich biblical imagery, we explore how Scripture portrays God's care through maternal metaphors—from e...
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Unmerited Favor: The Essence of Grace
Grace is the undeserved favour of God that transforms how we live, moving us beyond mere forgiveness to a life of gratitude and obedience. Understanding the true essence of grace helps us appreciate what Christ did for us and compels us to exte...
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Grace Beyond Measure
Grace—we sing about it, talk about it, and claim to understand it, but do we truly grasp its profound implications for our daily lives? This enlightening exploration cuts through common misconceptions to reveal the true nature of God's unmerite...
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The Significance of Our Faith
Where is your faith anchored, is in in our Lord and Saviour or something else that is flawed.
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After Easter: What's Next?
Jesus's resurrection marks the beginning of our spiritual journey, not its conclusion. The 40 days following Easter represented the most intensive spiritual teaching course in human history as Jesus appeared to his disciples and taught them abo...
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Beyond Death: How One Weekend Changed Everything (Easter)
The profound significance of Easter stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. This message takes listeners on a comprehensive journey through the final days of Jesus' life, exploring each significant moment from his betrayal in the garde...
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Drawing Closer to Our Savior During Holy Week
The final week before Easter offers us a sacred opportunity to draw closer to Jesus Christ by reflecting on the deliberate steps he took toward his sacrifice and resurrection. While many rush to Easter Sunday's celebration, this episode explore...
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Jesus was always Teaching
What was Jesus doing in those final weeks before His crucifixion? Far from withdrawing or preparing Himself in isolation, the Gospels reveal a Messiah steadfastly committed to the same three activities that defined His entire ministry: teaching...
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The Sacred Meal: Understanding Communion's True Meaning
What lies at the heart of communion? Beyond the bread and wine, beyond the ritual and tradition, what sacred truth awaits those who participate with genuine understanding?The practice of communion originated directly from Jesus's action...
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