Today is Pentecost Sunday - a day that is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.

In this message Jo Hayes reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit and the significance of Pentecost Sunday.

Jo is a parishioner of St Stephen's Cathedral in the Brisbane CBD, and a travelling evangelist and speaker. She is also the host of 'The Word With Jo Hayes' podcast and the founder of Lectio Meditatio, which is a practical what, why and how, to the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina.

Listen to 'The Word With Jo Hayes' - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-with-jo-hayes/id1552987879

Find out more about Lectio Meditatio - www.johayes.com.au/lectiomeditatio

Find the service times and more information about St Stephen's Cathedral - www.cathedralofststephen.org.au

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Forgiving somebody can be one of the most difficult things we do. It's not easy to offer forgiveness to someone who has hurt us.

But when we forgive, we can experience peace in our soul and can move on from bitterness and resentment.

Today's message comes from Chris Podlich who is the pastor of Beyond Church in Griffin. Chris will look at a system he calls the cycle of forgiveness and how this can help us to forgive more freely.

Beyond Church meets every Sunday at 10am in Griffin State School on Wesley Road in Griffin.

You can find out more information about Beyond Church at www.beyondchurch.com.au

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Happy Mother's Day to all the mums and those in mothering roles!

Today is a special message just for Mother's Day, and a reminder just how powerful a mother's prayers are.

Our message comes from Tamara Courtice, who is on the pastoral team at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church on Brisbane's north side.

Bridgeman Baptist is a church that is passionate about Jesus and their local community. Service times are Sundays at 8am, 10am, 4pm and 5:30pm and you are more than welcome anytime.

Find out more at www.bridgeman.org.au

There are also regular Alpha courses for those who would like to learn more about faith.

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Today's Family Worship message comes from Psalm 146 - one of the 'Hallelujah' Psalms, that urges us to put our faith in the eternal and faithful God, rather than humans who are mortal.

Psalm 146 commands us to praise and trust the Lord throughout our lives, no matter the challenges we are faced with.

This message is brought to us by Rev. Duncan Barlow from the Indonesian Multicultural Presbyterian Church in Clayfield.

The Indonesian Multicultural Presbyterian Church serves Brisbane's Indonesian community, but all are welcome to their services each Sunday morning at 9:30.

The Indonesian Multicultural Presbyterian Church meets in the Scot's Presbyterian Church on Bellevue Terrace in Clayfield. Find out more about IMPC at their website - www.imcbrisbane.org

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Today on Family Worship a story of God's provision from Exodus Chapter 17, where God instructs the people to strike the rock so that water will be provided for the people to drink.

This story is a reminder of God's grace, promises and provision. It also points to Jesus - the Rock from whom Living Water flows.

Todays message comes to us from Ben Hentschke, who serves as the Assistant Bishop for the Lutheran Church in Queensland.

You can find out more about the Lutheran Church in Queensland's churches and schools at their website - www.qld.lca.org.au

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This Saturday, Australians will pause to remember and commemorate the sacrifice of our service men and women.

In preparation for Anzac Day, Army Reservist Chaplain Raymond Moaga reflects on the importance of remembrance, and of the passing down of stories through the generations.

Chaplain Moaga serves the Defence School of Intelligence at the Canungra Barracks. Away from military service, Raymond also serves as a sports chaplain with the Dolphins (NRL), Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds.

You can find your closest Anzac Day service, commemoration or march at the RSL's Anzac Spirit website - www.anzacspirit.com.au

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Just last week was Easter, and a reflection on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the book of Romans, Paul has written the story of what this means for you, with the very centre point of the Easter story being grace and love.

In today's message Dean Sandham looks at Romans chapter 12, and the meaning behind Jesus coming to earth to die.

Dean Sandham is the pastor of Centenary Baptist Church in Middle Park. The heart of Centenary Baptist is to be a group of people committed to loving and following Jesus, and glorifying God in every way.

Service times are 9:30am every Sunday, and you can find out more about Centenary Baptist Church at www.centenarybaptist.org.au

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Today is Resurrection Sunday, the most important date in the Christian calendar.

Our Easter Sunday massage comes from Alistair McNally, who is the campus pastor of Hillsong Brisbane City.

Easter Sunday is the most disruptive truth in history - Jesus rising from the dead is a powerful demonstration of God's victory over sin, death and every power that stands against his Kingdom.

Hillsong Brisbane City meets Friday evenings at 7pm, and Sundays at 10am. Interpretations in Korean, Spanish & Portuguese are available in the Sunday service.

Find out more at hillsong.com/australia/brisbane-city

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