Title: Our time is now
Speaker: Pastor Roland Rocchi
Date: 3rd March 2026
Location: Ballarat, Australia

“This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” When Jesus stood up in the synagogue at Nazareth and read from Isaiah 61, he was not just reading an ancient text. He was announcing that a 700-year-old promise had arrived, and that its power was real.

This episode unpacks that moment in Luke 4 and traces what it means for ordinary people today. From a man healed of forty years of alcoholism, to a brokenhearted woman finding peace in a prayer line, to a mother transformed in her sixties after decades of sadness and displacement, the message is consistent: the same gospel that worked then is working now.

Whether you are carrying grief, stuck in a pattern you cannot break, or simply wondering whether any of this is real, this episode makes the case that the answer is yes and that it is your time.

Key Points:

• Jesus fulfilled the 700-year-old prophecy of Isaiah 61 in Luke 4, and that same fulfilment is ongoing. The power to heal, restore, and set people free is still available today.
• Real stories of transformation, physical, emotional, and spiritual, are evidence that the gospel works in the lives of ordinary everyday people, not just in Bible times.
• The church exists for two purposes: caring for people and spreading the good news. Both deserve equal energy, commitment, and prayer.

Reference Scriptures:

• Luke 4:14-22
• Isaiah 61:1-2
• Luke 7:20-22
• Mark 10:46-52 (Blind Bartimaeus)
• John 8:1-11 (Woman caught in adultery)
• Matthew 5:13-16
• Titus 1:2
• 1 Corinthians 15

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Title: You Must Go Forward
Speaker: Pastor Roland Rocchi
Date: 24th August 2025
Location: Ballarat, Australia

This episode traces God’s mighty deliverance of Israel from Egypt, beginning with His call to Moses at the burning bush. It explores the journey of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, leading to the dramatic Exodus and God’s command to His people to go forward in faith.

Through the parting of the Red Sea and the promise of a new life, we see the powerful picture of baptism and the call to leave the old life behind. The message emphasises trusting God’s provision, never turning back, and pressing toward the promises found in Jesus Christ.

3 Key Takeaways

• God’s call is always to move forward in faith, trusting His deliverance.
• The Exodus foreshadows baptism—leaving the old life buried and walking in new life.
• Keeping our eyes on Jesus ensures we don’t look back but press toward His promises.

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Title: Repentance
Speaker: Pastor Rob Sinclair
Date: 31st August 2025
Location: Ballarat, Australia

“Repentance is step one.” This episode explores the biblical meaning of repentance, beginning with the Old Testament sacrifices in Leviticus and how they pointed to something deeply personal. The message then shifts to the New Testament, where Jesus Christ became the perfect sacrifice, making true repentance possible for all.

Listeners are taken through examples from scripture—Esau, David, Saul, and the Corinthian church—showing both failed and genuine repentance. The talk highlights the three key elements of repentance: heartfelt sorrow, reverence for God, and a willingness to change direction. Far from being outdated, repentance is presented as an essential, ongoing part of the Christian life, rooted in God’s mercy and His desire that none should perish.

Key Takeaways:

• Repentance is not just regret—it combines sorrow, respect for God, and a change of direction.
• Jesus’ sacrifice bridged the gap between humanity and God, making repentance possible for all.
• God’s will is that everyone comes to repentance, no matter how long they’ve been walking with Him.

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Title: Grace to the humble
Speaker: David Rocchi
Date: 25th January 2025
Location: Ballarat, Australia

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Title: Life
Speaker: Pastor Roland Rocchi
Date: 9th February 2025
Location: Ballarat, Australia

This talk was originally available from the Ballarat YouTube Channel

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