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Faith of the Centurian || Good News in Action || Luke 7:1-10
In this quick story, Jesus arrives at Capernaum, a small town with amazing faith. We meet a few characters: a sick servant, a Roman Centurian, the disciples of Jesus, and the Jewish Leaders.
How can we have a faith that surprises Jesus, like the Roman …
Be Skeptical || Spirit of Truth || 1 John 4:1-6
In this weeks sermon, Tim Johnson covers how we, as Christians, need to be skeptical of bad spirits, and compare their messages to both the holy spirit and the holy bible.
Who’s Mission Is It Anyway? || Spirit of Truth || John 15:26-16:11
As a church we have a mission; know Jesus and make Jesus known, but who’s responsible for achieving that mission? In this weeks sermon, Tim dives into John chapters 15 and 16, and has a look at how the Holy Spirit, AKA the Advocate, lives within all of…
Spiritual Learning || Spirit of Truth || John 14:25-31
Do you hate exams? Yeah, Kirk does too. They create unnecessary stress and pressure, and we generally just don’t want them in our lives. You can feel like you push unhelpful information into your brain, while pushing actual helpful info out the other s…
Advocate | Spirit of Truth | John 14:15-24
When our hearts are troubled, where can we go for comfort? In John 14, we see Jesus preparing his followers for a time when he will leave them, when they’ll feel alone and abandoned, frightened and anxious. Jesus tells them “do not let your hearts be t…
For Society || Back to the New Future || Matthew 4:12-17
As we finish our Back to the New Future series, Julie looks back into history, at times when God’s people faced hardship and pandemics. In Matthew 4:12-17, Jesus experienced some darkness – his friend and cousin John the baptist had been imprisoned, and would go on to be executed. The darkness we experience allows the light and glory of God to be the most evident. A dark backdrop lets light shine the brightest.
For Me || Back to the New Future || Deuteronomy 5:1-15
Kirk looks to the book of Deuteronomy and Ancient Egypt, to see what we can learn from the Israelites and how it applies to our world today.
Our World, Post COVID || Back to The New Future || Psalm 119:129-136
Tim Johnson starts our new series taking at look at Psalm 119:129-136. How will our world be different post COVID and what can we do as followers of Jesus in our new future.
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How do I live as a follower of Jesus, now that everything’s changed? || Acts 4:5–37
Josh Bartlett, from Wycliffe Bible Translators, shares from Acts chapter 4, verses 5-37. How did the followers of Jesus react and move on after Jesus left them? What can we learn from the beginnings of the church in the time of COVID?
Josh is one of ou…
The God Who Forgives || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
REPENT. It’s one of those words you hear most often from wacko Christians on busy corners in the city, yelling to “REPENT!”. It’s a word that can make you cringe. But at the heart of this word, is something beautiful.
Tim finishes our 2 Corinthians ser…
The God of Holiness || Kirk Mackenzie || 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
If you aren’t a follower of Jesus right now, this reading might suggest you’re “wicked”, “in darkness”, “unclean” and “contaminated”. Rest assured – we don’t think that! Find out what this part of the bible is talking about with Kirk.
The God of Hard Times || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
If you’ve been investigating Jesus and Christianity but find the behaviour of Christians a stumbling block, look more closely at Jesus. The only criteria of being a Christian is to admit that we’ve stuffed up, and aren’t perfect people. We are called t…
The God who Reconciles || Julie Blinco || 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
This weeks service hit a couple of technical issues, so you’ll notice the video stuttering. Sorry!
Paul writes to the church in Corinth to not take the grace of God for granted. He uses plain language, without flowery language or big words to show the …
The God Who Raises the Dead || Andi Fidock || 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth describes human bodies as clay jars in chapter 4, and in chapter 5, as tents in which we are burdened and groan. The bible tells us that we will live in an eternal house in heaven – much better than a tent!
Traine…
The God Who Empowers the Weak || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Treasure hidden in clay jars. We are the clay jar – a not very impressive exterior. Within us though, is a hidden treasure of great value. As we continue our 2 Corinthians series, Tim explores clay jars and the treasure within them.
The God of Life and Freedom || Kirk Mackenzie || 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
We all have rules in our lives that dictate to a certain extent how we live our lives. Right now, in the lockdown, we have many extra rules going on as well. Some people are sticklers for rules – they love ’em, and will take them even further than orig…
The God Who Keeps Promises || Julie Blinco || 2 Corinthians 2:5-17
What do you smell like? One of Julie’s coworkers (who’ll remain nameless) thinks that coriander smells like hate. And he’s totally right. It’s awful. So why does Paul, in his letter 2 Corinthians suggest that to some, the good news of Jesus smells like…
The God Who Keeps Promises || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
Let your yeah nahs be yeah nah and your nah yeahs be nah yeah. Maybe it’s a good thing Paul wasn’t Australian. Tim continues our series through 2 Corinthians looking at how Jesus makes all the promises of God “Yes”.
The God of Comfort || Tim Johnson || 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Where do you find comfort? Netflix? A doona? Food and drink?
God is described as the God of All Comfort, in Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. Tim explores this idea of finding comfort in God, to begin our new series GOD: Through 2 Corinthians.
Light and Darkness || Easter Sunday || Matthew 28:1-10
The smallest light can illuminate a whole room. With the darkness all around us, especially in the midst of COVID-19, it’s important to remember the light of Jesus. His death and resurrection brings light into our world, and when the darkness seems its…
Dark Times || Good Friday || Matthew 27:33-50
We’re living in dark times. First responders, healthcare workers and others all face that darkness head-on, so others don’t have to. In times like this, we need people willing to sacrifice their own comfort and safety to face the darkness on behalf of …
Who Is This Man || Palm Sunday || Matthew 21:1-11
Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem a week before his death was not the triumphant royal parade many of his followers expected. He rode in, not on a war chariot, but a donkey. Many asked then, and continue to ask now – “Who is this man?”. Julie explores who Jesu…
Coronavirus || In The Valley || Psalm 103
With the increasing restrictions on day-to-day life, many of us are missing and grieving the loss of being together. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been going through a series – In The Valley – looking at ‘valley’ emotions, those difficult emot…