Growing through Powerlessness (Part 2)
Exploring what it means to be the Body of Christ in powerless situations; what may seem powerless in the natural may have a God-ordained purpose.
Growing through Powerlessness (Part 1)
Powerlessness is familiar to everyone and we naturally try to avoid the pain that powerlessness brings. Elijah, Abram, David and Jesus all show us real examples of choosing God's kingdom perspective in circumstances we can’t influence.
A journey through Acts 16 (Part 4)
This is part 4 of a 4-part serious from Acts 16 about the life of a disciple of Jesus.You can listen to the previous episodes here: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Acts 16: 25-40 This episode of this amazing story from Paul's ministry picks up with Paul…
A Journey Through Acts 16 (Part 3)
The life of a disciple – thinking like Christ, walking like Christ, responding like Christ and flowing with Holy Spirit. Caroline Dennis To listen to previous messages in this series: Part 1 | Part 2 In this message, Pastor Caroline continues exploring what it means to be a disciple of…
Sharing the heart of Mission
Jylan and Nathan recently returned from 6 months overseas completing a Discipleship Training School (DTS). Let's keep our ears open for what the Spirit might say to us as they share their stories!
A Journey Through Acts 16 (Part 2)
Following Jesus means doing whatever it takes to communicate the good news of Jesus in different ministry contexts.
A Journey Through Acts 16 (Part 1)
Exploring what it means to be a disciple, through looking at the example set by Paul and his companions in taking the gospel message to the gentile nations in Acts 15-16.
Faithful and wise stewards of the King
Jesus told a story to correct some wrong thinking about the Kingdom of God. The central command given by the king is "Put this money to work until I come back."
The Seed of Believe
Scriptures that we are so familiar with can come alive at a deeper level when we look deeply into the language of the original writers and think in a Hebrew manner rather that our Western way of processing. John 3:16 reveals a picture of the seed of Sonship being planted into…
Blessing and Pilgrimage with God
Pilgrimage is a journey in which we discover God's sustaining presence and power. We encounter Him along the way, but He is also the ultimate destination.
To the Children, Fathers and Young Men
What does it mean to be a “father” in modern society, or in God’s family, the church? Ultimately, it is God who shows us how to be a father.
H2O – Three Kings, Two Scrolls and a Jealous God
Idolatry can occur in subtle ways that subvert devotion and obedience to God. Radical impact for God requires radical obedience to him.
H2O – Streams of Living Water
Jesus made a very public invitation to "drink" from him, declaring that, "rivers of living water will flow from within" anyone who believes in him.
H2O – Moses, thirst and disobedience
So why would God let one rock strike in Meribah prevent Moses from seeing the land God had promised Israel? What can we learn from Moses' big mistake...
H2O – Water into Wine
John 2:1-11 There are many great things about this story, and there is a lot of depth in it (the symbolism of wine, water, ceremonial jars, glory, etc), but I am going to touch on just a couple of the things I believe the Lord is wanting us to capture…
H2O – “H” stands for “Hub”
There’s something about having that “family ranch” where you feel totally at home, where good things happen. We're looking for a "hub" but we need to know what a “HUB” means to us…
H2O – Baptism
We've been focussing on the H2O theme and how water is a powerful metaphor in Scripture: the River of God, “drinking” deep of the Holy Spirit, being thirsty for God’s presence. So let us not forget about baptism. Baptism is important.
H2O: Stay Thirsty, part 2
Psalm 65 says that God takes care of the earth and He waters it, making it rich and fertile. Wow! And if God does this for the earth…. How much more would he do for you and me, His children?
H2O – “Stay thirsty”
The Scribes and Pharisees saw holiness and righteousness as something they could attain by keeping the letter of the law, but Jesus is saying that He came to fulfil the law and by the Spirit, if we stay hungry and thirsty for more of God, then we will be filled up.
H2O – Stay Thirsty!
Jesus tells us that it is important to be thirsty for righteousness - for the things of God. But he also promises to satisfy our thirst.
Pentecost Sunday
Pastor Dave explores what it looks like for us to obey Jesus' teaching about the invitation of all those whom society considers outcasts.
H2O revisited
Returning to the H2O theme from 2022, keeping in our hearts and minds the things God has spoken to us for our place, ministry and direction as a local church.
Mothers’ Day – honouring all the Mums
Today we honour mothers, not because they are any more important than anyone else here, but because God has given them a vital role in all our lives.
Building a People of Power
Jesus is building His Church across throughout the earth – He has been working on this, and is still working on this…. And we are His Church – YOU AND ME!
Daily Presence, Daily Encounter
Do you long for a sense of Jesus' presence with you? Jesus has promised his presence through the Holy Spirit's presence and agency within us.
Let’s All Play Our Part
There are many "heroes of the faith" that are well known for the part they played in the Bible story and the history of God's people. But there are no "sidekicks" in God's kingdom.