New Hope Church Toowoomba: Recent Episodes
Michael Slater
Sunday messages recorded live at New Hope Church in Toowoomba. For our full catalogue of messages, please visit newhope.org.au
Embrace a simpler, fuller way to live with Jesus by slowing down, realigning life, and removing weight, so motivation returns, peace replaces pressure, and grace leads to abundant life.
A real relationship with church and community moves with faith, helping people who feel tired, damaged, or on the edge of isolation experience belonging, healing, and renewed purpose.
Embrace God’s resilient love as this message explores how Jesus-followers rise with patience, emotional maturity, a God-given perspective, and supportive community.
Changing from chasing quick results to lasting flourishing rooted in Jesus, by practicing a lifestyle of prayer, living in God’s Word, and stepping into mission.
Why disappointment, distraction, and offense can clog the flow of joy and peace, and how God’s Spirit searches, replaces, and restores so life can move forward with freedom and purpose.
Distinguishing between essentials to carry and burdens to lay down to God, keeping a light load through life's walk while following and trusting Jesus.
Discover how God’s love comes before performance, to shut down shame, stop striving, and choose relationship with Jesus, bringing peace, joy, and a fresh start rooted in grace.
Discover how God’s love gives value, lifts shame, heals insecurity, and invites a shift toward a better perspective, through everyday life.
Embrace Holy Spirit empowerment and discover a purpose that brings hope and real impact, starting where you are, finding transformation along the way rather than chasing titles or status.
Encounter peace to loosen fear-driven control of time, money, and relationships, creating room for stronger community, deeper relationship, and more generosity.
Embrace unsettled moments to reveal what needs healing, inviting accountable conversation and prayer, and launching a life of outward calling and transformation.
Embrace traveling light by shedding unforgiveness and fear, and replace them with gratitude and steadfast faith in Christ, anchored in grace, forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit for a hopeful, transformed life.
Discover how a life rooted in the cross and resurrection enables ordinary people to boldly share the good news of Jesus, and grow in relationships and emotional health.
Discover how with your story the Holy Spirit empowers transformed living, purposeful witness, and everyday acts of grace that bring healing, hope, and flourishing to relationships and communities.
Embrace the revolutionary truth of Pentecost and discover how God’s powerful presence no longer dwells in sacred buildings, but actively lives within ordinary people to bring everyday transformation.
Discover how Pentecost reveals the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence for everyday life, giving hopeful transformation, grace, and practical guidance for healing, relationships, and decision-making.
Encounter the Holy Spirit's power and how it moves believers to walking in bold faith for healing and mission, and seeing grace-filled transformation spill into daily life and relationships.
How everyday moments become opportunities for patience, kindness, and forgiveness, leading to healing, stronger relationships, and opportunities for God’s grace to reshape lives.
Embrace a future of flourishing by learning to quiet the distractions of a loud world and discern the gentle, life-giving guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Explore how the Holy Spirit acts as a practical counsellor, gentle convictor, and steady comforter, empowering a journey toward a fuller, more vibrant life rooted in God’s guidance and grace.
Embrace a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit by learning to recognise His voice and receive His comfort, conviction, and counsel.
Discover how ordinary people, filled with the Holy Spirit, become agents of healing and bold witnesses in today’s world, just as they have in the past.
Encounter the Light of the World—shining in every season—and to learn practical ways to turn toward that light and carry it into daily spaces, so healing, hope, and transformative faith flourish by God’s grace.
Embrace a Spirit-led invitation to mission and mercy as Mission Sunday celebrates New Hope Church’s partnership with Compassion, showing how through one sponsor at a time, children receive miracles of hope and transformation.
Developing a heart for missions rooted in Christ, lived out in everyday acts of care with big impacts in a global gospel movement, empowered by the Holy Spirit toward transforming lives and communities.(2026.04.19.0830)
Discover the living hope of the resurrection and how it moves from awe to action—empowered by the Holy Spirit and rooted in Christ, grounded in God’s grace, to reflect His light in everyday life, heal relationships, and live with purpose.
How truth shatters excuses, how aligning thinking with God’s Word leads to real change, and how taking responsibility unlocks healing, purpose, and a bold, hopeful life empowered by grace.
Discover how Easter's resurrection rewrites the human story—from disappointment and doubt to hope and restoration—through Jesus, rooted in biblical truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit for a future of flourishing.
Discover how Resurrection Sunday reveals that death is defeated in Christ, transforming fear into freedom and offering forgiveness, healing, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a future of renewed life.
Discover how the three crosses at Easter illuminate a daily choice between accusation and mercy, like the criminals beside Jesus, to replace fear with faith, release blame for healing relationships, and step into a hopeful future.
Embrace the Easter narrative of the cross, resurrection, and atonement—where God’s reconciling love frees from guilt and empowers believers to live as ambassadors of forgiveness, grace, and transformative love.
Discover how God’s reconciling work through Christ brings peace, joy, and purpose, empowers life as ambassadors of grace, and casts a hopeful vision for a transformed future rooted in God’s love.
Levi Mulhare and Josh and Sarah Staines answer your questions about building healthy connections, navigating singleness, choosing a partner with shared values, and embracing God’s grace for past mistakes to lead a flourishing life.
Discover how the life of Jesus offers a better story for those navigating the pain of rejection and the quiet of obscurity.
Discover how God transforms the pain of rejection and obscurity into a story of deep significance by rooting personal value in His unwavering love rather than human recognition.
Discover how a crucified and risen Jesus to bring forth forgiveness, acceptance, and transformation, freeing hearts from fear and performative striving, healing relationships, and fueling a hopeful life.
Discover how Jesus, through the incarnation and the cross, reveals a God who enters human grief, bearing our sorrows and guiding listeners from loss toward healing, renewed purpose, and a hopeful future.
Discover practical wisdom for healthy relationships from a panel of couples as they share how they moved from friendship to engagement, anchored in biblical truths about consistency, proximity, and boundaries.
Discover how patient love, prudent boundaries, and biblical truths about God’s design empower flourishing, healing, and lasting connection.
Embrace God's redemption by exploring how the cross reframes pain into peace, how Jesus' victory over the world fosters healing in individuals, restoration in families, and renewal for communities.
Discover how wholeness grounds relationships, with an identity in Christ providing a foundation for healing, growth, and a hopeful, God-honoring future.
Discover how knowing God comes alive through compassionate action, prioritizing people, responding to the Spirit, and living with gratitude.
A fresh look on where and how to find purpose, and revealing success and God's will are not fixed goals, but a journey to trust God and make real change.
Shifting from fleeting comforts and judging others to paying forwards mercy received, living for the people, and trusting God's calling.
How Jesus represents a fresh start for everyone, breaking the cycle of shame and despair, and turning regrets into renewal.
Learn about the various responses to transition spaces, which ones should be avoided, and how to trust in God during the midst of uncertainty.
Discover how to reframe resources as God-given tools, to bless others, bring generous living, wiser stewardship, and a hopeful, future-focused walk with Christ.
Discover how God rewrites the story of life through the power of words, inviting hearts to break doom loops, shift focus, and tell life-giving stories.
Embrace renewal in Christ and discover how active discipleship, empowered by the Holy Spirit, transforms everyday life, builds spiritual resilience, and launches a hopeful, kingdom-minded future.
Embrace a shift in attitude that reshapes self-talk, language, and daily choices in a gospel-centered approach that equips believers to serve with humility, pursue healing, and move toward a hopeful future in Christ.
Embrace change as a doorway to God’s kingdom on earth, rooted in Jesus’ call to childlike faith, and discover how biblical truth equips practical healing, growth, and renewed relationships through the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit.
Embrace change as a doorway to God’s kingdom on earth, rooted in Jesus’ call to childlike faith, and discover how biblical truth equips practical healing, growth, and renewed relationships through the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit.
Discover how a radical shift from self-centredness to Christ-centredness invites true flourishing by transforming the perspective of life from a personal empire into a sacred gift entrusted by God to serve His eternal kingdom.
Embrace the transformative power of a fresh start by discovering how a childlike heart of trust and curiosity unlocks the tangible reality of God’s kingdom in everyday life.
Discover the transformative power of biblical wisdom for 2026 by embracing personal responsibility, learning from life's challenges, and allowing God’s word to guide emotional health toward a future of maturity and lasting growth.
Embrace the transformative power of biblical wisdom to navigate life's mistakes with grace and intentionality, leading to a year of profound personal growth and a deeper alignment with God’s vision for the future.
Discover the resilience of true joy by anchoring the soul in the goodness of God, learning how the light of Christ provides a steady hope that sustains and restores even through life’s darkest and most challenging seasons.
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Embrace stepping out of the comfort zone to grow in relationship with God by meeting new people, inviting them, connecting them to others, and sharing stories of God’s work—empowered by the Holy Spirit to live out Jesus’ command to make disciples.
Discover how to build healthy, God-centered marriages and homes—practical, grace-filled guidance on communication, finances, parenting, and leadership—grounded in biblical truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit for a hopeful, transforming future.
Discover how a faith community rooted in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit transcends differences to grow in transformation, endure the faith journey, and fulfill God’s mission through shared life, generosity, and collaborative service.
Discover grace-filled, practical guidance for a thriving marriage rooted in Christ—centered on honest communication, steadfast commitment, and everyday acts of love that transform relationships toward healing, deeper connection, and a hopeful future.
Discover how to move from feeling stuck to flourishing by applying Scripture through practical journaling, growing into the image of Jesus, and embracing Spirit-empowered transformation that touches healing, purpose, relationships, and daily decisions.
Discover a grace-filled, biblically grounded look at romantic relationships in this relationship series, where healthy friendship anchors marriage, boundaries build character and flourishing, and the Holy Spirit leads toward transformative, hopeful futures in Christ.
Discover the Grow series: a warm, Spirit-led invitation to move from admiring Jesus to following him, embracing the cross-shaped cost of discipleship so faith becomes life-changing—transforming your heart, relationships, and purpose as you step into a hopeful, flourishing future grounded in God’s grace.
Discover how biblical friendship—centered on Jesus, grounded in grace, and expressed through forgiveness—transforms your relationships, heals old wounds, and launches you into a hopeful, Spirit-led future.
Embrace a God-sized imagination this Father’s Day as Hannah and Reese share personal stories and biblical truths about God’s power, inviting you to let go of shame and fear, dream again, and move toward healing, purpose, and a hopeful, flourishing future.
Discover how to ground your life in Jesus—knowing you are a beloved child, resting in God’s unconditional love, and hearing the Father’s delight—so you can move from striving to flourishing as you apply biblical truth to healing, relationships, and everyday purpose.
Discover how embracing the rhythms of following Jesus—prayer, Scripture, journaling, generosity, worship, and community—transforms everyday life with rest in a loving Father, empowerment by the Spirit, and a hopeful future of healing, purpose, and deeper relationships.
Embrace contentment rooted in Christ as you explore how true rest for the soul reshapes your relationships, frees you from chasing the next thing, and empowers hopeful, healthy choices through God’s grace and the Holy Spirit.
Embrace the battle within and discover how God’s truth and the Holy Spirit renew your mind, rooted in Christ’s victory, to bring healing, peace, and flourishing to every part of your life.
Embrace the victor mindset in the final week of Winning the War in Your Mind as we strip away excuses, anchor our identity in Christ, and live by the Spirit’s power—exploring practical steps toward healing, purpose, and healthier relationships that point us toward a hopeful, future-filled life.
Discover how dating wisdom rooted in Christ—patience, clear boundaries, and a stepped path from friendship to marriage—transforms relationships with grace, anchors life in God’s design, and invites a hopeful future empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Discover how fear yields to faith in Jesus as Esther’s courage, empowered by the Holy Spirit, leads ordinary people to pursue life-changing opportunities that bless others, transform relationships, and move toward a hopeful, purpose-filled future.
Relationships are central to life and church; by following God’s wisdom rather than self-rule, we build healthy, forgiving, generous communities with lasting bonds.
How spiritual battles happen in our minds and can be won by using spiritual weapons like God’s Word, not willpower alone, helping us overcome negative thoughts and live free and victorious.
Embracing faith in God’s general plan to use and multiply what you have now, overcoming fear and uncertainty to live a fruitful, purposeful, and impactful life of discipleship and growth.
How adopting habits of prayerful reflection and building a trusted community can replace doubt with God's truth, leading to greater freedom, lasting faith, and spiritual strength.
Learning about striking self-doubt, trusting God, stepping in faith boldly, receiving courage from the Spirit, and unlocking life-changing growth.
Humbly embracing our fragility, guarding our hearts, and relying on prayer helps us maintain the Holy Spirit’s power within us.
Rooted in Christ, even small faith grows to blaze lasting fruitfulness, resilience, and blessings through God's strength.
Learn how, empowered by the Holy Spirit, you can courageously share your personal faith story; take your role as a witness while trusting God to give you the words and empower your impact.
Learn how your commitment to integrity invites God’s power to renew and strengthen you for witnessing His life-changing Spirit daily.
Explore how to cultivate a life of flourishing through patience and perseverance and empowering others to thrive along the way.
How to transform overwhelming challenges into opportunities for change, using Mission Sunday's mantra of Pray, Give, Go.
Actionable insights to create lasting, positive changes into every part of life through purpose-filled routines.
Learn how to transform your life to reflect God's kingdom, and bringing abundance, generosity, and fulfillment.
Insights on overcoming negative thoughts and aligning your thinking with a purposeful and flourishing life as intended by God.
Explore the benefits of a spirit-filled life and learn about genuine sacrifice, transparency, and generosity.
Learn how to integrate biblical wisdom into your financial practices through the transformative principles of faith-based giving.
Learn the timeless principles of biblical giving and discover how embracing these can lead to a life of abundance and blessing.
Discover how to cultivate a flourishing soul, exploring the importance of managing our thoughts and allowing God to bring peace and healing to our souls.
Benefit from having an attitude of gratitude and celebration, and learn the transformative power of joy.
Learn how to flourish in life by being filled with the Holy Spirit and surrounding yourself with faith-filled people.
Embrace the vibrancy of the Holy Spirit in daily life by actively expressing worship and joy, freeing oneself from self-consciousness and the fear of others' opinions.
Be open, humble and hungry for more of God's presence, and willing to take steps of faith to experience his spiritual renewal.
Embrace the baptism of the Holy Spirit for empowerment, renewed passion, and a deeper connection with God.
Being a mother is challenging and often without clear guidance, yet it is a journey filled with profound highs and lows.
The importance of continuously being open, repentant, and hungry for the Holy Spirit's outpouring in our lives to be empowered as witnesses for Christ.
The importance of anticipation, purpose, humility, and hunger in actively seeking and preparing for the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our us and through us to impact others.
Take the plunge into restoration with Jesus, step forward into opportunities with humility and action, and find purpose in loving and serving others as a continual response to restoration.
God is not done with us yet, and he offers total restoration, purpose, and power to those who are willing to take the journey with Him.
The importance of being in a faith community, where doubts can be addressed, faith can be strengthened, and the goodness of God can be seen and experienced, leading to a transformation from doubt to faith.
Doubt is a natural part of our faith journey, but it is within the community of believers that doubt can be addressed, transformed into faith, and ultimately overcome.
Explore the topic of doubt and learn to trust in God's goodness, even when it seems too good to be true. Learn how embracing doubts and bringing them into the light can help find deeper faith and truth in our journey with God.
Learn how doubt can strengthen your faith, and how you can overcome your doubts to experience a deeper relationship with God.
The transformative power of belief in the resurrection that calls us to live out our faith in a way that brings hope, peace, and purpose to ourselves and those around us.
Learn how to find life and fulfilment in Jesus' words instead of looking for the right things in the wrong places.
Learn of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and the freedom, healing, and new beginnings that come with inviting him into our lives.
The power of Christ's sacrifice for our healing and wholeness and accepting his offer of new life in all areas of our being – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Jesus, as fully God and fully human, understands our pain, responds with compassion, and calls us to reflect his love through self-sacrifice and empathy towards others.
Learn of the freedom and abundant life that the Son of God has won for us on the cross. Embrace the tree of life and leave behind the shame and fear of the tree of knowledge.
The importance of having good people speaking into your life in the relationship space and surrounding yourself with individuals who are further along in their relationship journey and can offer wisdom and guidance.
The Kingdom is not about seeking personal gain, but rather it is about sacrificial living, and being willing to identify with Christ in every aspect of our lives.
Dating should be approached with love, patience, and respect. Dating should be a journey of growth, self-discovery, and building meaningful connections with others while seeking guidance from Jesus.
The importance of prioritising God's values in our relationships, seeking forgiveness and wisdom, and cultivating a relationship with Christ to help our other relationships flourish.
God's heart is not to shame or judge, but to bring freedom and healing. It's important to set boundaries, honour each other, treat each other with respect, and seek healthy relationships that reflect God's love and values.
Learn the importance of intentionality, communication, forgiveness, and keeping Jesus at the centre in order to cultivate healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Honour the image bearer in ourselves and our partners, seek unity over division, and move towards greater order and new creation in our relationships.
Focus on demonstrating faith through actions and love towards others, rather than just expressing opinions and convictions, while also humbly recognising the work of the Spirit in all people and striving to offer a life that is a sweet smelling incense to Jesus.
Discover the transformative power of God's heart for our relationships and insights on freedom, healing, forgiveness, and hope.
Join us as we explore the concept of abundance and how it relates to the Kingdom of God. Understanding the heart and nature of God, the devastation of sin, and restorative power of salvation.
The point of the kingdom of God is not to be right or to win arguments, but to focus on the big picture of reflecting God's love and grace in our lives.
Discover the power of Kingdom vision and how it can propel us to look beyond our circumstances and impact the world around us.
Discover the importance of being intentional and fruitful in bringing the Kingdom of God to the world in this message.
The part that we play in cultivating the kingdom of God on the earth - being image bearers that create spaces for people to flourish.
Taking our focus from what happens after death and thinking about how we can allow heaven to enter us and impact the world around us.
The one key concept that allows us to enter into Gods kingdom here on earth, and three areas that it is expressed.
Being “discriminatory” is often frowned upon in modern culture, but when we look to scripture we see a different image of what it means to be discerning and discriminatory, and how it might just help us in many areas of life!
Important commitments we can make in the new year that will lead to a truly transformed life by the end of 2024.
How Genesis reveals a God that speaks to chaos - not just in creation but in our lives! How he will speak into the dark, unformed, chaotic areas of our lives today - helping us to see clearly, recognise potential and have confidence in who we are.
How sharing the (really) good news brings hope, grace, belonging, and freedom to those around us, no strings attached.
Discover the benefits of inviting Jesus into our lives and allowing Him to transform us into His image.
Join us as Ps Sue explores the importance of aligning our feelings with the truth and how it can impact our lives.
How the gift of grace can transform your life, give you the power to forgive, and release joy within you.
Discover how to build a life that lasts by choosing humility and surrendering to God's kingdom.
The power of being on mission in the mundane, sharing our faith and making a difference in someone's life.
Exploring the concept of being 'other' and how responding to grace can lead to personal growth and positive change in our lives.
Come and listen to this message and discover how hearing from God can bring hope, boldness, and clarity to your life.
Exploring international conflict and how scripture addresses some of the difficult questions surrounding it.
What to do when it feels like you've come so close, yet so far, and how we can overcome barriers to experiencing all that God wants to do through us.
Join us as Ps Teefy shares a powerful message about not wasting your life and the importance of holding onto your birthright.
Join us as Ps Heshan shares a special message exploring the power of surrendering everything to God.
Rediscovering the way Jesus views us and our worth, and looking at what Jesus meant when talking about the Harvest!
Join us as Ps Levi shares some thoughts on how we can have conversations about Jesus and reflect His heart to the people around us.
Discover how to ensure that the way you see God is an accurate translation of who He is and the benefits of reflecting His goodness in your life.
Join us as Ps Sarah explores the idea that obedience is not the goal, but a response to the love and grace of God.
How to respond when good things happen to other people, and how we can reach contentment and be inspired by the blessings in others' lives.
Join us as Ps Chris explores the power of faith and the incredible things God can do in our lives and in the lives of others.
Join us as Ps James talks about the importance of not lowering your expectations in life.
Join us as Ps Chris talks about being led by the Holy Spirit and how we can be intentional about mission in our everyday lives.
How to calm our anxiety when we're in unexpected situations, and what the path back to normality looks like.
The story of Jesus calling his disciples and the lessons we can learn from the barriers they faced to following him, which sound very similar to our barriers! Let's look at how to navigate surrendering our will, desires and fears.
How do we take our faith beyond simply believing in God? Let's look at how to live a life that outworks our beliefs and truly make an impact in the world.
Have you ascribed traits of the devil onto the character of God? Let's look at bible verses commonly used to make God sound like a big bully, and discover whats really going on in those stories.
Getting out of our own way and allowing God to work in our lives, relationships, and the world around us. Discover the transformational thinking that can occur when we let go of preconceived ideas and misconceptions, and learn how to experience new life and freedom by getting out of the way and letting God move.
The story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr in Scripture. We explore the tensions between pain and God's favor, dying on the right hill, and the miracle of forgiveness.
An analytical dive into the culture of today, and how a similar culture was being pushed onto Christianity right back at its birth!
Life has a way of knocking us down and making us lower our expectations. Let's look at the value of getting a new hope!
If you've ever lived on autopilot then you'll know what it feels like to not be getting the most out of life. Let's look at how to squeeze this orange that is life for all the juice that it's got!
Repentance is a word that people often recoil at - but let's look at how the bible authors use the word to rediscover its beauty.
Sometimes we confuse following Jesus with being perfect humans who never do anything wrong. Let's change that perspective and look at what it takes to follow and what God does in our lives when we do!
The Fear of the Lord is a phrase that has often been misunderstood... Let's look at how we have reverence and give honour to God in all the ways that it applies!
Making big life decisions can be hard whethe blessing of choices. Let's look at Stephen and how he was able to live an influential life regardless of the choices in front of him.
In a world where faithfulness is cheapened, let's look at the values of maintaining faithfulness and why it could just be one of the most important things for us to steward in our lives.
God is more at work than we realise sometimes. Let's look at how we can adjust our perspective to see and call out the places that God is moving in our lives and in our friends lives!
Let's look at a very difficult to grasp scripture in Acts - Ananais and Sapphira! We'll discover keys to keeping our heart clean and having a vibrant spiritual life.
Sometimes it just feels like life is against you. But what if this wasn't a season to escape from but actually a season to thrive in? There is opportunity in opposition!
Rather than waiting around for the miraculous to happen to us, lets look at how Peter saw it when he chased it!
The power that Jesus brings into our life is the power to change, to live and to defeat death! Let's look at what our message about Jesus has been and get hungry for growth!
Our experiences with God were never intended to be confined to a church service, a Sunday worship moment, or a bible reading experience. Let's look at the places we need to bring Jesus with us in our lives to live through his power!
Our experiences with God were never intended to be confined to a church service, a Sunday worship moment, or a bible reading experience. Let's look at the places we need to bring Jesus with us in our lives to live through his power!
The disciples had one main message that they brought with them everywhere they went in the book of Acts! Let's look at why the resurrection is a powerful message that we can bring to all.
Pastor Chris shares the power of service to the church and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to serve and find our personal ministry.
Let's look at what it truly takes to be able to share our faith with our friends, and how to help others find the same eternal love and grace that we have!
The disciples experienced much with Jesus, but he still promised that there was more ahead! Ps Sue shares her life story and how God has always brought so much more for her, and encourages us to lean into the more that is ahead!
Our God is not just a God to know, he is a God to be experienced. Let's look at preparing ourselves to experience God through his Holy Spirit, and what we need to do to be filled!
Looking at Acts 2 we discover the miraculous signs and wonders that Pentecost represents, and the shared experience that we can all expect to have! Are you ready to be filled afresh?
Putting aside the baggage we bring with the word "conviction" and looking at how being convicted by the Holy Spirit is much more positive and freeing than you'd think.
The importance of making space for God to move in our lives, and how waiting for the Father leads us to a life full of freedom and healing.
HOW TO BE BOLD
AN EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS BRINGS BOLDNESS
Acts 1:8 (ERV)
But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me-in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.
AUTHENTICITY BRINGS BOLDNESS
Proverbs 28:1 (NLT)
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
BOLD FRIENDS BRING BOLDNESS
Matthew 14:27-30 (NLT)
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!"
28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water."
29 "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.
FINALLY - PUT ON BOLDNESS
Isaiah 52:1 (NLT)
Wake up, wake up, O Zion! Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your beautiful clothes, O holy city of Jerusalem, for unclean and godless people will enter your gates no longer.
THE KINGDOM IS NOW
Acts 1:4-5 “And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptised with water, but you shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
THE FATHER’S PROMISE
FRESH FIRE
Matthew 3:11-12 “I indeed baptise you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit AND FIRE. His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.””
FRESH AGENDA
(Vs 6-7) “Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.”
FRESH MISSION
(Vs 8) “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Q. Got any chaff that needs burning?
Q. Ready to embrace a different agenda?
Q. Willing to mobilise? (From your side of the street to the nations?)
DON’T BYPASS THE PROCESS
- TURN UP
- STAY FAITHFUL IN THE SMALL
- ONLY GOD HAS BEEN WHERE I AM GOING
WE LIVE BY ‘GLIMPSES’
THE KINGDOM IS FOR THICK HEADS AND SLOW HEARTS TOO
HOSPITALITY OPENS DOORS
THE TABLE IS THE KEY
Q. Settle the issue - are you a candidate?
Q. Are you prepared to open the door?
Q. Are you hungry to catch a glimpse?
Q. Are you prepared to meet him in community?
Pastor Slater explores how to find true breakthroughs in our problems rather than just quick fixes and band-aids.
Join Pastor Levi as he shares a message on Jesus's restoring power, and how He restores our value, purpose and power, even when we might write ourselves off (like Levi's car).
Q. Are there anything ‘hiding’ in my heart that I need to jettison?
Q. Am I actively seeking God?
Q. Am I reaching out to people outside my comfort zone?
Let's choose to not be silenced by the other voices in this world. Let's use our outside voice.
The Relationship Series Part 1.
We look at the balance of contentment at every stage of a relationship from single through to married, whilst also having a strong vision for the future.
This Missions Sunday message, we looked at being fishers of men with Pastor Chris in the latest instalment of the Kingdom is Now series.
James Lush preaches about faith to get in the boat and stay in the boat despite pains, sufferings and storms.
Pastor Chris continues his Kingdom is Now! series with a message about following Jesus.
Keys on how to make new friends, develop healthy relationships and friendships, and how to balance self-care and selflessness. We also look at how to initiate conversations, look for common ground, and be consistent in relationships.
This message explores how Jesus' message of the Kingdom of God being near is relevant to our lives today, and how we can experience the Kingdom of God in our lives now.
Pastor Sarah explores how to be financially wise, covering four main pillars: creating a margin by knowing what you earn and what you spend, prioritizing saving and giving, making space for the things you love, and repeating this process! Join us as we dive into practical steps to build a purposeful, intentional life with God at the centre of our finances.
How to identify God opportunities that come along in our lives and how we can make the most of them before they pass on!
How to identify, expose and replace the prebuilt attitudes and responses in your life that are unknowingly pulling you in unhealthy directions.
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God’s clear demonstration of love – Jesus willingly entering humanity and taking up his cross. What was Jesus mindset and how does it become our motivation...
Learn how to build your life and leave the world a better place than when you entered it! Join us this week as we explore the importance of conflict resolution and how to have hard conversations. Discover how to break through the fear and experience a fuller life with God's help!
Explore the power of dreaming with faith! What it means to dream like a person of faith and how to trust in God's power to bring those dreams to life.
- How important is trying different things?
- How to discover my gifting?
- What does it mean to honour God with your career choice?
- What should I do if I'm in a job that I don't like?
- I want to follow God, but I'm not sure what he wants me to do next? How do I know where God wants me to be?
- Does God allow us to do a job that we actually want to do?
Build Your Life Series | Practical Keys to creating a life you love in your young adult years.
Part 1 - Choosing a Career
Titus 2:7 “in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.
PATTERNS ARE POWERFUL - FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE
Psalm 56:3 NIV When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
PATTERNS PREPARE US
(Romans 12:1-2 MSG)
So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.
PATTERNS ARE FORMED ONE DECISION AT A TIME
A Pattern of Faith
A Pattern of Mercy
A Pattern of Generosity
a generous man devises generous things..." Isaiah 32:8
“They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”” Mark 12:44 NIV
Q - What are the emerging patterns of your life?
FAITH IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION
DOUBT ISN’T A DEAD END
DOUBT IS THE DOORWAY TO FAITH
SEEKING GOD IS THE KEY TO CONTINUING THE JOURNEY
SEEKING GOD IS FAITH
GOD IS WITH YOU, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DOUBT
- Q - Are you determined to keep seeking God?
- Q - Are you seeking answers, or seeking God?
- Q - Are you discouraged by your doubt? Or are you letting it encourage you to seek?
- Q - Is there something that is causing you to doubt?
- Q. In what ways may I have unwittingly made my personal relationship private?
- Q. What practical things can I do to break out of a ‘privacy cocoon’ with my faith?
- Q. In what ways can I flavour my world this week?
It’s easy to take things for granted, including our spirituality! Let’s look at how to combat this attitude in our lives.
- In whom or what do you place your trust?
- Is your faith currently making you more refreshing and healing to those around you? If so, in what way? If not what areas should you be?
- What things in your life cause you to say or think, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need anything’ rather than finding you riches, identity and healing in Jesus.
- What areas of discipline (including self-discipline) is Jesus calling you out on and asking you to be trained up in?
- How often do you intentionally stop to open the door to Jesus?
- In what ways do you recognise Jesus speaking to you or moving in your life?
Q - Do you believe you belong in God’s family?
Q - Are you confident of God’s love for you?
Q - Where do you go looking for affirmation?
Q. When I find myself in tense situations do I tend to escalate emotionally and retaliate or am I prepared to absorb unkindness to bring peace?
Q. If my identification with the Kingdom of heaven attracts negative attention, do I consider it an outrage or an honour?
Q. Do unkind words directed at my faith in Jesus cause me to complain or give thanks in faith?
Q. When I look at the state of our world, do I ever long for things to be ‘put right’ and for humanity to finally be a peace?
Q. How good am I at putting myself in ‘another’s shoes’ and showing them the same mercy I would like to receive?
Q. Am I aware of my own motives when I think about life, make decisions, interact with others? (Is Christ my ‘integrity waypoint’?)
- COMFORT ISN’T ALWAYS COMFORTABLE
- COMFORT STUNTS GROWTH, CALLING CREATES CHARACTER
- COMFORT IS ABOUT NOW, CALLING IS ABOUT LEGACY
- COMFORT IS CHOOSING MY STRENGTH, CALLING CHOOSING GOD’S STRENGTH
- HUMILITY IS THE CORNERSTONE
Discover what it means for Jesus' peace to be a shelter, a power, and to be positional.
Generally people squirm when they hear the word "repentance". But in its origin, its intention in scripture, is beautiful. Something God calls us to live as we journey with him.
Faith - It's trusting that despite the storms, Jesus is who He says He is, and that things will continually work out for the best.
Craigs story of finding Jesus, and how he overcame an addiction to drugs and dealt with feelings of rejection and pain from early childhood.
In this podcast, Chris and Levi talk about some questions sent through from people who attended our service.
In this podcast, Chris and Levi talk about some questions sent through from people who attended our service.
In this podcast, Chris and Levi talk about some questions sent through from people who attended our service.
Where have you focused on the small picture and wanting the 1,2,3 rather than the entire picture?
- When you see an opportunity is your first thought "What do i get out of this" or "How can help?"
- If you never got acknowledged or rewarded for helping would you still do it?
- What areas are you making yourself first priority where you could instead become a servant?
#REIMAGINE FOUNDATIONS
- BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS PART 3
Matthew 6:31-34 ““Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
THE MASTER’S FOCUS
WHAT YOU HAVE VS WHAT YOU DON’T
WHAT GOD THINKS VS WHAT MAN THINKS
WHAT GOD IS DOING VS WHAT SOCIETY IS SAYING
Ephesians 3:8-11 “To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,”
Psalms 84:1-4 “How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, And the swallow a nest for herself, Where she may lay her young— Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah”
Q. Do I find myself talking more about what I lack, than being grateful for what I have?
Q. Am I mindful of Christ’s mission and how it impacts my actions and decision making?
Q. Is Jesus Kingdom my top priority?
How can you trust God in your life not only for your big moments but also for the every-day moments?
Mark 10:28 “Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.””
Matthew 13:10-11 “And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.”
Being a learner makes a HUGE difference.
IF BEING A LIFELONG LEARNER IS THE KEY - THE BIG QUESTION BECOMES AM I STILL HUNGRY, OPEN, WILLING???
OPEN
English: Not closed + ‘free from obstruction’
HUNGRY
- The temptation to ‘partition’ our lives.
WILLING
“Come follow me” no doubt meant come do it with me!
Q. Am I a disciple?
Q. Is my life’s door open to Jesus, or just the ‘front room’?
Q. Does our relationship with Jesus change the way we engage our world?
What do we do when we face complex problems that don't have a "do this" or a "do that" written clearly in the bible? In Part 1 we look at the role that Character plays in guiding us toward wisdom and decisions that bring life into our future.
Chris and Levi take a walk through the significant events we celebrate across the Easter week. An overview of touchpoints and traditions.
Conversations with Jesus Part 1. A look at the kinds of destiny altering conversations that Jesus would love to lead us toward.
Revealing the role of community in our lives that will either lead us toward self-centredness, or towards selflessness!
Most people separate their relationships into tight, neatly separated circles. It's time to find the life and fulfilment that comes with thinking outside the circle.
Often we think we can't make a difference because we don't have the resources. Let's look at God's invitation to reimagine what is in our hand and how we can help others no matter what we have in our hand.
Jesus commendations and corrections to the church at Ephesus were highly contextual. Let's look at the what was happening in Ephesus and how that relates to the state of the church and our community today. We just might find Jesus' words to be more relevant than we realised!
A discussion with Levi Mulhare and Michelle Sieders about having a hope filled perspective.
Can I identify consistent opportunities I take to serve others with no benefit to myself?
Q - How can you be a part of sharing the good news this Christmas?
Q - Who can you invite to hear the good news?
Q - Will you pray with us that people receive the good news this Christmas?
Q. Where do we ‘incarnate Jesus’?
Q. What am I modelling?
Q. Where do I practice ‘living among’?
Q - Is there anything distracting you from finding joy in your current season?
Q - Are you committed to continuing on the journey?
Q - Is it time for a fresh start?
Looking at the human side of Peter - and how we can all move past the internal shame and guilt of our failures.
Q. How is your intimacy with Jesus?
Q. Where can I channel anger and frustration into a passion for affecting positive change?
Q. In what situations can my life reflect greatness by serving others?
How can I determine to be intentional with my words so that they are fruit and not poison?
Q. Would you be free of what’s oppressing you?
Q. Does your dedication to the Saviour overflow in generosity toward his mission?
Q. Will you trust him and stick with him on the darkest day, when his presence seems hidden from you?
Q. Will you bear witness to the power of his resurrection which is at work in you, if indeed you have experienced it?
Are you looking to Jesus to tell you who you are and what you are worth or are you trying to fix the things society tells you makes you worthy?
Do you find your value in your accomplishments, what you have, what you can do or in Jesus?
When was the last time you came to the feet of Jesus?
Who is in your life pushing you to Jesus?
Who are you pushing to Jesus?
Can you identify and area where it feels like the odds are stacked against you? Do you trust that God is at work in that area too?
Can you acknowledge to yourself that despite your past, you can still engage in quality community?
Can you identify a community of quality people in your world? If not, do you know where you need to look?
Do you genuinely care for the people in your community? Do you feel genuinely cared for? What do you need to do to begin feeling this?
Is spending intentional time in a community of quality people high on your priorities list? If not, what needs to shift?
Q. What obscurity/glass ceiling do I need to push through to make a positive impact on the world for Jesus?
Q. Are there areas in my life and potential that are currently being limited by a fear of people around me?
Q. Where do I feel disqualified by past failure?
Do you trust and have faith that as you seek God, as you seek the purpose he’s called you to, that you will live with unexplainable peace in your heart?
If we are ambassadors for Jesus, how are we going at representing him? Do others see God in us?
Do I honestly believe that God’s heart for me is that I would have life and life to the full?
Where do you commonly find yourself feeling “right"?
Are you living life intentionally? What actions are you taking to pursue your future?
What is God saying to you? Where is he calling you? Do you need to start listening to His call?
Do you have a healthy way of processing your emotion? If not, what's one thing you can implement?
How can you respond to circumstance in a way that strengthens your relationships or open your world?
Ps Michael Slater talks about untroubling hearts and finding peace in those uncertain moments.
Q. Am I so focused on this physical world that I’m neglecting the call to lay down my life for the gospel and ‘others’?
Q. Am I balancing the information I’m drawing from external sources (“news”) with promises of hope from the scriptures?
Q. Am I simply going with the flow or intentionally determining the person I will be in the midst of turbulent times?
Q. What do you feel when you imagine God to be like the father in the story?
Q. Are you grateful that you are living in your first inheritance now?
Q. Are there any judgements of others you need to walk past so you can enjoy the party right now?
What messages are you currently sending? Can you identify an area where they might be mixed?
What can you do this week where you reach out to someone, with no agenda, just creating an opportunity for God to use you?
What's your story and are you able to share it confidently?
So many people have visions and dreams unseen in their life because they are taken out by their inner assassin. Can you tame your inner assassin?
Have you got faith God has a purpose for your life, no matter what you’re going/been through?
Is there something you’ve been doing out of obligation, that has been creating a sense of bitterness within you, towards God or people?
Q. Have you been intentional about dedicating your vision?
Q. Are you prepared to “put your shoulder to the work” to fulfil vision?
Q. Are you determining what comes in and out of your life?
Q. Who are you working with to fulfil vision?
Ps Dean & Nerida Wallace talk with Ps Chris & Sue Mulhare about the last 20years serving at New Hope Toowoomba. Recorded at our 10 am service on 01/08/2021 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Q - Are you more focused on your shortcomings/failures than Jesus is?
Q - Are you looking for dirt? Or looking for gold?
Q - How do you see your life currently?
“Every size, colour, texture, and sound is significant.”
Guest Pastors Joel & Julia A'Bell explain the significance of God, ourselves, and what we choose to do with what we have in our hands.
Is it an intentional priority for me to love, respect and value people with different opinions?
Want fruitfulness in life? Check what type of seeds you're sowing! Recorded live at our 10.00am service on 18/07/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Q. Have you thought about timeframes for your vision?
Q. Have you made a realistic assessment of what needs to change?
Q. Are you effectively casting your vision?
Q. Are you prepared to face resistance?
Q. Will you stand strong in faith to see it fulfilled?
If you could do anything within your area of influence to change someone else’s life for the better right now, what would it be?
Have you put your roots down? If not - what is stopping you?
Are the roots of your faith growing deeper? Or is it all tree?
Are you a weight bearer? If not - how could you take some weight?
Do you have a vision to be a leader?
Do you truly believe that God has great plans for you and do your habits/choices reflect this?
Q. What excites you about your future?
Q. Is Jesus at the centre of your focus, or on the periphery?
Q. What walls are you staring at?
Q. Where does your vision intersect with his mission?
Q. What do you need to see when you lift up your eyes?
What dream have you stifled/tempted to stifle because you’re fearful of people’s reactions?
What opposition would it take to stop you pursuing your vision?
Has betrayal been part of your dream experience?
Do you have faith that you can find favour in your present circumstances?
Have you ever been intimidated by false accusation?
Do you have faith that you can find favour in your present circumstances?
Are you frustrated that you seem to be overlooked, or excited that God is positioning you for your future?
Am I quick to judge another person's merits on what is only a partial picture of their life?
God's plans for our lives are to grow and expand us. So let's look at how we can combat the fear of the unknown and trust God when we're not sure how things will turn out.
There is a deeper rest, an internal rest. Pastor John Hunt takes on a journey to explore the link between rest and our identity. Curious? Have a listen!
Do I honestly believe I am living and building an extraordinary life, and if not what is one thing I can do to change that?
God wants to bring about revival in our lives and the world. Ps Levi explains what this looks like in our lives.
Recorded at 6pm Service 25/04/2021
Robert Goulds continues the Surrender series by explaining the simplicity of following Jesus.
Our awesome Youth leader Jordy Howard speaks to us about purpose and how God can use our “nothing but”.
Pastor Chris takes us on a journey with the history of tithing and how God says we should handle our money.
What step of faith do I need to take to focus my past faith experiences, and future faith hopes into that situation now?
Recorded at New Hope on 30/03/2021
How each of us can take a second look at our lives to discover the way that love outworks itself in our life.
Surrender Series - Get your eye right and your light will shine. A looking at the use of the idiom "eye" in the bible and its links to compassion.
Recorded live at the 10:00 am service at New Hope Toowoomba
You can make a difference!
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Fight for what matters
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Hold onto your calling
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Be willing to follow
Have we (the church) become comfortable being welcomers and acceptors of people - but stopped seeking them?
Recorded at 6pm service 14/03/2021
Join Pastor Chris and New hope Church as we explore what it means to love God by loving people.
Q. Am I still talking about things that hurt me?
Q. Am I pushing people away with a need to control, and if so, what fear is driving that?
Q. Do I secretly believe I know better than others? Do I secretly believe I deserve special consideration for my mistakes?
Often we think we "have" something because we've "heard" it. So why does there seem to be a disconnect when we hear God's word but then it doesn't outwork in our life? Recorded at our 8.30AM service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 03/07/2021.
Does your attitude toward life serve you well, or is it setting you up for disappointment?
Recorded at New Hope Church at the 8:30 am service 28/02/2021
God always engages us where we think he is and makes a better story.
Recorded at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 21/02/2021.
Why would fisherman and tax collectors drop everything on a simple request of "follow me". Shane Willard explores the importance of Jesus' anointment as a Rabbi.
Recorded at New Hope Church Toowoomba 10am Service 21/02/2021
Our Panel of people from all stages of relationships answers some of the frequently asked relationship questions.
Recorded at New Hope Church Toowoomba 6pm Service 14/2/2021
Have I overlooked the seeds that God has sown in my life because I was too focused on the harvest?
Dean Wallace (Church Elder) - God's Word - Sown & Grown. Recorded 14th February, 2021
Let's look at how our relationship with God and others can expand and become more loving by looking at a few pointers from John.
Recorded at 6pm Service on 31/1/01/2021 at New HopeChurch Toowoomba
What priorities are revealed in my use of time? Recorded at the 8.30am service on 31/01/2021 at New Hope Toowoomba.
Challenging damaging pre-conceptions that can make us hold expectations of ourselves and others that Jesus doesn't. Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 24/01/2021 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Another episode in the surrender series, this week taking a look at our possessions and what place possessions have in our lives. Do you own possessions or do posessions own you? Recorded at our 10.00AM service on 24/01/2021 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at how we can build joy, peace and hope into our lives which changes the way we go through tough situations. Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 17/01/2021 at our New Hope Toowoomba Campus.
Our words have more power than we realise. Let's look at how to influence our future with our words.
Do you spend more time wallowing in nostalgia, or dreaming about what the future could be? Let's get excited for what God can do in our lives this year. Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 10/01/2021 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at how we each process decision making, and the best way to make decisions that positively affect our destiny especially at the beginning of a new year. Recorded live at our 10.00AM service on 10/01/2021 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Looking into a new year and putting our expectations on a hope that won’t disappoint us no matter how the year turns out. Recorded live at our 8.30AM service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 03/01/2021.
Jesus welcomes people just like us regardless of wealth, beauty, status or prestige. Will you welcome him?
Recorded live on the 25.12.2020 at our 8:30AM Christmas Service
Learn about leadership and follow James as he goes from ridiculing Jesus to leading the early Church.
Recorded Live for our 6pm service on 13/12/2020.
Our wishful thinking often doesn't bring about the results we expect, so let's look at a better way to find a hope that is anchored in true promises. Recorded live for our 8.30AM service on 13/12/2020.
Are you working too hard for something that has been given to you freely? Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 06/12/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
God's heart toward us whenever we find ourselves making decisions that have consequences beyond our limited vision. Recorded at our 10.00AM Service on 06/11/2020.
Honing in on God's voice in a noisy world. Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 22/09/2020.
A look at the world that we create with our words, vision and rest. How we can decrease anxiety with those around us as we create and remove chaos from the world. Recorded at our 11.00AM service on 29/11/2020.
Better questions we can ask ourselves when it comes to accepting and inviting people on the journey of following Jesus. Recorded at our 09.45AM service on 29/11/2020.
How Philip treated a man who by all standards of worth and expectation may not have been accepted by God - and what it means for us to be thirsty, rather than trying to jump through hoops or live a certain way. Recorded at our 8.30AM service on 29/11/2020.
How to clear out what is taking up your brain space and making you miss all the God-given opportunities and events happening right in front of your own eyes! Recorded live for our 6.00PM service on 22/11/2020.
When you are struggling to understand or explain the things around you jesus tells us to "take heart".
Let's join Ps Sue while she explores what that means as she provides some simple and practical ways to apply it to our lives.
Recorded at the 11.00am Service on 22/11/2020
The power of having an encourager in your life and unlocking what it means to be one who encourages others. Recorded live at our 6PM service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 15/08/2020.
Our mandate to look beyond ourselves to the world around us and find opportunities to share Jesus in practical and life changing ways. Recorded live for our 9.45am Service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 15/11/2020.
Three key ways to identifying and overcoming the tricks the devil tries to use on us and how to walk with a clear purpose of God’s calling over your life.
Steps to staying spiritual curious in a meh world. Raising above the crowd, going out on a limb, growing closer to God, finding new perspectives and experience how God can change your life through spiritual curiosity. Recorded live at our 11.00 Chapel Service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 08/11/2020.
Let's look at how Jesus utilised a season of wilderness in his life when everything seemed like it was going a different direction. Recorded for Church Online (2020.11.01.1800)
Maybe faith isn't what we thought - let's look at Jesus pondering on whether he'd find real faith on earth! It's more simple than we think... Recorded live at our 8.30AM Chapel Service at our New Hope Church Toowoomba campus on 01/11/2020.
Life can often feel like it has knocked us down, so let's look at what Paul used to do whenever he ran into roadblocks and got knocked down himself! Recorded live at our 6:00PM service on 25/10/2020.
What happens when God becomes central to life? Recorded live at our 9.45am Chapel Service on 25/10/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
It’s easy to think that what we really need in our lives is breakthrough - but will it actually change things? Today let’s look at the breakthrough Jesus brings to our lives and how we should respond to it. Recorded at our 6:00pm Chapel Service on 18.10.2020 at New Hope Church.
Looking at Jesus reaction to being betrayed and arrested and how we can bring his approach into our lives. Recorded at our 8.30AM Chapel Service at New Hope Church Toowoomba on 18/10/2020.
Let's look at how despite foolishness and failure, Peter found restoration and forgiveness, and how we can have the same very thing. Recorded for our 6PM service on 11/04/2020.
A look at what tables represent in scripture, and what it means when we read that God has prepared a table for us! Recorded live at our 11am Chapel Service on 11/10/2020.
Let's look at how to have a spirit of radical ownership, which opens our eyes to so many opportunities to be used by God. Recorded live at our 6pm service on 04/10/2020.
Giving provides space for others to live and flourish! Let's look how God did this for us and how we do it for others. Recorded at our 11am Chapel Service on 04/10/2020.
Let's look at how to escape "performance driven" mode which is so easy to flick into and begin missing out on a real relationship with God. Recorded live at our 6PM service on 27/09/2020.
It's easy to think that going to Church is limited to gathering in a building. Today, let's take a look at rethinking how we view the Church and what it truly means to "Go to Church". Recorded at our 8:30AM Chapel Service on the 27.09.2020.
Hearing someone preach a message can be refreshing, encouraging and life-giving. Let's take a look at some of the problems that can come with preaching, and what we as Christians need to be aware of when hearing someone share a message. Recorded at our 11AM Chapel Service on the 20.09.2020.
Elisha burnt bridges to his past, pushed past ridicule and negative voices, and backed himself with confidence. What a character! Recorded at our 6PM service at New Hope Toowoomba on 13/09/2020.
A common phrase that we can all find ourselves using is 'God is on our side'. Let's take a look at some of the things that we unconsciously think about when using that phrase, and let's look at a better way that we can reflect God's love. Recorded at our 11am Chapel service on the 13/09/2020.
We all know that our parent's decisions have an influence on our life. Sometimes their decisions can leave us asking the question 'Is there any hope for me?'. On this Father's Day, let's take a look at how we can break away from the 'loop' that our parent's decisions may have on us and how we can find a new hope in Jesus. Recorded at our 6:00PM Chapel Service on the 06.09.2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at parent-child relationships to see how friction occurs and how we can have harmony either with our kids, or our parents! Recorded live at our New Hope Toowoomba Campus for our 11am Chapel Service on 2020.09.13
Matt shares some tips on how to really focus on God and cut out the noise of life. Recorded for Church Online (2020.08.30.1800).
As we go through life, it only seems to get busier and busier. Let's look at how to not burn out by implementing a few small steps that can lead us to true and proper rest. Recorded at our 11.00AM Chapel Service on 30.08.2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Sometimes, it can feel like characters in the Bible are distant and irrelevant to our lives. Let's take a look at the character of David and how we can find ourselves in His story. (Recorded for Church Online 2020.08.23.1800)
We've all used the phrase 'God is in control' before, but the question that follows is that if God is in control then why does bad things happen to good people? Let's take a look at how our God is a God of love, more so than control. (Recorded live on 2020.08.23.1100)
The way God speaks to us and how we hear him feels can feel like a mystery at times. Let's look at a few ways God has spoken and what we do in response to God speaking to us! (Recorded for Church Online 2020.08.16.0830)
We all know that worship is a powerful way to connect with God, but sometimes, we don't always find it easy to do. Let's look at the struggles of worship and find out how we can get the most out of it! Recorded for Church Online (2020.08.16.0830).
Eve's temptation shows us a lot about the things that we are all tempted with! Let's look at some common temptations and what to do about it. Recorded for Church Online (2020.08.09.1800)
When Jesus calls us to follow Him, he begins to do some great works in our lives. Let's look at some of those works and what is ahead for us! Recorded for Church Online (2020.08.09.0830)
We've all been in situations where it feels like the odds in life are against us. Lets take a look at what things we need to block out, in order to rise above the odds.
It's so easy to quickly forget the encouragements we get in life as soon as we get criticised. Let's look at what it takes to hold onto the positives and drown out the negatives. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.30.0830)
Let's look at the little things in life that can sneak up on us and unaddressed cause us damage. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.26.1800)
Prayer is something we often feel like we don't do well enough or often enough. Let's look at that problem and discover how we can rediscover the joy of prayer! Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.26.0830)
We've all had cirumstance that makes us feel alone and unsure which way to go. Let's look at what to do when we feel a little lost in life. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.19.1800)
Our natural reaction to pain is to avoid it at all stakes! Let's look at how we can outlive pain and how that grows us much more than simply trying to survive through it. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.19.0830)
We all know what it feels like to have our trust betrayed. Let's look at how we can continue to trust when we're tempted to shrink back and guard ourselves. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.12.1800)
It's human nature to question whether God is truly with us when we go through ups and downs. Let's look at how his nature does not rise and fall on our opinion of him, or even how we handle him. He is simply faithful. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.12.0830)
Too often we're given platitudes that don't help us when we're facing anxiety. Let's dive into the original greek word for anxiety and look at how it reveals what we can do when anxiety rears its head in our lives. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.05.1800)
Scorekeeping can cheapen our relationships into competitions and turn our interactions into tense moments of trying to keep the balance. Let's look at how to live without a scorekeeping mentality. Recorded for Church Online (2020.07.05.0830)
Kindness is powerful, accessible to each of us and changes the world one life at a time. Let your life with the lid off be an explosion of kindness and compassion to the world. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.28.1800)
Foundations keep our inner world grounded and secure during all seasons of life. Let's choose to build our lives WITH Jesus instead of FOR Jesus. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.28.0830)
How to tap into peace that says "It is well with my soul" that helps us turn our worst moments into legacy, and birthing resilience that leads to an impactful life for ourselves and others. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.21.1800)
A better perspective on "the law" to take us from seeing "do and don't" to actually realising the law is one of the most generous gifts given to humanity. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.21.0830)
How to find joy and life in the midst of feeling like you're in a bit of a slump. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.14.1800)
Part 2 of "The God We Didn't See Coming", let's look at how God chooses to forgive us through Jesus, and through this he lives close to us and gives us life beyond death. Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.14.0830)
A challenging self-reflection of how we view God, and maybe how it might just be time to reset our thinking to free us in how we approach God! Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.07.1800)
The possibilities available to us when we surrender our own plans to God and simple ways to tell if we're holding too tightly to our own plans! Recorded for Church Online (2020.06.07.0830)
We love change unless it's change we didn't initiate or have control over. So let's look at what to do when change happens to us. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.31.1800)
Let's look at how you can live on a high level despite being surrounded by rough circumstance. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.31.0830)
How to help others see the world in a new way without being abrupt, rude, or feeling like you're shoving your beliefs down their throat. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.24.1800)
Leaving feelings of guilt and failure behind can be hard, but maybe coming to a new revelation of God's kindness will allow us to lift our vision from our present entanglements and live unrestricted in the truth of our acceptance! Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.24.0830)
The power behind the seeds we sow in our today, and how we can begin to sow honourable seeds right now to bring fruitfulness in our future. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.17.1800)
The very simple yet powerful legacy of two ladies in the bible that we can all cultivate for our own legacy. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.17.1800)
If God was a mum would it be easier for you to accept His unconditional love? Let's take a look at the nature of God's love to discover some characteristics of His love that we also find in our mothers! Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.10.1800)
Placed as greater than faith and hope, let's look at some characteristics of love. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.10.0830)
A look at our calling, our message and our mission as bearers of the good news. Recorded for Church Online (2020.05.03.1800)
When our lives get shaken up, new spaces and opportunities are created in our lives. Let's choose to name and claim our new free space and time as God space. Recorded for Church Online (2020.04.26.1800)
We love to move on from hard circumstances, but we cannot afford to miss the valuable lessons offered to us through seasons of crisis. Recorded for Church Online (2020.04.26.0830)
If people’s strongest impression of you comes from your attitude, are you happy with the image they see? Recorded for Church Online (2020.04.19.1800)
Three things we can do to keep our hope alive in times when it's being threatened to disappear. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.04.19.0830)
A look at what God was stringing together through the resurrection of Jesus. Recorded for Church Online (2020.04.12.1800)
Let's look at hope in a new way - realising it carries life in itself! Recorded for Church Online (2020.04.12.0830)
Uncertainty is one of the hardest feelings to experience. Let's look at how to handle loss of control, individualism and entitlement. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.04.05.1800)
3 things about faith that are very important for situations we face right now. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.04.05.0830)
In the middle of tense situations, feelings arise and can steer us off course if we're not careful! Let's have a look at how to deal with our feelings, attitudes and where God fits into the frame. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.03.29.1800)
In the middle of a global pandemic, we're seeing so many words flying around. Let's look at the residual impacts of words and managing the information and opinions we're exposed to. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.03.29.0830)
In a situation where things don't go how we expect, let's look at how we can avoid falling into fear. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.03.23.1800)
Often it's easy for us to say God loves others, so why is it so uncomfortable to declare it for ourselves? Let's look at taking on John's attitude where he was secure in God's love for him. Recorded for our New Hope Church Online service. (2020.03.23.0830)
How to go on a journey of understanding the things about yourself that frustrate you the most. A conversation with Cam Symonds. Recorded live at our special Young Adults Shakeup Service on 15/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
What to do with the shaping moments of our lives, good and bad, that get grafted into our memory. Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 15/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
An encouraging message about the impact which we can have on the big picture - even though the big picture can sometimes seem daunting!
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 08/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at how God's real agenda for everyone does not exclude anyone! How we can take God's mission and own our part of it.
Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 08/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Taking a peek into Jesus guidebook on how to deal with people who hurt us, so that we find real healing and not just surface comfort.
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 01/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at Pauls encouragement to us when it comes to situations we're tempted to chunter about.
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 01/03/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
If a man who has friends must first himself be friendly - then we ought to practice being friendly people!
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 23/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
A look at the original vocation that God placed on humans - and how our lives can be moulded to be light bringers into our world.
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 23/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's look at the heart behind the rich man that Jesus interacted with and ask whether our lives are like his or like wealthy stewards. God is not someone we can love, but rather someone we find in the act of love itself. Recorded live at our special 7.00PM service on 18/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Patient endurance is empowered by a growing sense of community and togetherness. We are not alone. Let's look at what patient endurance really looks like as described by John - and how we can align our lives with it.
Recorded live at our special 7PM midweek service on 17/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Violence and judgement do not deliver on what they promise. Let's look at how to live with the conviction that God’s kindness brings the repentence we are desiring. Plus how we can deal with grief in a healthy way that engages the full story of the cross.
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 16/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Jesus’ call to repent was not a put down… Rather, a gift to wake up to a raw reality instead of the illusions we buy into.
Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 16/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Breaking open the fear we have about approaching God with our baggage, and discovering Gods desire to reconcile and be with us.
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 16/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Let's talk about how lust really isn't about what we thought - but about how we can come to a healthy mindset that helps us bring life into ourselves the world.
Recorded live at our Big Blokes Breakfast on 15/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
How to differentiate Gods voice from other voices, so that we can clearly identify His path for our lives. Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 09/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
The mindset commonly formed around sin can cause us to shrink back, feel guilt and shame. Let's take a deeper look at sin and how Jesus can restore our authority to bring life back together again. Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 10/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Recognising the decision moments of life, and depending on God to bring our lives together rather than wandering aimlessly from one situation to the next.
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 02/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Gods will to bring the fragments of our life together - for the purpose of bringing the lives of others together!
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 02/02/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
How to live as a christian-in-culture rather than a cultural-christian, in a way that brings light, healing, joy and vision to others lives!
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 26/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
How to find the right place to run to when we are bombarded with loneliness and disappointment in life.
Recorded live at our 8.30 AM service on 26/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Full message title: How To Get It All Together, and What Even Is That Anyway?
Some peoples lives look like it's all together but when built on the wrong stuff it's easily knocked down. Let's look at how we can invite Jesus into the equation to build a life that is together.
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 19/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
A short word on our annointing Sunday around Gods many promises for our live that are attainable through our declaration!
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 19/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
A look at how Jesus drew near to humanity - and how that proximity closed the gap on offence and how we can live in proximity to Gods peace this year.
Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 12/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Instead of labeling yourself with your struggles to excuse yourself from breakthrough, let hope rise for God to work through your weaknesses! Practical advice on how to hand over our weaknesses to become portals for Gods power.
Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 05/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Any fire that burns hot produces ash and dust - let's look at how to deal with the dust in our lives, whether past success or failure, and stoke the fire once more for God to use us in the new year.
Recorded live at our 9.30AM service on 05/01/2020 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Three areas of life to leverage wisdom - and some questions to help us gauge how much we implement wisdom in our lives!
Recorded live at our 9.30AM service on 29/12/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Understanding what lies hidden in our hearts, and regaining control of the narrative to face contradictory circumstances with Gods promises at the centre.
Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 15/12/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
A humble "yes" from Mary brought about hope for all humanity. Let's look at how we can let the word enter our lives and renew us.
Recorded live at our 8:30AM service on 08/12/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
A look at biblical wisdom for handling finance, and how much God actually desired his people to be able to live sustainable and prosperous lives. / / Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 01/12/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
The good news of Jesus brings great joy to all people - so let's look at how we can find joy in everyday through Jesus. / / Recorded live at our 8.30AM service on 01/12/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Broad brushstrokes about Jesus character that we can use to ensure that our lives are stunning portraits of Him! / / Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 24/11/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Questions answered about online dating, living with your partner, and all about sex. / / Recorded live at our 6.00PM service on 17/11/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Adjusting our thinking of wrath from being a direct outburst of Gods anger to be more like a space of living to learn about and avoid to live within created order. / / Recorded live at our 10.30AM service on 17/11/2019 at New Hope Church Toowoomba.
Important decisions and details to focus on that are often missed when we get distracted by the allure of a happy, long term, romantic relationship.
In a time where we try and use scriptures to end conversations and finalise beliefs, we look at how Jesus used scriptures as a starting point for discussion and how we can take scripture that disturbs us and wrestle with it to discover truth.
Embracing "it's no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me." - free to be myself.
In this message we broaden our understanding of the word to see Jesus pushing each of us to live our lives in such a way that does't turn life into a horror show for yourself and others - here and now.
A look at if science and faith can coexist, and how we can build our faith on a foundation that can handle some of lifes biggest questions.
How our concept of heaven can change the way we think about our everyday decisions, and looking at the concept of heaven in our present realities and not just a future promise.
Debunking the myth that a relationship is the ultimate destination in life, we look at how to maximise being single!
How we can straighten out our thinking to make sure that our imagination of God does not distort the outworking of our beliefs in him.
In this episode of Set For Life we begin talking about relationships - and some key questions that help us frame the best path forward into relationships that avoids common decisions that lead to crash and burns.
Decisions that we need to make in order to push through some of the tough times in life, and how we can prepare for those seasons right now.
Why is it when God has done so many amazing things in our lives that when we hit our next challenge that we wonder where he is?
The great battle of our will vs Gods will, and how we can discern when we have complicated Gods will and get back to hearing and following him clearly.
Kicking off the Set For Life series, we look at our heart and how getting our hearts in the right position sets us up for many other wins in life.
There is our wildest dreams for our lives, and then there is Gods perspective which sees potential far beyond what we can perceive. In this message we look at what it takes to believe for the unseen and the situations that we could never think possible.
An encouraging look at what Jesus does through the local church, and what our lives can look like when we really begin to invest in the best - the local church!
A multi-generational look at what children do for a father, and how each of us can take these lessons to live bigger.
How to move past the struggle of having your past pop up in your everyday and refocussing our lives to what God has for our future.
How to build and show trust in others through some simple filters we can keep at the forefront of our minds.
Challenging our thinking about what our salvation means for us - and why scripture still tells us to live with wisdom even when we know our salvation is secured!
When you've faced the same struggle over and over again, when you've given up on what you thought you could never win - be revived by Paul's perspective and draw courage to pick up the gloves and fight the battle again.
Uncovering the ways that the devil tries to hold our lives back - and rediscovering the promises of God and where true authority lies.
An encouraging message about where we all fit, and how to find a place of belonging in Gods house and with Gods people.
An empowering message about what it means to pray and believe for healing for ourselves and others.
So many of us want freedom from our issues and burdens, and in this message we look at the mindset it takes for us to truly be free.
What it means to be comfortable in your own skin, and how Jesus showed us the steps it takes to be fully secure in who you are.
What to do when it seems like we're just too far gone, and willingness that God has to take us back into his arms.
An encouraging message for anyone in the middle of a season where heaven seems silent and the outcome of life unsure.
Understanding how we come to our beliefs and world views - and how to safeguard ourselves from being influenced in an unhealthy way.
Uncovering the ways we may subconsciously categorise people and who to scrub any sort of discrimination from our lives.
How Jesus dealt with the temptation we all face to engage in debate around hot topics and political issues.
4 key things about attitude that we can use to take any day and turn its outlook around.
A look at where Jesus was led by God after his baptism - and how the last place we want to be is sometimes the best place to be.
What to do in the middle of a frustrating or confusing season of life that feels like it's going nowhere.
How Jesus and Paul approach spiritual strongholds in scripture - and the practical yet surprising solutions that they have to offer.
The implications of magnifying God and how that changes the distractions and worries that enter our lives.
A few things that sneak up on us in life and cause us to feel tight and overworked. Plus some practical questions we can ask to bring back peace to our lives.
A look at the interesting advice from Ecclesiastes about dialing down how wise and righteous we are.
How to move our relationship with God from seeking him for felt needs, towards being eternally filled for every need.
Many of us want to live the grand life that God has planned for us, but this message looks at a few of the reasons why we hesitate to jump in
The transformative power of God to take what is painful in our lives and turn that into a promise he makes over us.
How to put on the garment of praise and declare Gods truth over our lives to bring healing and breakthrough in areas of heaviness and burden.
The gap between what we as people need and what the world can offer us - and how Resurrection Sunday shows that gap being closed through Jesus.
We look at three things that happened on the very first Easter Sunday about Jesus that give us hope, direction and purpose in our life.
How to live life out of the danger zone and ground ourselves in a place that keeps our life from falling off the edge.
A look at how shame can bring a person down and how Gods grace fills the gaps in our lives where we've felt shame and pain.
The gift that God gives us which is the power to change our thoughts, words, and actions in areas where we are left feeling dissapointed.
A look at how stress, anxiety and worry play out in our minds, and what the bible has to say about it!
How to deal with the mountains and valleys of life which can be surprising but with some wisdom we can work through each season with grace.
Wrestling with a tough scripture and discovering Gods intent for our lives amongst community.
An encouraging message to help us identify gifts, talents and skills in our life that may be dormant that God wants us to utilise!
Looking at how God strengthens us to endure temptations, and how we can find God in the middle of tempting moments.
Three mindsets that we need to carry in order to see our lives get back up again after we've had moments of failure.
Choosing to measure our life by the people that we have with us, and how we can build a life that others will look at and call beautiful!
How facades and agendas can destroy our confidence, and what we can do to return to our true selves and just enjoy the journey of life!
How to source true confidence for our lives amongst a world in a self-indentity crisis, allowing us to take on new challenges, meet new people and thrive in every area of life.
Life is better together, so in this message we look at an antidote to busyness which is robbing our confidence and opportunity to make valuable connections with others.
Keys to taking our level of community to another level and being a people that understands the power of doing life together.