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Do you know what it is like to aimlessly follow someone? That is not what it is like when we follow Jesus, the good shepherd. He has made His agenda know to us. Today Mike takes us through the agenda of the Good Shepherd:
#1 He’s taking his sheep into life (v.10)
#2 He's on his way to get other sheep (v.16)
#3 He's on his way to lay down his life (v.11, 14-18)
The Truth Will Set You Free — John 8:31–37
In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus. Drawing from John 8, we’re reminded that genuine disciples abide in Christ’s word, are set free by truth, and must understand their spiritual slavery. True freedom isn’t found in self-expression, but in submission to God’s design. Jesus shows us that it’s only when we acknowledge our bondage to sin that we can receive the freedom He offers. And that freedom is not abstract—it’s relational: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
In the book of John, Jesus declares himself by many names. This week we look at Jesus’ declaration, “I am Light of the World”. Jesus, and only Jesus, can lead us into the light and away from darkness.
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
- John 20:26–29
Mark 10:42-45 - The Way of Greatness
What does the bible say about true greatness?
1.GREATNESS: SHARING IN THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST
“You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” Mark 10:38
2.GREATNESS: SACRIFICIAL SERVICE OF OTHERS
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Ps Mike explores the passage on the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’s response. He explores the validity of the passage and how it is the perfect example of Christ’s character.
On our best day we need Christ just as much as we need him on our worst day.
We go through the Old Testament to see what it says about who Jesus is and what he will do.
1 - The King (from Bethlehem)
2 - The Prophet
Micah 5:2
Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 5:22-33
Hebrews 1:1-2, 3:3-6
John 18:33-37
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.”
John 7:11-39
11 The Jews were looking for him at the feast, and saying, “Where is he?” 12 And there was much muttering about him among the people. While some said, “He is a good man,” others said, “No, he is leading the people astray.” 13 Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke openly of him.
14 About the middle of the feast Jesus went up intothe temple and began teaching. 15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning,[d] when he has never studied?” 16 So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. 17 If anyone's will is to do God's[e] will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. 18 The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. 19 Has not Moses given you the law? Yet none of you keeps the law. Why do you seek to kill me?” 20 The crowd answered, “You have a demon! Who is seeking to kill you?” 21 Jesus answered them, “I did one work, and you all marvel at it. 22 Moses gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and you circumcise a man on the Sabbath. 23 If on the Sabbath a man receives circumcision, so that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because on the Sabbath I made a man's whole body well? 24 Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”
Can This Be the Christ?
25Someof the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? 27 But we know where this man comes from, and when the Christ appears, no one will know where he comes from.” 28 So Jesus proclaimed, as he taught in the temple, “You know me, and you know where I come from. But I have not come of my own accord. He who sent me is true, and him you do not know. 29 I know him, for I come from him, and he sent me.” 30 So they were seeking to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come. 31 Yet many of the people believed in him. They said, “When the Christ appears, will he do more signs than this man has done?”
Officers Sent to Arrest Jesus
32 The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things about him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to arrest him. 33 Jesus then said, “I will be with you a little longer, and then I am going to him who sent me. 34 You will seek me and you will not find me. Where I am you cannot come.” 35 The Jews said to one another, “Where does this man intend to go that we will not find him? Does he intend to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks? 36 What does he mean by saying, ‘You will seek me and you will not find me,’ and, ‘Where I am you cannot come’?”
Rivers of Living Water
37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as[f] the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
John 7:1-10 | Blind Brothers
Indwelling sin means we do wrong.
Indwelling sin means we have wrong understanding.
Indwelling sin means we cannot see.
In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a gospel-centered community, where the love of Christ shapes our relationships and interactions. The gospel not only saves us from sin but invites us into the family of God, where we are deeply loved by Him. In response to God’s love, we are called to love one another—though this love can be difficult, it is the essence of Christian unity and forgiveness. As God joyfully watches His children love each other, so too does He desire us to embody this love in tangible ways.
True love isn’t just preached or sung about; it must be expressed through action. Reflecting on the teachings of 1 John and C.S. Lewis, we are reminded that God's love is dynamic, a living activity that calls us to small acts of love today, which prepare us for even greater sacrifices tomorrow. The challenge for the church is to love authentically and selflessly, starting with the everyday moments of grace we share together.
This week we explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ - that all those who become Christians become Disciples. That all discipleship is - or should be - Gospel-centred.
There are two steps to the Christian life, to believe in Him, and to abide in Him.
We also look at the two parts to Gospel discipleship - the Gospel shape and the Gospel power, that the commands of God, are rooted in the Gospel of Christ.
Gospel Centred (Eph. 2.1-10)
Clear on Sin (v.1-3)
Clear of Grace (v.4-9)
Clear on Holiness (v.10)
2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
People really will let you down (v16)
Jesus never will (v17)
So you can face whatever is coming (v18)
2 Corinthians 4:5-18
Strong or weak? How does my idea of the a good Christian affect my view on:
Salvation – My standing with God
The mission – Sharing hope with others
God With Us - Draw Near To God
Part 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together
In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul talks to the church about three main areas:
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Their slavery to the law
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The freedom they should have in the Gospel
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The freedom that fulfils the law
God With Us - Draw Near To God 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together
There are three reactions in Matthew 2:1-12 to the news of the birth of Jesus. There was resentment from Herod at the new “King of the Jews”. There was indifference from the Jewish people, who were “troubled” by his coming and did not received him. The Magi, however, sought him out and rejoiced in his coming.
How do we react to the Word of the coming of Jesus?
John 2:19-21 -
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?”
But he was speaking about the temple of his body.
6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty…
We were created for nearness with God, but during the fall there was broken trust, an act of betrayal, and separation from God. Through the coming of Jesus, we have a way to be clothed in the righteousness of God and draw near to Him once more.
John 6:48-71 The Day Jesus Blew Up His Own Movement
Because Jesus loves us best,
he is very willing to have necessary confrontation.
Is he your Lord?
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. JOHN 6:37
In this week's sermon, Pastor Matt dives into John 6:1-43, where Jesus miraculously feeds the 5,000, yet the crowd misses the deeper meaning behind the miracle. While they were focused on their immediate physical need for food, Jesus points them toward something far more profound: the true satisfaction of their deepest longings, which only He can provide.
Pastor Matt draws a parallel with the Israelites in Numbers 11, who grumbled about their physical needs, showing that no matter how much we crave the things of this world, they can never truly satisfy. The real provision is found in Jesus Himself. As He declares, "I am the bread of life" (John 6:36), He is not just a means to an end—He is the end. Jesus is not just the giver of what we want; He is the goal, the prize, and the reward we are ultimately seeking.
Jesus has previously claimed in John 5, that He is equal with God, that He will judge the world, and that He is the only source of life.
In John 5: 32-40, we explore Jesus going on both the offense and defense of these claims. In defense, Jesus calls to witness the Father, the Forerunner in John the Baptist, the Works for Jesus to accomplish, and the Words of Scripture. In John 5:41-47, Jesus goes on the offensive. He speaks on their dependence and hope on the law of Moses, but do not seek Jesus, of whose glory comes from the Father.
In today's sermon, "Jesus Gives Life," we explore the profound truths found in John 5:18-30. Jesus offers us eternal life, not just in terms of endless duration, but also in its richness and abundance—transforming our existence into one filled with divine quality.
While we were created for community, our fallen nature often pushes us toward independence; yet, in Christ, our redeemed selves long for true dependence on Him. Instead of looking within for solutions, we must recognize that such introspection is part of the problem.
Ultimately, Jesus grants us life, freeing us from judgment and ushering us into a new existence where we are born again through Him.
John 5:18-30 | Un-Shrinking Jesus
What did Jesus say about himself? Jesus will judge.
Jesus Himself will judge all (v. 22, 27)
There are only two paths (v. 28-29)
His judgements are just (v.30)
#1 It’s all, always about Jesus (v.1-3)
#2 We grow the same way we start (v.4-7)
#3 God in is Christ, Christ in is you (v.8-10)
Embracing that we are Reconciled (v21-23)
Embracing Christ in us (v24-27)
Embracing Maturity in Christ (v28-29)
Colossians 1 || Living in Christ
Colossians 1:1-20
As we begin our mini-series in Colossians, we are called to give up our fear of man and instead fear and worship him who is worthy.
Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked… John 5:8-9
1 – Jesus interprets scripture
2 – Don’t add to the Word
3 – See God’s heart
When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. John 4:47
This sermon covers:
#1 – The Miracle
#2 - The sign
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10
“If you know the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:1-15
Is there any hope for someone like me?
1 - The emptiness of the world’s well
2 - The satisfaction of the living water
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“He who comes from above is above all.” John 3:31
In this passage in the Gospel of John, we are presented with truth of who Jesus is and the rejection by the world through ignorance.
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life and whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life…” John 3:36
“He must increase I must decrease.” John 3:30
1) A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.
2) I am not the Christ
3) Much will be required
4) Because he was before me.
5) The one who has the bride is the bridegroom
6) The friend rejoices
7) We are the bride
8) Therefore this joy of mine is now complete
9) This is our ultimate hope
A Growing ChurchHow do we Keep Growing, as a church? Part 4 of our Keep Growing series.
1 Growing in Gospel Service: Loving like Christ (v. 7-12)
2 Growing in Gospel Doctrine: Knowing Christ (v. 12-14)
3 Growing in Gospel Speech: Speaking like Christ (v. 15-16)
Knowing God#1: Why it matters
2: What it means
True Christianity is about knowing a person - Jesus
Grow in Grace1. Confidence in Grace
- Jesus becomes our priest for the atoning sacrifice therefore we have confidence to approach God as we stand behind the blood of Jesus
2. Draw near
- You are invited into His presence so accept God's grace and grow in it
3. Hold fast
- Hold fast the confession of our hope.
- Keep believing the content of the Bible and preach it to be true to others
4. Stir up
- Grow in grace together… you need other Christians
Christian growth is not automatic.
The world is ending.
Take care not to be carried away.
Keep growing!
John 3:19-20
And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.
Do I believe in the Son of God?
Yes, I believe in the Son --> No, I am not condemned
No, I don't believe in the Son --> Yes, I stand condemned
John 3:16
Who is God?
The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father's side, he has made him known. John 1:18
…Know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. Eph 3:17-19
God loves THIS world and the love of God is for YOU
John 3:14-15
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
Born of the flesh vs. born of the Spirit.
Have you experienced the new birth?
Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?
Jesus goes for your heart.
Jesus changes your identity.
Jesus calls you to follow.
Jesus see who you are.
In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 JOHN 4:10
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:4-5 - In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
The Light has a Name (v.4-5)
The Light has a Witness (v.6-9)
The Light has a Sorrow (v.10-11)
The Light has a Gift (v.12-13)
John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
John 20:30-31
Now Jesus Did Many Other Signs In The Presence Of The Disciples, Which Are Not Written In This Book; But These Are Written So That You May Believe That Jesus Is The Christ, The Son Of God, And That By Believing You May Have Life In His Name.
Mat 26:39 - And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
I get to drink this cup of pure grace, because Jesus drank that Cup for me.
Mat 21:9 - And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
Peter, James and John ascend the mountain with Jesus and witness his awesome and majestic transfiguration.
Because the Church is the beloved bride of Christ, we must treat her with the honour and dignity she is due.
A few weeks ago we learnt about what the fear of God means. Now we are in the second week of learning about the effects of the fear of God. The fear of the Lord is sanctifying.
1 Peter 1:13-19
Sanctification is being saved from the power of sin.
What is the fear Peter talks about?
The fear of the Lord produces worship. It is where true Spiritual Health comes from.
Mark 4:41 - And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Matthew 14:31-33 - Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Jesus is presented in the Temple
Our God is a God who:
- Reveals Himself to the Humble
- Satisfies Our Hearts
- Reveals Our Hearts
13 And suddenly there was with the angel ha multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
The Song of Zechariah, from Luke 1: 57-80 tells us why Jesus came. The Saviour came to fulfil God's promises, to save us from Sin, and to be a light in the darkness. His promise is true, current, and available for all.
Proverbs 14:29
Anger itself is not bad, it’s what we do with it that’s important.
Ephesians 4:26-27
Anger often leads us into sin, but sometimes a lack of anger shows a lack of care and love.
Proverbs 16:32
Admit
Analyse
Apply
Absolve
Aproach
Proverbs 7
Wisdom leads us away from sexual sin.
Continuing our deep dive into the book of Proverbs, we come to Chapter 7 - written in the voice of a father trying to raise a son in wisdom, warning him about the snares of sexual sin.
God has a design for sex and an intended purpose & pattern - everything outside of this purpose & pattern is sexual sin.
Jesus stops to speaks to the Samaritan women at Jacob’s Well and reveals something profound about himself to her. He then explains to her the new way of understanding how we worship God.
John 4:23 - But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.
“ONE WHO ISOLATES HIMSELF PURSUES SELFISH DESIRES; HE REBELS AGAINST ALL SOUND WISDOM.” (Proverbs 18:1)
John 3:3 || Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 3:6-7 ||That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’
Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The Proverbs help us to understand how the power of the tongue matters. Your words matter.
Matt takes us through the size of the problem and the source of the problem.
Proverbs 12:1 - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
We unpack Proverbs 10:2, and it’s repeated message through Chapters 10 and 11 of Proverbs regarding Righteousness and Wickedness, and how the source of wisdom, our measures and motivation, and our ultimate hope for righteousness, come from Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 10:2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
1 Samuel 17 - Trust in Motion
David and Goliath
Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart?
Proverbs 2:1-11 - GET WISDOM!! Just go get it. But, how do we get it?
The Great Treasure Hunt
Wisdom is Precious (v1-4) and
Wisdom is Given (5-11)
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Are you fulfilling your ministry?
In his letter to Timothy, Paul is nearing the end of a life living in light of Eternity.
Do you believe Gods word and entrust your life to it? Know His word and bank on it, in season and out of season. We all have a role to play in His kingdom.
43 And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard far away.
God needs to be the centre of our life. Without Him we are nothing but we can be asured that he is constant. Your heavenly father knows what you need.
We are blessed to give some of what we receive, back to our God. Not because we are commanded, but because He is worthy of it.
The second commitment in the faith God’s people made was to the Sabbath. They committed to: - not purchase anything from foreign traders - let farm fields lie fallow to rest them - forgetting their debtors (every 50 years)
Why did God create the sabbath and what does it mean for us? Ps Matt takes us through this important commitment.
We need to be built upon the deep and unshakeable foundation of God’s Word. We need to be a people who revere the Word of God, being led to both worship and conviction.
Nehemiah has clarity and conviction from God when rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. He used this to combat the schemes of those who were opposed to the work.
Scheme#1: Deception & Distraction (v.1-4)
Scheme #2: Threat & Intimidation (v.5-9)
Scheme #3: Trickery & Manipulation (v.10-14)
“I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?” (Neh 6:3)
God has the victory however in this life we will face opposition just like Nehemiah when rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls.
- Sword in one hand ready to fight the battle.
- Hammer in the other ready for good works.
Our God will fight for us (Neh 4:20)
Pray First
Adoration (v.5-6) Looking upward in awe
Confession (v.6-7) Looking inward in humility
Thanksgiving (v.8-10) Looking backward in gratitude
Supplication (v.11) Looking forward in hope
Pentecost and Sending of Spirit - #1 What Jesus Said, #2 What Happened, #3 What The OT Said, #4 What Happened, #5 What Should We Expect.
The Ascension of Christ
#1 human BODY
#2 reigning KING
#3 sending SAVIOUR
#4 tireless INTERCESSOR
We finish the book of Romans with praise and worship of the God who is able (v25), eternal (v26), and wise (v27).
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ (Romans 16:25)
Paul has some final greetings which we can learn some points from. And as with every church in the letters the subject of false teachers is mentioned which we need to be weary of. Ps Matt shares what this means for us and how we can notice this.
We are to prove the glory of the gospel as true by living out the glory of the gospel in our relationships.
- Our unity comes from above (v5-6)
- Out unity flows from Jesus' acceptance of us (v7)
- Our unity fulfils God's plan for the world (v8-12)
- God's gift of joy, peace and hope (v13)
We are called to focus not on ourselves, but to build up our brothers and sisters in Christ, with a Spirit-filled unity.
Gospel centred mission. Life with purpose.
Gospel centred mission is the belief that the good news of Jesus which saves us also sends us into the world to join in God's mission.
A gospel centred community. Is one in which allows the gospel of Jesus Christ to create a culture of life, love and gentleness.
A gospel-centred disciple is someone whose life is defined by the grace they have received from their saviour Jesus.
There are aspects of the church that are part of our core DNA. As we start the year we are going through a series to explore this. This week Ps Mike takes us through what it means to be a Gospel Centered church.
Continually strive to depend on God that He will give us rest for our soul and leave the outcome to God.
Hebrews 13
We are called to trust is Jesus, not only Today, but on all days. "For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end." - Hebrews 3:14
Isaiah 40:9-31
As we reset for the new year, the prophet Isaiah reminds us to rest in Jesus, for he is mighty, kind and gives us strength!
John 10:10 shares the words of Jesus - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
The term “abundantly” is often misrepresented or misunderstood, meaning nothing about money or success. We discuss what Jesus does mean by His promise.
Luke 19:10 tells us that The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. We break down the who, what and why of this Scripture, and the amazing grace it means for us.
ow to we love one another where we disagree? We are called to be tolerant of others where there is no conflict with the Gospel, in a matter of conscience.
The time is now. We are called to live a life of Holiness, in accordance with the Word of God. Are you ready now for God's return?
The Bible calls us to submit to God's authority, but also to earthly authority. Romans 13:1-7 unpacks the circumstances where this should be applicable to our lives as Christians in this world. Applicable now more than ever, we can rest on God's word, which is unchanging and true, forever.
Romans 12:14-21
3 practical calls for gospel living
- Do not be haughty
- Cultivate your heart
- Act Graciously
All those in Christ have been given a calling to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us - for the glory of God.
Through the book of Romans in Chapter 12:11-12, Paul gives us 6 commands for faithful living.
A call to be active:1. Do not be slothful in zeal2. Be fervent in spirit3. Serve the Lord
A call to persevere:4. Rejoice in hope5. Be patient in affliction6. Be constant in prayer
In his letter, Paul details ways we as a church are to be, act and live. It’s the setting of The Ground Rules. Mike takes us through the first four that encompass a very important characteristic of God and the Church - Love.
Celebrating 150 years of Enoggera Baptist Church, we look on Christ's enduring promise as the Son of the Living God, to build his Church, of which the gates of Hell will not prevail.
Guest Preacher Dave Miers shares the work Open Doors Australia is doing across the world for persecuted churches
2 Corinthians 5:14 - 6:2 What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ, an ambassador of reconciliation? How do you become one? And what do you do once you are one?
Christian living driven by the mercies of God and continually laying down of all of our lives.
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
What is your life aiming at? In a generation where self meaning and self worth are championed, we need to seek first the kingdom of God and live a life of purpose that God has given us.
Ps Matt explores the importance of gathering together as Christians to stir up and encourage one another. It is by God's design that we need each other!
John 15:1-16
The first week in our new series of resetting and refocusing together as a church. This week Matt discusses the importance of abiding in God.
Abide: to remain, to stay, to dwell to endure.
Theology? - knowledge about God To function in the life of God you need to know who God is and what He wants from us. Draw near.
Romans 11:33-36 demonstrates the right way to learn about God - causes Paul to explode into praise of God
Psalm 31 is a guide to turn our concerns into constructive prayer.
Praise
Supplication
Rest
Because God is sovereign and God is good, we can take refuge in him!
Let our deads shine but it is equally important to tell people the Gospel. "...how are they to hear without someone preaching?" v14
Plus evangelism tips and The 5-5-5 Rule
Romans 9:1-13
Has God’s word failed?
Ps Matt takes us through the Old Testament and the New Testament to answer this question. By looking through God’s promises we can see the answer and we can better understand God’s sovereignty.
Who are God’s people?
2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
Matt 20:26-28 "...the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many"
Like Gomer in the book of Hosea, we have been pursued with underserved love and have been ransomed by God. Through the cross our debt is paid in full! There is more grace in Christ than sin in us. Receive God's love and respond in love.
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" Christ is the perfect sacrifice to atone for the sin for all those who call upon His glorious name.
On this Good Friday message, Ps Matt illustrates through the Passover story in Exodus the good news that Christ, through His death, was worthy and willing sacrifice in our place.
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
Our guest speaker Pastor Ben Peacock from Rosalie Baptist Church takes us through 1 Peter 4:12-19. Peter teaches the church in sufferings to be: Not surprised, be calm, rejoice and not be ashamed. All for the glory of God.
Ps Matt continues on from last week’s message in John where Jesus describes himself as the bread that satisfies - food that endures.
Matt unpacks John 15 where it illustrates Jesus being the vine - Jesus is the bread of life that satisfies because he is the vine - life flows out of him!
The Christmas account in the gospels show us a different kind of birth because Jesus is a different kind of king.
Who is this coming Messiah and what will he be like?
Isaiah 42:1-4 tells us: 1 - He will not cry aloud. 2 - A bruised reed he will not break 3 - A smoldering wick he will not quench.
Advent 2021 || Prepare (Isa 40:1-5)
1 ADVENT awakens us to God’s promise of his personal intervention into our darkness & defeat (1-2)
2 ADVENT is preparing ourselves to receive King Jesus (3-4)
3 ADVENT has a cost, but a greater glory. (5)
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus! Romans 8 gives us a rock solid foundation for our salvation and gives us reaction for a new future in Jesus Christ. Christ died for our salvation and has empowered us to live a life honouring of His sacrifice.
Romans 7:14-25
In Romans 7:14-25 we see Paul wrestle with a Dr Jekyl/Mr Hyde like battle with sin. We desire to do what is right but we wrestle with our fleshly nature. We need to guard against the sin that lurks in our heart and look to our precious saviour who has already one the battle for us!
Romans 7:1-14
Returning to our Romans series, Ps Matt unpacks Romans 7:1-14 to explain why God gave us the Law and how, even though we are no longer bound by it, it reveals how much we need a saviour.
Grace , great forgiveness, great love. Enter into the scene of the sinful woman washing Jesus' feet with her tears and hair. Discover where your heart is at in response to the gospel.
Ps Matt goes through the Parable of the Weeds, a parable about those who are part of God’s kingdom and those who are not. The difference between the visible church and the invisible church, which is difficult to discern.
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
Ps Matt goes through the Parable of the Sower, a parable that exists to give us understanding rather than application.
Different people will respond differently to the Word of God. As Christians our job is to spread the Word - the Sower sows the seed. God will take care of the rest!
Ps Mike takes us further through the “Second Orthodoxy”, the orthodoxy of community. How the gospel of grace produces a culture of life.The love of God towards us is the basis for our love for one another and the foundation of a culture of beauty.
Ps Mike takes us through the “Second Orthodoxy”, the orthodoxy of community. How the gospel of grace produces a culture of life.
Guest speaker Ps Darren Dakers (Liberti Church Coomera) uses part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to encourage and challenge us to be salt and light - distinct and visible in the world to give glory God to our Father.
Hear from guest speaker Sam Wright about how Jesus will never cast out those who come to him.
John 6:36-40
You're either a slave to sin or a slave to God in righteousness. Only one truly fulfills!
Roman 6:8-14
We are no longer enslaved to sin - we have been set free!
For sin will have no dominion over you, since are not under law but under grace.Romans 6:14
The battle over sin has already been won through God’s super-abounding grace.
1 Do not surrender#2 Do not submit#3 Pick up your weapons of righteousness
This message titled “Drawing Near to the Reviving God” was recorded 21 August 2021 at the Combined Young Adults Retreat Revive (Part 2). This was the forth and final session preached by Mike Westhuyzen from Enoggera Baptist.
This message titled “Repentance & Assurance” was recorded 21 August 2021 at the Combined Young Adults Retreat Revive (Part 2). This was the third session preached by Josh Diyn from Ashgrove Baptist. NOTE: The audio has been unfortunately cut off at the start
Romans 5:15-21
Ps Matt further unpacks Romans 5 making five comparisons between life in Adam and life in Christ
This message titled “Coming Alive to the Real God” was recorded 31 July 2021 at the Combined Young Adults Retreat (REVIVE). This was the second session.
This message titled was recorded 31 July 2021 at the Combined Young Adults Retreat (REVIVE). This was the first session preached by Josh Diyn from Ashgrove Baptist..
Romans 5:1-11 Saved By Faith: What Next? This passage talks about the jewels we obtain as a result of being justified by faith.
In the final sermon of our 4-part Heaven series, Ps Mike uses scripture as a foundation and the writings of some of the great theologians throughout history to provide a glimpse of what eternity on a renewed earth is going to be like.
What is our final destination where we will live forever with our God? Revelation 21-22 gives us truly beautiful vision of this ultimate home- the new heavens and the new earth.
In Colossians Paul instructs us to "seek the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth."
In the first message in our Heaven series Ps Mike sets the foundation to build a biblically informed view of what is to come.
Romans 4:13-25
All Have Sinned. It is by our Faith in Christ that saves us, not our works, our heritage or our worthiness.
Pastor Matt explores the three truths to understanding faith:
Salvation by faith is Certain, Salvation by Faith is for All People and Salvation by Faith is for You.
Romans 4:1-12 Pastor Mike shows us how Abraham's faith came first, just like us. Faith came before obedience. He believed in God, and it was counted to him as Righteousness. What does a step of faith look like for you today?
Pastor Matt reviews the Romans series to take us through the story so far. That we all of humankind is sinful and we each have our own convenient excuses. The gentiles plead ignorance and the Jews plead ownership We find that it has to grace, there is no other way.
Romans 1:18-32
Ps Mike dives into Romans 1:18-32, tackling the topic of God’s righteous wrath and how Romans 1 serves as a warning, prompting us to confront our sin and repent.
God’s amazing grace sets free all those who repent and believe!
Ps. Mike takes us through Romans 1:8-17 where we delve into the heart of the gospel and Paul's heart for the gospel. The power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
1 Paul’s Heart for the Gospel (v.8-15)
2 The Very Heart of the Gospel (v.16-17)
Join with Ps. Mike in Romans 1:1-7 in where Paul’s opening message to the church in Rome reveals three key aspects of Christians. We are God’s beloved, God’s Called and God’s Saints.
An introduction for EBC's new series on the book of Romans including cultural context, great historical preachers weighty descriptions and Paul's own passion for the delivery of this message.
John 18
We are ransomed from captivity: Guilt and Shame.
We are guilty (Romans 1:18), are are ashamed (Genesis 3:7).
By his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5)
We are Forgiven and Reconciled.
Jesus on Trial
Matt takes us through our second talk of the 2021 Easter series in John 18:28 - 19:15.
The King is in conflict with other kingdoms.
1 Kingdom of rulers
2 Kingdom of religion
3 Kingdom of self
Holy Holy Holy
Part 4: Useful
Ps Matt concludes our Holy Holy Holy series where we explore God’s holiness and what we do after we’ve received the Grace of God. To be Holy is to be Useful, through maturity, through priesthood and through spiritual sacrifices.
1 Peter 2:1-5
The kingdom of Heaven has come! Jesus is the kind of King who: 1. Willingly surrenders for us 2. Surrenders with authority 3. Loves His followers to the very end
Overcoming Anxiety
Guest Pastor Kyllum Lewis brings us 3 reasons from Jesus to not be anxious.
Matt 6:25-34
Holy Holy Holy Part 3: Pure
Ps Mike continues our Holy Holy Holy series where we explore God’s holiness and how, through Christ, He has made us holy. This message focuses on what it means to be pure as Christians.
“He has set us apart from the world”
“whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” John 6:37
Ps Matt continues our Holy Holy Holy series where we explore God’s holiness and how, through Christ, He has made us holy. This message focuses on what it means to be distinct as Christians.
“He has set us apart from the world”
The Christian life and Our Mission. Pastor Matt reveals to us what Mission is, and can look like, through the passage of John 4. Jesus calls all those who have encountered Him to this cause and we respond in joy and eagerness.
Matt takes us through two questions to help us understand Gospel community. 1 – How does the Gospel create a community? 2 – What does that community look like?
Ps Matt takes us through Romans 8:18-39 to illustrate the practical importance of the gospel to give us hope in our present suffering.
11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
The undertone and foundation of the Gospel and the New Testament || The birth of Jesus - God with us.
Luke 1:26-38
Mary’s conversation with an angel and how it relates to the Gospel message of our salvation today!
Matt takes us through the Old Testament as we look through the anticipation of the coming Messiah.
Like the Israelites, God pursues a relationship with you. Matt invites us to place the things inhibiting this relationship at the foot of the cross.
Beholding the Glory of God is the key to lasting change. Reflect - the Glory of God Unveiled - to us Transform - by the Glory of God
“What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us” A. W. Tozer
Pastor Mike talks about the Glory of God, and the 8 ways God reveals His character to us through Exodus 34, versus 6 and 7. We pray that you find joy and comfort in goodness of the Lord, and spend time in a aspect of God’s character this week.
We look at the differences between Moses and Aaron and the importance of a rich internal worship life.
Exodus 31:1-12
When God calls us to His work, He will always provide everything we need.
What would you say if you met Jesus face to face?Reading through Luke chapter 5 we look at Simon Peter’s response to Jesus. “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” Luke 5:32
Exodus 21-24
What does the Mosaic Law teach me about God’s justice and holiness?
What does this teach me about God’s mercy and kindness?
What does this teach me about how I should love my neighbour?
How does this help me walk in a way which is upright?
What don’t I like about this? Why?
What assumptions am I making that this confronts?
How does this call me to live differently?
How does this make me grateful for Jesus?
What would you say if you met Jesus face to face?Reading through Luke chapter 5 we look at Simon Peter’s response to Jesus. “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” Luke 5:32
Exodus 18 Moses father in law gives him some good advice about burn out. 1. What is your calling? 2. What clashes with your calling. The problem is deeper than just busyness.
In this episode we are joined by Yarran Johnston, as we take a look at some of the most recited words in the history of the world - the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). Together, we take a look at the Jesus teaching on prayer, as he powerfully orientates us to the God of heaven.
Join us for the conversation.
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”The story of Redemption is always longer than we;d like it to be.” Guest Speaker Yarren responds to the passage three problems presented to us in Exodus 17. Israel’s problem of no provision of water, Moses’ problem where he is fearful for his Life, and God’s problem that his motivations and faithfulness are questioned.
“Will God provide and defend His people?” - hear the answer in this week’s sermon!
Exodus 15:22 - 16:20
If we don’t pause to reflect on all the good God has done in out lives through his provision, we can fall into a pattern of grumbling and doubt. Mike encourages us to reflect on Israel’s pattern of grumbling through Exodus and the wilderness in view of our own discontentment. Mike calls us to live in the Grace provided to us today, to trust in God’s plans, and to trust that God will provide for us when we call.
In this episode we are joined by Julian Shaw, as we look at the teaching of Jesus about the Old Testament Law. In some ways, the sermon on the mount represented a re-giving of the law to the people of God, echoing back to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai. In his teaching here, Jesus turns the spotlight from outward moral behaviours to the inward attitudes of the heart. Join us for the conversation.
As the final message in our Thrive series, Pastor Matt asks the question - how do we thrive in our role as ambassadors for Christ?
In this episode we are joined by Danielle, as we look at the teaching of Jesus about the Old Testament Law. People are often confused about what to do with all the laws - do the apply to us or not? What does Jesus say? Can we eat bacon and wear poly-cotton blend shirts or not?
God created us to work in the beginning but the fall has ruined everything. Since salvation though it has changed the reason we work, not for futility but to give glory to God. Accept grace Worship is the motive Do a good job Expect the reward
In this episode we are joined by Danielle, as we look at the teaching of Jesus to his followers to be both salt and light in the world. Hide it under a bushel? No!
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1
In this message, Ps Matt reminds us of the freedom we receive through confession, not only to our Heavenly Father who redeems and saves through grace but also to our brothers and sisters in Christ who uplift us through encouragement and prayer.
Welcome to our new video teaching series - EBC Unpack. In this episode we take a look at the beatitudes where Jesus teaches us that the kingdom of God is in many ways an inversion of the values of our world.
Recommended Read: Listen Up! - Christopher Ash
What makes preaching worth our while?
Pastor Matt talks on how preaching is a really important part of our lives together as we listen to sermons every Sunday. That preaching is a thing that is under fire from both within the church and outside of it, and preaching requires something of YOU.
Welcome to our new video teaching series - EBC Unpack. This is our second episode where we introduce the focus of our first series - the famous sermon on the mount by Jesus (Matthew 5-7).
Reviewing 52 One Another's in the bible.
Love one another; Greet one another; Serve/Care for one another; Reconcile with/Forgive one another; Encourage one another; 2nd Drawer down one another.
Welcome to our new video teaching series - EBC Unpack. This is our first episode where we introduce the concept of the series and talk about the role of the Bible in our lives.
The song of Moses.
Having been rescued from slavery, and miraculously delivered from the hands of the Egyptian army through the Red Sea, Moses stops to mark the moment with praise.
Let's not forget to stop in our lives to mark the moment of God's deliverance with praise.
Exodus 15:1-21
The Red Sea is the definitive chains to freedom moment for the people of God in the Old Testament. On the west bank they stood condemned, and on the east bank they stood a freed people.
Today, God is still very much still in the business of freeing slaves from bondage. Paul writes in Galatians 5:1 - "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."
Exodus 14
The showdown of kings culminates in the tenth and final plague - the death of the firstborn. But God was also providing a way to be sheltered from that plague, through the sacrifice of a lamb, the angel of death would pass over the house.
Today, Jesus is our passover lamb, who shelters any who come to Him by His blood.
Exodus 12-13
"Who is the Lord that I should obey him?" It is the question Pharaoh asks Moses, and it is the question God emphatically answers with the great plagues. Everyone has asked this question in one way or another. It is the question of Lordship and control.
So who is the Lord? He is the true king who rules and reigns over everything - including you and I, and yet He is also the one who steps off His throne to rescue and save the lowly and broken.
Exodus 7-10
What happens when things get worse before they get better? This is exactly what happens as Moses follows God’s instructions to confront Pharaoh. It is also what often happens when we are obedient to God’s call on our life. How will we respond?
Exodus 4:18-6:13
God has heard the cries of the people suffering, and calls Moses to go with His power and in His name.
Exodus 3-4