CityReach Marion: Recent Episodes
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God loves you, and He has shown His love by giving His Son. Luke Watts reminds us from John 3 that we cannot make ourselves new or work our way into God's kingdom - new life comes from God. Jesus calls us to look to Him, believe in Him, and find life in His name. If there is life in Jesus, what will you love first and most?
Darren Western leads us through the last section of John 2, when Jesus cleanses the temple.
Peter Budimir leads us in looking at the first sign Jesus performed at the wedding in Cana - turning water to wine. We see in this sign another reason to behold Jesus and believe in him. He is always working, always turning water to wine, either in seasons or in marvelous moments. Will we believe and trust he cares for us and see his glory? Or will we just dismiss his glory?
Luke Watts shares from the end of John's first chapter that the first disciples were invited, but then became inviters, that Jesus truly sees & knows those who he calls to follow him, and those who follow him are changed & expectant.
Luke Watts continues our new series in John's Gospel, considering the testimony of John the Baptist. John's purpose was that of preparing the way for Jesus and proclaiming him clearly - the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Those who believe in Jesus now have much the same purpose, that of preparing others to meet him and inviting them to behold him - who can deal with our greatest problem, sin and death.
Luke Watts, Lead Pastor at CityReach Marion, begins our new sermon series in John's Gospel. John the Apostle had a clear purpose in his account of Jesus' life - to provide example, witness, and opportunity for people to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that believing, they might have life in his name (John 20:31). His introduction to this purpose is to who Jesus really is, and that it really matters - he is the only way to become a child of God.
Will Hall from Compassion Australia shares with us about the 3 spaces of mission. It begins where God's people gather - today, that's the church, to prepare us to go into the marketplace where we demonstrate and proclaim Jesus, and then also erquips us then to be ready when we are invited into spaces where God is not known.
The next generation is shaped by the voices they hear most. Henry Engelbrecht, Principal of Sunrise Christian School - Marion, points to Psalm 145 and the responsibility to declare God's works from one generation to another. Whether a testimony feels dramatic or ordinary, it still speaks of what God has done. What are you declaring to the next generation?
God's compassion reaches further than our own. John Warner from Bush Church Aid Society reflects on Jonah's anger when God showed mercy to Nineveh, revealing how difficult it can be to accept grace for those we believe deserve judgment. Since Christ died for us while we were still His enemies, how might His mercy move you to show compassion to someone you find difficult?
If you are in Christ, you do not stand condemned. John Ewers from Destiny Rescue Australia draws from Romans 8:1–11 to remind believers that the Holy Spirit already dwells in them as Helper, seal, and enabler. Rather than living from fear, failure, or the flesh, you are called to walk by the Spirit, repent when convicted, and bear fruit that witnesses to the world around you.
If the world is reading your life, what is it seeing of the Spirit at work in you?
Every good story longs for a happily ever after, but the closing chapters of Esther refuse to tidy up the mess. On the very day enemies hoped to destroy God’s people, the reverse happened, and relief came in full. As Luke Watts walks through these final scenes, the brutal details aren’t softened, because they carry a weightier truth: God never saves halfway, and He never judges halfway. That same completeness reaches its fullest expression in Jesus, where nothing was held back for your rescue. Warning is a gift, and today is the day you’ve been given.
If God doesn’t deal in half-measures, what will you do with Jesus today?
When the crisis seems tangled and unfinished, Esther reminds believers that God can still be working through the mess.
Darren Western traces the moment when Haman’s plot is exposed, his own gallows become his end, and yet Esther must plead again because the danger to her people remains. From there, the sermon presses toward courageous faith: seeking God’s presence before crisis, using what we have to bless others, and finding hope in the greater victory of Jesus. Listen or watch for a steady reminder that God is committed to his people.
God has made us for honour, but Esther 5:1–6:13 shows how quickly the desire for recognition can become twisted.
Luke Watts traces Esther’s risky approach to the king, Haman’s fragile joy, Mordecai’s unexpected honour, and the sleepless night that reveals God’s providence at work. As Haman’s hunger for glory exposes the selfishness of the human heart, the sermon points to the only King who can take our dishonour, remove our curse, and clothe us in righteousness.
Esther 4 brings God’s people to a moment of crisis. Haman’s law threatens the Jews with death, Mordecai mourns in public, and Esther must decide whether to stay silent or risk her life for her people. Luke Watts shows how Esther responds with courage, trust in God, and love for others. Esther’s brave action points us to Jesus, the true King, who gave His life to save His people.
What does it look like to trust God and do the right thing when staying safe feels easier?
Pride is never harmless. In Esther 3, Haman’s wounded pride becomes rage, manipulation, and a plot to destroy God’s people. James March shows how pride corrupts the heart, blinds judgment, and dehumanises others. Yet even when evil appears unchecked and God seems silent, His sovereign purposes are still at work, pointing us to Jesus, the humble Saviour who forgives, humbles, and transforms His people.
What kind of king are you serving? In Esther 2, Luke Watts explores a confronting story of power, beauty, compromise, and God’s hidden providence. Even in broken circumstances, God is at work, calling his people to resist compromise, find their identity in him, and serve Christ, the true King.
What does God do when power is proud, wisdom is worldly, and everything seems to rest in human hands?
In this message from Esther 1, Peter Budimir opens the book by showing the fragile glory of King Ahasuerus and the quiet providence of God. Behind the feast, the pride, and the royal decree, the Lord is preparing the way for His purposes.
Esther 1 reminds us that even when God is not named, He is still governing the story.
Prayer can be hard. Some days it feels natural; other days it feels dry, weak, or absent altogether. In this sermon on Luke 18:1–14, Luke Watts shows how Jesus calls us to keep praying without losing heart and to come before God with humility, not self-reliance. If prayer has been a struggle, this message will encourage you to rest in God’s mercy and draw near through Christ, who gives us access to the Father.
Will you keep coming to God, even when prayer feels hard?
Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter for faith and life today?
This Resurrection Sunday message begins with the reading of Luke 23:50 to 24:12 and then reflects on the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection through 1 Corinthians 15, Romans 6, and Philippians 3. The sermon focuses on the resurrection as foundational, transformational, and relational for the Christian life.
On Good Friday, Darren Western reflects on Mark 15 by tracing four themes in Jesus’ death: Darkness, Abandonment, Access, and Response. He invites the church to dwell at the cross and consider both the depth of Christ’s suffering and the grace flowing from His death: Forgiveness, Belonging, and Access to God for those who believe.
With the temple curtain torn and the centurion confessing, “Truly, this man was the Son of God,” the reflection presses toward one central question: What will we do with what Jesus has done?
In this final message in our series on 2 Corinthians, Luke Watts turns to Paul's closing appeal to the church at Corinth in 2 Corinthians 12:11 to 13:14. The passage is tender and weighty. Paul warns with love, calls believers to examine themselves, and urges them toward repentance, restoration, maturity, and peace in Christ.
This sermon reminds us that God does not confront us to crush us, but to restore us. In our weakness, Christ is strong. In our sin, He calls us to repent. In our relationships, He calls us to pursue peace, comfort, and holiness together.
Will you examine yourself before the Lord and let Him lead you to repentance, peace, and maturity in Christ?
In this message, Peter Budimir opens Paul’s difficult but beautiful words, "When I am weak, then I am strong." As Paul responds to false and self-promoting teachers, he does not point to outward impressiveness, but to suffering, weakness, and the sustaining grace of God.
This sermon reminds us that true Christian strength is not found in self-confidence, status, or appearance, but in humble dependence on Christ. Even when the thorn remains, God’s word to His people is still, "My grace is sufficient for you."
What if the very weakness you would remove is the place where Christ means to show His power?
Luke Watts shares about Paul's "self" defence which was really a defence of the Gospel. When we know our Saviour, know the resrouces of divine power we have, know who we are because his work, we can correctly identify the enemy and overcome any attack against us.
What does 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 say about biblical generosity? In this Conversation Sunday, we slow down and open these chapters together, reflecting on the grace of God, the example of Christ, cheerful giving, readiness, integrity, and thanksgiving to God. Please keep your Bible open, search the Scriptures carefully, and pray for wisdom as you listen.
Will you humbly ask God to examine your heart by His Word and help you follow through in faith?
Visiting speaker Craig Broman from Engage Work Faith shares with us from Acts 10 on how God transforms us, bringing outsiders in to his family. We are challenged to think about our prejudices - who is in my sheet?
From "open wide your hearts," to "do not be yoked," to "godly sorrow brings repentance," Luke Watts shows a single path: love that stays open, holiness that stays loyal, and repentance that stays honest. This is not isolation from the world, but refusing anything that reshapes your worship while embracing community that reshapes you into Christ.
What is shaping you more right now: the influences you’re joined to, or the Jesus you claim to follow?
Luke Watts shares with us from 2 Corinthians 5 and 6 about our call to be ambassadors of Christ. Who is sufficient for such a calling? Those who know the fear of the Lord and are seized by the love of Christ!
Darren Western teaches us from 2 Corinthians 5 on how to live a hopeful, faithful, and focussed life. The ressurrection life of Jesus works for us here and now and whatever we build in life from reliance on him will last.
Peter Budimir leads us in a look at 2 Corinthians 3 and how beholding Christ builds our faith.
Luke Watts shows that resilient faith submits our plans to God’s faithful "Yes" in Christ, refuses Satan’s schemes of deception, division, and destruction, and stays close enough to Jesus to carry the aroma of Christ into the world as we follow Him in His victory procession.
Do your plans show you’re close to Jesus and are shaped by his "Yes," or do they show you’re being driven by comfort and control?
In 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Luke Watts invites us to start 2026 with resilient faith, showing that God is sufficient in every circumstance; as we face suffering and weakness, His grace, peace, and comfort sustain us, and through shared prayer and reliance on Him, we can endure, grow, and witness His deliverance.
In Matthew 2:13-23, Darren Western walks through Joseph's journey from Bethlehem to Egypt and then to Nazareth, showing how God is at work in moments of sudden change and in long, ordinary seasons, keeping His promises in His Son, Jesus.
As this final message in the "Promised and Expected King" series closes out 2025, what will you pack into 2026 as you trust and follow the King?
In a world marked by hatred, violence and evil, where even God’s people are attacked and terrorised, this Christmas sermon from Luke Watts proclaims the peace God has promised in the reign of King Jesus, the shepherd-ruler from “too little” Bethlehem who “shall be their peace.” As you listen, how will you respond to this King who has come and offers himself as our peace?
In our Christmas 2025 series: Promised and Expected, Luke Watts shows how God's Immanuel promise in Isaiah 7 is first given to Ahaz, a fearful, faithless and evil king, and then fulfilled in Jesus in Matthew 1, God with us who comes to save his people from their sins and release them from their fears.
This Christmas, will you respond to God's promise like Ahaz who refuses to trust, or like Joseph who believes and obeys?
False teaching adds prerequisites to Jesus: a rule, a badge, a barrier. In Galatians 2:11-21, James March warns against "Jesus plus" thinking and points to God’s safeguards: Scripture, prayer, and fellowship that helps us hold the line together.
How will you test what you hear before it tests you?
Mike Waskiel from Flinders University Evangelical Students (ES) teaches that living humbly, gently, patiently, and in love helps Christians keep the church united. Through Christ, His people are given gifts to serve others, showing His power and grace (Psalm 68:18) and helping the body grow and mature in faith. Today’s baptism reminds us of our shared life in Christ and calls us to take an active part in building His church. How are you using your gifts to strengthen the body of Christ?
Luke Watts shares in a slightly different style of service from the book of Malachi, seeking to answer the question, "What does it look like for our church to fear the Lord?" There is much to be confronted by in Malachi, but much to be encouraged by as well. Those who fear the Lord and speak to one another are counted as precious in his eyes. This recording includes a full reading of Malachi and some personal reflection readings at the end.
Every day we face two invitations: one loud and tempting, the other quieter and life-giving. Luke Watts explores how those choices shape us, why Proverbs 31 can feel overwhelming, and how Jesus offers rest instead of pressure. Which invitation shapes your choices?
Peter Budimir asks why a loving Father disciplines His children and shows how God’s correction is the feedback that keeps a wandering heart on course. Where is God redirecting you today?
From the words of Solomon to the life of Christ, Luke Watts traces a single thread: God's heart for the oppressed. He calls believers to see, to speak, and to act with the courage of faith. What would happen if we lived as though every need were our neighbor's?
Luke Watts teaches from Proverbs 17:1–17 that God made us for relationships, not isolation. Wise friendships begin with the fear of the Lord and find their fullness in Jesus, the friend who never leaves. Are your friendships drawing you closer to Him?
Do your words hurt, heal, or reveal? Darren Western opens Proverbs 15:1-14, showing how speech wounds or mends and how it exposes the heart. What habits steady your tongue, and what character sustains them? See how Jesus accepts, forgives, and by the Spirit helps us speak with wisdom.
What if the real battlefield of wisdom and foolishness is inside the heart? Luke Watts studies Proverbs to show that the heart decides long before the mouth speaks or the hand acts. Who truly governs the thoughts and desires shaping your life?
Will you listen as wisdom cries out in a noisy world? Peter Budimir unpacks Proverbs 2 and 3, showing how seeking God’s wisdom and hiding His Word in our hearts leads to life and blessing.
What does it really mean to be wise? Is wisdom just knowledge and skill, or is it something deeper? In this opening message from Proverbs, Luke Watts explores how true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and shapes the way we live today.
Luke Watts finishes up our series in Joshua by asking the question, "What does it look like to live a life of choosing God?" It's a life of contrast ( we're different, and that's ok), a life that clings to God (it is a relationship with God), and a life of commitment (a publicly displayed personal faith).
Darren Western leads us through an overview of the summary of victories the people of Israel have as the Lord provides for them in the land he promised, then the land allotments. Caleb in chapter 14 and 15 provides a wonderful case study of how we can live lives with true optimism and hope when we trust in the promises of God and align with his purposes.
Steve Early from SIM shares with us from Joshua 10 on the battle where the sun stood still. God had been clear in his purposes for his people in the land and his expectations of their faith, obedience, and participation. They had stumbled at certain points, but in this account particularly we see what can happen when we align ourselves fully with God's will and purpose in our lives.
Peter Budimir shares with us from the end of Joshua 8 of the covenant renewal at the two mountains, where Israel again were given by God a choice - blessing or cursing. Our choices to follow God or not should never be taken lightly, because when we do not seek God's will and way, we will be deceived ( Joshua 9).
Luke Watts continues our sermon series in the book of Joshua, this week looking at the sobering account of Achan. Our sin has consequences, and when we live out of line with God's commands, trusting our desires more than his promises, we will destroy ourselves and cause suffering for others. We need mercy and grace, and we have access to forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ!
Stepping away from our Joshua study, Luke Watts shares from 2 Samuel 22:29-31. He speaks from the heart about how God meets us in times of difficulty, turning darkness into light and giving the strength we need to keep going.
Darren Western shares with us about the fall of Jericho in our Family Service with our kids church participating in a demonstration of what it may have been like when the walls fell down. God fights for his people and keeps his promises.
Have you forgotten what God brought you through? In this message from Joshua 4 - 5:1, Luke Watts unpacks the meaning of the memorial stones and challenges us to remember God’s faithfulness, prepare for His promises, and pass on His truth to the next generation.
Luke Watts continues our series in Joshua, looking at the miracle of the Jordan River crossing for the Israelites. There are vital lessons for our faith here, as God invites us to participate in his promises, and the first step of participation is preparation - to be totally committed to the Lord.
Though easily overlooked, Rahab believed-- and it saved her. Luke Watts shows how one act of faith altered everything. Is your past writing your story, or is God?
Peter Budimir begins our new series in the book of Joshua, looking at the character of Joshua, but also of the story of God's people up until the point of entering the Promised Land.
Mark Peterson, Director of CMS for SA and NT shares with us to wrap up our missions month focus, what will it take for the church to go global? From Stephen's example in Acts 6 and 7, we see persecution spreads the Word of God, that we must never try to contain God, and that God will judge
Mission Month continues with Acts 2. The Spirit came with power, just as Jesus promised. That power wasn’t just for the early church-- it’s for us, and it’s for the mission we’re still called to carry.
Dr Les Crawford from Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry shares with us about the wonderful mercy of God that extends to all through Jesus, and how none of God's promises to his people will ever fail or end.
Will Hall from Compassion joins us to share on the theme of Jesus' beautiful anger that motivated his healing of the man in Mark 3.
Luke Watts shares with us from Luke 8 on how Jesus changes lives, those who are desperate and fearful, he transforms.
Luke Watts brings another message in our series from Luke's Gospel examining how Jesus changes lives. This week the focus is on the man of the tombs from Luke 8, and how Jesus transforms people in desperate places, but also the warning that while most of us may not be demon possessed, there is still great danger in loving things in this world more than Jesus, as the people of the city did.
Luke Watts shares with us from Luke 8 about the only way to be truly changed by Jesus, to become part of his family - you must hear and do God's Word. Jesus has not just come to be part of your life, but your whole life, and he is worthy!
Darren Western shares from Luke 7 about the worshipping woman who has her life changed by Jesus in a powerful way.
Paul Powell shares his personal story of how Jesus has changed his life and the reality of the Resurrection from Luke's account, how we now have peace, purpose, and power.
Luke Watts shares our last sermon in the series of discipleship we have had through Term 1. This week our focus is on Christ, and how he forms us to be like himself and apply the work he has completed and promised to fulfil in us in the community of the church, his body. Our meeting together is essential and must be: intentional, habitual, and expectant.
Darren Western shares with us in our discipleship series on how the Spirit helps us with courage and power to do what God has called us to do.
In this message from Romans 12, Luke Watts explores how spiritual gifts play a vital role in our walk as disciples of Jesus.
Faith without action is empty. Peter Budimir walks through Acts 2:42-47, teaching how competency strengthens your walk and witness.
Luke Watts continues to shares in our discipleship series on how a disciple of Jesus should live. Followers of Jesus are meant to embody Christ in their unity, humility, and maturity.
Luke Watts continues our series on discipleship, focussing on what a disciple must believe.
Peter Budimir continues our discipleship considering all the wonderful assurances a follower of Jesus can have.
One of our Elders, Darren Western, starts off our new series on the essentials of discipleship where we will be focussing on the Great Commission of Jesus to Go and make disciples. When we see the necessity to go as Jesus did, and baptise, and teach, we will begin to enter God's plan to change the world, one person at a time! We are beginning with asking the question, how can I become a disciple? We must be born again.
Luke Watts finishes up our series on Ezra-Nehemiah with a focus on Nehemiah 8:1-12. We are prone to drifting off course, it is God's Word that can realign us and bring us joy.
Luke Watts shares from Nehemiah 4, looking at how if we are to build things that last, we must build on something that will last, with people of the same mind, and with active prayer.
Peter Budimir shares from Nehemiah's life and prayer about the kind of life and approach to God necessary to grow and build anything of value in life.
Join us as Luke Watts talk about Ezra 7:1-28 and discover how humility before God leads to a life of obedience and purpose. Learn from Ezra's example of trusting God's sovereignty and seeking His guidance in all things. Be encouraged to live humbly, knowing that God's hand is at work in your life.
Luke Watts leads us in another of the "strange" gifts of Christmas. When Jesus came, peace came, but not peace like the world gives! Real peace is the gift God gives to those who believe in His Son as Saviour and Lord.
Darren Western preaches on the first sermon of our December series: "Strange Christmas Gift" in Matthew 1:18-25, highlighting the unexpected nature of Jesus' birth and God's incredible plan for salvation through a humble, miraculous gift.
Luke Watts shares in this one off sermon on how to develop a life of prayer from Luke 11:1-13.
Bek Western, Peter Budimir, and Luke Watts have a conversation about our series through Genesis, overviewing the main themes of Creation, Curse, and Covenant any why these things are so essential to our faith today.
Blessings, Forgiveness and True Rest are available to those who build their lives on the promises of God.
Luke Watts continues with our focus on the life of Joseph, seeing how the Lord's presence transforms our suffering, and helps us escape temptation.
Darren Western continues our look at the life of Jacob, overviewing his life and seeing how God's promises are fulfilled, trusted, and revealed.
We continue our series in Genesis overviewing the lives of the people to whom God's enduring promise was given. In this sermon, Luke Watts leads us in focussing on Jacob, especially his dream at Bethel and how God's confirmation of his promise to him transforms him to a man who would scheme his way to blessing to someone who trusts in the Lord to provide.
Luke Watts continues our series through Genesis 23-50 overviewing how God's promise is lived out in those who receive it. This week the focus is Isaac.
Join us as we reflect on God's faithfulness in Isaac and Rebekah's story from Genesis 24:1-28
Darren Western finishes up our series on 1 Corinthians, seeing how Paul calls the Corinthians (and us) to consider generosity, hospitality, humility, and amity as the end of result of being grounded in the truths and power of the Gospel. Like a good recipe with the right ingredients and method, the end result cannot be accomplished in our lives with the right application of the Gospel in our lives and church.
Luke Watts shares with us further on the victory and hope we have in Christ, and the great assurance of Christ's return bringing us what we need most of all - Jesus himself.
Peter Budimir starts our short series in 1 Corinthians 15-16 on our great Resurrection Hope by opening up 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.
Darren Western leads us in considering the parable of the Good Samaritan and how to show compassion and mercy to others because God has loved us first.
We finish off our short conflict resolution series with a special Conversation Sunday service where a panel of our staff and pastoral team discuss forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation. Join Darren, Luke, and Diane as they chat about the practical implication for seeking to resolve conflict with the Gospel resources we have available.
Join us this week as we continue our "Fighting Fair" series! Prepare by reading Ephesians 4:25-32, and reflect on how the way we speak to others is a powerful demonstration of God's love and our calling as His children.
Mike Waskiel from Evangelical Students at Flinders University finishes up our Missions Month focus by sharing with from Acts 4:1-22 on the necessity of sharing the Gospel and how we get the power and boldness from God to proclaim Jesus.
Join us for Missions Month as we dive into Galations 1:11-17 with Steve and Terry Early.
John Warner from Bush Church Aid shares with us how to become and grow as a Christian from 1 Peter 2:22-2:3.
Join us for Missions Month as we dive into Luke 24:13-35 with Mirzabek Dosov. Let's uncover insights, build bonds, and uplift missions together.
Welcome Mirzabek and Zilina!
Join us this Sunday as we delve into 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 in our ongoing series. We'll also be partaking in communion as we apply the teachings from this passage. Come prepared to engage and reflect together.
Our Lead Pastor Luke Watts speaks on John 19 and Jesus' death for our Good Friday message.
Darren Western takes us through 1 Corinthians 4, looking at the 3 marks of Christian leadership & discipleship. Humility. Authenticity. Love.
Peter Budimir shares from 1 Corinthians 3 on the importance of our foundation in life and as a church, Christ alone.
We are continuing our sermon series on 1 Corinthians, asking "What does the church in action look like?". This week Luke Watts shares from 1 Corinthians 2, considering what true spiritual maturity is: that we proclaim Christ, accept God's timeless work as revealed by his Spirit, and we show that we have the mind of Christ.
Luke Watts begins our sermon series on 1 Corinthians. What should the church look like in action? Join us as we discover a definition of church, give thanks for the church (even though imperfect), and see the need for unity in the priority of the Cross of Christ from 1 Corinthians 1:1-17.
Luke Watts shares the Christmas story without the stable, the manger, the shepherds or wise men. The One True Light that has come into the world is the Eternal Son of God, incarnated in great humility.
Les Crawford shares from Genesis 21 about God's faithfulness to Abraham and his family.
Guest Speaker Mark Kulikovsky shares from Genesis 19-20 about the consequences of our actions
Luke Watts shares from Genesis 18-19 this week about the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah and God's judgment.
Peter Budimir shares from Genesis 15 this week about the faith of Abram and God's covenant with him.
Darren Western brings us through Genesis 13-14 as we follow Abram's responses of fear or faith.
Luke Watts shares from 1 Corinthians 14 about everybody having a part to play and something to bring to the gathering of believers.
Steve Early from SIM shares from 1 Corinthians 13 today about showing love as a church to those around us rather than focusing on and abusing spiritual gifts.
Senior Pastor Luke Watts brings us through the second part of 1 Corinthians 12 as he speaks about unity in the church and spiritual gifts.
Mike Waskiel from Flinders ES shares from Philippians about partnerships with gospel workers and mission.
We celebrate our church's 5th anniversary this Sunday with a bilingual service in English and Mandarin. Senior Pastor Luke Watts shares from1 Samuel about how God has helped us this far - with Pastor Samuel Chan translating to Mandarin.
Our guest speaker, Tim Patrick from Bible College SA concludes our series on Ruth with Jesus being our Redeemer.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Genesis 9 about the renewal of God after the flood.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Genesis 5 about the grace of God in defeating sin.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares the Resurrection Sunday message about the heart of the resurrection.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Genesis 2 about the glory of God in a marriage covenant.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford continues our series in Genesis with some Biblical perspectives on marriage in chapter 2
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Genesis 1 about stewardship and creation care this week.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Genesis 1 about a Biblical perspective on work.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from 2 Peter 1 & 2 about growing in spiritual truth.
Community Pastor Luke Watts starts a new short series on 2 Peter with chapter 1 this week.
Elder Peter Budimir concludes our series on 1 Peter by sharing about humility and having a servant heart.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from 1 Peter 5 about elders and their role in shepherding the church.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford explores the second part of 1 Peter 4 as he shares about suffering well.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from 1 Peter chapter 4 about the battlefield of the mind.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from the second section of 1 Peter 3 as he talks about the good life and how to find it.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford continues with 1 Peter 3 as he talks about the unfading beauty of a Biblical marriage.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from 1 Peter 3 about the beauty of Christian Marriage
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Acts 11 about the importance of church planting in step with the Holy Spirit
We continue our series on 1 Peter as elder Peter Budimir shares from the second half of chapter 1.
We conclude our series on the book of Daniel with Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford as he talks about putting first things first.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel chapter 11 about the God who intervenes in our lives and cares for us.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel chapter 9 about God's response to our prayers.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford starts off Daniel chapter 9 with Daniel's confession on behalf of his people.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel chapter 8 about the perseverance of the Christian in troubled times.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel 7 about anxiety and how Jesus Christ helps us conquer it
Peter Budimir continues our series on Daniel as we look at chapter 6 with Daniel in the lions den.
Community Pastor Luke continues our series on the book of Daniel as we finish chapter 4
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from the second half of Daniel 2 about the Kingdom of God.
We continue our series on the book of Daniel as Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from chapter 2 about the nearness of God.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel 1 as we continue our series on the book of Daniel.
We begin a new sermon series on the book of Daniel - Faith for Exiles. Today Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Daniel 1:1-7.
We wrap up our series on the Gospel of Matthew as Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from Matthew 28.
Join us to celebrate Resurrection Sunday as Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Matthew 28 about fear and the resurrection.
We remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross as Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Matthew 27 this Good Friday.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford speaks about the substitution of Jesus in Matthew chapter 27.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from 1 Corinthians about Biblical relationships and death, divorce and remarriage.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Ephesians about Biblical relationships between parents and children.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from the Gospel of Luke about a Biblical perspective on sex
In the latest from our series on Biblical relationships, Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Ephesians about marriage.
Rev. Dr. Tim Patrick shares with us from 1 Thessalonians 4 with Biblical principles about relationships and dating.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from John 15 about friendships in a Biblical context, using the friendships of Jesus as an example.
Today we welcome a guest speaker, Young Adults Pastor Oli van Ruth from CityReach Oakden as he shares about hospitality and evangelism.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford wraps up the Real Change series by sharing about fruit that lasts.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares with us from the Gospel of Luke about repentance and faith in real change.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from Luke 6 about the heart of things in effecting real change.
Community Pastor Luke Watts shares from Jeremiah 17 about living under the heat of life.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Luke 2:36-38, about the prophetess Anna and her story.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Matthew 26 - Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Lawson Hannaford shares about the vision for the church for 2022. This is a bilingual sermon in English and Mandarin
Luke Watts shares from Matthew 9 about the paralysed man coming to Jesus with the help of his friends.
Ministry Leader Luke Watts shares from Matthew 7 about why judging matters, and why specks, planks, dogs and pigs get a mention.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford wraps up this mini-series from Acts 2 with the church that prays.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Acts 2 about the church that remembers, and we partake in communion.
Lawson and Tom reflect on how we can feed ourselves spiritually by addressing our motivations and with practical examples.
Lead Pastor Lawson Hannaford shares from Acts 2 about the church that gathers, and why it is so important as a body of believers.
Resurrection Sunday - Turning the Tables on Jesus' Resurrection | John 2 - Lawson Hannaford
In this episode Lawson interviews Tom Edwards to explain how the secular progressive myth has failed our world in light of the COVID19 crisis, showing that our unmet desires can only be satisfied by Jesus Christ.
In this episode Lawson describes the 5 ways Cityreach Marion is responding to the COVID19 Crisis.
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Minister the word
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Shepherd the flock
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Care for the poor and vulnerable
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Train and raise leaders
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Pray