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Christ Church Youth
The podcast that aims to grow disciples of Jesus in St Ives, at home, and beyond.
Join Josh and a variety of guests chat about Jesus and what it looks like to follow him.
What does it mean to worship God? In this teaching, Sophie unpacks this important question! - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Sophie Thomas- Date: 13 September 2024- Event: Junior High Gathering- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
What does it mean to serve in humility? In this teaching, Em unpacks this important question! - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Em Streeter- Date: 22 September 2024- Event: Senior High Gathering- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
What does it mean to love each other? In this teaching, Kat unpacks this important question! - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Kat Pearson- Date: 15 September 2024- Event: Senior High Gathering- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
What does it mean to delight in God? AUTHENTIC (Living as Wholehearted Disciples) is back, and Zylan shows that one fundamental ingredient is enjoying the law of God. - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Zylan Anderson- Date: 8 September 2024- Event: Senior High Gathering- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
How do we live as one united people? AUTHENTIC (Living as Wholehearted Disciples) is back, and Jesse shows that one fundamental ingredient is "radical love." - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Jesse Baker- Date: 6 September 2024- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
Is life out of control? Is there any hope? BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the third talk from Josh, a message all about REAL LIFE! - Series: REAL LIFE- Preacher: Josh Hayward- Date: 30 August 2024- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch
What do you desire? Are you satisfied? BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the second talk from Josh, a message all about REAL FULFILMENT!
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Series: REAL LIFE
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Preacher: Josh Hayward- Date: 23 August 2024
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Location: Christ Church St Ives
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BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the first talk from Josh on the theme, REAL LIFE. Here is the truth: Jesus has much delight to offer. Have you tasted this delight? Listen to find out more:
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Series: REAL LIFE
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Preacher: Josh Hayward
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Date: 16 August 2024
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Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this talk by Roland at Senior High, we started to think about mission, living a life of boasting in the cross of Jesus. Do you desire to bear the marks of Jesus in all of life? What does that even mean? [Apologies for the audio quality]
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Series: Authentic - Living As Wholehearted Disciples
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Preacher: Roland Sebesfi
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Date: 11 August 2024
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Location: Christ Church Youth
In this talk by Ryan Tong at Junior High, we started to think about mission, living a life of boasting in the cross of Jesus. Do you desire to bear the marks of Jesus in all of life? What does that even mean? Check out the latest talk here:
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Series: Authentic - Living As Wholehearted Disciples
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Preacher: Ryan Tong
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Date: 9 August 2024
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Location: Christ Church Youth
Our new series, Authentic (Living as Wholehearted Disciples), launched at Senior High this week. In the first message, Britt looks at the first mark of an authentic disciple: maturity. In other words, they are transformed through meditation on the Bible.
Series: Authentic
Date: 4 August 2024
Event: Senior High Service
This talk launches us into our brand-new series, Authentic, which explores five marks of a wholehearted disciple. In this first talk, Jesse Baker talks about the first mark, maturity - living deep in the Word. Expect a punchy message that brings us to the foundation of joy.
Series: Authentic
Date: 2 August 2024
Event: Junior High Service
What does it mean to walk in surrender? In this final talk from Winter Camp 2024, Britt brings the theme home, exploring the faith of Blind Bartimaeus.-Location: Springwood-Date: 22-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
This is our final talk from our Winter Camp Series, Walking In Surrender – Mark 9-10. In this teaching, Jesse unpacks greatness in the world’s eyes and in the eyes of God.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 21-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the third talk from Mark Leong to find out more!-Location: Springwood-Date: 20-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
This is the third talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking In Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse speaks about the cost of discipleship. What is the cost? Find out more.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 20-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the second talk on from Mark Leong to find out more!-Location: Springwood-Date: 19-4-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
This is the second talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking In Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse teaches the second core truth: “We will not be saved unless we receive the kingdom of God like a child.” How do we do this? Listen to find out.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 19-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the first talk from Mark Leong to find out! -Location: Springwood-Date: 18-7-24-Event: Winter Camp (SH)-Series: Walking In Surrender (Mark 9–10)
This is the first talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking in Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse teaches the first core truth: “with God all things are possible.” Why does this matter? Listen to find out.-Location: Shoalhaven -Date: 18-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024
Is God at work in your life? In this teaching, Becki assures us that God is indeed at work in everything to save and deliver his people.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 7-7-24-Event: Senior High-Series: Hall of Flaw
Our Senior Minister, Nigel Fortescue, jumps into the Junior High pulpit to the end the term with a banger, teaching us that on an eternal scale, God has BIG PLANS for our lives. -Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 5-7-24-Event: Junior High-Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)
In this teaching, Josh Hayward teaches about the radical faithfulness of Hosea and the even more radical faithfulness of God to us.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 31-6-24-Event: Senior High Service-Series: Hall of Flaw
In this teaching, Britt opens with a warm word to comfort us, pointing us to the fact that God cares and provides.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 23-6-24-Event: Senior High Service-Series: Hall of Flaw
In this teaching, Brodie encourages us to remain steadfast in times of hardship, for the reality is that we live in a broken world full of evil powers. This is a call to remain strong in Christ 💪-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 21-6-24-Event: Junior High Service-Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)
In this teaching, Zylan points out the faith and flaws of Gideon, the Old Testament judge, to encourage us to pursue a wholehearted, active faith. Date: 16-6-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives
In this teaching, Josh Hayward, the former youth minister, dives into the classic story, Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Date: 7-6-24Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)Location: Christ Church St Ives
Are you weary? Is your spirit restless? In this teaching, Jordan shows how the promise of rest found in Joshua foreshadows the ultimate rest found in the ultimate man of courage and strength. Date: 2-6-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives
We have all been weighed on the scales of judgement and been found wanting. The key question is this: are you ready to stand before God on the last day?Date: 31-5-24Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this teaching, Luke shows us how God can use the painful, most heartbreaking moments in life for his good purposes and our ultimate good.Date: 26-5-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives
In this message, Taylor teaches about how God brought the all-powerful Nebuchadnezzar to a position of absolute humility, resulting in him praising God. What a wonderful story of God's humbling might!
Date: 24-5-24
Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)
Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this teaching, Josh shows how the amazing grace of God extends to the most unexpected people, including Rahab. How sweet is God's grace?
Date: 19-5-24
Series: Hall of Flaw
Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this teaching, Josh shows us that we can have an unshakable confidence in the God who saves.
Date: 17-5-24
Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)
Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this message, Jesse teaches about the pride and humility of Saul and David, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the perfect, humble king.
Date: 12-5-24
Series: Hall of Flaw
Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this teaching, Ryan show how God’s eternal kingdom gives us hope to persevere in our present world.
Date: 5-5-24
Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)
Location: Christ Church St Ives
In this message, Roland introduces us to the faith and flaws of Noah, a broken man who points us to the ultimate ark of salvation, Jesus Christ. Preacher: Roland SebesfiDate: 5-5-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Senior High
In this message, Jesse shows how God is behind the wheels of history, moving all things in accordance with his sovereign will. What a comfort it is to know that God is in control! Preacher: Jesse BakerDate: 3-5-24Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)Location: Junior High
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." In this teaching, Brodie Fortescue teaches about the secret of contentment in order to live a joyful life in everything. Enjoy!
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 5-4-24
-Event: Junior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." In this teaching, Josh Irving teaches about the secret of contentment in order to live a joyful life in everything. Enjoy!
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 7-4-24
-Event: Senior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
"The nearer to Christ, the deeper our peace, the stronger we stand." In this teaching, Jesse Baker, our Youth and Families Minister, sets Philippians 4 in the context of spiritual warfare and urges the teens to "stand firm in the Lord" no matter the cost. How do we stand as strong gospel soldiers? Listen to find out.
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 22-3-24
-Event: Junior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
In this teaching, Jordan Koster urges us to "press on toward the goal to win the prize" that awaits us in heaven. What is this prize? It is the ultimate result of our redemption: glorified bodies with Jesus in heaven. Listen to learn more!
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 17-3-24
-Event: Senior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
In this teaching, JJ (Jeremiah Young) urges us to "press on toward the goal to win the prize" that awaits us in heaven. What is this prize? It is the ultimate result of our redemption: glorified bodies with Jesus in heaven. Listen to learn more!
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 15-3-24
-Event: Junior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
What threatens your joy in Christ? In this teaching, Jesse shares about a bunch of killjoys and offers practical tips on safeguarding our joy in Christ.
-Location: Christ Church St Ives
-Date: 10-3-24
-Event: Senior High Service
-Series: Joy (Philippians)
In this teaching, Brittany, our MTS worker, walks us through Philippians 1:19-30, showcasing the sacrificial lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus.
- Location: Christ Church St Ives
- Date: 3-3-24
- Event: Senior High Service
- Series: Joy (Philippians)
We have two choices when it comes to faith: let go and let God or to exert energy and be disciplined. In this talk, Jesse challenges us to work hard to pursue a life of holiness, all for God’s good pleasure.
- Location: Christ Church St Ives
- Date: 25-2-24
- Event: Senior High Service
- Series: Joy (Philippians)
We live with humility out of the joy we have in Christ. In this week’s message, Rachael zooms in on the humility of Jesus and invites us to embrace the same mindset of Jesus (Phil. 2v5). Do you desire to live the humble life? Check out the message here.
- Location: Christ Church St Ives
- Date: 18-2-24
- Event: Senior High Service
- Series: Joy (Philippians)
Life with Jesus is costly. But the success of the gospel does not depend upon our personal misfortunes. In this week’s message, Jesse shows how God can use our weakness to magnify his greatness—and this is the perspective shift we need to remain joyful like Paul. Even though life is full of chains that drag us down, we can be joyful, for the good news is unchained.
Location: Christ Church St Ives
Date: 9-2-24
Event: Junior High Service
Series: Joy (Philippians)
In his heartfelt letter, Paul calls us over and over to “be glad and rejoice” (Philippians 2:18). This joy does is no ordinary happiness. It is grounded in the most wonderful story ever told . . . "Got joy?" Why not check out this talk from Jesse and encounter the wonderful news of the gospel! Location: Christ Church St Ives Date: 2-2-24 Listeners: Junior High Series: Joy (Philippians)
Relationships seem like they're everywhere! And so how do we approach that as Christians?
The Bible actually has much to say about how Jesus transforms every aspect of our life, including who to date, why we might think about getting into a relationships, and how to do that well. Please join us as Josh unpacks this for the last youth talk of 2024!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 26 November.
It seems like everyone is going to end up "happily ever after", but we know that sometimes that's not how it works. When it comes to relationships, or singleness, what does God say? We'll see that God gives much more value to singleness than we might think!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 12th November 2023.
It seems like everyone is going to end up "happily ever after", but we know that sometimes that's not how it works. When it comes to relationships, or singleness, what does God say? We'll see that God gives much more value to singleness than we might think!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 10 November 2023.
This first talk of the DEFINED series will help us think about our relationship with God, and why what he has to say is good! Luke Sadler speaks at Senior High (We missed the recording of Dan Lin at Junior High!) from Colossians 1:15-23 on how Jesus created all and transforms us, therefore he knows what is good.
This talk was given at Senior High on Friday 13 October.
This week, Jamie helped us to consider what godly friendships look like. As we looked into 2 Samuel 1:23-26 , the Bible shows us how we are designed for relationships, so we are to use them wisely.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 5th November 2023.
God created us male and female, and God's people love as he does. Come and listen as Josh helps us to unpack what the Bible has to say about our gender from Genesis 1:26-28 and Galatians 3:26-29.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 29th October.
The world has a lot to say about our bodies, and it can be pretty overwhelming at times. In our second week of our defined series (sorry the first week was not recorded!), Josh helped us to see how God defines our bodies as beautiful, broken, and bought at a price.
This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 20th October 2023.
For our Year 12s the HSC is fast approaching, and with that huge questions like "what do I do for the rest of my life?". Josh helps us unpack Mark 4 and consider the question, how do you make the most of the rest of your life? Maybe it has something to do with following Jesus... listen and see!
This talk was recorded at the Senior High HSC Service on Sunday 24th September 2023.
This week at Senior High, Chris joined us to open God's word! We looked at Mark 3 and how Jesus opposes evil and yet calls us family.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 17th September 2023.
At Junior High last Friday Soph showed us how in Mark 3, Jesus has the power to overcome evil.
This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 15th September 2023.
This week at Senior High, Britt helps us to see a bit more about who Jesus is. In Mark 2 and 3, we get a glimpse into the heart of Jesus, and his love.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 10th September 2023.
Join us as Sarah unpacks what Jesus has to say about the Sabbath. What is it? What does it mean for us?
This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 8th September 2023.
This week at Junior High, Brodie helped us to see that in Mark 2, Jesus offers salvation for everyone, even sinners.
This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 1st September 2023.
Finishing off our BIG FRIDAYS, where we've been asking "Jesus, don't you care?", we've talked a lot about Jesus. It begs the question though, is following Jesus actually worth it?
Pete Tong opens up John 6:35-40 for us.
This talk was given at Big Fridays on Friday 25 August 2023.
Week 2 of Big Fridays, continuing to ask the big question, "Jesus, don't you care?", Pete Tong unpacks what fear and faith have to do with the power and care of Jesus. Have a listen!
This talk was given at Big Fridays on Friday 18 August 2023.
Kicking off Big Fridays, guest speaker Pete Tong (Chaplain at Barker College) opened up Mark 4 for us and showed us that Jesus is there, and Jesus really does care.
This talk was given at Big Fridays on Friday August 11 2023.
3 weeks into Mark, and people are starting to take notice of who Jesus is! In today’s passage we see; home vandalism, religious leaders giving side eye, and some of the biggest claims yet. Have a listen!
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 6th August 2023.
Following Jesus; is it something that we do just because we get good stuff from it? Or is it because of the significance of who he is. Let’s have a look at Mark 1 and see!
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 30th July 2023.
The news of Jesus has absolutely transformed the world to the point of shaping the western world. But what about you? Does it actually impact your life? Have a look at the start of Mark 1 and see that the good news of Jesus is life-giving, identity-defining, purpose-transforming and eternity changing
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday the 23rd of July 2023.
It can be so easy to see things, and want them for ourselves. Join us as we finish our Senior High series in the 10 Commandments, as guest speaker Josh Sawyer helps us think about wanting stuff, rather than Jesus himself.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 25 June 2023.
In a huge term of guest preachers, we're ending the series in Exodus with the wonderful Rach Lin coming to speak for us. The people of God here in Exodus are so quick to turn from God and his very specific instructions. Though we are quick to turn from him, God is slow to anger, abounding in mercy, and worth waiting for.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 23 June.
Our words show so much of who we are, and I bet we have all said things that have hurt people, and said things we regret. Jamie dives into the ninths command for God's saved people, Israel, as we spend time dwelling on how we ought to speak as people who God has loved.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 18 June 2023.
Our Senior Minister, Nigel, helps us see how good it is to have God wanting to come near us. Exodus has had much to offer, and the prospect of someone wanting to know us, to be with us, and to love us is beautiful. Let alone, when that person is the God who is in control of the entire universe!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 16 June 2023.
Jesus gave his life for us, so what should we do with what we have (or don't have!)? Luke helps us unpack the 8th commandment to show God's people how we ought to be living.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 11 June 2023.
As we comprehend just how BIG and GLORIOUS and HOLY God is, we realise we fall so far short of this. And so how could this huge God relate to us? Well join us as Em takes us through Exodus 24.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 29 June 2023.
That title got you, didn't it. The world we live in is super complex, especially when it comes to sex and sexuality. Often, what God has to say about sex (which is a really good thing, by the way) is almost directly opposed to the other messages we're hearing. So what does God have to say, and what is the good news for people today? Join us for Commandment number 7, "You shall not commit adultery", and hear what God says in Genesis, Exodus, and 1 Corinthians.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 4 June 2023, and was followed by discussion groups.
It's really important how we live, and there are links between who we are and then how we act! God gives a bunch of commands here in Exodus, but not after having said that Israel are his people and having saved them. The 10 Commandments are a great picture of what it looks like to live as God's saved people, so join us in Exodus 19-20!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 2 June 2023.
Ticking the boxes is something that's so easy for us to do. It can be easy to follow rules, but not actually care. So when God calls us to "not murder", it's not just not killing people, but rather not murdering in our hearts.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 28 May 2023.
God has just saved his people, so what is their immediate response? GRUMBLING! They'd rather still be in slavery in Egypt. Join us as Brodie unpacks Exodus 16 and sees God be kind to his people.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 26 May 2023.
It is so hard to love our parents, isn't it! Even when we know they mean well, sometimes they just don't get it! Ben helpfully helps us see that honouring our earthly parents is a great way to honour our heavenly Father, even if that can be complex!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 21 May 2023.
What is God famous for? Even if you've never been to church before, what would you say is the thing that God has done that he's famous for? Well in this part of Exodus, we see that he's famous for actually destroying his enemies and saving his people. And there's so much more that he is famous for. Have a listen a hear out how...
This talk was given at Junior High on Sunday 19 May 2023.
There is SO much in life that can make us feel overwhelmed. School, work, family life, keeping up with friends, church; all of these things are good, but hard. But God has commanded his people to rest because it is best for them, and gives us Jesus to be where we find ultimate rest.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 14 May.
Exodus has been super exciting so far, and now in Exodus 12 we will see that, somehow, a lamb getting killed means that God's people can be saved. And escape the enemy. Listen to what Pete has to say as he opens the Bible and shows us how a baby sheep can change everything for you.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 12 May 2023.
As we keep heading on in our series in the 10 commandments, Josh Irving helps us see that honouring the name of the Lord doesn't just involve what we do (and don't) say, but shapes our entire lives.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 7 May 2023.
The God of the universe is much more powerful than his enemies, even than the gods of Egypt. Join us at Junior High to continue with what's happening as God rescues his people in the book of Exodus!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 5 May 2023.
As we hit Commandment number 2 at Senior High, we're struck with the call to not make for ourselves images to worship. Because God, the creator, is worthy of all our worship and praise.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 30 April.
Join us as Jamie starts our Junior High series in the book of Exodus with a bang, looking at the holiness of God and how he has a plan to rescue his people.
This talk was given at Senior High on Friday 28 April
Join us as we start our series at Senior High in the 10 Commandments. Given in Exodus 20, the 10 commandments are a really significant part of the life of God's people in the Old Testament, and we're looking forwards to seeing how these words shape the lives of God's people today, who have been rescued from slavery to sin.
This week, Josh gives us a bit of context to the 10 Commandments, and shows us that GOD IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD. *Apologies for Josh's voice which was lost due to sickness and speaking on a camp.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 23 April.
As we finish off Revelation, we get to have a picture of what is to come forever: God being with his people. Join us as Ben finishes off our GAME OVER series looking at Revelation 21:1-8
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 19 March.
What do you think heaven will be like? Join us as Emily Streeter dives into Revelation 21:1-8 and a look ahead at what the certain future hope we have to come will be!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 17 March 2023.
Revelation is massive and has some seemingly crazy things going on, but the main message is clear; Jesus has won, and so hold onto him and endure. Join us as we trek through 8 chapters of Revelation (But particularly 13, 19 and 20) as we think a bit about why perseverance is important, and how to do it!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 17 March 2023.
Revelation is all about the victory of Jesus, and we see this here in Revelation 12! Join guest preacher Josh Sawyer as he unpacks a weird passage with dragons, floods, and a baby that wins!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 10 March 2023.
It can be hard to stand up for what you believe in, especially when it seems like everyone is against you. God knows this, and as he calls his people to life for Jesus and witness to them, he recognises that it can be hard and he gives hope and encouragement to keep going.
If you'd like to hear more about share life, head to https://www.christchurch.com.au/sharelife
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 26 Feb 2023.
We're getting into the pointy end of Revelation now, as we look at the 7 seals of the scroll the Lamb is opening. Luke takes us through these, and gives a gripping picture of the judgement you and I deserve. Fortunately though, this judgement is under the control of God, and he has worked to seal and protect his people.
This talk was given at Senior High on Friday 24 Feb 2023.
We're getting into the pointy end of Revelation now, as we look at the 7 seals of the scroll the Lamb is opening. Luke takes us through these, and gives a gripping picture of the judgement you and I deserve. Fortunately though, this judgement is under the control of God, and he has worked to seal and protect his people.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 19 Feb 2023.
Revelation 4-5 has a spectacular picture into the throne room of God. Join us as Rach unpacks some of the things from this section of Revelation, and as God challenges us to worship him for his work in creation and salvation.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 12 Feb 2023.
Revelation 2-3 has a section of the Lord Jesus addressing 7 different churches in Asia in the 1st century. Fortunately, it's not just messages for these guys back then but are encouragements and challenges for us 2000 years later, as we seek to live as Jesus' church.
We did things a little differently this week, and so if you'd like to follow along, pick one (or all!) of the 7 churches from Revelation 2-3, and ask the following questions:
- What's something you love about this passage?
- What is the characteristic in this passage from the vision of Jesus in 1:12-16, and what does that show about who Jesus is?
- What encouragements (if any) does Jesus have for his church? How can we be spurred on by this encouragement?
- What warnings (if any) does Jesus have for his church? How can we heed these warnings?
- How would this change the life of someone who loves Jesus?
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 12 Feb 2023.
Starting our GAME OVER series in the book of Revelation, there are some SPECTACULAR things about Jesus. See how great he is, and the 5 life changing reasons why this is so important for us!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 29 Jan 2023.
WISDOM IS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CREATOR
Throughout the pursuit of meaning in Ecclesiastes, we land in our memory verse, with the entire point: Fear God, Keep his commands. Follow Jesus. Forever.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on 18 Jan 2023.
WISDOM WITH LIFE AND DEATH
Life is great, so enjoy it while you can. But there's a huge problem; death is coming for each of us. Ecclesiastes has a small amount of good news though: you'll have to read it to find out!
This talk was given at Summer Camp on 17 Jan 2023
WISDOM AND PURPOSE
If everything really is meaningless, then WHAT IS THE POINT? Ecclesiastes says that everything is meaningless, sure, but we then ought to pursue wisdom from God and the meaning he gives us.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on 16 Jan 2023.
WISDOM WITH MONEY
There's so many shiny things in life that we might want to try and live for. Ecclesiastes helpfully shows us that these things won't satisfy us and we can't live for these, but that Jesus gives us meaning which calls us to be generous.
This walk was given at Summer Camp on 15 Jan 2023.
WHAT'S THE POINT?
The book of Ecclesiastes has MUCH wisdom about everything. Join us for Summer Camp this year as we explore the fact that everything is meaningless, we're not the main character, and that Jesus is king!
This talk was given at Summer Camp 2023 on 14 January 2023.
'Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to him. So he went out and asked them, “Who do you want?”
“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.
“I am he,” Jesus said.
As we come up to Easter, Josh helps us to look into our last "I am" statement for the term, as we see Jesus arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 3 April 2022. Sorry for the delay in uploading!
Is Jesus a plant? Why does he say that he is the vine, we are the branches, and the Father is the gardener? Ben helps us to understand this next "I am" statement from Jesus as we look deeper into God's word and how we are to remain in him.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 27 March 2022. Sorry for the delay in uploading!
What is your version of heaven? Does it centre around Jesus? Or does it centre around something else? Jamie helps us unpack Jesus' next "I am" statement and see that God's word says that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 13 March 2022.
Jesus is the true way to life! This week at Junior High, Josh Irving helped us to understand this next "I am" statement from Jesus, and see how he is the only way to true life.
This talk was recorded at Junior High on Friday 11 March 2022.
As people seek to live long and healthy lives, Jesus is the solution to the problem of death and suffering. Josh helps us to unpack John 11 and what Jesus has to teach us about himself through this "I am" statement.
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 6 March 2022.
Rach helps us to think about what Jesus tells us in John 10. What does it mean that he is a gate? And who are the sheep? What does this show us about who Jesus is? All good questions, listen to find out!
Quick disclaimer: the recording starts midway through a sentence, sorry about that!
This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 20 February 2022.
Jesus is the greatest of all time (GOAT). In this week's "I am" statement we see in John 8 that Jesus says "before Abraham was, I am". Josh helps us to unpack this statement from Jesus and see how he truly is the greatest of ALL time.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 13 February 2022.
We start the year looking right at Jesus; who he says he is, and what that means for us. In John 8, Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life". Andee helps us to unpack this passage and encourage us to follow Jesus in the light.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 6 February 2022.
We start the year looking right at Jesus; who he says he is, and what that means for us. In John 6, Jesus says "I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." Josh unpacks this and encourages us to work for what will endure forever.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 30 January 2022.
Wholehearted disciples of Jesus who are on fire joyfully serve him and his church! Nigel unpacks Ephesians 4:9-16 to give us a perspective on what it looks like to serve because he served us.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 19 2022.
Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Nigel helps us look at what it looks like to follow Jesus and why wholehearted disciples love to share him with others. Nigel unpacked 2 Corinthians 5:6-15 for us.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 18 2022.
Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward got voted off the island and went home sick, but Nigel Fortescue continues the talks, this time in Hebrews 10:19-25 to see what it looks like to love one another as wholehearted disciples of Jesus.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 17 2022.
Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward continues in Philippians 1:9-11 to see what it looks like to grow in maturity as wholehearted disciples of Jesus. Following Jesus means growing in his love in his word more and more and more and more.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 16 2022.
Christ Church Youth are looking at what it looks like to be ON FIRE for Jesus this Summer Camp. What does it look like to follow Jesus with your whole heart? Josh Hayward kicks off the talks for us in Mark 12:28-34 to see just how BIG God is. Following Jesus means worshipping (or magnifying) him with everything.
This talk was given at Summer Camp on January 15 2022.
Josh finishes looking at the hope of Christmas by seeing this hope guaranteed in the person of Jesus. 1 Peter 1 speaks of a hope that God has given his people that can never perish, spoil or fade, and we know this is the living hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus!
This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December
Rach continues Youth Carols by looking at the way the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of a long time waiting for hope. Zechariah's song in Luke 1 speaks beautifully of the way God is bringing hope to people on that first Christmas.
This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December.
Josh kicks off Carols in the Old Testament, looking at Isaiah 11 and the promises that God had made to a people that, like us today, need hope.
This talk was given at Youth Carols on Friday 10 December.
Josh and Rach reflect further on Genesis 11 and what this has to say about human pride, as well as what it looks like to live with humility because of Jesus.
People absolutely LOVE to make a name for themselves, which is interesting because we were created to make a name for God. Andee helps us see that Genesis 11 gives us a beautiful picture of humanity banding together to glorify themselves and God acting swiftly to take this seriously.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 28 November.
After the flood God used to bring destruction, and having saved a few people through this, humanity had a fresh start. Would they live for God, or turn back to the old sinful ways? Have a read of Genesis 9 and listen to this to find out!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 21 November.
Josh and Rach chat through some more implications of human wickedness, God's destruction, and the mercy he shows to his people!
The classic story of Noah's ark is definitely a bit different to what we might remember it as kids! Rach helps unpack what God actually says in Genesis 6-8 about the way God responds to human wickedness with destruction, while also giving mercy to those who were righteous.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 12 November.
Josh and Rach think a little further about Genesis 4 and some of the things it raises about the character of God, and the way that he treats sin.
God is a God who takes sin seriously! The way that God deals with sin shows a lot about who he is, that he is a God of justice yet also mercy. Have a listen to what Genesis 4 has to say about this!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 5 November 2021.
Josh and Rach chat about Genesis 3 where we see sin and it's consequences, as well as something crucial that was left unaddressed in the talk on the weekend. Listen to check it out!
Sin is bad. That's a fact. Genesis 3 speaks of how humanity have chosen to reject God, and some of the problems that this brings for all of us. Fortunately, the ultimate problem has a solution (Hello, Jesus).
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 31 October.
God has a lot to say in Genesis 2 about many important things! Josh and Rach chat about why it's important that we listen closely to God's Word in the crowd of voices that our world speaks to us, and then some of the good and true things that he shows us about being made in his image, being made male and female, and marriage (and singleness!).
Rosie unpacks some of the very big questions that the first part of Genesis asks us: since we're made in the image of God, what does that say about being made male and female, how do males and females relate together, and what the heck is marriage?
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 22 October.
Josh and Rach have a chat through what it means to have value as people who are made in the image of God. There are some topics discussed that might bring up things that would be helpful to chat to your leaders or parents about afterwards, so please have that in mind!
Humanity are pretty spectacular. Every wondered why that is? Genesis has the answer for us: it's because we are made in God's image. We have value because God has made us in his image.
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 15 October.
Josh and Rach are back for another term, looking forward to another term of DEBRIEF: reflecting on what God has been saying in our groups and services throughout the past week. Genesis 1 is where we're at today, following the start of our SEASON ONE series. They reflect on how God has been at work in creation, as well as briefly chatting about some of the conversation surrounding science and God!
In the beginning, God made the heavens and Earth. This might be something you've heard a lot, or something you've not heard before. Josh takes us on a short journey through some reflections about the first chapter in the Bible, understanding more about the God of the Bible, our wonderful creator.
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 8 October, 2021.
Josh and Andee reflect on speaking to God, and Jesus' words in John 11:1-13. The relationship we have with Jesus and an ability to communicate with him is beautiful, and reflecting on how Jesus calls us to pray will hopefully be helpful for you!
Following Jesus shapes every single aspect of our lives as Christians, and it means we have a relationship with God! A key part of that relationship (other than listening, which we looked at last week) is speaking to God in prayer! Josh reflects on Luke 11:1-13 on what a relationship with Jesus will mean for the way that we pray.
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 17 September 2021.
Josh is joined by a SPECIAL GUEST (wow) and they chat about listening to God as part of being in a relationship with him, reflecting on some of the things that Psalm 119 talks about.
Part of following Jesus 24/7 is having a relationship with him 24/7! And a key part of that relationship is listening to him: spending time getting to know him, and hearing his Word. Josh reflects on Psalm 119:97-104 some key characteristics of God's Word, and how we can be listening to him!
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 10 September 2021.
Josh and Rach have a chat about what following Jesus 24/7 means for loving our families. It can definitely be hard sometimes! They also discuss some of the complexities of the word "submit" as used in the Colossians 3 passage we look at. fun!
Followers of Jesus have been loved by God to love God and others. But does that include our families??? Answer: Yes. Rach unpacks Colossians 3 for us and shows why and how we can be loving our families well.
This walk was given at Youth Online on Friday 3 September 2021.
What does following Jesus 24/7 have to do with trusting in God for decision making? Great question. Josh and Rach chat through some of the implications of God being in control all the time, and the comfort and humility that brings us as we make decisions. They also think through the radical priorities Jesus gives those who follow him.
Making decisions is hard. But we all have to do it! So how do we make decisions while trusting that God is in control? Will my decisions impact the future too much? Josh helps us see what James 4 has to say about God's control over the future, as well as how to think about the priorities in decision making based on how following Jesus shapes this.
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 27 August.
In a bonus episode (wow), Josh and Rach talk about the importance of persevering in community with one another. Jesus calls us to disciple one another and encourage one another, and as hard as it is, why we ought to push on in this. They also chat about some practical things we can be doing to build community in Christ with one another!
Words are important! Josh and Rach Mayrick continue the conversation about Speech from Friday, thinking through what following Jesus 24/7 means for our words. They look through Colossians 4:2-6 and reflect on the points that Rach Chan mentioned on Friday:
- We can use our speech to to tell others about our great King, Jesus.
- We can use our speech to encourage other Christians.
- We can use our speech to build others up, not tear them down.
We speak on average 16000 words a day. (That's a lot). What does following Jesus mean for the way that we speak? As we follow Jesus 24/7, and the good news shapes every aspect of the Christian life, Rach Chan helps us see from Colossians 4:2-6 what it looks like to honour Jesus with our speech.
This talk was given at Youth Online on Friday 13 August.
Josh and Rach chat Olympics, and what following Jesus has to do with sport! Building on the talk from Friday, they uncover a bit more what an identity in Jesus looks like and how this shapes our sport (but also video games and other hobbies).
SPORT**! It's something that so many of us are involved in, but not necessarily something the Bible is explicit about. So what does following Jesus say about our sport? Josh takes some principles from the Bible to help us see what following Jesus 24/7 looks like when it comes to our sport.
** Or knitting, or board games, or anything else that uses our time!
What does God say about caring for the environment?? Great question. Rosie helped us answer this question the other day from Romans and Genesis, and Josh and Rach now take this a bit further.
Further Resources: Is God Green? By Lionel Windsor.
Does God care about the environment? Should Christians care about taking care of this world? What does this have to do with Jesus?? Great questions. Rosie unpacks how the good news of Jesus and the redemption found in him isn't just good news for us, but the environment too.
Josh and Rach discuss what obeying Jesus and the authority he has placed over us looks like, flowing out of Youth Online Week 2. We looked at Romans 13:1-7, and thought about how obeying Jesus means obeying others.
As part of following Jesus 24/7, we obey the authorities he has placed over us. Romans 13 has much to say about what it looks like to obey Jesus and obey others!
Josh and Rach Mayrick chat through the passage looked at on week 1 of Youth Online for 2021 - Luke 14:25-33. They re-introduce our 24/7: The Gospel Shaped Life series, and what being committed to following Jesus 24/7 might look like.
First week back online, and we decided to head back to our 24/7 Series - thinking through how the good news of Jesus shapes every single aspect of the Christian life. Josh reminds us from Luke's gospel the importance of following Jesus, and the way that influences, shapes and affects every single part of life as a Christian, and that Jesus changes our priorities and commitment.
This talk was given on Youth Online on Friday 16 July 2021.
How do you live in God's community? Why would we want to live in God's community? Rosie speaks about a how to guide of living in God's community and the joys of getting to be transformed more like Jesus in a community. This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 20th June.
James speaks about being freedom fighters, that we as free people in Christ can be transformed to be more and more like Jesus. This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 11 June.
What is freedom? Is doing freedom doing what we want whenever we want? Josh helps us see from Galatians 5:1-15 that true freedom isn't found in doing what we want, but living the way we were created.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 6 June.
We're continuing looking at Galatians and how Jesus sets us free, and had a great opportunity to dwell on the fact that we are children of God. Hugh Craig helps us look through Galatians 3:26-4:31 and see our new identity which leads to a new relationship, a new life and a new home.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 23 May.
We're continuing looking at Galatians and how Jesus sets us free, and had a great opportunity to dwell on the fact that we are children of God. Josh O'Hanna helps us look through Galatians 3:26-4:31 and see the freedom that comes from being a child of God.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 21 May.
God is a big promise-making God, and a big promise-keeping God. As we keep heading through Paul's letter to the Galatians, we get to see how great God's promises are, and that there are nothing that can change these. We have so many things promised to us in Christ!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 16 May.
Paul is so passionate about people trusting in Jesus to be made right with God, and Galatians 3 has much more to say! Rach Irwin takes us through the start of this chapter thinking how we start, continue and finish the Christian faith through trusting in Jesus.
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 14 May.
God continues to speak about how the good news of Jesus gives us a completely new identity, and fully justifies us before God. Those who trust in Jesus have been crucified with Christ, and we no longer live, but Jesus Christ lives in us.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 2 May.
We're kicking off a new series at Christ Church Youth in Galatians - FREE. We're going to be exploring the freedom that the good news of Jesus has won for us. This week, Josh helps us see from Galatians 1 that there is only one good news of Jesus, and that we can't just pick-and-choose what we want to believe about him.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 25 April.
Rach closes our DISTINCT series from the sermon on the mount by helping us wrestle with and understand the truth, and how that shapes the way we look at lies. Matthew 7:13-39 presents the truth which then gives us the capacity to distinguish truth from lies.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 28 March.
Josh shows from Matthew 7:1-12 the relationship we have with God as Father, and how this distinct relationship we have shapes the way we relate to those around us. It means we aren't to be judgemental but rather go above and beyond in loving others to the best of our ability.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 21 March.
In a world full of anxious people and worrying about the future, Jesus says "Do not worry." Hear Rosie explain from the Sermon on the Mount why that is!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 7 March 2021.
It's easy to focus on the things that are in front of us, that we can touch and feel. But the reality of Jesus is that he is eternal and urges us to not be distracted by stuff and money, but focus on what endures. Josh walks us through this passage in our DISTINCT series on the Sermon on the Mount.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 7 March 2021.
It's easy to do things to be seen by others, but one of the distinct things about the Christian life is that we are to worship God in everything, and not just be seen by others. Rach helpfully walks us through Matthew 6 and helps us see the relationship with God as Father, the reason for worshipping him, and the reward we will gain from worshipping him.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 28 Feb 2021.
Following Jesus isn't just about doing a whole bunch of stuff and ticking a whole bunch of boxes. Jesus speaks in Matthew 5:33-48 about the importance of actually growing in our relationship with him, meaning we will go above and beyond in the way we keep our word, are unexpectedly kind, and radically loving others.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 21 Feb 2021.
Josh Holland takes us through Matthew 5:21-32, and helps us see that our sin isn't just our actions but what comes from our heart. God takes sin very seriously, so I hope listening to this will help you take it seriously as well!
This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 19 Feb 2021.
Ben continues us through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at our hearts as God's distinct people, and particularly how sin affects the heart. Jesus in Matthew 5 shows that anger and lust are things that aren't just physical actions, but reflections of our sinful heart. Jesus doesn't just demand and deserve our actions, but our heart!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 14 Feb 2021.
Jesus makes his followers people that are to stand out in the world and be distinctly righteous. Jesus himself is distinct because he fulfils the Old Testament. Josh helps us see these things and so much more from the next chunk of the Sermon on the Mount in our DISTINCT series!
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 7 Feb 2021.
Blessing isn't something we think about much, but even when we do we might have some wrong expectations. Josh kicks off our DISTINCT series on the Sermon on the Mount by helping us see that blessing from God is for a people we wouldn't expect, and contains what we don't expect.
This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 31 Jan 2021.
SUMMER CAMP 2021 - Talk 5
Guest speaker, Jonny Hann, opens up Colossians 4 and shows us the Gospel Centred Life.
This talk was given at Summer Camp, on Wednesday 20 January 2021.
SUMMER CAMP 2021 - Talk 4
Guest speaker, Jonny Hann, opens up Colossians 3 and helps us see what it looks like to live a Gospel Centered Life.
This talk was given at Summer Camp, on Tuesday 19 January 2021.
SUMMER CAMP 2021 - Talk 3
Guest speaker, Jonny Hann, opens up Colossians 1:24-3:6 and speaks to us about Proclaiming the Gospel.
This talk was given at Summer Camp, on Monday 18 January 2021.
SUMMER CAMP 2021 - Talk 2
Guest speaker, Jonny Hann, opens up Colossians 1:13-23 and shows us the Jesus Centered Gospel.
This talk was given at Summer Camp, on Sunday 17 January 2021.
SUMMER CAMP 2021 - Talk 1
Guest speaker, Jonny Hann, opens up Colossians 1:1-12 and shows us the Gospel Centred Life.
This talk was given at Summer Camp, on Saturday 16 January 2021.
Sex is serious stuff. Josh helps us see the reality of the world we are living in, who we have been saved to be, and how we can follow Jesus when it comes to sex!
The gospel shapes every aspect of the Christian life, including at home. Rory helps Junior High see how the good news of Jesus means we have integrity at home, we love our family, and we work hard for God.
This talk was given at Junior High on the 20th November, 2020.
Kang helps us see our ultimate future rest that is in store for us in heaven, and how that eternal perspective shapes the way we rest now!
This talk was given at Senior High on the 15th November, 2020.
Work is a good thing! Hugh helps us see how the news of Jesus encourages Christians to not make work and idol, and to not be idle in work.
This talk was given at Senior High on the 8th November, 2020.
God made us for relationships but they've been made difficult by sin.t Jesus brings hope by being the perfect friend and teaching us how to live well in our relationships! Rach speaks in our 24/7 Series about how the good news of Jesus shapes the way we view friendships and relationships.
This talk was given at Junior High on the 6th November, 2020.
Words are important. The news of Jesus shapes the way that we communicate, so that followers of Jesus speak words that are:
- Wholesome, not foolish
- Encouraging, not gossip
- Truth, not lies
This talk was given at Senior High on the 31st October, 2020
The good news of Jesus shapes the relationship that we can have with our Father who loves us. This means that we can speak with him 24/7, and grow to pray without ceasing!
This talk was given at Junior High on the 30th of October, 2020
Josh kicks off our new series for Term 4, 24/7: The Gospel Shaped Life. Thinking hard about our memory verse, Luke 9:23, we see that following Jesus is receiving grace, following Jesus is costly, and following Jesus is 24/7.
This talk was given at Senior High on the 25th of October, 2020.
The talk from Nigel Fortescue, our Senior Minister, given to Year 12 and their families on Wisdom. Good Wisdom, Bad Wisdom, and Best Wisdom. Bible Readings were 1 Kings 4:29-34, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.
This talk was given at the HSC Service on the 18th of October, 2020.
Jess speaks from Haggai 2 to Senior High about the purification that God gives his people.
This talk was given at Senior High on the 27th of October.
Rach speaks from Haggai 2 to Senior High about the purification that God gives his people.
This talk was given at Junior High on the 25th of October.
Tayla speaks from Haggai 2 to Senior High about how God provides a relationship for us beyond all expectations.
This talk was given at Senior High on the 20th of October.
Tayla speaks from Haggai 2 to Junior High about the relationship God has made with us and the peace that brings.
This talk was given at Junior High on the 18th of October.
Josh speaks on the first talk of our series in Haggai, "Beyond All."
God is beyond all priorities.
This talk was given at Senior High on the 13th of October 2020.
The second talk from our REACT Series, exploring differing reactions to Jesus.
Ben speaks from Luke 19:1-10 about how Jesus knows you're lost, and that he came to find you.
This talk was given at REACT on the 30th of August 2020.
The second talk from our REACT Series, exploring differing reactions to Jesus.
Josh speaks from Luke 18:18-30 about how Jesus must be number one.
This talk was given at REACT on the 21st of August 2020.
The second talk from our REACT Series, exploring differing reactions to Jesus.
Ben speaks from Luke 18:18-30 about how Jesus must be number one.
This talk was given at REACT on the 23rd of August 2020.
The first talk from our REACT Series, exploring differing reactions to Jesus.
Josh speaks from Luke 5:27-32 about how Jesus heals us from our sin even when we aren't good enough.
This talk was given at REACT. on the 16th of August 2020.
Mitch Everingham from St. Faith's Narabeen opens John 11 and unpacks the big question that we all ask - How can a loving God allow suffering?
This talk was given at HOUSE PARTY on the 18th of July 2020.
Mitch Everingham from St. Faith's Narabeen opens Genesis 3 and unpacks the big question that we all ask - Is God the Source of our Suffering?
This talk was given at HOUSE PARTY on the 18th of July 2020.
On the final podcast of the term, Rach is here to answer the following myth: God is just made up to give comfort.
What do you think? Let us know!
Claire joins us again (yay) and talks about how Psalm 13 is helpful for her when things are a bit hard. It's a beautiful prayer
What's the point of doing good things, if we're just going to be forgiven anyway?
Rach Mayrick is back to unpack why it is we seek to obey God.
Ben is a Year 9 Leader at Christ Church Youth. Check out how he came to know and trust Jesus!
Have you ever felt a bit distant from God, and worried that maybe he doesn't love you any more?
Rach joins us in the studio to bust the myth: "I don't know I'm saved because I don't really feel it."
“I have this spell where everyone falls in love with me. It’s good but it’s dangerous.” - Lauren Dewhurst, 2018
Lauren is the best kids minister in the world, get keen to listen about why she loves working with kids and sharing the good news of Jesus with them!
Simon joins us to bust the myth - Real Christians can't be sad!
(Spoiler alert: Christians can indeed be sad.)
Josh is literally just reading out spam emails that he's received. Please suggest more fun things to do via podcast lol
Rach is back for part 2 of God and Science! This time, tackling the question of Creation/Evolution!
Resources:
Article - Can A Christian believe in Evolution?
Book - 7 Days That Divide The World - John Lennox
The Christian message has beautiful words of true hope to those feeling alone. Rach joins Josh to chat about some of these.
If you're struggling with loneliness or experiencing really dark times, please check out Headspace and some of the amazing resources they have for free!
Literal Scientist* Rach Irwin joins Josh to bust the age-old myth: Surely Science and God can't work together?
*Her graduation was cancelled due to Corona. She's legit, it's ok.
Resources:
Science and God - Scott Petty
Has Science Killed God? - fervr.net
The last in the dating series. Claire and Josh think about helpful principles for choosing someone to date (in a very non-awkward fashion).
Have you also been raised to believe in a "Soul Mate"? Are you waiting for "The One"?
Josh and Claire definitely once again non-awkwardly talk about dating, as they bust the myth of "The One" that every Disney movie and fairy tale leads us to believe.
Josh and Claire embark on a three part series on dating. Get ready for the least awkward couple in history to share some wisdom about dating from God's Word. Part 1 grapples with singleness and friendship.
Aaron Abraham shares some of the wisdom and knowledge he's thought about at Year 13. He helps us think about satisfaction, and where some people look for it, as well as helping us see what the Bible says about where to find true, eternal satisfaction
Joey and Josh chat about Year 13, a discipleship gap year, and something you should all consider being a part of! Head to year13.net for more info!
John Dickson once said "I will eat a page of my Bible if someone can find me just one full Professor of Ancient History, Classics, or New Testament in an accredited university somewhere in the world who thinks Jesus never lived."
Is the Bible real? How can we trust it?
Josh chats about some reasons why we can trust that the Bible is not made up.
Claire Offord joins Josh in the studio to chat about Bible Reading, and a helpful method for doing it at home! Wooooo!
Liam is back! And we're talking once again about God being sovereign over all things, and addressing the myth that it is unfair for God to choose people.
We're joined by Social Media afficionado Lillian Buchholz, who shares some wisdom and truths with us from God's Word about social media.
Resources mentioned at the end:
Bridgetown Audio Podcast: The Case for Digital Asceticism
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You - Tony Reinke
EASTER SPECIAL - Soph Irwin joins Josh as we think about the myth "Jesus didn't rise from the dead."
There are 5 Reasons why we can KNOW that Jesus rose from the dead.
For more resources, check out the book The Case for Christ, and the website fervr.net
Em Booth joins Josh in the wonderful studio (mattress fort) to talk aboutt he joys and value of community from her own experience in youth, and how those authentic friendships have built her up for life as a Christian adult.
One of the biggest questions people have is about God being in control of all things - even decisions made by people. Liam joins Josh to see what God's Word has to say.
Josh and Rach talk about High School Scripture, and the joys and some challenges. Please be praying!
Welcome to the Myth Busters series! We're going to be talking about the beautiful truths of God's Word and how it shapes the way we live. If you have any suggestions for questions/issues we should address, please message us on instagram @youth.christchurch
Josh and Rach welcome you to the Christ Church Youth Podcast! This is a podcast where we aim to build disciples of Jesus in St Ives, at home, and beyond. We're excited to see what happens with this, so please join us for the ride!