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New life and a new way of living is a hallmark of being united with Jesus. Romans 6 shows us how this unity with Jesus is formed and what the fullness of this looks like. New life…. it looks good on you!
We want to sow our lives into the things God wants us to so that we can live out the life he calls us to.
Deans talks to James Bryant from Lead Different about Gratitude, planning not predicting & personal leadership
Iain Tait joins Dean to discuss 7 great steps that we can find peace of mind in your finances during a crisis.
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Rochelle Masters joins Dean to discuss mental health, panic buying, uncertainty, and lots of practical strategies to cope during this difficult season of COVID-19.
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Throughout our days we will have temptations that come before us. It's not always huge and dramatic, but Jesus wants us to understand there's an enemy of our soul who wants to take us towards things that will look good but will not be for our good.
God wants to be like a shepherd who takes us to green pastures. When we regularly begin to pray, "lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil" we open up space in our life where God can work. He takes us to still waters. He takes us into these wide open and wonderful spaces. That's what God wants for our life.
One of the best things we can focus on, that will help us most to live well, is walking in forgiveness. We come to understand that there's a dynamic between actually finding God's forgiveness in our life and extending that forgiveness to the people around us. When we do that, we find goodness and blessing from God and instead of holding unforgiveness, we can begin to pray blessing for others.
This next section of the Lords Prayer “Give us today, our daily bread” is the moment where the rubber meets the road for us. It’s an invitation to leave worry behind and trust God right here, right now.
The future may be uncertain. If you try to live in the future, your heart is going to be uncertain. If you can break that grip and say, “Father, give us today our daily bread” there’s incredible freedom waiting there for you. There’s peace. There’s an invitation to live in the beauty and simplicity and contentment of life.
Jesus says, when we pray to our father in heaven, we should pray "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!" He wants you to shift the focus of your life, shift your attention to this: your life is about seeing God's kingdom come here on earth as it is in heaven. It's a BIGGER picture of reality! And whenever we pray your kingdom come, your will be done, we're beginning to shift that focus of our lives.
We're all trying to stay well. We're trying to keep each other well. But, one of the greatest challenges is actually just how do we live well? through these challenging and uncertain times.
Phil and Dean speak on finding Peace through current times through the word of God. Mathew 6:25-34
Ps. Dean speaks from Mathew 28:16-22 on how we can engage the next generation in Church - and how we can lead them in a life of Christ.
Ps. Dean speaks from Mathew 28:16-22 on how we can engage the next generation in Church - and how we can lead them in a life of Christ.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from Luke 9:57-62 about committing our whole life to Christ and not looking back.
Ps. Phil speaks on renewing our hunger for God through 3 aspects. Becoming a Seeker, Welcoming Him gladly, and Behavioural Renewal. Scripture: Luke 19:1-9 (The Story of Zacchaeus)
Ps. Phil speaks on renewing our hunger for God through 3 aspects. Becoming a Seeker, Welcoming Him gladly, and Behavioural Renewal. Scripture: Luke 19:1-9 (The Story of Zacchaeus)
Ps. Phil speaks about having clarity of the soul in three areas of our lives. (Mathew 6:22)
Ps Michelle speaks on knowing our identity in God and being content within the way God made us
Welcome to Church Online. Enjoy this great message from Ps Dean for the last Sunday of 2019! “It’s important to be ‘reminded’, have our memories be ‘refreshed’ & ‘remember’ what God has taught us!”
We’re back to normal service times next Sunday, January 5th, with the new Big Pictures Series at both campuses.
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Lessons from 2019 to remember for 2020: 1. He can do more than you can ask or Imagine 2. Invest in the Younger, Honour the Older. 3. Throw the BEST Parties! Who can you get around your table? 4. Where might God be calling you to NEW Ground?
Ps Dean shares about choosing presence over present and contentment over chaos this Christmas.
Ps Ryan Clune speaks from exodus 4:1-17. ""Living a Fearless Life" and trusting in what God has planned for us and our future.
This week John looks at the colour green and talks about us being ready to go. Together we look at the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17.
Ps Michelle speaks from Mark 1:35-41 on being at peace in our world and finding our inner peace
Ps Michelle speaks from Mark 1:35-41 on being at peace in our world and finding our inner peace!
Ps Michelle speaks to us from John 8:1-11 about posturing ourselves with love in areas that we are passionate about.
This week Ryan kicks off a new series "Colour Your World". We are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. God is not a secret to be kept.
Dean and Phil discuss Luke 14, navigating the American cafeteria, striving to be significant, the confidence of Jesus and where we find our identity.
This week Ps Michelle looks at Matthew 20:1-16. Are we being "joy keepers" or sucking the joy out of life?
Dean and Phil talk about Luke 14 and the great banquet, 'Say Yes to the dress', party no-shows, the problem with the facebook 'interested' button, the importance of the wedding reception seating plan & more.
This week Ps Michelle looks at Matthew 20:1-16. Are we being "joy sponges" and sucking the joy out of life?
Dean and Phil discuss Jesus & parties, whether we should be the life of the party, functional theology & some CS Lewis chat!
Ps. Dean speaks from Luke 14 on what we can sometimes take for granted compared to the uninvited.
Ps Phil speaking from John 2:1-11 about joy, and what makes our faith attractive to others.
Ps Phil speaks to us from John 2:1-11 about how it is joy that makes our faith attractive to others.
We wrap up the Synoptic Gospels online series with a discussion on the importance of John & how the differences between the Synoptic Gospels inform our faith.
Ps Phil discusses the authority of Jesus. Also was ancient Israel successful in its mission to be a blessing to all nations?
This week Phil looks at the story of the paralysed man in Luke 5:17-26.
What is easier, to say "Your sins are forgiven" or to say "Get up".
Phil discuss the use of parables by Jesus in his teaching and how we can recognise, interpret and engage with them in context.
This week Riley kicks off a new series "New Ground". Together we look at Matthew 14:22-32.
Ps Phil teaches on Jesus' resurrection in the synoptic gospels & explains the differences in the accounts in those gospels; Matthew, Mark & Luke.
Phil and John have a conversation on 3 archetypes for Jesus in the Old Testament - Priest, Prophet & King.
In Part 2 of this online series on the Synoptic Gospels, Ps Phil discusses the context of Jesus' life and ministry.
Ps Phil begins a new online series looking at the Synoptic Gospels. He discusses 3 theories of the synoptic problem - Complete Independence, Marcan Priority & the two source theory.
Brenton speaks to us from Matt 14:22-33 about how God has placed great faith in us to do His work.
Ps Dean & Phil talk about the theology of walking in the way of love - clicktivism, the cost of love, Adam and eve & more.
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Ephesians 5: 1-2 NIV 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
What IS Love? Dean & Phil discuss sacrifice, giving not getting & making real, concrete decisions to walk in the way of love!
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Ephesians 5: 1-2 NIV
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ps Dean Recaps week 3 of Body Movin, about walking in the way of love from Ephesians 5:1-2
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Ephesians 5:1-2
1Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
This week both Ps. Dean and Ps. Michelle look at what it is to walk in the way of love. Together we look at verses from Ephesians 4 & 5.
Dean & Phil discuss consumerism, contending & why the church needs to FIGHT more, the merits of apple pie served cold vs hot and the need for the church to embody love and understanding.
Teaching Recap from Body Movin' Series Week 2 - What does it mean go from consumer to contender? Why must we fight for unity? What does it mean to bear with one another?
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Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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Ephesians 4:1-6 (MSG) 1-3 In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences. 4-6 You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.
Dean & Phil talk about radical individualism in Australia and the US, incarnation vs excarnation, borrowing soy sauce from a neighbour, fitbit struggles and the need to move!
Teaching Recap from Body Movin' Series Week 1 with Ps Dean - What does it mean to be the Body of Christ in this world? What does that look like? What does it mean to be moving together?
Ps Dean speaks to us from Eph 4:15-16 about how we as the church can move to our potential.
This week Ps Michelle looks at some of the defining aspects of Generation-X. Together we look at Esther 4:12-16.
This week we look at the Baby Boomers (born 1945-1964), a generation known for their innovation, improvement, leadership, excellence and empowerment.
This week we start a new series Wisdom of the Ages. The first generation we look at is "The Builders" (1925-1945), people who are known for their faithfulness.
This week Dean wraps up our Fearless series. We look at the promises that God had for the Israelites and how fear held them back from the promised land.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Mark 16:1-4, Luke 24:11-12,37-38,44,46-48 and 1 Peter 1:3-4,6,18-19 about the profound implications of the extraordinary event of Christ's resurrection.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from Luke 22:14-23 about what Jesus wants for us through His death on the cross.
Rochelle speaks to us from Philippians 4:4-9 about what fear is and how it can be addressed.
This week we continue our "Fearless" series and look at what it means to have fearless faith. Together we look at Daniel 3:4-18, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are challenged to worship a false idol.
This week we kick off a new series, Fearless. We are reminded of our worth to God and how that relates to being fearless. Matthew 10:26-31.
This week Michelle takes us through Galatians 5:13-26. We are all free but should take care not to use that freedom to indulge our flesh.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Heb 13:7 and 2 Pet 1:12-15 about how altering our way of life determines who we become.
This week Dean encourages us to look at the habits we have in our lives. What do we hunger for in our lives and how does that influence our habits?
Ps Dean speaks to us from Hebrews 10:23-25 about how to choose the right habits to get where we want to in life.
This week is Vision Sunday and we focus on what it means to be part of the body of Christ. Together we look at Ephesians 4:14-16.
This week Ps. Ryan Clune speaks about the Bigger Picture of The Avengers to help grow and stand strong in our faith.
Ps Dean speaks to us from 1 Cor 10:23-24,31-33 and Philip 2:5-8 about how to handle the freedom we have in Christ and this modern world.
This week we kick off a new series for the new year. We look at parts of the movie, The Incredibles 2, and see how it compares with the message of the Bible (Ephesians 5:22-25 and 6:1-4)
Ps Dean speaks to us from Isaiah 9:6 about Jesus being the greatest gift that we really need.
This week we kick off our Christmas series with Ps Ryan reminding us what the season is about. Together we look at Luke 2:11-16.
Pastor Dean speaks from Numbers discussing the implications that Craving for More has on our lives!
In our 3rd week on the series of Attitude Adjustment, Ps Ryan looks at criticism. What is criticism? How does God see it? Together we look at Numbers 12 and 1 Corinthians 13.
Ps Dean continues the series in Week 3 speaking about adjusting an attitude of Criticism from Numbers & Corinthians
This week we kick of a new series called Attitude Adjustment. Dean looks at what the Bible says about complaining and gives us a challenge for the weeks ahead.
This week we are joined by guest speaker James Bryant from Lead Different. He reminds us that we are all one with Christ and we need to be there to encourage and spur each other on.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from Gal 5:1-12 about taking hold of the complete and lasting freedom available in Christ.
This week Ps Dean continues our series "The Roar that changes the world". Together we look at Psalm 57.
Ps Dean begins our series "The Roar that changes the world" speaking from the Psalms about praise.
In the 4th week of our series on Daniel, Ps Michelle looks at Daniel's interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and subsequent the humbling of the king.
Ps Ryan speaks to us from Daniel 3 about how we need to choose what or who we will worship in our lives.
This week we continue our series on Daniel, looking at Chapter 2. Daniel is faced with an impossible situation which God has uniquely prepared him for.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from Daniel 1:1-21 about how we can be labelled by the world and by God
This week we have Rodney Olsen, the relationships manager of Compassion Australia, sharing with us. Together we look at the tale of the Good Samaritan and the challenge we are all given to go and do likewise.
In our third week of the "And they..." series we look at the leadership and character shown in Acts 6:1-7.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Acts 20:36-21a and Acts 20:24 about making testifying about God's good news the highest goal in our life.
Ps Phil speaks from Luke and the story of Jesus healing 10 Lepers about being People of Praise.
This week we look at Growing in Godliness. Together, Michelle takes us through 2 Peter 1:3-11.
On this final Sunday of the series, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday. Together we look at the greatest of gifts, the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-21).
This week in our series on Joy Unspeakable, Ps Phil encourages us to get to know Christ. Together we look at 1 Peter 1:8 and Philippians 3:4-10.
This week we start a new series, Joy Unspeakable. Together we look at Acts 1:1-10 and John 20:19-22.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from Luke 24:36-49 about unboxing the life available in Christ.
Following on from Resurrection Sunday last week, we kick off a new series called Resurrection Stories. Together we look at the story of Thomas in John 20:24-31.
This week Dean continues our series on 1 Corinthians, focusing on Identity. Together we look at chapter 4, verses 1-7 and 14-21.
This week we kick off a new series looking at 1 Corinthians. Together we look at 1:1-9.
Dr. Martin Sanders shares with us from Philippians about God bringing the best out in you.
Ps Michelle speaks to us from James 1:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:18-20 and Eph 5:3 about how to put a safe margin between yourself and sexual temptation.
In the second week of the "Margin" series Ps Ryan looks at how we can schedule margins in our lives.
Together we look at Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:33 and 11:28-30.
Ps Michelle speaks to us about the importance of having enough margin in our lives both financially and in our time.
Pete Roberts from Encounter Church is our special guest sharing on pursuing God through worship together.
This week in the Pursuit of God we focus on what it means to take action. Together we look at the story of Abram in Genesis 12:4-9
This week we kick off a new series called "The Pursuit of God". Together we look at how Abraham pursued God in Genesis 12:2-5.
Ps Ryan speaks to us from 2 Kings 5:1-15 about what can hinder God moving in your life.
This week Dean looks at leadership development. Our church needs a pipeline of leaders in training. It is up to us to multiply ourselves and build into others or to seek others to build into us. Together we look at 2 Timothy 2:2.
This week Dean focuses on evangelism and how Jesus approached it. Together we look at Mark 2:15-17.
Ps Phil sharing on Momentum Sunday from Corinthians about beings transformed by the presence of God. He also has some practical ways to grow closer to Jesus this week.
This week we have a special guest, John Mezbourian from Life Chapel Church, sharing with our church. Together we look at Luke 15:25-32, the parable of the Prodigal Son.
This week we start a new series called No Plus 1's. Together we look at Colossians 1:9-14.
Ps Phil speaks from Numbers about the Tabernacle - demonstrating the radical obedience of the Israelites.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Mark 6 about how God teaches us to persevere in all circumstances.
This week Ryan looks at how we cancel noise in our lives and make the time to hear from God. Together we look at verses from Mark 6 and Matthew 11.
Ps Michelle shares from Mark 6:30-44 about Jesus feeding the five thousand and how He provides in abundance.
We come to Momentum Sunday with 1 combined All-In service at Warwick Stadium, where Ps Dean shares on when God builds an army.
Ps Dean speaks from the story of Esther on how God INVITES us to be a part of what He is doing.
In our second week of Momentum, Ps Dean speaks to us about how we respond to challenges that we face. Together we look at the life of David in 1 Samuel 17.
In this final message in our Real series Ps Ryan looks at what it is like to live in confidence. Together we look at verses from 1 John chapter 5.
In this second week of our "Real" series Ps Dean looks at the question of how we identify a real follower. Together we look at verses from 1 John 2 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
This week we kick off our new series "Real". Ps Phil Ingham looks at what it means to be a real follower of Jesus. Together we look at 1 John 1:1-10.
This week Dean wraps up the 6 week series, "How's your soul". Together we look at Matthew 11:18-30. How should we handle pain and rejection?
Ryan speaks to us from Gen 2 about how to have a healthy soul instead of just existing.
Ps Dean shares for Vision Sunday, our 10 year vision, 3 year big rocks and what we will focus on in 2017. From crowd to community.. from rows to circles.. from classrooms to campfires!
This week Ryan talks to us about discipline, choosing between what you want know and what you want the most. Together we look at Romans 7:15, 18-19, 24-25 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
This week Michelle looks at how living for the approval of people keeps you from the purposes of God. Together we look at Hebrews 11:24-26.
Ps Dean speaks on Christmas Eve about being reconciled to God through Jesus at Christmas
This week Ps Dean talks about the story of Simeon - Luke 2:22-33 - and how he waits for what God has promised for him.
This week Ryan speeks to us from Luke 1:26-37 looking at Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel.
"In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God" John 1: 1-5
This week Dean looks at why we do what we do, why are we launching a campus at Merriwa? Together we look at Matthew 25:14-30, the Parable of the Talents.
Ps Dean speaks to us from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 about how God wants us to pray for God's Kingdom to come into this world.
Ps Phil speaks to us from Col 1:9-14 about praying to God in a way that causes an upward spiral of growth in God.
On this Baptism Sunday Dean speaks to us from Romans 6:3-5 and 6:5 looking at what it means to be baptised.
This week Ryan focuses on what it means to not give up, "Don't Tap Out". He looks at Numbers 20:1-13, where the people is Israel lost faith and Moses and Aaron missed out on the promised land.
Ps Phil speaks to us from John 8 about modelling Christ in order to be free from and release others from the shame and bondage of sin.
In this final week of the Launchpad series Ps Dean speaks to us about getting ready for liftoff. We look Numbers 13 where God tells Moses to send people to explore the land of Canaan.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Malachi 1 & 3 about bringing "our" best to honour, further and trust God's name.
In this second week of our Launchpad series Ps Dean answers the question "Who is the Church?". Together we look at 1 Peter 2:4-5 and 9-10.
Ps Phil begins the series in Matthew 5, discussing the Disciples Purpose from Jesus parable about salt and light
Ps Lauren Carroll speaks to Rodney Olsen about the work Compassion is doing in Indonesia and about our partnership in Malang.
Ps Michelle share from Psalm 139 that we are created in Him and are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Ps Ryan speaks to us from Psalm 96:1-13 about unconditional praise, changing our perceptions, focus and circumstances.
Ps Phil begins the Psalms series by looking at Psalm 1 and how in our live we have two paths but one journey.
Ps Dean shares the "big rocks" for the next 3-5 years as we celebrate our 40th Birthday
Ps Dean speaks about being a centre for renewal that starts with us and overflows to others!
This week Pastor Phil takes us through the book of Haggai. We look at how God's people were challenged to build God's house.
Colin Battersby from World Vision speaks to us about our "life filters" which can cloud our perspective.
Today Pastor John Ingham explores Jesus' claim to be the 'Living Water' referred to in John 7:37-39 and what this can mean for each of us.
Breaking bread. How will we shift from the altar to the table, a funeral to celebration and from individual to fellowship!
Today Pastor Dean investigates the deep meaning found in the Lord's Supper celebrated at the Lord's Table and what is speaks to of our past, present and future.
Sometimes we may not always see the big picture of what is on offer. We may accept fast food when a feast is available!
In week one of our new series "The Table", Pastor Dean begins with the big picture and we explore a series of scriptures that lead us to the point of understanding how and why God wants to meet us at 'The Table'.
Ps Phil talk from Luke 3:3-6 about living out lives genuinely like Christ, demonstrating God's love not only in speech but actions.
Ps Lauren updates us on WHAT we are doing through Global Impact and WHY we are doing it. She shares from John 2:2-11, when Jesus turned water into wine!
Ps Dean shares on Easter Sunday @ Warwick Stadium from John 4 about Jesus meeting the woman from the well.
Ps Phil challenges us to consider the question that Jesus presented to his disciples as recorded in John 13:12 - " Do you understand what I have done for you?".
Pastor Dean takes us through Paul's prayer from Philippians 1:9-11. Here we learn what it means to have a love that abounds in knowledge and depth of insight and how this can transform our lives.
Pastor Phil explores what it means to connect to God looking at story of Mary and Martha in the passage from Luke 10:38-42.
Ps Dean speaks to us from Ps 77:7-12 about remembering to look back at all that God has done for us as we look forward to the year ahead.
Pastor Phil takes us through the story of Simeon in Luke 2 and explores how we can find hope in times of waiting.
Today we explore what it means to engage with our World and the opportunities we have collectively and personally to make a difference across the globe.
Pastor Phil speaks to us from Luke 7:36-50 about what Jesus didn't care about and what He did care about. Jesus doesn't about our past, He cares about our redeemed future.
Dean speaks from Rom 12 about how all of us are called to go out of our way to play our part in making people feel at home in our church.
We hear from Jesus in the Parable of the Lost Son and how to welcome people to God's house!
Today Dean has a conversation with Rochelle Masters, a clinical psychologist from our Church and together they explore issues of anxiety, worry and unforgiveness.
Fathers, and everyone, can be givers of blessing. Hear from Ps. Dean speaking from Genesis in this special fathers day message!
Pastor Dean share on passages from Collossians as we celebrate Baptism Sunday across all of our Services.
Ps. Phil Ingham shares on the search for meaning in God's word by asking the questions: what does it say? and what does it mean?
Ps. Lauren Carroll shares on letting the Holy Spirit show you the meaning of God's work and how it applies to your life.
Ps. Ryan Clune answers the question "How do we know the Bible we have is even trustworthy?"
Ps. Dean speaks on the the frequently asked question 'What does the bible say about same-sex marriage?'
Ps Phil kicks off our 40 days in the word series with an introduction on building your life on the Bible!