EV Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Listen to sermons from Andrew Heard and the team at EV that focus on the Bible's life-changing message of Jesus.
Do not think you are safe in your religiosity! Andrew Heard speaks on the warning of Jeremiah 7, that God desires our whole life is shaped in response to his generous salvation.
We know how to quench physical thirst. We're far worse at recognising the thirst of our soul -so we dig our own cisterns, and they never hold water. Jez Reynolds preaches from Jeremiah 2, God's case against a people who walked away from the spring of living water, and the one who still offers it.
True safety and security is found in the Word of God. Grahame Fuller begins our series in Jeremiah -God's prophet warning of judgement to come, yet also the promise of God's Word that brings light and hope to those who trust in him.
Massive and mysterious - the transcendent God becomes a man. Grahame Fuller shares how God has come near to us in Jesus, displaying his majesty and glory.
God IS - he is unmade, not created, more bigger and 'other' than we can imagine. Andrew Heard speaks on the pride and foolishness of humanity, and yet the love of the God who steps into our world to save us.
If God is sovereign, we need to be able to trust him, as we are entirely at his mercy. Andrew Heard speaks on our trustworthy God whose intention was always to bless the world through the nation of Israel - bringing salvation for all.
Every other religion is based on 'works' to get to God... Andrew Heard speaks on the true way to God - by faith in his grace, bringing salvation that is for everyone.
The confronting 'bigness' of God and his sovereign rule. Grahame Fuller speaks from Romans 9 on the reality of the creator's right to choose, and his incredible mercy in choosing us.
Paul encourages the Roman Christians to know that they cannot be separated from the love of God. Jez Reynolds shows us how we too can be confident of God's love for us in Jesus, and take comfort in his love for us when times are tough.
God is with us in our suffering. Andrew Heard speaks on the suffering that is life changing and empowering, looking forward to our future glory with Jesus.
We can know the assurance of our status before God. Andrew Heard speaks on the blessing of being a child of God and what it means to be led by the Spirit.
In Christ Jesus we now have no condemnation! Phillip Jensen speaks from Romans 8 on the two ways to live in light of the cross.
"I don't do what I want. And what I hate, I do!" Paul's words resonate with our inner struggle. Jez Reynolds shows us how they drive us to the solution to despair, and the engine for change.
A mother's love can be amazing, yet God's love for us is even greater! Grahame Fuller speaks on the incredible, sacrificial love of God for us, demonstrated in his son Jesus.
God desires to change your life! Andrew Heard speaks on the transformation we find in Jesus - freed from slavery to sin to live a life pleasing to God.
The letter to the Romans assumes that we are not naturally right with God. Andrew Heard gets us back into Romans with the good news that we are saved from sin, and saved for a new life in Jesus.
What's the purpose of our life together? Matt Evans unpacks the purpose of God for his people, a purpose we each play a part in together.
We all have assumptions about work and purpose. Andrew Heard challenges us with the Bible, and God's view of work and how this should impact our approach to work.
Where is God in our world? Has he abandoned us? Jez Reynolds speaks on the joy of Easter - the declaration about who Jesus is, a dead man raised to life never to die again, Lord of heaven and earth.
Young people today have a dissatisfaction with what the world has to offer, a frustration to finding meaning and purpose in life. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jesus' surprising message of mercy and grace that bring true satisfaction.
We live in dangerous times, where ordinary life dulls us to what is most important. Andrew Heard speaks on Jesus' words, warning of complacency instead of being ready for the coming kingdom of God.
Jesus tells a parable to help us understand the terrible reality of hell. Grahame Fuller shares Jesus' words that bring us rescue from hell, trusting him with your life now and eternally.
The prodigal son may be the "greatest story ever told". It speaks to our own experiences of regret, broken relationships, hope and disappointment. In this sermon, Jez Reynolds unpacks the beautiful message Jesus reveals about God, a Father who welcomes the lost home and invites us to experience the joy of a restored relationship with him.
Jesus tells a parable of an invitation to the feast of heaven. Jez Reynolds shares that the kingdom of God is here, ready now, and the invitation requires a response today.
As Jesus teaches the crowd in Luke, he corrects one of the biggest dangers of our culture. Andrew Heard speaks on how we should view this life and eternity in light of Jesus' teaching.
Jesus taught his followers to pray. Grahame Fuller reminds us that prayer is central to our trust in God and we are encouraged to rely on him by asking.
Andrew Heard begins our second series in Luke's gospel, with the message that Jesus came to proclaim the good news about the Kingdom of God. And the challenge for us to be "all in" in following him.
It feels like the world is unravelling... war and conflict, political unrest, natural disaster, economic inequality, anxiety, abuse and personal trauma. Grahame Fuller shares who is powerful enough, good enough, and wise enough to make a difference - Jesus.
When you can't find meaning, what is the point of life at all? Andrew Heard speaks on the preciousness of life, that your life matters to God, and the choice we have in responding to him.
Andrew Heard speaks on what Jesus does and who he is, that can so immensely change us and reframe our relationships with each other and with him.
The worries, troubles, and burdens of life can sometimes overwhelm us. Jez Reynolds speaks from Jesus' words in the Bible that offer us something more, making a difference today and for eternity.
A right view of God is probably a lot bigger than your current view! Andrew Heard takes us through the book of Job, to see the bigger view of God and how this should shape our lives.
Grahame Fuller reminds us as Christians, of the importance of the single-minded pursuit of knowing God - especially as we look towards heaven.
Not all religions are the same, and not all are about love. Andrew Heard shares from Romans our failure to understand that we are all deeply flawed, and all need saving from our sin.
Have you arrived at a place where you are right with God? Andrew Heard speaks on the wonderful grace that brings us ongoing peace with God.
"Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness." Jez Reynolds explains from Romans 4 that anyone can come to God through faith and inherit "the world" - everything!
Andrew Heard speaks on the hope we have in God of the universe, who in his love and mercy justifies us - the ungodly.
God offers us the most amazing gift! Jez Reynolds shares about the undeserved, free gift that God gives us - made righteous, to be with him for eternity.
We are all naive about our real standing before God - there is no one who does good, not even one... Grahame Fuller helpfully explains from the book of Romans how the taint of sin infiltrates our whole lives, but also points to the hope of Jesus.
We desire justice, yet do not fear the coming judgement of God.Jez Reynolds speaks on the true sinful state of humanity and yet God's kindness, forbearance, and patience leading us into repentance.
Of all the problems we face as humans, is there one that overarches all the rest? Andrew Heard unpacks the Bible's answer from Romans 1
Grahame Fuller speaks on Paul's unashamed declaration of the gospel message - it's the power of God to bring salvation for all! And that we too are encouraged and spurred on to do the same.
Andrew Heard opens up the introduction of the greatest letter ever written to show how all of life centres on Jesus.
God's love for us is bigger than we imagine! Roger Burgess speaks from Isaiah 54 on the Bible's big plan of God's deep love, and how we can participate in this together as his church.
Communion, or The Lord's Supper, has long been a point of discussion across churches. This week, Andrew Heard helps us think clearly about what it truly means, why it matters, and how it shapes our life together as followers of Jesus.
God directs all things toward his plan - so why pray? From Hezekiah's story, Jez Reynolds shows how prayer expresses our dependence on the Lord and is used by him to accomplish his great purposes.
The Bible holds out comfort and hope for all who live under the shadow of death. Jez Reynolds shows how even in the darkest days of Israel's history, God determined to breathe life into his people-and how he offers that same life for us today in Jesus.
What sort of person does God accept as his friend? Grahame Fuller speaks from 2 Kings 5 where we see who is far from God and who is near.
It's a very human experience to live with doubts about the reality of God. Andrew Heard speaks on the nation of Israel in 2 Kings, who like many in our culture, were happy to live with "no God". Yet the God of life and death is patient and bears with them, and us, showing himself to us in Jesus.
Like Ahab in 1 Kings, we'd rather live with lies, than hear the hard truth about ourselves. Andrew Heard challenges us to confront the reality of our human nature, and trust in God's mercy, seeking a new life in him.
Elijah, the faithful prophet of 1 Kings, showed great zeal for the Lord. Grahame Fuller helps us understand when religious zeal is good, when it is bad, and what this looks like for us today.
1 Kings 11 and 12 sees the next generation of kings divide the nation and lead the people away from God. Andrew Heard speaks on the lessons of the Old Testament kings and the hope of the future true King, Jesus.
The Bible has lots to say about a life lived well. Jez Reynolds speaks from 1 Kings of Solomon the wisest fool that ever lived.
1 & 2 Kings continues the unfolding story of the Kingdom of Israel. Andrew Heard begins our series with the life lessons, God lessons and the bigger picture to be seen in this ancient history.
Andrew Heard leads us through Daniel 7, a chapter filled with vivid dreams and powerful visions. In a world where chaos can feel in control, we're reminded that God still reigns. We're encouraged to read the Old Testament through the lens of Christ, to stay prayerful and alert, and to remember that God's delay is not inaction, but mercy - holding the door open for salvation.
What does it look like to live faithfully in a place that isn't truly home? As we look at the book of Daniel, Graham Fuller explores how one man's humble loyalty to God stands as a challenge for us today, especially in a world that makes compromise feel comfortable.
Who is God to you? Dan Ford takes us through the final chapter of 1 Peter, showing the link between our view of God and our ability to trust and obey Him through suffering.
To live in this world as Christians following Jesus is to go against the flow. Andrew Heard speaks on the expectation of suffering as we stand aligned with Jesus, knowing this is not your home.
Our time on earth is precious and short. From 1 Peter 4, Grahame Fuller encourages us to pray, love, invite and serve in a way that shows the new life we've come to in Christ.
The way of Jesus subverts the way of the world and empowers us to love generously and even lose willingly. Jez Reynolds tackles one of the hardest passages in the Bible to reveal its powerful message for embracing the upside down lives that Jesus calls us to.
1 Peter chapter 3 encourages and challenges us with big truths about who we are as men and women. Andrew Heard shares the Bible's wisdom on marriage that brings something much better than any alternative our culture can offer.
Andrew Heard explains that the key to understanding Jesus is not that he came to give us an example of how to live. The key is that he came to bear our sins to save us.
God's purposes centre on Jesus as the cornerstone that brings stability. Jez Reynolds speaks on the chosen people of God who have heard and humbled themselves before him, and become living stones precious to him.
Is Christianity a set of arbitrary rules? Jez Reynolds speaks on how our desire to live a holy life, connects to our hope in Jesus and is pleasing to God.
We give thanks to God for motherhood, for the joys and the heartaches, and yet there are even bigger things than motherhood that form our identity. Andrew Heard speaks on the value and worth given to us by God, who created us to know him.
This world, and this life is not your home! As we endure hardships and suffering, the letter of 1 Peter encourages the people of God to look towards our true heavenly home. Andrew Heard introduces this series and challenges us to see God's work in our current trials and circumstances.
What does it mean to pick up our cross to follow Jesus? Grahame Fuller looks at the radical and counter-intuitive call of Jesus to lose ourselves in order to gain everything.
Our world reduces the Easter message to bunnies and religious curiosities...they cannot believe the unbelievable. So, is it true?? Andrew Heard speaks on the exalted Jesus, who is raised to life and given all power, and before whom all will bow the knee.
2000 yrs of the cross has desensitised us to its shock and scandal. Jez Reynolds takes us back to the 1st Century to appreciate the depths of God's love in his son humbling himself to death - even death on a cross.
Doubts about Christianity are not always an intellectual issue but often a deeper heart problem driven by sin and rebellion. Andrew Heard speaks on the doubts of John the Baptist and Jesus' response to him and to us today.
Jesus calls his followers to love in the most radical, unnatural and costly way. Jez Reynolds unpacks what it means to love our enemy, what it doesn't mean, and how we can do the seemingly impossible.
What Jesus says in Luke 6 doesn't fit with who our culture says is blessed and who is cursed. Andrew Heard helps us understand the context of Jesus teachings and what is true blessings, especially for us today.
The Bible brings us truths about life, in particular the importance of time and God bringing in his kingdom. Andrew Heard speaks on Jesus bringing in the promised new kingdom of God and the impact this has for our lives today.
Jesus' first sermon in his hometown started well but ended with him almost thrown off a cliff. What happened to trigger such a violent twist? Jez Reynolds digs into how the answer helps us see Jesus rightly and then ourselves rightly in relation to him.
There is more to life than the material, the devil and his strategy is a real threat to our eternal destination... Grahame Fuller shares that we can have confidence in Jesus as the Son of God to overcome the devil's temptation and fulfil his role of suffering servant for us.
John the baptist didn't preach a 'safe space' message to the crowd but challenged them with repentance that was evidenced by a changed life. Jez Reynolds speaks from Luke 3 on the good news this message of repentance brings for them, and us, as it points to the salvation available in Jesus. Is repentance real in your life?
Merry Christmas ;) Luke chapter 2 tells us the story of Jesus' birth, a fulfilment long prophesied about through the Old Testament. Jez Reynolds takes us through the place, the person, and the purpose of this account to lift our gaze to the big picture of Jesus and our salvation.
Why does the Gospel of Luke begin with John and not Jesus, a choice echoed in all four Gospels? Andrew Heard reveals that this is no accident but a display of God's perfect plan, preparing the way for Christ, fulfilling prophecy, and showing that God hears every prayer and draws near to the broken-hearted and weak.
The gospel of Luke is a carefully researched and investigated account of Jesus' life and ministry. Andrew Heard challenges us to see that the certainty of the Christian message points to reasoned and rational response of faith in Jesus.
Every person, in every culture has a thought or question about what happens after we die... and death is coming for all of us! Grahame Fuller shares from the Bible the confronting yet beautiful truth that we can have eternal life with Jesus.
Many of us don't know why we exist, yet we are constantly searching for meaning and purpose in life. Andrew Heard explores this question and shares from the Bible how only God can give us ultimate purpose... deep, true, and meaningful existence that's bigger than us.
The question of suffering is one that every generation asks. Jez Reynolds steps through the Bible's layered response and the comfort and hope it offers.
Why isn't it more obvious that God's there, and why aren't we seeking him? Andrew Heard shows us from the Bible in Acts 17, how God has made himself known, and the challenge to examine our own hearts and seek him.
The scriptures tell us that God loves us and wants to save! Andrew Heard speaks from the end of Luke's gospel, that Jesus preached he must suffer and die, and that this message must be preached to the world for salvation.
Where can we find security in our chaotic world? Grahame Fuller points us to the book of Revelation for answers, offering hope in uncertain times.
We live in what's often called a therapeutic age, a culture focused on seeking what makes us "feel good." But is that what we should expect from church? Or from God? Join Andrew Heard as he helps us unpack these questions in the final instalment of our 1 John series.
The phrase 'Love is love' is often used to define love in today's world, but what does it truly mean? Andrew Heard guides us in uncovering the biblical definition of love.
As we continue our journey through 1 John, Andrew Heard helps us identify the evidence of a truly born-again Christian and reflects on the contrasting situations we might encounter as a result.
The Bible's picture of what it means to belong to the Christian community is far richer, far more profound and far more important than most people think. The Apostle John gives a vivid picture of what it means to belong to God's church.
To have confidence of external life requires two surprising qualifications. Jez Reynolds unpacks how Jesus is the greatest of lawyers for the most serious of criminals.
As Jez takes us through 1 John, he reveals how we can have confidence about the future in a world filled with uncertainty.
Our society tends to have two extreme views about children; they are either 'everything' or a 'costly inconvenience'. Grahame Fuller speaks on the Bible's wonderfully positive view of children, that they are part of God's plan for the world and worth our investment in raising the next generation to know him.
The Bible promotes the most liberating view of sex! Andrew Heard unpacks this claim - surprising to many but relevant for all as he shows how our understanding of sexuality draws out deep things about what it is to be human.
Family is a good gift from God, but it is a terrible master. Jez Reynolds traces Jesus' teaching on the danger of family and the priority of the Kingdom of God.
Whatever your experience of earthly family has been, you were made for a far more wonderful, glorious, eternal family. Andrew Heard speaks on the heavenly father with whom we are made for relationship and by the Spirit adopted to sonship.
The Bible is clear that salvation comes from God by faith alone. Andrew Heard speaks on what the Bible says about baptism and why it is a fitting sign to be applied to infants of Christian parents.
Everyone wants to grow - or we should! But how? Colossians 2:16-23 raises the dangers of seeking growth through human traditions, rules, or mystical practices, which sound helpful but can actually be harmful. In Colossians, Paul shows us that Jesus gives us all we need for salvation and growth, and we see how it is that he grows us. Are you giving yourself to the normal ways that Jesus grows you?
The golden calf episode in Exodus provides us with a great warning and a great hope. Andrew Heard speaks on the character of God; his judgement and justice, and his love, compassion and mercy, both displayed in Jesus death for us.
The best human experiences are all about relationship. Andrew Heard speaks on the detailed Tabernacle given to Moses, where God dwells and makes a way for sinful people to relate to him, and looks forward to Jesus, fulfilling God dwelling in our hearts.
The Bible has some tricky parts that require us to trust in a good and loving God. Jez Reynolds helps us think through God's law given in Exodus and the principles that help us love each other well and live to please God today.
Western civilization is deeply shaped by the Bible, yet today the 10 commandments are disregarded as not relevant. Andrew Heard speaks on the 10 special "words" of God that help us understand who he is and how we should respond to him.
God wants Israel as his treasured possession. Jez Reynolds takes us through the covenant with Israel mediated by Moses at Mt Sinai, that also points to the need for a better new covenant found in Jesus.
Who is God and how should we respond to him? Mike Austin speaks from Exodus 14 - 18 and shows us how God's people in Exodus react to their rescue from slavery, and why it matters for us today.
The 'pass over' described in Exodus is a scale model of the even greater rescue we have in Jesus. Grahame Fuller speaks on the final plague of death in Egypt where the Passover lamb points to Jesus blood sacrifice for our salvation.
The Exodus rescue is a picture of the even greater rescue to come. Andrew Heard speaks on the sovereignty of God, his desire to reveal himself to us, and his mercy to save us.
Who is the LORD? God reveals his name to Moses at the burning bush "I Am who I Am". Jez Reynolds digs into what we learn about God as the unchanging, unimaginable, eternal and yet personal God of the universe.
The drama of the great rescue in Exodus brings us a glimpse of the even bigger plan of salvation for God's people in Jesus. Andrew Heard begins this series in Exodus with a reminder of God's mercy to us, which he began before we could even ask.
Christians don't grow in godliness through the Law of Moses - we're free! Ben Broadfoot shares from Galatians, that we grow by doing the things of the Spirit, day after day, simply and humbly, trusting God to transform us as we continue.
The teachings on money in 1 Timothy 6 don't make sense to people who think this life is all there is. But the passage shows us there's a life that's truly life coming, and this changes our whole approach to money.
The Bible presents a shape to our lives together as men and women that honours the differences and reflects God's intent in his creation. Andrew Heard takes us back into the Genesis account that makes sense of how men and women are to relate in the church.
1 Timothy 2 contains some of the most unpopular teaching on the sexes in our culture. Jez Reynolds takes us deep into the Bible's thinking on equality and freedom that is foundational to understand the beautiful shape of our lives together as men and women.
The nurturing nature of women, the relentless comparisons in our culture, and our own failings can all contribute to "mum-guilt", yet we ALL have a deeper problem of sin. Jez Reynolds shares about the amazing patience and grace that God showed Paul "the worst of sinners" and also to us.
The book of 1 Timothy is Paul's passionate reminder to the Ephesians about what is truly important in life. Andrew Heard begins this series reminding us that the gospel truth is what matters when lives are at stake for eternity.
How do we experience the presence of God? Grahame Fuller takes us through the whole Bible, where we see how God's presence has been experienced by his people, and is ultimately found in Jesus.
James 2 can be a confronting, and even confusing passage. It talks about how to be saved, and it seems to say something different to what we see in John, or Paul. Is salvation by faith, or do we also need to add good works? We see that James and Paul do not contradict each other, but rather they fight against different errors. The truth is we are saved by faith, not what we do. Yet real faith shows itself in what we do. A challenge to consider if our faith is real.
As the book of John concludes there is much to puzzle over. Andrew Heard speaks on the disciples ordinary context as they wait, contrasted with the extraordinary salvation Jesus brings and the impact this should have on how we live as we wait.
John tells us this book was written that we might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Graham Fuller challenges us in the battle for Christian belief, that we might trust in God's Word to us.
Our culture is all about personal truth. Andrew Heard takes us through the account of Jesus and Pilate, where Jesus claims he is The Truth and a King who's kingdom is not of this world, it is to come.
"Follow your heart" is the message we hear constantly. But Peter's denial of Jesus teaches us a different message. Walking through John 18:15-32, Dan Ford helps us consider the problem of our hearts, and how Jesus is the solution.
The gospel of John gives us a historical eyewitness account of Jesus' arrest in the Garden. Jez Reynolds brings us deeper into the narrative where we see Jesus' strength as he goes to drink the cup of God's wrath.
Jesus' biggest concern as he goes to his death on the cross is to pray for Christian unity. Graham Fuller helps us understand how we are to live out our unity with God in Jesus, by growing together in common-unity... Community.
Our prayers reveal our priorities. Jez Reynolds opens up Jesus' longest recorded prayer in John 17 which gives us a window into what matters most to him - the glory of God and the good of his people.
What does it mean to be a spirit filled Christian? Andrew Heard encourages us from John 16 to be a spiritual church - one that loves God, desires his Word, and grows in obedience to him.
What is it like to follow Jesus...it's often hard! Andrew Heard shares on Jesus' words to the disciples, as a comfort and forewarning of opposition as we follow His teaching.
What is your big hope for your life? Christianity offers a hope that is bigger, and more secure and solid than anything else in this life. Jez Reynolds shares from the Bible the evidence for this hope we can have in Jesus.
Who goes to heaven? Those who are good, or who aren't super-bad... This popular thinking is dangerously wrong! Andrew Heard speaks from Jesus' story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector where we see our real hope for heaven is in Jesus.
Grahame Fuller highlights the reasons why our life really matters and the eternal consequences of being indifferent towards God.
The Bible claims there is a God and he really cares for you. Andrew Heard shares the incredible news that God has pursued us and welcomes all those who return to him - He is the good Father.
The heavens sing a new song because salvation has come to us in Jesus. Andrew Heard delves into Revelation to help us understand the implications of Jesus death for us.
The message of Christmas is something to sing about. As Jez guides us through Mary's song, we can see that joy is the mark of God and we should sing joyfully with great anticipation for the future.
Humanity has an insatiable desire to know the future. Jez Reynolds shows us that everything we need to know about our future can be found in the comfort of God's word.
To be sanctified is the great purpose of our salvation, that we might continue to be changed to be more like Jesus. Andrew Heard challenges us to contend for God and his work to be central to our lives.
Grahame Fuller reminds us not to look for our identity in the things of this world, and instead embrace our identity as a dearly loved child of God.
No one wants to live in a world where there is no justice... more than that God hates injustice! Dave Jensen speaks on the problem of our sin and God's work to freely restore us to him.
There's much more to the resurrection of Jesus than just an empty tomb. Jez Reynolds pans back to show the two realms, two ages, two atmospheres help us behold the importance and wonder of the resurrection for our lives today.
How can we gain access to a holy God? Andrew Heard shares how only Jesus' death can atone for our sin and bring us back to him.
What is the purpose of life? Why do we even exist? Andrew Heard speaks on the profound blessing we have in Jesus, that God has loved us so much to have revealed the mystery of life to us.
All of us are spiritually dead. Grahame Fuller reminds us that it is the Word of God, read and preached among us, that is mighty to save.
This life will not satisfy, we are saved for something more. Jez Reynolds reminds us that our deepest longing should be for our heavenly home.
The Christian message is one of great hope amidst the eternal consequences of our rejection of God. Andrew Heard reminds us of what Jesus taught as first importance, our need to be saved from hell.
Why would humans be special amidst all of creation? Grahame Fuller speaks on what it means to be 'made in the image of God' and how this will impact how we live in the world and our real eternal hope in Jesus.
The Genesis account of the Tower of Babel shows us the significance of our spiritual connection with God. Dave Jensen highlights from this passage the negative consequences of pride and how this destroys our relationship with God.
Through to the end of Genesis we are reminded that God is in control of all things, for our good, the "saving of many lives". Andrew Heard helps us understand the all-powerful sovereign God is not a puppet master but purposeful.
What will it mean to have the Lord with you? Jez Reynolds explores how Joseph's temptation and time in the pit shapes our expectations for life with the Lord.
Redemption is central to the Bible's message and a key theme in the account of Joseph in Genesis. Dave Jensen shares with us how just like Joseph's brothers, God can redeem even the worst of us through Jesus.
A father's influence can shape a family. Andrew Heard shares with us from Genesis how God reveals to us what He is like as our good Heavenly Father and His determination to bring blessing on whom He chooses.
God asks Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, his son on whom all the promises of God rest. Andrew Heard helps us understand this confronting account which points us to what relationship with God is actually about.
God's promises to Abraham in the Old Testament are the backbone for the entire Bible! Graham Fuller shows us how these promises point to Jesus and include us today.
Could humanity really be "only evil all the time"? Jez Reynolds speaks on life outside the garden and consequences of sin, and God's overarching plan not just to save Noah from the flood but also us today.
Speaking on Gensis 3, Anderw Heard helps us understand original sin and that even in our rebellion, God gives to humanity. God gives to care for us now and makes a promise that will cover our guilt and shame forever.
In Chapter 2 we see another perspective on creation - detailing God's creation of man and woman - his good design for our world, for our good. Andrew Heard discusses the differences between our contemporary culture's message about men and women, and the Bible's message to us.
In the beginning, like a boss, God creates the world by his Word. Jez Reynolds begins our series in Genesis looking at the wonder of creation, the pattern, and what this tells us about God and why we were made.
Grahame Fuller takes us through the book of 1 John where we see that the central work of Jesus death that brings us confidence, alongside the practical evidence in our life of belief, obedience, and love.
We ask ourselves, what does God want from us? How do I know if I've done enough? Dave Jensen helps us wrestle with our rejection of God and the Bible's clear solution, the gift of grace Jesus' death gives us - eternal assurance!
Dave Jensen finishes our series in 2 Corinthians with Paul's words urging us to examine ourselves. Asking; am I in the faith, and does Jesus live in my heart?
You drove me to it! Graham Fuller takes us through the conclusion to Paul's boasting where he stresses his love and concern for the Corinthians to know the true gospel, gladly at his own expense.
There are many things in life that wear us down and bring suffering. Jez Reynolds shows us how Paul's boasting in his hardships is an encouragement to us in this life, because the message of Jesus is true and the promise of heaven is real.
Why would Paul call a group of Christian teachers satanic? Grahame Fuller speaks on recognising the satanic influences of the world we live in and the importance of vigilance and discernment in gospel teachings.
Paul defends his ministry to the Corinthians, evidenced by: the power of the gospel Word, the changed lives and his boasting in the Lord. Jez Reynolds takes us through the things we should value most in church ministry.
What is the way to blessing and an enriched life? Jez Reynolds shares from 2 Corinthians the counter intuitive teachings of Jesus on generosity, that lead us to thanksgiving and praise to God!
The Bible's most famous mum is Mary the mother of Jesus. Dave Jensen shares from Mary's song where she expresses her joy and identity found in the blessing of God's salvation.
Dealing honestly with money so often reveals the reality of our sinfulness human nature. Andrew Heard challenges us from 2 Corinthians to be aware of human sin, to live in a way that minimises risk, and to look forward with hope to the future we have with God - free forever from sin and temptation.
Back into 2 Corinthians, Chapter 8 begins with Paul's plea for the Corinthians to be generous in response to the grace given through Jesus. Andrew Heard shows us this is not a command about money but a challenge about your heart attitude.
The world says true contentment in life comes from within yourself or the stuff you can get... but Jesus says this is foolish. Dave Jensen wrestles with the question; will being a Christian make me content?
We rejoice on Easter Sunday that Jesus is risen, the resurrection moment changed all of human history! Andrew Heard reminds us that our confidence is in Jesus' work on the cross to pay for our sins, this applies for all time - our sin has been paid for. This is Love!
This is love - not that we loved God, but that God loved us, and his love for us looks like death for Jesus. Jez Reynolds shares with us the confronting love displayed in Jesus’ death and brings us intimacy with God.
John Chapter 15 stresses the importance of a Christian "producing fruit". Andrew Heard shows us that Jesus is the one who gives us power to create a fruitful Christian life.
Christianity is a spirit experience, brings us deeply in touch with the one who is spirit. Andrew Heard helps us understand from Jesus words, the role of the spirit in our lives today.
Grahame Fuller takes us through the core Christian truths we see in this passage. That Jesus is the only way to the Father, we are commanded to love one another, and have Him as the centre of our lives.
The unbelievable humiliation of the creator of the universe stooping to do a servant's job. Jez Reynolds looks at Jesus washing the Disciples feet, more than a cleaning exercise, it's a picture of his greater servant role at the cross.
In this section of John's gospel we see the confronting reasons why the Jewish people rejected Jesus. Jez Reynolds shares what our response says about our willingness to trust God... are we hardened or softened towards the sovereign God of the universe?
What is Jesus' moment of glory -his splendour and majesty? Grahame Fuller shares from chapter 20 as Jesus connects his death and glorification, and what this means for us.
The Book of John brings us face to face with Jesus, so we might see and respond to him. In Chapter 12, as we see Jesus anointed and celebrated arriving in Jerusalem, Andrew Heard asks where Jesus fits in your life and what is your response to him?
Was Jesus "dying for our sin" really necessary? Andrew Heard shares from John 11 -as the Jewish leaders plot his murder, we see how Jesus' death shows the seriousness of sin, and can save a whole nation.
We're back in the book of John for a second series, with the amazing miracle of Lazarus' death and raising to life. Jez Reynolds shares how Jesus' actions here demonstrate his love for us and the entire purpose of his ministry to us.
We live in a society that defines freedom as personal liberty - free to be me! Dave Jensen speaks on the true freedom Jesus brings, not 'no-rules' but free from the oppression of sin.
Today people are throwing off formal religion, yet are still searching for something spiritual, something more... Andrew Heard takes us to the Bible to show that Jesus offers something very different to institutional religion, himself -the only way to approach God.
As a society we value unity and hate division! Grahame Fuller speaks on the profound unity Jesus brings, the end to division, and yet Jesus also reveals the massive disunity between us and God.
It's often said that "religion causes all the wars". Jez Reynolds myth-busts this idea to show us from the Bible how Jesus brings peace and not war.
Why don't our resolutions last, how do we find lasting change, and what should our lives look like? Dave Jensen speaks from Philippians 1, on the transformation only God brings and encourages us to partner in sharing the gospel with him and his people.
Christmas is a great time to be considering the purpose of life. Through the star, the prophecy, and the dream in the Christmas story Andrew Heard speaks on ultimate purpose - Jesus born to us, to bring life and meaning. Who would have dreamed!
The origin of Christmas was foretold long before Jesus arrived as a baby... "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"(which means "God with us"). Jez Reynolds shares the good news of the promise, the person, and the purpose of Jesus.
Living life with and for Jesus matters. Dave Jensen speaks from Hebrews 13, bringing together the wonderful thread of salvation, leadership, and sacrifice of Jesus, and our lives designed to live in response to Him.
Is being a Christian all about oppressive rules and restrictions? Andrew Heard speaks on Hebrews 13 and the challenging yet good commands to us, particularly that marriage should be honoured by all, for our good and the good of wider society.
The writer of Hebrews draws his sermon to a close with strong, emotive descriptions of the fear and joy of coming to God. Andrew Heard helps us understand the warning and celebration of grace in this passage.
Jez Reynolds shares that being a follower of Jesus can be both a blessing and a hardship. Preaching from Hebrews Chapter 12 he focuses on the purpose and design in enduring hardship, and how discipline leads to our growth. Be strengthen, don't loose heart.
The "race" is a metaphor for the Christian life, a life-and-death race, it matters that you get to the end. Grahame Fuller encourages us from Hebrews 12, that God has given us what we need to keep going.
What is true faith? It's not the blind belief that the world thinks Christianity is. Dave Jensen takes us through the encouragement of Hebrews 11 and the tool that faith is in helping us live trusting in the eternal promises of God.
Is it really that simple that a person can draw near to the holy and living God, by the blood of Jesus? Andrew Heard explores the human tendency throughout history to add works to God's free offer of grace in Jesus.
How do we deal with the guilt that sits on our conscience, something needs to atone for our wrongs. Graham Fuller shares from Hebrews 10 the sacrifice that actually works, getting the job done once for all-time.
What is the most attractive thing about Jesus? It's not what the world thinks, but what is most significant to us, salvation. Jez Reynolds brings the old testament together with the new testament, in the good news about Jesus.
Every religion on the planet requires a "do" (works-based) system, except one... Andrew Heard explains from Hebrews the new covenant of Jesus, the only true way to approach God.
Telling the truth about what the Bible says about ALL people... Dave Jensen explains from Ephesians 2, the diagnosis the Bible makes about all people and yet the amazing grace we can all have in Jesus.
Our culture is in the middle of a massive social experiment in reshaping the relationship between men and women. But is this really leading to freedom? Andrew Heard digs into the reasons for this movement and highlights the truly beautiful and freeing picture held out in the Bible.
Our culture is in the middle of a massive social experiment in reshaping the relationship between men and women. But is this really leading to freedom? Andrew Heard digs into the reasons for this movement and highlights the truly beautiful and freeing picture held out in the Bible.
Have you ever been angry with God? Disappointed with God? Andrew Heard challenges us to be raw with our feelings towards God as we see in Jonah 4 who He is that forgives and saves.
Have you ever been angry with God? Disappointed with God? Andrew Heard challenges us to be raw with our feelings towards God as we see in Jonah 4 who He is that forgives and saves.
Have you ever been angry with God? Disappointed with God? Andrew Heard challenges us to be raw with our feelings towards God as we see in Jonah 4 who He is that forgives and saves.
Have you ever been angry with God? Disappointed with God? Andrew Heard challenges us to be raw with our feelings towards God as we see in Jonah 4 who He is that forgives and saves.
Just like the Ninevites, we too are the most unlikely to respond to God. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jonah chapter 3, and the merciful and miraculous work of God.
Just like the Ninevites, we too are the most unlikely to respond to God. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jonah chapter 3, and the merciful and miraculous work of God.
Just like the Ninevites, we too are the most unlikely to respond to God. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jonah chapter 3, and the merciful and miraculous work of God.
Just like the Ninevites, we too are the most unlikely to respond to God. Jez Reynolds speaks on Jonah chapter 3, and the merciful and miraculous work of God.
We need a hero! Grahame Fuller introduces the book of Jonah and the loving God who goes looking for bad people to save them, including Jonah and us.
We need a hero! Grahame Fuller introduces the book of Jonah and the loving God who goes looking for bad people to save them, including Jonah and us.
We need a hero! Grahame Fuller introduces the book of Jonah and the loving God who goes looking for bad people to save them, including Jonah and us.
We need a hero! Grahame Fuller introduces the book of Jonah and the loving God who goes looking for bad people to save them, including Jonah and us.
Where is wisdom? Where is understanding? Using Job 28, Andrew Heard shows us how to read the Bible and seek out the wisdom of God.
How do we know the whole book of Job is not about how to get God's blessing? Andrew Heard speaks on the epilogue, where God blesses Job, and helps us understand this in context.
Like Job, we are sure that God is running the universe wrong. When God finally speaks "out of the storm" to answer Job, it's not the answer he is expecting. Andrew Heard helps us understand the God of love and what he says here.
Why do we suffer? Is it evidence of punishment, is it evidence that God is not good, or is there something else going on in the universe? Dave Jensen shares from the book of Job.
Why do we suffer, and some more than others? Is it karma, random chance, do we deserve it? Grahame Fuller looks at the book of Job, what his friends have to say about his suffering, and what Jesus says.
Our gospel reflex is quick to hope in God in the face of suffering. But what do we do with our emotions? Jez Reynolds unfolds Job 3 and the fullness of relationship to be had with God including our lament.
The book of Job is a most important help in living a life with suffering. Andrew Heard begins our series in Job, where we see the sovereignty and glory of God, both a comfort and a challenge.
What does it mean that wisdom is proved right by all her children? In part 2 of our holiday series on wisdom, Andrew Heard digs into this profound teaching of Jesus that orients us toward living the best life that God intends.
What is wisdom? How does getting wisdom change our perspective on life? Looking at Proverbs 4:1-19 Dave Jensen shows how wisdom changes our perspective of life.
Andrew Heard shares with us from 2 Corinthians 7, the sweet truth that only godly sorrow - guilt, can bring us to a place of repentance and back to God in salvation.
Paul urges Christians not to be yoked with unbelievers. But what does that mean? Jez Reynolds digs under the surface to show what drives this clear call for Christians to live counter-cultural lives.
Reconciliation is a beautiful thing - the mending of what was broken, the beginning of a new future. Jez Reynolds unpacks the staggering news of God reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them.
We do need to make judgements in life... about how we live, decisions about family, about God and the truth of the Bible. Andrew Heard shows from chapter 5 that it matters to make right judgements, especially about how we respond to Jesus.
The Bible has a shocking answer to the world's idea that this short life is all there is. Andrew Heard challenges us with the words of Paul, to fix our eyes on the eternal promises of God, far outweighing this life.
Just like Paul, we too can have the ability to not lose heart. Jez Reynolds takes us through chapter 4 and the example we have from Paul of the true, powerful, and eternal gospel of Jesus.
We all want change in our lives. Surface change can be easy, yet deeper change is harder. Dave Jensen shows us that the change we need most will never happen outside of Jesus Christ.
Paul reinforces to the Corinthians his part in the triumphant message of the gospel of Jesus going out amongst the region. Andrew Heard helps us understand how Paul aims to reshape the Corinthians view of God, and what this means for us today too.
The church in Corinth was questioning if Paul was a trustworthy leader. Grahame Fuller shares from this passage Paul's deep love for them - a mirror of the amazing trustworthiness of God and his love for us.
Are we just like the Corinthians, thinking of ourselves as "spiritual" and in touch with God, and yet completely misjudging the true God and what it means to follow him? Andrew Heard begins the 2 Corinthians series, the ordinary presentation of the extraordinary gospel message.
Jesus came into our world to confront death - to defeat it. Dave Jensen considers the raising of Lazarus and how it points to life beyond the grave for everyone who would come to Jesus.
This Good Friday we remember the Good Shepherd who lovingly laid down his life for us. Andrew Heard unpacks the offer of the good life that you won't find anywhere else other than in Jesus.
At its core the Christian message is not about love, but about WHO Jesus is. Andrew Heard shows us from chapter 10 the care we should take in knowing who we engage with when we approach Jesus. Thank God he is gracious and receives us flawed as we are.
Jez Reynolds takes us through an amazing, humourous, and profound account of Jesus' miraculous healing of a blind man. AND how this demonstration is relevant and life-changing for us today.
We all want freedom from constraint, freedom to be who you are, who you want to be... Yet what is real freedom? Andrew Heard shares from John 8 what Jesus says about freedom and who is truly free.
Are we tempted to lessen the contrast between light and darkness in the world? Grahame Fuller takes us through the spiritual realities and stark difference between Jesus and us "the world". In contrast to the world.. Jesus is the brilliant light.
Just as your physical body thirsts for water, your soul is made to be satisfied in God. Jez Reynolds shows us Jesus' invitation in chapter 7 to come to him only for lasting satisfaction.
Jesus so greatly offends in one sermon, that many stop following him. Dave Jensen takes us through John 6, where Jesus offers us bread with lasting satisfaction - yet not how we would think.
The world is messed up, no one has the power to fix it, where is God? Andrew Heard answers this question through the lens of John chapter 6, an insight into who God really is.
Are our Christian convictions being eroded by the culture around us? Grahame Fuller looks at Jesus' words in John 5 and reminds us of the exclusivity of Jesus, the one way to God.
In John chapter 5, Jesus provokes the Jewish leaders to bring the big thing to the forefront. Andrew Heard shows us Jesus' compassion to heal, and yet also the bigger thing: that God sent his Son with hope for salvation and relationship with him.
As we begin our second series in the gospel of John, Ben Broadfoot encourages us in our worship of God by understanding Jesus' divinity - Jesus as a man AND the true and living God.
The truth of Christianity is not complicated. Dave Jensen shares how becoming a Christian is all about how we respond to God's generosity accomplished through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
Many early Christians died proclaiming the truth of Jesus' resurrection. Andrew Heard shares how this, together with the many evidences, shows us how trustworthy and important Jesus' resurrection is for us today and in the age to come.
Why did Jesus have to die? For the Christian, the answer is central to our understanding of God, and our lives now and eternally. Jez Reynolds shows us from Matthew how Jesus' death serves us today.
Billions of people across the world identify as Christian, but what is one? Andrew Heard looks at the eyewitness account of Matthew to unpack what Jesus has to do with being a Christian.
What happens when we view what's going on in the world with God's eyes? Dave Jensen takes us through Jesus' ministry of calling, training and proclaiming the gospel - for our sake.
We live in a world of uncertainty and fear. Grahame Fuller speaks about the 'Day of the Lord' from 2 Peter, and the certainty and confidence we can have in Jesus and the future.
What gives your life meaning? Andrew Heard looks at Paul's encouragement to the Philippians - to live for Jesus.
In Hebrews 7 we find out more about the mysterious character of Melchizedek. Jez Reynolds looks at who he is, how is he connected to the people of God, and what this priesthood means for us today.
Through Hebrews 6, Andrew Heard shows us that God has given us the gift of security, so we can be patient and trust in his faithfulness.
Grahame Fuller takes us through Hebrews chapter 5 and 6 - the difficult warning to Christians about turning away from God, and being lazy and immature in God's word.
The book of Hebrews encourages us not to give up the Christian life. Dave Jensen shows us in chapter 4 & 5 the confidence we can have in Jesus to "help us" approach God.
The writer to the Hebrews is so keen for us to understand the promise we have of God's rest through Jesus. Dave Jensen looks at what is this rest, how we can enter it, and when.
How can we connect with the real God? Andrew Heard takes us through Hebrews 3 where we see how God is connecting with us today, and everyday continuously.
Humanity - our problem is huge, we are so far from God! Grahame Fuller looks at Hebrews 2 where we see God's solution is Jesus and His work to create glorious family, brothers and sisters, who gather to glorify Him - the church.
God intends for us to know the glory and greatness for which we were made. Jez Reynolds shows from Hebrews 2 how Jesus makes a way for all to come to God.
Andrew Heard brings us Hebrews 2 and the importance of fear and humility in understanding God, and key to the big warning not to drift away.
Andrew Heard introduces the Hebrews series asking the question of why it matters to continue in Christianity?
Satan's works is scheming, subtle and often slow. So how do we stand against him? Jez Reynolds unpacks the WHAT and the HOW of spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6.
Is Satan at work in our world today? Yes, but maybe not in the way you'd first think. From Matthew 16, Andrew Heard shows that Satan works in the very ordinary to shift our values away from godliness.
Andrew Heard shows us from Esther 8-10 that we can trust in a God who is just and delivers his people. Ultimately we see this through Jesus' death on the cross.
Listen to the full 8.30am live stream service. God is the great artist behind the poetic design of the story of Esther. Jez shows us how we see the hidden hand of God working a great reversal for his people.
God is the great artist behind the poetic design of the story of Esther. Jez Reynolds shows us how we see the hidden hand of God working a great reversal for his people.
What does it look like to be a Christian? Dave Jensen looks at Luke chapter 9 as Jesus tells his disciples what it means to follow him.
In such a time as this... here Esther's choice to be an active or passive participant in God's plan is made clear. Andrew Heard shares how 'who we are' or choose to be, shapes our identity... and key to either a meaningful or futile life.
The book of Esther, where God is unseen and unmentioned, begins with a demonstration of the immense yet fragile power of King Xerxes. Andrew Heard shows us that this story is all about God's sovereign power and His hand over the narrative.
At the conclusion of the Book of Ruth we see the obvious redemption story in Boaz. Jez Reynolds takes us from Boaz to Jesus, to see the ultimate redemption we have in Him.
Ruth chapter 3 shows us the beauty of noble character in Ruth and Boaz. Honourable, kind, generous, and loyal. Grahame Fuller reminds us of the importance of character in our relationships, yet even more when we look at the trustworthy, faithful, flawless character of God.
Ruth chapter 2 further reveals the characters of Ruth and Boaz, a strong woman and a sacrificial man. Andrew Heard brings us from God's provision in the story of Ruth, to the ultimate provision we find in Jesus, available for us today too!
Far bigger than a love story, the book of Ruth is about God. Andrew Heard takes us through chapter 1, learning from the character of Ruth about true 'hesed' love, God's love for us.
Beginning this series, Jez Reynolds shows us the place of the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Here, amidst the time of the Judges, we see God's faithfulness to his plan of salvation and the forever King we need, Jesus. Judges 2:6-19.
In Romans 8 we're comforted by seeing God's love for us, even through our sufferings in this life. Grahame Fuller reminds us that God has given us the promises of a future hope, his spirit to intercede, and of his incredible love for us. Romans 8:22-30.
Romans chapter 8 assures us the one hope we have to be free from sin, is in Jesus. Dave Jensen shows us that being in Christ, we now have the Spirit of God to help us live for Him. Romans 8:1-11.
Andrew Heard preaches from Romans 16 and shows how women were and are valued, respected and honoured members of the church. Romans 16:1-16
In Romans 15 we see Paul's unique role in taking the gospel to the Gentiles. Here Andrew Heard also shows us that Paul's drive - to share the truth of heaven and hell with the many who don't know, should also shape our lives.
The indisputable gospel transforms our lives, yet here in Romans chapter 14 we see there are disputable matters that can lead to disunity. Jez Reynolds shows us that as Christians, in love, we should bear with each other, whether weak or strong. Romans 14:1-12
Romans chapter 13 challenges the heart of our refusal to submit to the governing authorities. Grahame Fuller shows us why God has established these authorities and the context for our submission. Romans 13:1-10.
We are made to live transformed lives. What does this look like for us together as Christians in community under God? Andrew Heard takes us further through Romans 12 and the beautiful consequences of serving each other as one body. Romans 12:1-8.
Through the first 11 chapters in Romans we see God's sovereign hand in salvation. In Chapter 12 Andrew Heard shows us that transformation as a living sacrifice is the only God honouring response to his immense mercy. Romans 12:1-2.
Should we give up on our friends and family who seem far from Jesus? What is God's plan for the Jewish people? Dave Jensen preaches from Romans 11 and shows Gods glorious plan for Salvation and future hope.
What makes the news about Jesus so good? Paul says 'how beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news'. Jez Reynolds takes us through the whole Bible to show how Jesus fulfils our greatest need. Romans 10:1-15.
Is God just? Is he merciful? What does it mean that God is free? Jez Reynolds preaches from Romans 9 and shows how this challenging passage can lead us to be humbled, to be comforted, and to be thankful.
In the first sermon in our series in Romans 9-16 Andrew Heard unpacks the place of faith in your response to the God who made you. Romans 1: 8-17.
In the last week in our series in John 1-4, Andrew Heard looks at the place of miracles in Jesus' ministry, and what it really means to respond to Jesus. John 4:46-54.
Easter Sunday. Dave Jensen preaches from John 20 about the resurrection of Jesus and how he calls us to 'live again'.
Good Friday. Andrew Heard opens up John 12 to see how Jesus speaks of his death and how we can 'live again'.
John the Baptist is gripped by the truth of who Jesus is. Dave Jensen preaches from John 3:22-36 to show how this truth shapes both our humility and our mission.
John 3:16 is one of the best-known sentences in the Bible. Andrew Heard unpacks what this verse says about the extraordinary love of God. John 3:16-21.
What happens after we die? Where would you go to find out? A man comes to Jesus at night and faces a confronting answer. Andrew Heard preaches through John 2:23 - 3:1-16.
Jesus' signs show us his glory so that we will trust him. Grahame Fuller preaches from John 2.
Jesus offers answers, transformation and eternal life to those who follow after him. Come and see! Jez Reynolds preaches from John 1:35-51
A substitute, the Spirit, and a King. Andrew Heard shows how these three great ancient hopes are fulfilled in Jesus. John the Baptist points to him.
A gift, a tragedy, and an even greater gift. Andrew Heard explains John's profound words in John 1:9-12 and speaks of how we can become the children of God.
Your view of Jesus can NEVER be too big. Jez Reynolds kicks off our series in John in one of the most mind-blowing passages about Jesus in the Bible - John 1:1-5.
Would God be good news if he was there and he cared? Dave Jensen takes us to Luke 22 and 23 where we see the evidence for God's immeasurable love for us in the cross of Jesus. The final talk in this year's summer series.
Would God be good news if he let everyone into heaven or gave people what they deserve? Andrew Heard opens up Jesus' parable about two men who pray to God. Jesus teaches us a confronting truth about our hearts and God's solution. Talk 3 in this year's Summer Series.
Would God be good news if he cared enough to fix things? Andrew Heard takes us to the moment when Jesus heals the paralytic man and shows that actually it is great news that God DOESN'T fix things... yet. Talk 2 in this year's summer series.
Would it be a good thing if God was chill? Jez Reynolds takes us through Jesus' teaching on the prodigal son, who experiences the passionate love of a father who cares. Talk 1 in this years summer series.
Songs of the Messiah - Psalm 110 contains the majesty of Jesus' identity - both Priest and King. Dave Jensen points us to see why this is exactly the Saviour we need.
In the face of a broken world, Mary rejoices. Andrew Heard walks through Mary's song in Luke 1 at Christmas.
Christmas Eve - Jez Reynolds takes us through Luke's account in the Bible of the birth of Jesus. Here we see the splendour of the God of the universe, our unworthiness before him, and hear of our hope for the future in Jesus.
Songs of Doubt - In Psalm 73 the Psalmist wrestles with trusting God in light of what he sees in the world around him. Jez Reynolds shows us how the Psalmist combats doubt and trusts in God.
Songs of the Word - God's word is life, light, and freedom to his people because it truly is God to us. Grahame Fuller preaches from Psalm 119.
Songs of Thanks and Declaration - Andrew Heard takes us through Psalm 103, the song of David that encourages the reader to praise the one who is worthy.
Songs of lament and cursing - Psalm 109 is uncomfortable to read, but it shows us the reality of our emotions, our need for a God of justice, and the kindness and mercy of God in Jesus. Andrew Heard preaches in our fourth week in the Psalms series.
Songs of Confession and Longing - In Psalm 51, David confesses the true depth of his sin, and the overwhelming hope he has in his saviour. Dave Jensen preaches through our third week in the Psalms series.
At the heart of the gospel is contentment, assurance, and security, because in the gospel Christians get God himself! Jono McKeown unpacks Psalm 23.
The first week in our Psalms series has us digging into Psalm 1. Working through this song, Andrew Heard contrasts two ways that we can live.
In our final week of the EV Grow series, Grahame Fuller walks us through Ephesians 4 and God's vision and plan for our maturity together.
In the second week of the EV Grow series Andrew Heard looks at the book of Matthew to remind us of the realities of Heaven and Hell and how they shape our life's purpose right now.
Andrew Heard introduces week one of the EV Grow series, looking at Hebrews 12 - the assembly of God's people. What did gathering mean for the New Testament followers of Jesus and us today?
In a mind-blowing passage, Graham Fuller walks us through what it means that God has taken on flesh to save humanity. This second holiday sermon was from Hebrews 2.
In our final week in Matthew, Dave Jensen takes us through the greatest speech of all time and how it continues to shape our lives together.
Grahame Fuller opens up Matthew 26 where, against the backdrop of humanity's unfaithfulness, Jesus' incredible faithfulness stands out, even as he dies to save us.
In Matthew 26, Jesus shares a Passover meal with his disciples. Here Jez Reynolds shows how Jesus fulfills and transforms the meal, and brings the salvation we desperately need.
Andrew Heard takes us through Jesus' last two parables in Matthew 25, and what they say about living in these last days.
Jesus teaches us in Matthew 24 that the end is coming. Andrew Heard unpacks the passage and calls us to be ready and stay awake.
Andrew Heard opens up a challenging passage in Matthew 23 where Jesus shows how 'the end' is more complex than we may have thought.
Jesus confronts the religious leaders of his day in Matthew 23. Jez Reynolds shows how this confrontation teaches us about who Jesus is and what he requires of us.
"Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God's". Andrew Heard teaches how Jesus' words from Matthew 22 have implications for how Christians should respond to our government and our God.
In Matthew 21 and 22, Jesus confronts the religious leaders of his day with a series of parables. Andrew Heard shows how the biggest question to ask is not 'what you think of Jesus', but 'what does he think of you?'
In Matthew 21, Jesus comes to the temple in Jerusalem. Grahame Fuller shows from this passage in Matthew's gospel how this event points us to a huge change in how we worship.
Andrew Heard continues our series in the gospel of Matthew, looking at chapter 21 and Jesus' entry to Jerusalem. Here, we unpack the significance of this event and it's radical implications.
More than admin and travel plans, Jez Reynolds takes us through 1 Corinthians 16 and shows the historical, unifying, and generous nature of the Christian faith.
We have a certain hope that death is defeated! Andrew Heard opens God's word in 1 Corinthians 15 to motivate us to stand firm and give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord!
The Christian hope in the resurrection is tangible, physical and certain. Jez Reynolds looks at 1 Corinthians 15 and shows why it is so life-changing!
Grahame Fuller takes us through 1 Corinthians 15 a passage all about the gospel, how it saves, Jesus' death and resurrection (the evidences for it) and the difference it makes to our future.
Andrew Heard opens up 1 Corinthians 14, a passage that asks big questions about freedom, church practice and love.
Tongues or Prophecy? Andrew Heard takes us through three assumptions that shape how Paul tackles this question for the Corinthians - and they are still relevant today.
What does real love look like? Jez Reynolds shows us from 1 Corinthians 13 the incredible picture of love painted there and why it drives us towards a saviour.
What makes church so significant and your part in it? Andrew Heard explores what it means to belong to the body of Christ.
How do we uphold equality while celebrating diversity? Andrew opens up 1 Corinthians 12 to show the Bible's answer to this fundamental human question.
What are the marks of true spirituality? What does the spiritual church look like? Grahame Fuller starts our 1 Corinthians 12-16 series by looking at the first 3 verses and asking these questions.
If God is for us, who can be against us? Jono McKeown takes us through the second part of Romans 8 where we can find our real confidence.
Grahame Fuller looks at Romans 8, where we see our present reality here on earth and the future hope that we look to in Jesus.
The historical events of Easter speak hope to a world drowning in need. We gather at Easter to celebrate the wonderful need-meeting news of Jesus!
The historical events of Easter speak hope to a world drowning in need. We gather at Easter to celebrate the wonderful need-meeting news of Jesus!
In a time like this, how is it possible for us to enjoy real hope? Andrew Heard opens up Jesus' Parable in Matthew 20, that shows us hope in a generous God.
This is one of the most famous conversations in the Bible. Andrew Heard unpacks Matthew 19 to show how Jesus' interaction with a rich young man speaks to the heart of what life is about.