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At Strong Nation Church we believe in Jesus Christ & His power. We love people of all generations & believe in raising them as disciples of Christ, who will carry Jesus to their world.
We often frame worship as encounter, a time and place where we can meet with God and experience His presence and power. And there’s good reasons we might frame it that way…but… there’s a better frame: Worship as overflow.
Ps Judah brings an encouragment around fasting. He looks at the 40-day fast of Jesus and ways we can learn from Jesus to rely on God to be our guide and provider as we fast.
PS Judah takes a deep dive on the Ark of the Covenant and how the contents reveal something about Jesus and how we, too, still carry his presence as the Israelites did.
Ps Judah wraps up Vision month by looking at the fourth aspect of our vision, a Strong Nation
Ps Judah continues vision month by focusing on Strong Church and what it means for a church to be strong.
Ps Ric continues vision month by focusing on Strong Family and the church's focus on family.
Ps Judah introduces the vision for 2026, taking a look at Isaiah’s vision in Isaiah 6. “Who will go?”
Ps Judah finishes our series on the blessed life in Psalm 1 by looking at verses 5 and 6.
Ps Judah looks at the story of Jesus healing the blind man in Luke 18 and asks the question: "What does a life that draws attention to Jesus look like?"
Ps Judah looks at Acts 4:29-30 and how we can have a bold faith in the face of adversity
Robbie provides a theological look at Eros love as desire and a Christian worldview of God’s design for desire.
Following the story of Zerubbabel rebuilding the temple of God, we see how he holds faith in every stage. Faith to start, Faith to continue and Faith to finish. This story teaches us that no matter where we are on our journey God is guiding us through it and wants us to succeed.
Ps Judah unpacks our family service story of Jesus walking on water from a different perspective: a foreshadowing of the return of Christ.
This week, James shares on 1 Samuel chapter 3 and how we can learn to listen to God speaking to us.
James 1:2-4 teaches us to have a persevering faith through all trials. Ps Judah unpacks the storm of Jesus calming the storm and what we can learn about how we respond to storms in our own lives.
Jesus said “the cares of this world”, the deceitfulness of riches, and “the desire for other things” ultimately robbed people of fruitfulness. So how do we identify and remove these weeds?
Ps Judah unpacks Matthew 17 and Jesus’ teaching on the mustard seed of faith with an encouragement to move the reality of the city you’re in from a place of darkness to a place of light.
Ps Judah looks at the story of the unforgiving servant and shares a reminder about the importance of forgiveness.
When James encourages the churches to pray he reminds them of the powerful prayers of the prophet Elijah. Today we dive into that story he was referencing and see what we can learn that will help our prayers become powerful and effective also?
Ps Judah shares on the story of Jonah, and how we as Christians can often find ourselves asleep in the midst of storms.
This week at mountains it’s our family service and Emma shares on why we shouldn’t bury our gifts that God has given us.
Ps Judah speaks on Fathers Day about the importance of a Father's discipline and how God's discipline in our lives is essential.
Ps Ric and Naomi interview David and Melissa Smitherman and Rod and Emma Walker about Marriage and Family.
When James encourages the churches to pray he reminds them of the powerful prayers of the prophet Elijah. Today we dive into that story that he was referencing and see what we can learn that will help our prayers become powerful and effective also.
Ps Judah shares on what it means to be a Pentecostal church and to be reliant on the Spirit’s empowerment to be his witness to the end of the Earth
Pastor Judah answers questions related to how we navigate tests and temptations in our everyday lives.
Rounding off our series on Philippians, Robbie Mann unpacks Philippians 4 to explain its ancient context and contemporary application for financial freedom through contentment, generosity, & Kingdom economics.
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Ps Judah continues our series on Philippians with chapter 3, and asks the question “where does the direction of your life lead?”
Ps Judah begins a new mini-series on the book of Philippians by unpacking the first chapter and looking at what it can teach us about suffering.
Communion service with a focus on "By my spirit".
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Ps Ric is sharing on one of the greatest keys to our theme for the year, “By His Spirit”
Romans 12 doesn’t mention the Spirit. In fact, it deals with many of the mundane things of life. But how would life change if we viewed the mundane through the power of the Spirit?
James, Emilee, and Amy talk briefly about what God has been speaking to them about recently.
James begins at 0:00
Emilee begins at 13:24
Amy begins at 21:02
Ps Judah shares an encouragement around giving generously and partnering with God to see his kingdom expanding all around the world.
Ps Judah shares in our family service about the power of the Holy Spirit available to every believer today.
Ps Judah kicks off seed season by looking at what our seeding money has been achieving this financial year, and our new silo method for next year.
There is a difference between giving something away and making a proper sacrifice—it has to do with the spirit behind the action. Today we look at what the Bible teaches us about sacrifice and how to apply it in a way that brings life and hope to our financial future.
Ps Judah unpacks Matthew 11:28-30 and talks about the antidote to a tired soul: learning to take off all the other yokes and put on Jesus’.
Ellen shares the story of Samuel’s mother for Mother’s Day. Are you prepared to sacrifice what God has blessed you with?
Preaching on May the 4th, Robbie asks, “What relationship does God’s Spirit have with Might & Power?” He shares how Humility is key to receiving and walking in God’s Spirit using analogies from Star Wars and his training in Brazilian Jujitsu.
What does ‘by his Spirit’ look like when you’re walking through the valley of the shadow? Ps Kris explores how the Spirit empowers us through our village.
Ricco introduces our new theme "Welcome to the fam, here's what you need to know!" and explores what it means to be part of God's family.
Ps Judah teaches out of Philippians 4 and the secret to being content in abundance and need.
Ps Judah asks the question that Jesus asked Mary on the day of the resurrection: “Whom are you seeking?”
This week, Eadie brings our story, and Nicola brings the take home. (begins at 6:18) Nicola speaks on Jesus bringing in a different kind of kingdom in relation to Palm Sunday.
Ps Kris wraps up the series on Galatians. In the chaos of the early church, what did the church living by the Spirit look like? What about now?
What does it mean to walk ‘in step' with the Spirit? Paul shows us that to live by the Spirit is to cultivate a life in which we live in step with the Spirit and deny our selfish desires. We are taken back to the Garden of Eden in Paul’s use of the in step and cultivation language, showing us just how important this concept is.
Continuing our journey through the book of Galatians, Ps Ric takes us through his thoughts on Chapter 6.
Walking according to the spirit (an inward process), has a tangible outward impact, it produces fruit and life. It empowers us to walk in the freedom and liberty that we are called to, and it is the only way to limit the impact our flesh nature can have on us. We unpack this as we look at Galatians 5.
This week as we unpack another chapter of Galatians, we look at the Apostle Paul's answer to the question of "Why did God give the Law if Jesus was going to make it obsolete?"
Pastor Judah unpacks Galatians 3 and talks about how our relationship with God is more about what Jesus did and less about what we can do.
Ps. Elijah dives into the second chapter of Galatians, looking at what it means to be justified by faith alone, and how this is a constant challenge for all believers today.
Ps Judah continues our series “The Spirit through Galatians” by unpacking the first chapter.
Ps Judah begins our series “The Spirit through Galatians” by unpacking the first chapter.
Every church has a unique calling to take Jesus' Great Commission to unique people in unique ways. What makes Strong Nation Church unique? Why do we do what we do? And what are we trying to achieve? Tune into this four part series of breaking down the mission of Strong Nation Church.
We round-out our annual Vision Month. Ps Ric will share what he prophetically believes 2025 holds for Strong Nation Church in the context of our vision; Strong One, Strong Family, Strong Church, Strong Nation. This week we will name this year in the context of Strong Nation.
Every church has a unique calling to take Jesus' Great Commission to unique people in unique ways. What makes Strong Nation Church unique? Why do we do what we do? And what are we trying to achieve? Tune into this four part series of breaking down the mission of Strong Nation Church.
Ps Ric will share what he prophetically believes 2025 holds for Strong Nation Church in the context of our vision; Strong One, Strong Family, Strong Church, Strong Nation. This week we will name this year in the context of Strong Church
Every church has a unique calling to take Jesus' Great Commission to unique people in unique ways. What makes Strong Nation Church unique? Why do we do what we do? And what are we trying to achieve? Tune into this four part series of breaking down the mission of Strong Nation Church.
Pastor Judah breaks down the Strong Family aspect of our vision through the lens of By His Spirit.
Ps Ric will share what he prophetically believes 2025 holds for Strong Nation Church in the context of our vision; Strong One, Strong Family, Strong Church, Strong Nation. This week we will name this year in the context of Strong Family.
Every church has a unique calling to take Jesus' Great Commission to unique people in unique ways. What makes Strong Nation Church unique? Why do we do what we do? And what are we trying to achieve? Tune into this four part series of breaking down the mission of Strong Nation Church.
Ps Judah introduces the theme for 2025 “By His Spirit” and speaks vision about where God is leading us this year through the lens of Strong One.
We commence our annual Vision Month. Ps Ric will share what he prophetically believes 2025 holds for Strong Nation Church in the context of our vision; Strong One, Strong Family, Strong Church, Strong Nation. This week we will name this year in the context of Strong One
Ps Adam White wraps up our 'Verses out of Context' series by looking at 1 Corinthians 14:34 and whether women are permitted to speak in church or if there is a better way to understand this verse within its context.
Marcus kicks off our January series "Verses out of context" by looking at Romans 8:1 in context.
Today Marcus discusses how Romans 8:1 can be taken out of context and puts it into it's correct context for us.
Ps Adam discusses a bible verse frequently taken out of context and puts it into correct context for us.
Jesus' birth was both ordinary and extraordinary! He was born into a family and his birth story inspires us for family at Christmas.
This week, Ps Ric continues a mini-series on the power Christ has given His Church.
Due to technical difficulties the end of the recording was cut short.
Ps Judah unpacks Hosea 10:11-12 and talks about the importance of submitting ourselves to God's will and taking on the yoke that Jesus offers to us.
This week, Ps Ric continues a mini-series on the power Christ has given His Church. Practical ways to ensure you walk in the Spirit.
Ps Judah talks about the story of the birth of Jesus, and how we can love people the way Jesus loves them
To save a soul: We must know that we are children of God, who take up our cross to take ground for the kingdom.
Jesus loves saving souls. It brought him great joy to embrace the cross for us. Jesus wants us to encounter this love, so that we may share it with others.
Guest speaker Ps Allyson Parker shares The Father’s heart for protecting and investing in the next generation.
It is one thing to say that our trust is in the Lord and not in Mammon, but it is another to live it out. What does it actually look like to live as though you trust God to provide?
Justin Heather encourages us to dive into scripture, why we should apply scripture to our lives daily, and how God's word can transform us.
Keagan illustrates the importance of encouragement, what power lies in the tongue and how we can glorify God by encouraging others. Each time you Cheer a Champ this week, log onto www.loveisourweapon.com/g/strong-nation and share your experience!
Les Freeman talks about his work with the Australian Aboriginal Outreach Ministry and talks about what it looks like to have an authentic relationship with God free of shame.
This week, Ps Ric continues a mini-series on the power Christ has given His Church. What is the Church meant to do with all this power?
Ps Judah unpacks the question "Does prayer work?" and shares about the ways God loves to use our prayers as a weapon in loving people.
Ps Judah looks at the story of Elijah on the Mountainside in our Strong Family service and the importance of listening to the still small voice of the Holy Spirit.
This week, Ps Ric continues a mini-series on the power Christ has given His Church. What did Jesus mean when He said “The Gates of Hell shall not prevail” against the Church?
Ps Jesse kicks off Term 4 with our new theme ‘Love is Our Weapon’ – a campaign focused on practical ways to express Jesus' love. Each week we will focus on a new act of love. Join us and share your experiences at www.loveisourweapon.com/g/strong-nation
Ps Ric & Ps Naomi are rounding out the series Marriage, Family & Parenting. This week the focus is on Parenting; God’s plan is generational and our parenting is the link to see God’s power move for generations.
Ps Ric & Ps Naomi are continuing the series Marriage, Family & Parenting. This week the focus is on Family; God’s plan is for everyone to flourish, and The Family is His design that helps this happen.
Senior pastors Ric and Naomi start their 3 part mini-series on Marriage and Family, looking at what the Bible says about marriage.
The parable of the dishonest manager is one of Jesus' more confusing teachings. However, by getting fresh understanding of just one word, the whole paradox starts to make sense.
In 1 Samuel 24 David has the opportunity to correct the injustices done to him by Saul. But he doesn’t. What about us?
This week up in the mountains for Friday night church Sam looks at the effect of having a passion to follow Christ, and how to develop our relationship with him.
This Fathers’ Day, Ps Ric will bring a challenge to the men of our Church. They will see the unique call that is upon them as they stand for the generations that are to come.
Money has an ability to persuade, manipulate or even control us. Why does money have such a hold on human beings? Is it because money is evil or does it represent something more? Let's take a look at what Jesus said about this significant portion of our lives.
This week in our family service Ps Judah teaches the families the story of Joshua leading the Israelites into the promised land. Ps Judahs take home message begins at 7:37.
Ps Judah introduces our theme of The Church That Serves by talking about what it means to serve Jesus.
Jesus speaks prophetically to the Apostle John in Revelation and also to us about His church and how He wants us to be strong and victorious.
Ps Ric & Ps Naomi are rounding out the series Marriage, Family & Parenting. This week the focus is on Parenting; God’s plan is generational and our parenting is the link to see God’s power move for generations
Ps Judah asks the question "How did Jesus treat those living outside His kingdom, and How does He want His Church to do this today?"
Pastor Judah talks about the parable in Matthew 18 relating to forgiveness, and explores the importance of forgiving our brothers and sisters in Christ just as we have been forgiven.
Pastor Judah looks at how we can live victorious lives that overcome sin to become the church that Jesus wants.
This week at our Friday night service in the mountains Solomon asks the question, What led to Paul’s radical conversion?
Looking at God’s provision for the Israelites in Exodus 16-17, this message draws a handful of insights for us today about who God is as our provider and how he provides in both expected and unexpected ways. NOTE Ps Daniel's take-home message begins at 13:00.
This week at Mountains Ps Rachel White shares on what church Jesus wants and encourages us that no matter what season you are in, the church is better for having you in it.
We have all heard of the love passage in 1 Cor 13: “Love is patient, love is kind, etc…” And you have probably heard it read out at a wedding at some point. It’s a wonderful passage and contains beautiful sentiments, but did you know that Paul intended it to be a rebuke of the Corinthians?
This week at our Mountains family service pastor Kris shares inspiration for parents from Moses’ Mother. The take-home message begins at 7:07.
This week Ps Judah teaches on Hebrews 12 and how we can hold on to the unshakeable so that we will not be shaken when tough times come.
Ps Judah unpacks the difference between changing our external environment and changing our internal selves for the benefit of our church family.
Like so many things in the Kingdom of God, the paradox of “weakness being strength” is unpacked by Paul in 2 Cor:12.
Join me on the discovery.
This week we had a live reenactment of Jacob wrestling with God and Pastor Judah shares what we can learn from this biblical story. Judah's message begins at 4:10.
This week Judah shares about communion and its history and meaning throughout the bible.
This week Nicola shares the story of Noah's Ark and Judah shares what we can all take home from this story.
Pastor Ric talks about the importance of a strong marriage and parenting kids in a strong family.
This week Judah wraps up Vision month by talking about the church's vision for a Strong Nation. NOTE Apologies for the poor quality, these issues should be fixed soon
Last year was spent discussing what it means to be 'Not of This World". Today Ps Andrew asks us to consider:
Am I a citizen of Heaven?
What does it mean to be a citizen of Heaven?
Can you imagine what it will be like to worship God in Heaven?
Do we think about the things of this world more often that we think about God and his majesty and might.
This week Pst Adam shares about a Biblicle and New Testamate view on money and tithing.
Today Ben discusses what it means to be a adopted into God's family - disciples who make disciples and apprentices who take on apprentices. The Kmer word for apprentice literally means "Child of the Tradie". We changing from servant to son or daughter.
Today Marcus reminds us of the power of the kingdom of God in a world that is constantly changing and discusses what it means to abide in Christ.
For our second week of January's Hot Takes Judah shares a biblical and Goldly view on abortion. NOTE Apologies for the poor sound quality after 28:00 we had some technical issues
For our first week of January's Hot Takes Robbie shares what is Truth. NOTE* Apologies for the poor sound quality after 19:30 we had some technical issues
This week at Mountains Church Pastor Adam teaches us about being citizens of Heaven and not of this world.
Pastor Ric shares the story of the bridesmaids and the oil from Matthew 25 and what it means for us.
This morning Ps Adam asks where is our Citizenship and what is the significance of being a Citizen.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?
This Friday Bethany Walker shared on why we should participate in Sabbath
This Morning Jesse guides the kids through re-enacting the birth of Jesus with Lego figurines they built and Penny talks about one of the names of Jesus - The Prince Of Peace.
This week Judah shares the story of Jesus' birth and Ethan brings the take-home message of the Christmas story.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?
This Friday Ps Judah Burrell shared on why we should participate in communion
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?
This Friday Ps Josh Groves shared on why we should join missions
Today Ps Ric discusses The Second Coming of Jesus and the 10 bridesmaids. When Jesus comes, what will he find in us? Will we be Ready? I want him to find someone who honoured him.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?
This Friday Ps Jesse Burrell shared on why we should fast
Ps Andrew continues our mini series. What would it be like to be one of The Disciples - to walk and talk with Jesus?
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?”
This Friday Evie Claxton shared on why we tithe.
Exploring the story of Joseph in Genesis, and how God was with Joseph, causing everything to work for good, despite the chaos of his life.
Today, Sarah retells the biblical account of Elisha and how God thwarted the plans of the Arameans.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?” This Friday Ricco Wikaira-Paul shared on why we should be in a huddle
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This week Ps Ric concludes the mini Series - discussing walking with Holy spirit day by day.
Today we hear about God's plan to be with us in chaos and the way the Holy Spirit leads us from chaos and disorder to order and purpose by taking a fresh look at the creation story of Genesis 1.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?” This Friday Sam Wotton shared on why we get baptized.
Judah begins a new theme “You are with me.” He unpacks Psalm 23 and what it means to have God with us as we live in this world.
This term we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?” This Friday Ps Jesse Burrell spoke on Prayer and Worship
Sometimes we can wonder about our ability to make a difference in the world, as the Church, in an age of unbelief. The story of Caleb is a powerful inspiration for understanding how God makes us mighty against all odds.
Today Ps Ric starts a 3 part mini series within the Not of This World Series called 'I Walk With Him". The Christian life is not a destination, it's a Journey of repentance, faith and a reverence for God.
This term in our Friday night services we are taking a look at the traditions and practices that we do in our Christian faith and asking the question, “Why do we do that?”
This week Ps Elijah shared on reading the bible.
Today Ps Lance encourages us:
1 Hold things lightly - we're just passing through.
2 We're only here for a short time - lets use the time we have.
3 Be like a dandelion - share the good news.
4 The church is one generation from extinction - what a joy that we can change the world.
5 Take a hold of people around you - talk to all the generations.
The video that was played during the message is linked here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAEIC4d5kWc
Pastor Daniel shares at Mountains Church about how narratives define our world and that we are defined by the narratives we have consciously or subconsciously accepted. God has something life changing to say to us about our narratives if we listen.
In today’s family service, we learn about the story of David and Goliath as Judah shares on what we have to learn from David’s past that allowed him to defeat Goliath.
In today's whole family service we look at David and Goliath, and other aspects of the boy who would became king. What if we decided to be a church to raise a generation of giant slayers.
Today, Ps Ric talks about how our belief system dictates our actions. Paul wanted the church at Ephesus to affect their community and the greater world - living incredible, fruitful, amazing lives - to be a light to the community and the world around them.
Pastor Ric shares the story of Abraham and Sarah, reminding us that we are carriers of the promise and our responsibility in hearing and obeying God’s voice
Today Ps Naomi continues our "Not of This World" series and discusses how to live as a powerful minority, living in faith and the promises of God among last days giants and how when God is on our side it makes us mighty.
This week in a Mountains Family Service Judah tells us the story of Elisha and the Lord's army. Then Robbie delves deeper into the story and brings forward a strong take home for the entire family.
In week 2 of a 2-part series, Pastor Ric and Pastor Naomi take us through how to parent children in a Godly fashion.
In week 1 of a 2-part series, Pastor Ric and Pastor Naomi share what living a Godly marriage should look like.
Today was a full family service, so the little kids stayed in the service and helped Ps Elijah to re-tell the story of Joseph to the big people.
What better way to start Father's Day than with some dad jokes. Today Pastor Ric talks about the role of the fathers to forgive, to speak identity over our children, to remind them of their inheritance, remind them of the call of God on them and to celebrate and cherish the moments.
Today pastor Jesse talks about leaving behind things which enslave us and accept the freedom to sacrifice and serve God. What are the tyrants in your life? How do we serve The Lord with what we have?
Today Ps Ric concludes the two part series, "Responding to the Voice of God". The Parable of the Sower shows 4 ways to respond. Will you respond with a soft heart?
On this occasion Ps Ric begins the first of a two part series, "Responding to the Voice of God". Hearing God's voice is crucial, however the promise of God is found in our response. Will you give a Sarah response or will you delegate to a Hagar response?
On this occasion Ps Ric shares thoughts on what gets Jesus' attention through the lens of the church operating in international frontiers. Allow this message to inspire you as you here about how Jesus may well see the work we do in Cambodia.
Boxing Day leftovers with Naomi Burrell, Susan Mann, Penny Gabin, Theeda Prevost and Megan Burrell