COR Youth Podcasts: Recent Episodes
COR Youth
COR Youth is a Christian youth group that meets every Friday in Melbourne, Australia. Our podcast is a weekly posting of the messages that are shared every Friday. Please feel free to download and share these podcasts. If you have any further questions about us or anything you hear, feel free to email us at coryouthau@gmail.com. You can also find us on our website, Instagram and Facebook.
In this weeks meeting we had Shady talk to us about his perspective on earth these days and his perspective of the struggles we are going through and his overall opinions
With this week's message, we hear from our special guest named Josh Davis. He shares his struggles growing up, especially as a teen and how God turned his life around.
In this last part of our 'Hands and Feet' series, we had the honour to hear from our guest speaker, Nadia Lino share about her broken past and how God came through for her.
In part 3 of 'Hands and Feet' series, we're honoured to hear from our guest speaker, Noddy Sharma. He talks about what being on a 'Mission' means and the importance of finding our 'Sonder'.
In this week's podcast, we hear from our second guest speaker for this series, David Wraight. He shares his youth ministry experience and the impact young people can have. David currently serves as the Director of Christian Community Churches in Victoria and Tasmania.
We begin a new series titled, "Hands & Feet" where we get to hear incredible stories/testimonies of God's power in the everyday. This week, we hear from our guest speaker, Josh Hilton and his testimony in Vietnam.
In this podcast we're reminded of what Christianity is truly about and that is: having a relationship with Christ. We also watch three videos from The Chosen series.
In this podcast, we wrap up 'The Fruit of the Spirit' series covering three stories from the Bible.
In this podcast, we analyse a text from one of C.S Lewis works. It illustrates how devil's tactics, but as Christians Christ is our armour.
We are continuing the fruits of the spirit series and this week Steve is talking about gentleness, he talked about how to be more gentle like Jesus and how gentle he was.
In this podcast, we get to hear from four amazing parents who share their parenting experience with honesty and Godly wisdom.
What does it mean to do 'good' or to be a 'good' person? Think about the goodness of God. How has God shown goodness towards us? In this podcast, we're reminded of Truth and learn practical ways to show goodness to those around us.
In this weeks message we discover the purposes of being kind and how to be kind like Jesus.
Often at times we can be quite impatient. Join us where we talked about how to be patient like God.
In this podcast, we uncover the topic of Peace and what makes us have Peace on our Earth
Have you ever wondered why is Good Friday called The Good Friday it's the day Jesus Christ was tortured and crucified? In this message, we dive deep into the scripture and explain the reason behind the term 'Good Friday'.
Unity is important because we get to know more people and tell them about God and bring them closer to him.
In this podcast, we unpack the first fruit of the spirit which is love. We compare and contrast what the world and the Bible say about love.
In John 4:14 Jesus said, "but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst." What does his statement mean or represent? In this podcast, we uncover the meaning behind the water that came out of a stone in for the Israelites to drink.
Imagine it's your wedding day and you knew everything that is going to happen in the next 50 years. Would you still choose to marry that person? God is faithful even when we are not faithful.
Arthur Stace, an illiterate man with a broken family history later converted to Christianity spreads his message by writing 'Eternity' with chalk on footpaths across Sydney.
Arthur Stace used what he had in his hand to spread the Truth. The question is, what is in YOUR hands that you can use as an instrument to spread the Truth?
In this special edition podcast, we wrap up a day talking about God’s Kingdom by recognising who our King is and what citizens of Jesus’ eternal kingdom should look like here on earth.
In this week’s message, we talk about the importance of reading the bible and how it changes our lives.
In this week’s podcast, Shady shares with us the story of one little decision which would determine who he was going to become, and how our identities aren’t shaped by monumental events, but every turn we take when we’re faced with a fork in the road.
As we wrap up another year, we can’t help but wonder where it’s all heading. Have we been living the same lives as everyone around us? Can we see Christ dwelling in us? Most importantly, do we know where we’ll spend eternity? Join us as we take a serious look at our lives and try to answer all these big questions.
As we draw closer to Christmas, we reflect on what makes the season exciting. Tonight we ponder the awesomeness and true wonder of the Christmas story; that the God who commands the earth, whose presence inspires fear and awe, became a Man and dwelt among us. How can we not marvel at the miracle of Christmas?
Have you ever marvelled at how big God is? Have you thought about how He created everything from the smallest atom to our infinite universe? God is beyond our imagination and yet, He pays attention to every detail about us! Join us as we explore just how uncontainable God is, and how knowing this radically changes our relationship with Him.
When Jesus approaches a paralysed man, Jesus' response is this: Do you want to be healed? Why does he ask this? Is there something that could possibly hold us back from wanting to be healed by Jesus? Join us as we explore all of these questions and get to the heart of our desire to be made well.
Have you ever thought that someone's walk didn't quite match their talk? Or maybe you've felt this in your own life. Join us tonight as we explore why it can be so hard for us to practice what we preach and how we can follow Jesus' call to a life of integrity.
Following last week's panel, tonight we delve deeper into the topic of relationships. Listen as we discuss God's ultimate purpose and intention for our relationships and how in all things, we should ultimately reflect Him.
Should I date? Why do we date? When is it ok to start dating? How do I know who the right person is for me? How far is too far? These are all important questions that the bible has a lot to say about! Tonight we kick off our ‘relationships’ series with a panel to answer all your burning questions on dating and relationships!
When picture a miracle, we often think of a supernatural, unexplainable event. But what if we could see through God's eye? In this video, we explore how we can find miracles in every part of life, and that rather than drawing our attention, every miracle points us to Someone greater.
At some point in your life, you’ve probably prayed the “prayer” asking for Jesus to come into your life. But how can you know if it was actually the life-changing turning point that it should be? Tonight, we talk about what it means for believers to be saved and some of signs that make us certain we’ve been born again.
We can often find ourselves looking for our value by comparing ourselves to others. But can we ever really find joy when we reach these expectations? Join us as we talk about how we can find this satisfaction when we focus on the source of our true value.
This week, Shady shares with us the story of God's faithfulness throughout his life and why we can have certainty about our future as long as Jesus is in our boat.
Joined by guest speaker Alex Stark from RZIM, we explore the different ways we find ourselves pursuing satisfaction and discover the One Way that leads to true satisfaction.
In this week's episode, we’re joined by special guest speaker, Wade Hunt! Wade began experimenting with drugs and alcohol at the age of six, and eventually, his experimentation turned into a serious drug and alcohol addiction. Life for Wade seemed worthless. He was utterly hopeless and depressed, caught in a losing battle against his addiction. Tonight, Wade shares the inspiring story of how his life was completely changed.
In this week's message, we’re taking it back to our roots and talking about the greatest Gift to humanity, the Reason for our faith, the Author of our Salvation and the only Hope we have- Jesus
Our world is constantly telling us to listen to ourselves and forge our own path. But what does the Bible say about this? Can we trust ourselves to be masters of our own lives? Or is there One who is much more worthy of our trust?
In this week's podcast, we hear from Daniel, Joel and Shady as they share what it's like being a Christian entrenched in the business world and how they show God's love and bring the gospel to everyone they meet.
Friends are a blessing; they're the ones who laugh with you, mourn with you, make memories with you, and ultimately, they're the people who know you best. In this video, we explore the qualities that are important in a friend, the privilege of friendship and how Jesus is the only Perfect Friend.
Join us for the latest instalment of our "Behind the Hero" series where we look at the life of Esther and see how God can use the least likely of heroes- a young Jewish orphan girl- to keep His promises.
We're living in unprecedented times with so much uncertainty and we're faced with tough decisions at every turn. How do we navigate these uncharted waters? How do we distinguish God's voice when everyone seems to be making a statement? We take a look at God's never-changing Word to find out!
Who was the man after God's own heart? What made him who he was? Where were his successes and pitfalls? Our "Behind the Hero" series continues with a message on King David!
Why does God allow people to suffer? How can a good God send people to hell? Do our prayers change God's plan for the world? In this week's podcast, we ask some of the toughest questions in apologetics and see what God's word has to say about them.
Tonight we kick off our newest series: Behind the Hero. We take a look at Moses' life and who was truly behind this amazing leader.
What is the role of Christians in the current day and age? How do we find the courage to tell others about Jesus when we don't want to offend or we don't feel like we have the answers? Join us as we answer these questions and more as we unpack the topic of evangelism.
Have you ever wondered why we pray? Or have you ever felt like no one is listening? Do you ever question who it is you're talking to? In this message, we unpack the meaning and purpose of prayer, and who the God on the other side of the conversation really is.
Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? Or have you ever thought about what your purpose is? Could there be a bigger meaning behind our existence? Tonight, we try to answer life's ultimate question: What is the meaning of life?
Who are my "friends"? How do I have a tough conversation with a friend? How do I know if I should end a friendship? In this week's podcast, we're joined by the dynamic duo, David and Daniel T, as they answer some of the biggest questions about friendship!
All people were made in God's image, but sin has infiltrated our hearts and led us to elevate ourselves above others because of their skin colour or heritage. Today, we discuss what it means for us to live in light of God's original design and to combat the injustices we see in the world.
Today, we here from our very own new dads, Dave and Jono Abde, as they talk about their experiences of fatherhood and what they've learned about God's fatherly love towards us.
Today, we hear from Shady and Daniel as they reflect on the past and unpack what it means to look back in order to look forward.
This week, we talk about selfishness, what it means to take ourselves off 'selfie' mode and to die to self. Watch the video we watched at 2:13 here: https://youtu.be/eR8i7r8OyVs
Here's a link for the video that was played during the message (at 14:45): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt5k_tO6768
Every human heart is soil in which God plants His seeds- He wants us to grow and be fruitful. But not every soil is suitable for growth. This week, we look at four different conditions of our hearts and which one will lead to growth.
Imagine that an awful disease began spreading throughout the world and that being infected with this disease meant that everyone was going to die. Now imagine that you had the cure for this disease. Would you keep the cure to yourself? Or would you make sure that everyone could get access to it and be healed? Join us as we discuss the importance of sharing the cure we have to the disease of sin.
God has given each of us a gift. God has also given each of us a calling. But what are we doing with them? Are we standing still in our comfort zones? Or are we stepping out in faith to become the people God wants us to be?
Join us as we kick off another year at COR Youth by sharing the vision we believe God has placed on our hearts for this ministry - to be a lighthouse for the lost, a hospital for the broken, the barracks for the army and the armoury to equip the soldier.
How much does my past affect me? My decisions? The way I see God? The way I see other people? Daniel was a young prince ripped from his home and thrown into a foreign country as a teenager. He had every opportunity to blame his past and give up on what he believed...but that’s not who Daniel was, and that’s not what Daniel did.
We’ve all made resolutions before, but we all eventually come to a crossroads in life where our decision, in that moment, can change everything. Hear the incredible story of how one man made a decision that should have ended his life and how God redeemed his past to give him new life in Christ - because He wants that for you too.
What happens when a woman, created in the image of God Himself, loses sight of her value and calling? She and all of creation around her begins to fall apart. Join us this week as we explore the amazingly unique and powerful identity that God has placed in each woman. We’ll take a practical look at what that characteristics of a Godly woman look like and some incredible examples of Godly women, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, in the bible.
What does it mean to be a “man” in today’s world? Hollywood has a definition, the law has a definition, doctors have a definition - but how does God define manhood? Join us this week as we take a really practical look at how to become the Men that God designed us to be, as well as signs to look out for when dating or thinking about relationships.
Where do we get our sustenance? Are we willing to dig deep into Jesus’ words, to be nourished by Him and to know Him intimately? Or do we back away when things become uncomfortable or controversial? Join us as we talk about what it means to be unafraid of the discomfort and to know Jesus deeply.
God sees you and cares for you. Do we have faith that God is on our side? Do we talk to God as though he is our Father or do we keep him at a distant? Tune in with us this week as we talk about how God keeps his promises to us.
We encounter so many challenges in our daily lives. How do you stay resilient through the many things life throws at us? When all seems lost do we put our trust i God? God is good in the midst of our struggles. Tune in this week as we delve into the story of Joseph and his resilient heart in the face of adversity.
Our lives are filled with many important priorities and many of these priorities start to negatively affect us when we don't have them in the right order. What are your priorities? What order are they in? and how are they affecting you?... Join us as we dig deeper into understanding the struggles of life, our priorities and God.
How do we react when we see death and destruction in the world? Are we moved by the pain that sin has caused in the world? Do our hearts break for what breaks God’s? This week, we look at what it means to be in tune to God’s heart for those around us and how this should play out in our lives
It’s easy for us to seek after our own popularity, wealth or comfort. We spend so much time looking down at ourselves and fail to see the bigger picture. But God wants us to step out of our comfort zone and choose His calling instead. Join us this week as we unpack what it means to strive not for our own benefit, but for others.
Each of us was made by God to bear fruit. But what kind of soil are we? Are we dry and shallow or are our hearts soft and receptive to God’s word? Tune in this week as we look into how to have the right hearts for bearing fruit. Pretty sure I’ve done this one before though actually
How do we make good decisions? How do we decide if something is healthy or harmful? We go to God’s word! But what about the situations when the bible hasn’t spoken directly about a specific situation? Then we go to God’s heart to find the answer... Join us this week as we set out a really practical step by step guide to making Godly decisions everyday.
Do you remember what it was like when you realised you had a crush on someone for the first time? You can’t wait to see them, or hear their voice - your heart skips a beat when they send you a text.. you’d do ANYTHING for them, and you’d do it with a smile because you believe you’re in love. Our relationship with God is the same...but are we in love enough with Him to willingly and gladly do what He asks? To want to spend time with Him? To speak to and eagerly wait to hear from Him? Join us this week as we rediscover our “first love” of Jesus.
Have you noticed how excited we tend to get about or favourite team in sport? How passionately we can yell at the screen, how proudly we wear the colours and how we can’t wait to discuss our teams results with our friends after the big game? So why aren’t we as passionate about the team God says we belong to; God’s own team...Team Heaven? Tune in with us this week to find out why being on God’s team is something worth getting really excited about!
We come across so many different challenges that can be overwhelming to us. So how do we react in those situations? Who do we go to try to solve it? Join us this week as we look at some practical strategies of how to really submit your struggle to God and let Him grow your faith through the process.
God calls his people by a lot of different names and titles in the bible; one of those unique titles in the New Testament is “Royal priesthood”. “Royal” means we’re kings and Queens who have a responsibility to the world that we live in and the people we serve, and “Priest” means we have a responsibility to be in fellowship and service to God. Join us this week as we talk about how to practically live out those 2 amazing roles every day.
Why am I valuable? What gives me, as a human being, my worth? Just like any beautiful artwork over the centuries; our value comes from the artist who made us. We are each an original, made by God Himself. Join us this week to explore how this amazing truth affects the root of our identity and how we connect with the world around us.
We often forget how unbelievably powerful and life transforming a real encounter with Jesus is! Join us this week as we listen to our very own Rachel Rizk share her journey to faith and her new outlook on life with Jesus.
From school to friends to TV shows to Instagram, there are so many things that take time from our days. Why do we choose to let these things keep us busy? Do they further our own kingdoms or God’s? Join us this week as we unpack the rising trend of ‘busyness’ and how to keep ourselves occupied with the right things.
What’s our first reaction when we face a wave that’s bigger than us? If it’s panic or anxiety, you’re in good company. Most of us react that way at first. But, it’s what we choose to do after that Initial reaction that can really launch our walk and experience with God. Join us this week to hear how turning your moments of worry into moments of worship can turn your battles into your blessing.
Continuing our mental health series, join us as we delve deeper into the struggles Christians can face on a day-to-day basis and talk about recognising mental illness and supporting those struggling around us.
This week, we start our mini-series on mental health. We’re joined by Andy and Cadence as we open up the discussion on what mental health means for Christians and see how God walks with us through it.
The Gospel Jesus preached was all about the coming of The Kingdom of God. But what is The Kingdom of God and why is it good news?
Have you ever thought about the 5 senses? We're taught about them in kindergarten. You have eyes to see, and ears to hear, a tongue to taste, a nose to smell and hands that feel.
But what if God didn't just give us eyes to see the physical, but eyes to see the spiritual as well...
Join us this week as we explore the spiritual significance of the 5 senses in our lives.
We, as human beings, are broken. Somewhere deep down, we've always known it. There's a disconnect between who we are and who we know we should be. We never meant for it to happen, but we carry around the effects of it everyday. So how does that fit into God's plan? Join us this week as we dive into the story of Mephibosheth and find out how God acts through our brokenness.
In our Good Friday message, we explore 4 different characters and their encounters with Jesus, in His journey to the cross.
What if Jesus did so much more on the cross than we first thought? What if He didn't just forgive my sins there, but permanently destroyed my old nature in the process? What if He gave me a completely new nature to live for Him from? What if I was no longer a salve to my sin? What if sin is just a choice for me now? What if I still haven't realised any of this yet? Listen in to tackle these life-changing questions with us!
How does the bible define obedience and faithfulness? If obedience is as simple as saying "yes", then faithfulness is learning to say "yes" consistently. Join us this week as we look at the lives of Daniel, Joseph and Abraham to see what those characteristics look like in the everyday and how God rewards them.
Why do we admire people in the bible like Paul and Peter and Stephen? Because none of them were shy about living out their faith - even when it cost them everything. Join us this week as we take a closer look at the life and epic faith of Stephen and find out how we can live a life like his for Christ.
This week we look at how God's timing is perfect in tough times. He has the best plan for us, even though we do not see it from the start. Listen to this podcast if you are going through a tough time.
What is the difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary life? Why is it that so many of us fall short of our God given potential? Listen in with us as we explore how discipline is a crucial ingredient in helping us "run the race" of faith in this life.
How do you think about your time? Do you see it as a gift, or just something to fill up? Do you see every day as a new opportunity to make a lasting impact? Joins us as we explore what it means to live the life God has always intended for us.
Have a listen to the Christmas Story. The Good News that was brought to us through the Word
What is the difference between personality and character? What are my character flaws? How can I become a better person? If those questions have been on your mind listen to this podcast.
This week we look at what real friendships should look like. What investing into a relationship means. Do I have to give up my time? effort?
"Do you trust God?" It's a question we hear all the time, and we usually answer yes. But what if trusting God meant not getting what I wanted? More than that, what if trusting God meant losing everything? This week we look at 3 instances of faith in the bible where people knew that they could lose it all, but trusted God anyway - and how to become more like them.
We've all heard of Moses parting the Red Sea, but how much of that was really Moses? Join us this week as we explore what it means to step into the calling God has for us and live out of Gods resources and not our own.
"Why would God as a prophet in the Old Testament to go and marry a prostitute? What could that possibly prove? Join us this week as we look at what unconditional love really looks like through the eyes of God, through the story of Hosea and Gomer."
This week we look at life through the eyes of 2 babies, still in the womb. Listen in to their conversation and ask yourself whether you have the answer to their thought provoking questions about life.
In this episode we talk about the type of faith God wants us to have and how it should never be ‘blind’
If your relationship with God was a tree, what would that tree look like? When was the last time it was watered? Are the leaves green? Is there any fruit? What's the quality of that fruit? Or is that tree dry, wilted and on the brink of falling over? Join us this week as we remember what it means to actively engage and grow in relationship with Christ.
When it comes to dating and pre-marital advice, most people don't think the Bible has much to offer on the subject. This week we explore some of the best dating advice out there... And it comes straight from the Bible! Have a listen.
This week we explore the beautiful way in which God chose to set up the family unit on earth and how each of us fit into His heavenly family - the church. The narrative of the Bible is about a Father willing to do anything to reconcile with His lost children. As part of God's family we also carry the same responsibility to bring reconciliation to each other and to a fallen world.
We spend our lives running from one thing to another. We surround ourselves with so much "noise" and distraction to drown out (and sometimes even run away from) our own thoughts or having to face who we really are before God and who He wants us to be. This week we look at a moment in Jacobs life where he was finally alone, in silence; where he wrestled with God for his identity. Where he went in as "deceiver" and emerged as "prince".
We live "in the world" as Christians, but we go about our days thinking that where we choose to place ourselves has no impact on our lives. This week we study the life of "Lot" in the Old Testament and study his choice to live as part of "the world", where that leads and what it means for our walk with Christ today.
How do you act around your friends? Your workmates? Your family? Tonight we talk about what it means to be watchmen in a lighthouse and how vital our actions are to drawing those around us to Christ.
Reading through the end of Exodus and Leviticus in your Bible is something most people find boring or dry. That's because you need to dig below the surface if you want to find diamonds. Join us for the 3rd part of our series as we explore how the materials of the tabernacle point to Christ in ways that are anything but dry and boring.
If you knew there was an assassin coming to kill you; if you knew their name, would you invite them into your home? Would you welcome them or eat with them? It seems insane, but that's exactly what Samson, and later Gedaliah, both did. It's what we often do when sin comes knocking on our own doors...
What do you believe in about God? Your relationship with Him? What do you believe He says about you and about Himself? Tonight, we follow the journey of Simon Peter and unpack what it means to seek the truth of what makes up our convictions
Warfare is a strong theme in the Old Testament. Join us this week for the second part of our series as we explore the Israelites victory at the walls of Jericho and see how that applies to the spiritual war we're still fighting today.
When we look at the Old Testament we see so many people, places, animals rituals, and objects that don't quite seem to make sense on their own. They were just a shadow, an outline, of the real thing - Jesus Christ
God created us for more than to study, work, get married, retire and die. But to discover our true purpose we have to be willing to answer one difficult question: "what breaks my heart?"
When Jesus was crucified, there were 2 criminals crucified on either side of him. Each of them had a choice of how to react to Jesus; the exact same choice we all still face today.
This week we look at sin, and the consequences it could have on our lives. What is sin? Why do we sin? Sin will blind, bind and grind you.
This week we explore three crucial actions in psalm 1: sitting, walking and standing, and we look at what they mean for us as Christians today and how each of them can lead us closer to God.
It's a common word that we see in the Bible, but what does it actually mean? This week we explore the holiness of God and His calling for us to find our purpose and identity by being like Him - by being holy.
How many of us go to church? How many of us know how to sing the songs, say the right words, close our eyes and lift our hands? A wise man once said "it's easy to act like a Christian, but it's hard to react like a Christian". Have we made a commitment to following Jesus that goes beyond just the Sunday morning? Or are we just playing church? Have a listen and be challenged.
This week we wrap up our Bible Series by going through a summary of the New Testament timeline and how the arrival of Jesus (the promised king of the Old Testament) changed the course our world forever. Have a listen to see how the Old and New Testament tell the same continuous story of God's love and redemption and how needed it is for our lives today.
Join us this week for a rapid fire summary of the story of the Old Testament (the first half of the bible you have today). We talk about its history, events and writers, and we explore how it fits in with the bigger story that God is trying to tell the world; the story of a loving Father who wants to be reconciled to His children.
The Bible doesn't sugar coat anything; it calls everything out for what it really is. This week we look at the character of King David - a man who God described as being "a man after His own heart". And yet David made such serious mistakes in his life. How do we reconcile these 2 extremes in David (and in us)? Have a listen to this week's message to find out.
Bread? Water? A sword? What do all these thing have in common? They're just some of the ways that God chooses to describe His word (the bible), and they all have very practical applications for us today. Join us this week as we explore these and other examples of what the bible is to us today.
What do you put your trust in? Is it your intellect? Your emotions? Friends and family? Or is it God? This week we explore how our trust in ourselves can often fail us, and what it really means to trust God wholeheartedly with our lives.
This Christmas, we look at how God's plan to save the world and redeem us started with a poor, unmarried teenage girl from the middle nowhere. God's plans can seem crazy and ridiculous to us, but His plans are always perfect and His promises always come true
This week, we reflect on what it means to say that we love Jesus and how that needs to translate in our daily walk.
Do you know or have you ever allowed yourself to think about what Jesus had to endure to take away your sin? This week we re-live the last few hours of Christ's life here in on earth and walk with Him to the cross.
Have you ever wondered whether giving up everything and following Christ was really worth it? Have you ever wished your life was like everyone else in the world? Well, so did Asaph in psalm 73. This week we discuss what it means to follow Christ and why there's nothing more worthwhile.
Who is Jesus, really? This week, we look at the character of Jesus, and how His presence, whether in the depths of sorrow or the height of joy, always leads to a 'wow' moment.
Join us this week for the final part of our journey series, where we talk about the promised land in the Old Testament and the sure hope of God's promise of a home in heaven for those who believe and trust Him today, and how we should live in light of that hope.
Join us this week for the second part of our journey series, where we talk about the time that Israel spent wandering in the desert before reaching the promised land, and how their attitude and actions in that place compare with our day to day lives as Christians walking through the world today.
The book of Jonah talks about a prophet with a task from God He didn't want to do. Jonah was stubborn, hard hearted and judgemental - and the hard reality is that sometimes we are too. Listen to this week's message and learn from Jonah's mistakes.
At one point or another, everyone wonders, 'What's the meaning of my life?' This week we unpack life's biggest question to see what God intended for our lives.
In the first part of this three week series, we talk about the time of slavery that the nation of Israel spent in Egypt, which represents the world and its system, and how it relates to us as God's people today.
This week we hear about who we are in front of God, friends and ourselves. We so often hide from God and let him find us but what does that say about us?
This week, we talk about how following Jesus often means making decisions that don't seem logical to the rest of the world. By trusting that God will make a way where there seems to be no way out, we see how the greatest heroes of the bible saw God's hand in their lives, and how we can live that same life by faith.
This week we hear about the 5 excuses Moses made to God in order to avoid going on his mission. We hear how God answered him in the Old Testament, and how God answers those same excuses fears for us in the New Testament
Tune into this week's podcast where we have three of our own youth share their experiences on missions trips and what God taught them.
What's the purpose of missions? Is it just to provide for people's material needs? Or is there something more? This week, we hear about how serving in mission restores our relationship with God, ourselves and the world, making us who we're supposed to be.
This week we are joined by guests from Betel Australia; an organisation that works with recovering drug addicts, and we hear a message about how God is asking each of us "what do you want most in life?" And whether we're brave enough to faithfully follow through with the answer.
This week we discuss the story of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon who reminds us of the importance of listening to advice from the right source. God has placed those who are older than us, who have gone before us (especially our parents) as our advisors, to guide us and to reflect His love throughout the process.
"Smooth seas never made a skilful sailor". This week we talk about how God has the power to use even the most difficult and painful circumstances in our life to help shape us, bring us closer to Himself and launch is into a deeper relationship with Him...if we're willing to let Him.
How do we react when we're in the middle of a storm? Do our lives glorify God in the hardest of times? This week, we look at 3 kings and how each responded in the face of death.
What does it mean to give to God? And how should we go about it? This week, we look at tithing and the heart behind giving back to God.
Some decisions in our lives are black and white - clearly right or clearly wrong. But what happens when we face a grey area? This week we find out what the bible has to say about how to make the right decision in any situation.
As followers of Jesus, how are we leading each other? Are we turning a blind eye to things we know will harm us or are we standing up for what believe in and encouraging each other to do the same?
If you've ever wondered how much God loves you, you never have to look farther than the cross. On Easter we celebrate the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection that brings us into a new hope and a new life with Him.
This week we cover the life of Job; a man who lost everything and still held onto his faith. Job reminds us that even when life makes no sense and we don't understand what is happening to us, God is still in control, waiting to lift us up...we just have to have faith!
Do you know where you're gonna be in 5 years? 10 years? 20? Life can hold some unexpected turns. This week, we hear about what it means to surrender our lives to The One who hold the future.
Gossip can be seemingly harmless and even fun...but this week we explore how gossip affects us and those around us, and why it can be a toxic (and addictive) habit that we need to break
'If we're only doing what's expected to be accepted, is it really worth it if we're rejected?' This week, Tyson speaks about what it means to stand firm in God in a world that constantly pressures us to conform.
Lies we tell others, lies Satan tells us and lies we tell ourselves. In this week's message we hear about the different kinds of lies and what God has to say about them.
The whole story of the bible revolves around God's desire to know us and His desire for us to know Him! In this bonus episode from Ignite Young Adults, we hear about the lengths God took for us to know Him, and the wonderful privilege we have to be known by Him!
In this bonus message from Ignite Young Adults, we explore God's heart and His nature, in wanting to do a new thing! God is dynamic and active and wants us to approach Him with expectancy and desire!
It's Christmas! In this special episode we look at the path people took to meet baby Jesus, and we see the path God took to meet with us!
A time of change can bring us to a point of refection. One of our youth leaders reflects on the things God has been teaching him throughout the years... Don't miss out on listening to this personal and challenging message!
The path you're on has a destination. Do you know where you're going, and are you happy about it? Our guest speaker, Andy Simpson, sheds some light on the 'Path Principle' and what God has to say about the choices we make and how they shape us and our futures!
We all want to have a meaningful life that leaves a lasting impact, and God wants us to have that kind of life too. In this episode we uncover the kind of life we can live that will have an eternal impact and please the Creator of the Universe.
God's plan is perfect, and although we may not understand or know what He does or why, we can always rely on Him! What's stopping you from believing that? What's stopping you from trusting Him? Don't you know that when you have God, you have everything and nothing can stop you!
When was the last time you looked at God with a sense of awe? When was the last time you really wanted to be in His presence? In this episode we talk about what it means to be in relationship with the God who created the universe!
God wants you to know what He's done for you, to know Him intimately, to grow in your relationship with Him, and then to help others come to know Him - where are you up to?
How are you living your life? What are your hopes and dreams? Do you know that time is short? In this episode we refocus our attention on the things that really matter - the things that will last beyond our lifetime here on earth.
'Ministry' is typically misunderstood and largely ignored by most Christians, but to God, a life of ministry is the only kind of life He calls us into. So what is ministry, what does it look like, how do we do it, and who do we minister to? Listen in to find out.
God calls us to love Him, follow Him and serve Him. He wants our all but sometimes we feel like all we can do is 'try'. What's the difference between 'trying' and 'doing'? Can we please God if all we do is 'try'?
We are in the world but not of it. How does God call us to live life in a culture that wants nothing to do with Him? In this hilarious episode we see how Jesus showed us how to change the culture instead of being changed by the culture.
This episode focuses on suffering and the reality that it reaches us despite our background. Whether we're a refugee from Syria or a middle class hard working professional, life gets tough. In those moments we need eyes that focus on the eternal - eyes that focus on God.
Are you tired of religion? Does following after God feel impossible and sometimes even unfair? In this episode, guest speaker Tyson Popplestone shares Jesus' message about coming to Christ and finding a place of rest, freedom and relationship. A place where the heavy is made light and where the law of love reigns supreme!
This episode features a very special guest speaker and beloved school teacher: Rebekah McClimens! God wants to speak to His people and rejoice over them with singing! Listen in to find out what He wants to say...
We sometimes forget that even on a stormy day, the sun continues to shine! God wants us to know that He's there and He can be trusted with anything and everything...no matter what storms we're in the midst of. Take a listen to the latest episode of our podcast!
In this off-the-wall, informal and arabic filled episode, we sit down with Pastor Peter Botross and talk about what God wants for our lives and then we open it up for some quick fire questions and answers.
In this very special episode we join with the Arabic Soul Salvation Assembly and the Ignite Young Adults for a meeting to celebrate the unity we have as a Church-family.
In this codex message we find out what Church is really all about... Who established the Church? How does God view the Church? And what is the Church's purpose?
Who are you really? Who do you belong to? What does God have to say about who you are? This episode we tackle the issue of identity and the common misconceptions it can raise...
This episode, our guest speaker Michael de Kretser walks us through one of Jesus' most famous parables...
Sometimes it's hard to have faith, and sometimes we lose our way and feel far away from God. In this special episode, we hear of stories of Lost Faith as one of COR Youth's leaders shares a message with our sister meeting, 'Ignite Young Adults'.
How do you view God and how do your actions declare Him? In this episode we see what happens when we engage with God and see Him for who He really is, rather than putting Him in a box of our own expectations and limitations.
In this episode, we're joined by Pastor Raef Soliman from Bridge Church who reminds us that Christ is coming back soon! But how soon is 'soon'? How will we recognise the time? And what should our lives look like in the lead up to His glorious return?
Have you ever felt like God doesn't listen? That He doesn't care about you? That He's making you hurt on purpose? While we may not fully understand what He's doing in the moment, one thing remains clear: we should trust in Him and His timing. Listen in to hear more...
It's one of the greatest and most challenging commands in the history of humanity: 'love your enemies'. Jesus coined this radical notion, and it has continued to powerfully impact the world, even until today. But what does it mean, what does it say about God, and how does it apply to us? Listen and find out!
Jesus was very clear about who He was. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains that He fulfils what 'the law and the prophets' say and sets a challenge to all people. Listen to find out what He meant...
God cares about who your friends are and designed us to need each other and need community. What is God's vision for our friendships? What kind of friends should we be? Take a listen and find out.
In the second part of our Sermon on the Mount series we examine Jesus' salt and light metaphors...
Pastor Farag is spearheading the translation of the Bible into sign language for the peoples of the Middle East and he joins us to share his story.
Our new series centres in on Jesus' famous sermon where he reveals God's heart to a hungry crowd. This week, we look at what Jesus chose to open His sermon with: the Beatitudes. How do we find and pursue happiness? How do we live a life worth living? What's God's heart towards us? Take a listen and find out...
The Holy Spirit is largely misunderstood - He is God and He dwells in us once we call Jesus our Lord and Saviour. But what does the Holy Spirit do in our lives? What does it mean to be sealed/baptised/filled with The Spirit? How do you get 'filled' with The Spirit? What are the fruits and what are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? All these answers and more are in this epic, hour-long codex message...
This Good Friday, we reflect on the cross and the perfect Son of God who was hung upon it. What does it all mean, and why did it have to happen?
Our special guest speaker shares some of her life experiences and how they've taught her to walk closer with God.
God's most frequent command throughout His whole Word is, 'fear not'. Why does God care if we're afraid? And how can we live a life without fear?
Love is a two-way-street, and in the third and final part of our '(in Love)' series we discover what responsibilities we are called to, as we enter into relationship with God.
What's the deal with fasting? Why does God supposedly care about whether or not we eat? What should we expect when we fast? This is our first codex message of the new year and we answer all these questions and more!
The good, the bad, the ugly - all things will be united under Christ, and that is God's purpose and plan. What does that mean? How does it affect our lives? And how should it change us?
Our first week back since we wrapped up our holiday program has us seeking God's will for this New Year. What is the vision He has given us for this year, both as individuals and as a group?
It's Christmas time at COR Youth! In this episode we find out about the first gifts ever given over Christmas and what they revealed about God's nature and the identity of Jesus!
Jesus' final command to His disciples also exemplifies the true nature of being one of His followers. So what is The Great Commission? Why is it important? And how does it apply to me today? Listen and find out...
Up on Mars Hill in Athens, the apostle Paul saw an inscription, it read, 'To An Unknown God'. Paul went on to reveal the 'Unknown God' and explain how He wants to be KNOWN, intimately and personally.
Prayer is conversation with God...but what does that actually mean? What are God's expectations around prayer and how does He answer back? Listen to this special Codex episode to find out.
God tells us that we're in the middle of a Spiritual War, where our very souls are fought for. We have a very important role in this war, and we choose which side we stand on. In this episode we talk about the pitfalls and troubles we can face as 'Principalities, Powers and Rulers' fight against us.
Have you ever felt broken? God tells us that He heals and restores, but just how exactly does He go about doing that, and why is it so important to Him? In this episode we look at Nehemiah's attempts at restoring Jerusalem's wall and his people through the lens of how God restores us.
In our lives we face real problems and fundamental threats to our spiritual wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of those around us. We never know when these times are coming and so we must always be ready. In this episode we talk about the importance of having our hands raised in prayer every step of the way.
In this episode we look at the extreme lengths God took for us, all for love, and how that holds the key to setting us free. But what does God's version of freedom look like? And how exactly does love set us free?
In this episode we talk about what it means to lead others and we look at some examples of great leaders.
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Is creation a myth or reality? In this episode we compare and contrast Christianity with atheism and other popular philosophies and weigh up the 'science' to see whether or not our faith is truly blind.
In our lives, we'll face many decisions where we have to choose to either do the popular/socially acceptable thing, or the right thing. This episode unpacks one story that shows what happens when you stand up for what you believe and what God does in the midst of that.
We all have goals and desires in our lives that push us forward. Sometimes, God calls us to lay those aside to hear His voice more clearly. In this episode, we talk about 'Surrender', and how God uses it to give us not always what we want, but what we need...
A practical message straight from Jesus' teachings that reveals God's extremely high standards on how we should relate and interact with anyone we encounter.
Can we trust God? Can we trust Him to change us and mold us in His image?
In our 9th episode, we talk about 'The Unchanging Changer', our faithful and loving God who has big plans for us.
Who was the Bible written by? When was it written? How do we know it's true? Is it still relevant? We answer all these questions and more in our 8th podcast episode. This one is not to be missed!
We were created with an appetite for more than just food...
In our 7th episode, we talk about The HUNGER that all people have, and how it can be satisfied.
In our 6th episode we address the issue of DOUBT - something every Christian will likely face. Can we lose our salvation? What does God have to say about our doubts?
What is heaven like? Who goes there? How do you get there?
In episode 5 of our podcast, we discover the biblical answers to all these questions and more in our 3rd codex message on Heaven.
What did Jesus actually do for us? What is Easter really all about? It's Good Friday at COR Youth, and we discover the lengths God took for us: all for love.
What do 'chalk' and 'prayer' have in common? Pastor Gavin Brown joins us to reveal the true meaning of prayer, and what God-focused prayer actually looks like.
In our second episode, we talk about what it means to 'die to self' and what God desires our life to be like.
This is our very first episode of our podcast, which also happens to be our second ever codex message spoken at youth, titled: The Truth About Hell. We aim to explore and discover biblical facts about Hell, to better understand God and His desire for us.