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In their beauty, relationships reflect the heart of God, echo eternity, and leave us with joy. Yet to open ourselves to others is to risk everything, for we are most alive when we are most vulnerable. Biblical abiding and belonging begin with Jesus. When we abide in Him, His love flows through us. Before we can belong to others, we must know who we are. We do not strive to earn identity; we receiv...

This morning, Ryan and Nic walked us through Kingdom giving and stewardship, with a session (not included) on our finances as a community. Kingdom giving is a disciple's response to God's grace in our lives, an expression of worship, faith and partnership. Ryan walks us through scripture leading us up to the session with Nic.

Looking to Exodus, we see a God whose deepest desire is to be with His people. Again and again, His presence came to dwell among them, resting as a cloud, walking with the people of His heart. When Israel walked in His ways, there was a glory and a power that marked them. All through the Old Testament we glimpse this longing of God to dwell with us. Then, in the New Testament, through the death an...

In Matthew 14, Jesus withdraws to a solitary place after the loss of His cousin. Even in deep pain, when thousands press around Him, His response is compassion. As it grew late, the disciples began to realise the need. There were so many people, and they would soon become hungry. All they had were five loaves and two fish. Their thinking was earthly and governed by the world. The Kingdom of God wi...

Lisa and Bryn Oliver, currently based and ministering in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe are dear friends. They started their lives and young family in London for many year until in obedience to God's clear call to move their family to Zimbabwe at a time where things were turbulent and uncertain. Lisa ministers practically into the practise of Rest. Margin, is essential to flourishing and hearing. Our rest...

Ryan reminds us: we live in a clash of kingdoms.  But Jesus came to bring  His  Kingdom and  hunger  is the way in. Consider the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. When Jesus walked by, hunger gripped her. All her focus narrowed to one thing: the edge of His cloak. As we reflect on this moment through the Gospel accounts in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we’re invited to consider the posture...

In a time of national upheaval, Isaiah speaks. As King Uzziah's leadership crumbles and chaos unfolds, Isaiah begins to prophesy, pointing to Jesus, long before His birth. In moments of flux and upheaval, we often fixate on circumstances, trying to hedge our bets, and miss what’s right in front of us. Inattentional blindness keeps us from seeing God’s presence and His beauty. But God's cal...

Circumcision was once a physical sign of covenant, but in Christ, it becomes something far deeper. It is an inward transformation of the heart. When Jesus fulfilled the law, He ushered in a new way of living: not through external rituals, but through grace that empowers, not excuses. This grace isn’t a license to sin, rather it’s the divine strength to live as Jesus did. There is only One who ever...

In the midst of global turmoil, personal struggles, and the noise of everyday life, Psalm 46 reminds us that God is firmly established on His throne. In Greg's message, Mariza gave an invitation to quiet our hearts, view God, ourselves, and others rightly, and remember that He is King.  As we celebrate His victory, we open the door to deeper communion and connection. We pray that you would be...

We were honoured to have Eugene and Wendy Smith with us from 3Ci, where they serve on the leadership team alongside Rory and Mel Dyer. In this message, Eugene shares powerful stories of miraculous generosity, scripture that anchored their community through seasons of transition, and gentle words of encouragement for us as a house. He reflects on Psalm 46 and a moving moment involving gold coins—re...

 Today, we remember Pentecost—the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples as they waited together in the upper room. How do we live in step with Heaven’s rhythm today? Let’s go back to the beginning—God’s original intent was always to dwell with His people. But life is noisy. What is the noise around you? What is pulling and demanding of you?  What is the noise within us? The Father is always...

Ryan reminds us that there is a truth so deep, it asks us to believe—not just in mind, but in the marrow of our bones. Even when life says otherwise: Jesus is with you always. The highest holiness is learning to receive the Father’s love. And love, real love, always responds. It’s not just spoken—it’s lived, daily, in action. God made us to walk with Him, to live close, heart to heart. This world...

On Sunday, Nicholas invited us to dream together about the road ahead—our next steps as a church and the kind of space we’re being called to create. What does it look like to truly commune with God as a community? What is the Spirit stirring in your heart about where we’re headed? As we burn the ships of the past, are we clear about what we’re meant to carry forward—only that which God is asking u...

Rob and Glenda Rufus ministered with us, they are based in Australia and ministered at the Encounter Conference (catcon link)The kingdom of God is received not achieved and it's is our role as heirs to understand what we have been given in Christ. The gift of righteousness is needs to be reflected on. Rob exhorted us to believe that in Christ and we have been redeemed and this then nullifies t...

The wisdom of God is revealed in Christ—crucified and risen.
 To the world, this may seem like foolishness, but God isn’t looking for our sophistication, clever strategies, or polished philosophies. He’s looking for hearts that are willing—people who know Him, carry His presence, and walk in obedience. God moves with His people. As we journey together through life, He shapes us. Our limitations ar...

Mary knew what to do in a moment of crisis because she had stored up the truth about who Jesus was—she held “insider” information in her heart. At a wedding where the wine ran out, Mary turned to Jesus—not by accident, but because she knew who was in the room. When we lose sight of who Jesus is—when we forget His worth or neglect a healthy fear of the Lord—our obedience fades, and lesser pleasures...

You can’t save yourself. And praise God—it was never meant to depend on your strength or mine. We are finite, fragile, and even our best intentions are clouded by motives we barely understand. We ask ourselves, “Where is the line?” and still fall short. But take heart— all is not lost . This morning, we remember: Jesus has redeemed us. He chose a path that looked like death, like defeat, like a se...

The ship that carries us into the next ship will not be built by the strongest but those who are connected. God is looking for a connected people, those who abide in Him. It's an invitation for all to come and build together. The strong alone can't build. The humble, obedient and abiding are needed to build God's vision and not the worldly-wise agenda of the strong. Nick drew us back t...

Greg brings a vital encouragement: God's favour on your life doesn't guarantee comfort—there's risk involved. And with risk often comes fear, even when we try to hide it. But God sees it all, and He remains undeterred. His deep love and unwavering commitment to you mean He will fulfill His promise: to make you more like His Son. That’s the freedom of love—for you, and through you, for...

You’re the Prime Candidate for God’s Destiny.
 God’s invitation to destiny sparks a powerful collision within us: the tension between our limitations and His boundless ability to work through us. It’s a revealing call—one that challenges our obedience while receiving His provision for every opportunity He leads us into. Fear often acts as a barrier, but God’s destiny invites us to break past our f...

Jess and Josh Loughery and a team of BSSM students joined us this Sunday. Jess encouraged us that it's not a complicated gospel. It's belief in Jesus Christ. Not a quiet time programme or flawless church attendance record or church leadership ladder-climbing or significance in the eyes of those we esteem. It's belief that Jesus finished His work on the cross. Let fresh hope and belief...

There is a Croatian practise of burning a ship from the previous season. This community event is symbolic of leaving behind the mistakes, hindrances and excesses that didn't serve. As the ship burned, it was a dramatic visual of this process: learning from mistakes, embracing clarity and being fortified to make better decisions for the new season beginning. What do you want? If Jesus was stand...

Greg discusses points from the books of Ephesians and Zechariah that illustrate the importance of prizing the Lord’s presence, Holy Spirit’s invaluable role, and His inexhaustible supply, for the life of the believer and the church.

The word witness is rooted in the work for martyr. It should make us stop and pause. You are called to be His witnesses. And our lives are reflecting a continual death to self. Our sense of self-sufficiency and our sense of self-preservation look like certain values, personal benchmarks, judgement of others our dreams, desires and plans. Will you ask God to show you what to lay down?  Why? Because...

It’s easy to see pastors and people “upfront” as God’s special people. This couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’re believing that in any measure, Nick calls us to remember and believe scripture over believing the lies of hell. Your life is significant. How you live now matters. We are treasured sons and daughters and our natures are to reflect our Heavenly Father. This is not done from a pl...