Goodlife Community Church

In the lead up to Easter, we are reaching the end of our series looking through the Gospel of Luke. On Sunday, we had guest speaker James Hall share about Palm Sunday and what that has meant to him as an Anglican Priest. James wonderfully shares about the traditions he took part in and how the powerful imagery would allow him to feel the depth and the meaning of the journey to the cross and the Ea...

As we approach Easter, Hannah Bartle continues our series through the Gospel of Luke. She is sharing about Luke's Good News on THE KINGDOM OF GOD from Luke 9's 'The Parable of the Ten Minas/Pounds'. Hannah sets out to answer 3 questions: 1. What is the Kingdom of God? 2. Who can be a part of it? 3. Who is the king? "The kingdom of Jesus, when actually lived by the church, is a rebuke to the princi...

From Advent into Easter we are going through the Gospel of Luke. Today Mike is sharing about Luke's Good News on Humility from Luke 18:9. Jesus shares a parable about what it means to be justified, and Mike explains justification and how it has been misunderstood. Humility is the posture of deep communion with God. Reliant, grateful, and confident in Christ's love for us. HEART POSTURE: Stay... .....

This week we were delighted to be joined by Rich Hodge, who shared about Luke's Good News on FORGIVENESS. Rich Hodge has been a big part of YWAM international and has so much wisdom to share. Today he demonstrates the difference between salvidic forgiveness and relational or family forgiveness. FORGIVENESS... ...in the mess of life ...restores dignity ...welcomes the broken ...is a journey ...has...

WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg   Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942     CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAG...

Today Mike is sharing about Smallness; achieving or doing something small and how it's the little things that add up to big change. In Luke 13, Jesus uses the metaphor of a mustard seed that grows into a tree. Small acts can lead to big change. Conviction // Faith // Humility // Trust    WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.s...

As we continue through the gospel of Luke, Mike Hardie is sharing Luke's Good News on PRAYER. In his message, he dissects The Lord's Prayer and 5 ways Jesus invites us into transformation. It's not a strict rule or formula but each verse brings profound ideas about how to pray.  1. "Father, hallowed be your name" invites intimacy and holy awe. 2. "Your kingdom come" refocuses our priorities with G...

Today we are delighted to be joined by Nic Gilmour. Originally from WA but now living in the US, he’s traveled widely around the world, learned from innumerable mentors, and received degrees in history & literature, law, leadership & organisational dynamics, and (his greatest love) practical theology. Nic is more convinced that the only worthwhile spirituality is one with boots on, that wa...

Carrying on from last week Mike is sharing a second part about LUKE'S GOOD NEWS ON FIRE. Today our reading is from Luke 9:51-56. Expanding on the fire of God's love, there is: 1. A FIRE WE MUST AVOID: the fire of judgment 2. A FIRE WE MUST EMBRACE: the fire of God's love "We need wisdom and discernment wrapped in God's love."    Mike also finishes with 3 questions we can ask ourselves... Do we mak...

All the way from Advent through to Easter we are making our way through the Gospel of Luke, in particular Luke's Good News. In today's message Mike was challenged to share from Luke 12 when Jesus shares "Do you think I have come to bring peace to this Earth? No, I tell you, but rather division." which Mike relates about the refiners fire; Luke's Good News on FIRE: 1. The fire is God's love express...

We are very lucky today to hear from Guest Speaker; Dave Adamson (@aussiedave), as he shares that reading the Bible is complicated. 11% of Adult Christians read the Bible daily (Statista) and 47% of Christian teens have never read the Bible (ACC). So what can we do to fix this? It starts with our daily decisions that will determine our spiritual direction. Dave shares a beautiful encouragement tha...

Last Sunday was Vision Sunday and our Lead Pastor, Mike Hardie shared about Luke's Good News for Goodlife Community Church. In Luke 6, Jesus calls us to be Disciples (Students, Apprentices) as well as Apostles (Sent Ones, On Mission). So for 2025 we as a community are being faithful and intentional about connection & contribution.  CHURCH MISSION: Equip people to live the bigger story CENTRE M...

We are kicking off this year continuing to look at the Gospel of Luke and his Good News. Today Greg is sharing Luke's Good News on LOVE OVER JUDGEMENT.   "We love only insofar as we abstain from judgement" - Greg Boyd   JUDGMENT: Condemning, Seperate LOVE: Humble, Brave, Repentant, Accepting, Forgiving, Merciful   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notic...

We are kicking off this year continuing to look at the Gospel of Luke and his Good News. Today Mike is sharing Luke's Good News on TRUSTING GOD. Have you ever had a holy ground experience? Invitation To Trust: 1. Trust when it's unconventional 2. Trust when you feel unworthy 3. Trust God's Grace over your past 4. Trust when you're called to the unknown   "Trust is saying yes because of God's Chara...

We are kicking off this year continuing to look at the Gospel of Luke and his Good News. Today Mike is sharing Luke's Good News On PURPOSE. - Cancel debts with forgiveness - Offer compassion to the broken hearted - Advocate for the Opressed "Do for one what you wish you could do for all" - Andy Stanley WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY...

Welcome back to the Goody Podcast for 2024! On the back of advent and all the way up until Easter we are following the book of Luke. Today Greg is sharing about Jesus' baptism and Identity.    MY NEW IDENTITY: - Belonging to God - Being in Christ - Living out love   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0...

Merry Christmas!  Thanks for joining us as we walked the journey of Advent, from shadow into light, and now it is the dawn of Christmastide. We celebrate that Christ is Emmanuel, God with us. He was born for all humankind, as Saviour to all.  Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider

Ask: In what ways has God spoken to you during this season of Advent? Listen: “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert. Performed by Leslie Odom Jr.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0KAs4B1ZGRh2ZUta76CmIS?si=a736e46f0f3f4279   Art: The Birth of Jesus (1941) by Lu Hongnian   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider

Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Heaven Meets Earth” All Sons and Daughters https://open.spotify.com/track/6BEetSDJtCMOJukSBSrQUv?si=26a90499344e4e7a   Art: Nativity (2006) by Brian Kershisnik   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider  

Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Doxology” by Kristene DiMarco https://open.spotify.com/track/475fggJIgGaM2dgjZrsPnL?si=5ff61398b209475a   Art: The Nativity by Thai artist Siwai Chinnawong   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider  

Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Mother of God”, by The Brilliance https://open.spotify.com/track/6rFezfTHXtESmaxZlBTtOT?si=f1707c4c41a840ac   Art: Mary and Eve (2003) by Grace Remington   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider

Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Gabriel’s message” by Jars of Clay https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZCeU77tB72tEkomsZLfPp?si=87b528092f6c4b00   Reflect: The Annunciation (2000) by John Collier   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider

Welcome to the final part of our advent series, and the last online church of 2024. Mike is sharing on love and how important love is this season, and for our entire lives.   "Life is a gift, love is the point"   Alongside our Sunday teaching, we have a daily advent reflection available on our social media & podcast platforms.   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=K...

Ask: Where did you see the light of God today? Listen: “Zechariah’s song” by Ordinary Time  https://open.spotify.com/track/5yRGM3R2Fix5eBhTFUI1yO?si=c1285f6559ca409f   Reflect: The Annunciation of the Angel to Zacharias (1490) by Domenico Ghirlandaio   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider

Ask: What is your honest hope for this last week of ADvent? Listen: “For the Beauty of the Earth,” by Andrew Laparra. https://open.spotify.com/track/3VcanlxLngJ4UvZBiqriRL?si=66dd467efed14b8d   Art: The Birth of Jesus Christ (1952-1953) by Woonbo Kim Ki-chang   Devotional based on the work Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, by Tsh Oxenreider