The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

This weekend we explore where to find hope when times are difficult. Join us as we look at what the Bible says about perseverance.

Youtube is filled with examples of people posting random acts of kindness. Though the sacrifice is evident, the viewer has to watch an advertisement in order to watch the video. We live in a society where kindness is just as much about the giver as it is about the gift. Join us this Saturday as we explore what it means to live out Spirit-filled kindness.

Nicodemus was afraid of what people might think of him if they knew he was talking with Jesus. His reputation, his social position, and his careers were paramount priorities for him to protect and cultivate. But when Jesus died, Nicodemus risked all that to publicly declare himself a follower of Jesus. What made Nicodemus stand up for a dead man?

Peter, one of Jesus' closest followers, often let his fear dictate his actions. But as he journeyed with Jesus, he learned to live by faith. Find out how as we continue our series on the story of Jesus from various individuals' perspectives.

Patience and perseverance are often tied together. In the Bible, the two are separate ideas. Rather than developing resilience, patience is more of a surrender. When we learn to step into the role of being a patient, we will learn how to develop patience.

We live in a reward-for-effort world: study hard, get good marks. Work hard, get recognised. But that’s not how salvation works. Explore the concept of grace with us this Saturday as our guest speaker Pr Bruce Manners.

What was it like for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to watch her child grow up and fulfill God's will for His life, even to the cross? How did she learn to let go of her desire to control and protect her son and accept instead the Lordship of Jesus? Join us as We start a new series looking at the story of Jesus from various individuals' perspectives.

Our guest speaker Pastor Justin Bone explores with us the concept of the wilderness in the Bible and liminal spaces in our physical, emotional and spiritual lives.

The idea of peace is often used in the context of the absence of conflict. Peace in the Bible has a more positive resonance. It is a proactive virtue that informs how we are to live as followers of Jesus.

Join us as we finish our series on Influential Christians this Saturday by looking at the life dan works of C.S. Lewis, author of the Chronicles of Narnia series and Mere Christianity. 11 am Live: http://youtube.com/c/MelbourneCityAdventistChurch. Join us for sharing and prayer afterwards on Zoom - Meeting ID: 7262235574.

Racism, socio-economic inequality, and discrimination continue to oppress individuals and people groups around the world. God has always cared about social justice; His call echoes throughout history: "But let justice roll on like a river; righteousness like a never-failing stream!" (Amos 5:24). Join us as we look at the life and work of Bryan Stevenson, a contemporary Christian lawyer who has dev...

We continue our series on how we can develop the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. LIVE Saturday at 11 am: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelbourneCityAdventistChurch

As we continue learning about inspiring Christians in history, we must pause and explore the life, writings and impact of this extraordinary woman, Ellen White, who has left us the legacy of an intimate picture of Jesus, the birth of the Adventist movement, and the launch of medical missions.

Join us for a new series as we discover how we can develop the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. http://melbournecityadventist.org

Join us as our guest speaker Rosemary Andrykanus unpacks what it means to be determined by looking at the story of the paralytic in Mark 2. We will reflect on this story and see how is applies to us as we determine to make disciples of Jesus Christ in 2020.

"Let him who cannot be alone beware of community... Let him who is not in community beware of being alone." What did Dietrich Bonhoeffer mean by that? Why does God call us both to solitude and community?

Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned and tortured by the Communist regime in Romania for 14 years. Three of those years were spent in solitary confinement in a cell 30 feet underground. He maintained his sanity by composing and then delivering a sermon each night. Hear his amazing story.

Traditionally confession consists of admitting to God that you've done wrong. Explore with us what the Bible says about confession.

How does Jesus' death and resurrection impact our lives, especially when we are suffering? This Easter weekend, join us as we discover a living God who loves to bring life and beauty from ashes.

Often times we focus on the stories of miraculous healing of God found in Scripture. The promise of restoration. But what about the moments when God doesn't act? This weekend we will explore the biblical teaching of lament. The Psalms are filled with poems and prayers when God seems silent. There is something profoundly important found in moments of pain and disappointment.

In these turbulent times, where one day to another is a roller coaster ride, how can we learn patience? Forced to juggle various needs while facing restrictions and challenges, how can we be patient with each other, ourselves, and with God?

This weekend we will be studying Matthew 24 a chapter that talks about how to live life as a follower of Jesus in the midst of crisis.

Panic-buying leading to empty supermarket shelves. Feeling jealous of other people’s success. Not giving more time, love or finances to others. These are all signs of “scarcity mindset” - the attitude that there’s only so much pie to go around. How can we shift out of scarcity thinking into abundance thinking? What does the biblical worldview offer in this transformation?

What does it really mean that God is with us? It can be easy to believe He’s there and good when all is going well but what about those times when all is not well? Where is God in the places of hurt and pain?

What is the best response to a person or authority that is persistently antagonistic towards you? Explore with us this this Saturday as we look at various responses to maltreatment.