FLBC Sermons

What does it look like to raise a flourishing family in a world with no absolutes? In this message from Ephesians 6:1-4, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's household code for children and fathers — exploring the weight of the words "obey" and "honor," and why Paul addressing children directly was radical in a Roman world where kids, especially daughters, were often discarded. Drawing on the Greek concept...

Ephesians Chapter 5 contains probably the most controversial passage in the whole letter — one that's been manipulated, abused, and caused real pain for many people. In this significant sermon, Pastor Mark walks through six surprises in Ephesians 5:21–33, working through what the word "submit" doesn't mean before landing on what it does mean, drawing on Greek word study, a striking 1990s Queenslan...

Continuing the sermon series through Ephesians, Pastor Seb unpacks Ephesians 5:1-20 and asks a simple but searching question: what does the way you walk say about who you are? Drawing on Paul's call to be "imitators of God as beloved children," this message pushes back against a false gospel of works-righteousness, reminding us that our identity as God's dearly loved children always comes before w...

What does authentic Christian community actually look like — and why does it matter more than good preaching, good facilities, or good programs? In this message from Ephesians 4:17–32, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's call to "take off the former self" and "put on the new self," using the striking image of King Charles's coronation robes to picture what it means to be clothed in Christ's righteousness....

WATCH STEPH'S STORY: https://vimeo.com/1171669254?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci On Chaplain Sunday, school chappie Jeff Thomson, who has served in chaplaincy for over 28 years, shares what it looks like to bring FLBC's focus for this year ,"Your Kingdom Come", into Australia's schools. Drawing on Matthew 6, Luke 4, and Colossians, Jeff explains that every day more than 4 million young Australians walk th...

In this sermon, continuing the series through Ephesians, Pastor Seb unpacks Ephesians 4:1-16 and what it means to "live a life worthy of the calling" believers have received. Drawing on his experience coaching a kids' football team (the Bandicoots), Seb explores three practical marks of Christian maturity: keeping unity through humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love;...

In this deeply personal message from Ephesians 3:14-21, guest preacher and elder of the church Jonny Lilley opens up about a 20-year battle with depression and the moment he learned to stop pushing God away and start being rooted and grounded in Christ's love. Walking through Paul's prayer for the church, Jonny unpacks what it means for Christ to truly "dwell" in our hearts — not as a one-time dec...

What happens when a barrier that once excluded you is torn down completely? In this episode, Pastor Mark unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13, exploring the mystery the Apostle Paul says has now been revealed: that Gentiles — once "without hope and without God" — are made co-heirs, members of the same body, and partners in the promise of Christ. Mark unpacks grace through a simple acronym: God's Riches At Chr...

What makes the church more than just another organisation or social group? In this week's episode, Pastor Seb opens up Ephesians 2:19–22 to explore three transformative truths about what it means to be the church: our identity as members of God's household, our foundation in Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone, and our role as living stones being built together into something greater than oursel...

What does it really mean to have peace — and why do so many Christians feel like they've been ripped off when they can't find it? In this message from Ephesians 2:11–18, Pastor Mark walks through three powerful phrases — so then, but now, so that — to show how the gospel has torn down every wall of hostility between people, and between us and God. Drawing on the Hebrew concept of shalom, Mark chal...

What does salvation actually mean — and does it look the way the world tells us it should? In this powerful message from Ephesians 2:1–10, Pastor Melanie Wetzel unpacks three transformative truths about salvation: our sinfulness, God's radical grace, and the good works we're called to walk in. Mel challenges us to get honest about the "small" sins we've been ignoring, reminds us that God's love me...

In this sermon from Ephesians 1:15–23, Riley Langlands opens up Paul's sweeping, breathless prayer for the church at Ephesus — and asks what it means for us today. Drawing on the Greek distinction between 'gnosis' (knowing facts about Jesus) and 'epignosis' (experiencing him personally), Riley unpacks three things Paul wants every believer to know: that we must truly know Jesus, not just know abou...

What does it really mean to belong to God? In this Pentecost Sunday message from Ephesians 1:11–14, Pastor Mark unpacks three powerful truths about every believer's identity: you are claimed, sealed, and guaranteed. Drawing from the trading language of ancient Ephesus, he shows how God the Father claims us as His own inheritance, Jesus Christ sealed that claim on the cross, and the Holy Spirit is...

What truly defines you — your city, your job, your social media presence? Or is it something bigger? In this week's message, Pastor Mark opens Ephesians 1 and unpacks the little word that changes everything: "in". Repeated throughout Paul's letter more than any other word, "in Christ" is the identity marker that reframes where you are, who you are, and whose you are. From the wealthy, diverse, and...

Did you know the Bible describes God using the image of a mother eagle? In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Mark unpacks a stunning passage from Deuteronomy 32 — part of the ancient Song of Moses — to reveal three ways God cares for His people: He protects, He pushes, and He provides. From Isaiah's breathtaking declaration that God comforts "as a mother comforts her child," to Jesus longing to ga...

What does it actually look like to love God with all your mind? In this practical and encouraging message from Mark 12, Pastor Seb explores the greatest commandment through the lens of gardening — and shows us that a healthy mind before God requires two ongoing habits: feeding and weeding. Drawing on Philippians 4:8 and 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, he unpacks how to fill our minds with what is true, nobl...

What does it really mean to love God with all your strength? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into the original Hebrew and Greek behind one of the most familiar passages in the Bible — the Shema — and uncovers something the modern Western church has largely overlooked: God cares deeply about your physical body, not just your soul. Exploring the difference between potential power and embodied powe...

Who are you — really? Not your job title, your relationships, or your achievements, but who you actually are? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into what the Bible truly means by "soul" — the Hebrew word nefesh — and why your answer to that question changes everything. Drawing from Psalm 42 and the words of Jesus, he unpacks why searching for identity in success, relationships, or even within your...

What does it actually mean to love God — and how do you know if you're doing it? In this message, Pastor Mark kicks off a four-part series on the Greatest Commandment: loving the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. Drawing from Mark 12, Pastor Mark unpacks the Greek concept of agape — a self-giving, chosen love modelled by Jesus on the cross — and challenges us to examine...

In this sermon, Pastor Seb unpacks what Jesus actually completed at Calvary, drawing from John 19:28-30 to show that the finished work of Christ means eternal life, restored relationship with God, and freedom from guilt and shame. This isn't just history — it's a message for anyone who has ever felt like they're not good enough, still striving to earn God's approval, or weighed down by unfinished...

Watch the videos mentioned in this sermon: 1st Video: vimeo.com/254259997 2nd Video: vimeo.com/254617156 In this powerful Compassion Sunday message, guest speaker Michael Keeffe opens up the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25 and challenges us to stop underestimating what God has placed in our hands. Drawing on over 12 years with Compassion Australia and firsthand visits to communities in Indo...

In this powerful message from Matthew 25:1-13, Pastor Mark explores the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids — the only Kingdom parable in Jesus' teaching that is future-looking, set during the final week of Jesus' life as tension builds toward the cross. What does it really mean to be ready for the second coming of Christ? Drawing from the Olivet Discourse, Mark unpacks the cultural context of Jewish m...

In this message from Matthew 22:1–14, Pastor Mark unpacks the Parable of the Wedding Banquet as a sweeping picture of salvation history — from God's promise to Abraham, to the rejection of Jesus by the religious elite, to the extraordinary invitation thrown open to all people. Exploring what it truly means that Jesus is King — not just of the Jews, but of the church, the world, and every individua...

Have you ever felt like life was unfair — that someone else got what you deserved? In this powerful sermon on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20), Pastor Seb unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging and countercultural teachings: the last will be first, and the first will be last. Discover why access to God's kingdom has nothing to do with how hard you've worked or how good you'v...

What does it really mean to forgive? In this episode, Kids and Families Coordinator Mel Wetzel unpacks the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35) as part of our ongoing Kingdom Parables series. Mel tackles one of Christianity's most misunderstood concepts, exploring the difference between forgiveness and excusing wrong, why true forgiveness always comes at a cost, and how God modell...