Goodlife Community Church

This week Nic brings us a message based on James 4: 10-12. He explains that we as a church are called to unity, not uniformity. We need biblical humility in knowing who we are in Jesus, beloved forgiven children of God and flawed people. It is from this posture that we can engage with different opinions. Nic provides some great insights including: The way we tackle difficult issues is important Je...

Join us as V Gilmour shares an encouraging insight on James 4:1-10, helping us explore God’s invitation to humility, surrender, and drawing near to Him. She looks at how we experience: Battles Prayers Friendships God’s invitation 04:18 The message from V Gilmour Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org...

As we continue our in depth look at the book of James we are delighted to welcome guest speaker Andy Robinson. This week Andy is unpacking the wisdom verses in James 3: 13-18 and shares with us: * What is the difference between earthly wisdom and godly wisdom? * The outworking of godly wisdom is: pure, peaceful, gentle, friendly, merciful, helpful, fair, sincere. If you wish to jump straight to th...

This Sunday Nic is bringing us a message based on James 3: 1-12, verses that focus on the power of the words we use. Lean in as Nic brings three challenges: Speak less Speak more Speak differently If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 04:00 The message Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.go...

Our GRIT series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. We are delighted to welcome our Young Adults Pastor Joren who is sharing his first message at our Sunday morning service and it's a cracker! Joren tackles James 2: 14-26 and clearly articulates what it looks like to have real faith. We are redeemed, forgiven and renewed by faith, and the call on o...

Our GRIT series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week Stephen brings us a message from James 2:1–13 a call to live humbly, love unconditionally and extend mercy to all.   If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 07:40    Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our...

Our current teaching series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week V brings us a message based on James 1:19-27 which touches on anger, reconciliation, the power of the gospel to change us and the key theme of James; to listen to the word of God and then do .... put it into practice. You may notice a change, we are now including church notic...

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week we are focusing on James 1: 9-18 and we consider some of the big questions of life: * Poor vs Rich, in God's upside down kingdom rich does not equal better. * Perseverance under trial and suffering, it's not a test of endurance or about the results but a willingness to live with...

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into the book of James, a short but powerful letter written by Jesus’ half-brother. Known for his wisdom and courage, James challenges us to live out our faith with practical, wholehearted devotion. This week Nic focuses on James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of yo...

This Sunday we welcomed our new lead pastor V Gilmour to share her first message at Goodlife. V draws on Romans chapter 8 to focus on the work of the holy spirit, that is so important in following in the way of Jesus and connecting with God our as our Father. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://...

On Sunday Nic shared his first message as our new Lead Pastor, offering us an insight into how he became a Christian. The message focuses on Romans 12: 1-2 a call to 'true and proper worship' that does not conform to the pattern of this world, but transforms us as we renew our minds. Nic offers three key points 1. Our doctrine leads to doxology 2. We must know who/se we are 3. Walking out the trut...

Thanks for joining in a very special Sunday as we welcome our new lead pastors Nic & V Gilmour and their kids to Goodlife Community Church.   We are delighted to have as our special guests Mark & Jan Foreman from their previous church North Coast Calvary Chapel. Mark shares a message of encouragement for Goodlife to follow our good shepherd, Jesus. 1. Be Shepherds with the sheep's best int...

Stephen considers what it means to 'Seek first the kingdom of God' and how it is both now in our midst and not yet, the fulfilment that is ahead. No matter where we are at, God is encouraging us to become Kingdom people, and take one step to participate in his story, becoming more like Jesus. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https:/...

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Ryan Smith. He shared a message based on Jesus' story in Luke 14: 12-24 on The Great Banquet table. Ryan reminds us that we are ALL invited, but so often we have excuses. God is building his church by building a bigger table, who are we inviting to join in?   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the followi...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by another one of our Goodlife All Stars—Hannah Bartle. Hannah brings a powerful message centered on Communion—exploring how, through prayer and the act of breaking bread, we’re drawn into deeper connection with God and with one another. It’s a heartfelt reflection on unity, presence, and spiritual intimacy. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, conn...

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Greg Forrest share with us about navigating change. This was intentional from Greg as our church community goes through a big time of transition and change. Navigating Liminal Spaces: - Live in the present - Embrace change - Trust divine timing - Find meaning   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/chur...

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HARDIE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZjNemRq3omQ On Sunday we said Goodbye to the Hardie family who are moving back to NSW to start a new community church. It's a very exciting new season and we are cheering them on and praying for them.   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15n...

You can donate to our local chaplains via the Giving page on the Goodlife website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/giving   We had the absolute privilege of having a panel of wonderful people from our local community talk about school chaplaincy and the importance of student support. We were joined by Natasha Wicks, Alex Brain, Stu Cran & Tania Edwards who all shared different experiences and pers...

On Sunday, Mike Hardie shared with us one his final messages as lead paster at Goodlife. If you've missed that update you can find it here: In his message, Mike is revisiting the idea of "Thank God You're Here", a message he shared over 4 years ago about how can we, as followers of christ, be a group of people that when we show up in a situation people go; "Thank God You're Here". This sermon take...

On Sunday, Mike shared a beautiful message about The Shema and how Jesus creates a radical combo of new and old teaching that all law and prophets hang on 2 things:  1. Love the lord our God with all of our Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength 2. Love our neighbour as we love ourself   Mike highlights how Jesus is reshaping The Shema and a passage from Leviticus as a radical combo - A THEOLOGICAL EART...

On Sunday was our annual COMPASSION SUNDAY gathering where we highlight our partnership with Compassion to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. It was a fantastic morning where Ryan Smith (Our local compassion correspondent) shared about hope in the neighbourhood. "God's not dead, he's bread" - Sister Mary Conita Ryan draws from Matthew 15 and the feeding of the 5000 with 7 loaves of brea...

For Mother's Day this year, Mike is talking to a panel of mothers from our community. He asks them what is something you have done with your kids that you're proud of? And how has being a mum shaped your spiritual journey?   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg...

In Mike's Message today he is continuing to share on 'Heart Health' as found in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." And in this message focuses on envy & desire. "You don't rid envy by trying harder- you heal by bringing it into the light and yielding to the spirit." Mimetic Process- 1. Imitation (I want what they want) 2. Rivalry (competitio...

On Sunday Mike Hardie shared about what scripture says about our heart. In proverbs 4:23 it says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." HEART PRACTICES: 1. Reflective Prayer 2. Confession 3. Forgiveness 4. Yield to the Spirit 5. Renew Your Mind WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com...

Happy Easter! Over the weekend we had fantastic services for Good Friday & Easter Sunday here at Goodlife. For the podcast we've including a poem called 'Jesus Road To The Cross' from our Good Friday Gathering. And then we have a special message from Mike Hardie on Jesus' resurrection but also about the invitation into transformation and renewal this Easter. Easter is NOT the happy ending to G...