Melbourne Heights - Sermons

Paul spent much of his missionary journey in prison, bound by chains and held as a prisoner of Rome. But even when he found himself in chains, Paul found reason to be thankful for his circumstances. Even though our chains may look different today, they still exist and can weigh heavy on us. But if we can remain thankful in those hard times, then we can see how Paul was able to stay joyful, even wh...

Paul spent much of his missionary journey in prison, bound by chains and held as a prisoner of Rome. But even when he found himself in chains, Paul found reason to be thankful for his circumstances. Even though our chains may look different today, they still exist and can weigh heavy on us. But if we can remain thankful in those hard times, then we can see how Paul was able to stay joyful, even wh...

We all feel small sometimes in our life. Like the world is going to do nothing but beat us down over and over again. But what we don’t always see, are all the small things that are lifting us up and getting us through the toughest of times. And we discover that even the smallest things can accomplish mighty feats.

We all feel small sometimes in our life. Like the world is going to do nothing but beat us down over and over again. But what we don’t always see, are all the small things that are lifting us up and getting us through the toughest of times. And we discover that even the smallest things can accomplish mighty feats.

Cornelius the Centurion is known as the first Gentile inside the book of Acts to profess his faith in Jesus. But he didn’t do it on his own. He was introduced to Peter, the disciple who denied Jesus three times, the disciple who said he would never leave Jesus’ side, the disciple who would go to lead the church in Jerusalem. Yet it was Peter who stepped outside his comfort zone to deliver the Good...

Cornelius the Centurion is known as the first Gentile inside the book of Acts to profess his faith in Jesus. But he didn’t do it on his own. He was introduced to Peter, the disciple who denied Jesus three times, the disciple who said he would never leave Jesus’ side, the disciple who would go to lead the church in Jerusalem. Yet it was Peter who stepped outside his comfort zone to deliver the Good...

The church is a body of believers that work together to bring light into the world. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells the Corinthian church that we all have a part to play. One of us is the head, another the hand, and another still the foot. And if you want to get more specific, one of us is the kidney. We all have a part in making the church work the way it should. Sometimes all we need is the know...

The church is a body of believers that work together to bring light into the world. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells the Corinthian church that we all have a part to play. One of us is the head, another the hand, and another still the foot. And if you want to get more specific, one of us is the kidney. We all have a part in making the church work the way it should. Sometimes all we need is the know...

The church was never meant to be a country club. Those groups are only about what their members can do for the club. The church was always meant to be a beacon of light for the community around it. But we can’t be a light if we always keep it hidden. Our light needs to be sent out for all to see in the world around us, showing the world who Jesus truly is.

The church was never meant to be a country club. Those groups are only about what their members can do for the club. The church was always meant to be a beacon of light for the community around it. But we can’t be a light if we always keep it hidden. Our light needs to be sent out for all to see in the world around us, showing the world who Jesus truly is.

The starting point of any journey is the willingness to go. Sometimes in our lives we get stuck on the worries and fears of what might happen in the future. But we have to let go of those fears and worries and live in the hope of what God can do with just a little bit of faith, and a whole lot of willingness to let Him lead the way.

The starting point of any journey is the willingness to go. Sometimes in our lives we get stuck on the worries and fears of what might happen in the future. But we have to let go of those fears and worries and live in the hope of what God can do with just a little bit of faith, and a whole lot of willingness to let Him lead the way.

When in church, we often get comfortable with the way things work. We get into routines and do things just because that is the way we have always done things. Sometimes we struggle, and the routines get shaken up. Paul was in chains, but he learned to be content in all things because he still knew the gospel was being preached. He chose to not become complacent and stop serving just because it was...

When in church, we often get comfortable with the way things work. We get into routines and do things just because that is the way we have always done things. Sometimes we struggle, and the routines get shaken up. Paul was in chains, but he learned to be content in all things because he still knew the gospel was being preached. He chose to not become complacent and stop serving just because it was...

Paul was not always the best example for the early church to follow. He admitted that he had everything but also persecuted the church.  Paul gave us an example – Christ. The things of this world are of no value if we don’t live like Christ.

Paul was not always the best example for the early church to follow. He admitted that he had everything but also persecuted the church.  Paul gave us an example – Christ. The things of this world are of no value if we don’t live like Christ.

No matter what happens, no matter what struggles we face, we can choose to rejoice because God is at work in all that we do. When we choose to rejoice – even in difficult circumstances, God will grant us that peace that transcends all understanding.

No matter what happens, no matter what struggles we face, we can choose to rejoice because God is at work in all that we do. When we choose to rejoice – even in difficult circumstances, God will grant us that peace that transcends all understanding.

Does God still work miracles? Or is it possible we missed the point about healing? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the healer is might not be who you think it is.

Does God still work miracles? Or is it possible we missed the point about healing? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the healer is might not be who you think it is.

Is it possible to have too many preachers? Or do we not have enough? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the preacher is might not be who you think it is.

Is it possible to have too many preachers? Or do we not have enough? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the preacher is might not be who you think it is.

Is it possible to over-engineer the church? Or do we need to re-think the design? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the teacher is might not be who you think it is.

Is it possible to over-engineer the church? Or do we need to re-think the design? Jesus already gave us a model. And Jesus’ idea of who the teacher is might not be who you think it is.

Our Good Shepherd leads us in ways that we may not understand, but ultimately we get to where He wants us to be. Today we look at Nehemiah and see that even though there was a daunting task ahead of him, he found a way to complete it. In that same way, we have a daunting task ahead of us. And like Nehemiah, it is time for us to step up and help rebuild what seems lost.