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Envy is a distorted interpretation of what is. It robs us of our joy. How do we have a perspective shift away from envying this world to desiring God above all else?

Psalm 51 confronts us with the dark reality of sin and guilt. As David confesses to God, we're left with the question: How can I experience cleansing from sin?

What do we do when we feel spiritually dry and drowning under life waves? Psalm 42 is an honest and determined cry to experience more of God.

Who can I trust to lead and care for me? We get a compelling vision of the contentment and wholeness that comes with a life led by God. A God that isn't just with us in times of trouble but is hospitable.

In this Psalm, David marvels at how creation reveals the glory of God, praises the Word of God as life-giving and valuable, and calls upon God to Redeem him from his own brokenness. Do you know this Redeemer?

If you were asked: 'what is a human being?' how would you answer? There are a million and one ways to think about or to explore the complexity of the human race. What would you say if the Bible thinks about humanity as Kings & Queens? Listen in to find out an ancient answer to one of the most important questions you can ask.

The blessed, happy and fulfilled life is one that has God's word as it source and check's its circle of influence.

As we celebrate Compassion Sunday, Brad Konemann teaches us about God's heart for the poor, and how Jesus brings justice to the oppressed.

The church is a family to belong to, not an event to attend. Originally presented on June 17, 2018.

God is not hiring employees, he's adopting children! Originally presented on June 10, 2018.

In his famous parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus reveals the heart of God—full of compassion and love for his lost and wayward children. Originally presented June 3, 2018.

James Wong closes out our series Deconstructing God with a message on what to do when you encounter hypocrisy and brokenness in the church.

In a world which tells us to deny your desires is damaging, or even dangerous, how can the Christian sex ethic possibly be good news for those with same-sex attraction?

Suffering is a painful and personal reality for all of us, and has caused many people to walk away from God. So if God exists, how could he possibly allow suffering?

How can a good, perfect and loving God send people to hell?

How do we square the horrible reality of violence in the Old Testament with a good and loving God?

Struggling with doubt? You're not alone. In this honest teaching, Alex Stark debunks some myths about doubt and gives us a manual to guide us through doubts. Unless you have a healthy understanding of the nature of doubt, you won't know what to do when it comes.

Anxiety devastates our lives and communities but thankfully it doesn’t have to have the last word. The Lord has made hope & peace available, both now and in the future. Listen as Pastor James Wong is joined by Dr Kam Wong. Originally published on 11 August 2019. Originally published on 11 July 2019

There is both hope for change and grace for mistakes for those who wrestle with addiction and negative patterns of behaviour. Listen as Lead Pastor Matt Sparks is joined by Clinical Psychologist Laura Schermann. Originally published on 4 July 2019

Where is God when we experience the dark night of the soul? Over 50% of us will suffer with some form of mental illness at some point in our life. What does it mean to do so as a Christian? Listen as Pastor Arnaldo Santiago Jr is joined by Dr Nicolette Maher. Originally published on 28 July 2019

The final message in our Lord's Prayer series: "Deliver us from evil".

What is in you, comes out of you. When we experience the incredible forgiveness of God we begin to see how forgiving others is not only possible but also joyful.

We are reminded by the theologian Fredrick Brunner that "The Lord's Prayer stretches from the Father at the beginning to the devil at the end, from heaven to hell, and in between in six brief petitions everything important in life." Everything important in life. And we can't imagine a more basic human need for provision of food. In this sermon, we are looking at how seven short words (Give us this...

The Lord's Prayer challenges us to radically reorient our prayer lives. Pray is not about informing God of our plans and purposes but about calling upon God to fulfil His own. Praying, "hallowed be YOUR name, YOUR kingdom come, YOUR will be done", is the most audacious prayer we could ever pray, as well and an invitation to partner with God in His mission.