Belong Church Melbourne Podcast

In Part 1 of the “Better Together” series, “Made for This,” Pastor Ely explores God’s design for authentic community and reminds us that we were never created to follow Jesus alone. Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, this message challenges the cultural pull toward individualism and reveals that true flourishing is found in loving God and loving people. This message unpacks the truth that...

In Part 3 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Way,” Pastor Ely explores how to keep following Jesus when the journey becomes difficult. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2 and Psalm 119:105, this message reminds us that faith is not a sprint but an endurance race, and that God’s Word provides the direction and encouragement we need for every step along the way. This message unpacks the difference betwee...

In Part 2 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Word,” Pastor Ely explores how God’s Word does more than inform us, it transforms us. Through Joshua 1:8-9, this message unpacks how meditation on Scripture reshapes our thinking, renews our perspective, and gives us the courage to step into the purposes God has prepared for us. Using the story of Joshua standing on the edge of the Promised Land, thi...

In Part 1 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Voice,” Pastor Ely explores how God’s Word shapes the way we think, live, and follow Jesus. Drawing from Psalm 1, this message unpacks the truth that the voice we repeatedly listen to eventually becomes the voice we naturally follow. This message examines the difference between being influenced by the patterns of the world and being rooted in God’s t...

In Part 5 of the Build Series, “Build,” Pastor Ely explores what it means to step into God’s purpose and partner with what Jesus is building in the world. Through Matthew 16 and Peter’s revelation of who Jesus truly is, this message unpacks how clarity about Jesus brings clarity about identity, purpose, and calling. It reminds us that Jesus is building His Church through ordinary people who are wi...

In Part 4 of the Build Series, “Become,” Pastor Ely explores what it truly means to walk closely with Jesus and create “patterns that make room for God.” Through John 15 and the picture of the vine and branches, this message reminds us that Jesus is the source, we are not, and that lasting fruit is produced through remaining connected to Him. This message unpacks how time in God’s presence and His...

In this special Mother’s Day message, Fahtima shares a powerful message from the book of Ruth called “Redeeming Love.” Through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, this message explores how God meets us in seasons of grief, uncertainty, and hidden faithfulness, and reminds us that what God touches, He restores. This message will encourage you to remain determined in your faith, stay faithful in the...

In Part 3 of the Build Series, “Belong,” Pastor Ely explores what it means to create “patterns that make room for God” through authentic connection, intentional community, and relational discipleship. Through the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, this message unpacks the tension of being surrounded by people yet still feeling unseen, and challenges us with the truth that you can’...

What if real change isn’t about trying harder… but surrendering differently? In Part 2 of our Build series, Live Different , we unpack Romans Epistle 12:1–2 and discover how transformation actually happens. It’s not about behaviour modification or willpower—it’s about responding to the mercy of God, allowing Him to reshape our thinking, and forming patterns that align our lives with His truth. Thi...

What are you building your life on? In this message, Built Different 2 (Build Pt. 1), we begin a new series at Belong Church focused on moving from values we believe to lives that reflect them. Following on from our Vision & Values series, we explore Jesus’ powerful words in Matthew 7 and the reality that every one of us is building something with our life, whether we realise it or not. It’s n...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but nothing is working? In this message, Fahtima unpacks Gospel of Luke 5:1–11—a moment where experienced fishermen give everything they have… and still come up empty. It’s a picture many of us know too well. But right in the middle of frustration, Jesus steps in—not to condemn, but to invite. An invitation to trust. An invitation to go deeper...

All-In Faith | Matthew 15:21–28 What does great faith actually look like? In this message, we explore the powerful story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, a moment where Jesus is silent, persistence is tested, and faith is revealed in humility. This isn’t a story about perfect people or impressive religion. It’s about a woman who simply comes to Jesus and says, “Lord, help me.” Through this pa...

In the final message of our Vision & Values series, we explore what it means to live with Kingdom Purpose . Jesus tells His followers in Matthew 5 that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world . This message looks at how our identity in Christ shapes the way we live, influence the world around us, and ultimately bring glory to God. Purpose is not something we manufacture or di...

What if following Jesus is not something we add to our week, but something that reshapes our whole life? In this message, we unpack Acts 2:42–47 and explore what Whole of Life Discipleship really looks like. The early church did not just attend gatherings. They devoted themselves. Their faith was not confined to a service. It shaped their homes, their relationships, their generosity, and their wit...

In this message from Mark 6:30–44, we see the heart of Jesus revealed at a pressure point. The disciples are tired. The crowd is hungry. The need is urgent. And yet, before Jesus solves the problem, He sees the people. This sermon explores what it means to build a church and live a life where people are never a means to an outcome. We unpack compassion before performance, surrender over scarcity,...

Foundations for the Future marks the beginning of a new Vision & Values series at Belong Church. In this opening message, we take time to slow down and ask a deeper question: What if God is more concerned with who we are becoming than what we are building? Rather than rushing into plans or programs, this message lays the spiritual foundation for the season ahead. Drawing from Psalm 78:72, we e...

In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus encounters ten men suffering from leprosy. All ten are healed, but only one returns. In that moment, Jesus does not describe him as healed, but as found. This message explores the difference between being fixed and being found. We often come to God wanting our circumstances changed or our problems solved, but the Gospel reveals something deeper. Salvation is not only about...

What does it really mean to start well with God? In this message, A Solid Start, Ely speaks to anyone who feels overwhelmed by choices, pressure about purpose, or stuck waiting for “someday” to arrive. Drawing from Matthew 6, Ephesians 2, Acts 17, and Jeremiah 29, this message reframes purpose not as something you chase in the future, but something you build from a solid foundation in the present....

In this message, we explore Jesus’ first public sign at the wedding in Cana from John 2:1–11 and discover that it was more than a miracle. It was a revelation of who Jesus is. Often we look for God to move in big, dramatic ways, especially at the start of a new year. But this passage reminds us that Jesus often works quietly, through ordinary people, faithful obedience, and overlooked places. The...

In this final week of our One Day in November series, Ps. Ely unpacks Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus in Acts 9 — a moment that knocked him down, opened his eyes, filled him with the Holy Spirit, and rewrote his entire story. From violent persecutor to passionate preacher, Saul’s transformation shows that one day with Jesus can change everything . Ely also shares part of his own story an...

In Part 3 of our One Day in November series, Ps Ely unpacks John 9:1–7 and the story of the man born blind — a man who didn’t just receive sight, but an entirely new world . This message explores what it means to move from belonging to becoming , and how faith so often looks like taking one obedient step… even when it feels messy, uncomfortable, or unclear. From mud moments to unexpected miracles,...

What is the Church, and who is it really for? In this message, Ps Ely unpacks what it means to belong to God’s family through the stories of Lydia, the slave girl, and the jailer in Acts 16. From a wealthy fashion mogul to a freed slave to a hardened soldier, the Gospel brings together people who could not be more different, and calls them one family. Discover how faith isn’t meant to be lived alo...

Part 1 of our new series “One Day in November” We all know someone who’s said, “One day I’ll go to church,” or “One day I’ll get my life together.” In this first message, Ely MacGregor shares from John 4 , where Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well — in the heat of the day, in the middle of her mess — and reveals Himself as the only source of living water. This message reminds us that the Gospe...

📖 Nehemiah 7–13 | Part 3 of “Belong: Brick by Brick” In the final part of the Belong: Brick by Brick series, Ps. Ely unpacks the powerful moment in Nehemiah when the walls were finished, but God’s real work was just beginning. After a season of building and battling, Israel steps into a new season, from striving to thriving . It’s here that God begins to shape identity, restore joy, and call His...

In Part 2 of our Belong: Brick by Brick series, Ps Ely unpacks Nehemiah 3–6: a story of faith, focus, and perseverance. When we put our hands to work and keep our hearts to God , He empowers ordinary people to build extraordinary things. From worshipers with wheelbarrows to miracles in 52 days, this message will stir your faith to keep building, even when opposition comes.