Canterbury Gardens Community Church (CGCC)

Mike continued our journey through Colossians, and we arrived at a pivotal point where Paul addresses our conduct, attitudes, and motivations as Christians. The essence of this passage is not about striving harder or merely avoiding sin to please God. Instead, it is about understanding our identity in Christ and allowing that understanding to transform our lives. Paul reminds us that we have died...

Andy challenged us to consider that setting our minds on things above, rather than earthly matters, is a call to focus on the essence of our faith—Jesus Christ. The real issue isn't the rules themselves but our relationship with them. Rules can be beneficial, pointing us to Christ, but they can also be dangerous when they become the focus rather than the means to an end. The Apostle Paul, in...

Paul walks us through Colossians 2:6-15, a passage that beautifully aligns with the theme of baptism. This scripture emphasizes the essence of being "in Christ," Paul reiterates in his letter to the Colossians. As believers, our identity is rooted in Christ, and this passage highlights three core attributes of this identity: walking in Him, being filled in Him, and being made alive in Hi...

Shebu explored the profound and often challenging journey of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians serves as a poignant reminder that following Christ is not merely about embracing the joys of salvation but also about understanding the cost that comes with it. Paul, who did not personally start the church in Colossae, writes with a deep love and...

Shebu Continues our walk through the Book of Colossians, challenging us to consider Jesus as Lord of Creation and the Lord of us.  In today's gathering, we delved into the profound truths found in Colossians 1:15-23, focusing on the supremacy and exclusivity of Jesus Christ. This passage, often referred to as the "Christ Hymn," serves as a powerful reminder of who Jesus is—His divin...

Shebu talked with Cameron, Liv and Mel, who all serve at CGCC in different capacities and roles. They discussed the topic of Christian growth. In particular, what has been their journey regarding their growth? Including what it looks like for them in their various seasons of life.  Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Our journey through the letter to the Colossians reminds us of the profound truth that Jesus Christ is our living hope. This hope is not a distant dream but a present reality, secured in heaven and transforming our lives here and now.  Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Shebu walks us through this short NT letter, Philemon. A challenge in this letter is to consider A Grace that transforms relationships. You can check out the video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uYFP64EbrE Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

In Daniel chapter 6, we encounter the well-known story of Daniel in the lion's den. This passage, familiar to many, challenges us to look beyond its surface and see the profound lessons it offers. As we explore this chapter, we see Daniel's unwavering integrity and trust in God, even in life-threatening danger. The narrative unfolds in a new kingdom under King Darius, where Daniel's...

Sam jumps on the podcast with Shebu to share how God has made him, his journey through life, and the grief he experienced when he lost his mum and also making one of the top kid's podcasts. And in all of this, he shares the truth of Who God is, How God has shaped him and in light of that, how it shapes how he lives.   In this podcast, we discuss ADHD. This is Sam sharing his personal experien...

Mark walks us through Daniel chapter 5.  Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Andy walks us through Daniel Chapter 4 as part of our Daniel series.  Pride is something that impacts all of us, including the King of Babylon. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Shebu caught up with Rob, who shared his story of God's grace in his life through the various seasons, from his faith journey growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family to his coming to know Jesus and even leaving QLD to live in Melbourne. Here is a short article that articulates the difference between the Christian faith and Jehovah's Witness beliefs: https://www.thegospelcoalition.o...

Sometimes, amid challenges, it may be hard to see the hand of God. Yet Jesus is often in the midst of our trials. Shebu walks us through Daniel Chapter 3 Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Mark, walks us through Daniel Chapter 2 challenging us to consider the God who knows all.  Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Shebu begins our series in the Old Testament Book called Daniel. He asks us to consider the perspective from which we look at life. In particular, as we live in this world. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

Shebu walks us through Hebrews chapter 13, asking us to consider some resolutions as the new year begins.  Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/

 Sam is the founder and CEO of a global air Conditioning company. He and his family attend CGCC, and Shebu sat down with Sam to discuss how our faith in Jesus shapes our everyday lives, particularly in our workplaces. For Sam, serving Jesus goes beyond just the Sunday. He discusses his journey of faith, seminary and endeavouring to live a life where you see how the secular and sacred are intertwin...

Shebu sat down with Jess. Jess shared about her health journey, including the joys and the trials. Jess has been diagnosed with endometriosis & Multiple Sclerosis. PLEASE NOTE: The information in this episode is not to be taken as medical advice. Some things mentioned in the podcast: https://endometriosisaustralia.org/ https://www.msaustralia.org.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY26wzFm2U...

At CGCC, our Young Adult community has a monthly night service called Word and Worship. In a recent Word and Worship, we had a night around the theme of Singleness and dating. We asked people to send in their questions, and of course, we did not get to all of them, so we did a podcast around those questions. If you want to know more about the Young Adults community, just head here: https://www.cgc...

Shebu sat down to chat with Mel. Mel shared her very challenging life story, particularly about a particular season in her life. Just a heads up, this episode discusses Adultery, Drug Addiction and Domestic Violence. If you have or know someone who has been impacted by this, please check out the following resources from a Christian worldview: https://families.org.au/?s=domestic+violence If you or...

Shebu had the privilege of sitting with Brett and Kate Ryan to answer some questions regarding the command, "Do not commit Adultery, and do not lust." Here is the sermon connected to this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_zNwowAboQ&t=9s Here is the website Brett & Kate mentioned: https://families.org.au/ Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www...

Mark & Shebu answered some questions regarding the command. "Honour your Father & Mother."  Here is the sermon connected to this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaiscNJG1lI&t=5s Here is the article Shebu mentioned: https://www.challies.com/commandment-we-forgot/5-practical-ways-to-honor-your-parents/ Here is the book Shebu mentioned: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/mak...

As part of our 10 Commandments series at https://www.cgcc.org.au/ , we had a question-and-answer time regarding the commandments surrounding the Sabbath from: Exodus 20:8–11, which says: [8] “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. [9] Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, [10] but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or...