Christ Church Youth

We live in an age of distraction. How on earth can we then get into the Bible? In this talk, Jesse breaks down four habits to help take our Bible reading to the next level. Series: True Self Preacher: Jesse Baker Date: 6-4-25 Text: Psalm 119:9-16 Event: Senior High

In this talk, Nigel shares how we have big emotions, but we should look to Jesus, the one who models to us the perfect way to engage with those emotions. Series: True Self Preacher: Nigel Fortescue Text: Make 3:1-6 Date: 30-3-25 Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this talk, Hugh speaks about mentors: what they do, why they matter, and how to respond to them? Tune in! Series: True Self Preacher: Hugh Craig Text: 1 Peter 5:1-6 Date: 23-3-25 Location: Christ Church St Ives

The mentor does three important tasks to build us up into Christlikeness: they know us, feed us, and lead us. This time, we’re thinking about our response to mentors. Series: True Self Preacher: Jesse Baker Location: Christ Church St Ives Date: 21-3-25

Sophie shares openly about her battle with body image, encourages us to see ourselves from God’s perspective, and ultimately points us to Jesus, the one who lived the most beautiful life. Series: True Self Speaker: Sophie Thomas Location: Senior High Text: Psalm 139:13-14 Date: 9-3-25

Clinging to the true self in Christ is not only a mind game; it requires our whole hearts to be engaged. What is your heart and mind set on? Series: True Self Speaker: Jesse Baker Text: Colossians 3:1-2 Location: Junior High Date: 14-3-25

This week, Ben jumped into the Senior High pulpit to preach about approval, looking at the positive aspects of approval and its ultimate fulfilment. - Series: True Self - Speaker: Ben Williams - Location: Senior High - Text: Various Verses - Date: 2-3-25

We search the world. We look for identity. Is it found in the approval of others? Is this the place of ultimate security? JJ (Jeremiah Young) share a powerful message about true security, designed to comfort the longing heart. Series: True Self Text: Various Preacher: Jeremiah Young Event: Junior High Date: 28-2-25

The path to holiness is a matter of discernment. Discernment is the ability to determine wisdom from folly; good from bad; truth from lies; right from wrong; God's agenda from Satan’s agenda. But how do we discern what is best? In this talk, Jesse breaks down discernment to strengthen us in the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Series: True Self Date: 23-2-25 Event: Senior High P...

We are in a spiritual battle, and a chief weapon of Satan is to fill our minds with his lies. In this talk, Jesse breaks down the patterns of our enemy, and shares a biblical model for taking every thought captive to make them obedient to Christ. Event: Senior High Series: True Self Preacher: Jesse Baker Text: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 + Various Date: 16-2-25

In Christ, the old is gone; the new is here. This new self also comes with a new way of thinking. In this talk, Ryan unpack this mental shift, and show us how to begin thinking as people saved by Jesus. Series: True Self Preacher: Ryan Tong Date: 14-2-25 Text: Ephesians 4:17-24

Life is a whirlwind of striving. We strive after riches, after satisfaction, after false identities. Yet in all this chasing, the life we long for often feels a step away, out of our grasp. What if there is a better way - one that does not require endless striving but rather deep resting? Series: True Self Preacher: Jesse Baker Date: 9-2-25 Text: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

God has a master design for your life. He calls us to “be conformed to the image of his Son”, the most authentic self (Romans 8:29). He does this by melting, shaping and smoothing us into the likeness of Jesus. In Jesus, we overcome the false identities we create for ourselves and rediscover who we were created to be. In Jesus, we find our true self. Talk 1 - Embracing God’s Design Passage: Genesi...

There are many ingredients we need to remain strong as pilgrims on the way to glory. One of those key things is this: reverent worship! What an encouraging message from Jordan, our Youth Magnification Area Leader. Preacher: Jordan Koster Date: 3-Dec, 2024 Text: Hebrews 12:25-29 Series: Firmly Secured Location: Scotts Head

What does faith look like in action? In this talk, Becki looks through the great sweep of salvation history, and shows how each hero of the faith trusted in God's plans and promises. Preacher: Becki Shaw Date: 2-Dec, 2024 Text: Text: Hebrews 11:1 - 12:2 Series: Firmly Secured Location: Scotts Head

Imagine that you are at a crossroads of two paths - one that leads to death and one that leads to glory. Genuine faith not only chooses the path that leads to glory but stays firmly secured on the path that leads to glory. True faith is not a bare-bone verbal declaration we declare; faith is active. It moves our feet. It sets us on a path. It follows Jesus for life. Preacher: Jesse Baker Date: 1-D...

Life is hard. There are things that conspire against our faith. They are all around us, from temptation that pounces at you at end of year parties to that that late night Insta death scroll. Yet, in the mess of our world, God does not abandon us. He gives us everything we need to build a faith that lasts. Preacher: Britt Beattie Date: 31-Nov, 2024 Text: Hebrews 5:7-6:12 Series: Firmly Secured Loca...

Wherever you're at with greatness, there is a better way: a way that does not leave you smashed from the never-ending pursuit of self-mastery; a way that does not leave us depressed by our inability to fulfil our deepest dreams. What is this better way of greatness? It is not found in our own personal pursuit of personal greatness. In fact, it is the pursuit of another person's greatness. Preacher...

In this talk, Luke Sadler wraps up our journey through Mark, showing how all that Jesus taught, is verified through his resurrection from the dead. "Jesus is who he says he is." Praise his name! Preacher: Luke Sadler Date: 31-11-24 Location: Christ Church St Ives Event: Senior High Gathering

The details of the cross reveal tremendous truths about God and his radical love for us. What an amazing gospel! Speaker: Sophie Thomas Date: Friday 24-Nov, 2024 Event: Junior High Gathering Location: Christ Church St Ives

Do you trust God? What does it look like? In his darkest hours, when he felt overwhelmed with grief, Jesus shows what it looks like to cling to the plans and purposes of God, even when we are afraid. Enjoy! Speaker: Jesse Baker Date: Friday 15-Nov, 2024 Event: Junior High Gathering Location: Christ Church St Ives

Jesus went to the cross to wear his crown and to rescue us from sin. But on the journey, things get hectic. A story of both loyalty and disloyalty unfolds! Speaker: Jesse Baker Date: 8-Nov, 2024 Event: Junior High Gathering Location: Christ Church St Ives

Jesus is on a journey to the cross where he will wear his crown. In this third talk, Britt unpacks the prophecy of Jesus, urging us to get ready for his return. - Speaker: Britt Beattie - Event: Senior High Gathering - Date: 3-11-24 - Location: Christ Church St Ives

Jesus is on a journey to the cross where he will wear his crown. In this second talk, Josh points to the authority of Jesus, and shows us why this matters. - Speaker: Josh Hayward - Event: Senior High Gathering - Date: 27-10-24 - Location: Christ Church St Ives

Jesus is on a journey to the cross where he will wear his crown. In this first talk, Jesse asks an important question, “Is Jesus the king of your heart?” - Speaker: Jesse Baker - Event: Senior High Gathering - Date: 20-10-24 - Location: Christ Church St Ives