City Lights Church Brisbane

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Dr Kate Venter - There is no doubt that we as a society are overwhelmed with anxiety, despite medicine and psychology’s best efforts. Is freedom from anxiety really possible? In the book of Philippians, Paul describes a “peace that transcends understanding” that is available to those who follow Jesus. How do we let go of the things that overta...

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Gwendy Lefebvre - Citizenship gives identity, offers privileges, and carries responsibility. For the church in Philippi, clinging to their Roman Citizenship was a stumbling block of pride. Gwendy explores what it meant for them to choose to identify instead as Citizens of Heaven.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - The church in Philippi was in danger of being pulled apart by three powerful cultural forces. If we aren’t careful our culture can do the same to us. Ps Andrew unpacks how the Apostle Paul encouraged the Philippians to live with integrity and in unity in the midst of a powerful culture.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Christ defines the Christian and Christ describes the Church. So how can we be more like Jesus? Ps Andrew continues looking at Philippians 2 to invite us to imitate the life and character of Jesus by embracing service, not as something we do, but as part of who we are.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Behind every action is a motive and the Apostle Paul makes it clear in Philippians 2 that we cannot build a church that looks, acts or sounds like Jesus on selfish motives. This week Ps Andrew looks at the three key motives found in Philippians 2 and Paul’s advice on how we can embrace that hard work of living for Jesus and o...

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Ps Steph Pentony - What or who are we living our lives for? Ps Steph continues our series in Philippians looking at Paul’s example of how he lived his life and how we can live a life that is truly living.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Indestructible Joy | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Ps Andrew kicks off our Philippians series by helping us understand the story of the Philippians church and circumstances of the writing of the Apostle Paul’s letter to them. There were no reasons for happiness, but lots of reasons for Christian Joy. Ps Andrew explains that Christian Joy can not be pursued, it can only be pro...

Sun 10:15 am | Speaker/s: Stacey Trolove - How do you grow as a Christian? Stacey unpacks the anatomy of growth as well as how to grow in maturity and closer to Jesus.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Expansion | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - The story of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost is one of the most unusual in the Bible. Ps Andrew unpacks this story to remind us that God wants to release vision, dreams and prophecy to us to change our city for God’s glory.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Expansion | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - The book of Ephesians describes the church as the family of God. Every good thing God has done and will do in your life as part of this family will be opposed. Ps Andrew encourages us to be ready to stand with power and strength for each other.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Expansion | Speaker/s: Ps Jesse Winchester - Ps. Jesse Winchester continues our Expansion series discussing how to live a fully surrendered life. Using the example of Moses and the burning bush, he unpacks how we can draw near to God and live fully surrendered.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Expansion | Speaker/s: Ps John Scott - The prayer of Jabez (1 Chron 4:9-10) encourages us to cry out to God for a part to play in that expansion. But the question arises - what do we do when God grants our request? Pastor John Scott shares some amazing tales of God’s personal intervention in his life and the keys to this Higher Calling.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Expansion | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - When God moves what is our role? Ps Andrew kicks off the Expansion series by unpacking the story of the miraculous catch of fish in the Bible.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Better Decisions | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - We make better decisions when we make our BIGGEST decisions in advance. But given the level of change and complexity in the future, how is that possible? Ps Andrew explores this in the last message of our Better Decisions series.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Better Decisions | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Why do smart people make dumb decisions? We all have regrets around decisions that we made when we knew better or that were out of character for us. Ps Andrew explores the Proverbs for answers and a pathway toward better decisions.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Better Decisions | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Our fears play a huge part in our decisions and indecisiveness. Ps Andrew dives into the impacts of fear and anxiety on our decision making and how we can move forward to make great decisions.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Better Decisions | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - We are faced with countless decisions everyday but we don’t often think about how we can make better ones. Ps Andrew kicks off our series by introducing a key concept that will increase your decision making capability and position you for success in all major areas of your life.

Sun 10:15 am | Speaker/s: Ps David Doery - Ps David is passionate about the local church. He has served in leadership for Over 30 years and has seen God do amazing things! Ps David and his wife Sally are now dedicated to serving churches and leaders around the world through coaching, teaching, and preaching.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Victory of Jesus | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Everyone of us will face seasons of darkness where victory seems very distant. It’s in the picture of Jesus on the Cross that we find the hope of a God who knows suffering and can express love in suffering.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Victory of Jesus | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - The resurrection of Jesus was both an end as well as a beginning. Ps Andrew shares what it takes to “walk like a winner” and it might surprise you.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Victory of Jesus | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Jesus' life was not taken, it was surrendered. Ps Andrew talks about the power of surrender and helps us realize the importance of surrendering to the right things.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Victory of Jesus | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - In many ways, everything we need to know about the Victory of Jesus is demonstrated in His life, death and resurrection. Ps Andrew kicks off this series by unpacking the idea that the Victory of Jesus is a Person and a Promise.

Sun 10:15 am | Speaker/s: Ps Dave Gilpin - Ps. Dave shares his heart on living a dynamic Christian life, living in the brilliance of who God created you to be. A life of faith and filled with the Spirit.

Sun 2:07 pm | Series: Tables & Altars | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - Tables are places and spaces of authentic community. Ps Andrew reveals the connection between altars and tables in the Bible and shares practically on how we can create authentic community.

Sun 10:15 am | Series: Tables & Altars | Speaker/s: Ps Andrew Scott - The home we grew up and the home we live in has a huge influence in our lives. Our series continues as Ps Andrew encourages us to to break destructive generational patterns and embrace responsibility for leading and discipling the next generation.