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Spiritual Foundations - Prayer Preacher: Sermon by Matt Keller This episode is part of our summer series Spiritual Foundations as we seek to lay the foundations for this new year on the practices that come with being a follower of Jesus. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/armstrongcreek

Spiritual Foundations - Generosity Preacher: Sermon by Brendan Wright This episode is part of our summer series Spiritual Foundations as we seek to lay the foundations for this new year on the practices that come with being a follower of Jesus. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/armstrongcreek

Spiritual Foundations - Celebration Preacher: Sermon by Brendan Wright This episode is part of our summer series Spiritual Foundations as we seek to lay the foundations for this new year on the practices that come with being a follower of Jesus. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/armstrongcreek

We are all searching. Searching for peace in the pressure of life, purpose in the chaos, love that truly lasts, and hope that endures beyond the moment. We try to find it in many places — in the approval of friends, the success of our careers, the excitement of new experiences, or the comfort of possessions. Yet, no matter how much we accumulate or achieve, something still feels incomplete. The st...

Three days in the tomb. When all hope was seemingly lost, Jesus rose from the grave. The crown of death has now achieved a crown of life for all who believe. Jesus leaves us with one mission – to preach the good news of Him to all the earth. Bible Reading:  Matthew 28:1-20 Preacher: Sermon by Matt Keller This episode is part of The Passion — Season 5 of our teaching series The Kingdom , as we jou...

Beaten, bruised and bloodied – Jesus carries his cross and takes the punishment to put a final end to sin and death for eternity. As Jesus takes his last breath, the temple curtain tears in two and the new covenant has begun.

Mocked, betrayed and wrongly accused. Judas feels the weight of his guilt and betrayal of Jesus. Peter denies following Jesus. Ultimately, Jesus is delivered over to Pilate to face the punishment we all deserved.

Jesus warns his followers to be ready for his ultimate return, where he will come back to judge all people and the righteous will inherit eternal life for serving “the least of these,” while the unfaithful face eternal separation.

Jesus warns his followers to be ready for his ultimate return, where he will come back to judge all people and the righteous will inherit eternal life for serving “the least of these,” while the unfaithful face eternal separation.

Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.

Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy, and burdening others with empty religion while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He lamented over Jerusalem’s hardness of heart, expressing God’s love for his people.

Jesus told a parable of a wedding feast, showing that God’s kingdom is open to all who truly respond, not just the outwardly religious. He teaches the greatest commandment – to love God and love others.

The religious leaders challenged Jesus’ authority as he was teaching in the temple. A parable of true obedience to God and a parable of Israel’s leaders that had rejected God’s messengers, and would ultimately reject His Son.

A triumphant entry and the turning of tables. Jesus returns to Jerusalem riding on a donkey, before entering the temple and driving out the sellers who had turned a place of worship into a marketplace.

Many people around us are going pretty well in life; they’re kind, they help others, they are successful and have purpose – so why (and how) do you share the good news of Jesus with people when they seem to be doing fine without it?

Jesus claimed to be ‘the way, the truth and the life’ – but isn’t that arrogant? Aren’t all religions basically the same – a different path to the same destination, shaped by the perspectives of the particular time and culture we live in? Or is it possible that we’re wrong? How do we assess all of these truth claims?

In a culture where LGBTQ+ people are affirmed and celebrated, the church often seems critical and judgmental. What does the Bible say on these issues and to people wrestling with their identity? How should Christians live out these truths in their communities today?

The roles and responsibilities of women and men in the church have been the source of much debate and controversy since the early church – so what does the Bible really say about it all? What do we know about God’s design for men and women in ministry, and how do we live that out here at City on a Hill?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s here, it’s evolving fast, and it’s only going to get bigger. How concerned should we be about this new technology? Is it just a tool - or something more? And as Christians, what does AI mean for our faith, our humanity, and our future?

How should we read the ancient text of the Bible in light of our ever-expanding scientific knowledge? Does evolution contradict the Bible, or just help us understand it better?

As wars rage in the Middle East and opinions divide, we are confronted with the question of how we should respond. What does God have to say about war in general, and what might he have to say about this one in particular?

In a noisy and distracted age, how do we recognise the word of God – and how do I know if what I’m ‘hearing’ is the word of God, or just the voice of my own heart?

Jesus declares, “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant… even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve”. Jesus is the greatest — not in the way the world recognises, but in the way heaven does.

Jesus compares the greatest in the kingdom to the children who come to Him with curiosity and faith. Those who seem powerless, weak and unimportant and deemed great and worthy of the kingdom of heaven because of Jesus’ power made perfect in their weakness.

A sermon from our teaching series, ‘Matthew S4'. Passage: 'Matthew 17:1-23'. Preacher: Zech Sargent. Visit www.cityonahill.com.au for more about our mission to know Jesus and make Jesus Known.