City on a Hill Ballarat

Life under the curse is marked by repetition, toil, and death. In this sermon, we see the weight of the human story—and a glimpse of hope in God’s ongoing purposes. Bible Reading: Genesis 5:1–32 Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and...

Jealousy and pride lead Cain to violence, turning brother against brother. In this sermon, we see how sin fractures relationships and replaces collaboration with rivalry. Bible Reading: Genesis 4:1–26 Preacher: Sermon by Trent Zeitzen This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy...

The fall brings consequences. Relationships with God, one another, and creation are broken. In this sermon, we see how even within the curse, God points forward to hope and restoration. Bible Reading: Genesis 3:1–24 Preacher: Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation,...

Sin fractures humanity’s relationship with God and introduces shame, fear, and brokenness into the human story. In this sermon, we see how our rebellion reveals our deep need for God’s saving grace. Bible Reading: Genesis 3:1–24 Preacher: Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty...

Temptation enters the story as the serpent questions God’s word and goodness. In this sermon, we see how humanity faces the pull of autonomy and distrust, revealing the subtle lies that shape our struggle today. Bible Reading: Genesis 3:1–24 Preacher: Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we...

Men and women share equal dignity as image bearers yet are created distinct and complementary. In this sermon, we see how God’s design calls us to honour, love, and work together. Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4–25 Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of...

God declares it is not good for humanity to be alone and establishes family as a gift. In this sermon, we see how through marriage and community, God’s people reflect His image and participate in His unfolding plan. Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4–25 Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the...

God rests on the seventh day, setting a pattern for humanity. True rest is more than stopping work. In this sermon, we see that it is trusting God’s finished work and longing for the ultimate rest He promises. Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1–3 Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty...

Work was God’s good design long before the fall. Created to cultivate and steward creation together, our work reflects God’s character. In this sermon, we see how our work contributes to the flourishing of the world He made. Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1–31; 2:4–25 Preacher: Sermon by Trent Zeitzen This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we o...

Humanity is the pinnacle of God’s creation, made in His image with dignity, value, and purpose. In this sermon, we see how men and women are called to represent God’s rule and steward creation for its flourishing. Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-31 Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the b...

God brings order from chaos, forming a world designed for life and flourishing. In this sermon, we see how creation reveals the goodness of God and points us to its good Creator. Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-31; 2:1-3 Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the trage...

Before anything existed, there was God. Eternal, transcendent, and sovereign, He is the source, sustainer, and ruler of all things. In this sermon, we see that creation begins not with us, but with the God without whom nothing exists. Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1 Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scrip...

Resurrection Sunday Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Easter Matters , a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still changes everything. As we open the Scriptures, we see how light broke into darkness, hope rose from the grave, and new life is offered to all who trust in him. In a world that can feel uncertain and heavy, Easter reminds us tha...

Good Friday Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of Easter Matters , a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still changes everything. As we open the Scriptures, we see how light broke into darkness, hope rose from the grave, and new life is offered to all who trust in him. In a world that can feel uncertain and heavy, Easter reminds us that darkn...

We conclude this sermon series by looking at 1 Peter 4. By practising the gifts that the Spirit gives us for the building of the church, we all play our part in bringing glory to God. This episode contains a Q&A session with Ben Hewitt at the end of the sermon. Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy...

Jesus came to set captives free. We will explore how the Spirit empowers the church to bring healing, restoration, and freedom through the gospel. Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move among us again, brin...

The Spirit gives courage to speak and display the good news. We look at how God equips his people to bear witness with clarity, compassion, and boldness. Preacher: Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move am...

The Spirit shapes who we are becoming. This week we will consider how spiritual gifts form us into Christlikeness and grow the church in maturity. Preacher: Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move among us...

[Insert Sermon Title Block] From the temple to the gathered church, God longs to dwell with his people. We will look at how the Spirit uses some spiritual gifts to reveal God’s presence to his people. Preacher: Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Script...

The church is called to be people who display the love of Jesus. We will look at how some gifts equip members of our church to tangible show the love of God. Preacher: Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move...

1 Cortinthians 12:1-30 Preacher: Sermon by Ben Hewitt This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move among us again, bringing fresh wind and fresh fire to our hearts, equipping us with spiritual gifts, and empowering us for the mission...

We begin by laying foundations for understanding the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts. Learning to approach the Spirit with humility, hunger, and trust — not fear, control, or confusion. Preacher: Sermon by Gerald Liew This episode is part of Wind & Fire , a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. As we open the Scriptures, we l...

The Psalms. This summer we dive into the songbook of the Bible to explore what it means to rejoice and lament, with God, to give thanks to him, to draw wisdom from him. Sermon by Ben Hewitt Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/ballarat

Sermon by Riki Lindsay

The Psalms. This summer we dive into the songbook of the Bible to explore what it means to rejoice and lament, with God, to give thanks to him, to draw wisdom from him. Sermon by Adrian Lane. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/ballarat