City on a Hill Melbourne East

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 Preacher: Stu White 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 Go...

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 Neil Castle 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 o...

Outside Eden, humanity still longs to approach God. Cain and Abel reveal both desire and tension in worship. In this sermon, we see how true worship depends on God’s grace. Bible Reading: Genesis 4:1–26 Preacher: Sermon by Grant van der Merwe 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...

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 Grant van der Merwe 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...

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: Bishop Paul Barker 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 o...

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 Jimmy Young 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 Preacher: Sermon by Neil Castle 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...

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 Preacher: Sermon by Grant van der Merwe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scr...

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 Preacher: Sermon by Grant van der Merwe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures...

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 Grant van der Merwe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. A...

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 Preacher: Sermon by Grant van der Merwe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scrip...

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 Preacher: Sermon by Neil Castle 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...

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 Preacher: Sermon by Jimmy Young This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open...

As the sun rises on Easter morning, so does our hope. In this sermon, we witness the empty tomb, remember Jesus’ promises, and rejoice in the risen Lord who overcomes death and brings new life. Bible Reading: Luke 24:1–12 Preacher: Sermon by Nick Coombs This episode is part of Easter Matters , a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still changes everyt...

We pause at the cross, where darkness falls and Jesus gives his life. In this sermon, we lament the reality of sin, suffering and death, and see how God meets us in the heaviness of a broken world. Bible Reading: Luke 23:44–49 Preacher: Sermon by Grant van der Merwe This episode is part of Easter Matters , a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still c...

Preacher: Sermon by Nick Coombs 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 of Jesus. Find out mo...

Jesus came to set captives free. We will explore how the Spirit empowers the church to bring healing, restoration, and freedom through the gospel. Preacher: Sermon by Neil Castle 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...

The mission of Jesus always moves outward. We will finish by exploring how the Spirit empowers the church to raise leaders, plant communities, and carry the gospel further. Preacher: Sermon by Nick Coombs 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...

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 Nick Coombs 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 Grant van der Merwe 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 a...

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 Jimmy Young 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...

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 Nick Coombs 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 mov...

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 Nick Coombs 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...

Preacher: Sermon by Nick Coombs This week is a special, stand alone sermon, where Pastor Nick Coombs speaks to our vision to be a church that knows Jesus and makes Jesus known.

Preacher: Sermon by Jimmy Young Suburbia promises comfort, privacy, and control: a life lived safely behind locked doors. But the risen Jesus walks straight into locked rooms and sends fearful people out. From castles to commission, this sermon explores how our homes, habits, and neighbourhoods quietly form us, and how the resurrection shatters our love of comfort. If Jesus is truly alive, staying...