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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: Sermon by Pat Donohoe 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...

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: Sam Oldland 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...

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 Pat Donohoe 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...

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 Pat Donohoe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beaut...

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: Andy Judd This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beau...

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: Guy Mason 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 t...

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: Michael Theophilos This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see...

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 Pat Donohoe This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures,...

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: James Hornby This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beau...

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

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 Pat Donohoe 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: Guy Mason This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything , a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptu...

Giving Thanks for the Whole Body Preacher: Sermon by Pat Donohoe 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 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 Pat Donohoe 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...

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: 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 again, bri...

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: Sam Low 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 mo...

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 Pat Donohoe 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: Guy Mason 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 Chris...

What does it mean to be a City on a Hill? Lead Pastor Pat Donohoe unpacks Matthew 5:13-16 and the vision for City on a Hill Melbourne Foothills for the year. To find out more about City on a Hill Melbourne Foothills at cityonahill.com.au/melbournefoothills

Preacher: Grant van de Merwe When was the last time you stopped to really look at a stained glass window? Each one tells a story - drawn from Scripture, shaped by history, and still speaking into our lives today. Stained Glass Windows explores the rich images of the Bible to help us rediscover our identity and purpose as God's people. Whether you've been part of a church for years or are just begi...

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. Bible Reading: Matthew 25:1-46 Preacher: Bishop Paul This episode is part of  The Passion  — Season 5 of our teaching series  The Kingdom , as we journey...

Sign of the Times Preacher: Sermon by Pat Donohoe This episode is part of  The Passion  — Season 5 of our teaching series  The Kingdom , as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover the good news of Jesus the King. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion

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. Preacher: Pat Donohoe Bible: Matthew 20