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Well Worn Paths January Sermon Series Preacher: Nigel Jones Passage: Psalm 27

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: Joe Youssef This episode is part of  The Passion  — Season 5 of our teaching series  The Kingdom , a...

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. Bible Reading:  Matthew 27:32-66 Preacher: Sermon by Guy Mason This episode is part of  The Passion  — Season 5 of our teaching series  The Kingdom , as we jo...

At The Last Supper Jesus instituted the covenant meal with his disciples, prayed in deep anguish at Gethsemane at what he was about to suffer on the cross, and was ultimately betrayed, arrested, and abandoned by his disciples. Bible Reading: Matthew 26:1-56 Preacher: Sermon by Joel Deacon This episode is part of  The Passion  — Season 5 of our teaching series  The Kingdom , as we jo...

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

A sermon in the Greatness series.

A sermon in the Greatness series.

A sermon from our teaching series, ‘Matthew S4'. Passage: 'Matthew 18:1-6; 15-35'. Preacher: Michael Ghobrial. Visit www.cityonahill.com.au for more about our mission to know Jesus and make Jesus Known.

A sermon in the Greatness series.

Jesus warns of spiritual blindness - that some will go searching for a sign, when the sign was right there in front of them. Beware of teaching that focuses on religious obligation rather than pointing to the person, work and heart of Christ.

Jesus’ greatness is displayed in his insight into the human heart, and his bold confrontation of religious traditions that nullify God’s word. His greatness is utterly countercultural — a willingness to suffer, to be misunderstood, and to lay down his life.

A sermon in the Greatness series.

The Kingdom - Matthew's Gospel - Season 4: Greatness

Miracles and Mysteries - Hidden Treasure - Matthew 13 - Joel Deacon

Jesus teaches on the kingdom of heaven in a series of parables such as a treasure found hidden in a field, or a mustard seed that grows into a beautiful tree, or a pearl worth selling everything you have to keep. Will those who seek find hope in the kingdom of God?

John the Baptist expresses doubt that Jesus is the Saviour that he had prophesied would come. The mystery of Jesus’ revelation begins as He invites all troubled souls to come and find rest in Him. Who will see and behold the glory of Jesus?