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In 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Luke Watts invites us to start 2026 with resilient faith, showing that God is sufficient in every circumstance; as we face suffering and weakness, His grace, peace, and comfort sustain us, and through shared prayer and reliance on Him, we can endure, grow, and witness His deliverance.

In Matthew 2:13-23, Darren Western walks through Joseph's journey from Bethlehem to Egypt and then to Nazareth, showing how God is at work in moments of sudden change and in long, ordinary seasons, keeping His promises in His Son, Jesus. As this final message in the "Promised and Expected King" series closes out 2025, what will you pack into 2026 as you trust and follow the King?

In a world marked by hatred, violence and evil, where even God’s people are attacked and terrorised, this Christmas sermon from Luke Watts proclaims the peace God has promised in the reign of King Jesus, the shepherd-ruler from “too little” Bethlehem who “shall be their peace.”   As you listen, how will you respond to this King who has come and offers himself as our peace?

In our Christmas 2025 series: Promised and Expected, Luke Watts shows how God's Immanuel promise in Isaiah 7 is first given to Ahaz, a fearful, faithless and evil king, and then fulfilled in Jesus in Matthew 1, God with us who comes to save his people from their sins and release them from their fears. This Christmas, will you respond to God's promise like Ahaz who refuses to trust, or like Joseph...

False teaching adds prerequisites to Jesus: a rule, a badge, a barrier. In Galatians 2:11-21, James March warns against "Jesus plus" thinking and points to God’s safeguards: Scripture, prayer, and fellowship that helps us hold the line together. How will you test what you hear before it tests you?

Mike Waskiel from Flinders University Evangelical Students (ES) teaches that living humbly, gently, patiently, and in love helps Christians keep the church united. Through Christ, His people are given gifts to serve others, showing His power and grace (Psalm 68:18) and helping the body grow and mature in faith. Today’s baptism reminds us of our shared life in Christ and calls us to take an active...

Luke Watts shares in a slightly different style of service from the book of Malachi, seeking to answer the question, "What does it look like for our church to fear the Lord?" There is much to be confronted by in Malachi, but much to be encouraged by as well. Those who fear the Lord and speak to one another are counted as precious in his eyes. This recording includes a full reading of Malachi and s...

Every day we face two invitations: one loud and tempting, the other quieter and life-giving. Luke Watts explores how those choices shape us, why Proverbs 31 can feel overwhelming, and how Jesus offers rest instead of pressure. Which invitation shapes your choices?

Peter Budimir asks why a loving Father disciplines His children and shows how God’s correction is the feedback that keeps a wandering heart on course. Where is God redirecting you today?

From the words of Solomon to the life of Christ, Luke Watts traces a single thread: God's heart for the oppressed. He calls believers to see, to speak, and to act with the courage of faith. What would happen if we lived as though every need were our neighbor's?

Luke Watts teaches from Proverbs 17:1–17 that God made us for relationships, not isolation. Wise friendships begin with the fear of the Lord and find their fullness in Jesus, the friend who never leaves. Are your friendships drawing you closer to Him?

Do your words hurt, heal, or reveal? Darren Western opens Proverbs 15:1-14, showing how speech wounds or mends and how it exposes the heart. What habits steady your tongue, and what character sustains them? See how Jesus accepts, forgives, and by the Spirit helps us speak with wisdom.

What if the real battlefield of wisdom and foolishness is inside the heart? Luke Watts studies Proverbs to show that the heart decides long before the mouth speaks or the hand acts. Who truly governs the thoughts and desires shaping your life?

Will you listen as wisdom cries out in a noisy world? Peter Budimir unpacks Proverbs 2 and 3, showing how seeking God’s wisdom and hiding His Word in our hearts leads to life and blessing.

What does it really mean to be wise? Is wisdom just knowledge and skill, or is it something deeper? In this opening message from Proverbs, Luke Watts explores how true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and shapes the way we live today.

Luke Watts finishes up our series in Joshua by asking the question, "What does it look like to live a life of choosing God?" It's a life of contrast ( we're different, and that's ok), a life that clings to God (it is a relationship with God), and a life of commitment (a publicly displayed personal faith). 

Darren Western leads us through an overview of the summary of victories the people of Israel have as the Lord provides for them in the land he promised, then the land allotments. Caleb in chapter 14 and 15 provides a wonderful case study of how we can live lives with true optimism and hope when we trust in the promises of God and align with his purposes. 

Steve Early from SIM shares with us from Joshua 10 on the battle where the sun stood still. God had been clear in his purposes for his people in the land and his expectations of their faith, obedience, and participation. They had stumbled at certain points, but in this account particularly we see what can happen when we align ourselves fully with God's will and purpose in our lives. 

Peter Budimir shares with us from the end of Joshua 8 of the covenant renewal at the two mountains, where Israel again were given by God a choice - blessing or cursing. Our choices to follow God or not should never be taken lightly, because when we do not seek God's will and way, we will be deceived ( Joshua 9).

Luke Watts continues our sermon series in the book of Joshua, this week looking at the sobering account of Achan. Our sin has consequences, and when we live out of line with God's commands, trusting our desires more than his promises, we will destroy ourselves and cause suffering for others. We need mercy and grace, and we have access to forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ! 

Stepping away from our Joshua study, Luke Watts shares from 2 Samuel 22:29-31. He speaks from the heart about how God meets us in times of difficulty, turning darkness into light and giving the strength we need to keep going.

Darren Western shares with us about the fall of Jericho in our Family Service with our kids church participating in a demonstration of what it may have been like when the walls fell down. God fights for his people and keeps his promises. 

Have you forgotten what God brought you through? In this message from Joshua 4 - 5:1, Luke Watts unpacks the meaning of the memorial stones and challenges us to remember God’s faithfulness, prepare for His promises, and pass on His truth to the next generation.

Luke Watts continues our series in Joshua, looking at the miracle of the Jordan River crossing for the Israelites. There are vital lessons for our faith here, as God invites us to participate in his promises, and the first step of participation is preparation - to be totally committed to the Lord. 

Though easily overlooked, Rahab believed-- and it saved her. Luke Watts shows how one act of faith altered everything. Is your past writing your story, or is God?