Devonport Church of Christ

The fourth core value of Devonport Church of Christ is transformation - step by step, little by little, we grow and become more like Jesus.

 If somebody asked; Who is responsible for making disciples in this church?” The biblical answer is ‘ALL OF US”.  Following Jesus means more than attending a church service. It means embracing His mission, His people, and His purpose with our whole lives.  

Every Sunday we gather to worship Jesus, hear His Word, and encourage one another. But the mission doesn’t begin when we arrive - it begins when we leave. 

Paul teaches that Jesus is the foundation and template upon which everything has been made. He is first and went first to secure our salvation through the cross. The first and foundational core value of Devonport Church of Christ is 'Jesus First'. 

Pastor Blake unpacks a brand new purpose statement for Devonport Church of Christ focusing on discipleship, obedience to Jesus and living out His words, ways and generosity and inviting others to do the same. 

We have an enemy who desires to kill, steal and destroy our relationships, faith and lives; however through Christ we can find victory! The final movement of the Lord's prayer is ' Deliver us from the evil one'. 

Today we explore the phrase, “ Lead us not into temptation ” and learn how Jesus teaches us to prepare for life’s tests. 

Through Jesus we find forgiveness because of His work on the cross. Those who have experienced Christ's forgiveness must also extend forgiveness to others. 

"Give us this day our daily bread" is a simple sentence with lots of history for the Hebrew people.

Jesus is not only our saviour but also our Lord and King. He wants to express his power and authority through us.

The Lord's prayer is a simple and repeatable prayer that provides a framework to approach God. 'Our Father in heaven' implies identity, access, affection and formation. 

God speaks through His Word - so let’s discover together how to study the Bible more deeply - from the Book of Philemon

Where do you start when wanting to study the Bible? What are the basics for a beginner? 

 When you look closely at the Easter story, you don’t just see one kind of person—you see a whole range of people being changed by the risen Jesus. Different stories… different starting points…but the same turning point—an encounter with the risen Jesus.

A powerful moment of grace unfolds in Luke 23 as Jesus is crucified between two criminals. This message explores the depth of forgiveness, the simplicity of faith, and the hope available even in our final moments.

Spiritual practices like prayer, fasting, sabbath, scripture and service are among some of the habits that help move us towards maturity when consistently repeated. 

A Rule of Life is a structure of habits and behaviours to support our spiritual growth.

Disciples of Jesus are called to do the things that Jesus did. We can make room for the work of God in our lives, live with our eyes up, offer hospitality to others and bear witness to the words and ways of Jesus

To become like Jesus is a long term process in community with others, learning to become a person of love in Christ. 

How do we cultivate a deep relationship with God? Using key scriptures and church history examples, Ps. Steve shows that through abiding, we have access to the peace and joy that Jesus promised as we adopt the spiritual disciplines that Jesus exemplified.

Have you ever wanted to experience the abundant life of Jesus? Ps. Steve outlines the what, how, and why behind Practicing the Way, diving into the cultural context behind Jesus's identity as a first-century rabbi, and what that means for us as His followers as we practice being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.

Every disciple of Jesus needs exposure to truth, a living breathing example to follow and be rapidly mobilized. 

You can be a disciple maker if you live eyes up, radar up to see where God is at work in persons of peace along your already established relational pathways. What will you do next after listening to this podcast? 

Our priorities will always shape our choices and decisions. Make sure God's agenda is part of your priorities in life. 

Jesus had different relationships with different levels of access. Jesus loved everybody but invested differently. Do you need to reset your inner circle of relationships and friendships in 2026?