Fallingbrook Heights Baptist Church at the Centre

Sermon Summary: Tuning Into God’s Voice In this sermon, Pastor Jen introduces a new teaching series entitled “Sent,” focusing on Acts chapter 13 and the transformation of the early church from an inward-focused gathering to an outward-focused mission. Using the metaphor of tuning an old-fashioned radio, she emphasizes that God’s signal is always present; believers […]

The Purpose of Genealogies Pastor Jen begins by addressing the common temptation to skip biblical genealogies, which often seem like dry, unpronounceable lists of names. However, these records do crucial spiritual work, establishing inheritance, identity, and divine promises. Rather than serving as exhaustive historical timelines, biblical genealogies are intentionally selective—a process scholars...

The Quiet Power of Faithfulness In a special Father’s Day message, Pastor Jen explores the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Despite his massive impact on God’s plans, Joseph is one of the most overlooked figures in scripture. Notably, he is completely silent; the Bible records no speeches, sermons, or spoken words from […]

Moving Forward in Faith: The Journey Beyond Milestones In her sermon, Pastor Jen uses the concurrent celebrations of student graduations and upcoming water baptisms to explore the spiritual mechanics of life transitions. Drawing a parallel to a scene from The Lord of the Rings—where Samwise Gamgee hesitates at the edge of the familiar Shire—she highlights […]

In the final week of the “So What?” sermon series, Pastor Jen uses the opening of the movie Finding Nemo to illustrate the danger of independence. Just as Nemo mistakenly leaves the safety of his anemone to prove his self-sufficiency, Christians frequently drift away from God to handle life on their own terms. The Call […]

Pastor Jen begins a new series this week; on Growth. In this message, Pastor Jen uses the imagery of a changing garden to explore the spiritual meaning of baptism, framing it not as a finish line, but as the foundational beginning of a lifelong journey of faith. Just as a garden in autumn looks like […]

In this sermon, Pastor Jen concludes a message series on church growth and identity, framing the journey through the metaphors of being planted, rooted, sprouting, and branching out. This progression culminates in the final stage: blooming, which represents spiritual maturity manifested as visible, open-handed generosity. Moving from Survival to Stewardship Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9:6–11, [&#82...

In her message based on 1 Peter 4:8-11, Pastor Jen explores the concept of faith as an outward-moving force. Using the metaphor of a tree, she argues that a healthy spiritual life is not meant to “root-bind” by turning inward, but to branch out to provide shelter, shade, and life to others. The Foundation: Deep […]

In her message, Pastor Jen uses the metaphor of Peter Pan’s Neverland to illustrate a common spiritual pitfall: the desire to remain in a state of “permanent childhood” where there are no responsibilities or chores. While Neverland seems perfect to a child, she argues it is actually tragic because nothing ever changes, matures, or thrives. […]

In her message based on 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, Pastor Jen explores the profound reality of belonging to the “Body of Christ.” Using a Mr. Potato Head toy as a lighthearted yet effective visual aid, she breaks down the theological concepts of unity, diversity, and interdependence. The Foundation of Unity Pastor Jen begins by emphasizing that […]