FOUR12 CHURCH

by Chad Mansbridge. In this first instalment of a 2-Part Series on 1 Timothy, we look at some of the core responsibilities each of us have as members of God's household when it comes to cultivating a healthy church home. Including, committing to what is true; participating in prayer, service and learning; and demonstrating Christ-like character. Chad also takes a moment to examine one of Paul&...

by Chad Mansbridge. In this final instalment of our 7-Part Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', we examine the Armour of God in Ephesians 6 where the Church is depicted as an Ambassadorial Army under the command of a conquering King. We also explore the matter of 'spiritual warfare' and how to discern the schemes of devilish forces. Key verses include Ephesians 6:10–24; 2 C...

by Chad Mansbridge. In this sixth instalment of our Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', we circle back to Ephesians Chapter 5, where the Church is revealed as the Bride of Christ. Chad demonstrates that the motif of God being a husband to His people is a long-established theme of the Old Testament Prophets, and has powerful implications for us today as members of His Eternal, New-Covenant...

by Noni Potter. Steve and Noni are based in Adelaide South Australia and are long-time friends, and former pastors, of Chad and Jaye. In this message, Noni speaks on the topic of prayer. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www. FOUR12CHURCH.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/FOUR12CHURCH⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/FOUR12CHURCH

by Chad Mansbridge. In Part 5 of our Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', we examine one of the New Testament’s most oft-repeated identities of the Christian Community: the saints, God’s holy people. In this message, Chad begins by reminding us that ‘being holy’ is a status and standing we have been freely given in the Gospel of Christ, before then taking us through Paul’s challenge in Eph...

by Fini DeGersigny. Long-time friends of the Mansbridge family, Fini and Isi serve as lead pastors of Jubilee Church in Sydney. In this message, Fini directs our eyes towards a joy-filled Jesus: the friend of sinners and children, the sick and the vulnerable. Key texts include: Colossians 1:15–20. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www. FOUR12CHURCH.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram...

by Chad Mansbridge. The Good News of Easter is this: Heaven is open 24/7! This reality is one of the great implications of the death and resurrection of Christ, as demonstrated in the open curtain, the open tomb, and the open hearts of those who would receive Him. Key texts include: Mark 15:16–39; Mark 16:1–14. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www. FOUR12CHURCH.com/⁠...

by Nick Resce. Our first ministry guest for 2026, Nick heralds from Adelaide South Australia and is a long-time friend of the Mansbridge family and personal mentor for Chad. In this message, Nick speaks about 3 characteristics of a church that operates as an 'Apostolic Hub'—one that Restores, Raises Up, and Releases. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www. FOUR...

by Jesse Mansbridge. In part four of our Ephesians Series 'God, His Church, and Me', and to coincide with our name-reveal as FOUR12 CHURCH, Jesse takes us to Ephesians 4 and explains how a healthy church-body walks in unity, delights in diversity, and grows in maturity. Key texts include: Ephesians 4:1–16; 1 Peter 4:8–10; 1 Corinthians 12:4–27; Romans 12:9–21. ==================== JOIN THE...

Episode 12 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. A church that, we are excited to announce, now has a name! In this episode, we provide a brief update and review of our last 4 months of soft-start church-planting Sundays; unpack some of the reasons behind our choice of name in &#3...

by Chad Mansbridge. In this third instalment of our Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', Chad walks us through Ephesians Chapter 3, thought-by-thought, before then settling our attention on the image of the believer as a planting of the Lord, 'rooted and established' in the soil of God's Love, Christ's Lordship, and the Local Church of His Holy Spirit! Key texts inc...

by Chad Mansbridge. In this second message in our Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', we walk paragraph-by-paragraph through Ephesians Chapter 2, before taking a look at the picture of the Church as God's Temple and exploring some of the implications of that glorious reality, for us today. Key texts include: Ephesians 2:1–22. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website...

by Chad Mansbridge. In this opening message to our Ephesians Series, 'God, His Church, and Me', we walk through the first chapter of this powerful epistle and explore the glorious truth of God as Father; the Church as His Family; and us, each of us, as His children. Key texts include: Ephesians 1:1–23. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠https://www. FOUR12CHURCH.com/⁠ In...

by Chad Mansbridge. This is Chad's first message for the year in our Coffs Harbour church-plant, where he examines key passages of Scripture that each speak to what we must 'seek first', or place 'above all', in regards our priorities in life. Namely, the Person of Jesus; the Protection of our Hearts; the Preciousness of People; and the Privilege of Partnership. ===============...

by Jaye Mansbridge. This sermon was recorded at our first Encounter Sunday Service for 2026, with our growing church-plant in Coffs Harbour. In this message, Jaye takes to the pulpit for the first time and leads us back to the account in Genesis 26 of Isaac re-digging his father's wells. As it turns out, wells feature all through Scripture as places of Provision, Community, Encounter, and Divi...

by Chad Mansbridge. This sermon was recorded at our Encounter Sunday Service in the lead up to Christmas. In this message, we walk verse-by-verse through the opening of Matthew's Gospel, from Jesus' genealogy to the gifts He received from the Magi, and uncover the glorious reality that Christ is King, Priest and Prophet. Jesus, born into a world of dysfunction, is eternally worthy, holy, a...

by David McDonald. This episode of our Church-Planting Podcast features a teaching by David McDonald, an internationally recognised Ephesians 4 ministry, and the first visiting guest to speak into the life of our fledgling church-plant community. In this message, David emphasises the importance of apostolic and prophetic leaders and explains how their ministry is outworked in the local church. ===...

by Chad Mansbridge. This episode of our Church-Planting Podcast features audio from our third 'Encounter Service' held Sunday 30 November. We begin this message in Genesis 28, where Jacob (aka Israel) has his first encounter with God at Bethel, the place of the anointed stones. From there, we examine some of the admirable attributes of Israel's sons and consider how God today is father...

by Chad Mansbridge. This episode of our Church-Planting Podcast features audio from our second 'Encounter Service' held Sunday 16 November. In this message, we take a brief look at the account of Isaac in Genesis 26, where he restored the wells of his father, Abraham. We then head to Acts 15 and explore how God, in the New Covenant era, is restoring what Amos referred to as "David&#39...

by Chad Mansbridge. This episode of our Church-Planting Podcast features audio from our very first Sunday Morning gathering, in a hired community hall, which we have dubbed our 'Encounter Service'. In this message, Chad takes a brief look at the life of Abraham, our pioneering patriarch, and explains how the people of God throughout the entire biblical narrative have been called to leave t...

Episode 11 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. In this episode, as we draw closer to in-person gatherings, we examine the 'Big Five' priorities to which we will be giving strong attention as we consider what it takes to have a productive and effective Sunday Service. ===...

Episode 10 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. In this episode, we discuss three major considerations when it comes to choosing a local church into which you can 'put down your roots' with confidence. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠https://www. FOU...

Episode 09 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. In this episode, we address the all-important matter of leadership (or governance) in the local church. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠https://www. FOUR12CHURCH.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/FOUR...

Episode 08 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. This is the last of a series of 3 episodes where we outline some of our core pastoral values, stemming from a biblical revelation of who Christ is, and who we are because of Him. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website:...

Episode 07 of our Church-Planting Podcast, where we discuss our developing thoughts and plans around establishing a new local church in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. This is the second of 3 episodes where we outline some of our core pastoral values, stemming from a biblical revelation of who Christ is, and who we are because of Him. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY The Website: ⁠https://w...