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On Sunday, Nicholas invited us to dream together about the road ahead—our next steps as a church and the kind of space we’re being called to create. What does it look like to truly commune with God as a community? What is the Spirit stirring in your heart about where we’re headed? As we burn the ships of the past, are we clear about what we’re meant to carry forward—only that which God is asking u...

Rob and Glenda Rufus ministered with us, they are based in Australia and ministered at the Encounter Conference (catcon link)The kingdom of God is received not achieved and it's is our role as heirs to understand what we have been given in Christ. The gift of righteousness is needs to be reflected on. Rob exhorted us to believe that in Christ and we have been redeemed and this then nullifies t...

The wisdom of God is revealed in Christ—crucified and risen.
 To the world, this may seem like foolishness, but God isn’t looking for our sophistication, clever strategies, or polished philosophies. He’s looking for hearts that are willing—people who know Him, carry His presence, and walk in obedience. God moves with His people. As we journey together through life, He shapes us. Our limitations ar...

Mary knew what to do in a moment of crisis because she had stored up the truth about who Jesus was—she held “insider” information in her heart. At a wedding where the wine ran out, Mary turned to Jesus—not by accident, but because she knew who was in the room. When we lose sight of who Jesus is—when we forget His worth or neglect a healthy fear of the Lord—our obedience fades, and lesser pleasures...

You can’t save yourself. And praise God—it was never meant to depend on your strength or mine. We are finite, fragile, and even our best intentions are clouded by motives we barely understand. We ask ourselves, “Where is the line?” and still fall short. But take heart— all is not lost . This morning, we remember: Jesus has redeemed us. He chose a path that looked like death, like defeat, like a se...

The ship that carries us into the next ship will not be built by the strongest but those who are connected. God is looking for a connected people, those who abide in Him. It's an invitation for all to come and build together. The strong alone can't build. The humble, obedient and abiding are needed to build God's vision and not the worldly-wise agenda of the strong. Nick drew us back t...

Greg brings a vital encouragement: God's favour on your life doesn't guarantee comfort—there's risk involved. And with risk often comes fear, even when we try to hide it. But God sees it all, and He remains undeterred. His deep love and unwavering commitment to you mean He will fulfill His promise: to make you more like His Son. That’s the freedom of love—for you, and through you, for...

You’re the Prime Candidate for God’s Destiny.
 God’s invitation to destiny sparks a powerful collision within us: the tension between our limitations and His boundless ability to work through us. It’s a revealing call—one that challenges our obedience while receiving His provision for every opportunity He leads us into. Fear often acts as a barrier, but God’s destiny invites us to break past our f...

Jess and Josh Loughery and a team of BSSM students joined us this Sunday. Jess encouraged us that it's not a complicated gospel. It's belief in Jesus Christ. Not a quiet time programme or flawless church attendance record or church leadership ladder-climbing or significance in the eyes of those we esteem. It's belief that Jesus finished His work on the cross. Let fresh hope and belief...

There is a Croatian practise of burning a ship from the previous season. This community event is symbolic of leaving behind the mistakes, hindrances and excesses that didn't serve. As the ship burned, it was a dramatic visual of this process: learning from mistakes, embracing clarity and being fortified to make better decisions for the new season beginning. What do you want? If Jesus was stand...

Greg discusses points from the books of Ephesians and Zechariah that illustrate the importance of prizing the Lord’s presence, Holy Spirit’s invaluable role, and His inexhaustible supply, for the life of the believer and the church.

The word witness is rooted in the work for martyr. It should make us stop and pause. You are called to be His witnesses. And our lives are reflecting a continual death to self. Our sense of self-sufficiency and our sense of self-preservation look like certain values, personal benchmarks, judgement of others our dreams, desires and plans. Will you ask God to show you what to lay down?  Why? Because...

It’s easy to see pastors and people “upfront” as God’s special people. This couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’re believing that in any measure, Nick calls us to remember and believe scripture over believing the lies of hell. Your life is significant. How you live now matters. We are treasured sons and daughters and our natures are to reflect our Heavenly Father. This is not done from a pl...

The accounts of Caleb and Joshua, in the books of Exodus, Numbers, and Joshua, have a lot to teach us. As a foretaste of what is described in the book of Ephesians, where the believer is encouraged to adopt a “sit, walk, stand” type posture, Greg explains how Joshua and Caleb were already exhibiting this spiritual discipline in their day. An encouragement for all of us who are contending for the p...

We often mistake ease for favour or direction. It's understandable. When we look at the land of promise that God wanted to give to the Israelites we notice in the narrative great opposition which means the need for courage, grit and resilience. Our King is a snake-crusher, giant-slaying King. Being his people requires us to mirror Him and it starts with being faithful and walk daily with the L...

Ryan Matthews preaches about being a people of promise and destiny for a Kingdom we establish through our lives in our lifetime.

God infused into human-kind the essence that makes us His image-bearers. Our beauty lies in our lives reflecting the purpose for which He, Yahweh made us. Beauty is on display, in our fulfilled design.  God knows what He made you for: Himself and to carry His Kingdom. He has made you for good works. 

Melissa prepares our hearts for this festive season, reminding us of how the great story of God includes all. And that means you. And that means our enemies. The fact that the genealogy of Jesus includes women with messy and scandalous lives, and the first people to hear of His birth were (very dirty) Shepards, who often were looked down upon by the Jewish community to the first gift-givers who we...

Ryan looks at Act 5 and how the pressure of the times on the people in the early church produced a strengthened church who did not shrink back despite rabid opposition, dangerous men and all kinds of dissuading circumstances. Why didn’t they lay down this new found belief that would have bought relief and an end to the opposition? Simply, Jesus. God is not looking for heroes nor needs them to move...

Greg opens with Acts 5 v 1 - 14 which details the story of Ananias & Sapphira. It’s not an easy text. It’s a story that we often tend to move past quickly. But perhaps there is something more going on in the passage about who God is, about grace and the state of the human heart? God is serious about His holiness, His glory, His commands and His people. We trust that as you listen you would be...

Would you say that you’re bold?  If so, what is that boldness routed in? In God, nothing is wasted and the beauty of our backstory reveals the way God has woven his love and shepherding of our lives - this is our reason for our trust and boldness. Nicholas examines those in the book of Acts who lived with boldness - Godly and the kind of boldness that is rooted in self.  It’s an invitation to deep...

Ryan takes us into the book of Acts in our series looking at the early church and how they lived together with one in Heart and mind. How is this possible? Empowered by the Holy Spirit, yes! The fruit of the truth that Jesus is King and the Holy Spirit has come led to a community of people bearing with one another, forgiving one another and it led to a unity and community fuelled by grace. 

With warmth and candid moments Baz, encourages us by unpacking general calling and specific calling. The invitations that stand waiting for us to accept and that at this party - all are welcome and invited with the same sense of love and honour as image-bearers. We trust this message strengthens you and encourages you to take that next step in displaying the Kingdom of God through your life and in...

Ryan sits down with Sydney and Tracey Joelson as they prepare to leave to Howick. We listen to their journey and what God has done in their world in the last few years and the truths that Jesus has added to their foundations..

This week, Ryan takes us through the encounter of Peter and John who were arrested and then faced the Sadducees boldly proclaiming the Resurrection. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they astonished their challengers and inspired many to believe. We’ll also reflect on Moses, who learned that true strength comes not from our own efforts but from the Spirit guiding us. Just as he encountered Yahweh in th...