Goodlife Community Church

Stephen considers what it means to 'Seek first the kingdom of God' and how it is both now in our midst and not yet, the fulfilment that is ahead. No matter where we are at, God is encouraging us to become Kingdom people, and take one step to participate in his story, becoming more like Jesus. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https:/...

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Ryan Smith. He shared a message based on Jesus' story in Luke 14: 12-24 on The Great Banquet table. Ryan reminds us that we are ALL invited, but so often we have excuses. God is building his church by building a bigger table, who are we inviting to join in?   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the followi...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by another one of our Goodlife All Stars—Hannah Bartle. Hannah brings a powerful message centered on Communion—exploring how, through prayer and the act of breaking bread, we’re drawn into deeper connection with God and with one another. It’s a heartfelt reflection on unity, presence, and spiritual intimacy. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, conn...

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Greg Forrest share with us about navigating change. This was intentional from Greg as our church community goes through a big time of transition and change. Navigating Liminal Spaces: - Live in the present - Embrace change - Trust divine timing - Find meaning   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/chur...

DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HARDIE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZjNemRq3omQ On Sunday we said Goodbye to the Hardie family who are moving back to NSW to start a new community church. It's a very exciting new season and we are cheering them on and praying for them.   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15n...

You can donate to our local chaplains via the Giving page on the Goodlife website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/giving   We had the absolute privilege of having a panel of wonderful people from our local community talk about school chaplaincy and the importance of student support. We were joined by Natasha Wicks, Alex Brain, Stu Cran & Tania Edwards who all shared different experiences and pers...

On Sunday, Mike Hardie shared with us one his final messages as lead paster at Goodlife. If you've missed that update you can find it here: In his message, Mike is revisiting the idea of "Thank God You're Here", a message he shared over 4 years ago about how can we, as followers of christ, be a group of people that when we show up in a situation people go; "Thank God You're Here". This sermon take...

On Sunday, Mike shared a beautiful message about The Shema and how Jesus creates a radical combo of new and old teaching that all law and prophets hang on 2 things:  1. Love the lord our God with all of our Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength 2. Love our neighbour as we love ourself   Mike highlights how Jesus is reshaping The Shema and a passage from Leviticus as a radical combo - A THEOLOGICAL EART...

On Sunday was our annual COMPASSION SUNDAY gathering where we highlight our partnership with Compassion to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. It was a fantastic morning where Ryan Smith (Our local compassion correspondent) shared about hope in the neighbourhood. "God's not dead, he's bread" - Sister Mary Conita Ryan draws from Matthew 15 and the feeding of the 5000 with 7 loaves of brea...

For Mother's Day this year, Mike is talking to a panel of mothers from our community. He asks them what is something you have done with your kids that you're proud of? And how has being a mum shaped your spiritual journey?   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg...

In Mike's Message today he is continuing to share on 'Heart Health' as found in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." And in this message focuses on envy & desire. "You don't rid envy by trying harder- you heal by bringing it into the light and yielding to the spirit." Mimetic Process- 1. Imitation (I want what they want) 2. Rivalry (competitio...

On Sunday Mike Hardie shared about what scripture says about our heart. In proverbs 4:23 it says "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." HEART PRACTICES: 1. Reflective Prayer 2. Confession 3. Forgiveness 4. Yield to the Spirit 5. Renew Your Mind WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com...

Happy Easter! Over the weekend we had fantastic services for Good Friday & Easter Sunday here at Goodlife. For the podcast we've including a poem called 'Jesus Road To The Cross' from our Good Friday Gathering. And then we have a special message from Mike Hardie on Jesus' resurrection but also about the invitation into transformation and renewal this Easter. Easter is NOT the happy ending to G...

In the lead up to Easter, we are reaching the end of our series looking through the Gospel of Luke. On Sunday, we had guest speaker James Hall share about Palm Sunday and what that has meant to him as an Anglican Priest. James wonderfully shares about the traditions he took part in and how the powerful imagery would allow him to feel the depth and the meaning of the journey to the cross and the Ea...

As we approach Easter, Hannah Bartle continues our series through the Gospel of Luke. She is sharing about Luke's Good News on THE KINGDOM OF GOD from Luke 9's 'The Parable of the Ten Minas/Pounds'. Hannah sets out to answer 3 questions: 1. What is the Kingdom of God? 2. Who can be a part of it? 3. Who is the king? "The kingdom of Jesus, when actually lived by the church, is a rebuke to the princi...

From Advent into Easter we are going through the Gospel of Luke. Today Mike is sharing about Luke's Good News on Humility from Luke 18:9. Jesus shares a parable about what it means to be justified, and Mike explains justification and how it has been misunderstood. Humility is the posture of deep communion with God. Reliant, grateful, and confident in Christ's love for us. HEART POSTURE: Stay... .....

This week we were delighted to be joined by Rich Hodge, who shared about Luke's Good News on FORGIVENESS. Rich Hodge has been a big part of YWAM international and has so much wisdom to share. Today he demonstrates the difference between salvidic forgiveness and relational or family forgiveness. FORGIVENESS... ...in the mess of life ...restores dignity ...welcomes the broken ...is a journey ...has...

WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg   Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942     CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAG...

Today Mike is sharing about Smallness; achieving or doing something small and how it's the little things that add up to big change. In Luke 13, Jesus uses the metaphor of a mustard seed that grows into a tree. Small acts can lead to big change. Conviction // Faith // Humility // Trust    WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.s...

As we continue through the gospel of Luke, Mike Hardie is sharing Luke's Good News on PRAYER. In his message, he dissects The Lord's Prayer and 5 ways Jesus invites us into transformation. It's not a strict rule or formula but each verse brings profound ideas about how to pray.  1. "Father, hallowed be your name" invites intimacy and holy awe. 2. "Your kingdom come" refocuses our priorities with G...

Today we are delighted to be joined by Nic Gilmour. Originally from WA but now living in the US, he’s traveled widely around the world, learned from innumerable mentors, and received degrees in history & literature, law, leadership & organisational dynamics, and (his greatest love) practical theology. Nic is more convinced that the only worthwhile spirituality is one with boots on, that wa...

Carrying on from last week Mike is sharing a second part about LUKE'S GOOD NEWS ON FIRE. Today our reading is from Luke 9:51-56. Expanding on the fire of God's love, there is: 1. A FIRE WE MUST AVOID: the fire of judgment 2. A FIRE WE MUST EMBRACE: the fire of God's love "We need wisdom and discernment wrapped in God's love."    Mike also finishes with 3 questions we can ask ourselves... Do we mak...

All the way from Advent through to Easter we are making our way through the Gospel of Luke, in particular Luke's Good News. In today's message Mike was challenged to share from Luke 12 when Jesus shares "Do you think I have come to bring peace to this Earth? No, I tell you, but rather division." which Mike relates about the refiners fire; Luke's Good News on FIRE: 1. The fire is God's love express...

We are very lucky today to hear from Guest Speaker; Dave Adamson (@aussiedave), as he shares that reading the Bible is complicated. 11% of Adult Christians read the Bible daily (Statista) and 47% of Christian teens have never read the Bible (ACC). So what can we do to fix this? It starts with our daily decisions that will determine our spiritual direction. Dave shares a beautiful encouragement tha...

Last Sunday was Vision Sunday and our Lead Pastor, Mike Hardie shared about Luke's Good News for Goodlife Community Church. In Luke 6, Jesus calls us to be Disciples (Students, Apprentices) as well as Apostles (Sent Ones, On Mission). So for 2025 we as a community are being faithful and intentional about connection & contribution.  CHURCH MISSION: Equip people to live the bigger story CENTRE M...