HTBB Talks

Nick explores one of the great passages in John 6 in Scripture involving food, and how Jesus turned the same into a miracle. John 6:5-13

Lisa looks at Genesis 11, and dives into a passage that brings to a head a decades-long conflict between two brothers. It offers a powerful word of hope to those of us who find ourselves in strained situations with the people in our lives. Genesis 33:1-11

Between quitting and persevering, what are the options we can decide on wisely, to grow as God’s people? In this talk, Abel unpacks 3 types of journeys God takes His people through during seasons of displacement and struggle – the Exodus, the Wilderness and the Exile – and how we can learn from them, as we face important decisions in our lives. Exodus 3:7-8, 10, Numbers 14:1-3, Jeremiah 29:5-7

In Philippians 2, Paul paints life and relationships on the grandest possible canvas – the story of the God who humbles himself in Jesus Christ, and who invites us to be imitators of him. Philippians 2:1-11

Chloe looks at Acts 3, and discusses how healing can be an everyday occasion, how we are called to pray for the sick, and to be Jesus' witnesses of God's kingdom here on earth. Acts 3:1-13

Jon explores the meaning behind Jesus' tears before the miraculous raising of Lazarus. He discusses possible implications and how it might apply apply to our understanding of grief, lament and future joy. John 11:1-35

Miles looks at Jesus’ miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, and asks how we might see more of God’s miraculous power in our lives. John 11:38-44

Miles looks at why cities are important to God and our God-given role in shaping them today. Revelation 21:1-5, 22-26; Revelation 22:1-5

How can we change the culture of the city? Alvin shares with us from Acts 8:4-8 on how God has sent us to the cities we live in today, and how he empowers us to bring joy, freedom, and deliverance to our spheres of influence. Acts 8:4-8

How can we shape the communities we are a part of? Jacintha speaks from Acts 18 about our role in the community – that we were designed for community, we were created to create community, that we are called in the context of community, and ultimately that changed communities change cities. Acts 18:1-11

One of the most famous verses of the Bible is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." But did you know that the context of this verse is about a people in exile, who are struggling with hopelessness and a bleak sense of future? Amid the pain of separation, isolation and loss, God enco...

Have you ever wondered what partnership with God looks like? One of the greatest partnership of all time recorded in the Bible is one that Elijah had with God. In this sermon, Feng explores both God and our roles by looking at Elijah’s partnership with God. 1 Kings 17-19

Miles looks at Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and asks how we can worship God and be ‘all in’. 1 Kings 18:26-39

Who is God? Based on the life of Rahab, Jacintha speaks about God’s sovereignty, goodness, and love. Joshua 2:1-21

If Romans is like the Himalayas of the Bible, then Romans 8 is Mount Everest, the climax of the Bible. Our staff team from St. Paul's Theological College brings us through Romans 8 on how to live victoriously. Romans 8:1-39

We all wrestle in life. Our wrestles tell us something about ourselves. There are some wrestles that don’t just describe us, but shape us. That was the kind of wrestle Jacob had with God. Through Jacobs' story, we see the 3 stages of transformation that we go through when we encounter a deep struggle. Genesis 32:22-32

Miles takes us through a spiritual health check to enable us to persevere and grow spiritually. Psalm 37:3-6

In James, we discover the profound impact our words can have. In this word, Stephen addresses the potential for good and evil within our tongues, urging us to tame them and use them for life and blessing instead of destruction. James 3:1-12

Do you ever struggle with reading the Bible? The Bible is God’s written word and His primary way of speaking to us today. When we let the Word of God into our lives, we will grow to love His Word and more importantly, we will fall in love with the giver of this Word. Psalm 119 shows us what it looks like to love the Word of God. In this message, we explore two ways to love God’s Word, that is by k...

Do you feel abandoned, disappointed, or angry at God? Alvin shares with us from Psalm 22 on how King David, and Jesus, had these experiences as well, how they didn’t give up on God, and how God turned things around. 2 Kings 19:14-19

Simple as it is, the word 'sorry' can heal and transform relationships. As we learn from Psalm 32, Mark shares 3 ways in which we can adopt the posture of sorry and find closeness to God in the process. Psalm 32-33

The Jesuit priest, David Steindl-Rast said, "It's not joy that makes us grateful, it's gratitude that makes us joyful." Paul wrote, in all circumstances, give thanks. But how do we cultivate a deliberate practice of gratitude in our lives? In the story of the ten lepers, we see 4 stages of movement in relation to Jesus – and these places are a metaphor for how we can give thanks in all circumstanc...

How good are we at just hanging out with God and being in his presence? Steve Chong, the Founding Director of the RICE Movement speaks about what it means to know that we are children of God and unconditionally loved by a perfect Father. Luke 15:20-31

What does it mean to be an elect exile in today's world? As we navigate our earthly lives, we are encourgated to fix our gaze on the eternal promises that await. In 1 Peter 1: 1-12, we explore how our faith, perseverance, and unwavering hope, becomes a living testament to the transformative work of God, and points others toward the glorious hope found in Christ. 1 Peter: 1-12

What does levelling up in all that God has in store for us look like? Dan Blythe, Global Alpha Youth Director unpacks the life of Joseph as an example of how to live a life of integrity and purpose.