HumeRidge Church of Christ

How aware are we of what is going on around us? When we enter a situation we talk of it as needing to 'read the room' meaning; being observant, seeing body language, picking up on nuances and 'atmosphere' which is often hard to define. Some people are good at this, others not so! In this sermon we will explore this topic in the light of the resurrection narrative in Luke 24. 'Reading the Room' bec...

When your world is in a state of chaos, and the reality of the brokenness of life creeps in, is there anywhere to turn? Anywhere or anyone with a track record to give you peace and hope both now and for the future? In Kids Church, kids often think that ‘Jesus’ is always the correct answer… In this case, He really is! The reality of the resurrected Jesus not only should draw us to our knees in wors...

God’s love for us is unfailing and unparalleled. He came to die, and die for me, even choosing death on a cross. We can speak about it, and sing about it, but when we seek to believe it, truly believe it, nothing about God is quite the same. We need to allow the message of the Cross of Christ to inform and transform all our ideas of God. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONN...

Jesus was renowned for doing the unexpected. From feeding a crowd of 5000 with a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish, turning water into wine, walking on water – these actions inspired and increased people’s faith. As Jesus approached Jerusalem the crowds began to grow. Excitement began to stir. How did Jesus respond to the expectations of the people? He certainly made an entrance. But what w...

Jesus taught many important lessons not through the information he delivered, but through the questions He asked. In a conversation with His disciples, Jesus asked the most crucial question. The answer to this crucial question provides the foundation to stand steadfast in the shifting sands of today’s culture and provides hope for right now and into eternity. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley explo...

How do you deal with temptation? Do you have a strategy for avoiding trouble? In Matthew 4, Jesus is faced with temptation when he is physically at his weakest. In this sermon Jenny Savill shares with us how we can fully rely on God in the midst of our trials because Jesus understands how we feel and has overcome temptation. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US I...

In Matthew 6:7-8, Jesus introduces the Lord’s Prayer by saying, “… for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” It’s almost as if Jesus had the same line of thought as the question that we are looking at in this sermon - “If God knows everything, then why pray?” Neale Proellocks will address this question, from a number of angles. Does God really know everything – including everything...

Why does God seem to act so differently in the Old Testament compared with the New Testament? It’s critical to consider the context and culture of the various events recorded throughout the Bible in answering this question. In this sermon we are delighted to welcome guest speaker Randy Edwards to HumeRidge where he will guide us through this process to discover God’s character. About Randy: Randy...

Christian stewardship is far more than just talking about money - it is nothing less than all we do with all that we have. Most Christians give money to their Church, and two weeks ago Brendon addressed the question of “Why are Churches always asking for money?”. But do you ever wonder exactly where your money goes once it’s placed in the offering bag? In this sermon Ross Savill addresses the ques...

Why is there so much suffering in life? Every day we are inundated with news of wars, bullying, traffic accidents, deadly diseases and the list goes on and on. Personally, we might be facing illness, financial pressure, depression, relationship breakdown or be caring for an ageing parent. The question of suffering is one of the biggest barriers to faith in God. God is good, but evil is also real a...

Each Sunday around the world there will be a call for a church’s congregation to give money. The request is met with a mixture of responses from apathy and anger through to joy and enthusiasm. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley will take a look at why churches ask for money and the reason why it’s so often questioned. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram:...

Intelligent minds throughout the ages have wrestled with the thought that there is a creator behind creation. Scientific discoveries are fascinating, and the more we discover, the more complex and beautiful life becomes. This leads many to ask the question, can science and religion co-exist? What does our world tell us about God? In this sermon, Jenny Savill will share with us how we can believe i...

The scriptures make it clear that God wants his people to make the effort to get on with each other despite our differences. Yet church history shows that over and over again we fall short in this area, and instead of getting on, we seem to find ways of falling apart and staying apart. In this sermon Ross Savill looks at some of the things that seem to divide us rather than bring us together, and...

The night before Jesus was crucified he prayed that every person who would come to believe in Him would be united in love for one another. Around the world there are now an estimated 40 000 denominations of Christianity. Why are there so many churches? That’s a great question! In this sermon Brendon Walmsley takes us on a journey through some of the major turning points in church history and looks...

Has God been convicting you for some time now to make some Sacrifices in your life? Sacrifice in which you give up something of value to you so that you can offer something of value to Him? It is time to respond to Him. God has great plans for you, but to enter into that season requires sacrifice from you. In this sermon, Dion David will encourage and challenge us to be living sacrifices, holy and...

In times like these it’s easy to believe hope is in short supply. Where do we find hope in the midst of so much uncertainty? In this sermon we are pleased to welcome back Tim Hanna to HumeRidge who will explore the real hope that comes from a new life with Jesus and the fresh eyes required to find this hope during the difficulties of life. About Tim: Tim currently works coaching, mentoring and con...

In this sermon we welcome back guest speaker Murray Wright to HumeRidge who will be exploring the line from the Lord’s Prayer – “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” How might this prayer shape our thinking as we head into 2022 in the places and spaces that God has put us? About Murray: Murray has been around the Toowoomba scene for quite a while now in various roles....

As we begin a new year we often ask ourselves - where is our focus? What do we want to do 'better' this year? Is it a New Year’s resolution? Getting fit? Losing weight? Less screen time? In this sermon, guest speaker Chris Bullock takes a different spin on New Year's resolutions, as she looks to the resolutions of the Apostle Paul – letting go of what lies behind and looking forward to what lies a...

That first Christmas, a group of wise men from the East brought three gifts to honour the birth of a King: gold, frankincense and myrrh. These gifts were not only expensive, but were symbolic, and the significance of these gifts was prophetic. In a similar way to the wise men, we give gifts at Christmas time. We give to gifts to family and friends, but do we also give to God? In this sermon Jenny...

The story of Christmas is a story of two kings. Jesus, God’s king, rules with love, humility, sacrifice, and costly grace. He is the great king David’s greatest son. The other king, Herod, was a ruthless neurotic who went into a state of meltdown with the news of the new-born King of the Jews. He refused to let go of control - a character trait found in all people. In this sermon Neale Proellocks...

Throughout December we as a Church have been looking at the characters of Christmas, and it’s now time for the main character. In this sermon our focus narrows to the one who changed how God is viewed, the one who we believe is God with skin on. In this special Christmas Eve service Ross Savill poses the question - what do we learn about God as we consider His coming to Earth as a baby born in a b...

The central news of all of history was first delivered to lowly shepherds in the most spectacular way. Our familiarity with the account of Jesus’ birth can often lead to complacency in understanding what God was up to through the different characters of the story. In this sermon, as we continue our series “The Characters of Christmas”, Jackson Savill takes a closer look at what the shepherds can t...

A number of interactions with angels are recorded in the Biblical account of events surrounding the birth of Jesus. What do these messengers of God teach us about God and our response to what they had to say? In this sermon Brendon Walmsley takes a closer look at the “good news of great joy” delivered by the angel and the army of heavenly hosts, as we continue our series “The Characters of Christm...

It’s beginning to look a a lot like Christmas! In this sermon we begin our new series on The Characters of Christmas. Graham Jones is kicking off this series by looking at Mary and Joseph, and the role they play in the the birth of Jesus. Both Mary and Joseph show faith, courage and obedience in following the path set out for them by God. In this sermon Graham explores these three qualities, and w...

The Church isn’t our idea – it is God’s plan for His people to gather together, to live in peace with one another, to have the same attitude as Christ, to go and make disciples, to store up treasure in heaven not Earth, and to be transformed. Mike Parker concludes our series on Great Expectations, with his sermon titled ‘Count Me In’. We will consider who we are at HumeRidge, how God has positione...