HumeRidge Church of Christ

Brett McCracken in his book 'Uncomfortable' writes: “But Church shouldn’t be about being perfectly understood and being met in our comfort zone. It should be about understanding God more, and meeting Him where He is.” In this sermon we continue our series on Great Expectations with Ross Savill by taking a look at what Church could be, and explore the idea that maybe the Church we want isn’t always...

The Bible is full of the great expectations God has for his people to fulfil his good and perfect plan. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley will explore a number of factors that influence our expectations of God and the Church. How does being aware of these influences help us to align to God’s expectations? If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagra...

In order to produce the Fruit of the Spirit, we must remain in the vine, connected to Jesus, and allow the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in our lives. In this sermon we conclude our series on the Fruits of the Spirit, and Rachel Willis shares a little about how we can learn to abide in Jesus, and the practical things that we can do to stay connected with Jesus. If you enjoyed this sermon please con...

To live by the Fruits of the Spirit, these nine incredible, life changing, Spirit filled qualities, we need to do several things. Firstly to “abide in Christ” by being attached to the Vine. Secondly we need to give the Holy Spirit control of our lives, so that His fruit can then bear fruit in our lives, so that we can then go on to be a blessing both within the church and in the world. In this ser...

The Fruits of the Spirit are attributes that develop in us as we allow God to cultivate the soil of our hearts - as we choose to allow the Spirit of God to lead us, we grow. As we read, pray and practise, we change - and it is then that these Fruits of the Spirit begin to develop in us. In this sermon Jenny Savill will look at Kindness, Goodness and Faithfulness. Kindness can change the trajectory...

A couple of years ago, a British survey revealed how long people waited for things. Waiting at the doctor’s, waiting on-hold on the phone, waiting for someone to get ready to go out. Across the average life-span, people will be waiting for seven years! That’s a pretty good opportunity to grow in patience and peace. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley takes a closer look at these character qualities as...

This week we begin our series on the Fruit of the Spirit as listed in Galatians 5. Many of us know the list: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness. It's an impressive list. Paul says this is what happens as we allow God’s Spirit to live in and through us. God's Spirit produces a set of Christ-like qualities. In this sermon we look at the first two - Love and Joy. As foll...

We have just finished a challenging series on putting First things First. How do we build on this foundational principle? Living our lives to glorify God is an ongoing challenge for all Christians. What makes it more difficult is that, ”we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). God is a loving and gracious God and He wants us to be in relationship with Him. Heb 1:3 tells...

It’s easy for us to have really good intentions about responding to God and getting involved but too many times we end up doing nothing. Our determination to do good is often overwhelmed and squashed by self-doubt and thoughts of what we offer is not good enough. This Sunday we will look at how Jesus used a ‘left-over lunch’ to show how He takes what we offer and uses it to do immeasurably more th...

Our “frontline” is described as that primary place where our faith is lived out amongst those yet to believe and follow Jesus. In this sermon Neale Proellocks explores the role of the church in its response to Jesus’ final command to “go and make disciples.” What does – or what should – the church look like as it gathers and then scatters to the various frontlines in our community each week? Links...

We are called to live whole-heartedly. Prov 3:5-6 says Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; It is far more than accumulating knowledge about God’s trustworthiness, it is living as though we are trusting him fully – whole-heartedly. In this sermon, Jenny Savill will show how whole-hearted living produces generosity in forgiveness, love and repentance. If you...

We are meant for mission. Participating in God’s redemptive mission for those He loves means following the pattern Jesus laid of humble, selfless service. What does that look like in your life? What does it look like for the Church? Join Ross Savill as he challenges us to engage with God’s mission in the world. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com...

What worries you? Whatever it is reveals a lot about what we value. What we value determines our priorities. Family, finances, health – and on the list goes. Anxiety rates are going through the roof, not helped by things like the pandemic and current world events. In the midst of our concerns, Jesus invites us to pay attention to what takes our attention, and shift our focus to God’s kingdom. But...

Following Jesus was never meant to be complicated. Sometimes it’s easy to be distracted by religion and lose sight of what Jesus said was important. Significant events unfolding in the world remind us of God’s call for justice and mercy. How do we, as followers of Jesus, prioritise and enact our beliefs so they become more than a “nice idea”? In this message Ross Savill begins a new series encoura...

If you have ever experienced grace in your life, it is incredibly liberating. To be given something that you don’t deserve or being forgiven of something that you have done wrong is the most amazing thing. In this message, Josh Willis will be looking at the life of Jonah and how the grace of God was weaved throughout his life and the others around him. Join us in-house or online on Sunday's at 9am...

Is it possible there is purpose in our pain? In this message, guest speaker Elicia Wuersching will look at what we can learn from Joseph’s response to the disruptions in his life. Where was God when Joseph endured being sold into slavery by his brothers, wrongfully imprisoned, and the long wait for his release? Join us in-house or online on Sunday's at 9am. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram...

Every action we take from the choices we make creates a ripple. Some waves may be unnoticeable, others can rock our boat – or someone else’s boat - to the point of over-turning. What kind of ripples have you been riding or making lately? In this message, Brendon Walmsley will be taking a look at how the ripples of King David’s life affected those around him, and can still impact us today. CONNECT...

Joseph was a righteous man. How was he to respond to the news that Mary, his wife-to-be, was to give birth to a child that wasn’t his? We can learn a lot about handling disruption from the often-overlooked story of Joseph – God’s choice for Jesus’ earthly father. Ps Ross Savill will share how Joseph’s decisions redefine a ‘righteous' man. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurc...

In this message, we begin a new series called “Disrupted”. Disruptions are a normal part of life. Whether they be small speed humps or significant life-changing experiences, disruptions cause us to readjust the course we are travelling. How can disruptions, large or small, provide an opportunity to Know, Grow, Show and Share the grace and truth of Jesus? Join Ps Graham Jones as he illustrates how...

We all have a story. God demonstrates his incredible creativity through each of our unique life experiences. With God at work, our story overflows with his grace, faithfulness, goodness and salvation. We are part of His masterpiece – all the different colours, tones and textures, beautifully brought together to reflect His glory. God created us in His image. How does His creativity express itself...

Toowoomba Christian College Principal, Richard Brown brings an encouragement of God’s glorious plans for our community as we take our place for His purpose - to reveal Jesus in our neighbourhood. We’ll delve into an Old Testament story to gain some wisdom and understanding of how God is outworking His mighty plan both now and in the future. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechu...

Scott Peck, author of the best-selling book 'Further along the Road Less Travelled' describes the Jesus of the Gospels as the best-kept secret of Christianity. This week we take another look at this man Jesus and ask the question "What should it mean if he was telling the truth?". CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.y...

The story of Noah is a classic. Whether you’ve been around church forever or have no church background, most people know the basics of this story. A family, an ark, animals, a flood, a rainbow. In this message, we’ll be checking out this story from a slightly more modern perspective and marvel at the faith that Noah had in God. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook:...

In this 4-week series, we dive into the book of Philippians where the Apostle Paul writes to encourage the Christians at Philippi to live joyfully in every circumstance.  What does a life transformed by the gospel really look like? How can we be content in any and every situation? Are unity and humility are markers of OUR community? God knows what you are facing and He wants to give you his p...

In this 4-week series, we dive into the book of Philippians where the Apostle Paul writes to encourage the Christians at Philippi to live joyfully in every circumstance. There are no quick and easy secrets to becoming more like Christ. Paul gives us his determined advice to keep on, even when we encounter obstacles, even when there is pain, doubt and ridicule. And by God's grace, that persistence...