HumeRidge Church of Christ

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. Paul in his letters to the church urges us to strive for unity and humility. In a very real sense, these two things are so closely related that it is not possible to have one without the other in the church. In this message, we jo...

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. Josh Willis takes us into Chapter One as we ask the question, "What does a life changed by the gospel look like?" Once Jesus comes into your life, how do you change personally? How do your views of people change? And how do you vi...

The story of the Rich Young Ruler (found in Mark 10:17-22) who approached Jesus with a question about Eternal Life is often seen simply as a story of possessions and our attachment to them. It is much more than that. It speaks more deeply about our propensity as human beings for control – how we love to be in charge of things and circumstances, and how surrender is often foreign to us and very dif...

Step three of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, but Jesus made it step one!  "And He (Jesus) said to all, If any person wills to come after Me, let him deny himself [disown himself, forget, lose sight of himself and his own interests, refuse and give up himself] and take up his cross daily and follow Me [cleave steadfastly...

Is God trustworthy? Does He have a better plan for my life than I do? There is something really hard about handing our lives over to God. There are some things that we hold onto with clenched fists. It's those things that we will talk about together with Pastor Jenny Savill in this message. God is good and he is 100% trustworthy. Study Guide available with this message: http://bit.ly/HRgivingupstu...

In this message, we begin a new 4-week series called “Giving Up” as we ask the question of what a life of surrender looks like as we live out God’s mission and explore what it means to live a life of sacrifice. Surrender is choice we’ve been given. So is control. What will you choose? CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: w...

What does it mean to be part of God’s mission in the world today? In this message we welcome back Neale Proellocks to the pulpit to wrap up our Easter series – The Mess, The Miracle and the Mission. Jesus calls and sends us to live a life of words and deeds on mission for Him – crossing cultural, language and religious boundaries, equipped with the gospel and the love of God for others. CONNECT WI...

In light of the miracle of Jesus’ death and resurrection and the hope he has given us in our mess, what is our mission? In this message Pastor Rachel Willis explores what it means, and looks like, for us to take up Jesus' calls to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.yo...

In the days following the events at the Cross, the disciples were at a loss. Jesus, the man they had followed for the last three years, who claimed to be the Son of God, who spoke so differently to the religious leaders of the day about the coming kingdom, had been killed and lay buried in another man's tomb. But God's redemption plan didn't end on Friday. On that first Easter Sunday, two women we...

It was a day of confusion and uncertainty. Emotions were running high with events teetering on the edge of chaos. Unthinkable violence was carried out in a power struggle that had been going on since the dawn of time. But in the midst of the upheaval, God was at work. The road to Calvary where Jesus was crucified was marked with miracles. So before rushing to the resurrection, let’s take a moment...

When Jesus entered the world 2000 years ago, He exposed the mess that sin had made in the world. Revealing this mess made a lot of people uncomfortable, some very angry, and eventually led to Him the cross. So when Jesus enters our lives and reveals our own mess within it, how will we respond? In this message, Jason Higlett continues our Easter series - The Mess, The Miracle, The Mission. CONNECT...

The world is a mess. The mess is a result of sin. The temptation to sin is part of our lives every day. There are many who prefer not to see themselves as “sinners”, rather expressing their wrong attitude or behaviour as, “I made a mistake”, “I’m not perfect”, “I’m only human, or “it’s not really my fault, it’s just the way I am.” There are others that believe that they are okay with God because t...

Our community has a number of fantastic churches doing wonderful things - so why does HumeRidge need to exist? In this message, Ps Ross Savill reflects on this question as we continue to explore what it means to be the Church, and in particular, HumeRidge CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch...

Any road trip, especially one with kids involved, will be subject to the inevitable question “Are we there yet?” It’s also an important question for us to ask as followers of Jesus. On this road trip of life that we share together as a church, it’s helpful to “check-in” along the way to ensure we’re clear on the direction and the destination. In this message Pastor Brendon Walmsley continues our “...

Jesus tells Peter in no uncertain terms that *He* will build His Church. The Church is Jesus' idea. We are his building, his body and his bride. “The Church” is not a building we enter, “The Church” enters the building. Our cornerstone is Jesus, our head is Jesus and our bridegroom is Jesus.  Join us with Ps Jenny Savill as we look together at what it means to Be the Church. CONNECT WITH US I...

God reveals His character to us a number of different ways throughout the Bible, but there is one way which is His complete revelation. In this message Ps. Ross Savill shares with us the ‘final word’ of God. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch If you would like prayer, want to share a good...

Have you ever stopped and thought about the word "glory"? What does it mean? And how is God glorified in creation? Humanity? Jesus? Join us as Josh Willis explores the Biblical concept of glory, and what it looks like for us as Christians to glorify God. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch...

God’s grace defies logic and culture.  It begins with God’s provision, is expressed in forgiveness and actually involves life itself. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be the carriers of God’s mercy and grace into our world.  Tim is an experienced leader having been the former Senior Pastor Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane and the former CEO of Compassion Australia amongst other...

Who is God? Why do we want to know? And where do we go to find out? These questions have been asked throughout history by every person on the planet. As we move forward into 2021, it’s important we keep asking these questions, as the answers are foundational to everything we are and all that we do. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.co...

What would it mean if we shifted our thinking from church as an event, to church being a family? As part of our "Connection Sunday", Pastor Ross Savill looks at the prevalence of loneliness in such a connected society and shares with us how true Biblical hospitality ("loving strangers like a brother") can be a cure for this. If you would like to connect with us, please head to: humeridge.church/co...

Which is the greater miracle; Jesus calming the storm or Jesus sleeping in the storm – whilst the fisherman with him were in fear of their lives?   Let’s face it life isn’t always ‘calm and bright’, there are ups and downs, twists and turns and some people just seem to have more storms than others – not fair?! In this message, Simon Ward joins us as we look at how to live in, and through, lif...

Where are you seeking satisfaction as we head into 2021? As we begin 2021, do you want to find that place of fulfilment and joy like never before?    The Bible shows us the way for that to happen is by seeking and saving the lost. God’s will, demonstrated through Jesus, is that the world is reconciled back to Him. When we’re part of His mission, we find a deep abiding joy in life that ca...

When we look back on 2020 there was a lot of uncertainty, and in 2021 this may continue but Scripture tells us not to be afraid! In this message, guest speaker Murray Wright explores what God says to his people in Isaiah 43 and what this means for us heading into this new year. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Fac...

There are many references, especially in the New Testament, about the second coming of Christ – ‘The Return of the King’ – and in a number of them the term 'eagerly waiting' is used. In this message, HumeRidge Cross-Cultural Worker, Jason Higlett, explores with us what 'eagerly waiting' looks like, its links to the Old Testament, and what that might mean for us heading into a new year. If you enjo...

When the religious leaders of the first century were expecting the Messiah, they envisioned a king who would conquer, not one who acted as Jesus did.  In ancient times humility was considered a degrading attribute, associated with failure and shame, yet Jesus came from humble beginnings and led a humble life.  At our Christmas services, Pastor Ross Savill shared with us on the topic of '...