HumeRidge Church of Christ

The genealogy of Jesus is littered with imperfect people. People to whom the kindness of God was a very real thing. But how does the kindness of God translate into our community? Especially during this Christmas season 2020.  How we view ourselves and those around us says so much about how much we trust God. In this message, we explore “The Kindness of the King” through the pages of Scripture...

Have you ever felt like you wanted justice for something that has happened to you or someone you love or perhaps something that is happening in the world? How does it feel when injustice is done against you?  When we look in the Bible, Jesus shows us how He deals with injustice. In this message, Josh Willis leads us through the concept of ‘The Justice of the King’. If you enjoyed this podcast...

Looking forward to Christmas? So much of what we think about has to do with looking forward to the future. But how certain can we be of what will happen? Join Ps Brendon Walmsley as he shows how the Christmas story and The Coming of the King prove God’s faithfulness to deliver on every promise He makes. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagr...

Are you being an example worth following? One that encourages and inspires others closer to Jesus? As part of our family service, our Children and Families Pastor Rachel 'Bagel' Willis spoke on a challenge for not only parents but each of us. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechu...

We hear the word 'blessed' thrown around a lot both inside, and outside the church, but what does it even mean? In 1 Peter 3:9 [MSG] we are called "to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing." but what does it look like to bless someone? In this message, Ps Ross Savill explores not only what a biblical 'blessing' is all about, but who we are called to 'bless'. (Hint: Jeremiah 29:7 - "s...

What is Satan’s paramount intent? To deny the world access to Jesus, to His saving grace, to the possibility of forgiveness and eternal life.  His greatest desire is for the people of this planet to leave Jesus alone - to turn away from Jesus or to never find Him in the first place. If he can’t do that,  he desires to keep us quiet - to silence our witness - to stop us from bringing othe...

Prayer is a wonderful gift from God but unanswered prayers, especially when God seems silent or unresponsive to our pleas, can be incredibly painful.  In these times we often question Gods love for us and His power to act.  God is not offended by our questions or doubts, as these are often part of the journey toward a deeper trust in Him and an ever-increasing likeness to his son. ...

The spiritual practice of contemplation is neither dated nor a new-age fantasy. For millennia, people of faith have used the practice of silence, solitude and meditation to connect to God and be fuelled for a life of ministry. The beauty of contemplative practices is that it reconnects us to who we are as children of God and challenges us to be people of being rather than doing. In an age that is...

The word 'Confession' can often be skimmed over without appreciating how significant it is in healing our relationship with God. In Psalm 51, King David laments over our brokenness in sin but then gives us a powerful model of how, through confession, we can be restored. Join us as Pastor Graham Jones teaches how confession and repentance of our sins allow God’s healing grace to transform our lives...

The first two lines of the Lord’s Prayer gives incredible insight and perspective for the way to pray, and the way to live our lives in light of who God is and what He’s done. In this message, we begin our deep delve into the Lord's Prayer as Pastor Brendon Walmsley leads through the prayer-concept of 'Adoration’. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram:...

Have you ever wondered why we need to pray? We all have a part to play in God's mission - the mission of sharing His love - but an important part of fulfilling our role in this mission is prayer. When we pray, we remember that we are not doing this on our own, we are working for God, for His mission, and for His glory. Something happens to us, and our service when we pray. In this message, Pastor...

Why do we turn up or tune in online to a Sunday service? Is it simply because something is on? Is it because that’s what we’re “supposed” to do? Or maybe you’re thinking “What’s the big deal?” Join Pastor Brendon Walmsley this Sunday as we explore what Hebrews 10 has to say about the importance of gathering together. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagra...

What makes you feel satisfied? A freshly mowed lawn? Finishing a good book? A Snickers? What about the love of God? Join us as our Community Care Worker, Josh Willis, challenges us with this idea and looks at a conversation between Peter and Jesus in John 21. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook...

Have you considered the purpose of your body and its key features? As we open up to 1 Corinthians 12 which describes the church as a body, we welcome guest speaker Sam Jackson to guide us through the importance of being the church and the key features of its effectiveness. Sam Jackson and his family have called Toowoomba home, sweet home since 2011.  Until March 2019, he was Lead Pastor at To...

What if God’s plan for His church was more than gathering for an hour on Sunday? How do churches around the world which struggle to gather, remain vibrant and dynamic in the midst of a crisis? Join us this Sunday as guest speaker Duncan Brown walks us through Ephesians 4. Be encouraged by the Apostle Paul’s call to the church to passionately pursue Jesus, not only on Sundays, but every waking mome...

How many life lessons have helped you understand more about God? On Father’s Day Sunday, Ps Graham Jones reflects on his experience as a father and grandfather and the response and responsibilities shaped by a right understanding of the Father-heart of God. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.c...

Have you ever looked closely into someone’s eyes? Our eyes can reveal so much about what is going on inside us. The Bible talks a lot about our eyes and where we choose to focus them - especially in hard times. This Sunday we are going to look together at a story in Matthew 14 and unpack what it means to have our eyes fixed on Jesus. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT...

Do you find yourself struggling to find peace in the midst of this uncertain season? There are millions of ways the world tells us to find peace, but when we look for God’s way, we find only one. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch If...

As we celebrate coming back after being away from the church building for 22 weeks, Ps Murray shares about the importance of glancing back to learn from the past but eagerly looking ahead to discern and step into what God is saying about the future. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humer...

How do you respond when times get tough? It's really easy to complain, but it often leads to an increasing cycle of discontentment. This week Pastor Ross looks at God’s antidote to complaining - gratitude. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridg...

Did you know that Jesus prayed for you? Towards the end of His ministry, Jesus’ longest recorded prayer includes an appeal to the Father for his followers to pursue unity. This week Pastor Ross delves into this passage and challenges us to live out the answer to Jesus' prayer. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Face...

In the midst of tough times we can begin to ask a lot of questions about where God is, and if He actually has a plan. This week Pastors Murray and Brendon discuss how we should respond to the difficult times of life. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.c...

How closely do our perceived priorities align with the actual priorities we live out? This Sunday Pastor Murray Holmes challenges us to consider an important area of our lives that is seldom spoken of in church but features prominently in the teachings of Jesus. If you enjoyed this podcast please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.faceb...

It's so easy to present a face to others that we have sanitised and manicured to be acceptable. But what if God sees behind that image? How can the God of the universe love me when he knows what I am really like? Pastor Jenny Savill looks at three people in the Bible, with their own facades that God looked beyond, and reassures us that God loves us no matter what. If you enjoyed this podcast pleas...

It's a whole lot easier to talk about love than actually practice it. 1 Corinthians 13 is often repeated at weddings - the 'love' chapter - but what if the author had more in mind than a nice passage to be read at these events? Today Pastor Ross Savill challenges us on the importance of patience and kindness, and to practice, not just know, what this passage teaches about love. If you enjoyed this...