HumeRidge Church of Christ

This sermon was part of our Family Service, where we heard updates from our children and youth about all that has been happening in their programs. Jackson goes on to explore how we should handle children with care, and God's warning on how we mustn't lead them to sin. He also encourages us to take inspiration from the children in our lives, as we learn about who Jesus teaches is the great...

James the half brother of Jesus made some strong statements about the importance of taking care of how we use our words. In chapter one of his letter, he says "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless". In this sermon we will take some time to examine the importance of handling our words with care. Ross speaks ab...

Our opinions have been shaped throughout our lifetime. Some are deeply ingrained, others we hold less tightly. When it comes to matters of faith, which opinions matter? And how are we to deal with those who hold an opinion different to our own? In this sermon Brendon Walmsley points to the distinctions made by the apostle Paul and to the one response that holds us together. If you enjoyed this ser...

There’s a recurring pattern that comes out of recent research: Bible engagement is directly related to spiritual growth. However, Bible Society Research recently showed that only 2 in 10 Aussie Christians read their Bible daily. As we get busier, our attention span gets shorter, and communication must happen within the span of a text message, a Facebook post, or a Tweet of 140  characters. So how...

Despite the dramatic turn of events throughout the book of Esther, nothing catches God by surprise. All along, He remains in control - guiding, blocking, prompting, delaying and empowering in order to have His plan carried out. His providence and sovereignty is evident in every tiny detail. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley shines a light on the simple yet profound answer to Mordecai’s question tha...

This sermon continues our series from the book of Esther looking at the antagonist, or the villain, of this account, a man named Haman. Tim Keller stated that, “Haman is the most vivid and sustained case study in the Bible of everything the Bible says about pride and humility and what happens to people who let pride rage unchecked.” In this sermon Ross will explore these concepts of pride and humi...

Not a lot is said of Mordecai in the story of Esther, but what we can surmise from his actions are that he was a humble and obedient follower of Yahweh, despite living in a society that did not honour God. How can we as New Testament believers live as humble and obedient followers of Jesus in our 21st Century secular society? In this sermon Rachel seeks to answer this question. If you enjoyed this...

Why are you reading this post? Do you usually read HumeRidge’s posts? Did you stumble onto this? Is it by accident? I don’t believe that it is an accident. God knew you would read this post and God knows what is going on in your life. He has a plan for your life and wants you to know that he is faithful and He keeps His promises. You may not see it now, but God is at work. The book of Esther point...

The rise of social media has seen a significant increase in the number of voices influencing our decision-making. The wide range of directions can cause confusion, anxiety and destructive behaviour, especially when it comes to decisions about who we are. In this sermon guest speaker Paul Colman invites us to live our lives guided by the Holy Spirit to find the freedom of our true identity and purp...

Have you ever been given a gift so generous that you aren't sure if you can accept it? This sermon will look at Paul's message to the Galatian Church, who have been misled to believing that they needed to add to the gift of the Gospel by proving themselves righteous through the law. In this passage we see our natural tendency towards trying to be justified by our own works - rather than li...

What is the purpose of the untainted Gospel that Ross and Brendon have spoken about the last two sermons? Where do we end up when we believe that we’re made right with God through the death and resurrection of Jesus? What happens when we abandon all effort at impressing God with religious effort and self-righteous moralism, and simply trust? There are two ways to entry into a human family. You are...

English writer Samuel Johnson once stated that “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. In our journey of faith, we too can easily be distracted from the important things we already know. Such was the case with the Galatians who’d been led astray from the Good News of Jesus that Paul had preached. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley speaks about the importance of stayin...

This sermon begins our new series on Galatians. Galatians is the book in the Bible that reminds us that believers need to continually learn and apply the Gospel. Paul emphasises that any insistence on 'Christ Plus...' goes against the Gospel. In this sermon Ross will look at this amazing message of Rescue. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: w...

Throughout this series we have explored the way that the Christian faith has shaped our Australian nation. In this message we wrap up this series by looking a little closer to home - Faith Runs Deep at HumeRidge. The message includes input and faith stories from several members of our congregation, as we seek to explore the importance of each individual's story and their journey to coming to k...

In this series we have heard great stories of faith throughout our history - how God has used broken and flawed individuals in our history, to achieve His purposes in bringing his Kingdom near. And now it is our turn. But how do we go about being a part of what God is doing in our nation today? In this sermon Jackson discuses this, and Jesus' clear answer: Abide. If you enjoyed this sermon ple...

As we look at Australia, we see a rich mosaic of cultures, each with its own unique customs, languages, and ways of life. This cultural diversity has had profound impacts on Australian society influencing everything including the Christian Church. It’s influence has been significant, shaping the Church’s practices, traditions and services. Yet, amidst the different expressions of faith, there exis...

When the topic of faith is brought up, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to steer towards religion - those “things we do” that highlight what we believe. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley looks beneath the hood of religion to find out what drives people to engage in religious practices. There’s a common element in every Australian, in fact, every person on the planet. If you enjoyed this ser...

"We may imagine the gospel is simply the good news that we go to heaven when we die. That is true (and beautiful!), but the gospel includes more than our personal futures" - Rich Villodas. In this sermon Ross continues our series ‘Faith Runs Deep’, looking at what it means to embrace and develop a robust definition of the Gospel – one that has vertical and horizontal implications. If you...

Join us for this message as we delve deeper into our series, 'Faith Runs Deep,' with Ross leading us in a reflection on 'The God of the Second Chance.' It's a profound exploration of divine grace and mercy. Together, we'll explore the miracle of forgiveness, seeking to grasp its transformative power and the profound promise encapsulated in 1 John 1:9: "If we confess ou...

This sermon begins a new series called 'Faith Runs Deep' exploring the ways in which our faith shapes the way we’re to live our lives. Throughout the series, which is further discussed in our LifeGroups, we look back on stories of faith from our country’s history, and hear how faith continues to influence every day Australians today. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley looks at ways to grow o...

When life throws us a curveball, our faith can come under serious pressure can’t it? Is God really there? Does God really care? Will God do something about my situation? The faith stories of Job, Hannah and Daniel can bring us insight, encouragement and reassurance as we face challenging times. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/hum...

In this sermon we will hear about what God has been doing and accomplishing in missions. We will look at the persistent long-term obedience of Noah in building the ark and how that applies to us as we follow Jesus’ command to seek and save the lost. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/hum...

In this sermon we take some time to consider one of the dangers when everything is going OK. We reflect on an incident involving the Ark of the Covenant from the book of 1 Samuel. It is also an opportunity to be give God thanks for his faithfulness to us. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/...

Right now we are closer to the end of all things than ever before. But rather than pedalling panic or heading to our bunkers, followers of Jesus are called to live differently. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley will take a look at the Apostle Peter’s first letter to the Church which outlines three ways to keep our eyes fixed on what God says is most important. If you enjoyed this sermon please consi...

In this sermon Bob Hogarth shares the importance of sharing the Good News of Jesus with those that don't yet know Him and how saying Yes can lead to changed lives. Bob also shares how HumeRidge has become the Global Centre for Christianity Explained and how God can use us in reaching the world for His Kingdom. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: w...