HumeRidge Church of Christ

In this sermon we conclude our series at HumeRidge, “Seriously! I AM”! In John 14:6 we read, “Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. Like the other ‘I AM’ statements Jesus made, these words are absurd if He is an ordinary man. But even more, to believe and preach publicly that Jesus is the only way to God, is highly offensive in a societ...

It was the middle of the day the sun was probably broiling hot— Jesus was tired and thirsty. He had been walking for a couple of days and he was only halfway to his destination. As inconvenient as it seemed and as inhospitable the conditions, Jesus took time to offer a Samaritan woman living water. This offer would change her life and the lives of everyone around her. Jesus offers the same thirst...

As we continue in the ‘Seriously I am’ series we come to the seventh I am statement of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Jesus said, I am the True Vine. Jesus’ betrayal, arrest and crucifixion is imminent. Therefore it is significant that Jesus would teach them about “abiding in Him”, knowing that they were to face many difficult times, like we do. But as “we remain in Christ” we will not fall aw...

“I am the good shepherd” is the fourth of seven “I am” declarations of Jesus recorded in John’s Gospel. These “I am” proclamations point to His unique divine identity and purpose. “I am the good shepherd.” It is worth noting that he describes Himself as not only “the shepherd” but the “good shepherd.” In this sermon Ross explores what this means and what it says about God and us. If you enjoyed th...

Jesus has been portrayed as a great teacher. People reacted differently to his teaching – some eagerly embraced it, while others rejected it. But in John 8, two little words spoken by Jesus saw an angry crowd eager to stone Him. This was an intense reaction. Those two words were “I Am”. In this sermon Ross Savill begins our new series where we will explore the significance of this statement and th...

Paul had it figured out. His focus was clear. His inspiring, yet challenging perspective on living as a follower of Jesus was given to the early church and recorded in the book of Acts for us to learn from today in 2024. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley wraps up our “Message to the Church” series. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/h...

As we start a new year, we are often prompted to consider a ‘fresh start’. For many, new years resolutions are set, and goals are made. But often the attention is given to our external condition – exercise more, drink less, start a diet, give up smoking… But what about our internal condition? 1 Timothy 4:8,9 says: “Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so,...

Conflict - sometimes subtle, sometimes significant - can be the default for many Christians and churches. The quest for self-fulfilment can blind us to our Christ-given identity and cause us to try fill the validation vacuum, that only relationship with Christ can, elsewhere. The result is inner and external conflict. Come on a journey through Philippians 2 where Paul reminds us to empty ourselves...

This sermon kicks off our January series - A Message for the Church, where we welcome guest speakers each week to share a message that HumeRidge needs to hear in 2024. In this sermon we welcome Murray Wright who speaks about following and trusting in Jesus, even in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram...

The birth of Jesus, the first Christmas was so keenly anticipated that heaven could not contain its enthusiasm. There was no stopping the joy. There was no holding back the enthusiasm. Like a child’s explosive joy at a gift at Christmas - this birth was the beginning of the promised fulfilment and heaven couldn’t help itself. The skies lit up with heavenly hosts singing, shepherds watching on, wis...

For many of us, we have become so familiar with the Christmas story that we fail to consider its gravity and implications. So in this sermon Jackson helps us to look through the eyes of someone present at that first Christmas, and who with wonder proclaimed God’s salvation, as he held the baby Christ! If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram....

"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests!’" What an outburst of response to the news of who this baby was and would be! But of all words this army of angels could have chosen to describe the result of the birth of this child, they very carefull...

This Sunday Ross continues our Songs of Christmas series, taking a look at Zechariah’s Song. After nine months of being quiet, nine months of listening, nine months of paying attention to God in his heart, he burst out in song and the focus of that song is extremely significant. We look forward to you joining us either in-house or online, this Sunday at 9am. If you enjoyed this sermon please consi...

Mary’s position in Jewish and Roman society was fairly insignificant. However, Mary recognised that despite where her culture told her she belonged, first and foremost Mary knew that she belonged to God and was willing to do whatever he asked of her. In this sermon Brendon takes a look at Mary’s Song and how it reveals the importance of God-inspired humility that comes from within, regardless of w...

Everything that God made, He made good and brought light into darkness. For the bite of an apple, mankind sold good for evil and light for darkness. In great mercy and love, God promised to deliver us from the evil one, sin and death and bring us out of darkness and into his marvellous light. In this sermon Dion begins our Christmas series, as we remember with incredulity that at Christmas, God be...

Our world is broken. We are broken. Our relationship with God is broken. God’s mission is to fix the world and make everything right, and he’s calling us to be included in his mission. Will you be a part of it?  In this message Rachel Willis leads our family service which was an opportunity to hear about what our children are learning downstairs in HR Kids. If you enjoyed this sermon please consid...

This is our second week considering God’s Word directing us to 'Be Still'. We live in the speed, demands and pressures of the 21st century. 'Being still' is an oxymoron in this fast pace of life we experience. Yet it’s God speaking a command to us that He knows will positively transform our lives. The reason being, that as we cease from striving we can place ourselves in a position...

The Bible commands us to “Be Still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), but how do we do that? The demands of our daily lives fill our waking hours. Our trust in God can be eroded or even displaced at the centre of our lives as we trust more often in ourselves than in Him. Putting God at the centre of our lives takes practise. Jenny unpacks what this looks like in this message. If you enjoyed th...

Recently in Western culture, there has been a much-needed emphasis on diversity and inclusion. However, has our focus been so much on our differences that we’ve lost sight of what we have in common? Are we giving so much attention to what is different that we’ve forgotten about what unites us? Jesus spoke many times about unity and even prayed for us, his believers, that we would have complete uni...

There are many wonderful organisations who care for the marginalised and stand with those who are oppressed, and they serve others well. The work they do is important. The Church is called to serve, and we need to be faithful to that call and always remember that the thing that should distinguish the service we give is that it should be done in Jesus' name. In this message Ross will look at wh...

The Bible teaches that when we pray and make our requests to God, we are to ask in the name of Jesus. "In Jesus name" is not like a magical key that unlocks the door for our requests. “In Jesus name” is not a secret code for always getting what we want from God, that he is somehow obliged to give us what we want. However it is important that we ask in Jesus name. “In Jesus name” is in pa...

Throughout history, incredible success has been achieved by men and women whose names continue to shine bright across fields such as medicine, science, human rights, invention, the arts and engineering. Many of these names have been elevated in response to the problems they have solved. However, there is one name which fixed our biggest problem ever. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley speaks on why t...

Who is Jesus now, and how does beholding Jesus as King affect our everyday life? In this message, guest speaker Richard Brown takes us on a tour of the Scriptures to explore how excellent and matchless is the name of Jesus as we begin a new teaching series “In Jesus’ Name”.  More about Richard: Richard is the former Principal of Toowoomba Christian College, having served in that role from 1992 unt...

If you could say in one word what you want more of in life, what would it be? We live in a very affluent country and there is much we could choose. Surveys asking this question are being constantly conducted. The most common response is “happiness”. People are striving for happiness and are willing to look for it in many and varied ways. To be happy in all areas of life is a good experience, yet t...

"Most Christians would agree that unity is a good thing. We’d like more unity in churches and in our relationships, not less. But what often impedes progress is we don’t like what’s required to make unity possible. There is no unity without humility" (Dustin Crowe). In this sermon Ross speaks on the importance of serving others with humility. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider su...