HumeRidge Church of Christ

By far the most common name used to describe believers in the New Testament is "in Christ" or "in him", but what exactly does it mean to be "in Christ"? In this sermon Neale Proellocks continues our Identity Series by looking at this very important part of who we are as Christians. He explores how exactly we obtain the identity "in Christ" and what it looks...

In this message we continue our series on Identity by taking some time to talk about the wider Church and our role within that as HumeRidge. It is easy to speak about Church as a building or even a service, but what difference would it make if we came to recognise that we have been assembled by God for his purpose and mission. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US...

In this message Jackson Savill continues on with our series on identity by looking at what it means for us to be adopted as a Child of God. He looks particularly at Romans 8 and what it reveals about what it is that we have been saved from, saved to and saved for – in our adoption as Children of God. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.c...

It has been said that the human race is suffering from a collective identity crisis. However we can trust that the truth of who we are is found in the word of God. AW Tozer said: "Put God in his rightful place and one thousand problems are solved all at once". When we really understand that we are made in the image of God and that he loves us, we begin to live in that truth and we will n...

One of the last instructions Jesus left with his followers was to make disciples and baptise them. What is the significance of baptism? In this message Brendon Walmsley will look at what we can learn from Jesus’ baptism and why every believer should follow His example. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www...

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” AW Tozer. In this sermon Jackson wraps up our series in Habakkuk, looking particularly at the end of Habakkuk 3:2 – ‘in wrath remember mercy.’ In doing so we will be looking at these two inseparable aspects of God’s character, how they are both a display of his ‘goodness’, and how they affect the way we view...

Have you ever heard someone say that they are just waiting on the Lord? It often sounds very spiritual, but does it mean to wait on the Lord and how do we do it? Waiting on God can be difficult, especially when we’re hurting. Habakkuk has brought his complaints to God and now he waits. But he is not passive in his waiting. In this sermon we look again at Habakkuk 2 for some of the insights we can...

The prophet Habakkuk is no ordinary prophet - his name tells his story. His name means to embrace and to wrestle. Habakkuk seeks to embrace what he believes about God, yet what he sees doesn’t seem to line up with those beliefs, so he wrestles honestly and humbly with God. In this message Ross continues our series as we head into Chapter Two, which begins with an important lesson and an important...

This sermon begins a new series from the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk was burdened by the continued decline and decay of his society and went to God with some pretty bold questions. God’s response could not have been predicted. How do we react when God is silent or responds in unexpected ways? Brendon delivers this sermon as we begin exploring what can be learnt from Habakkuk’s journey...

Some of the most well-known words of the Old Testament from Micah chapter 6 now sit over the entrance of our Auditorium – Act Justly, Love Mercy , Walk Humbly – with your God. The people are commanded to give these words serious consideration, for the prophet speaks from God, and in his name; the people of God are therefore to hear it, not as the words of a sinful dying man, but of the holy living...

When you hear the word ‘ambassador’, you might automatically think of someone with the important task of representing our nation in a foreign country, or someone whose job it is to be the go-between for two large organisations.  This person often speaks and acts and on behalf of who it is that they represent. But in 2 Corinthians, we read Paul’s words that, as Christians, we are to be Christ’s amb...

We are pleased to welcome guest speaker Murray Averill from Alpha. He will be speaking to us a little about the Alpha course, and how we can confidently invite people along to our Alpha course here at HumeRidge. He will also be sharing on the table of love and acceptance, the table of forgiveness and wholeness, and the table of opportunity.   About Murray: Murray is a pastor and educator. He was a...

Making comparisons is something we all do, and yet oftentimes these comparisons can have negative consequences. By comparing ourselves to others we often breed jealousy, or fear, or other negative emotions that aren’t helpful. In this sermon Elicia Wuersching will be pointing us away from comparisons, and exploring how we can seek to make connections instead, using tools that we can find in the Bi...

In this sermon, which was a part of our Family Service where the kids ran the morning, Rachel Willis shares with us the story of David. She discusses David's trust and faith in God, and how we can aspire to trust Him this way, and know that He is always with us. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.fa...

Interruptions can be inconvenient, but they can also come with great opportunity. Jesus constantly used interruptions to show people God’s Kingdom – and we can too! We are pleased to welcome back Simon Ward from Compassion who will speak about the positive impact interruptions can provide in our lives and in the lives of others.  Simon Ward is the Church Partnerships Manager for Compassion and for...

Tucked away in the third Chapter of 1 Thessalonians there is this little phrase – 'because of you'. Just a few words but it expresses so much. Paul had preached and ministered in Thessalonica on three separate occasions but had to leave the city because of opposition. He may have wondered whether what he had done had made any difference, but then he received reports that encouraged and cau...

Many of us are familiar with Jesus’s words “Repent, for the Kingdom is at hand”. Jesus spoke about the availability of life in God’s kingdom now. So, what should it look like to live in His Kingdom and how does an understanding of repentance help? In this message Ross Savill concludes our ‘Walk This Way’ sermon series by asking this question. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing....

To Walk in the Way of God requires humility, selflessness and grace rather than pushing our own agenda. True repentance (metanoia) shows itself through continuous, ongoing transformation of our heart and mind, and therefore our choices and actions too. God established His Church, and calls us to walk with Him, united with other believers, and expressing practically His love, grace and mercy, both...

This week at HumeRidge we had the privilege of having the Youth of our Church run the service. Jackson Savill also continued on with our repentance series, exploring the question of is there ever a point where God will not forgive us? In doing so we will be looking at 2 Timothy and seeking to understand Paul’s warning to Timothy, as well as marvelling at the incredible assurance given. If you enjo...

Throughout history, the Bible records God’s people ticking the boxes of religious rituals in an effort to “keep God happy.” From the outside looking in, things often looked fine, yet God was not pleased. How do religious practices designed to direct us to God become stumbling blocks that knock us off the path He intends for us? In this message, Brendon Walmsley highlights our potential misalignmen...

For some people, the word repentance brings to mind an image of a wild looking character with a sign saying - "Repent the End is Near!". Yet this is an important biblical command that we should seek to recommit ourselves to when we inevitably find ourselves straying from behaviours and decisions that are pleasing to God. In this sermon Ross Savill begins our new series 'Walk This Way...

In Romans 12:1-2 Paul tells the young believers in Rome to offer themselves as living sacrifices. That must have raised some eyebrows in the early church. A sacrifice by definition was dead. How could they possibly be a ‘Living Sacrifice’? Paul goes on to give comprehensive instructions of how to be a living sacrifice. The writer of Hebrews tells his readers to offer a “sacrifice of praise”. Yet p...

In Thessalonica, Paul and friends were accused of “troubling the whole world… turning the world upside down.” What we discover is the world is turned upside down not by the messenger, but the message, the Christian Gospel. The good news continues to be unwelcome (bad) news to many people and Neale Proellocks addresses the opposition. He’ll explain why the same resistance to the gospel in Thessalon...

This Easter weekend we celebrate with millions of other believers around the world as we remember the event that changed the course of history. Christians know the hope we have of eternal life because of Jesus’ victory over the grave. But does that hope make a difference to the way we live our lives today? In this Easter Sunday message Brendon Walmsley explores what it means to walk in light of ou...

Jesus’ crucifixion was not out of the ordinary for its time. 2000 years ago, under Roman occupation, crucifixions were relatively standard for criminals and those who had undermined Roman authority. And so the crucifixion of Jesus was just like any other crucifixion at the time. However, Christians around the world since 33AD would tell you that this wasn’t just ‘another death by crucifixion’. The...