HumeRidge Church of Christ

Jesus said “You are the light of the world.” But sometimes we don’t feel too shiny. Sometimes fear can get the better of us, especially in a culture that increasingly rejects the light and what God says is good. But we stand firm and free in the hope we have. Together we reflect the true light of Jesus into our community and beyond, knowing He is still building His church. If you enjoyed this serm...

From the early church as described in Acts to the letters to the churches in the book of Revelation, the New Testament is filled with clear expressions of what God hopes and expects for His people – The Church. He is building His Church and He calls us to be His co-builders. What legacy are we building? Do we glorify His name and draw people to Him? In this sermon our Governance Board Elders share...

Churches are often known by certain characteristics… their facilities, their music, their children’s ministry, or maybe their justice, care and mercy ministries – perhaps even their celebrity pastor. There’s nothing wrong with any of these and yet according to the New Testament there is a deeper, more significant basis for a church’s identity. Many of the first century churches, although not perfe...

As humans we are made in the image of God and therefore, we reflect his image to the world around us. Not only that, but as Christians we are called to be imitators of Christ, to grow in our Christlikeness. This includes reflecting and living in faithfulness. In this sermon we are led by guest speakers Bethany & Isaac as we explore God’s faithfulness as demonstrated through the life of Moses a...

Today’s culture may tell you that truth is relative, or that each person can make up their own truth. This is common in that mankind has a belief that they don’t need an external absolute truth because their knowledge and self-sufficiency is all they need. However, the Bible tells us that there is only one truth, and it comes from God. If something doesn’t line up with the Word of God, then it’s n...

Archbishop William Temple said the church is the only co-operative society in the world that should exist for the benefit of non-members. As Christians we are called to share the Good News, with Jesus himself instructing us to “go back and report what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the go...

The word ‘father’ can evoke many different reactions. For some it holds meaning that is positive and wonderful, and yet for others it can have quite the opposite effect. When Jesus was asked to teach his disciples to pray, he began with the words, Our Father. In this sermon Ross Savill will be speaking as we take some time to look at God our Father, and how incredible and good it is that this is t...

In this sermon we wrap up our ‘Focus’ series with JOY! Many things in life bring us happiness and joy, but as soon as those things fade or are taken away, our joy is stripped from us and we are left wondering what will give us our next hit of joy. But true joy cannot be found in this world… True, lasting, deep joy is a by-product of an authentic, flourishing relationship with Jesus. A kind of joy...

In this sermon we continue our Focus series by looking at the topic of Hope in a hopeless world. We will be looking at how 1 Peter deals with the existence of suffering in our world and how misplaced hope will lead to sorrow, but well-placed hope will lead to endurance and Joy. We will be asking where it is that we have placed our hope, and seeing how Peter encourages us to set it in our eternal h...

In a world obsessed with progress, keeping up with the rush forward can at times feel a little  overwhelming. Our preoccupation with the “next new thing” that lies ahead can cause us to lose focus on where we’ve come from - and who we may have left behind. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley delves into the 180 degree turn we need to “look back” to discover how amazing grace really is. If you en...

Jesus was very clear when he commissioned his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. This call to mission is still relevant for everyone that call themselves a disciple of Jesus today. But stepping into this work of mission means leaving where we are comfortable and going into the world of someone else. This is not easy and is often daunting and overwhelming. In this special sermon, wh...

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35  As Christians we are called to live in unity. Jesus prayed that we would experience perfect unity. But, throughout history, Christians haven’t always been known for unity. Satan knows that disunity is ugly and if he can keep us divided then we won’t draw people to God, in fact the opposite is true. If...

Did you know the average time internet users spend being influenced by social media is about 2 and a half hours a day? That’s a long time looking down. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley invites us to spend some time “looking up.” From the beginning, God has been keen to connect with His people, and He does some pretty amazing things to get our attention. But if we’re focussed in the wrong direction...

All of us understand that our world has changed in so many ways in the past decade, and the change just keeps coming with no end in sight. Despite the ever increasing demands on our attention, it is more important than ever for us to be wise and careful, and to focus on what matters and on who we should be. In this sermon, Ross kicks off our new sermon series called “Focus” with an important first...

Our fast-pace society brings with it a demand for instant results, instant responses (and instant coffee). We rely more and more on technology to provide high-speed solutions to our problems. But what if perseverance has a greater purpose? Are some things worth the wait? In this sermon, guest speaker Richard Brown explores 5 ways in which “waiting” teaches us about God - and about ourselves. If yo...

If you want an accurate valuation of something you ask an expert, but if you really want to know what something is worth you see what an expert will pay for it himself. Jesus told two parables about value - the man who found buried treasure and the merchant who searched for and bought an incredible pearl. In this Sermon, Chris Bullock discusses these two parables and what they show us about how Go...

It’s often difficult to lead others where you haven’t been yourself. The same is true when it comes to discipleship. In order to live out Jesus’ call to “go and make disciples”, we must first know what it means to be a disciple of Jesus ourselves. In this sermon, guest speaker Chris Gribble will look at 3 areas that provide the foundation to be a follower of Christ. Chris is the facilitator of our...

Following Jesus comes at a cost. It’s rarely comfortable or convenient. The benefit, however, outweighs any price we pay. When we consider all that Jesus has done for us, how can our response be anything other than surrender? In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley takes a look at what we can learn from King David about the significance of sacrifice. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing...

As we found out with our Family Service, the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites out of Egypt is a great story! But even more awesome is how this story points forward to something and someone even greater - Jesus. God’s plan from the start was to send a deliverer to free us from slavery and bring us to himself. In this sermon Rachel Willis explores how the story of Moses points forward...

From the outside looking in, Israel was doing just fine. The religious festivals and ceremonies, songs and celebrations were still being carried out, yet God was not pleased. Why? Which warning signs from Amos do we still need to take heed of today? Is the Church exempt from the pitfalls faced by ancient Israel? In this sermon Brendon Walmsley wraps up our series on the warning signs from Amos. If...

As we continue in our messages through Amos, we are going to consider the nation of Israel and the privileged position they had. They were God’s chosen family. They had a great heritage. God had led them, blessed them, provided for them and He asked them to remain faithful. Amos addresses God’s anger towards them. Their prosperity and pride had taken them away from God, though they still felt enti...

In this sermon we continue on with the book of Amos, taking a look at the theme of Justice. We take a deeper look at Amos 2 and showing how the ideas in this chapter are brought out and developed through the rest of the book. God is a God of Justice – especially for the poor and needy, and Israel’s actions were contrary to God’s heart. In this book, God reveals that the people’s injustice is actua...

The Old Testament Prophets often come across as being a fairly intense group of individuals. They seem to be angry, cranky and even a bit over the top. Amos said, "Hear this word, you cows of Bashan … who oppress the poor and crush the needy" (Amos 4:1) and “Now then, I will crush you, as a cart crushes when loaded with grain.” (Amos 2: 13). Isaiah says, "Stop bringing meaningless offerings. Your...

We live in a world of broken relationships, disappointment and confusion. So many people live lives devoid of meaning and purpose. What does the Church offer that people can’t find somewhere else? Jesus modelled how to do this really well. He lived a life of compassion. It is his example that we will look at in this sermon. He took time to understand and speak into the lives of everyone he came in...

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Russian writer spent years in a Siberian prison. At one point he lost all hope and decided to give up and die. His plan was to stop working out in the field, to lean on his shovel, and wait for the guards to come and beat him to death. However, when he stopped, another prisoner reached over with his shovel and quickly drew a cross at his feet, then erased it before a gu...