Hunter Christian Church

Upward & Outward In the last of this series, we explore the final marks of the early church in Acts 2—a community that was constantly looking up to God in worship and living out His love in everyday life. Discover how worship is far more than singing on a Sunday; it's about placing Jesus at the very centre of our lives so that every decision, relationship, and priority is shaped by Him. As...

 Part of Family What if church was never meant to be just a place we attend, but a family where we truly belong? In this message, we explore the life-changing truth that through Jesus we are adopted into God's family and called to build a community marked by grace, commitment, and authentic relationships. Using the powerful contrast of a hotel versus a home , we're challenged to move beyon...

What does it mean to belong?             In a culture where membership is often about convenience and personal benefit, Acts 2 paints a radically different picture—a Spirit-formed community devoted to Jesus and one another. We unpack the early church's commitment to God's Word, authentic fellowship, generosity, and belonging as the body of Christ, discovering that church is far more than a...

Under Pressure

This Pentecost Sunday we continued our “What Now?” series, looking at the disciples waiting in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit after Jesus’ ascension. One of the key reminders from Scripture is that Holy Spirit was never an afterthought — Jesus had spoken about this promise all throughout His ministry. Yet, like many things Jesus taught, the disciples didn’t fully understand it at the time,...

There are some things we are not meant to know… and that’s ok There are moments in life when we desperately want answers. We want clarity about the future, certainty about our prayers, and understanding about why things happen the way they do. The disciples felt the same way after Jesus’ resurrection. After witnessing the impossible, they asked Him, “Lord, has the time come?” They wanted details....

Doubt or Distance? In a world where everything is questioned, it’s no surprise that faith can feel uncertain too. We’ve been trained to investigate, to look for proof, to weigh both five-star and one-star reviews before we trust. So when it comes to God, many of us quietly ask,  What’s actually true? Thomas understood that tension—and more than that, he gave it a voice. When the other disciples to...

Have you ever considered that sometimes Jesus is closest when He feels hardest to recognise. On the road to Emmaus, two ordinary followers walk away from Jerusalem—away from the place where everything had happened. The cross. The empty tomb. The rumours of resurrection. They’re not running toward hope… they’re processing disappointment. “We had hoped…” Those three words carry so much weight. Hopes...

Let’s pick up where we left off. After Resurrection Sunday—where we remembered Jesus’ sacrifice and celebrated His victory—we now find ourselves in John 21, the final chapter of John’s Gospel. The disciples, unsure of what to do next, return to fishing. After a long, unsuccessful night, Jesus appears on the shore (though they don’t recognise Him at first) and tells them to cast their nets again, l...

Last week I watched  Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein . It’s about man creating a man. The story shows that man is a terrible creator. He does not create Frankenstein with unconditional love but with ego. When the creature doesn’t meet expectations, he’s abandoned and left in loneliness. The story raises questions about what it means to be human and highlights the responsibility creators have toward wh...

My hope is that as we read through Matthew 27–28, you were encouraged and a little challenged,  as we focused on the time between the crucifixion and resurrection—“ Black Saturday.” We see two responses to Jesus.  Those who didn’t believe, who were still fearful and unsettled, even taking steps to secure the tomb. It shows that many people then and now wrestle with the question: W hat if Jesus rea...

Good Friday reflection, How do you respond to Jesus and the cross.

The Joy of a Peaceful Mind.  In my early 20s, I anchored my life in Philippians 4 which is a blueprint for a sound mind. I didn’t just read it; I let it shape how I think. Over time, I saw the truth of The Bible come alive. God’s Word is living and active, like a double-edged sword. Not harmful, but healing. Like a surgeon’s knife, it cuts away what doesn’t belong so clarity, peace, and truth can...

How good has it been going through the letters written by Paul to the Philippians?  This last Sunday was chapter 3.  I love how God’s word teaches us about His character and about ourselves at the same time. The two main points from Sunday were found in verse 8 and verse 12.  Verse 8  ALL things are rubbish (dung, poop) outside of the knowledge of Christ Jesus. Paul had many reasons to boast, from...

First of all what an inspiration the church in Philippi is! It was small—around 75–100 believers—but it was growing despite strong persecution. Paul writes this letter while in prison, yet his message is full of joy and encouragement because the mission of Jesus was still moving forward.  In Philippians 2:1–4 Paul gives a powerful picture of Christian community. If we are truly united with Christ,...

Citizens of Another Kingdom In a world where identity is often tied to nationality, status, and security, Paul writes to believers in Philippi with a startling reminder: their truest citizenship is in heaven. Philippi was a proud Roman colony. Roman citizenship meant protection, privilege, and belonging. It shaped how people saw themselves and how they behaved. Yet from a Roman prison cell, Paul c...

Holiness begins here: in the renewal of the heart. To be holy isn’t to be perfect; it’s to be  set apart .  It looks a lot like repentance. Turning away from our behaviour into our true identity - a child of God. We are called to be holy.  It’s living with a heart that values what God values—a heart that fears breaking His. Holiness looks like integrity, truth, and a radical love that overflows to...

Have you been feeling challenged by recent world events? Are you like me, and feeling the squeeze of the slipping moral/ethical values in our world and wonder, what's going to be next? It also seems that revival is stirring around the world, with university campuses having open worship before starting the academic year. Salvations and baptisms around Australia and other places are increasing.....

God’s desire has always been for His children to grow into maturity — to become true sons and daughters who reflect His heart and carry His authority. When Jesus began His ministry, His message was simple:  “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand”  (Matthew 4:17). He was calling people to change their thinking — to see life from God’s perspective and live under His loving rule. In the Sermon...

Paul’s message hits hard: faith isn’t passive — it’s  active . He calls us to be  living sacrifices , not just living for ourselves, but surrendered to God in everything. It starts with  renewing your mind,  so you can discern truth in a world full of noise, fear, and contradiction. (Sound familiar?) When you’re rooted in Christ, you see clearly. Then Paul reminds us: we’re not solo Christians. We...

Romans 9 kicks off with Paul asking the question of God's faithfulness to Israel, highlighting that not all descendants of Abraham are “true” members of God's people. Which brings up the hardening of hearts question, which then leads to the theories about divine justice and free will.  The beauty of His word is that the whole bible tells us His nature, so when we reference scriptures like...

Paul connects the story of Jesus back to Adam, the first man, who fell into sin and caused humanity to struggle with sin. In Romans 5, he explains that Adam's disobedience resulted in everyone becoming sinners, while Jesus, referred to as the "New Adam," through His obedience provides a way for people to be made righteous. This is significant because it illustrates a change from bein...

Romans begins with a powerful reminder, our righteousness has been given to us through faith in Jesus, not by our works.  Navigating that freedom in Him can sometimes be challenging, like it was for the Jews and Gentiles, who struggled to put their “old ways” behind them and embrace a new day in Christ.  Let me encourage you again with this powerful verse,  Romans 2:16 This will take place on the...

There is a divine invitation that requires our personal response. There is a closeness between Heaven and earth at the moment, let’s lean into that!  Psalm 27:8 the psalmist responds in his heart, as we often do, but having the right heart posture - while a good start - is not the same as actually spending the time in communion with Him. He wants to fill us with His spirit, but we settle for less...

Have you ever looked at the world and thought,  something’s not right ? Leaders abuse power, systems crush the vulnerable, and injustice runs rampant. These cracks in society aren’t new. In Ezekiel’s day, the leaders were corrupt, the priests ignored truth, the prophets lied, and the people were selfish. God surveyed the scene and said:   “I looked for someone… to stand in the gap… but I found no...