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Our dear friend Rob Lim is back with us, challenging us to recognise that we live in a narrowing culture, one that shapes us into thinner, monomodal versions of ourselves. Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Rob unpacks three strongholds that keep us small: professionalisation, commoditisation, and convenience. But in the midst of this, God is doing a new thing. Rob points to signs of a wider awakening bre...

Andy opens Matthew 5:14-16 to remind us that we were made to stand out, not for the sake of it, but because a weary world is searching for hope. He unpacks three practical tools for shining Christ's light: abiding with Jesus, embracing story, and merging worlds through community. A timely reminder that it's not always our best argument that wins people; sometimes it's simply us, carryi...

We are honoured to welcome back guest speaker Rob Reimer, who took us into Psalm 63 to explore one of the great rhythms of the Christian life: the theology of process and the theology of encounter. Drawing from David's raw, thirsty pursuit of God in the wilderness, Rob unpacks the three places we meet God on the journey: in the valleys when life breaks us, on the mountaintops when an ordinary...

Daniel Murton opens Luke 10 to remind us that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few, and to ask whether we actually believe it. Sharing the story of an 18-year-old version of himself belting out "Send Me, I Will Go" in a beat-up Mitsubishi, Daniel unpacks both the why of being sent by Jesus, his call and the practical how : where are you being sent, who to, what with, and who...

In the final message of our series A Sent People , Mark Sayers turns to Acts 2 and Jesus' staggering promise in John 14:12 that we will do "greater things than these." Drawing on the remarkable story of the Mongolian church, which grew from almost zero believers to over 100,000 through ordinary people under immense pressure. Through three invitations, Mark invites us to recognise tha...

 On Pentecost Sunday, Mark Sayers brings our series A Sent People to its turning point in Acts 2, the moment the Spirit is poured out and the church is born. But before he unpacks the violent wind and the tongues of fire, Mark takes us back to Peter, who followed at a distance, who denied Jesus around the fire, who wept bitterly. What closes the gap between that broken man and the bold preacher wh...

As we approach Pentecost, Mark takes us into Acts 2 to explore one of the great preconditions for the Spirit being poured out, that He falls not on isolated individuals, but on a people gathered together. Drawing a line from the ancient heresy of Gnosticism to the modern, Oprah-flavoured "religion without a name," Mark exposes the enemy's long-running strategy to atomise the church i...

Continuing our series A Sent People , Trudi Sayers opens up Acts 2:33 and Philippians 2 to explore the two sides of being "poured out" — the Spirit Jesus pours into us, and the lives we then pour out for others. Trudi reminds us that Jesus did not consider equality with God something to cling to, but took on the very nature of a servant — and calls us to do the same. The good news? God p...

Continuing our series A Sent People , Ryan opens up Acts 10 and 11, the moment Peter is jolted out of his comfort zone by a strange vision and an even stranger invitation to walk into a Gentile's home. Through Peter's story, Ryan unpacks five temptations that keep us from saying yes to God: not caring enough, feeling unequipped, fearing being the first one, losing sight of our purpose, and...

In our series, A Sent People , Mark continues in the book of Acts to remind us that purpose alone isn't enough — vision animates us, but perseverance is what carries us. Facing corruption, persecution, and distraction, the early church kept moving, and God turned every obstacle into growth. Drawing from Acts 5 and 6, and sharing a deeply personal story from the early days of Red Church, Mark i...

Being sent by God sounds exciting — until you realise you're sent with other people. And with a God who keeps combining the to-do lists. In this message from A Sent People , Ryan explores the tension between doing too much and doing too little, between protagonist and passenger, and what it actually looks like to partner with God when he invites you to feed 5,000 people with a packed lunch. To...

A message for our 10 am Nunawading service. The disciples had every reason to walk away. But they didn't — they gathered, they prayed, and they waited. And 120 people changed the world. In this message from A Sent People , Daniel Murton explores what it means to move from the sidelines into the story God is writing — and why someone, somewhere, is waiting for you to show up. To find out more a...

After Easter, it's easy to lose momentum — but the story doesn't stop there. In this opening message of A Sent People , Mark Sayers unpacks the moment between Jesus' ascension and Pentecost, asking a confronting question: are you trying to make yourself the main character, or are you drifting along as a passive bystander? Drawing from Acts 1 and the prophetic vision of Daniel, Mark ref...

On Easter Sunday, Mark explores how the resurrection shatters mere tradition, memory, and expectation, revealing that Jesus is not to be found among the dead but alive and at work. This message is an invitation to move beyond duty and familiarity into the reality of resurrection power, where Christ still meets people, transforms lives, and does the unexpected. 🔗 Learn more at ⁠ redchurch.au

What if the life you’re looking for is found not in striving, but in being sent? In this message, Ryan Rowlette explores how Jesus lived with a deep sense of purpose—sent by the Father—and how He invites us into that same way of life. As we follow Him, we’re sent into our everyday spaces to love others, often in ways that feel costly, uncomfortable, and countercultural. But it’s there, in a life o...

In this message from The Way of the Kingdom series, Mark Sayers explores the powerful and often misunderstood story of Mary Magdalene. Far from the myths and misrepresentations, Mary emerges as a model of wholehearted discipleship—transformed by Jesus, radically generous, and unwavering in her devotion even at the cross. Through her life, we see what it means to be “all in” for Jesus: to move from...

In this message from our The Way of the Kingdom series, Mark explores the dramatic moment when Jesus returns to His hometown synagogue and declares that the long-awaited kingdom of God has arrived. What begins as admiration quickly turns to outrage as Jesus challenges the crowd’s expectations and reveals that God’s kingdom is far bigger than their assumptions. Through this passage, Mark highlights...

In this message from our The Way of the Kingdom series, Andy Kroussoratsky explores Jesus’ vision for discipleship—from the moment He calls His first followers to the Great Commission where He sends them out. Looking at the life Jesus shared with His disciples, Andy shows that discipleship is not just about learning information but being formed in community and mission. As we follow Jesus together...

The Kingdom Has Come Near – Mark Sayers Mark Sayers opens The Way of the Kingdom by announcing the revolutionary shift Jesus proclaimed: a new order has broken into the world—God’s kingdom is here. This message invites us to stop treating faith as mere “correction” for our problems and instead repent, realign, and live with kingdom power, purpose, and expectation. It’s a call to set our internal c...

Trudi names shame as one of the biggest barriers to living with Jesus at the centre—and shows how the gospel moves us from hiding to freedom. From Eden to the “garden city” of Revelation, this message reveals God as the Gardener who cuts back what chokes the Word and restores our hearts to flourish again. Through Jesus—the living Truth—we’re invited to trade accusation for assurance, and shame for...

On Vision Sunday, Mark casts a clear and compelling picture for 2026: placing Christ at the centre of everything—our lives, our church, and our mission. In a world where “things fall apart” and the centre cannot hold, this message reminds us that Jesus already holds all things together, and renewal begins when we align ourselves with that reality. As hunger for God rises and culture continues to s...

In this message, Mark reframes faith through the story of Nehemiah, challenging the cultural idea that faith is simply positive thinking, manifestation, or willpower. True biblical faith, Mark shows, is not about controlling outcomes but surrendering step by step to God’s power—often in fear, uncertainty, and dependence. This is an invitation to let go of self-generated vision and instead receive...

In this message, Mark explores Nehemiah’s call to rebuild Jerusalem and reveals a timeless truth: every God-given vision is met with resistance. As Nehemiah and the people build with one hand and hold a sword in the other, we’re reminded that renewal never happens in a vacuum—faithfulness requires both courage and perseverance. This message invites us to stop waiting for a “perfect future moment”...

In this message, Mark explores Nehemiah’s awakening to God’s bigger story —a story that reframes identity, purpose, and calling beyond personal success or cultural narratives. Though powerful and settled in exile, Nehemiah is deeply moved by the broken state of Jerusalem, reminding him that God’s people, presence, and purposes are central to history. Mark traces how our culture has exhausted both...

In this message, Mark reflects on God’s original vision for creation as something that teems with life—abundant, flourishing, and overflowing. Drawing from Genesis, Mark reminds us that being made in God’s image means we are entrusted with power and influence, not to control or dominate, but to steward life in love. In a world increasingly shaped by power and uncertainty, Jesus reveals an upside-d...