SPARK Youth

Amy Wheaton gives a talk on the topic ‘Raising Resilient Kids’ – The art of teaching our children to bounce back’ for both primary and high school parents to equip those of us who have kids to help our kids navigate life's challenges. Using a positive psychology framework, Amy covers some practical tips, tricks and strategies we as parents can use to assist our children develop these patterns in o...

Matt Whitfield sharing on how he has tried to teach his kids  to know and love God as in Deuteronomy 11:18-21 which says “You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart.. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise…”

Hui Sharing about how he has tried to live out Ephesians 6:4 which says "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."  Hui also shared about the difference between honour and obey. If you have any questions please email them to mike.taylor@fields.org.au

While average work hours and household chores are down, many of us would still consider ourselves very busy people  There are several reasons for this, like busyness becoming a status symbol,  the fear of missing out, the relentlessness of trying to stay up to date with social media and the avoidance of the big questions about life by keeping yourself busy. But, could it be that one of t...

The phrase OMG likely comes from the phrases “Oh God” and “My God” which were originally phrases used in prayers for help, forgiveness and gratitude toward God. Since the rise of social media and instant messaging, the phrase OMG has become very popular. MTV’s top 20 music videos are now called the “OMG Top 20” and it features regularly on TikTok. In Matthew 12 Jesus says "on the day of judgment p...

Everyone has an imagination. Our imaginations can be used for good in things like art and invention. However, our imaginations can be used for evil as well when it draws us away from worshipping God as he has revealed himself to us. God will not share His glory or his people with a rival. What are the ways in which your imagination may have drawn you away from the good God who saves us? This weeks...

Today a popular catchphrase is “It's true for you but not for me”. It’s often a response given by people who disagree with what someone else believes. The idea is that it really doesn’t matter what your beliefs are, as long as you are sincere in those beliefs. It sounds very tolerant and reasonable. But is being sincere in your beliefs enough? Does anyone really live consistently with this belief?...

If you asked most of your friends what Christianity is about, chances are they’d point you to rule-keeping. “Christianity? It’s about being a good person, and loving your neighbour” many will answer. You can understand why many people think this is what Christianity is about. After all, the Bible is filled with laws. Commandments that tell us how to live, and what not to do. But, trying to be a be...

Only five months ago nobody had heard of the Coronavirus. Now its all anyone is talking about. No life remains untouched. Many are filled with fear and anxiety as their worldly security has fallen apart and are unsure where to turn. So the question is, can we depend on God amidst this pandemic? And how should we respond as Christians? Have a listen to hear what the Bible has to say. If you have an...

Many of us have struggled to know how to adjust and respond to the complete societal upheaval that coronavirus has brought. So, I have developed a list of resources to help you navigate these uncertain times, to help parents and their children grow in their trust in God and grow closer together as families. I have also provided some general resources to help you keep up to date with the Coronaviru...

How do we know Jesus really did rise from the dead? And is the evidence believable? Listen to hear about the eye-witness testimony from Jesus' most sceptical disciple. If you have any questions you would like answered via our podcast please email them to mike.taylor@fields.org.au.

Easter is probably the best opportunity for our friends and family to hear the good news of the gospel. But how can we make the most of this opportunity? In this podcast I seek to provide an answer that some of Hannah's girls had regarding how to have helpful conversations and how to invite our friends along to SPARK. If you have any questions you would like answered via our podcast please em...

In this sermon, we will be looking at the parable of the wicked tenants and considering the patience of God and whether there is such a thing as a lazy Christian. Is becoming a Christian like receiving a ticket into a carnival; all the privileges without any responsibility? Why have we been saved? Listen to find out what the Bible says. 

When Jesus began preaching he began with the words "Repent for the kingdom of God is near". The famous Reformer of the 1500's Martin Luther famously wrote that all of a Christian's life is one of repentance. Repentance is a necessary response to the good news of Jesus. But what is Repentance? Listen to find out. If you have any questions you would like answered via our podcast please email them to...

Do we want a God who just accepts everyone or a God who brings justice? Why did Jesus curse a fig tree for not having any fruit? What is repentance? Find out on this weeks youth talk. If you have any questions you would like answered via our podcast please email them to mike.taylor@fields.org.au

Welcome to our first episode of our SPARK Youth Podcast. Here is last weeks youth talk!