Sunnyhill Church Messages

What if you're only five minutes away from everything changing? We've all experienced seasons where it feels like nothing is happening... but what if God is doing His deepest work in the waiting? In this encouraging message, we explore the life of Jacob and discover how the space between  "five minutes before"  and  "five minutes later"  may be where God prepares us for...

In this message from Acts 2, Dom Bird explores the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Discover how fearful disciples became bold witnesses, why the Holy Spirit is for every believer, and what it means to live with courage, unity, prayer, generosity, and love in today's world. Be encouraged to move from passivity to purpose and step into all that God has called you to be. Key...

Ever feel like you've messed up too much, drifted too far, or settled for less than God has for you? In this encouraging message, Fabiano explores the life of Peter and reveals a powerful three-step pattern that God uses again and again:  Interruption, Transformation, and Revolution . Discover how Jesus doesn't define you by your failures—but by what He can do through your surrendered life...

What do you do when you've prayed, believed, trusted God... and nothing seems to be happening? In this Father's Day message, Adam explores the incredible story of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood—two ordinary people whose lives were transformed when Jesus stepped into their situation. Discover three powerful ways to position yourself for your own "5 Minutes Later" mom...

What do you do when something important sinks? A dream, a job, your confidence, your joy, or your sense of purpose? In this honest and encouraging message, Andy Gilbert explores one of Scripture's most overlooked miracles and reveals a powerful truth: God cares about the things we've lost, the burdens we're carrying, and the situations that feel beyond repair. If you've ever felt l...

This message challenges the idea that the fivefold ministry is only for church leaders. While some are recognised and ordained into these ministries, the characteristics and grace gifts of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher can be seen throughout the Body of Christ. As Paul writes:"But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it." (Ephesians 4:7) The q...

Pastor Dom Bird continues our “Flawed But Called” series, exploring the powerful truth that God calls ordinary, imperfect people to His extraordinary purposes. Through the story of Jesus calling His first disciples in Matthew 4, we’re reminded that our past mistakes, insecurities, and lack of confidence do not disqualify us from being used by God. In this message, Dom unpacks how Jesus calls peopl...

What if your life could change in the next five minutes? In the first message of our new series,  5 Minutes Later , we explore Moses' encounter with the burning bush and discover how God often interrupts ordinary moments with extraordinary purpose. If you've ever felt overlooked, stuck, or wondered whether God is finished with you, this message is a powerful reminder that anything can happ...

Why do we gather as the Church? In this encouraging message, Fru Bird explores how gathering together helps us recall God's faithfulness, restore our souls, and receive fresh vision for the future. Through powerful scripture, practical teaching, and inspiring testimonies, discover why church is far more than a weekly meeting—it's God's plan for transformation, encouragement, and missio...

In this encouraging and thought-provoking message, we explore what it means to live worthy of the calling we have received in Christ (Ephesians 4:1).Too often, calling is reserved for a select few on a platform, but Paul reminds us that every believer has been given grace, purpose, and a role to play in the body of Christ. This sermon unpacks the difference between our call to follow Jesus and our...

In this powerful message from Sunnyhill Church Poole Campus, Sophie Parker explores the tension between promise and provision through Acts 1:1–14 in her preach, “Are We There Yet?”Looking at the disciples waiting in the upper room between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, Sophie unpacks what it means to persevere in seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and unanswered questions. This encouraging and hone...

On Pentecost Sunday at Sunnyhill Church Poole Campus, Jake Parker preached a passionate and challenging message titled “Follow His Lead”, exploring Acts 2, Ezekiel 47, and the life-changing work of the Holy Spirit. Jake reminds us that Pentecost was not just an event — it was the beginning of a Spirit-led Church empowered to move from observation to participation. Through powerful teaching and per...

What if everything could change in the next 5 minutes? On Pentecost Sunday we explore the moment the Holy Spirit arrived, the Church was born, and ordinary people suddenly stepped into extraordinary purpose. From an upstairs prayer meeting to 3,000 salvations in a single day! This message is all about what happens when God steps into the story. Maybe your next “5 minutes later” moment is closer th...

What happens when the Church stops standing still and starts moving again? In this message, Adam Bird explores why the Church was never meant to become a monument to the past, but a Spirit-led movement full of faith, courage and momentum. From broken legs to mountain hikes, roller coasters to the book of Acts — this is a message about listening to God, stepping out in obedience, and discovering th...

What does it really mean to be planted in the house of God? 🌱 In Part 3 of our  Why Church?  series, we explore how good soil determines good growth — and why simply attending church is very different from being rooted in a church family. From Clarkson’s Farm to mustard seeds, palm trees and redwoods, this message is packed with powerful biblical truth and practical encouragement to help you flou...

Why church? Because it’s not ours—it’s Jesus’ church. In this message, we explore how everything changes when we stop trying to do church in our own strength and start listening for His voice and living in His presence. When Jesus is at the centre, empty nets become overflowing—and ordinary gatherings become supernatural.

Why church? In this opening message, we tackle one of life’s biggest questions and discover that church is far more than a building, a leader, or a Sunday event—it’s a supernatural family, conceived by God and built on Jesus Himself. Exploring Matthew 16 and the early church, we see how this movement has not only survived but thrived for 2,000 years, transforming lives and spreading hope across th...

In this message, Dom reflects on the last week at Reunion and encourages the church to take the promises of God seriously. He unpacks the promise of God relating to the church found in Matthew 16. Let this message bless you, challenge you, change you.

In this powerful post-Easter message, Andy Gilbert explores the story of the road to Emmaus from Gospel of Luke, showing how Jesus meets us right in the middle of disappointment and doubt. Discover how “we had hoped” can be transformed into renewed faith as Christ walks alongside us, opens the Scriptures, and reveals Himself in the breaking. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant even after a mou...

What if Jesus had a bucket list, and on the cross, He crossed off the final item with the words “It is finished”? In this hope-filled Easter message, we discover that every promise fulfilled, every sin paid for, and every barrier to freedom was completed once and for all, and your name was always on His list. Because Jesus isn’t finished - He’s risen, and that means new life, true freedom, and a f...

 What if you were the thief on the cross?    In this powerful monologue, Adam steps into the final moments of the man crucified beside Jesus—guilty, broken, and out of time… yet offered something he never expected: mercy.    This is not just a retelling of a familiar story. It’s a raw, honest reflection on guilt, grace, and the shocking reality of forgiveness at the very edge of death.    Inspired...

Jesus didn’t enter Jerusalem the way people expected. No stallion. No show of power. Just a humble donkey and a King with a greater mission. In this Palm Sunday message, we explore what it means that Jesus chose humility over hype, and why He still looks for ordinary people to carry His presence today. You don’t have to be impressive, just availableYou’re not the main event, you’re the vessel

Jesus didn’t just model freedom—He made a way for us to live in it. In part 5 of our 'Finding Freedom' series, we dive into how our relationship with money reveals where our trust really lies—and how contentment, integrity, and generosity lead to lasting freedom. This message will challenge your thinking and invite you into a deeper, freer life with God.

On Palm Sunday, what looks like “just a donkey” turns out to be a powerful announcement: the King has arrived. In this message from our  Finding Freedom  series, discover how every detail of the triumphal entry points to Jesus - and how the principle of giving God our first and best unlocks true financial freedom. If you’ve ever wondered how faith and finances connect, this message will challenge,...

As we approach Easter, we often celebrate the  empty tomb , the victory, the life, the breakthrough. But before the resurrection, there was a road… and it led to the cross. In this message, we walk  backwards through the Easter story  to a defining moment in the life of Jesus Christ, a moment where He   set His face toward Jerusalem . He knew what was coming. The betrayal. The suffering. The cross...