Sunnyhill Church Messages

In this message, Dom continues our new series on Acts by looking at the appointment of Matthias by the casting of lots and whether that's the best way to make a decision or whether there's a better way.

Continuing our series, exploring the book of Acts, Fru, looks at how the disciples replaced Judas; Without the benefit of hindsight, they did the best they could in difficult circumstances. Today we observe their actions with the benefit of hindsight. We can also live with the benefit of foresight because God has made promises which He will keep. How can we LIVE with both the benefit of hindsight...

In this message Dom introduces us to Luke, Theophilus and the book of Acts. He looks at where Luke starts this book, the baptism, power and need for the Holy Spirit.

Starting a new series, working through the book of Acts, Adam encourages us to take seriously the call of Jesus to 'Wait for the Holy Spirit'. Jesus wants to activate power, purpose and a plan in our lives and the Holy Spirit is essential to these things.

In this message, our friend who planted and pastors a church in Romania speaks into what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit. Sharing his insights, convictions and testimony he demonstrates to us how the Holy Spirit can revolutionise your life.

In this message, Dom lands the series by talking about what the ultimate X factor of discipleship is.

In the concluding message of our Disciple Shift series, Adam unpacks Jesus' final words in Matthew 28 - The Great Commission. In these verses we find the greatest truth (Jesus has all authority), the greatest challenge (to go and make disciples) and the greatest promise (Jesus is with us always). The life of a true disciple is defined by these three things.

In this message, Phil Lock (Sunnyhill Global Partner) talks about what influence is, why it's important and how we grow in it for sake of the gospel.

Building on our Disciple Shift series so far, Fru challenges us to understand that we are influencing eternity. It's hard to get the balance between confidence and humility but Jesus' words convict us that God's plan is that we would significantly influence those in our orbit. Whether you feel it or not, you are influencing eternity.

Continuing our 'Disciple Shift' series, Adam challenges us to desire the Epitaph that God spoke about David - "A man after my own heart". Looking at the life of David and his encounter with Saul, we see what this means in our own lives - how we need to make decisions that demonstrate absolute faith and trust in God.

In this message Colin talks about why it is better to be a follower of Jesus rather than just a fan of Jesus.

In this message Kevin Sissons (Discipleship Ministry Leader of Sunnyhill) considers the habits of a disciple and what things we can give ourselves to that cultivate a greater devotion for Jesus.

Continuing our series, looking at what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus, Adam reminds us that we are all in a process of becoming like Jesus. There is help available to us in this process from the Holy Spirit, we just need to be listening to his voice and obedient to his prompts.

In this message Dom continues our series by challenging us to consider the cost of following Jesus. He unpacks why Peter, Andrew, James, John and Matthew were all willing to leave what they knew in order to respond to the invitation to 'come, follow me!'

Continuing our series looking at what is means to be a follower of Jesus. Asking the question - What shift in my thinking do I need to make in order to be a disciple in the shape of Jesus Christ? In this message, Adam looks at the Sermon on the Mount and encourages us to count the cost of being a disciple.

Dom kicks off the new series; 'DiscipleSHIFT' at Poole Campus today with a message about the radical call to discipleship which is fundamentally at odds with our westernised ideals. We are not just called to be a Christian, we are called to be a follower of Jesus and there's a big difference that requires a big shift. In this message, Dom gives testimony about a trip that changed his l...

What is the difference between being a 'Christian' and being a true disciple and follower of Jesus? Beginning a new series looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus, Pastor Adam begins by encouraging us to prepare for discipleship by placing ourselves under the hands of Jesus and experience His restoring power.

The account of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus spread on the eyewitness testimony of hundreds of people. Paul prays that the 'eyes of our heart are opened' so that we can also be witnesses to the power, love and grace of Jesus.

In this message, Dom talks about how we no longer live under the shadow of death and how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything.

In this message Olly shares his reflection on the journey of Palm Sunday.

In this message, Dom lays out what it means to be a people who put Spiritual Vision above Physical Sight.

In the concluding message from our “Be Real’ series, Adam encourages us to get off the self-esteem Merry go Round and change our perspective. Like the Apostle Paul we need to learn to get our value, our worth and our purpose from the one who actually made us and knows us best. His verdict is that we are righteous and good - we just need to know it and live it out.

In this message, Dom talks about what an irresistible church looks like and considers how we are becoming one.

Continuing our 'Be Real' series, Fru explores 4 kinds of hidden faults: those we can's see, those we hide from others, those we hide from ourselves (!) and those we bring into the light.

In this message, by looking at moments from Paul and Peter's life, Dom talks about how our vision means nothing if Jesus is not the centre of it.