The Heights Church Podcast

This sermon is focused on Romans 3:18–29 unpacking which is the heart of the gospel: humanity’s universal sin, the law’s role in revealing that sin, and the righteousness of God revealed in Jesus. Paul shows that justification comes not by works but by grace through faith, made possible by Christ’s costly redemption. The episode explains how God remains both just and the justifier, urges listeners...

This sermon focuses on Matthew 1:18–25 and explores how Jesus steps into the mess of our world by humbling himself in the manger. Through the stories of Joseph and Mary, the message highlights mercy, responsibility, and God’s invitation to join his work of restoration. Celebrate the truth that you don’t have to fix your life before coming to God; instead, follow Jesus’ example of humility and move...

In this Heights Church message we read Malachi's rebuke of priests who give God the leftovers, and hear the promise of a messenger who will prepare the way. The sermon links Malachi's warning to John the Baptist and shows how Jesus becomes the perfect, acceptable offering on our behalf. Listeners are invited to reflect on what they offer God—time, money, obedience—and to respond from gratitude and...

This episode shares three short stories that reveal the heart of Christmas: God coming in person to rescue humanity; a king who gives up everything to become one of the people; and a poor woman's refusal that reminds us to accept Jesus as we are. The central message is simple — Jesus came for the imperfect, offering forgiveness, friendship, and new life without waiting for us to be worthy. The epi...

This episode reflects on Joshua 1:1–9 and the repeated biblical call to "be strong and courageous," showing how God's presence empowers us amid real threats. David defines courage as "having the strength and the will to do what needs to be done," explains that courage coexists with fear, and points to examples from Scripture and life. The message emphasizes the church’s role in giving courage thro...

This episode reflects on Colossians 4 and challenges listeners to recognize that their ministry is a gift from the Lord, given for the sake of Christ and the church. It encourages believers to step up, use their God-given strengths, and support one another through times of change. The message emphasizes perseverance, prayer, unity, and speaking with grace to outsiders, urging the Heights Church co...

This episode explores Colossians 3:1–17, focusing on how believers live out their identity in Christ. Paul’s message calls followers to abandon old habits, put on virtues like compassion and patience, and let the peace and word of Christ shape daily life. The sermon emphasizes practical, community-based holiness—how setting the mind on things above changes relationships, work, and ordinary actions...

This episode explores Acts 3:1-10, where Peter and John — on an otherwise ordinary day — heal a man lame from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful. The sermon shows how the Holy Spirit opened the disciples' eyes, turning routine into miracle and prompting people to praise God. The host challenges listeners to have eyes to see and faith to act: ordinary Christians are called to be available to...

Rob shares his life story — born into poverty in apartheid South Africa, raised in children's homes, and shaped by violence and addiction. He recounts a career in security and counter-terrorism that led to work with Qantas, then a fall into homelessness and addiction in King’s Cross, and finally recovery through Wayside Chapel and faith found while incarcerated. Now part of the Heights Church comm...

In this episode the pastor unpacks Colossians 2, urging believers to remain rooted in Jesus, build their lives on Him, and recognize that Christ alone is sufficient for salvation and daily life. He warns against four dangers—human philosophy, legalism, mysticism, and asceticism—and calls listeners to true discipleship through Scripture, the Spirit, inward heart change, and overflowing thankfulness...

This episode concludes the Hosea series by examining Israel’s refusal to rely on God, their turn to destructive substitutes, and the dangers of an ‘always-self-help’ mindset. Despite national failure and spiritual hardening, the message points to hope in God’s saving love through Jesus, urging prayer, repentance, and dependence on the one true Helper.

This episode walks through Colossians 1:15-20, showing Jesus as the visible image of the invisible God—Creator, Sustainer, and supreme Head of the church. It explains how all things were made through and for Christ, how the cross brings reconciliation, and applies these truths to everyday life by urging listeners to make Christ first, find identity and purpose in Him, and trust His sustaining peac...

Today we unpack Matthew 6:19–34. We want to store up eternal treasures, fix our focus on God’s kingdom, and trust God instead of living in anxiety about money, food, or clothes. We start with a powerful plane-side encounter with Jessica that illustrates how simple gratitude, honest witness, and God’s guidance can lead someone from darkness to life and a transformed heart.

This episode reflects on 2 Timothy 3:10–13 and tells the inspiring story of Helen Bahani, an Eritrean Christian who endured imprisonment for refusing to renounce her faith. Drawing parallels with Paul’s final instructions to Timothy, the sermon emphasizes that the gospel is a gift to be shared with both unbelievers and believers. The message highlights the gospel’s unconditional nature, the call t...

In this episode we explore Leviticus 11 and the call to holiness: why God set Israel apart, how Jesus fulfills the law, and what holiness looks like for us today. Using personal stories about music, football, and health, the speaker explains sanctification, the role of the Holy Spirit, and practical ways to live a holy, distinct life that draws others to God.

This episode examines Isaiah 6:1-13, recounting Isaiah’s vision of the Lord on His throne, the seraphim’s praise, Isaiah’s awareness of sin, his purification by a live coal, and his commission to speak to a resistant people. The speaker connects that vision to personal encounters with God, the work of the Holy Spirit, the cost of faithful witness, and the urgent call for individuals to seek a genu...

This episode explores our consumer-driven price-tag moments through Jesus' warnings about greed, examining stories like the rich young ruler, the man building bigger barns, and Zacchaeus. It contrasts temporal possessions with eternal treasure and calls listeners to repent, accept Christ, and let God transform greed into generosity.

This episode examines Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, contrasting the broad road that leads to destruction with the narrow gate that leads to life. The speaker warns against false prophets and empty religious activity, emphasizing that true salvation comes through a personal relationship with Jesus, not mere orthodoxy, emotion, or service. Listeners are challenged to examine their foundation—whether t...

Music. You're listening to a teaching from the Heights Church, Sydney, Australia. We hope that through this message you will be encouraged and grow in your faith and trust in Jesus. If you are in the Sydney area, be sure to visit us in person at Hornsby Heights, Sydney, Australia. You can find out more about the Heights by visiting our website at theheights.org.au. This episode centers on John 13:...

This episode explores Exodus 23:20–30 and the theme of God’s promises unfolding "little by little." It encourages listeners to trust God’s pace, embrace the unseen work of faith, and remain available and obedient through seasons of discomfort and preparation. Through Scripture and practical examples, the message reminds us that growth, readiness, and blessing often come gradually as we respond in...

In this episode we read Romans 12:1–8 and are challenged by David Reay to be "thermostats" — not simply reflecting the world but actively shaping it by offering ourselves as living sacrifices. Paul’s call to nonconformity is presented as whole‑of‑life worship. The message also explores sober self‑assessment, the balance of humility and worth in Christian identity, and how God equips us with gifts...

This episode explores the Apostle Paul’s hardships—beatings, shipwrecks, near-death—and how God’s comfort (the Paraclete) sustained him. It shows how suffering refines faith, how believers are called to comfort one another, and the power of prayer and community in sustaining missions. Tony Edwards using stories from Paul, David, and modern missionaries, the message encourages steadfast trust in Go...

Welcome to the Heights Church podcast. Today, we dive into the profound messages found in Zechariah 4 and Luke 13, exploring the themes of faith, small beginnings, and the unseen work of God. Chris Eagles will help us discover how Zechariah's vision encourages us not to despise the small things and how Jesus' healing of a crippled woman on the Sabbath challenges social norms. We also reflect on 1...

Join us in this compelling episode of the Heights Church podcast as we delve into the profound teachings from the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Discover the transformative power of compassion and how it extends beyond mere pity to become an active force of change in our fast-paced world. Explore what it means to truly see and respond to the needs around us, being guided by the ex...

Welcome to the Heights Church Podcast. In this episode, we dive into Romans 12:1-2, exploring the transformative journey of knowing Christ and growing in Him. Join us as we reflect on the Holy Spirit's role in renewing our minds against the tide of consumerism. Discover how to cultivate contentment amidst a world promoting relentless accumulation and how true fulfillment lies in trusting Jesus abo...