The Port Church Messages

Matt continues on our series on the seven I AM's focusing on I AM The Light of the World, highlighting how God is the only source of truth and guidance.

Ben highlights how the seven I AM's are about God wanting us to know and respond to him. The Message then focuses on I AM The Bread of Life.

This Week Julie shares with us about finding rest in God. She connects our personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed to God's desire for close relationship with us. She highlights how he came to set us free, how he seeks to be present in our life, and how our overwhelm is an opportunity to discover more of who he is.

This week Ben shares with us on the Holy Spirit. He shares the important role the Holy Spirit plays in our life and faith. He shares what grieves the Holy Spirit and how to listen and respond to the Holy Spirit.

This week, Emily shares with us how to follow God at his pace. She reminds us that God works on his own timing, and that we can't force the "rush" of our lives into his plan. She gives us 5 points to align ourselves with that timing. 1: Prioritise God 2: It's ok to say no 3: It's ok to say yes 4: Balance is important 5: Slow down

As a Guest Speaker, Steve Woods shares about being "Poised" with God. He shares with us how God is "hovering above our situations" and is waiting for us, always ready for when we come to him. He also shares about how we should be ready for what he wants to do in our lives.

Ben shares God wants us to come to him. He explains that God came to us, so that we could come to him. We're encouraged to find peace and rest in him, because we can come to him

This week, Benito finishes our series on Grace, highlighting its transformative power in our lives. We also say a special thank you and goodbye to Benito and Emily as they move to their new church.

Ben explores why we give gifts at Christmas, connecting the story of Christmas to God's everlasting gift of grace and eternal life. He specifically explores what grace is.

In our series on The Lord's Prayer, Benito Covers "Lead us not into Temptation". He highlights that even through our trials and temptations, God promises to deliver us from them. He emphasises wholehearted trust and reliance on Him

In our continued series on Prayer, Ben shares on the fourth part of the Lord's Prayer. He shares on "Forgive our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us". Highlighting God's kingdom of forgiveness, and how important it is to forgive others like God forgives us.

Continuing our series on Prayer, Dan shares on the third part of the Lord's Prayer. He shares on "Give us our Daily Bread". We reflect on how it's calling us to a posture of trust, leading to us relying on him for all our needs.

This week Lois, Kathy and Jackie share with us the significance and importance of prayer in their lives and their relationship with God. They each give powerful encouragements drawing from their personal experiences.

Julie continues on our series on prayer, focusing on the second part: "Thy Kingdom Come" She explores how we should focus on God's will, keep our faith in his decisions, and not lose our hope and faith when God does not answer the way we want.

In our continued series on prayer, Emily focuses on the first line of the Lord's Prayer. We explore the Father-Child like relationship we have with God. Emily shares how God wants us to be persistent in our prayers, like a child can be with their parents.

Ben shares with us the meaning of prayer in the Bible, and what it means for our relationship with God

Tony Ling shares a message of great encouragement in a time when our world is so conflicted. Listen as we discover how we can trust our God who is full of love and power.

Emily Shares with us about positioning ourselves for God's deliverance, demonstrating with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as well Daniel in the lion's den.

Benito reminds us that God is able to transform, wether that be external factors, and/or our own lives.

Damian highlights that God is Able, even when we don't have the faith to see his working. He also gives 6 steps to help us strengthen our faith.

Emily shares what the Bible says about Teaching & Admonishing, and how we are to apply them in our lives.

Dan shares what is means to be a Christian, highlighting the role God's love plays in our relationship with him.

Steve reminds us that true hospitality starts with a clean heart not a clean home. Bonus material includes a communion message from Vicki woods.

Juanita & Hamish share from 1 Thes 5:15 around what it means to do good to each other, bringing their own unique and encouraging perspective to the passage.

David reminds us of the importance of kindness and compassion in the life of a follower of Jesus.