Together Church Hobart

Jesus suggested that there are two types of people in this world. There are people who hear and discuss ideas, and those who put his words into practice. Daniel Sih continues his series on "A Life Well Lived" by teaching us how to hear and follow God's voice in everyday life. We can practice the words of Jesus by identifying kairos moments, and by walking the learning circle as a community.

Jesus gave us an important mission: "Go into all the world and make disciples." The word disciple ('mathetes' in Greek) appears 269 times in the New Testament, and is central for those who follow Jesus. But what is a disciple? And how do we embrace the practices of the discipleship today? In this talk, Daniel Sih unpacks the D-Word, providing both practical and theological foundations, to help us...

We all want to experience the good life, but what does it mean to live well in practice? How do we make decisions about what to do, and not do, in a hyper-consumer culture? In this series we explore life, discipleship, and how to live joyfully in the way of Jesus. Come and begin this journey, towards life, peace, and abundance! (Speaker Daniel Sih)

Mary the mother of Jesus, in a moment of great joy, sang a song to God: Magnificat anima mea Dominum (my soul magnifies the Lord). This was her response to an encounter with the living God. At Christmas, we celebrate that God came to earth and became like us. We rejoice that he is near… not just back then, but also today.

Research shows that gratitude is good for the soul, but how can you be thankful when life is hard, your community is broken, or the world around you is burning? In this talk, Daniel Sih shares a number of stories from the life of Jesus, exploring the value of practice, and encounter, as we seek to live lives of thankfulness. 

Freedom is an ultimate value in our culture, yet do we really understand what personal freedom really is? In this talk, Matt Bain discusses the history of freedom, the drawback of freedom, and the danger of seeing ourselves as the architects of our own lives. He also helps us to consider ways to journey from hyper-individualism towards community.

Jesus was the archetype leader. As part of the Great Commission, he invites us to follow his words, his works and his ways. In this talk, Craig Ogden from PlentyLife Church shares some of his stories about following Jesus into mission, in the outer suburbs of Melbourne.

Few of us think of hospitality as a skill to master, yet the scriptures suggest that we are to “practice hospitality,” just as we would a musical instrument. In this training, Daniel Sih provides us with instructional tips and insights to help us practice hospitality. Do we create a warm and generous environment? Do we know how to form predictable patterns? Do we measure the spiritual temperature?...

Anyone can throw a dinner party, yet it takes a miracle to desire to have strangers, and indeed the unlovable, in your home. In this talk, Jared Khu describes how hospitality transformed his life, and the life of others, in China and Tasmania. Such hospitality, in the way of Jesus, has the capacity to transform the host, the stranger, and the unloveable.

Eating as neighbours is an expression of the Great Commission. As we share a meal with friends, we connect at a deeper level, and create space for God to move.  In the words of Ryan Cook: "The table is a powerful symbol of a world put right. At the table you look people in the eyes. The surface of the table is level. It creates an environment whereby you reach your hands into the same pot, take fr...

What is the heart behind radical hospitality? Why do we open our homes, our tables and our lives to others? In this talk, Daniel Sih unpacks the story of Jesus turning water into wine. Why did Jesus turn water into wine, providing 100 litres of Pinot Noir to a party that was already pissed? The answer has something to do with the Kingdom of God, where things that are ordinary become extra-ordinary...

For many of us, apprenticeship to Jesus is a long and windy journey, rather than a sudden, miraculous transformation. To use a biblical analogy, it is more like the Road to Emmaus than it is Damascus! In this podcast, Andy Goodacre compares our journey with that of the disciples on the Road to Emmaus. He outlines six practical lessons to help us grow as apprentices of Jesus.

What happens when a group of ordinary people eat and drink together, once a week, in the name of Jesus? The answer might surprise you… especially when God provides the wine! In this second talk on radical hospitality, Daniel Sih explains the importance of “meating” together as believers, as an expression of communion. He shares his experience of God providing 48-bottles of premium Barossa Valley w...

“The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’” (Luke 7: 34) In Luke’s Gospel, according to Robert Karris, Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal. He ate, and drank, and spent time with all the wrong people. And it surprised everyone! In this first talk in our Radical Hospitality series,...

Everyone needs a Star Trek ray gun, don’t they? But what does this have to do with light and dark? In this sermon, Tim Piesse from Crossway Baptist Church (Melbourne) speaks to us about the journey from light to dark. In Jesus, who is the light of the world, we also become light. View website

The digital age is upon us. Our phones, tablets and smart watches transform the way we live, work and rest, for better and for worse. What does it mean for us to rest in the digital age, in a culture of constant connectivity? What do the scriptures have to say about technology, and how might we rethink our habits to engage deeply in Sabbath rest? View website

"I need more rest in my life. But how do I start?” In this practical talk, we outline a best-practice framework to help you plan and practice a weekly day of rest. Sabbath Workbook View presenter's slides  or visit website

In today’s world, many of us feel tired, stretched & disoriented. Yet Jesus brings us hope. This talk describes what it means to find freedom in rest, providing theological insights & practical examples of what it means to Sabbath in a progressive, secular society. View slides View website

Life is busy & cluttered. There are more tasks & more activities than we can possibly complete each day. What might it look like if we were to stop working, wanting, & worrying for a full day each week? This talk focuses on the weekly rhythm of sabbath. It outlines a theology & the gift of sabbath & encourages us to begin our own journey towards a sabbath rest! Visit our website

In 1971, an English film crew filmed a homeless man, in the London underground, singing a song about Jesus. He was destitute, yet seemed to exhibit peace in spite of his circumstances. Easter is a time for peace. Yet is it possible to experience joy & peace in spite of our circumstances? Visit our website

We live in an age of anxiety. In this talk, Sarah Deutscher from RED Church in Melbourne, shares her insights about neuroscience, the brain, and the impact of thoughts and behaviours on our emotional well-being. She draws parallels between what science is discovering about our brain, and what the bible says about renewing our minds. View slides here

“Speed. I am speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am lightning!” Our culture is busy & tired. Like the Disney character Lightning McQueen, we avoid taking regular pit stops & end up feeling empty. If we are to regain a sense of balance, & rhythm, we will need to imitate the patterns of Christ & Creation, each day, each week, & each year. This is the second sermon on the Rhythms of Rest....

“Come to me, all who are weary & burdened, & I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28) This is an amazing promise from Jesus, isn’t it? But is it really possible to experience deep rest & inner peace, when we are relentlessly busy? This sermon helps us to re-think the meaning of rest in an age of anxiety. View slides here.