ASSEMBLE Church

Culture tells us to follow our hearts, trust our gut and "do you" — but how's that working out? In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Dom O'Connell reminds us that Peter's letter was written to a people, not a person. God isn't building a collection of isolated individuals; He is building a spiritual household — an oikos, a dynasty — out of living stones, with Jesus as the cornerstone that every...

Pastor Lilly Brightwell shares a powerful journey through the life of Samson, a man uniquely called and anointed yet undone by lacking personal boundaries and self-control. This sermon challenges us to consider how formation—the building of internal walls—supports our discipleship and spiritual walk. Through Samson’s story, we learn the importance of spiritual, emotional, and moral boundaries. Pas...

In this sermon, Pastor Alex Brompton explores the profound reasons behind why God often makes us wait. Using vivid stories—from climbing fences in Croatia to the slow building of ministries in New York—he shows us that God’s timing is about cultivating patience, character, and lasting purpose, rather than quick fixes or shortcuts. Pastor Alex encourages us to embrace the journey of patient growth,...

In 'Speak Life To Dry Bones,' Pastor Siân Wade challenges us to see, feel, and respond to the brokenness in our communities through the power of our words and God’s transformative spirit. Drawing from Ezekiel 37 and Proverbs 18:21, she reminds us that our tongues hold the power of life and death, calling us to speak hope and renewal where despair seems to prevail. Pastor Siân shares poignant stori...

In 'Work Still Matters,' Pastor Dom O'Connell explores the biblical truth that work and diligent contribution are part of God's original design for humanity. Far from being a burden caused by the fall, work is our purposeful way to serve, grow, and participate in God's creation. This sermon roots wisdom in Scripture, highlighting Proverbs and the life of Jesus as the ultimate example of perfect di...

In 'They Almost Missed The Rescue,' Pastor Dom O'Connell takes us on a journey through the Easter story, tracing its roots from humanity's brokenness in Genesis to the profound revelation found on the road to Emmaus. We see how the disciples had all the information about Jesus’ resurrection but needed a deeper revelation that came through an intimate encounter with Christ. The sermon challenges us...

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor Dom O'Connell explores the dramatic shift of the crowd’s attitude during Holy Week—from welcoming Jesus as king to calling for His crucifixion. Through the story of Pilate’s tense encounter with Jesus, he challenges us to examine where our faith stands: Are we crowd-pleasers or truth-seekers? As we enter a week set apart, we’re invited to break free fro...

In today’s message, Susannah Thackray explores God’s longing to dwell with His people, tracing the story from the tabernacle in Exodus to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in us today. She encourages us to see that God’s glory doesn’t just fill buildings but lives through each of us, transforming the ordinary into something holy and purposeful. Through heartfelt reflection and practical e...

In 'Together For Glory,' Pastor Alex Brompton calls us to embrace our identity as members of God’s household, moving beyond hyper-individualism towards authentic community. He challenges the culture of 'me, myself, and I,' urging us to live out our faith in relationship, sharpened together by the Holy Spirit and unified by Christ, the cornerstone. This message reminds us that church is not a club...

In this powerful message "Home For Glory," Pastor Dom O'Connell explores 1 Corinthians 3:10–16 to reveal how our lives are the temple where God’s Spirit dwells. Using the metaphor of building construction, he challenges us to evaluate the foundation and materials we use to build our spiritual lives. Jesus Christ is the only true foundation, and obedience to His Word is the solid rock on which last...

We often ask, *“What is my purpose?”* and rush to our gifts, careers, or what makes us happy for the answer. In **“Built For Glory”**, Pastor Dom O’Connell takes us back to Scripture to show that our deepest purpose is not something we invent, but something we receive. From Genesis 1 we see that we are created, intentionally, in the image of God—set apart from the rest of creation to reflect who H...

In “Christ At The Centre”, Pastor Alex Brompton walks through Galatians 6:14–16 to show that our deepest identity is not built on what we do, what we own, or what others say, but on what Jesus has done at the cross. Using simple images—from ID badges to a warped reflection in a spoon—he exposes how easily our sense of self can be distorted by success, failure, mood, or season of life. This message...

On Vision Sunday, Pastor Dom encouraged Assemble Church to reflect on where we've been, where we are now, and where we're going. Celebrating God's faithfulness through growth, generosity, and experimentation, we looked at the real numbers that tell the story of a vibrant, mission-focused church family. The word for 2026 is 'Ownership'—not just of a physical building, but of the Great Commission an...

This week in our Galatians series, we explored Paul's bold declaration that we are justified by faith alone—not by following the law. Pastor Samantha O'Connell unpacked the meaning of 'justified', challenging us to move away from self-effort and toward a transforming relationship with Jesus. It’s not about ticking religious boxes; it’s about trusting the One who has already done it all. We journey...