Family Worship

Today's episode is based on a question - what (or who) is the most precious thing in your life? It's not an easy question to answer, but there will be times in our lives when we need to decide what is the most important or precious thing we possess.  What would you miss most if it wasn't there? In the book of Matthew chapter 13, Jesus tells two short stories that relate to this topic - storie...

Our message today centres around one word - propitiation.  It's probably not a word that you have used recently or have though about much, but the concept of propitiation is incredibly important to those who follow Jesus. At its core, the word propitiation just means the turning away of anger - and in the Christian context it relates to the mercy shown to humanity by God through the death of...

Our message today comes from chapter 18 in the Gospel of Matthew, commonly known as The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. It's a story about forgiveness, mercy and a reminder that holding onto grudges, withholding forgiveness or refusing to show mercy to others contradicts the grace we receive from our Heavenly Father. Rev. Lorraine Lynch is the priest-in-charge at The Church of the Resurrection...

What do you think is worth working for?  What is it that drives you, what do you put your energy into and why do you do it? Today Russell Williams brings us a message from John chapter 6 - just after Jesus feeds the 5000.  In this passage Jesus instructs his followers to prioritise eternal life over temporary, physical satisfaction. It's a passage where Jesus commends their exertion, but...

What do you think of when you picture a handman?  Is it an unrenovated house, with dozens of unfinished projects underway?  Or perhaps it's of a shed full of new and unused tools? For many of us, the stereotype of the handyman is not someone who finishes projects - but the good news is that God isn't a handyman.  He doesn't abandon half finished work or lose interest in people.&nbsp...

How can we find contentment in ourselves and the person we have been created to be?  These days it so hard to get lost in comparisons, with social media showing life's highlight reels. Today's message comes from Sandy Oswald, a counsellor and psychotherapist, and host of the Rise 96.5 podcast 'So Many Answers'. In this message you'll discover some simple ways to find happiness and contentment...

Who is my neighbour?  This is the question that gives rise to the parable of Jesus known as The Good Samaritan. You probably know this story well, but you may not have it heard it preached quite like this before. It's honest, real and raw; and comes to us today from Paul Clark. You may know Paul Clark as Rise 96.5's At The Top Guy, but Paul is also a minister in the Uniting Church, and the De...

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures! Have you ever had a moment in life where you asked yourself - 'how did I get here?' In Luke chapter 15 we hear the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin and a lost son. In this edition of Family Worship, Andy Heuser from Hillsong Brisbane looks at the famous story of the prodigal son, and how it reflects the love of our Heavenly Father....

Today on Family Worship, we're exploring one of the most life-changing truths of the Christian faith: that we are deeply loved by God. More than just a theological concept, God's love is personal, unwavering, and transformative. Our special guest is Tamara Courtice, women's pastor at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church on Brisbane's northside. In this message, Tamara unpacks what it means to truly...

What are you known for?  Are you known for your culinary skills, your prowess with technology, or perhaps you love the sound and the look of a classic car. In 1 Peter chapter 3, Peter gives us some very simple and clear guidelines as to how we share the hope we have in Jesus. Today's guest minister is Duncan Barlow of the Indonesian and Multicultural Presbyterian Church , who will unpack how...

In this edition of Family Worship, we explore the remarkable story of Ruth; a book that reveals God's faithfulness and redeeming grace through ordinary people. Against a backdrop of loss, loyalty, and uncertainty, Ruth's devotion to Naomi leads her to Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer who restores hope and provides a future. Their relationship beautifully illustrates the theme of redemption, pointing beyon...

Today on Family Worship we're diving into one of the parables of Jesus that highlights how God's Kingdom starts small and silently transforms everything from within. The parable of the yeast (or leaven) is a short teaching where Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to yeast that a woman mixes into a large batch of flour until it rises, and is recorded in both the Gospels of Matthew (13:33) and Luk...

Whether you're just starting out on your faith journey, or are a seasoned traveller on the road, it's highly likely that you've asked yourself 'is there any point to all this?' Today's message comes from Reverend Neil Storey from the Noosa Coastal Uniting Church on the Sunshine Coast. Rev. Storey looks at the themes of two passages; one from Matthew 5 (salt and light), and one from Isaiah 58 (holi...

We all have influence - in fact, you probably have more influence than you think.  The power of influence can be both positive and negative, and today's message asks the question 'who influences you, and who do you influence?' Today's message comes from Pastor Matt Prater of New Hope Church Brisbane. New Hope meet every Sunday afternoon at 4pm in the Rivercity facility at 59 Settlement Rd, Th...

Today on the podcast we have a very special message from Sister Mel Dwyer about being open to the will of God in our lives. Sister Mel is part of the Canossian Daughters of Charity , having served as a missionary in education in the African nation of Malawi, as well as being elected to the General Chapter of the Canossian Daughters of Charity in Rome.  As part of this role, Sr Mel helps...

In this week's edition of Family Worship, Isaac Smith from Alpha Youth Australia , shares how we are called to connect with the next generation and how Jesus provides guidance to do so.  Find out more about running Alpha Youth in your church's youth group or youth ministry at www.alpha.org.au/run/youth/ Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts, or at  rise965.com/...

Have you ever felt like the culture we live in doesn't affirm your faith or encourage you in your spiritual walk? In this episode of Family Worship, we're diving into the book of Daniel, and the famous story of Daniel in the lion's den. We are looking at how we can live and work for God’s glory in a culture that doesn’t always respect that.  You see, Daniel was an outsid...

If you've been through a challenging season in your life, you probably know that at some point that season will come to pass. In today's episode, we hear from Donna Todd, who has a special word of encouragement for those seasons. Donna Todd is part of the leadership team at the North Brisbane Salvos in Taigum. North Brisbane Salvos meet every Sunday at 9:30am.  For more information you can vi...

As a boy in Darwin, Allan Quak found himself on a light plane that had flown into a tropical thunderstorm.  When he asked, how they would get out of the storm despite not being able to see anything, the three licensed pilots on board all gave the same answer - trust the instruments. In today's episode of Family Worship, Allan Quak from Bible Society Australia brings us a message on trusting G...

In this edition of Family Worship, Adam Schoenmaker from Oasis Church in Bray Park speaks into the danger of distractions.  Doing things for Jesus can never replace being with Jesus, serving Jesus is good and right but knowing Jesus is even better. If you want to see Jesus' face, you must kneel at His feet. Oasis Church meets every Sunday at 8am, 10am (this service also streamed online) and 6...

Today is the final day of Chaplaincy Week 2026, and to wrap up a fantastic week of recognising chaplains in our community, we welcome Artie Shepherd - chaplain for the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Heat. From Romans 15:10, Artie shares the importance of love and how we can love on others in our everyday lives. Discover more Rise 96.5 podcasts wherever you listen to...

Would you deliberately trade places with someone if it meant things would be worse for you? In this message, Lawrence Claire reflects on the word 'substitution', and what it means when someone or something takes our place. Lawrence Claire is the minister of Wilston Presbyterian Church, who meet every Sunday at 9:30am. You can find out more details about Wilston Presbyterian Church at their website...

Today is Pentecost Sunday - a day that is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. In this message Jo Hayes reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit and the significance of Pentecost Sunday. Jo is a parishioner of St Stephen's Cathedral in the Brisbane CBD, and a travelling evangelist and speaker.&...

Forgiving somebody can be one of the most difficult things we do.  It's not easy to offer forgiveness to someone who has hurt us. But when we forgive, we can experience peace in our soul and can move on from bitterness and resentment. Today's message comes from Chris Podlich who is the pastor of Beyond Church in Griffin. Chris will look at a system he calls the cycle of forgiveness and how th...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums and those in mothering roles!  Today is a special message just for Mother's Day, and a reminder just how powerful a mother's prayers are. Our message comes from Tamara Courtice, who is on the pastoral team at Bridgeman Baptist Community Church on Brisbane's north side.  Bridgeman Baptist is a church that is passionate about Jesus and their local communi...