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STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWIn some stages and seasons of life, we find ourselves facing unexpected challenges, difficulties and pain. How does God show his faithfulness in these circumstances and how do we respond to him in hard times?This week, guest speaker, Sally Agostino, will join us and share some wisdom from the Bible about how we navigate times of trial in life.SERMON SERIES‘Standalone’ SeriesSCRIPTUREJames 1:2-4; Romans 8:18; Isaiah 41:10.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWWhen God looks at our world, what does he see? What does he want to see? What role does he want us to play in that vision?In this final week of our ‘Lost and Found’ series, Chris Danes will help us consider God’s big picture for this world he created and explore our part in God’s plan.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found: Being Shaped by God’s Heart for the Lost’’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTURELuke 11:15-32; Revelation 3:16-17; Matthew 26:18-20; Romans 10:13-15; 1 Peter 3:15-16.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWWhen we look at our lives and people around us, what do we see?Maybe a better question is, ‘what does God see?’.In this third week of the ‘Lost and Found’ series, Micah Evans will help us consider our everyday lives through God’s eyes to help us recognise opportunities we may otherwise miss.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTUREMatthew 20:29-34; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 110; Jeremiah 24:5-6.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWFor many of us, the words ‘I once was lost, but now am found’ represent our own story in one way or another.In this message, Bill Brown will help us reflect on the significance of this truth and how it can change the trajectory of our lives into the futureSERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 2/4)SCRIPTURE1 Timothy 1:1-17

LOST AND FOUND: SHARING GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWPeople have a lot of different perceptions of God – that he’s angry or distant.  That he’s irrelevant or old-fashioned.  But some of the most striking pictures Jesus shared of the Father is that he’s searching.  He’s searching for the lost.Why is that so important and what does it mean for us today?In this first week of our ‘Lost and Found’ series, Mike Riddell will help us get to know this God who seeks the lost.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTURE—

STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWOur lives can feel pretty ordinary at times. Even as followers of Jesus, change can seem so slow.It can feel like not much is happening inside. We can wonder, 'Am I really any different to others who don’t have a faith in Jesus? Am I really being changed?'Paul the apostle writes in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that we are being transformed into Christ’s image.Today we will consider what that means and how we can live with boldness and freedom as a result.SERMON SERIESStandalone MessageSCRIPTURE2 Corinthians 3:18

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) Good news – the King is alive! After Jesus’ death on the cross, it seemed like hope for the promised kingdom was lost. Yet 3 days later, the tomb was found empty.Why is this good news? What does this mean for us today and how might it change the way we live?Join us for our special Easter Sunday services as we celebrate our living king, Jesus.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWHow can a day which remembers the death of a king ever be called ‘good’?Yet the events of what we know as Good Friday changed the shape of the world.Join us for this special Easter service as we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and its significance for us all.SERMON SERIES‘Easter 2025’ Series (Message 1/2)SCRIPTUREIsaiah 53:4-5a; 5b-6; Mark 15:34; Luke 23:39-42; 1 John 1:9.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWHow do we experience the Kingdom of God here on earth?  What is it like?  How do we know we’re part of it?This week, Mandy Stark will take a look at one of Jesus’ conversations which holds some clues for us all.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 6/6)SCRIPTURE—

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWWhen Jesus proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God, it was accompanied by all sorts of miracles and healings and wonders.  It would have looked pretty incredible.  But then Jesus started talking about how he was going to die.How could death and suffering fit in with something that’s meant to be ‘good news’?This week, Andy Mitchell will help us understand the good news and how it may be different than we might think.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 5/6)SCRIPTUREMark 8:22-28; 27-30; 31-34; 35-38; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWDuring Jesus’ ministry, the Jewish people wondered if he was the Messiah they’d been waiting for - the one who would bring long-awaited change.But there were others from outside of Judaism who wondered if Jesus could offer them hope too. How did Jesus respond to them?This week Chris Danes will explore an unusual interaction from Jesus’ life and help us better understand why it still represents good news.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 3/6)SCRIPTUREMark 7:24-30; Matthew 15:22-23a; Romans 1:16

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWWhen Jesus wandered towns and cities telling people the good news about the Kingdom of God, he built a team around him who he trained to do the same.What did he ask them to do and how did they actually do it?Are followers of Jesus today still called to do the same?This week, Mike Riddell will look at the opportunities for us to participate in the Kingdom of God today.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 3/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:14b-15; 3:13-15; 16-19; 6:6b-7; 8-11; 12-13.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWAccording to Jesus, the good news is that the Kingdom of God has drawn near.So, what is the Kingdom of God like?  This week, Tim Dyer will explore how Jesus himself described the Kingdom of God and how it can impact our approach to everyday life.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 2/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:14-15; 4:26-29, 30-32; Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 145:13; Matthew 28:19-20.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWIn the Gospel of Mark, it says that Jesus ‘proclaimed the good news’ – so what was the ‘good news’ according to Jesus? Is it still good news for us today?Join us as Mike Riddell begins our new sermon series in the Gospel of Mark, as we explore the life and message of Jesus.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ Series (Week 1/6)SCRIPTUREMark 1:1; Genesis 1:1; Mark 1:1-15.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWMany of us love the idea of sabbath – a day of real rest every week – but we can’t figure out how to make it work in our lives. In this final week of our series on the practice of Sabbath, we will hear from a panel of people who have been exploring sabbath in their own lives and hear what has worked for them, what hasn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 5/5)SCRIPTUREMatthew 9:36-38; John 10:1-21; Psalm 23:1-6.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn a world which glorifies and worships busyness, accomplishment and wealth, choosing to ‘switch off’ for one day a week can seem crazy.  But what if the choice to do so is how we resist the tide and ‘fight back’ against systems that may not work for our good?This week, Chris Danes will explore how the practice of sabbath can empower us in ways we may never have expected.SCRIPTURELuke 4:16-18a; 18b-21; Deuteronomy 5:15;17-18; Deuteronomy 5:12-14; Romans 12:1-2.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn the chaos of things, sometimes what we need the most is pattern and rhythm.  But how do we create rhythm in our lives when it often feels like so much is beyond our control?This week, Chris Danes will help us better understand our need for Rhythm, and how the practice of Sabbath can help.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 3/5)SCRIPTUREGenesis 1:5; 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:6-8.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWMany of us are tired and crave rest, but don’t know where or how to find it.  There’s always more to do, more to watch, more to think about…and the idea of stopping seems impossible.  Yet that might be exactly what our bodies, minds and souls crave.  Jesus did it…what might happen if we learned to stop too?Join us this week as Chris Danes introduces us to the practice of Sabbath and explores how something so ancient may be more relevant than ever.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series – Practice 1 (Week 2/5)SCRIPTUREMatthew 11:28-30; Exodus 20:8-10; Mark 2:20-28; Proverbs 3:5-6; Genesis 2:2-3.

SABBATH: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 1 OVERVIEWIn a world which is demanding increasingly more of our time, energy and attention, many of us find ourselves wondering if there’s a different way.  Is there a better, more life-giving way to approach our days and weeks?  How do we make more space for Jesus to transform and shape us?As a church, over the next three years, we are going to be exploring some ancient practices which Christians through history have worked into the rhythms of their lives, and which Jesus himself modelled.Join us as Chris Danes helps us better understand this journey we’re undertaking and why we believe it could be so transformative for us individually and as a church family.SERMON SERIES‘Practising the Way of Jesus’ Series (Week 1/5) SCRIPTUREJohn 14; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 4:18-19.

PICTURES OF JESUS OVERVIEWLiving in the West, in nations built on Christian values, we can sometimes forget just how revolutionary Jesus’ teachings were.  In his time, they were downright shocking to those around him.Is Jesus’ still counter-cultural?  If so, what does that mean for those who follow him?Join us a Mandy Stark wraps up our series ‘Pictures of Jesus’ by exploring the Jesus who wasn’t afraid to stand out from the culture around him.SERMON SERIES‘Pictures of Jesus’ Series (Week 5/5)SCRIPTUREJohn 4:8-51, 52, 53-57, 60-61; 6:35; Matthew 5:1-12; 5:6; Jeremiah 16:16; John 6:68; Psalm 84:11.