City on a Hill Geelong

Multiplication

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100

The mission of Jesus always moves outward. We will finish by exploring how the Spirit empowers the church to raise leaders, plant communities, and carry the gospel further.

Sermon by Andrew Grills

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

As we open the Scriptures, we look to Christ and ask God to move among us again, bringing fresh wind and fresh fire to our hearts, equipping us with spiritual gifts, and empowering us for the mission of Jesus.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Witness

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1100

The Spirit gives courage to speak and display the good news. We look at how God equips his people to bear witness with clarity, compassion, and boldness.

Sermon by Alex Bui

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Presence

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1100

From the temple to the gathered church, God longs to dwell with his people. We will look at how the Spirit uses some spiritual gifts to reveal God’s presence to his people.

Sermon by Andrew Grills

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Formation

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +1100

The Spirit shapes who we are becoming. This week we will consider how spiritual gifts form us into Christlikeness and grow the church in maturity.

Preacher:

Sermon by Matt Keller

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Love

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100

The church is called to be people who display the love of Jesus. We will look at how some gifts equip members of our church to tangible show the love of God.

Preacher:

Sermon by Andrew Grills

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Wind & Fire

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100

We begin by laying foundations for understanding the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts. Learning to approach the Spirit with humility, hunger, and trust — not fear, control, or confusion.

Preacher: Sermon by Andrew Grills

This episode is part of Wind & Fire, a teaching series exploring the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/windandfire

Vision Sunday

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This week Andrew Grills preaches from 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 as we look ahead to the year and explore the Vision for City on a Hill Geelong under God's guidance and provision.

Sermon by Andrew Grills

Ehud

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This week we conclude our January series: 'Storyworthy', as we explore a collection of fascinating stories and characters from the pages of the Bible and how they reveal to us the gospel.

This week Harry Wilson preaches from Judges 3:12-30 on Ehud.

Sermon by Harry Wilson

Barnabas

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This week we continue in our January series: 'Storyworthy', as we explore a collection of fascinating stories and characters from the pages of the Bible and how they reveal to us the gospel.

This week Andrew Grills preaches from Acts 11:19-24 on Barnabas.

Sermon by Andrew Grills

The Woman and the Dragon

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This week we continue in our January series: 'Storyworthy', as we explore a collection of fascinating stories and characters from the pages of the Bible and how they reveal to us the gospel.

This week Matt Keller preaches from Revelation 12:1-6 on The Woman and the Dragon.

Sermon by Matt Keller

The Bride of Christ

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +1100

This episode is part of our Stories of Summer teaching series at City on a Hill: Geelong.

Sermon by Dave Chiswell

Christmas Eve - The Search

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +1100

We are all searching. Searching for peace in the pressure of life, purpose in the chaos, love that truly lasts, and hope that endures beyond the moment. We try to find it in many places — in the approval of friends, the success of our careers, the excitement of new experiences, or the comfort of possessions. Yet, no matter how much we accumulate or achieve, something still feels incomplete.

The story of Christmas reminds us that while we have been searching for meaning, God has been searching for us. From the very beginning, He has been pursuing a relationship with us, longing to draw us close. And in Jesus, God stepped into our world — not from a distance, but into our messy, complicated, everyday lives.

Christmas isn’t just a story from the past — it’s a living invitation to encounter the One who makes all things new.

In Jesus, the search is over.

Preacher:

Sermon by Andrew Grills

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/christmas

The Birth

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Sermon by Alex Bui

Christmas isn’t just a story from the past — it’s a living invitation to encounter the One who makes all things new.

In Jesus, the search is over.

Preacher:

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Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/christmas

Crucified

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Beaten, bruised and bloodied – Jesus carries his cross and takes the punishment to put a final end to sin and death for eternity. As Jesus takes his last breath, the temple curtain tears in two and the new covenant has begun.

Bible Reading:

Matthew 27:32-66

Preacher:

Sermon by Matt Keller

This episode is part of The Passion — Season 5 of our teaching series The Kingdom, as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover the good news of Jesus the King.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion

Mocked

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Mocked, betrayed and wrongly accused. Judas feels the weight of his guilt and betrayal of Jesus. Peter denies following Jesus. Ultimately, Jesus is delivered over to Pilate to face the punishment we all deserved.

Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:57-27:31

Preacher:

Sermon by Andrew Grills

This episode is part of The Passion — Season 5 of our teaching series The Kingdom, as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover the good news of Jesus the King.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion

Betrayed

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100

At The Last Supper Jesus instituted the covenant meal with his disciples, prayed in deep anguish at Gethsemane at what he was about to suffer on the cross, and was ultimately betrayed, arrested, and abandoned by his disciples.

Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:1-56

Preacher:

Sermon by Dave Walter

This episode is part of The Passion — Season 5 of our teaching series The Kingdom, as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover the good news of Jesus the King.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion

Judgement

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus warns his followers to be ready for his ultimate return, where he will come back to judge all people and the righteous will inherit eternal life for serving “the least of these,” while the unfaithful face eternal separation.

Bible Passage:

Matthew 25:1-46

Preacher:

Sermon by Jimmy Young

This episode is part of The Passion — Season 5 of our teaching series The Kingdom, as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover the good news of Jesus the King.

Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion

Woe!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:42:00 +1100

Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy, and burdening others with empty religion while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He lamented over Jerusalem’s hardness of heart, expressing God’s love for his people.

Chosen

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus told a parable of a wedding feast, showing that God’s kingdom is open to all who truly respond, not just the outwardly religious. He teaches the greatest commandment – to love God and love others.

Authority

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100

The religious leaders challenged Jesus’ authority as he was teaching in the temple. A parable of true obedience to God and a parable of Israel’s leaders that had rejected God’s messengers, and would ultimately reject His Son.

The King Comes

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A triumphant entry and the turning of tables. Jesus returns to Jerusalem riding on a donkey, before entering the temple and driving out the sellers who had turned a place of worship into a marketplace.

Greatest in the Kingdom

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus compares the greatest in the kingdom to the children who come to Him with curiosity and faith. Those who seem powerless, weak and unimportant and deemed great and worthy of the kingdom of heaven because of Jesus’ power made perfect in their weakness.

The Beginning

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus calls those who follow Him to sacrifice, lay their lives down, and loosen their grip on the treasures in this world. We cannot enter the kingdom with our earthly riches, but instead trust in the eternal riches gifted to us in Jesus.

Listen to Him

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +1100

The Transfiguration becomes a divine spotlight on who Jesus truly is: “This is my beloved Son… listen to him.” The truth of Jesus’ divinity is revealed to the disciples, as they marvel at his glory and authority given to Him by the Father.

The Rebuke

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Peter confesses His love and devotion to Jesus - not just in action but in his heart. Peter is confronted by his fear of Jesus’ foretold suffering. Jesus rebukes him - pointing to His suffering as the path he must take to put an end to sin and death for eternity.

Beware

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Greatness series.

Lord Help Me

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus’ greatness is displayed in his insight into the human heart, and his bold confrontation of religious traditions that nullify God’s word. His greatness is utterly countercultural — a willingness to suffer, to be misunderstood, and to lay down his life.

The Son of God

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus’ miracles and interactions increasingly overturn expectations—not just of the crowds, but of his closest followers. Greatness is displayed in Jesus’ power used to serve and to lay down His life for those he loves.

No One Greater

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

In Jesus, we find a Saviour who redefines what it means to be great — not through status or strength, but through humility, self-denial, and sacrificial love. It begins with the death of John the Baptist whose greatness points to the true and greater One.

Glory is Coming

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Stand Alone Sermons series.

Secret Revelation

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus teaches on the kingdom of heaven in a series of parables such as a treasure found hidden in a field, or a mustard seed that grows into a beautiful tree, or a pearl worth selling everything you have to keep. Will those who seek find hope in the kingdom of God?

That's Enough

Sun, 25 May 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Opposition and evil escalate in a plot to kill Jesus. Signs are demanded by those who have failed to recognise who Jesus is. The end of evil for eternity is foreshadowed. Who will see Jesus as hope for humanity in darkness?

Have You Understood?

Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 +1100

John the Baptist expresses doubt that Jesus is the Saviour that he had prophesied would come. The mystery of Jesus’ revelation begins as He invites all troubled souls to come and find rest in Him. Who will see and behold the glory of Jesus?

The Chosen Tested

Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus sends the twelve disciples to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God, and gives them authority to heal and cast out demons in his name. The mission is bold and costly - will the disciples prove faithful to the call?

Jesus' Purpose

Sun, 04 May 2025 09:00:00 +1100

The mission of Jesus is revealed as he continues to heal and bring life, teach the crowds, and call the twelve disciples to follow him for the ministry ahead. Could there be more to Jesus than just a prophet, good teacher or healer?

Authority = Polarity

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus’ teaching astonishes the crowds, demonstrating His authority. He performs miraculous wonders - healing the sick and calming the raging seas. The crowds begin to ask “who is this man and by what authority has he come?”

Easter Sunday

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Easter 2025 series.

Good Friday

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Easter 2025 series.

The Decision

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1100

True or false? Wise or foolish? Jesus ends his “sermon on the mount” by inviting us to walk the narrow path, following His way that leads to life. As followers of Jesus we put our firm foundation in Him, withstanding trials and temptations and finding everlasting joy in Him.

Good and Evil

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Jesus warns against hypocritical judgment, teaching that we should examine our own faults before criticising others as we grow in humility and self-awareness. God is the only worthy judge of good and evil and so we seek his forgiveness and thank Him for redeeming us.

Seek First

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus invites us to look beyond this world and what it can offer us, and look to His kingdom where eternal treasures lie. God is our provider - we do not need to be anxious about tomorrow for He gives us all we need for life and righteousness in Jesus.

Hypocrisy and Secrecy

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus calls His followers to seek a deep, genuine relationship with God rather than outward religious performance. Practice humility in prayer, devotion and generosity as you serve the Lord as your King in secret and in public.

Kingdom Ethics

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. He came to redirect our fixation from rules and laws, to loving and knowing Him. Jesus is serious about sin - He wants us to walk the path of righteousness that leads away from darkness, towards His marvellous light.

The City

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus calls us to be ‘salt’ and ‘light’ - to be people who seek Him and show the world His beauty and grace. As followers of Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, we are to shine in a way that invites the world to want to find out who Jesus is.

The Mountain

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus promises blessing, fulfilment, and the kingdom of heaven to those who are poor in spirit, mourn, and are persecuted for His sake. Jesus invites us to walk in His light, to truly see God and to rejoice that our reward is great in heaven.

The Holy Spirit & Fire

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +1100

John the baptist prepares the way for Jesus. As Jesus is baptised in the river Jordan, the heaven’s open up and the Spirit of God descends like a dove and God declares “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Generations

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +1100

God’s promise to send a Saviour to redeem Israel is made clear in the genealogy of Jesus and the generations before His birth, from Abraham to Joseph. God is faithful to save His people by sending His Son - Immanuel, God with us.

Moses

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Choose Your Own Adventure series.

Jonathan

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Choose Your Own Adventure series.

Bezalel

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Choose Your Own Adventure series.

Joseph

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Choose Your Own Adventure series.

The City to Come

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Practice love, hospitality, and compassion, as you trust in God’s provision. Fix your eyes on the kingdom of God, as we continue to praise Him, abide in His word, act mercifully and share the good news with others, for these sacrifices are pleasing to Him.

The Unshakeable Kingdom

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Through Jesus, our mediator, we are invited into His kingdom of joy and celebration. Jesus invites us to listen to God’s voice, reminding us that one day everything temporary will be shaken, leaving only God’s unshakeable kingdom.

Divine Discipline

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +1100

A good father will discipline his children. Likewise, God disciplines us as his children to produce holiness within us, and to form us into the likeness of Jesus. The way we live is an example to the world of Jesus’ ways, and the power of the Holy Spirit in us.

The Hall of Fame

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Many have gone before us in trusting God, and in His promises, without seeing the end reward. We endure the difficulties of this life by looking to Jesus, who perfected faith by enduring the cross, and strengthens us to stay steadfast in the face of opposition.

Let Us

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Through Jesus, we can draw near to God with assurance that we are forgiven of our sins. Despite struggle, in Jesus there is great eternal reward. Stand firm, resist sin, encourage one another and remember God is faithful to forgive and save you.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100

The old covenant's earthly tabernacle and repeated sacrifices were abolished with Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. We do not have to earn our faith or perform sacrifices to God. Jesus has paid the price for our sin and sanctifies us by his blood, giving us a new identity in Him.

The Most Holy Place

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus entered the heavenly sanctuary, offering His own blood as a sacrifice to secure eternal redemption for us, to cleanse us of sin and to gift us the presence of God, the Holy Spirit. Through Jesus we are invited into the throne room of God, to enjoy a relationship with Him.

The Better Covenant

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus fulfilled God’s promises of a new and better covenant, making the old obsolete. This new covenant is built on God's promises to write His laws on the hearts of His people by the Holy Spirit, offering complete forgiveness and a direct relationship with Him.

The King of Righteousness and Peace

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Unlike earthly priests, Jesus' priesthood is permanent because He lives forever. His perfect sacrifice brings complete salvation, making Him the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Jesus is the guarantor of a better covenant between God and us, his people.

10 Cities Sunday

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the 10 Cities Sunday series.

The Anchor of the Soul

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Our hope in God's promises serves as an anchor for the soul, with Jesus as our eternal High Priest. Hebrews 5-6 encourages believers to keep trusting Jesus, warns against spiritual stagnation and reminds us to trust in God's promises and persevere in the faith.

The Great High Priest

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus is the great High Priest who sympathises with our weakness and temptation to sin, yet remains sinless. He offers mercy and grace, providing eternal salvation through his obedience to the Father and suffering at the cross and fulfilling his role as great High Priest.

The Rest-giver

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Hebrews 4:1-13 reveals the glory of God through the promise of rest found in Jesus. This rest represents not only physical respite but spiritual fulfillment and peace. The invitation to enter God’s rest through Christ showcases His glorious provision and the divine purpose of offering eternal rest and tranquility.

Consider Jesus

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1100

In Hebrews 3:1-19, the glory of God is embodied in Jesus as the Wonderful Counsellor. Compared to Moses, Jesus’ glory surpasses that of the greatest Old Testament leaders. His faithful leadership and guidance reflect the divine wisdom and glory, offering us a deeper understanding of God’s plan and purpose for His people.

The Saviour

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Hebrews 2:1-18 highlights the glory of God as seen in the sacrificial role of Jesus, our Saviour. Through His incarnation and suffering, His willingness to become human and endure suffering for our salvation reveals God’s magnificent grace and redemptive power.

The Revelation

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus is the perfect, ultimate, final revelation of God. He is the ultimate expression of God’s glory, surpassing all previous revelations and angels. In Jesus, we’re invited to witness and experience the majestic glory of God’s presence.

The Holy Spirit and Worship

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Worshipping “in spirit” involves a heartfelt devotion, love for Jesus and full surrender to God. The Holy Spirit reveals and illuminates truths about God’s character, His will, and His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ to our heart, leading us to praise and worship him with our whole lives.

The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Warfare

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Those in Christ stand secure in the kingdom of God, yet we know the prince of darkness rules the city of man. The Holy Spirit allows us to fight sin, darkness and evil, as we put on the armour of God and take out the Sword of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit and Gifts

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1100

God gives signs, wonders and gifts by the Holy Spirit to point us to his power, grace and love. He wants us to walk in the newness of life given to us in Jesus, seeking and using our spiritual gifts to help us to know Jesus deeper and to make Him known.

The Holy Spirit and the Word

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +1100

God’s Spirit and His Word are intimately connected and mutually reinforcing in the life of a believer - both are needed to flourish in Christ. The Holy Spirit illuminates the message of the Bible, enabling us to understand its truths and apply them, and to see and know the person of Jesus.

The Holy Spirit and Transformation

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Disciples of Jesus are not only called to follow him, but also become like him. The Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Jesus - leading us to a deeper sense of dependency on God as we navigate seasons of trial and temptation, and seek His guidance and strength.

The Holy Spirit and New Life

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, reminding us that our redemption is not based on our own work or efforts but is a gift of God’s amazing grace. By the Holy Spirit and through faith in Jesus, we get to walk in our new and transformed lives.

The Holy Spirit

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1100

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is a gift received by faith, allowing us to encounter God, enabling our transformation and empowering us for life and ministry. As a living member of the Trinity who is with us today, The Holy Spirit desires ongoing fellowship with us.

Celebration and Joy

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Stand Alone Sermons series.

Why We Church

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Join us this Sunday to worship and hear the word of God together. We'll hear from pastor Dave Chiswell as he teaches about Why We Church, as a stand alone sermon. To Podcast this sermon, or to check out other resources from City on a Hill Geelong, head to https://resources.cityonahill.com.au/

You shall not covet

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1100

In an age of social media, comparison and jealousy can easily creep into our hearts. God desires us to not be jealous and to be content in his gift of salvation in Jesus.

You shall not bear false witness

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Is it ever okay to tell a lie? Deception and mistruth is evident throughout our world, but Jesus himself claims to be the truth and the light. Will we follow him in our actions?

You shall not commit adultery

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1100

In a confused generation, where is the line on adultery, cheating and affairs? We are all searching for the “right” way to do relationships. Will we follow God’s way?

You shall not steal

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Theft hurts other people, but it also dishonours God. Jesus teaches us that all we need for life can be found in him, and that God is our ultimate provider.

You shall not murder

Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Murder is wrong. Most of us would agree on this. But is it ever justified? What does God have to say about life, death, and the value he places on humanity?

Remember the Sabbath day

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:00 +1100

God created the heavens and Earth in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. God also desires us to rest and practice the Sabbath, and ultimately find true rest in Jesus.

Honour your father and your mother

Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Family is designed to be a place of love and safety, but it can also be messy and hurtful. How should we honour our parents and follow Jesus’ example, even when it’s difficult?

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord

Sun, 05 May 2024 09:00:00 +1100

God reveals his character and power in the Bible. But there are many who share false gospels and misuse the name of Jesus. How should we honour Jesus’ name in truth?

You shall not make for yourself an idol

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Our hearts seek satisfaction in many idols like money, sex, power and entertainment. But we are made to be fully satisfied in Jesus. Do you desire God above all else?

You shall have no other gods before me

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1100

There are many Gods, religions and understanding of the “divine” in our age. God wants us to know and worship him above all other Gods. Will we devote our hearts to him?

The 10 Commandments

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Which way is the “right way” to live? Where do we find true morality in a modern age? God has a vision for life and the way it should be lived, through Jesus.

The Great Commission

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +1100

A sermon in the Stand Alone Sermons series.

The Stone

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus moved the stone. He didn’t need to, as John tells us he could just show up in places with his resurrected body (John 20:19), but he did. He did this to show how comprehensively he has beaten death, but more than that, to ensure that even the doubtful would know that he is alive. There was an empty tomb left in the garden as a testimony to God’s offer to the world to believe in him.

The Spear

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Jesus’ side was pierced to prove that Jesus truly was dead, but also, John tells us, in fulfilment of prophecy, that ‘not one of his bones will be broken’ and ‘they will look on him whom they have pierced.’ This detail is provided to us so that we may believe. The spear highlights to us the sharpness of the suffering and the significance of Jesus’ death. It was painful, but it was planned.

A Feast to Remember

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Queen Esther and Mordecai’s courage and faithfulness to stand up for their people - the Jews - will be remembered and observed in every generation by every family, and in every province and in every city. Hope will always arise.

Sorrow to Gladness

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

King Xerxes responds to Queen Esther’s plea for mercy, issuing a new decree to allow the Jews to defend themselves. The tables turn and the Jews stand in victory against their enemies with a joyous celebration and feast.

Reversal

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Queen Esther reveals Haman’s evil intention to the king. The king is furious and orders Haman's execution on the very gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Will Esther's courage and strategic revelation shift the fate of the Jews?

A Timely Dream

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Queen Esther plans her strategic plea to save the Jews. King Xerxes learns of Mordecai’s foiling of the plot to kill the king and orders him to be honoured, sparking Haman’s jealousy as he is instructed to parade Mordecai through the streets.

For Such a Time As This

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +1100

Mordecai learns about Haman's decree to destroy the Jews. Distraught, he urges Queen Esther to intercede with the king on behalf of her people. Will Esther risk her life and find the courage to approach the king?

An Old Enemy

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +1100

Haman, an influential official, gains the king's favour and devises a plan to annihilate the Jews. Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman, leading to his vengeful plot and a decree to destroy the Jewish people. Who will stand up in the face of opposition?