Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of April. Grant begins our new series Just Do It our reading through of The Book of James. Grant introduces us to James, the context, and who may have written the letter. Diving into Chapter 1:1-18 looking at how as Christians we go the distance and get through trial and temptation along the way. James 1:1-18…

Message from Sunday Morning the 31st of March - Easter Sunday. Andrew introduced us to the Gospel Eggs describing the Easter story using symbols and objects from these eggs and that of his watercolour artwork. Focusing on Luke 23:43 and the thieves on the cross next to Jesus and God's grace upon the man who recognised who Jesus was. Luke 23:32-43, …

Message from Friday Morning the 29th of March - Good Friday. Two of the biggest questions posed to the Christian faith; Why did Jesus have to die? Why couldn't God just forgive me? Nathan explores these questions giving reasons why Jesus needed to die to atone for our sins and that there was no other way for us to have a way to be reconciled (broug…

Message from Sunday Morning the 24th of March. Easter is coming and our special guest Andrew Margetson brought the message out of John 1:1-12, that Jesus was both able to provide quality and quantity in the way of his sacrifice for our salvation. John 1:1-12, Psalm 103

Message from Sunday Morning the 17th of March. This week we concluded our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? This week Andrew tackles the concept of praying for others - How Do I Pray For Others? Specifically focusing on how to pray for people who are open to hearing the gospel come into their lives (Person of Peace). Luke 10:1-12, Mat…

Message from Sunday Morning the 10th of March. This week we continued our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? Specifically, Grant shared how to use the beholding prayer in our everyday Christian prayer life. A prayer to enjoy the presence of God by focusing on Him and being aware of who He is in our lives. The Prayer Exercise from after…

Message from Sunday Morning the 3rd of March (May Baps Day). Today we commissioned our church, new leadership, and Hunter Christian School Staff. Ben Morris our Church Leadership Team Chair and the Chairman of the HCS School Board shared on the topic of the Great Commission, God sending us out to share the Good News to others in our communities. Ma…

Message from Sunday Morning the 26th of February at Church Camp. This week we continued our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? Nathan shared on the topic of How Do I Hear God's Voice? Exploring the topic of listening to the counsel of God rather than just sharing our needs in prayer. Nathan also taught us the Examen prayer a prayer of …

Message from Sunday Morning the 18th of February. This week we continued our practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Grant shared on the topic of How Do I Pray When Life Sucks? Exploring how we can talk to our loving father in a way like we would anyone we have a deep relationship with. Luke 11:9-13, Colossians 2:7, Pslam 6, …

Message from Sunday Morning the 11th of February. This week we continued our practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Nathan spoke on how we can talk to God, and why it is important, and used the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:5-15 as a guide to how we should pray and what we should pray for. Matthew 6:5-15, James 5:13-16, Phili…

Message from Sunday Morning the 4th of February. This week we entered into our new practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Andrew kicked things off with the topic of How Do I Follow Jesus? Focusing specifically on prayer as a part of the discipleship of a Christian loving and following Jesus. Matthew 10, Luke 10:1-24, Matthew…

Message from Sunday Morning the 28th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the seventh and last testimony in our series shared by Andrew East on the 28t…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the sixth testimony in our series shared by David Collyer on the 21st of Janu…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the fifth testimony in our series shared by Jasmine Collyer on the 21st of Ja…

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the third testimony in our series shared by Lyn Morris on the 7th of January o…

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the second testimony in our series shared by Tessa Strickland on the 7th of Ja…

Message from Sunday Morning the 31st of December. Grant started our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. Introducing that God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. Grant also shared his testimony of his life and journey with God which was the …

Message from Monday Morning the 25th of December. Grant finished our mini Christmas Series - Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold. In this last message, we looked at the gift of Gold which was given to Jesus as a representation of His Kingship. Focusing on the story of the Three Kings, their gifts to Jesus, and how they point to the identity of Jesus in t…

Message from Sunday Morning the 24th of December. We are celebrating Christmas as we get closer to the 25th of December. Steve continued our series on the story of the Three Kings, their gifts to Jesus, and how they point to the identity of Jesus in the Gospels, today on identifying Jesus as the great sacrifice presented through the gift of Myrrh. …

Message from Sunday Morning the 17th of December. We are celebrating Christmas as we get closer to the 25th of December. Andrew started our mini Christmas Series - Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold. In this first message, we looked at the gift of Frankincense which was given to Jesus to represent his role as the High Priest of God. Focusing on the stor…

Message from Sunday Morning the 26th of November. This week we continue our November Series on the Parables of Jesus. Marsha shared on the Divided Kingdom found in Matthew 12. To help express the division that can happen in the human heart Marsha prepared two of our youth members to represent how a divided focus and that of being bound by sin can p…

Message from Sunday Morning the 3rd of December. This week we finish our Series on the Parables of Jesus. Marg shared on the Parable of The Seed found in Mark 4. Explaining how Jesus is the sower, that through a transformed life we then become the sower of the seed. Expressing the deep meaning found in the parable, that God will bring growth to wha…

Message from Sunday Night the 19th of November. Nathan shared on Christ Alone, our PM Services theme for 2023. Specifically focusing on Martin Luther's final Sola, To The Glory of God Alone. Looking into how we as Christians balance the perspective of Paul and James along with Luther's thoughts on the matter of faith without works is dead. How as C…

Message from Sunday Morning the 19th of November. This week we continue our November Series on the Parables of Jesus. Andrew shared on the Parable of the Mustard Seed from Matthew 13:31-32 and how it is an image of the Kingdom of Heaven (God). Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 6:6, Isaiah 55:11, John 13:34-35…

Message from Sunday Morning the 13th of November. This week we continue our November Series on the Parables of Jesus. Nathan shared on Luke 14:1-24, and the Parable of The Great Banquet. Exploring Jesus' explanation of the Kingdom of God told through the images found in the meal etiquette of the Great Banquet. Luke 14:1-24, Luke 13:30, Isaiah 25:6-…

Message from Sunday Morning the 6th of November. This week we started our November Series on the Parables of Jesus. Grant kicked us off by explaining the concept of a Parable and shared on the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke. Luke 12, Luke 12:13-21, Leviticus 25:35, Deutronomy 15:7-8

Message from our Thanksgiving Service, Sunday Morning the 29th of October. Marg felt it appropriate to share Psalm 103 with the church on this day of thanksgiving. A psalm attributed to David's older years, with a heightened sense of God's mercy, love, and forgiveness. Demonstrating an intimate friendship between David and God. Luke 7:47, Matthew 1…

Message from Sunday Morning the 22nd of October. This week we finished our October series on Majoring on the Minors, a four-week series on some of the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament. Discovering God's voice within these books. Nathan explored the book of Nahum, its prophetic word towards Ninevah, and God's character of mercy, patience, a…

Message from Sunday Morning the 15th of October. This week we continued our October series on Majoring on the Minors, a four-week series on some of the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament. Discovering God's voice within these books. Simon exposed the 21-verse book of Obadiah, exploring the relationship between Edom and Israel (Esau and Jacob)…

Message from Sunday Morning the 8th of October. This week we continued our October series on Majoring on the Minors, a four-week series on some of the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament. Discovering God's voice within these books. Andrew introduced us to the Book of Micah, showing how we can walk humbly with and find our purpose in God. Mica…

Message from Sunday Morning the 1st of October. This week began our October series on Majoring on the Minors, a four-week series on some of the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament. Discovering God's voice within these books. Marsha kicked off with the Book of Habakkuk, exploring how Habakkuk finds trust and honesty in and through God. Habakku…

Message from Sunday Morning the 24th of September. Terry shared with us on 2 Corinthians 5:1-11. Through his verse-by-verse expositing of the scripture, he explored what it is to look forward to the resurrection and that we belong to God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Message from Sunday Night the 18th of September. Nathan shared on Christ Alone, our PM Services theme for the rest of 2023. Specifically focusing on Martin Luther's 3rd Sola, Faith Alone. Exploring the concept of faith and grace within our salvation and how that should affect how we believe and act in the world in which we live. Ephesians 1:3-14, E…

Message from Sunday Morning the 17th of September. Terry shared with us on Mark 2, focusing on how with Jesus everything changes. Through his verse-by-verse expositing of Mark 2:13-17, we see Jesus calling Levi (Matthew) the Tax Collector. Having dinner with those who were looked down upon in Jewish society caused a scandal, that of grace and forgi…

Message from Sunday Morning the 10th of September. Terry shared with us on Mark 2, focusing on how with Jesus everything changes. Through his verse-by-verse expositing of Mark 2:1-12, we see Jesus forgiving the sin of a crippled man leading to different responses from those experiencing this encounter with the Messiah. Mark 2:1-12…

Message from Sunday Morning the 3rd of September. Terry shared with us on Mark 1, focusing on how with Jesus everything changes. Through his verse-by-verse expositing of Mark 1:40-45, Terry explores the life-changing experience of the leper through his encounter with Jesus. Mark 1:40-45

Message from Sunday Morning the 28th of August. Terry shared with us on Mark 1, focusing on how with Jesus everything changes. Through his verse-by-verse expositing of Mark 1:35-39, we discover how change occurred everywhere Jesus went, even in his solitary time his disciples hunted for him wanting to hear from him. Asking how we can change the env…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of August. Nathan shared a message for our All In Family Service on the theme of Faithful God (this connecting to the themes of faithfulness being taught in our Kids Ministry and that of Authentic Relationships being shared in our Youth Ministry spaces). Nathan shared the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego…

Message from Sunday Morning the 13th of August. Grant continued to look at the diverse nature of God and how as Christians we worship God in different ways. In this part two of two, Grant looked at the other six of nine spiritual styles of worship that have been researched by the Natural Church Development (NCD) Team over the past 40 years, focusin…

Message from Sunday Night the 6th of August. Nathan shared on Christ Alone, our PM Services theme for the rest of 2023. Nathan shared the historical events of Martin Luther and the beginnings of the Reformation as an example of how we are to make sure that we come back to Christ alone as the focus and understanding of the Christian faith. Diving in…

Message from Sunday Morning the 6th of August. Grant explored the diverse nature of God and how as Christians we worship God in different ways. In this part one of two, Grant looked at three of the nine spiritual styles of worship that have been explored and researched by the Natural Church Development (NCD) Team over the past 40 years. These diffe…

Q&A Panel from Sunday the 30th of July. Nathan hosted our Connect Group Panel, inviting members of our Church Community to share their experiences of how God has been using their Connect Groups to deepen their faith and spiritual journey. Panel members included; Jim, Katie, Becca, Libby, and Robyn. Questions from the Panel: Introduce yourself. If y…

Message from Sunday Morning the 23rd of July. Marsha continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Marsha brought our Risky Business Series to a close, sharing the story of Esther as another who risked it all for the faith. Marsha shared a video of Esther from the Bible Project as an over…

Message from Sunday Morning the 16th of July. Andrew East continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Andrew shared the story of Philip and The Ethiopian, pulling out practical advice on how to share the Gospel with others that may be different from us. Encouraging us that the 'Normal C…

Message from Sunday Morning the 9th of July. Andrew continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Andrew shared those stories found in the Bible of people who demonstrated great faith in their lives towards God though are only mentioned in small sections or passages. These people are stil…

Message from Sunday Morning the 2nd of July. Terry continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Terry shared the story of Paul the Apostle, his story, and his demonstration of faith through consistent trials as he shared the Gospel to the world. 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Isaiah 49:8, 2 Corin…

Message from Sunday Morning the 25th of June. Terry continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Terry shared on the book of Daniel, his story, and his demonstration of faith through consistent trial in his exiled life in Babylon. Daniel 1-9…

Message from Sunday Morning the 18th of June. Steve continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Steve shared the story of Barnabas the encourager. He saw the strengths in those he came across. Emphasising that like Barnabas, we are called to encourage others. Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 11:24…

Message from Sunday Morning the 11th of June. Nathan continued our Risky Business Series. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Nathan shared the big story of the Bible and the importance of seeing Nehemiah through the lens of the cross. God used Nehemiah to build the wall of Jerusalem as a representation of re-fulfi…

Message from Sunday Morning the 4th of June. Grant started us off on our Risky Business Series for the Months of June and July. Biblical Stories of faith through people responding to God. This week Grant shared with us the story of Moses and how God used a man with flaws, a past, and reservations for His glory. This is all to remember that God can …