Citicoast Church's Podcast

Our guest speaker today is Ps Renee Bennett, who is a senior pastor of Public Church (Gold Coast & Brisbane), and National Director of Youth Alive Australia. Using scriptures, she describes all the physical atrocities that the Apostle Paul had to suffer. But he did not allow them to stop him from doing everything for Christ. Ps Renee knows that we all have wounds and scars, and they are mostly within and not visible. She discusses 3 points to show we can gain victory over our sufferings.

Ps Joey describes rooms in the first Tabernacle: the Outer Court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies, cut off by The Veil. God Himself lived there but we were all separated from him. Once a year, the High Priest entered The Veil to use blood to cleanse the sins of the Israelites. Using 4 points, she shows us the difference today. It's GOOD NEWS!

Ps Adam reads us a sad story of a man who had no eyes. He once had a calling from God. How did he get that way? Ps Adam leads us through that. Reading from the story of Sampson, and using three points, he shows us how we can lose God's calling that we each have on our lives. And how to keep it.

Ps Adam reminds us of the early 90s craze of Magic Eye - stare at a picture of multiple colours and they convert into 3D picture! What are we focusing on? What in life holds our attention? Ps Adam uses 3 points and many scriptures to help us get the right focus in our lives.

Ps Jono begins with a primary school anecdote in which embarrassment was turned to victory because he learned to Run the Race! He leads into reading Hebrews 12:1, which is the theme today. He elaborates with three points to help us Run the Race before Us. He discusses several things that can prevent us from doing this.

Today is Vision Sunday. Together, Ps Adam and Ps Joey outline the Vision for Alive Church for 2026. We hear about numerous new outreaches to the local community, as well as building up those in our church. This is a mighty program ..... and needs our cooperation.

After introducing this topic, Ps Adam then proceeds to the question that we may have all thought, any number of times: "Am I enough?" Comparing ourselves with Christians who we think are better than us? Ps Adam checks with many scriptures to answer this question.

Ps Adam introduces anointing to us. It means to set apart and appoint someone for a purpose. Who qualifies for that? What is the purpose? Ps Adam has all the answers and they are from the scriptures. You won't want to miss out on this one!

Ps Joey brings some rocks out to illustrate that, yes, we do tend to throw stones. These stones can be judgment, condemnation, and more. Ps Joey elaborates on these and uses scriptures to show how Mercy interrupts these stones. When we throw stones, people get hurt!

Ps Adam introduces our New Year by saying "New Year, New Mercies". He relates some of his failings in 2025 and how he will Resolve to be better in 2026 - under God's mercies. He defines 'Resolve' and then presents, in detail, 3 points with scriptures to assist us to hold onto our Resolve in 2026. God knows.

Today we have Ps Adam & Ps Joey presenting a quick review of Alive Church in 2025. They read scriptures of how the Israelites looked back to glorify God. They each open up with personal trials and how they managed them. We all need this encouragement and advice ready for 2026!

Ps Joey reminds us that, at Christmas, the Good News is that Jesus Christ has been born. Why is that Good News? Jesus is our Hope. What does that mean? What does Hope mean, anyway? Who are these for? No worries! Ps Joey has all the answers. Listen and see and enjoy Christmas more.

Ps Adam reminds us of a song released in 1991, "Mary, Did You Know?" The songwriter asks Mary several questions to see if she knew what Jesus would do later on. The questions were not answered in the song. Enjoy this amazing journey through both the Old and New Testaments as Ps Adam searches for the answers.

Ps Jonno wonders, if we encountered Jesus here on earth during our daily activities outside the home, "How Would You Recognise Him?" He uses the scriptures to elaborate on three techniques we can use to know it was Jesus. We wouldn't want to miss out, would we?

Something different today! Three new pastors speak on a topic, each relating to building our Faith For The Future:Ps Isaiah (Generations) - RememberPs Matt (Youth) - TrustPs Lizzie (Families) - ExpectThis is a scripture-rich morning with each pastor giving different approaches to assist us to enter our future with confidence.

It's nearly Christmas! Ps Adam amusingly lists many planning details and ends with humorous tales of family holiday RoadTrips. He then gets serious about the RoadTrip we are all on - our journey with Jesus. He uses many scriptures and details 3 points for success in our journey.

With 5 weeks to go before Christmas, Ps Joey reminds us that there was no room at the inn for Jesus. As we approach Christmas, will we all make room for Jesus? What may that entail? Ps Joey elaborates on three aspects of our lives that will help us to prepare for Christmas.

Ps Adam begins with reading from John 1:1-14 which reminds us that Jesus is God and He came to earth as a man. Ps Adam continues with describing key moments of Jesus' life here and arriving at what Jesus said He wants of us. Many Scriptures showing the way! He elaborates on 3 points of how we can fulfil Jesus' requests of us. 

Today's title is a basketball term. Ps Jono uses basketball as an analogy for his message. He describes how some efforts to evangelise can fail and why. He uses the three parables of items being lost. He investigates those three lost things. It is a unique approach and can benefit us all. 

Ps Adam opens with discussing all the fast, easy, instant aspects of modern living and how they can prevent us from reaching the end of the waiting period. He shows there is worth, value, and growth while waiting, and how we can overcome our human weaknesses to obtain those.

Our guest speaker today is Ps Cindi Windle who, along with her husband, Benjamin, has been a local church pastor for over 20 years. They are now focusing on rescuing Millennials and Gen Z.Cindy reminds us of how Moses felt unworthy to carry out God's mission for Him. God asks him what he had in his hand. What we all have in our hands right now is enough for God to use. Be much encouraged by this message as Cindi describes how we can all be used by God.

Ps Adam describes some people expecting the Rapture, including the disciples in the Upper Room. God has a purpose for us all. Too often it is not yet! How do we best spend the waiting time? Ps Adam addresses this with many scriptures and 3 steps.

Don't panic! If you think you can't sing, Ps Adam has the answers for you. Staying mostly in the Psalms, he illustrates how praise and worship can affect our lives in many ways. Yes, even in the 'bad' times! He presents 3 key points for us to consider.

Daniel refused to bow down to the idolatry in Babylon. Instead, he prayed through an Open Window. Ps Adam leads us through Daniel's trials to encourage us to have the same boldness in preaching the Gospel and not be ashamed. He elaborates with 3 points.

Today's guest speaker is Ps Reuben Sowah from Citipointe Church, Brisbane, speaking on "An Errand from Heaven". An errand is a task for someone to perform. We are that someone, and the task is what God wants us to do. This message addresses much of the spiritual battle involved in accomplishing that task. Reuben offers three keys to help us succeed.

Happy Fathers Day. Today Ps Joey interviews a panel of 3 of our pastors. Their ages range from early 30s to mid-80s. This is a marvellous journey illustrating just how men have changed fathering and what remains the same. Some encouragement for all men and women alike.

Ps Adam attended St Joseph's Catholic primary school as a child. It was the first time he came across the term 'Holy Water'. Today he leads us through many times that God and Jesus connected with people and water. Some times were good and some desperate. Listen and see God's blessing every time in 3 kinds of situation.

Ps Joey reassures us that we all have doubts from time to time BUT ..... that's not a bad thing. She gives us examples of doubts and the questions that they invoke. She uses 3 points from the Book of Habakkuk as an example of how to manage those doubts without losing our faith.

Jono explores the slippery slope of doubt and suggests 3 questions to ask when we find ourselves in a season of doubt. He draws encouragement from the stories of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego, and the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan to highlight how God can handle our doubt, and he wants to help us sort it out rather than throw it out.

Ps Adam relates a time when he was very young and doubted. He's not alone. He visits scriptures to reveal many who doubted. Doubt is often recognised by BUTs. e.g. God wanted me to BUT ..... Ps Adam elaborates on BUTs with 3 valuable points to help us with our doubts..1. God has called me BUT I think He has the wrong guy.2. God wants to bring me a breakthrough BUT it isn't happening how I thought.3. God wants to restore me to life BUT I've been dead too long.

Around the story of Moses and the plagues of Egypt, Ps Adam reveals that the most important weapon for Peacemakers is ..... Prayer. 

Ps Joey begins with reading from Thessalonoians. She tells us that science has shown that gratitude can bring good things. She describes these. She provides four points on how we can express our gratitude in practice to bring blessings to God and to others. And ourselves! God is good.

Following on from last week, Ps Adam reminds us that we are in a spiritual battle. To attain peace, we need to wage war in the spiritual dimension. How do we do that? What are we up against? Ps Adam doesn't miss a beat as he leads us through the scriptures for the answers.

Ps Mike is our guest speaker from Citipointe Church in Brisbane. Using the story of Joseph he describes how Joseph went through many trials and survived them all. And we can, too. Ps Mike passionately describes the many aspects of God that we need to know about Him and that they are Uncontained. For us!

Ps Adam relates a real-life, personal example of a family war and a peacemaker. It sets the stage for examining the complexities of war and peace. He gives biblical examples of peacemakers over the years. He also examines how we can be a peacemaker, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do that. He gives practical examples.

Ps John opens with the story of Abraham and God when they formed a blood covenant together. How well do we know God? What's a covenant? Why was the covenant later changed to a New Covenant? All of these are foundational questions for all Christians. Ps John elaborates on them all to increase our understanding but also explains how critical they are to our lives.

Jono describes one of his old friends who used to tell the wildest and most unbelievable stories, presenting them as true. In exasperation, Jono would respond, "If you say so." The Bible shows us that Jesus did that! He asked various people to do ridiculous, crazy things, but they had faith in Him, and they came out well. Jono takes several interesting stories from both the OT and NT to show that we can trust Him like that. If You say so, Lord.

Today, we celebrated our annual Love and Legacy fundraising effort. We saw what an amazing providential work God has graced us with throughout the year. Ps Adam followed that up with speaking on Creating a House. Who is the house for? God, of course. And Christians. And the city of Bundaberg. Using many scriptures, Ps Adam shows us just how important it can be and how exciting it can be as well.

Today is Pentecost Sunday, and we have special guest speaker Ps David McDonald, the past chairman of INC. Ps David quotes Jesus, "Who Do You Say That I Am?" and answers this question thoroughly. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, and Ps David has much to say about needing the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Off the back of a heartbreaking week for our city; We sit down at The Table with Matt A'bell, founder of "Let Hope Arise" and discuss the ways this ministry is impacting the City of Bundaberg and surrounding regions for good.

The early church saw the Gospel spread across the known world. Ps Adam explores the habits and patterns of Jesus' followers that saw them impact the lives of thousands through the power of God.

What do we gain from fellowship? Ps Adam highlights three life changing benefits we take away from coming together in social settings and small gatherings.

Honouring can come naturally when relationships are good, but how we do we honour the dishounourable is our life? This Mothers Day, Ps Joey brings us steps on what is honour, what it is not, what is the difference between respect & honour & how to we apply it. 

Today Alive Church begins a new series. Ps Adam describes what the Old Temple was like, including buildings, implements, foods, rituals, sacrifices, and more. But the New Temple is quite different! Ps Adam also describes the amazing differences between the two. Don't miss out on this one as it's personal.

Ps Joey describes how various authorities govern our lives. She reads Scripture that clearly shows us that Jesus has been given all authority over all heaven and earth. And that authority has been given to each of us by Jesus! Using many Scriptures, Ps Joey explains how that works and how we can put it into practice. Don't miss this one!

Happy Easter!Today Alive Church presents a very special Easter event. It's a mixture of songs, acting (during the songs so you won't miss anything) and a mighty and passionate narration from Ps Adam. Ps Adam takes us from the Jewish Passover and all the way through the Easter story to the end. While addressing different characters in all that, Ps Adam frequently asks the question, "Which One Are You?"

Ps Adam reports that, between the Old Testament and the New Testament, there was a 400-year gap. They were dark years for Israel, with much unreliability and death and darkness of all kinds. Towards the end of that period, the Romans had appointed Herod the Great as King of Judaean. This is where it gets really interesting! (Jesus!)

Humility was one of the defining features of Jesus' ministry. This message explores what it looks like for us to have a humble heart posture.

Ps Joey brings a challenging message around being called by God to love our neighbours - even the unlovely. She shows us HOW to do that and why it is so important that through loving our city we are being a witness of God.

“As we continue in our series “a living testimony” Jono unpacks the seven characteristics that display to the world that we are alive in Christ and that Christ lives in us. 

Our guest speaker today is Ps Ross Abraham, the Oceania Chairman of the INC.He tells of a great personal tragedy that he and his wife, Kathy, suffered within the last year. He reads many scriptures on grief and loss. He discusses 3 practical points on managing this in our lives.