Sermons from City on a Hill: Gold Coast. A church committed to knowing Jesus and making Jesus known.
God brings order from chaos, forming a world designed for life and flourishing. In this sermon, we see how creation reveals the goodness of God and points us to its good Creator.Bible Reading:Genesis 1:1-31; 2:1-3Preacher:Mark van LuynThis episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11.As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God's unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today.Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis
Before anything existed, there was God. Eternal, transcendent, and sovereign, He is the source, sustainer, and ruler of all things. In this sermon, we see that creation begins not with us, but with the God without whom nothing exists.Bible Reading:Genesis 1:1Preacher:Sermon by Sam LowThis episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11.As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God's unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today.Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis
As the sun rises on Easter morning, so does our hope. In this sermon, we witness the empty tomb, remember Jesus' promises, and rejoice in the risen Lord who overcomes death and brings new life.Bible Reading:Luke 24:1–12Preacher:Sermon by Sam LowLuke 24:1-12This episode is part of Easter Matters, a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still changes everything.As we open the Scriptures, we see how light broke into darkness, hope rose from the grave, and new life is offered to all who trust in him.In a world that can feel uncertain and heavy, Easter reminds us that darkness does not win. Life is stronger than death. Hope is real.Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/easter
We pause at the cross, where darkness falls and Jesus gives his life. In this sermon, we lament the reality of sin, suffering and death, and see how God meets us in the heaviness of a broken world.Bible Reading:Luke 23:44–49Luke 23:44-49Preacher:Sermon by Jimmy ShepherdThis episode is part of Easter Matters, a teaching series exploring the death and resurrection of Jesus, and why this moment still changes everything.As we open the Scriptures, we see how light broke into darkness, hope rose from the grave, and new life is offered to all who trust in him.In a world that can feel uncertain and heavy, Easter reminds us that darkness does not win. Life is stronger than death. Hope is real.Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/easter
8. Wind & FirePreacher:Sermon by Sam Low Act 2 2:1-41This 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
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.Preacher:Sermon by Jimmy ShepherdJames 24:44-53This 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
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.Preacher:Sermon by Sam LowThis 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
Jesus came to set captives free. We will explore how the Spirit empowers the church to bring healing, restoration, and freedom through the gospel.Preacher:Mark van LuynThis 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
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 Sam LowGalatians 5:16-26This 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
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 Jimmy ShepherdThis 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
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.Preacher:Sermon by Sam LowThis 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
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 Sam LowThis 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
Sermon by Sam LowThis week we explore 1 Peter 2:4-12.
Sermon by Mark van LuynThis week we explore 1 Peter 1:3-25
Sermon by Jimmy ShepherdThis week we explore Philippians 4:4-7
Sermon bySermon by Sam LowThis week we explore 1 Peter 4:12-19
Sermon bySermon by Sam LowThis week we explore Romans 15:1-13
Preacher:Sermon by Sam LowThis 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.Matthew 28:1-20Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion
Preacher:Sermon by Jimmy Shepherd 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
Preacher:Sermon by Sam Low This episode is part of The Search — our Christmas teaching series for 2025 Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/passion
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 26:57-27:31Preacher:Sermon by Jimmy Shepherd 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
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 26:1-56Preacher:Sermon by Sam Low 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
Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.
Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.
Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.
Jesus leaves the temple and tells of the destruction that is to come and warns his disciples of coming trials, false messiahs, persecution, and great tribulation, urging them to stay alert and endure to the end until his glorious return.
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.
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.
In a culture where LGBTQ+ people are affirmed and celebrated, the church often seems critical and judgmental. What does the Bible say on these issues and to people wrestling with their identity? How should Christians live out these truths in their communities today?
In a culture where LGBTQ+ people are affirmed and celebrated, the church often seems critical and judgmental. What does the Bible say on these issues and to people wrestling with their identity? How should Christians live out these truths in their communities today?
The roles and responsibilities of women and men in the church have been the source of much debate and controversy since the early church – so what does the Bible really say about it all? What do we know about God's design for men and women in ministry, and how do we live that out here at City on a Hill?
The roles and responsibilities of women and men in the church have been the source of much debate and controversy since the early church – so what does the Bible really say about it all? What do we know about God's design for men and women in ministry, and how do we live that out here at City on a Hill?
How should we read the ancient text of the Bible in light of our ever-expanding scientific knowledge? Does evolution contradict the Bible, or just help us understand it better?
How should we read the ancient text of the Bible in light of our ever-expanding scientific knowledge? Does evolution contradict the Bible, or just help us understand it better?
Many people around us are going pretty well in life; they're kind, they help others, they are successful and have purpose – so why (and how) do you share the good news of Jesus with people when they seem to be doing fine without it?
Many people around us are going pretty well in life; they're kind, they help others, they are successful and have purpose – so why (and how) do you share the good news of Jesus with people when they seem to be doing fine without it?
Jesus claimed to be ‘the way, the truth and the life' – but isn't that arrogant? Aren't all religions basically the same – a different path to the same destination, shaped by the perspectives of the particular time and culture we live in? Or is it possible that we're wrong? How do we assess all of these truth claims?
Jesus claimed to be ‘the way, the truth and the life' – but isn't that arrogant? Aren't all religions basically the same – a different path to the same destination, shaped by the perspectives of the particular time and culture we live in? Or is it possible that we're wrong? How do we assess all of these truth claims?
In a noisy and distracted age, how do we recognise the word of God – and how do I know if what I'm ‘hearing' is the word of God, or just the voice of my own heart?
In a noisy and distracted age, how do we recognise the word of God – and how do I know if what I'm ‘hearing' is the word of God, or just the voice of my own heart?
Jesus declares, “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant… even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve”. Jesus is the greatest — not in the way the world recognises, but in the way heaven does.
Jesus declares, “Whoever would be great among you must be your servant… even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve”. Jesus is the greatest — not in the way the world recognises, but in the way heaven does.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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