City on a Hill: Melbourne West

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 Khoi PhuongThis 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/windandfireMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 Khoi PhuongThis 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/windandfireMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 Khoi PhuongThis 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/windandfireMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Bible Reading:James 5Preacher:Sermon by Leigh DiproseMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Bible Reading:James 4Preacher:Sermon by Matt RuleMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Bible Reading:James 3Preacher:Sermon by Paul RawsonMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Bible Reading:James 2Preacher:Sermon by Daniel RuggeriMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Bible Reading:James 1:1-12 & 1:19-27Preacher:Sermon by Leigh DiproseMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 Khoi Phuong Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/christmasMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

Three days in the tomb. When all hope was seemingly lost, Jesus rose from the grave. The crown of death has now achieved a crown of life for all who believe. Jesus leaves us with one mission – to preach the good news of Him to all the earth.Bible Reading:Matthew 28:1-20Preacher:Sermon by Graeme Chiswell 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/passionMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 27:32-66Preacher:Sermon by Khoi Phuong 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/passionMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 Khoi Phuong 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/passionMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 Khoi Phuong 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/passionMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 25:1-46Preacher:Sermon by Khoi Phuong 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/passionMentioned in this episode:Podcast Intro

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

As wars rage in the Middle East and opinions divide, we are confronted with the question of how we should respond. What does God have to say about war in general, and what might he have to say about this one in particular?

As wars rage in the Middle East and opinions divide, we are confronted with the question of how we should respond. What does God have to say about war in general, and what might he have to say about this one in particular?

‘Woke' is a term we hear a lot and yet its definition is hard to pin down. Where does it come from – and how should the church respond to it? Do we celebrate it or resist it? It's worth asking – what would Jesus affirm and would he confront? And what is the way forward from here?

‘Woke' is a term we hear a lot and yet its definition is hard to pin down. Where does it come from – and how should the church respond to it? Do we celebrate it or resist it? It's worth asking – what would Jesus affirm and would he confront? And what is the way forward from here?

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?

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.

A sermon in the Greatness series.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A sermon in the Greatness series.

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.