Podcasts about c3 church

This Sunday, Amy Orr-Ewing continues our series The Bible's Seven Toughest Topics, asking: Is the New Testament's teaching on sex outdated?

Discover the pathway to true blessing through Jesus’ Beatitudes in Gospel of Matthew 5:1–12. In this message, we explore what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, to walk in meekness, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness. God’s favor isn’t found in pride or self-sufficiency, but in humility, repentance, and surrender to the Holy Spirit. Learn how these heart attitudes unlock the Kingdom of Heaven, bring comfort and strength, and produce the fruit of the Spirit. True happiness is found not in the world’s way—but in God’s presence and righteousness. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

Our Bury St Edmunds Location Pastor, John Wilson, speaks about why God allows people to suffer.

In Part 5 of our Prepare series, we reflect on Psalm 31:24 and the call to “be strong and take heart.” Rooted in Jude 1:3 and 2 Chronicles 20:20, this message urges believers to contend for the faith and align with God’s prophetic purposes for 2026—a year symbolizing divine presence and glory (kavod). As taught in Matthew 25, we must keep our lamps lit, spiritually ready for what God is doing. Seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6), we live from victory, authority, and rest. This is a season of refining, repentance, generational restoration, and preparing the way for the Lord’s glory to fill the earth. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

This Sunday, one of our senior pastors, Steve Campbell, will be talking about miracles and exorcisms in our series called An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics.

This coming Sunday, we have a team-teaching Sunday, with live speakers at all our physical locations. The team will be teaching on: Why does God allow people to suffer? and the podcast is blessed to have Angie Campbell 

Learn how to prepare for the unexpected with this powerful Christian sermon on Midnight Oil. In this message, we move from big-picture faith to everyday life, exploring how to stay spiritually filled through good times and hard seasons. Using Matthew 25, Psalm 23, and Acts 17:28, this sermon reveals why intimacy with Jesus is essential for resilience, peace, and endurance. Discover how to cultivate oil in the secret place, keep your lamp burning, and live free from fear and anxiety. Be equipped for life, trials, and the return of Christ.

Today we continue our series on the Bible's seven toughest topics, and we welcome back Andrew Ollerton who, in his own words, has the toughest topic: does God condone warfare and violence?

Step into Prepare: Part Four – Year of Goodness (2026), a powerful prophetic sermon unpacking Ephesians 1–2, our identity seated with Christ, and God’s promise to crown the year with His goodness (Psalm 65:11). Discover the biblical meaning of 2026, the significance of God’s glory (Kavod), and how aligning with God’s prophetic calendar releases faith, authority, and spiritual rest. This message calls believers to prepare for a great harvest, signs and wonders, and a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. Be encouraged to walk in freedom, power, purpose, and hope in Jesus’ name.

☀️ This is our third week of our series, An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics, based on the book God's Book by Andrew Ollerton.

Discover Australia’s Christian identity in this compelling Australia Day 2026 sermon focused on unity, heritage, and national purpose. This message explores Psalm 133, the call for biblical unity, and the difference between pastoral care and apostolic commissioning. Learn how Scripture, church history, and Australia’s foundations reveal our identity as the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit. From the Great Commission to Australia’s constitutional and spiritual heritage, this sermon challenges believers to move from comfort to commission. Be equipped to defend your faith, understand Australia’s Christian roots, and live with clarity, conviction, and obedience as Christ’s ambassadors to the nation. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

☀️This Sunday, we are excited to have one of our own family, Lizzie Hebderson, continuing our brand new series that started last week: an honest look at the Bible's 7 toughest topics, based on the book by Andrew Ollerton.

Prepare Part Two is a prophetic sermon calling the Church to readiness in a divinely appointed Kairos season. Grounded in Acts 3:19–21, Matthew 24–25, and Revelation 19, this message explores repentance, restoration, revival, and the urgent call to prepare the Bride for the return of Jesus Christ. Discover the difference between Chronos time and Kairos, the significance of oil, consecration, and cultivating intimacy in the secret place. Learn how the Holy Spirit is restoring original intent, awakening a purified and watchful Bride, and leading believers into rest, renewal, and glory. Now is the time to prepare, stay awake, and carry His presence. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

This week we start our brand new 8 week series - An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest TopicsThe series is based on God's Book, An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics, written by Andrew Ollerton, and who else is better to start this series than Andrew himself, as he talks about the relevancy of the Bible.

Prepare for what God is doing in 2026 in this powerful prophetic sermon on spiritual preparation, discernment, and obedience. Discover why 2026 is a season of transition, rebuilding, and divine alignment, and how the Church is being called to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). This message unpacks the Joshua Generation, end-times discernment, prayer, fasting, giving, and living with faith over fear. Learn how to prepare the way of the Lord, resist deception, and step into God’s promises with authority—not opinions. Get ready. Be prepared. Jesus first. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

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This Sunday, we started 2026 with an Anointing Service, with Pastors Steve and Angie leading us through the word of the year.

This Sunday, we started with a bang as we heard from our Bury St Edmunds location pastor, John Wilson.

Experience the powerful message of “One Story, All Generations”, a life-giving sermon centred on Isaiah 9:6 and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Discover how to us a child is born, to us a Son is given—Jesus, our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. This sermon reminds us that the government rests on His shoulders, bringing peace beyond understanding in uncertain times. Be encouraged by God’s heart to restore relationship, gather us as family, and lead us in victory. A timely Christmas sermon full of faith, hope, and truth for every generation. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

This week, Pastor Katie Campbell will continue our Christmas series, He Gets Us, as she speaks about how Jesus was rejected.

Experience a powerful Christmas Advent sermon focused on the Wise Men, faith, and waiting on God’s promises. This anointed message explores how to look up, hold onto God’s Word and prophetic promises, and worship Jesus amid life’s battles. Be encouraged to live with expectation, trust God for healing, breakthrough, and answered prayer, and prepare your heart for both Christ’s birth and His second coming. Filled with worship, Scripture, and testimony, this sermon will strengthen your faith, renew your hope, and help you carry God’s glory this Christmas season. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual renewal and deeper intimacy with Jesus. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

This Sunday, Pastor Sarah continues the He Gets Us series and will be speaking on the subject of Jesus Wept.

This message explores the powerful truth of God’s Kingdom—His reign on earth and the spiritual realm surrounding every believer. Followers of Jesus are called to build this Kingdom by walking in the Word, not the world (1 John 2:11). Scripture urges believers to live by truth, not just hear it (James 1:22-25). Jesus came to bring a Kingdom and a relationship, calling for full surrender (Luke 22:42) and daily cross-bearing (Matthew 16:24-25). Seek first the Kingdom (Matthew 6:33). By God’s grace and mercy, through Jesus’ death and resurrection, all who believe are washed clean and set free (Titus 3:3-4). For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

This Sunday we start a brand new speaking series, He Gets Us, as we head into the Christmas season. It is a series where we will explore the vulnerability of Jesus and what it reveals about God's love and mission. Our Senior Pastor, Steve Campbell, starts us off

Discover the true meaning of Christmas as we explore “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14) and the powerful revelation of Immanuel—God with us. This message uncovers Jesus as the Light of the World, the Lamb of God, and the King of Kings, fulfilling prophecy from Isaiah to Revelation. Learn how Christ’s presence brings hope, love, and transformation, and why Christmas is God revealing Himself to humanity. Be encouraged to “Make the Christmas Connection” in 2025 and experience the life, light, and victory found in Jesus. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

Today we conclude our two-part Every Nation series with Senior Pastor Angie Campbell as she speaks about the exciting topic of global mission!

Discover the true meaning of biblical hope in this powerful teaching, Our Hope Is in the Lord. Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a rope, an anchor, an eager expectation, and a binding to God’s promises. Explore key scriptures like Psalm 146:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah 40:31, and Romans 5:5, and learn how God’s love, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus’ sacrifice secure our hope. Be encouraged by the blessings of hope: boldness, restoration, courage, protection, and joy. If you feel weary or discouraged, this message will renew your strength and lift your spirit. For more information go to c3tuggerah.org.au

Coleton preached from Luke 19:1–10, the story of Zacchaeus, to show how Jesus transforms lives through love, not guilt or fear. Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector despised by others, was radically changed when Jesus chose to stay at his house. His response—giving to the poor and repaying those he wronged—demonstrates how experiencing Christ's love leads to deep transformation. Coleton emphasized that this is how the gospel works: it is God's power to change us, not our willpower or religious effort. Many try to change through fear, guilt, selfishness, or striving for God's approval, but true transformation comes only by experiencing His love. Two Cultures Coleton Wants for C3 Church     1.    A Culture Saturated with the Gospel     •    The gospel reveals God's deep love for us. The more it saturates our hearts and minds, the more it transforms us into people of forgiveness, generosity, and love.     •    This also corrects our distorted views of God. Jesus revealed the Father as merciful, kind, and gracious, not condemning or distant.     •    Practices like communion, confession, discipleship groups, preaching, and worship exist to root us in God's love and remind us that with Him we are safe, forgiven, and deeply loved.     2.    A Culture of Pursuit     •    God invites us to seek Him, and He responds to those who do. Scripture testifies that He rewards those who pursue Him (Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 6:33).     •    Pursuit is about encountering God in the present—not just being grateful for salvation in the past or hopeful for heaven in the future. Like the people Jesus healed, we can have present-tense testimonies of how He works in our lives today.     •    Coleton called for building rhythms of prayer, worship, discipleship, and spiritual practices so that seeking God becomes natural. These create space for God's presence, power, and blessing to shape us. Ultimately, Coleton's vision is for C3 to be a church so different from the world that stepping into it feels like culture shock—an environment formed by the gospel and pursuit of God where lives are continually transformed. ⸻ Discipleship Group Discussion Questions 1.    Zacchaeus' life was transformed not by fear or guilt but by experiencing Jesus' love. How have you personally experienced God's love transforming you? 2.    Which of the four “religious motivators” (fear, guilt, selfishness, or trying to earn God's love) do you most struggle with? How does the gospel (how God actually loves you) free you from that? 3.    In what ways has your view of God been distorted in the past? How does Jesus reshape that view? 4. If someone asked you today, “What has Jesus done for you recently?” what story would you be able to share? 5. Pursuing God requires intentional effort. What practices (prayer, Scripture, accountability, worship) help you stay consistent in seeking Him? Where are you struggling to pursue Him right now? 6. How can your group help each other create a “culture of pursuit”—seeking God not just individually but together? ⸻ Quotes from Authors     •    Leon Morris: “The gospel is not advice to people, suggesting that they lift themselves. It is power. It lifts them up. Paul does not say that the gospel brings power, but that it is power.”     •    Greg Boyd: “Despite our sin our creator thinks that we are worth experiencing a hellish death for. It was for the joy of spending eternity with us that Jesus endured the cross. In other words Calvary reveals our unsurpassable worth and significance to God. At the core of our being, this is what we long for.”     •    A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God: “Why do some people ‘find' God in a way that others do not? Why does God manifest His Presence to some and let multitudes of others struggle along in the half-light of imperfect Christian experience? Certainly the will of God is the same for all. He has no favorites. All He has ever done for any of His children He will do for all of His children. The difference lies, not with God, but with us.”     •    Craig Dykstra: “Practices are the nuclear reactors of the Christian faith, arenas where the gospel and human life come together in energizing, explosive ways. Practices create openings in our lives where the grace, mercy, and presence of God may be made known to us.”  

We are a bunch of misfits! And isn't it beautiful! All churches talk about culture. C3 is no different - our culture makes us who we are. We have a C3 accent - it's our accent within the kingdom, our family expression. Our culture is what we love about who we are, and why we are so proud of the global family we belong to. What makes C3 different to any other movement? Join Ps Sam Picken as he leads us through a rich conversation discussing our unique C3 cultural identifiers, and how we can continue to strengthen and embody these cultural identifies in our local church contexts around the world. If you want to know more about C3 as a movement, this episode is for you. "We aren't overly prescriptive, we have generous cultural parameters so local churches can define what they look like in their own context. We're not cookie cutter but leave room for personality." - Ps Steve Burgess ---------------------------------------------------------- Watch: C3 Church Global Cultural Identifiers https://youtu.be/Oz1I6ne-Hio ---------------------------------------------------------- In this episode: Sam & Jess Picken @sampicken @jesspicken @C3Toronto Rock Mutegheki @mutegheki @c3alivechurch @c3east_westafrica Steve Burgess @steve_burgess @c3grow ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow C3 Church Global @C3ChurchGlobal Ps Phil Pringle @Philpringle https://www.philpringle.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- For more information on C3 Church Global: www.c3churchglobal.com | @c3churchglobal Find your closest C3 Church: https://c3churchglobal.com/find-a-church

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray effectively for your family, friends and colleagues. Prayer will transform your life as well as the situations for which you are praying. ---------------------------------------------------------- In Part Four we conclude our series in the book of Philippians. ----------------------------------------------------------

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray effectively for your family, friends and colleagues. Prayer will transform your life as well as the situations for which you are praying. ---------------------------------------------------------- In Part Three Ps Phil leads us through Pauls five prayer requests in Ephesians 3. ----------------------------------------------------------

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray effectively for your family, friends and colleagues. Prayer will transform your life as well as the situations for which you are praying. ---------------------------------------------------------- In Part Two we look at the letter of Colossians. ----------------------------------------------------------

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray effectively for your family, friends and colleagues. Prayer will transform your life as well as the situations for which you are praying. ---------------------------------------------------------- In Part One Ps Phil starts with an introduction to prayer and the book of Ephesians. ----------------------------------------------------------

A powerful new sound is emerging in our churches, one that heralds a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. This sound isn't just about music; it's about creating an atmosphere where God's presence can dwell. Be encouraged by this message from Ps Chris Pringle that carries a prophetic word to our C3 global family. This message is for every believer, and especially for those in worship, song writing and creative spaces. Make sure to share this with your church leaders and teams. ---------------------------------------------------------- C3 WORSHIP We have some brilliant worship being released around the C3 movement. Below are a few links to some new albums and playlists:

In this weeks podcast we get a download on all things C3 College and lean into the importance of investment in Biblical training! Join Ps Phil as he sits down with College Principal Pam Borrow, as well as past graduates and C3 pastors, Sam Picken and Joel Burden to talk the importance of biblical training and Christian education. If you've been looking for an update on college, what is being offered and how your church can utilise the great options available, this conversation is for you. “The secret sauce is that C3 College carries the culture, vision and values of our movement, in amongst great biblical training. The heart of our movement is in it, and all the content is by local pastors, for the local church. It's made by the family, for the family.” - Pam Borrow, College Principal. C3 College began in the very early days of C3, with a single classroom of students, with the goal to fast track biblical foundations and experience in ministry and leadership, this quickly evolved to also include the creative art and pastoral care. 45 years on C3 College continues to be run by C3 SYD, and is our recommended college for Bible & Theology Training for all our C3 pastors and teams around the world, as well as countless others looking to discover their purpose and answer the call of God in their lives. “It's important to get yourself grounded and make yourself immovable in Biblical truth. College was a life changing experience. I immersed myself in it. Taking time away to immerse yourself, you get recoded, and it provides space to receive clarity in your calling. I am a pastor now, but that wouldn't have happened without C3 College.” - Ps Sam Picken “I started college 8 years into planting out church. Like many pastors we were accelerated into leadership and there were some gaps there. I knew our church needed it, but so did I. We piloted the 2 years online course with our team and we found it filled in all those gaps, we were given a new language and able to articulate things we couldn't before. College helped build that foundation, and being online means I can do it without needing to leave what I'm doing.” - Ps Joel Burden Getting immersed in, and investing in biblical knowledge and leadership skills is crucial for discipleship, formation and building strong, thriving churches. Providing training in systematic theology and ministry skills, with online accredited & short courses, C3 College is available to all C3 Church pastors, church members, and the public. ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow C3 College @c3college https://www.c3college.com/ Pam Borrow @pamborrow Ps Phil Pringle @Philpringle https://www.philpringle.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Support C3 College in providing training scholarships for pastors in developing regions around the world, by contacting us hello@c3churchglobal.com or by giving via https://c3churchglobal.com/giving ---------------------------------------------------------- For more information on C3 Church Global: www.c3churchglobal.com | @c3churchglobal Find you closest C3 Church: https://c3churchglobal.com/find-a-church #wearec3 #Jesus #bible #biblecollege #leadership #theology

In this Message To The Movement Ps Phil encourages us to be filled with the Holy Spirit on a continual basis. God has given us everything that we need, in the person of the Holy Spirit. Hunger and thirst for Him. As we are planted by the river of life - by the Holy Spirit, and by the word of God - we will bear fruit and bring life wherever we go. “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” - John 7:37-38 NKJV ---------------------------------------------------------- MESSAGE TO THE MOVEMENT Once a quarter Ps Phil & Chris Pringle provide a message to the C3 movement around the world. These messages have been prayerfully prepared for all C3 Churches to play either in a Sunday service or to your teams. ----------------------------------------------------------

In this weeks C3 Church Global Podcast, great friends Ps Phil Pringle and Ps Shane Baxter sit down to discuss the huge topic of leadership, life balance and wellbeing. Ps Shane (Enjoy Church) opens up about hitting a season of burnout and depression, and how he found healing through rest, support, and refocusing on what truly matters. Be inspired and equipped by this life-giving, vulnerable reflection, and gain valuable insights in order to set up and maintain vitality and longevity in ministry. Mental health matters in ministry - this is reminder to take breaks, lean into community, deal with disappointment, and know our limits. God doesn't call us to save the world, but to run our race well. Our worth isn't determined by our productivity, but by our identity in Christ. For the past 25 years, Ps Shane and Georgie, have lead Enjoy Church through a season of significant growth and influence. From humble beginnings of 40 people, to now a multi-site church across Australia, Japan and Cambodia, with over 6000 people and over 100 nationalities represented. We are so thankful for Ps Shane. Whether you're a church leader or simply feeling overwhelmed, Shane's story reminds us that it's okay to not be okay, and that healing is possible with the right support. “Just because there's a mountain it doesn't mean I need to take it. Learn where your voice is required. We can try to take mountains that God isn't asking us to take... We can't save everybody, and we only get into trouble when we try.” - Shane Baxter ---------------------------------------------------------- Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RjcxCPWM1Gc ---------------------------------------------------------- New Book: ‘Only Believe: Chapter One' While many authors write about lessons they've learnt from others, what sets this book apart is Shane's transparency about the life experiences which shaped him, and the amazing multi-site Church called, Enjoy Church. This inspirational, informative, and faith-building book sets out his and Georgie's remarkable ministry journey. Shane is celebrated not only for his infectious personality and sense of humour, but also for his compassion and love of people. Typical of his authentic preaching and teaching style, he shares about the highs and lows of being in ministry, whilst giving insight into his greatest personal challenge, his own heart. “ONLY BELIEVE” is more than just a story. It's a testimony of what God can do and wants to do in and through all of us. ‘Only Believe' is available to purchase in Australia through Koorong, in person at any Enjoy Church location, or via Amazon. https://amzn.asia/d/5DIYvWo ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Ps Phil Pringle @Philpringle https://www.philpringle.com/ Ps Shane Baxter @shanebaxter Enjoy Church @enjoychurch https://enjoy.church/ ---------------------------------------------------------- For more information on C3 Church Global: www.c3churchglobal.com | @c3churchglobal Find you closest C3 Church: https://c3churchglobal.com/find-a-church

Join Ps Phil as he sits down with C3 Toronto Lead Pastor, and C3 Canada Regional Director, Ps Sam Picken. This conversation is rich with leadership lessons for every pastor. Ps Sam, with his wife Jess, over the past 12 years have built an extraordinary church in the city of Toronto. Hear their journey and lessons in leadership and ministry. This conversation turns into a beautiful back and forth, as Ps Phil & Sam riff on many relevant ministry subjects including discipleship, building faith in people, prayer, preaching, and hearing God's voice. We pray you receive a fresh impartation of faith and wisdom for church growth through this wonderful conversation. Make sure to listen and send this on to your team and friends in ministry. “I believe that the kingdom moves. It needs to be sent. The expansion of the kingdom is the mission of God. We dial into God's mission.” - Ps Sam Picken ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow: Ps Phil Pringle @Philpringle https://www.philpringle.com/ Ps Sam Picken @sampicken C3 Toronto @C3Toronto https://www.c3toronto.com/ C3 Mexico City @c3mexicocity https://www.c3mexicocity.com/en ---------------------------------------------------------- For more information on C3 Church Global: www.c3churchglobal.com | @c3churchglobal Find you closest C3 Church: https://c3churchglobal.com/find-a-church #wearec3 #jesus #faith #discipleship #hearingGod #churchleadership #revival

As a movement we are passionate about supporting our pastors and teams around the world build healthy, vibrant marriages. Strong marriages don't just happen – they require intentionality, commitment, and a foundation in Christ. Join Ps John & Danielle Pearce (Global Exec Directors, C3 Powerhouse) as they share insight and wisdom from over 30 years of marriage and ministry. Whether you're married, engaged, or single, these principles can help us all build healthier relationships and stronger communities of faith. 10 Hot Tips for a Thriving Marriage

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