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Welcome to Hills Church!Thanks for joining us for today's service. We pray that our worship and time in God's Word encourage and strengthen your faith.This week, Ps. Nathan shares a special message from Acts 13 and 14 as Hills Church commissions the team launching Way Church. Discover how the early church responded to the Holy Spirit's leading, the importance of church planting, and why God's mission is always bigger than ourselves.For more information about Hills Church, visit https://hillschurch.org.auSermon NotesSent by the Holy SpiritActs 13:1 to 14:28Ps. Nathan BellCalled in God's PresenceThe church at Antioch didn't develop its mission through strategy alone. While worshipping, praying and fasting, they heard the Holy Spirit's direction. God's calling is most clearly discovered as we spend time in His presence.Stay Faithful Through OppositionPaul and Barnabas faced rejection, persecution and hardship, yet they remained committed to God's mission. Their perseverance produced lasting fruit and reminds us that God's work often grows through faithfulness rather than comfort.Success Requires HumilityWhen people attempted to honour Paul and Barnabas instead of God, they immediately redirected all glory back to Jesus. As God blesses His people, humility must always remain at the centre of ministry.Stay ConnectedAlthough Paul and Barnabas planted new churches, they remained closely connected to the church that sent them. Healthy mission includes accountability, encouragement and ongoing partnership.Sending Is Kingdom GrowthThe church at Antioch appeared to lose some of its best leaders, yet the Kingdom gained. Sending people into new mission fields creates opportunities for new leaders to emerge and expands God's work beyond our own community.Key TakeawayThe Holy Spirit still calls and sends His Church today. As we seek God's presence, remain humble, persevere through challenges, and faithfully support one another, we become part of His ongoing mission to reach the world.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

What will Jesus find when He returns? In Luke 12:35–59, Jesus prepares His followers for the end of all things and shows them how to live while they wait. Kevin Barra explains why Christ's return gives us a reason to remain ready, faithfully use what God has entrusted to us, endure the cost of following Jesus, and respond to His offer of salvation while it remains open.Jesus will return at an unexpected time, so His followers should live with readiness and expectationGod will evaluate how faithfully we have used our responsibilities, opportunities, and influenceFollowing Jesus may bring conflict, but His grace is available now to anyone willing to receive itKey Scriptures:Luke 12:35–591 Thessalonians 5:1–22 Peter 3:8–10Consider what Jesus would find if He returned today. Are you living with an expectation of His return, remaining faithful with what He has entrusted to you, and following Him when it becomes difficult? Ask God to show you the step you need to take to trust Jesus more fully. Share this message with a friend or family member who could use the encouragement to live ready and faithful.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | Kevin Barra | September 6, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Ephesians: Live in the Light continues our journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians.Jonathan Eddie explores what it means to imitate Christ and live as children of light in a world that often pulls us in the opposite direction. Rather than simply avoiding darkness, believers are called to reflect God's character through love, wisdom, and lives that honour Him.As we continue through Ephesians, we're reminded that our faith is not just something we believe, it's something we live every day.Sermon Notes -Scripture: Ephesians 5:1 to 20Imitate GodPaul begins with a simple but challenging instruction:"Imitate God... because you are His dear children."As children naturally imitate their parents, followers of Jesus are called to reflect God's character in the way they live.Live a Life of LoveJesus demonstrated perfect love by giving Himself for us.Our lives should be marked by:- Sacrificial love.- Kindness.- Forgiveness.- A desire to honour God in everything we do.Leave the Old Life BehindPaul contrasts the life of Christ with the patterns of the world.Followers of Jesus are called to turn away from:- Sexual immorality.- Greed.- Impurity.- Coarse language.- Foolish talk.Instead, our speech should be filled with thankfulness and encouragement.Live as Children of LightLight exposes darkness and reveals truth.Living in the light means:- Pursuing what pleases God.- Walking in integrity.- Choosing righteousness.- Allowing Christ to shape every area of our lives.Walk in WisdomPaul encourages believers to make the most of every opportunity.Wise living includes:- Seeking God's will.- Being filled with the Holy Spirit.- Encouraging one another.- Worshipping with thankful hearts.Key TakeawayFollowing Jesus is more than changing our behaviour. It is allowing God to transform who we are so that our lives increasingly reflect His love, holiness, and light.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

30 August 2026As we continue our Ephesians series, Reinier explores Ephesians 4:17 to 32 and challenges us to live distinctively different from the world around us.Paul reminds us that followers of Jesus have been given a new identity in Christ. Rather than conforming to the values of the world, we are called to allow the Holy Spirit to renew our minds, put on our new nature, and live lives that reflect God's holiness, truth, kindness, and love.This message encourages us to stand firm in God's truth, pursue genuine transformation through His Word, and live in Christian community as a witness to the world.Sermon Notes - Ephesians 4:17 to 32Living a New Life in ChristPaul reminds us that following Jesus means more than believing the gospel. It means living differently. As followers of Christ, we are called to leave behind our old way of life and allow the Holy Spirit to continually transform us from the inside out.The World's WayBefore Christ, humanity lives apart from God, following the values and patterns of a world that rejects Him. This leads to confusion, spiritual darkness, and a life that ultimately cannot satisfy. The gospel calls us out of that way of living and into a completely new life.Renew Your MindTransformation begins with the renewing of our minds. As we spend time in God's Word and allow the Holy Spirit to shape our thoughts, attitudes, and desires, we begin to see ourselves and the world through God's perspective rather than the culture around us.On Your New NaturePaul encourages believers to put off the old self and put on the new nature that God has given us. This means living lives marked by truth, forgiveness, kindness, generosity, self control, and love. We are called to reflect Christ in both our words and our actions.Three Practical Responses• Know the truth by regularly reading and studying God's Word.• Live out your new identity by choosing each day to follow Christ instead of the patterns of the world.• Commit to Christian community where we encourage, support, and help one another grow in faith.Key TakeawayGod has not only saved us from our old life, He is transforming us into people who reflect His character. As we allow the Holy Spirit to renew our minds and as we walk together in community, we become a powerful witness to the world of the transforming power of Jesus.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

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23 August 2026As we continue our Ephesians series, Reinier unpacks Ephesians 4:1 to 16 and challenges us to live lives worthy of the calling we have received in Christ.Drawing on the remarkable story of the Moravian Revival, Reinier shows how God moves powerfully through a united, praying Church. Paul reminds us that the Church is called by God, united by the Holy Spirit, and empowered with unique gifts to build one another up and reach the world with the Gospel.This message encourages us to abide deeply in Christ, pursue unity, discover our God given calling, and pray for God to bring renewal in our lives, our church, and our communities.Sermon NotesWe are called to live lives worthy of the calling we have received in Christ.Three marks of a healthy churchA Called Church- We have been called to represent Christ in the world.- Our calling is to display God's goodness and make His kingdom known.- Ephesians moves from who we are in Christ to how we live because of Christ.A United Church- Unity is a gift from God that we are called to protect.- Paul points to humility, gentleness and patience as the qualities that preserve unity.- The more we abide in Jesus, the more naturally we grow together in love.An Empowered Church- Every believer has been given spiritual gifts.- Our gifts are for building up the Church and serving others.- When every member plays their part, the whole body grows in maturity and love.Key Takeaways- Our identity comes before our activity.- Abiding in Jesus produces lasting spiritual fruit.- Prayer is the foundation of renewal and revival.- God works through ordinary people who are surrendered to Him.- The Church is God's plan to bring hope and transformation to the world.ChallengeHow is Jesus calling you to respond today?- Return to your first love.- Commit yourself to prayer.- Use the gifts God has given you.- Pursue unity with other believers.- Live each day in a way that reflects your calling in Christ.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

Pastor Mark continues the Ephesians series from chapter 3, exploring the mystery revealed through Paul: the Church has always been part of God's eternal plan. Through Jesus, people who were once divided are brought together as one family, and that united Church becomes a living display of God's wisdom.Sermon NotesIn Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul begins a sentence about prayer, but interrupts himself to explain something he cannot keep quiet about. He calls it a mystery, something previously hidden in God but now revealed through the Holy Spirit.That mystery is the Church.The Church was always God's planGentiles were never God's second option.From the beginning, God's plan was to bring people from every nation together through Jesus.Jew and Gentile now share equally in the inheritance of God's children, belong to the same body, and receive the same promises through Christ.The dividing wall has been torn down.Through Jesus, outsiders are invited all the way into the family of God.The gospel reconciles us to each otherThe gospel reconciles us personally to God, but it also reconciles people who may have every human reason to remain divided.The Church is meant to demonstrate that those walls can come down.Sometimes our own walls are not built through hatred. They can simply come through comfort, convenience or familiarity.Pastor Mark challenges us to step beyond those familiar boundaries.Talk to someone new. Share a meal. Hear someone's story. Build relationships with people who may be different in age, background or life experience.When we do this, we are putting the gospel on display.The Church displays God's wisdomIn Ephesians 3:10, Paul says God's purpose is to use the Church to display His wisdom, even to the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.The primary display is not a building, sermon, worship team or programme.It is the Church itself.Ordinary and imperfect people from different backgrounds learning to genuinely love one another because of Jesus.Unity is spiritual warfareThere is an unseen spiritual battle, but Christ has already won the victory.Every time people who would not naturally connect choose to love, welcome and serve one another, something spiritually significant happens.Unity is not simply a nice outcome. It is part of the Church's witness.That means unresolved conflict, cliques, grudges and division matter.Paul calls us to both seek and protect unity.Everyone is invited inFor anyone who feels like an outsider, Paul's message is clear.You do not need the right background, family history or past.Through Christ, outsiders are invited all the way in and welcomed as members of God's family.And because we have bold and confident access to God through Jesus, we should not hold others at a distance.Key ScriptureEphesians 3:6“Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God's children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.”Key ThoughtThe Church is God's living display of the gospel.When people who would otherwise remain divided become family through Jesus, God's wisdom, grace and victory are put on display.____Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

In this message, Pastor Nathan concludes Ephesians chapter 2 by exploring the Church as God's family and His holy temple. Rather than being defined by buildings or programmes, the Church is a people who have been brought together through Christ, shaped by His character, and filled with His Spirit to fulfil His purposes in the world.Notes:Continuing through Ephesians 2:19-22, Pastor Nathan reminds us of last week's message that Jesus brings outsiders into God's family through grace. What matters most is not our religious background, knowledge, or traditions, but whether our hearts have been transformed by Christ.Every believer is welcomed into God's family through faith.Paul tells the Gentile believers they are no longer strangers or foreigners. Instead, they are citizens of God's Kingdom and members of His family. This is more than an illustration. Through Christ we have been spiritually adopted as sons and daughters of God.The Church is a family.Jesus Himself described those who follow Him as His brothers and sisters. Our identity is no longer based on nationality, culture, denomination, or background. We belong to one spiritual family with God as our Father and Christ as the head of the Church.The Church is a together family.Pastor Nathan challenges the modern mindset of individualism and consumerism that can shape the way we think about church. Church is not something we simply attend or consume. It is a family we belong to.Like any healthy family, every member has a role to play. Together we carry responsibility for welcoming others, serving one another, and contributing to the health and mission of God's Church.We are not attenders at God's house.Together, we are His house.The Church is God's holy temple.Paul describes believers as being carefully joined together to become a holy temple where God dwells by His Spirit.While church buildings are valuable, God's dwelling place is no longer a physical building. Wherever God's people gather in Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, His presence is there.Holiness has two important aspects:• Separation from sin and the values of the world.• Consecration to God's purposes.Followers of Jesus are called to turn away from selfishness, greed, hatred, prejudice, division, and every form of sin. At the same time, we dedicate our lives, our gifts, our families, and everything we have to serving Christ and His Kingdom.The Church is founded and shaped by Christ.Paul describes Jesus as the cornerstone upon which the entire Church is built.Just as every stone in a building is aligned to the cornerstone, every believer is being shaped to reflect Christ.Our attitudes, humility, forgiveness, love, service, and obedience are all formed by the example of Jesus.The Church only fulfils its purpose when Christ remains its foundation and every believer aligns their life with Him.Pastor Nathan finishes by encouraging the Church to ask two important questions:• Am I embracing God's plan for me within His family?• When people encounter us, do they simply see a church building, or do they experience the love, grace, and life of Jesus through His people?As God's family and His holy temple, we are called to reflect Christ together so the world encounters Him through us.Key Scriptures:Ephesians 2:19-22Galatians 6:15Matthew 12:48-50John 1:12-13Key Thought:The Church is God's family and His holy temple, built on Christ, shaped by His character, and filled with His Spirit to reveal Jesus to the world.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

5 July 2026In this message, Pastor Nathan continues our Ephesians series by looking at Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesians 1. This passage reminds us that the Church is the body of Christ, called to know God deeply, have hearts filled with His light, and live through the same power that raised Jesus from the dead.Notes:In this message, Pastor Nathan continues our series in Ephesians by looking at the second half of chapter 1.Paul writes this part of the letter as a prayer for the church. His prayer shows what matters deeply to him and what he longs to see formed in God's people.Pastor Nathan begins by reminding us that Paul describes the Church as the body of Christ. Christ is the head, and the Church is His living presence in the world. We are not a monument, museum, club, or society. We are the people through whom Christ acts, speaks, serves, and loves.As the body of Christ, the Church is called to bring the presence of Jesus into the world, share the gospel, care for those in need, show sacrificial love, and reflect His transformed character.Pastor Nathan highlights three key parts of Paul's prayer:1. Know God through spiritual wisdomPaul prays that the church would receive spiritual wisdom and insight so they may grow in their knowledge of God.This is not just about knowing information about Jesus. It is about knowing Him personally. Like any relationship, knowing Jesus grows through time, attention, love, prayer, worship, Scripture, silence, and listening.As we know Jesus more deeply, we grow in wisdom, insight, character, and obedience.2. Have hearts flooded with lightPaul prays that their hearts would be filled with light so they can understand the confident hope God has given them.Pastor Nathan explains that the heart is where our character, desires, hopes, and attitudes are formed. We need the light of Christ to shine there, even into the places we may prefer to keep hidden.As Jesus shines His light in our hearts, He brings truth, grace, freedom, peace, and hope.3. Know God's power for usPaul prays that believers would understand the incredible greatness of God's power for those who believe.This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead. It is not a small leftover power. It is resurrection power.Pastor Nathan reminds us that this power is not only for signs and wonders. It is also the power to live a transformed life. It is the power to defeat sinful patterns, overcome addictions, move from pride to humility, grow in patience, love sacrificially, and become more like Jesus.The message closes with the challenge to not only know about God's power, but to experience it personally.Paul's prayer is still a prayer for the Church today: that we would be spiritually wise, truly know Jesus, have enlightened hearts, and live through the power of the Holy Spirit.Key Scriptures:Ephesians 1:15-23John 17:3Romans 6:5-6Key Thought:The Church is the body of Christ, called to know Jesus deeply, live with hearts full of His light, and be changed by His resurrection power.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #thegospelofjohn #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

28 June 2026In this message, Pastor Nathan begins our new series in Ephesians by introducing Paul's letter and the big themes that will shape the weeks ahead. Ephesians points us to God's grace, our unity in Christ, the assurance of our salvation, and the new life we are called to live through the power of the Holy Spirit.Notes:In this message, Pastor Nathan begins our new series in Ephesians by helping us understand where this letter fits within the bigger story of the Bible.Pastor Nathan explains that the Bible is a collection of books, written in different genres, but all beautifully woven together into one grand story. From creation, to humanity's fall, to God's plan of redemption, the whole Bible points us to Jesus Christ.Ephesians sits within the New Testament letters. It was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus, a mostly Gentile church in a major city of the Roman Empire. Paul had spent significant time with this church, and this letter was written to encourage believers in their faith.Pastor Nathan highlights three major themes in Ephesians:1. Understanding God's grace and the assurance of our salvation.2. Embracing our unity and oneness in Christ.3. Learning how Christians live differently because of what Christ has done.Looking at Ephesians 1:1-14, Pastor Nathan reminds us of the incredible blessings God has given us in Christ. We are loved, chosen, adopted into God's family, forgiven, set free, and given an inheritance. The Holy Spirit is God's guarantee that we belong to Him.All of this flows from God's glorious grace. Grace means receiving God's free and undeserved favour and kindness. We did not earn it, and we do not deserve it, but God gives it freely through Jesus.Pastor Nathan also reminds us that grace does not stop at salvation. God's grace draws us, convicts us, pardons us, keeps us, strengthens us, and changes us. Grace is not just a holding place. It is God's power at work in us.The message closes with an invitation to receive God's grace again, whether for the first time or as a fresh reminder. Pastor Nathan points to the assurance we can have in Christ, even in the face of death, because Jesus has saved us, loves us, and has made us His own.Key Scriptures:Ephesians 1:1-14Romans 10:9-10Key Thought:God's grace saves us, keeps us, strengthens us, and changes us. In Christ, we are loved, chosen, forgiven, free, and secure in God's family.Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

21 June 2026In this message, Kate takes a look at Paul's letter to the Galatians and the simple but powerful truth of the gospel: salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone. This message challenges us to recognise the ways we may add human effort, religious performance, or feelings of unworthiness to the finished work of Christ.Notes: In this message, we look at Galatians and the danger of drifting from the gospel of grace into a faith built on performance.The message begins with the story of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Luther lived in a time when many people believed they had to work throughout their lives to remain acceptable to God. Through his study of Scripture, especially Galatians, he rediscovered the central truth of the Christian faith: we are made right with God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone.Paul wrote Galatians to churches that were facing a similar problem. They had received the gospel of grace, but new teachers were telling them they needed to add obedience to the Old Testament law, including circumcision, to truly belong to God's family.Paul responds strongly because this was not a small issue. A gospel of “Jesus plus” is not the gospel at all. If we add anything to the finished work of Jesus, we strip the cross of its power.The message reminds us that good works matter, but they do not save us. Baptism, prayer, Bible reading, generosity, serving, and spiritual growth are good responses to God's grace. They are not ways to earn His grace.The danger comes when we start to believe, even quietly, that we need to perform for God to be accepted by Him. This can show up as legalism, self-righteousness, religious activity, judging others, or a transactional faith where we think, “If I do this, God will do that.”It can also show up in a more hidden way: feeling unworthy, never good enough, exhausted from striving, or unable to truly believe we are forgiven and loved by God.The message invites us to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the shadows we may have brought into our faith journey. These hidden beliefs and experiences can shape how we see God, ourselves, and grace.The good news is that Jesus has already done everything needed for our salvation. We do not need to strive for a place in God's family. In Christ, we are already loved, accepted, forgiven, and free.The challenge is not only to receive the gospel of Jesus alone for ourselves, but to make sure our words, actions, and attitudes do not communicate “Jesus plus” to others.When people encounter us, do they experience the burden of religious performance or the freedom of Jesus alone?Key Scriptures:Galatians 1:6-10Galatians 2:16Galatians 2:21Galatians 3:21-26Galatians 5:1Ephesians 2:8-9James 2Matthew 11:28-30Key Thought:Jesus plus anything else ruins everything. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone.______________________________Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #katesouthward #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

14 June 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠Sermon Notes: What happens when the storms of life hit?In this message, Simon Ward from Compassion Australia challenges us to consider whether we live “outside in” or “inside out”. Looking at Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8, Simon suggests that perhaps the greatest miracle was not that Jesus calmed the storm, but that He could sleep through it.Jesus carried such peace within Him that the chaos around Him did not control Him.As followers of Christ, we have the Holy Spirit living within us. The question is not what is happening around us, but what is coming out of us. Are we allowing the pressures, fears, and struggles of life to shape us from the outside in? Or are we allowing God's peace, joy, and presence to flow from the inside out?Drawing on his work with Compassion Australia, Simon reminds us that poverty, hardship, and suffering do not have to define a person's identity. His powerful challenge is this:“You may be in poverty, but poverty doesn't have to be in you.”No matter what storm you are facing today, Jesus promises not a trouble-free life, but His presence in the midst of it. In Him we find an unknowable love, an inexpressible joy, and a peace that surpasses understanding.Key Scriptures:Luke 8:22-25Ephesians 1-3Acts 27Key Thought:Don't let the storm around you determine what happens within you. Let the peace of Christ flow from the inside out.#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon #compassion #compassionaustralia #simonward

7 June 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

10 May 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

5 April 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

29th March 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

22 March 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

15th March 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

8 March 2025Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we explore the sobering reality of end‑time apostasy—and why its warning matters for us today. Scripture tells us that in the last days, deception, compromise, and spiritual drift will grow. But this message is not one of fear or condemnation. It is a message of love—God's loving invitation for us to examine our hearts with honesty and humility.Have we allowed into our churches and homes the very things God calls abomination? Have we exchanged holiness for comfort, or obedience for convenience? Today, we're challenged to look inward and ask the most important question of all: Do we possess genuine faith?True faith in Jesus Christ brings transformation. It produces obedience, reverence, and a changed life. It turns us away from sin—not because we are perfect, but because the Holy Spirit is at work within us.Join us as we open God's Word and hear His “love note” to us—a reminder that He calls us not to empty religion, but to a true, living relationship with His Son. This episode urges us to return to the foundations of faith, pursue holiness, and walk in the light of God's truth.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

8 February 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

1 February 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

25 January 2026Find out more about Jesus⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/Jesus⁠Find the answers to life's biggest questions. Try Alpha.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/alpha⁠Can we pray for you? Request prayer.⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/⁠ and click 'Prayer Request' Button.To give/tithe to the work of Hills Church, follow the link below⁠https://hillschurch.org.au/give⁠#hillschurch #beencouraged #nathanbell #evertonhills #brisbanechurch #brisbane #wesleyanmethodistchurch #hillschurchsermon

Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus.We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah.And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.-1 Thessalonians 1:10UpTime Community is a webcast that covers teachings and unique perspectives on end time events.Sign-up for updates and extra content that won't be posted on this channel: https://forms.gle/vQTPMs3kCt5X5Za88Unsure about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Go HERE: https://www.gotquestions.org/eternal-life.html

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This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in Semester 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Jeri Jones SparksScripture: John 20Talk Title: Meet Jesus Find FulfilmentTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Paddy BennScripture: John 20: 19-31Talk Title: Meet Jesus Find LoveTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in semester 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Richard ChinScripture: John 12:1-19Talk Title: Meet Jesus: Find GloryTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Jeri Jones SparksScripture: John 4: 1-26Talk Title: Meet Jesus Find FulfilmentTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Paddy BennScripture: John 13: 1-17Talk Title: Meet Jesus Find LoveTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

This episode is a talk from an EU Public Meeting in semester 2, 2025.Series: Meet JesusSpeaker: Richard ChinScripture: John 11:1-44Talk Title: Meet Jesus Find LifeTo find out more about the Sydney Uni Evangelical Union, or to join us on campus, visit https://sydneyunieu.org

The end of Luke 18:8 says, “Nevertheless when the Son of Man come the, shall he find faith on the earth?” We look at Luke 18:1-26 and talk about faith. How can you make sure you have the faith that Jesus is looking for.

There was filth on the outside of the glass. Purified seven times. Does it have authority for us today?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Pastor Chas Stevenson

This Memorial Day fellowship service Pastor Ryan continues our series in Matthew with his sermon, "Does Jesus Find Any Fruit on Your Tree?"

This Memorial Day fellowship service Pastor Ryan continues our series in Matthew with his sermon, "Does Jesus Find Any Fruit on Your Tree?"

We cannot believe anything that we read or see anymore. Reality and fantasy are becoming indistinguishable. There is a quote that is attributed to a woman from Germany who lived in the 20th century that goes like this: "If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that nobody believes anything any longer." This is the snare that we find ourselves in now. Very few people believe anything anymore. This is why there is so much apathy, lack of commitment, and skepticism and cynicism among those who profess to be believers in Christ and his Word. Generally, modern professing Christians do no believe anything enough to die for. Their so-called faith will not even get them to church or deliver them from their sinful lifestyle. That is not the kind of faith that saves.

Luke 18 vs 8. "I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

Click here for the SermonClicking here will take you to our webpageClick here to contact usWelcome to the Westside church's special Monday Morning Coffee podcast with Mark Roberts. Mark is a disciple, a husband, father and grand dad, as well as a certified coffee geek, fan of CS Lewis' writings and he loves his big red Jeep. He's also the preacher for Westside church.

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

“The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,” (Luke 24:5–6 NLT-SE)

In this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Constance Hastings, a mental health counselor and ordained clergy member, to explore the tension between faith, doubt, and healing. Raised outside of faith but eventually drawn into ministry, Constance shares her powerful journey of encountering Jesus in unexpected ways. From struggling with skepticism to embracing faith, she unpacks why Jesus remains a controversial yet deeply personal figure. We also discuss how religious institutions have sometimes caused harm, why choice is essential in faith, and how God's persistent call often meets us in the most unexpected places. Whether you've been burned by religion or are simply curious about spirituality's role in mental well-being, this episode is an eye-opener.   About the Guest:   Constance Hastings is a mental health counselor, ordained clergy, and the author of The Trouble with Jesus. She brings a unique perspective, having navigated both secular and faith-based worlds. Through her work, she helps individuals reconcile faith with emotional healing and challenges conventional religious narratives.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ Faith is a Journey, Not a Destination – Struggles with doubt are normal and often necessary for growth.✅ Choice Matters in Faith – True faith cannot be forced; it must be embraced willingly.✅ Jesus' Message Was Radical – He uplifted the marginalized, challenged the powerful, and prioritized love over legalism.✅ Religious Trauma is Real – Many have been hurt by institutions misusing faith, but that doesn't mean God isn't real.✅ Mental Health & Spirituality Intersect – Deep healing happens when we examine ourselves fully—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.✅ God's Call is Persistent – Even when we try to walk away, we might still feel drawn toward something greater than ourselves.   Connect with Constance Hastings:  

Homily of Fr. Michael P. O'Connor from Mass on November 19, 2024 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22 Luke 19:1-10 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

What does Christlike leadership look like? What traits do effective and faithful leaders possess? How can we develop strong yet humble leadership skills and speak up and lead out in today's world? Dr. Christina Hibbert explores what it means to be a good and righteous leader in this episode of Like a Watered Garden ( a Come Follow Me: Book of Mormon inspired mental health and personal growth podcast). 00:00-08:59“QOTW: How can I be a righteous leader in today's world?”09:00-25:24“Influence, popularity, fame & fortune”25:25-35:05“Be humble, share yourself; self-leadership, self-worth”35:06-49:36“Inspire others, live righteously, be an example, be patient in affliction”49:37-END“Be ‘distinct & different in happy ways'; Become like Jesus”Find the Study Guide for this & other episodes & SUBSCRIBE to our email list here:  http://www.likeawateredgarden.comAbout this podcast:Welcome to Like a Watered Garden, a Come Follow Me-inspired mental health & personal growth podcast that shows you how to personalize the scriptures to help you “overcome, become, and flourish” in physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health & wellness, so you may feel, as Isaiah writes, “...like a watered garden and a spring whose waters fail not.”Host Dr. Christina Hibbert-clinical psychologist, author, speaker, wife & mom, & member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.For our 3rd season, we'll be  following the Come Follow Me manual and learning in The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, our goal being to draw closer to Christ as we study this great book of holy scripture.See also Season 1: Old Testament & Season 2: New TestamentTo learn more about Dr. Christina Hibbert, please visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com  or http://www.instagram.com/drchristinahibbert or http://www.facebook.com/DrCHibbertTo learn more about this podcast & find bonus materials visit http://www.likeawateredgarden.com and/or Instagram, http://www.instagram.com/likeawatered.garden Join our "Like a Watered Garden Podcast FB Discussion Group," by visiting  http://www.facebook.com/groups/likeawateredgardenOriginal music written & performed by Braxton HibbertPlease rate/review this podcast! Let's connect: http://www.likeawateredgarden.com http://www.instagram.com/likeawatered.garden http://www.instagram.com/drchristinahibbert http://www.facebook.com/groups/likeawateredgarden