Sermons

Memorising Scripture feels old-fashioned in a world where everything is one Google search away. But what if instant access to information can’t produce the transformation your soul actually needs? Discover why hiding God’s Word in your heart may be one of the most powerful spiritual practices of your life.

Most of us love the idea of freedom, but few of us realise how deeply it’s tied to knowing God’s truth. This week we’ll explore why studying Scripture isn’t just for scholars—it’s a pathway to freedom, clarity, and transformation. And we’ll discover how even simple questions can lead us into some of God’s greatest treasures.

In a world addicted to speed, God invites us to read His Word at the pace of the soul, not the pace of our schedules. Drawing from Scripture—and a dog joyfully chewing his bone—we explore the lost practice of biblical meditation. Discover how slowing down with Scripture opens us to God’s voice and leads to true spiritual transformation.

Many of us know we should read the Bible — yet struggle to do it. What if reading Scripture isn’t about checking a box, but meeting the living God? This message invites us to follow Jesus’ example of immersing our lives in Scripture, not just to read the Bible, but to be formed by it.

Ever feel like temptation sneaks up on you when you least expect it? In this message, we uncover the enemy’s four timeless tactics of temptation and discover how prayer and trust in God become our ultimate “way of escape.” Don’t miss this powerful conclusion to The Way of Escape series — it might just change how you face your next temptation.

Sometimes, the only way to overcome temptation isn’t by fighting harder—it’s by not fighting alone. This week in The Way of Escape, we’ll explore how community and confession can break the power of shame and lead us into freedom.

When temptation comes knocking, most of us think we can handle it — reason with it, resist it, or outsmart it. But Scripture tells us the real key to victory isn’t negotiating with temptation; it’s fleeing from it. But what does it mean to flee temptation? The story of Joseph is a powerful example of what it means to leave your cloak behind and run toward freedom.

Resisting temptation isn’t easy—but Jesus showed us how. In the wilderness, He modelled the power of solitude, fasting, and Scripture to overcome temptation and walk in lasting freedom.

What does it really mean to be part of a genuine Christian community? In the final message of our We is greater than Me series, we explore how the Church thrives when every believer actively participates — using their unique God-given gifts to serve others and build the Kingdom. Discover why there are no spectators in God’s family and how you can find your place of contribution.

Most people want avoid conflict at all costs. Churches, in particular, are chronically conflict avoidant. But scripture shows us that conflict has been part of church life since the beginning. True community is not built by avoiding conflict, but by engaging it with honesty, humility, and love.

Vulnerability doesn’t come easy. Fear and pride often keep us from letting others in. But community can’t thrive without vulnerability. This week in our We > Me series, we unpacked why letting others see our weaknesses is not a liability, but a pathway to love, grace, and real connection.

Real love in community goes beyond politeness or surface-level kindness. It means being genuine, selfless, and willing to put others first. The Bible calls us to love with sincerity, not with masks of selfishness or convenience, but by choosing to honour, serve, and care for others even when it is difficult. This kind of love comes from knowing and receiving God’s perfect love, and letting that transform us to love with sincerity and depth.

We’re often hesitant to engage in community because of past wounds and fear of vulnerability. But what if the messiness of community is actually one of God’s greatest tools for transformation?

An ancient proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” Sustaining a lifelong journey of following Jesus is only possible in community. This call goes beyond simply attending church—it invites us into relationships marked by depth, vulnerability, and a shared commitment to transformation.

Transformation is possible, but it’s not inevitable. It requires intentional effort on our part. The early Christians understood this, so they embraced what they called a “Rule of Life”—a rhythm of practices, habits, and relationships designed to make space for being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. Crafting our own Rule of Life is an essential step for turning the goal of becoming like Jesus into a reality.

A central part of apprenticing under Jesus is learning how to deal with sin. Though the topic can feel uncomfortable, facing the reality of sin—whether committed by us, against us, or around us—is essential for our healing and transformation. This teaching also unpacks confession: the practice of bringing our sin, shame, or hidden struggles into the light with a trusted person, so that we can step into freedom and wholeness.

Often, when we begin to practice the spiritual disciplines, the unhealed wounds of a lifetime rise to the surface of our hearts. How we respond to that pain is vital. This teaching explores the three primary ways people deal with pain (deny, detach, or drug), how unhealed pain sabotages transformation, and how God can meet us in pain to bring lasting change.

Spiritual disciplines are practices that create space for the Spirit to transform us from the inside out. Today we’ll look at how practicing spiritual disciplines open us up to God to change us at the deepest level.

Many of us desire to become more like Jesus, but we feel stuck. We need a training program, a reliable pathway to transformation. We find this in the Way of Jesus, which shows us how to intentionally engage formation.