Discovery Church

Discovery Church
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Discovery Church

Discovery Church in Melbourne, Australia is a place to belong, be restored and create new life in Jesus. Our vision is Every Heart Found in Jesus' Story.

  1. Ask, Seek, Knock

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Ask Seek Knock 06/04/2025 - Zeke Murley Luke 11:1–13 | The Way of Prayer Perception of Prayer“Lord, teach us to pray…” (v.1) Why do you pray the way you do?Is your view of God shaping your prayer life—or is your experience shaping your view of God?Could it be that what you believe about who you pray to matters more than how you pray?Persistence in Prayer“Give us each day…” (v.3) What are you reaching for when life gets hard—a prescription or persistence?Do you want solutions more than you want to walk with the Solution-Giver?Could the daily repetition of prayer be God’s gift, not His delay?Posture in Prayer“I have nothing to set before him…” (v.6) Are you coming to God with demands, or with dependence?What if God isn’t looking for strength in your prayers, but surrender?Can you have the right words, the right discipline… and still the wrong heart?Promise of Prayer“How much more will the Father give the Holy Spirit…” (v.13) What if the thing you’re asking for isn’t really what your soul needs?What if God answers every prayer—by giving you more of Himself?Is it possible you’ve been knocking on the wrong door?Questions to Sit With This WeekWhat do I really want when I pray?Do I see prayer as access to God, or access to answers?Have I mistaken God’s silence for His absence?Would I be satisfied with getting what I asked for—but not getting more of Him?

    27 min
  2. For What Its Worth

    1 APR

    For What Its Worth

    30/03/2025 - Jody Destry Scriptures: Matthew 13:44–46 – The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl Luke 9:23–24 – The call to take up our cross Ephesians 2:8–9 – Salvation is a free gift of grace Philippians 3:7–14 – Counting everything as loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Ephesians 1:7–8 – We are the treasure Christ gave everything to redeem Big Ideas: The Kingdom is a Treasure: Whether you stumble upon it unexpectedly or search for it with longing, the Kingdom of God is the most valuable treasure you’ll ever find. Joy Leads to Surrender: “In his joy…” he sold everything. True joy in Christ leads to wholehearted devotion—not begrudging sacrifice. Grace Is Free, But the Journey Is Costly: Salvation is a gift, but following Jesus means laying down everything else that might compete for first place in our lives. Jesus Went All In First: We are the pearl of great price to Him—He gave everything to make us His own. Joy Restores Our Sight: When joy is renewed, we see the Kingdom’s true value again. It lifts the fog and renews our love for Jesus. Reflection Questions: 1/ Have I lost sight of the treasure I have in Christ? 2/ What is God asking me to surrender in this season? 3/ Am I hesitating—or am I ready to go “all in” for the Kingdom? 4/ How might God be inviting you to trust that He is leading you into something better, not just harder? Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit renew your joy and restore your vision. If you are wrestling with the cost of surrender, ask God for courage and faith to respond to him with your ‘YES’.

    34 min
  3. Canceling the Debt

    23 MAR

    Canceling the Debt

    Canceling the Debt: Forgiven to Forgive “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” – CS Lewis Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.[a] 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.[b] 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant[c] fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,[d] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31 When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers,[e] until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you   We’ve been forgiven much – our immense debt and God’s immense mercy“Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.” We should pass it on – Imitating the King’s mercy“Nothing makes us so like God as our readiness to forgive the wicked and wrongdoer.” John Crysostom There is judgement if we don’tForgiveness heals communitiesBenefits: a/ Forgiving reflects God’s character b/ Forgiving is an act of faith in the Gospel c/ Forgiving keeps us anchored in humility Apply: i/ pray for God’s help and grace ii/ remember your own forgiveness iii/ make a decision to cancel the debt iv/ trust God’s justice v/ if possible, communicate forgiveness and seek reconciliation vi/ rinse and repeat

    33 min
  4. Turn A Blind Eye

    16 MAR

    Turn A Blind Eye

    Turn A Blind Eye — Sermon Notes16/03/2025 - Ps Zeke Murley Turn A Blind Eye — Sermon Notes Luke (The Writer) Sets The Scene Jesus has begun his journey toward Jerusalem which is noted in the previous chapter, funnily enough, the beginning of this, Jesus is met with resistance from a Samaritan village.    The Samaritans and the Jews hate each other, because of a couple of reasons:  Historical Division – Religious Disputes – Mutual Hatred – 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?”  27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”  28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”  29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”  Luke 10:25–29 ESV   The Parable 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead.  31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side.  32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.  33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion.  34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.  35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’  Luke 10:30–35 ESV   What is the reason for this Parable?   A lawyer asking Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus is teaching about the eternal state of people’s souls, and to reduce this parable to a simple, do good to those in need misses the point.    You have a choice, to turn a blind eye or not. But rather than telling you what an opened eye looks like, I want to show you in this parable what a blind eye responds like.    Want the Blessing of the Kingdom, Without the Cost of the Kingdom   27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”  28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”  29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”  Luke 10:25–29 ESV   Weaponise the Word of God   This is not just a good answer he came up with, he quotes back scripture to Jesus.    5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.   Dt 6:5 ESV Confusion in Levitical Law – Who is my neighbour?  18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.  Leviticus 19:18 ESV   You Think Salvation is Gained Through Merit 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?”  37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”  Luke 10:36–37 ESV “There is someone I love, even though I don’t approve of what he does. There is someone I accept, though some of his thoughts and actions revolt me. There is someone I forgive, though he hurts the people I love the most. That person is me.” C.S. Lewis – Mere Christianity

    30 min
  5. Seeds

    9 MAR

    Seeds

    This week, we are encouraged by a friend of Discovery Church, Pastor Andy Flaherty, who is one of the Senior Pastors at Lighthouse Church in Wollongong. He shares with us the Parable of the Weeds, and reminds us that it's the fruit and how the fruit of the plant is used that indicates whether we are Wheat or Weeds.

    32 min
  6. The Vineyard Economy

    23 FEB

    The Vineyard Economy

    The Vineyard Economy: When God Pays Differently23/02/2025 - Matthew Destry Jesus’ parable of the Workers in the Vineyard takes our understanding of effort and reward and flips it upside down. And the “sting in the tail?” It’s not just about work. It’s about grace, about who belongs in God’s Kingdom, and about the unexpected way that God’s generosity works. The Parable: Matthew 20:1-16 Who were the original hearers of this parable? The primary “targets” of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard were likely the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, particularly the Pharisees and other Jewish groups who prided themselves on their long-term faithfulness to God’s law. However, the message also had implications for the disciples and the broader Jewish audience. God’s Generosity is Not About Fairness, But GraceChallenge: Where in your life are you measuring God’s goodness by what seems “fair” rather than by His generosity? How can you shift to gratitude instead of entitlement? The Same Reward for Jews and GentilesChallenge: Are there people or groups you struggle to accept as fully embraced by God? How does this parable challenge your view of who belongs? A Warning to the Disciples: Don’t Get ProudChallenge: Have you ever felt like your years of faithfulness should earn you more favour from God? How can you cultivate humility in your service to Him? The Beauty and Scandal of GraceChallenge: Who in your life needs to experience God’s grace through you? Are you willing to extend the same generosity God has given you? A Special Blessing for the Ones No One Will HireChallenge: Who are the “unhired” in your world? How can you be part of bringing God’s generosity to them? And when we embrace this vineyard economy, something powerful happens: We find freedom from comparison. No more measuring ourselves against others—we’re free to celebrate God’s generosity to all. We trust God’s character more deeply. The landowner in the parable pays what he promised. God provides what we need, not what we think we deserve. We grow in compassion. Grace received becomes grace extended. When we realise God’s generosity to us, we’re more willing to be generous to others. Conclusion: Embracing the Reckless Generosity of God

    29 min
  7. Don't Stop Celebrating - Dan Fernandez

    16 FEB

    Don't Stop Celebrating - Dan Fernandez

    This Sunday, we are excited and grateful to be hosting Dan Fernandez—an incredible pastor, preacher, and communicator. Dan joins us all the way from the USA, where he serves as the campus pastor at Life Pacific University and hosts the PreacherCo Podcast! Listen as he shares an amazing word from Luke 15.

    36 min
  8. Don't Be Late

    9 FEB

    Don't Be Late

    09/02/2025 - Jody Destry Key Scripture: Matt 25:1-13 – The Parable of the 10 bridesmaids Jesus and his disciples are gathered together on the Mount of Olives – a place significant to the life and ministry of Jesus. It was here that Jesus often came to pray to his Father. It wa hear that Jesus often taught spiritual truths to the people who gathered to hear him. It was from the Mount of Olives that Jesus made his triumphal entry in Jerusalem as he prepared to lay his life down at the cross for us. And it was here that that the disciples witnessed Jesus ascend into heaven after his resurrection. In this moment, the disciples ask Jesus a question: ‘What will be sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ – in other words, they were asking Jesus when he would be coming back after his death and resurrection to once and for all seal the victory over evil and bring his followers into eternity with him. In answer to their question, Jesus tells them this parable (or story) to help them understand. The moral of the parable is this: We need to stay alert and be ready and prepared for Jesus’ return – whether it be soon or long in coming because there are significant consequences for those who are not prepared and found not ready when Jesus returns on the final the day. The Bible frequently uses wedding imagery to describe God’s relationship with his people. In the NT, Jesus is referred to as the Bridegroom and the Church (his followers) are referred to as the Bride. In this parable, The Bridegroom again is symbolic of Jesus, but in this instance, it’s the bridesmaids who represent individual believers/followers of Jesus. Why did Jesus feel the need to tell them this story and give them this prophetic warning? Jesus knew that his disciples would struggle to stay the course and could becoming easily distracted from the assignment he had given them. Jesus knows our propensity to grow weary, to become complacent and distracted too. Jesus was also addressing the behaviour of many of the religious leaders of that time who were known for not practicing what they preached. Their faith was all for show on the outside but underneath it was found to be shallow and inauthentic. Every parable has a sting in the tail: Jesus warned them that not everyone who professes faith in Jesus with their lips will enter the Kingdom of God. Some, like the five foolish bridesmaids, will find themselves on the outside looking in on the great celebration that’s taking place, wondering why they haven’t been let in. So, as modern-day followers of Jesus, this parable invites us to consider how we might be intentional about staying alert and ready and how to prepare well for Jesus’ return. Pursue true discipleship – Commit to cultivating a real and living faith in Jesus. – Practice daily rhythms of time with Jesus – scripture, prayer, worship – Guard your heart against complacency / auto-pilot faith – Plant yourself in community with others for accountability and encouragement e.g a Discovery Group, a mentor Q: Am I performing Christianity, or am I truly walking with Jesus? Q: What is one way God is inviting me to pursue true discipleship this year? Keep growing and maturing in faith– Practice faithfulness in every season – “A long obedience in the same direction” – Stay teachable – Desire wisdom – Be intentional about your growth as a disciple Q: Am I bearing fruit? (Am I growing in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) Q: Am I relying on past spiritual experiences, or am I actively seeking fresh encounters with God? Q: Am I being obedient to what Jesus has asked of me? Be prepared for delays– Invest in spiritual habits that sustain you over time, not just in moments of need (keep your oil well stocked) – Learn the unforced rhythms of grace (walk at the pace of Jesus) – Send your roots down deep. Q: What regular rhythms currently help you stay connected to Jesus? (e.g. prayer, scripture, sabbath, etc) Q: Where do you see signs of spiritual fatigue or weariness in your life? Q: Are there any spiritual habits you feel prompted to deepen or recommit to? Q: What would it look like for you to live at Jesus’ pace – unhurried but purposeful? Live with urgency– Make the most of every opportunity – Love your neighbour today (not tomorrow or next year) – Be a diligent steward of your gifts and resources – Resist unhelpful distractions – Be continually filled with Spirit Q: What distractions need to be removed for you to stay focused on God this year? Q: How are you using your time, energy, and resources for God’s Kingdom? Q: Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus and how might you be intentional about being open and available to share your faith with them?

    38 min
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Discovery Church in Melbourne, Australia is a place to belong, be restored and create new life in Jesus. Our vision is Every Heart Found in Jesus' Story.

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    Discovery Church
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    2013 - 2025
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