Discovery Church

Discovery Church
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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.

  1. Special Announcement Podcast - Matt and Jody Destry

    4 DAYS AGO

    Special Announcement Podcast - Matt and Jody Destry

    Join our Senior Pastors Matt and Jody Destry as they share some big news for Discovery Church and the wider Churches of Christ VIC TAS movement. You can also watch this podcast online here!

    33 min
  2. Going home for Christmas

    6 DAYS AGO

    Going home for Christmas

    07/12/2025 - Matthew Destry Going home for Christmas: a meaning worth moving for Read Matthew 2:1–12 ESV (include in full) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him. After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. They took the trip because they believed three deep truths that every modern heart still aches for: the world is not sealed shutGod speaks in ways that require interpretationmeaning is worth moving forTheology corner: general and special revelation Psalm 19:1 ESV The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Micah 5:2 ESV But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. John 1:14 ESV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. He is worthy of worship from those far away.This is your sign that God remembers you. You can hear from God.Look for light in this season.The journey is hard but worth it.Christmas says: these lights won’t save you. But they reveal your hunger. And behind every lesser light is Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, gently drawing you home.

    30 min
  3. Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road

    29 NOV

    Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road

    30/11/2025 - Beck Lambert Lament: “A passionate expression of grief that names what is wrong and anchors it to God’s truth.” Mark Vroegop – Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.” The valley is not the destination or dwelling place – it is something to be navigated through Pray your PainPsalm 139:2 “You perceive my thoughts from afar”Psalm 139:4 “Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely”“When we bring our pain to God, He meets us with His presence, and that changes everything” Karra EloffPsalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”God already knows your pain, prayer gives Him access to it.Pray the WordWhen you can’t find the words, borrow them from the psalmsSuggested lament psalms to begin with: Psalm 6, Psalm 13, Psalm 77Paul’s example to us:Romans 8:35-37 ““Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”Jesus quoted the psalms through the gospels to express righteous anger, knowledge of his betrayal by Judas, and lament on the cross:John 2:14-17 “In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!” His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for your house will consume me.”John 13:18 “But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared my bread has turned against me.’”Practice GratitudeThe example of Psalm 13 – from a low place to gratitudePsalm 13 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,  and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes will rejoice when I fall. But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. The psalms of lament acknowledge both the pain of life and God’s goodness in the midst of hardship.Gratitude doesn’t erase pain — it anchors us to God’s goodness in the middle of it.Practice CommunityCommunity is God’s gift to lighten the load of grief and pain.Community can help you hear God’s voice when you can’t hear it for yourself.Community can provide those steady footsteps beside you, helping you to pace yourself as you walk through the valley.But…to have community, you must practise community.Reflection Questions Where do I default to during times of pain…have I been trying to rush through my pain, or have I been stuck in it? Where might I be holding something back from God — something I need to name honestly in prayer? What’s one way I could practise gratitude this week, even in a small way? (If I’m practising community) How could I lighten the load for someone in my community this week? (If I’m not practising community) What can I do to change that, knowing community is something I need to be intentional about?   Lamentations 3:15-26 15 He has filled me with bitterness and given me a bitter cup of sorrow to drink. 16 He has made me chew on gravel. He has rolled me in the dust. 17 Peace has been stripped away, and I have forgotten what prosperity is. 18 I cry out, “My splendour is gone! Everything I had hoped for from the Lord is lost!” 19 The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. 20 I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. 21 Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” 25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. 26 So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

    31 min
  4. Being Led

    23 NOV

    Being Led

    23/11/2025 - Vincent Gulay Psalm 23 As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the goals and plans we made. We reflect on the pace of life, and the impact of hurry on ourselves, our relationships – those we love the most. Could the Lord be calling us to a rest that renews our minds, builds our trust in Him, satisfies our souls and bring Him glory? “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Learning to slow down means understanding why we perceive ‘rest’ the way we do. Aligning our worldly perspective with God’s perspective is a key benefit of rest, but also key to beginning the life-long journey of pursuing a slower pace. “If we’re not being intentionally formed by Jesus, himself, then it’s highly likely we’re being unintentionally formed by someone or something else.” – John Mark Comer Change your mindset around rest, then Jesus can change how you see the World. ‘He makes me lie down in green pastures…’ Changing our mindset is one step, but Trusting him is another thing all together. Shepherds in David’s time, in Jerusalem, would only see small sporadic sprigs, in the dry seasons. It was important for the sheep to follow the shepherd to where the food is, and the safe places were to rest. In the same way, through hard season, the Lord with show you where the provision is, and will allow you to rest, while he keeps an eye on what’s important to you. Rest helps us increase our trust in Him. “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” For when our souls are more tired than our bodies. We are yearning. We are thirsty for something to satisfy our desires. But nothing can, like the living waters that the Shepherd leads us to. Rest means being led to where we can drink and be restored. Rest allows Him to restore what hurry has drained. “He Leads me in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake.” Rest has this way of putting God back in His rightful place. Because when I slow down long enough to breathe, I remember. He’s the Shepherd, I’m not. But Rest moves the spotlight off me, and back onto Him. He does all of this for us, and we can only benefit from it because of His Grace. Supplying our daily needs and offering us peace and rest are all a part of God’s desire to restore our souls, to revive us in Him. Rest helps us direct our worship to the place it belongs. Do not allow fear to manifest as “hurry” and pull you away from who you love. Instead, build rhythms of rest and be led by The Good Shepherd. Being Led, really starts with being honest. Let’s start with asking a few questions: – What has formed my mindset around rest? How healthy is this? – Do I trust the Lord with provision in my life? Do I trust him with my projects? – How deeply does the Lord need to restore me? When did I last feel deeply content? – Where is my worship directed? Do I need help with this? What do I need to change? Here are some healthy practices you could consider and research. Examen. Sabbath. Silence. Solitude. Slowing. Worship. Delete the apps. And some resources Resources: – The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer – Practicing the Way – John Mark Comer – Peter Scazzero

    40 min
  5. Walk, Don’t Drive

    16 NOV

    Walk, Don’t Drive

    16/11/2025 - Matthew Destry Main text: Psalm 73:12-17 (ESV) Behold, these are the wicked; always at ease, they increase in riches. All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence. For all the day long I have been stricken and rebuked every morning. If I had said, “I will speak thus,” I would have betrayed the generation of your children. But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end. Reflection: the slow way to wisdom Because reflection is how we see what’s really going on Practices for the road Reflection isn’t passive; it’s a posture we can practise. The Psalms are full of it: “I remember,” “I meditate,” “I consider,” “I ponder.” Each word invites us to walk, not drive. Reflection helps us discern and decide.Reflection helps us judge rightly.Reflection keeps our hearts sweet.Reflection deepens our affection for God.Now, Practising reflection in our season Ask: Where did I see God this year?What did I learn through joy? Through pain?What’s still unresolved in my heart that I can bring into His presence?Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Closing prayer: Lord, teach us to walk slowly. Give us hearts that listen deeply. Show us the treasure You’ve hidden in this season, and let reflection lead us to worship.

    32 min
  6. Forgot Password

    9 NOV

    Forgot Password

    09/11/2025 - Jody Destry The Psalms are the prayer book of God’s people — songs and prayers that give voice to every human emotion: joy, grief, hope, fear, longing, courage, anger, and love. They teach us how to bring all of life before God — not just the polished parts. They become both a mirror for the soul and a map for the heart, guiding us toward honesty, healing, and hope. Psalm 42:7–8 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me. Before the rush of Christmas, the Psalms invite us to slow down, pay attention to what’s stirring beneath the surface, and let God meet us there. Psalms of Celebration: Key Passage – Psalm 100 The Password Into God;’s presence is Gratitude:Sometimes our spiritual lives feel “locked.” We try to log in with the wrong passwords — performance, perfection, panic, or impatience — but the true password into God’s presence is gratitude. Psalm 100:4–5 *Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Gratitude is not a feeling; it’s a choice. We don’t wait to *feel* thankful — we *enter* with thanksgiving, even in hardship. Celebration doesn’t deny pain; it declares God’s goodness in the middle of it. Celebration Begins with RemembranceWhen we forget what God has done, gratitude fades. But when we remember, joy rises. Psalm 103:1–5 Sometimes we have to talk to our own souls – remind ourselves of what’s true until faith awakens again. “Gratitude is not always spontaneous — sometimes we must command our souls to remember.” — Walter Brueggemann Celebration Releases RenewalPraise shifts the atmosphere — it renews hearts and transforms spaces. Psalm 40:1–3 Psalm 30:11–12 Before renewal is seen in the world, it is sung in the hearts of God’s people. Our gratitude becomes a testimony — our praise invites others into hope. Reflection Questions When have you felt “locked out” of connection with God?What “passwords” have you been using to try to reach Him?What’s one thing you can thank God for today — even if life feels hard?What does your soul need to remember about God’s goodness?How could gratitude or celebration shift the atmosphere around you this week?

    32 min
  7. From the Inside Out

    2 NOV

    From the Inside Out

    02/11/2025 - ​M​att Robinson Romans 12 Consider: Has there been something that’s happened this year that’s frustrated you? Something you wish you could change? Or perhaps someone? We live in a wild world, and at times we ask ourselves what place do we as Christians have in this world? The church in Rome asked this same question. They were divided by opinion, Jews concerned with the Law and Gentiles feeling limited in how they could minister. It’s into this context that Paul writes Romans. The Invitation: Leading up to Romans 12, Paul emphasises the fact that though we are all different, what unites us is that we all are invited into God’s family. There is an invitation for us to join God and what He’s doing to restore this wild world we live in. The Implication: Romans 12:1-2 Saying “Yes” to Jesus means saying “Yes” to being renewed and transformed from the inside out. Parable of the unknown Monk“When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town, and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.” Reflect: What’s actually shaping your mindset? What is influencing your thoughts most right now? The implementation: Karl Barth – “We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” Romans 12:4-8 We are all made unique, have different stories, backgrounds, talents, gifting and connections. Paul reminds us of this and that because of this how God uses us is going to look different. We aren’t meant to compare or judge what another is doing for the Lord, but to focus on what He is able to do with us. The Outcome: When we accept the invit ation, we journey with God. We are made students who seek to become like Him and this will be expressed uniquely through who He has made us to be. As a result, the good news will be shared, we will be light-bearers in dark places. Romans 12:9-20 Imagine a world where we live like Paul describes in these verses. This is who we are called to be, this is what happens and can only happen, when we live fed by the root, and in response offer our lives as a living sacrifice. What could this look like for us to live this out in our week? Be first to show honour to those around youPursue being hospitable and loving to strangers,Seek to bless those who seek to curse youCelebrate other people’s wins with them, share tears with those who are in ruin.Do your best to understand one another. That means don’t just reject someone because of a view they hold but seek to converse with them, understand the other side of a story. Why do they hold that view?Don’t think so highly of yourself or your understanding of things. Lower yourself so that you can listen, learn, and serveBe radically generous and authentically humble

    30 min
  8. As Close As Your Lips

    26 OCT

    As Close As Your Lips

    26/10/2025 - Zeke Murley Romans 10:5–17 (ESV) The Law vs. Faith Moses wrote that the one who does the commandments shall live by them (v.5). But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart…” (v.6–7). Salvation isn’t found in human effort — it’s nearer than we think.   The Word Is Near “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (v.9–10) The same Lord is Lord of all — Jew and Greek alike — and “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (v.12–13)   The Rhetorical Questions “How will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? How will they hear without someone preaching? And how will they preach unless they are sent?” (v.14–15) These questions reveal God’s pattern for reaching the world — a sending, speaking, saving God.   Sent. Speak. Sound. Saved. Sent: From Moses to Isaiah, Jonah to Jesus, God has always been a sending God.Speak: The proof of faith isn’t just in worship but in witness. The Gospel isn’t meant to stay silent.Sound: What message are people hearing? A gospel of striving or a gospel of grace?Saved: “The word is near you…” (v.8). Salvation isn’t far off. It’s closer than you think — as close as your lips.

    34 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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    2013 - 2025
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