The Grainery Church Podcast

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The Grainery Church Podcast is where you can listen to our weekly Sunday sermons from our Newcastle, NSW Campus

  1. Easter Sunday | Asher Morrison

    6 DAYS AGO

    Easter Sunday | Asher Morrison

    This Easter Sunday message from Asher Morrison invites you to rediscover the heart of what Easter is really about. It is more than a moment in history. It is an invitation into new life. With honesty and clarity, Asher explores the reality of the resurrection and what it means for us today. It speaks to those moments where life feels uncertain, where hope feels distant, and where we are searching for something real to hold onto. The message reminds us that Easter is not just about remembering what Jesus has done, but stepping into what that means for us personally. There is a powerful sense that no matter your past or where you find yourself right now, God is still at work. The resurrection is a reminder that things can change, that hope is not lost, and that new beginnings are possible. If you are looking for encouragement, fresh perspective, or a reminder that your story is not finished, this message will meet you right where you are.

    43 min
  2. Good Friday | Ps Sue Irwin

    5 APR

    Good Friday | Ps Sue Irwin

    This Good Friday message from Ps Sue Irwin invites you to see the cross in a way that is both deeply personal and life changing. No matter where you find yourself right now, whether you feel close to God, unsure, or even disappointed, this message meets you there and gently points you back to His love. Sue unpacks a powerful truth that many of us wrestle with. We often shape God in our own image, assuming He is distant, harsh, or waiting to punish us. But when we look at Jesus on the cross, we see something completely different. We see a God who chooses forgiveness, who steps into our pain, and who loves without holding anything back. This message also speaks to the deep longing we all carry. The desire to be fully known, fully loved, and to truly belong. It reminds us that this longing is not a mistake, but a sign pointing us back to God. If you have ever struggled with fear, doubt, or feeling not good enough, this is a message that will speak straight to your heart and help you rediscover the depth of God’s love.

    40 min
  3. A Different Kind of Kingdom | Asuntha Charles & Matt Darvas

    31 MAR

    A Different Kind of Kingdom | Asuntha Charles & Matt Darvas

    This Palm Sunday evening message takes a different and powerful approach, inviting us to listen, reflect, and respond. Featuring guest speaker Asuntha Charles in conversation with Matt Darvas, this episode shines a light on real stories of faith, justice, and the work of God beyond our immediate world. Through this interview, we hear what it looks like to live out the heart of Jesus in practical ways, especially among those who are often overlooked or in need. It is honest, eye opening, and deeply challenging. Following this, Ps Sue Irwin brings a timely message that draws everything together. She reminds us that Palm Sunday is not just about celebration, but about recognizing the kind of King Jesus truly is and the kind of life He calls us into. This episode will stretch your perspective and encourage you to think beyond your own world. It is a call to live with compassion, courage, and a faith that moves into action.

    48 min
  4. The King Who Came in Peace | David Ritchie

    29 MAR

    The King Who Came in Peace | David Ritchie

    On Palm Sunday, David Ritchie invites us to look again at a moment that can feel familiar but carries far more weight than we often realize. Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey might seem simple, but it was a deliberate act filled with meaning. This message unpacks how that moment was not about spectacle or power in the way people expected. It was a quiet but bold declaration of who Jesus truly is. A King, but not one who conquers by force. A King who brings peace, not through dominance, but through sacrifice. Drawing powerful parallels between history, scripture, and our own lives, David challenges us to rethink what it means to follow Jesus. It is not about control, status, or winning. It is about surrender, humility, and choosing to live differently in a world that often pushes the opposite. If you have ever wondered what it really means to live out your faith in everyday life, this message will give you something real to wrestle with.

    26 min
  5. Turning Outward | Adrian Smith

    23 MAR

    Turning Outward | Adrian Smith

    Adrian Smith continues our Becoming: Navigating Your Journey of Faith series with a great question. What if faith was never meant to stop with us? This message unpacks a simple but confronting truth. Real encounters with God always turn us outward. Looking at 1 Corinthians 13 and stories throughout Scripture, Adrian shows that love is not just something we talk about or feel. It is something we live out in real relationships, especially with people we find difficult. With honesty and humour, he reflects on his own struggles with family and how easy it is to keep people at a distance, even while praying for them. But faith that stays inward misses the point. Transformation is not just for personal growth. It is for others. It is for your world, your relationships, and the people God is calling you toward. This episode will challenge you to move beyond comfort and take a step toward someone in your life. Not just with words, but with action. If you have ever wondered what living out your faith really looks like, this message will give you a clear and practical place to start.

    32 min
  6. Living a Life Shaped by Love | Ps Sue Irwin

    22 MAR

    Living a Life Shaped by Love | Ps Sue Irwin

    In this weeks AM message as we continue going through Becoming: Navigating Your Journey of Faith, Ps Sue Irwin brings the series to a powerful and deeply personal point. What does it actually look like to reach the goal of faith? This message explores what it means to move beyond simply knowing about God to truly living in His love. Sue walks through the final stage of the journey, where faith is no longer about performance or understanding everything, but about becoming someone who knows and relies on the love of God in every circumstance. Through powerful stories, including the life of St Patrick and real examples of forgiveness and surrender, this message challenges us to rethink how we respond to pain, fear, and even our enemies. It is not about having life all figured out. It is about choosing love when it is hardest, trusting God when we do not understand, and allowing Him to transform us from the inside out. If you have ever wrestled with fear, disappointment, or unanswered questions, this message points you toward a deeper freedom. A life where love, not fear, has the final word.

    36 min
  7. Trusting God Through the Hard Seasons | Ps Sam Paul Pilli

    17 MAR

    Trusting God Through the Hard Seasons | Ps Sam Paul Pilli

    In Week 6 of the series Becoming: Navigating Your Journey of Faith, Ps Sam Paul Pilli explores what happens when our journey with God runs into a wall. Those moments when life feels confusing, painful, or uncertain are not the end of faith. They are often where faith grows deeper. Looking at the life of Peter, Sam shows how an ordinary fisherman was transformed through his encounters with Jesus. Peter experienced incredible moments of faith, but he also faced failure, fear, and the painful reality of denying Jesus. Yet even in those moments, Jesus did not abandon him. Instead, Peter was restored and called forward into a greater purpose. Sam also shares honestly from his own story, reflecting on seasons of grief, loss, and personal struggle. Through those difficult times he discovered something powerful. The goal of the Christian journey is not simply achieving something for God. It is allowing God to reshape our hearts, our identity, and our trust in Him. If you have ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure where God is in the middle of your circumstances, this message is a reminder that the wall may actually be the place where God is doing His deepest work in you.

    33 min
  8. The Surrendered Life | Bev Murrill

    16 MAR

    The Surrendered Life | Bev Murrill

    In Week 6 of the series Becoming: Navigating Your Journey of Faith, Bev Murrill explores one of the most powerful turning points in the journey of faith. The moment when we come face to face with who we really are before God. Looking at the story of Jacob, Bev walks through the long and complicated journey that shaped his life. Jacob began as a schemer and a manipulator, chasing blessing in his own strength. Yet over time, through struggle, hardship, and difficult circumstances, God began to work on his heart. The defining moment came when Jacob wrestled with God and was forced to confront his true character. It was in that honest moment of surrender that transformation began. This message reminds us that faith is not a quick fix or a simple path to perfection. It is a journey that includes walls, inward reflection, and outward growth. As we allow God to work in our lives, we begin to move from relying on our own strength to trusting His. If you have ever wrestled with your faith, your identity, or the challenges of life, this message offers encouragement to stay in the journey and let God shape who you are becoming.

    40 min
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The Grainery Church Podcast is where you can listen to our weekly Sunday sermons from our Newcastle, NSW Campus

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  • Creator
    The Grainery Church
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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