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It can be easy to doubt God's care or question if He is truly working behind the scenes. However, the Bible assures us that God's love and faithfulness towards us never waver, even when we cannot see or understand His ways.

In this sermon from Acts 23, we witness God's extravagant providence as Paul faces imminent danger from a group of 40 assassins. Through Paul's harrowing journey to Caesarea, we learn how God orchestrates events, people, and circumstances to protect and provide for His children.

This message encourages us to trust in God's unwavering care, even when His providence seems invisible.

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Acts 23:11-35
1 Thessalonians 4:3

What does it truly look like to walk in sustained revival and live consistently empowered by the Holy Spirit? In this sermon, Guest preacher Colin Stoodly explores the profound revelation in Romans 8 that unlocks the key - embracing our identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.

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Romans 8:12-17
John 15
Hebrews 5:8

When our plans don't work out as we expected, it's easy to become disillusioned. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's tumultuous experience in Jerusalem in Acts 23, this message explores how to respond when life's disappointments threaten to shake our faith. Rather than letting feelings of anger, anxiety or dejection take over, we're challenged to anchor ourselves in the unchanging truth of Scripture. Even when facing persecution, apparent failure, or unmet expectations, the way forward is to intentionally fix our minds on God's Word over our fleeting emotions.

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Acts 23
Psalm 139:14
Philippians 4:6-7
Matthew 10:20
Exodus 22:28
Matthew 23:27
1 Corinthians 4:12
Psalm 13:1-2
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Proverbs 19:21

In a world that constantly bombards us with the message of "more is better," Guest Preacher Jody Destry (Discovery Church, Melbourne) invites us to embrace a countercultural posture of decrease.

Drawing wisdom from the life of John the Baptist, we discover the beauty and freedom of becoming less so that Christ can become more in our lives. We are challenged to declutter our souls from the dead weight of past hurts, mindsets, and patterns that no longer serve us, in order to create space for Jesus to amplify His voice in our lives.

As we find security in our identity as sons and daughters of God, we're able to confidently re-orient our lives around the increase of God's Kingdom purposes rather than our own little empires. And when this happens, our relationships, work, and communities get the blessing of experiencing more of His love, grace, and power through us.


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John 3:22-30
Matthew 16:24-25
Ephesians 3:20

Do you ever wonder what God's calling and purpose is for your life? This message explores the truth that God has thoughtfully prepared and equipped you for the specific tasks He has appointed for you. Drawing from biblical examples like Paul, you'll discover how God calls imperfect, ordinary people to extraordinary missions despite their brokenness.

The sermon provides practical insights to help you discern God's unique calling by looking for the fruit, opposition, and provisions He has already given in your life circumstances. You'll be encouraged that your identity in Christ isn't based on your accomplishments but precedes the activities God has for you. Even if you've failed or drifted from God's voice, this is a timely reminder that He hasn't disqualified or abandoned you.


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Acts 22
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Galatians 1
1 Corinthians
Romans 1
Ephesians 3
2 Peter 1:3
2 Corinthians 9:8
Jeremiah 29:11

Imagine a prayer life that aligns your heart with God's eternal purposes and transforms your mind from the inside out. This message unlocks the profound wisdom of the Lord's Prayer, teaching us to prioritise God's kingdom and will above our own desires. Through the practice of contemplative prayer, we learn to slow down, meditate on God's attributes, and renew our thought patterns to discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

As we make God's priorities our first prayer, we open ourselves to His voice, cultivating a lifestyle of listening rather than just petitioning. This message provides practical strategies for praying the Lord's Prayer meditatively, training our ears to hear God's voice through impressions, circumstances, and His Word.


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Matthew 17:20-21
John 14:14
James 5:15-16
Romans 10:17
Luke 11:1-4
Matthew 6:9-13
Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 26:39