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I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE It’s funny how some days you can feel so ‘big’, like you can take on the world, like you have control over everything, and that you are the master of your own destiny.But then something happens. Something out of your control. Something beyond your understanding or capacity to fix.Suddenly you can feel so small in the face of a world which seems so big and overwhelming.What hope is there for us in the face of our own limitation?Join us as Chris Danes helps us consider that very question.

I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE It’s funny how some days you can feel so ‘big’, like you can take on the world, like you have control over everything, and that you are the master of your own destiny.But then something happens. Something out of your control. Something beyond your understanding or capacity to fix.Suddenly you can feel so small in the face of a world which seems so big and overwhelming.What hope is there for us in the face of our own limitation?Join us as Chris Danes helps us consider that very question.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT They say ‘old habits die hard’.You can have the biggest breakthrough with Jesus, the greatest change of direction, but for some reason the old ways keep drawing you back.How can we invite and allow Jesus to change us in those significant moments, but also guard ourselves against letting that change fade away over time?This week, Mike Riddell will take a look at one of those key moments in the Bible and help us figure out what we can learn from it for the here and now.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT Sometimes you can have your eyes wide open but be completely blind to what’s happening right in front of you.We can be so focused on our own agenda that we miss what God is doing, particularly when things are not going according to our plans.What might God be wanting to do in and through you us in this season - despite the circumstances we find ourselves in?This week Chris Danes will be helping us figure out what we can learn from one of the most significant moments in the New Testament.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT They thought it was over.They thought all their hopes had been crushed.But then Jesus reappeared……and they realised the story had only just begun.Jesus is still in the business of showing up in people’s lives and offering hope.That’s why we celebrate together on Easter Sunday.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT Good Friday represents a moment in history which changed history.It also represents a moment which can still transform our own lives – if we let it.Join us this Easter as we reflect on the events of Good Friday and consider how Jesus’ death on a cross can change everything.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT Sometimes, two people can witness the exact same event, but see two very different things. Where one sees hope and possibility, another can see danger and threat.Our responses in those moments can lead us down very different paths.How do we respond well in those moments when God invites us to trust him or to be part of something new he is doing? What is at risk if we don’t?This week our special guest, Rob Coyle, will be helping us consider what we can learn from a group of people in the Bible who faced that same choice.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT It’s funny how different things can look from another angle.So often we approach life and decisions from one perspective, but in those moments when we encounter Jesus, He can change our perspective completely.What do you do in those moments where spending time with Jesus means suddenly the old way doesn’t feel right anymore?This week Mandy Stark helps us look at a story in the Bible where a moment with Jesus created a huge movement of the heart.

MOMENT TO MOVEMENT There are just some things we try to keep hidden from people.Things we aren’t proud of. Things we believe will cause people to turn away from us.Imagine standing face to face with Jesus and having him name the exact thing you’ve been trying to hide…but instead of turning away he does the opposite.The question is, what’s your next move?This week we launch our new series by taking a look at a story in the Bible which tells us how one person responded in such a crucial moment and what happened next.

FREE Overview It’s a nice feeling isn’t it – giving money away to those in need? Everyday Australians just raised millions of dollars for bushfire relief, so many of us know the joy of being generous. But what if we took it further? What could be possible if we went beyond emergency giving and lived everyday lives of radical generosity? Here’s an even crazier question…what if we, the church, did it together? Chris Danes will help us think through whether it’s wise, whether it’s even possible and whether it’s what God is asking of us. Key Scripture 2 Corinthians 8:1-14 Sermon Series FREE

FREE OverviewDoes it make you a little suspicious when churches start talking about money? Do you get a little uncomfortable when they introduce the collection of the tithes or offerings?You’re not the only one.So what’s the deal with giving money to the church?Does God expect you to do it? Can’t you just give it to any good charity? How much are you meant to give anyway?And is there a small voice in your head telling you the church just wants your money so the pastor can have a holiday in Hawaii?Our Snr. Ps. Christ Danes will be helping us to understand what the Bible actually has to say about money and the church.Sermon SeriesFREE

FREE Overview Have you ever purchased a faulty product before? There’s something really frustrating about investing in something which promises one thing, yet delivers another. Many of us find ourselves feeling disappointed, lost and a little bit empty even after we’ve finally got the pay rise, the new jeans, the trip to Europe, the fat savings account or the new iPhone. If all the things we believed would make us happy fail to deliver, what hope is there? There’s more than you could ever imagine. This week Bill Brown will be telling us all about it. Key Scripture 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Sermon Series FREE

FREE Overview They say it’s rude to talk about money. Money is private. Money is personal. Money is no-one’s business but our own. What about Jesus? Is Jesus allowed to talk to us about money? Well, he did. He still does. And this week we’re going to take a look as what he has to say. If that makes us nervous, maybe we’re not as ‘Free’ as we might believe… Key Scripture Matthew 6:19-24 Sermon Series FREE

FIRST THINGS FIRST Overview In a society that is increasingly obsessed with watching, observing and scrolling, what does it truly mean to participate in life with Jesus? How do we truly live lives of faith, Jesus rather than just following him ‘in theory’? This week Chris Danes wraps up our ‘First things first’ series by tackling these very questions. Sermon Series First Things First

FIRST THINGS FIRST Overview A person’s posture can tell you a lot about them – whether they are confident, relaxed, ready for action or willing to simply let the day pass them by. What’s your current posture in life? What sort of posture might enable you to make the most of the opportunities ahead of you in 2020? This week, Mike Riddell will help us consider how we might posture ourselves best as we put first things first. Key Scripture John 15:1-8 Sermon Series First Things First

FIRST THINGS FIRST Overview Sometimes it can feel like there’s so much to do and so little time to do it.What if a little change in perspective could bring order to the chaos and peace in the stress? With Jesus it is possible. Chris Danes helps us understand how. Key Scripture Luke 10:38-42 Sermon Series First Things First

PRAY Overview In a world which so prizes control and self-empowerment, the concept of surrender and release can be hard to embrace. The idea of forgiving others or requiring forgiveness ourselves is even harder still. And yet, Jesus teaches that it is a key part of interacting with our loving God. So how do we do it? How do we pray about it? What difference can it really make? Join us this Sunday as we consider these very questions. Key Scripture Matthew 6:12-13 Sermon Series P.R.A.Y.

PRAY Overview Sometimes asking for help can be the easiest thing in the world, whereas other times it can seem like the hardest. Yet people from all sorts of beliefs and worldviews find themselves instinctively crying out to a ‘higher power’ when they have discovered the limits of their own humanity. Jesus taught that there is a ‘higher power’ who is actually a loving Father. One who invites people to ask for help – not just for the hard and heartbreaking stuff, but for the daily stuff of life. Join us this week to learn what Jesus taught about asking God for help. Key Scripture Matthew 6:10-11 Sermon Series P.R.A.Y

PRAY Overview Gratitude Journals and Thankfulness Diaries are all the rage at the moment. People know there’s something powerful about appreciating the world around them and the blessings they have received within it. But who are we thanking? Is it possible there’s someone bigger than us who is constantly showing their greatness and generosity to us? Imagine how powerful it could be to go beyond being grateful for the things in our life, into being grateful to one who gave it all in the first place. Key Scripture Matthew 6:9 Sermon Series P.R.A.Y

PRAY Overview Sometimes it can feel like life is going a-mile-a-minute. Our minds are filled with to-do lists, work, diets, exercise, family commitments or even social media feeds and TV shows. But it’s incredible what happens to our souls when we pause. It might be one of the first and most important steps you take as you start a new year and start a conversation with The One who is bigger than yourself. Key Scripture Matthew 6:5-8