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DECISIONS, DECISIONS OVERVIEWWe follow a God who is involved in our lives and who we believe will direct our paths. So how do we invite him to guide us in those big decisions? Is there a process or a formula?How do we know when he’s showing us the way? This week Mike Riddell will kick off our Decisions, Decisions series by looking at how we invite God to guide us through life’s big decisions.SERMON SERIES‘Decisions, Decisions’’ Series (Week 1/3)SCRIPTURE—

STAND ALONE MESSAGES This Sunday we have some great things to enjoy together. At our 9am and 5pm services as we take a chance to thank our volunteers across SBC, Mike will share some wisdom from the Bible about the power of serving. At our 11am English service we will get to witness and celebrate 5 people publically declaring their faith in Jesus through baptism (as well as thanking volunteers).

SET APART - PLAYING OUR ROLE IN GOD’S UNFOLDING STORY OVERVIEWWhen God speaks, how do we respond?  Are we even listening for his voice carefully enough to hear it?  How do we let God’s voice set the course for our days and our lives?This week, Chris Danes explores the prophet Samuel’s earliest interactions with God and what we can learn from it today.SERMON SERIES‘Set Apart’ Series (Week 2/2)SCRIPTUREPsalm 139:16; 1 Samuel 2:12, 17-18; 3:1, 4-5, 8b-9, 10, 15, 17-18.

SET APART - PLAYING OUR ROLE IN GOD’S UNFOLDING STORY OVERVIEWEsther found herself confronted with a huge decision – step out in faith for what is right or hold back and remain quiet. Her choice would play a crucial role in God’s plan for his people. What can we learn from Esther’s life, and how can it help us navigate our own role in God’s unfolding story?This week, Fiona Brown will help us take a fresh look at the story of Esther and consider what lessons it has for us today.SERMON SERIES‘Set Apart’ Series (Week 1/2)SCRIPTUREEsther 1-10; Exodus 14; 16; Daniel 3; 6.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWIf you can talk to God by yourself, why involve other people?And if you are going to involve someone else, surely it would only ever be a friend or two?  Why bother attending church prayer gatherings? Or asking for prayer from the prayer team on a Sunday?  Why involve other people in prayer when we can access God by ourselves?In this final week exploring the practice of prayer, Chris Danes will tackle this common (but often unspoken) question about the role of praying in community.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTUREMatthew 6:9-13; Psalm 42:7; Acts 4:18, 21, 23-25, 27-28, 29-30; Psalm 52:8; Psalm 110:4; Ephesians 3:17-19, 20-21.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWIt’s not uncommon for people to associate praying with being ‘at church’.  Some imagine it to be something you do on Sundays as part of certain religious practices.But prayer is so much bigger and broader than that.  What could happen if believers started bringing prayer into their neighbourhoods and workplaces?  What if they offered it as a gift and service to people they encounter throughout the week?In this message, Mike Riddell will help us rethink the way we view prayer and help us unlock the power of prayer in our everyday lives.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTUREPsalm 139:7-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; John 14:12-14; 15:7; 16:13-24; Mark 14:35-36.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWWe say that prayer is a conversation with God, but conversations go both ways…don’t they? Does God actually talk back to us in prayer? If so, how are we meant to know it’s him? And if he does speak to us, how will we respond? In faith or fear?This week, Chris Danes will further unpack the practice of prayer and how it can become a life changing part of our everyday rhythms.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 2/4)SCRIPTURE—

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWWhat is prayer and why do we do it?  Can anybody pray? Prayer is a central aspect of the Christian faith, yet if we’re honest about it, many followers of Jesus find themselves struggling in their prayer lives.  Why is that?In this first week of our series exploring the practice of prayer, Mike Riddell will tackle these questions as we ponder the role of prayer in our lives and world.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTUREMark 1:35; Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:5-8; 7:7-8.

STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWWhat does it mean to live a 'fruitful' life? What are the things we need to do, and what are the things we need to avoid?Join us this week as Chris Danes helps us consider what the Bible teaches about living a fruitful life.SERMON SERIESFruitful: ‘Standalone’ Message (Week 1/1)SCRIPTUREJohn 15:1-2; Luke 13:4; 6:44-45; Colossians 1:10; Luke 13:7, 8-9; John 15:1-8, 9-17.

STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWIn some stages and seasons of life, we find ourselves facing unexpected challenges, difficulties and pain. How does God show his faithfulness in these circumstances and how do we respond to him in hard times?This week, guest speaker, Sally Agostino, will join us and share some wisdom from the Bible about how we navigate times of trial in life.SERMON SERIES‘Standalone’ SeriesSCRIPTUREJames 1:2-4; Romans 8:18; Isaiah 41:10.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWWhen God looks at our world, what does he see? What does he want to see? What role does he want us to play in that vision?In this final week of our ‘Lost and Found’ series, Chris Danes will help us consider God’s big picture for this world he created and explore our part in God’s plan.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found: Being Shaped by God’s Heart for the Lost’’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTURELuke 11:15-32; Revelation 3:16-17; Matthew 26:18-20; Romans 10:13-15; 1 Peter 3:15-16.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWWhen we look at our lives and people around us, what do we see?Maybe a better question is, ‘what does God see?’.In this third week of the ‘Lost and Found’ series, Micah Evans will help us consider our everyday lives through God’s eyes to help us recognise opportunities we may otherwise miss.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTUREMatthew 20:29-34; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 110; Jeremiah 24:5-6.

LOST AND FOUND: BEING SHAPED BY GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWFor many of us, the words ‘I once was lost, but now am found’ represent our own story in one way or another.In this message, Bill Brown will help us reflect on the significance of this truth and how it can change the trajectory of our lives into the futureSERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 2/4)SCRIPTURE1 Timothy 1:1-17

LOST AND FOUND: SHARING GOD'S HEART FOR THE LOST OVERVIEWPeople have a lot of different perceptions of God – that he’s angry or distant.  That he’s irrelevant or old-fashioned.  But some of the most striking pictures Jesus shared of the Father is that he’s searching.  He’s searching for the lost.Why is that so important and what does it mean for us today?In this first week of our ‘Lost and Found’ series, Mike Riddell will help us get to know this God who seeks the lost.SERMON SERIES‘Lost and Found’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTURE—

STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWOur lives can feel pretty ordinary at times. Even as followers of Jesus, change can seem so slow.It can feel like not much is happening inside. We can wonder, 'Am I really any different to others who don’t have a faith in Jesus? Am I really being changed?'Paul the apostle writes in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that we are being transformed into Christ’s image.Today we will consider what that means and how we can live with boldness and freedom as a result.SERMON SERIESStandalone MessageSCRIPTURE2 Corinthians 3:18

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) Good news – the King is alive! After Jesus’ death on the cross, it seemed like hope for the promised kingdom was lost. Yet 3 days later, the tomb was found empty.Why is this good news? What does this mean for us today and how might it change the way we live?Join us for our special Easter Sunday services as we celebrate our living king, Jesus.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWHow can a day which remembers the death of a king ever be called ‘good’?Yet the events of what we know as Good Friday changed the shape of the world.Join us for this special Easter service as we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and its significance for us all.SERMON SERIES‘Easter 2025’ Series (Message 1/2)SCRIPTUREIsaiah 53:4-5a; 5b-6; Mark 15:34; Luke 23:39-42; 1 John 1:9.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWHow do we experience the Kingdom of God here on earth?  What is it like?  How do we know we’re part of it?This week, Mandy Stark will take a look at one of Jesus’ conversations which holds some clues for us all.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 6/6)SCRIPTURE—

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWWhen Jesus proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God, it was accompanied by all sorts of miracles and healings and wonders.  It would have looked pretty incredible.  But then Jesus started talking about how he was going to die.How could death and suffering fit in with something that’s meant to be ‘good news’?This week, Andy Mitchell will help us understand the good news and how it may be different than we might think.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 5/6)SCRIPTUREMark 8:22-28; 27-30; 31-34; 35-38; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21.

THE GOOD NEWS (THE GOSPEL OF MARK) OVERVIEWDuring Jesus’ ministry, the Jewish people wondered if he was the Messiah they’d been waiting for - the one who would bring long-awaited change.But there were others from outside of Judaism who wondered if Jesus could offer them hope too. How did Jesus respond to them?This week Chris Danes will explore an unusual interaction from Jesus’ life and help us better understand why it still represents good news.SERMON SERIES‘The Good News’ (The Gospel of Mark) Series (Week 3/6)SCRIPTUREMark 7:24-30; Matthew 15:22-23a; Romans 1:16