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Ever feel like you’re using your life as a torch when it was built for so much more? 🔦 Fresh from a conference on expansion, Pastor Jomar brings a powerful word from Ephesians 2:10. 🙌 You are God’s workmanship, His own masterpiece, and your worth is grounded in the One who made you, not in the opinions of others. 🎨 From Moses doubting his words to the parable of the talents, Pastor Jomar reminds us that God uses ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God. Saved by grace, we’re created for good works He prepared before we ever thought to serve Him. 🌱 Stop comparing your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty. Discover your gifts, walk through the doors God opens and put your faith into action this week. 🚪✨ Activate your God-given potential. 🔥 📖 Scripture References Ephesians 2:10Exodus 4:10–122 Corinthians 5:21Ephesians 2:8–9Matthew 25:14–30James 1:22

🍇 The View and the Vision | Kenny Twelve spies walked the same Promised Land. Ten came back talking about giants. Two came back talking about God. 👀 Kenny takes us to Numbers 13 to explore the difference between seeing what’s in front of you and seeing what God has promised. Starting with a story about a man, his dog and a lake 🐕, he shares three keys for shifting your perspective: ✨ Blessings are often disguised as problems📖 Context is always necessary🤝 Vision will always require the right people If the challenge in front of you feels bigger than the promise behind it, this one’s for you. Are you seeing the view, or the vision? 🙌 Scripture References:📖 Numbers 13:25–33 (NLT)📖 Numbers 14:24 (NLT)📖 Numbers 13:33 (NASB)

Stepping out of the boat is only the beginning. What happens when you keep walking and still can't see where the road leads? Following on from Peter's leap of faith, Pastor Jomar turns to Abraham, who left his country, his people and his father's house at 75 with no address, no itinerary and no map. Only a promise. 🧭 From Genesis 12 to Genesis 22, we trace Abraham's journey through fear, waiting, mistakes and surrender, and discover that God wasn't only taking him somewhere. He was making him someone. ✨ You don't need every answer to take the next step. Where might God be asking you to say yes? 🙌 📖 Scripture ReferencesMatthew 14:22–33Hebrews 11:8Genesis 12:1–4Hebrews 11:1Proverbs 3:5Genesis 12:10–20Genesis 15:1–6Genesis 16:1–4Genesis 17:1–5Genesis 21:1–3Genesis 22:1–2Proverbs 3:5–6

Take the Risk | Pastor Jomar 🌊 What would you step into if you weren't afraid of what happens next? 🤔 Pastor Jomar takes us to Matthew 14, where the disciples land in a storm because they obeyed Jesus, and Peter becomes the only one willing to climb out of the boat. ⛵ Through the story of a little boy .....you'll have to listen to the message to hear this story from Pastor Jomar it reminds us that faith isn't about having every answer. It's about trusting the One who does have all the answers. Two takeaways for the week ahead:✅ Take the risk and step out of the boat👀 Take the risk, but keep your eyes on Jesus Whatever your boat is, Jesus is saying one word: Come. 🙏 📖 Scripture ReferencesMatthew 14:22–33Psalm 46:10Genesis 12:1Philippians 1:6

The King's Men | 👑⚔️ In the spring, when kings went off to war, David stayed home. What followed became the lowest point of his life. 🏰 Continuing our Running with Kings series, Pastor Shane walks through 2 Samuel 11 and asks the questions few people raise: Who are the King's men? Why are they heading off to war? And what happens when we choose the palace roof over the battle line? 🤔 Being in the kingdom doesn't automatically make you one of the King's men. They surrender their name, agenda and autonomy to defend and extend the kingdom, and they never fight alone. As Uriah's story shows, no matter how righteous you are, isolation on the battlefield is deadly. 🛡️ Through unity and discipline, every one of us has the opportunity to be numbered with the King's men. Where is your place in the fight? 🙌 📖 Scripture References2 Samuel 11:12 Samuel 11:2–62 Samuel 11:14–172 Samuel 23:8–39Matthew 14:34–36Matthew 15:2Matthew 12:25, Mark 3:25, Luke 11:17John 17:21Exodus 20:3

Even Samuel, the man who anointed King David, dropped the ball with his own sons. In this episode, Pastor Shane unpacks why staying busy building the "nation" while neglecting the home is a trap parents still fall into today. From the law of entropy to why passive parenting always ends in chaos, this is a practical, no-nonsense look at raising kids of character 🔑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for parents, grandparents, and anyone pouring into the next generation. 🙏 Scriptures referenced:📖 1 Samuel 8:1–5📖 Proverbs 22:6📖 Hebrews 12:5–6📖 Proverbs 20:7

This Father's Day, Pastor Shane takes us into the story of Abraham 🙏 the original "Father of Nations," whose name literally meant exalted Father before God gave him an even bigger calling. From leaving everything he knew for a land he'd never seen, to the costly mistakes that still echo through history, Abraham's story is refreshingly honest about what it takes to lead a family well. Pastor Shane digs into why God chose Abraham (spoiler: it wasn't because he had it all figured out) and what it means to direct the next generation onto the right path, even when it's not the popular choice. A challenging, encouraging word for every dad, whether you've got decades of wins and losses behind you or you're only getting started. 👨‍👦 Scripture References:Genesis 12:1Genesis 18:19Genesis 24:1-7Proverbs 22:6

A robe, a pit, a prison cell, and a Pharaoh's dream 👑 In this message, Kenny traces the life of Joseph, from the favouritism that fractured his family to the moment he finally saw his own story through God's eyes instead of his own. Expect an honest look at pride, perspective, and why the way we frame our circumstances shapes how we respond to them, plus a very relatable onion-buying mishap at Woolies 🧅 that might hit closer to home than you'd expect. If your view of your own life needs a reframe, this one's for you. 🎧🙏 Scripture References📖 Genesis 50:14–21📖 Genesis 37📖 Genesis 41:15–16📖 Romans 8:28

Pastor Shane explores what it looks like when the Holy Spirit's leading becomes as natural as breathing. 🕊️ Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, he shows how obedience, not spiritual jargon, is what marks a life guided by the Spirit. ✨ Along the way, he challenges old church traditions that can get in the way of God's supernatural plan, and reminds us that every believer, not only the "gifted" few, carries spiritual gifts meant to build up others. 🙌 A refreshingly honest look at what it really means to live naturally supernatural. Scripture References (in sermon order) Galatians 5:16Acts 8:26–39 (Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch)1 Corinthians 12:1–111 Corinthians 14:1

Being filled with the Holy Spirit isn't a one-off moment, it happens again and again throughout the book of Acts. 📖 In Part 2 of Spirit Living, Pastor Shane looks at Paul's conversion and the believers in Samaria to unpack what it means to surrender control and let the Holy Spirit lead. Featuring a cracking true story about a block of land in Far North Queensland 🌊 and some home truths about ovens and dishwashers 😄, this message asks a bold question: what are you holding onto that isn't worth holding onto? A challenge to trade what's comfortable for what's supernatural. ✨ Scripture References (in sermon order): 📖 Galatians 5:16📖 Acts 2:4📖 Acts 4:8📖 Acts 4:31📖 Acts 6:3📖 Acts 6:5📖 Acts 7:55📖 Acts 11:24📖 Acts 13:9📖 Acts 13:52📖 Acts 9:17📖 Acts 8:14-17

Have you ever felt a thirst that nothing seems to satisfy? 💧 In this Sermon, guest speaker Jess Saunders shares a moving reflection from John 4, exploring Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Drawing on her work as a prison chaplain with UnitingCare Queensland, Jess reveals how Jesus crosses every barrier to offer dignity, grace and living water to those the world overlooks. 🙏 A powerful reminder that we're fully known and fully loved, and called to extend that same grace to others. ✨ Scripture References: John 4Isaiah 55:1

What's stopping you from fully trusting God with your life? 🤔 Pastor Shane opens Galatians 5 to explore what it really means to live by the Spirit, and why so many of us hold tightly to things of little worth while missing out on what's truly priceless. ✨ Through a memorable story about a boy, a vase and ten cents, Shane challenges us to let go of control and let the Holy Spirit lead. 🙏 If you've ever wondered whether spirit-led living is only for the "super spiritual," this episode is for you. 🎧 Scriptures referenced:Galatians 5:16Galatians 5:17Galatians 5:18Galatians 5:25-26Galatians 5:19-21Galatians 5:22-23Galatians 5:24Romans 8:12-14

👑 The King That Wins Ever noticed how some people always seem to get the lucky break, while the rest of us are left watching from the sidelines? Pastor Shane digs into the story of David and Goliath to uncover three simple traits that set a winner apart: choosing solutions over excuses, refusing to let fear call the shots, and living for a cause bigger than yourself. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, this message challenges us to rethink what success really looks like, and why it has nothing to do with talent, wealth or fame. 🗡️🔥 Perfect for anyone chasing a goal that feels out of reach right now. Scripture References:1 Samuel 17:291 Samuel 17:221 Samuel 17:241 Samuel 17:261 Samuel 17:28

Ever feel like there's never enough room in the budget? 💰 Pastor Shane looks at what Scripture actually says about money, generosity and the ancient tithing patterns still shaping the world's wealthiest communities today. Drawing from Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Ezekiel, he breaks down the first, second and third tithe, and why God cares as much about you saving money as giving it. 🙏 It's a practical, faith-filled look at building real financial margin so you're equipped for every good work, rather than stuck living pay cheque to pay cheque. Grab a cuppa and get ready to rethink how you handle money. ✨ Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16–17Ezekiel 44:28Leviticus 27:30Deuteronomy 14:22–23Deuteronomy 14:28–29

How do you love a God you can't see, touch, or hear? 🤔 In this episode, guest speaker Pastor Dan Gill explores Jesus' words in Luke 10, tracing how the greatest commandment connects to the parable of the Good Samaritan and the story of Mary and Martha. He walks through four distinct ways we're wired to love God: through emotion, spirit, action, and mind, encouraging us to recognise our own natural expression of faith while also making space to sit at Jesus' feet. ❤️🙏 A challenging and encouraging look at what it truly means to know God. Scripture References: John 17:3Luke 10:25–42Matthew 22Matthew 28John 11 (Mary, Martha and Lazarus)Matthew 7:21–23