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Message from Gareth Bowley on November 1, 2026

Message from Scott Landman on October 25, 2026

Message from Jono Hulley on October 18, 2026

In Daniel 2, Nathan Fisher explores the contrast between the fragile kingdoms of this world and the everlasting kingdom of God. Through Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, we are reminded that earthly power, wisdom and achievement are temporary, but God remains sovereign over history. The stone that destroys the statue points us to Jesus Christ, through whom God’s eternal kingdom has been established. Although we may not know what tomorrow holds, we can trust the God who holds our future. Our response is to look up, trust His sovereignty and worship Him with gratitude and awe.

In Daniel 1, Gareth explores what it means to remain faithful to God while living in a culture that does not share our allegiance to Him. Daniel reminds us that God remains sovereign even when circumstances seem out of control. Babylon sought to reshape the young exiles through their thinking, desires and identity, yet Daniel remained devoted to God without withdrawing from the culture around him. We are called to engage respectfully, resist compromise and trust God’s providence. Kingdoms rise and fall, but God remains faithful and His purposes endure.

In the final chapters of Acts, Paul’s journey to Rome is anything but straightforward. Through storms, shipwreck, imprisonment and unexpected detours, we see God’s providence at work. Paul continues to trust God, serve others and proclaim Jesus wherever he finds himself. Acts ends with Paul in prison, yet the gospel remains unhindered. The story is unfinished because Jesus is still at work through His Church today. We are invited to trust God’s purposes, serve faithfully wherever He places us, and take the hope and life of Christ from our neighbourhoods to the nations.

Message from Scott Landman on September 20, 2026

In Acts 20, Ryan explores what biblical leadership looks like as Paul prepares to leave the Ephesian church. Biblical leadership is from God and for God, given for the good of his people, and ultimately cruciform — shaped by the self-giving example of Jesus. Paul’s life shows that leadership is not about platforms, prestige or power, but about serving others, laying down our lives and remaining faithful to God’s mission. Whether we are leading or following, we are all called to help the church grow in health, maturity and mission.

In Acts 19, the Holy Spirit turns lives and a city upside down—and ultimately, the right way up. Bates Alheit looks at what happens when the Spirit confronts what is false, leads us into genuine repentance, and re-centres our lives around Jesus. What has taken centre stage in your life? This sermon is an invitation to let the Holy Spirit reorient our hearts, habits and priorities so that Jesus is once again at the centre.

In Acts 18, we see the unstoppable mission of God advancing through ordinary people who faithfully play their part. Gareth Bowley explores how gospel partnerships, godly wisdom, divine encouragement and godly discipleship helped the gospel continue to spread despite opposition and difficulty. Through the examples of Paul, Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, Timothy and Apollos, we are reminded that we are not called to advance the gospel alone. God gives us people to partner with, wisdom to discern, encouragement to keep going and opportunities to disciple others. The gospel is unstoppable, and we each have a part to play.

In this sermon from Acts 17, Jono Hulley explores Paul’s approach to engaging with the culture around him. Rather than withdrawing from culture, confronting it aggressively, or compromising the gospel, Paul compassionately enters people’s world, learns their beliefs and values, builds meaningful bridges, and faithfully points them to Jesus. We are challenged to go where people are, pray for opportunities, understand those around us, communicate the whole gospel without compromise, and trust God with the results. Ultimately, our calling is not to measure success by visible outcomes, but to faithfully point people to Jesus.

Message from Arno De Bruin on August 16, 2026

In Acts 16, Gareth Bowley explores the unstoppable advance of the gospel through the Spirit-led lives of Paul and Silas. The passage challenges us to pursue obedience rather than simply taking every opportunity, trusting God in both open and closed doors. Through Lydia, the slave girl and the Philippian jailer, we see the gospel’s power to save and unite people from radically different backgrounds. Finally, Paul and Silas’ worship in the midst of suffering reminds us that God is worthy of praise in every circumstance and can use even our pain to advance His purposes.

In Acts 15, the early church faces a serious conflict over what is required for salvation and how Jewish and Gentile believers can live together in unity. Daniel Thomae explores how the church moved from rupture to repair and ultimately resilience by returning to the truth of the gospel: salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone. The passage challenges us to know Scripture, resist adding to the gospel, pursue unity across differences, and willingly surrender our preferences for the sake of others and the mission of the gospel.

Message from Matthew Clothier on August 9, 2026