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The heart of the Christian life is the gospel. What then happens if the church turns to a different gospel? What’s at stake when a not-quite-right gospel is taken as the real thing? Bible Reading: Galatians 1:1-9 Sermon by Matt Keller This episode is part of A Different Gospel, a teaching series journeying through the book of Galatians. Different gospels are everywhere, calling us to try harder, prove our worth or earn God’s favour. As we open the Scriptures, we hear Paul’s passionate call to return to the true gospel: the grace of Jesus is enough. Join us as we explore the sufficiency of Jesus, the beautiful truth that we are justified by grace alone, through faith alone, and the life of freedom, love and transformation that flows from his grace. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/galatians

Church planting sits at the very heart of Jesus’ mission to reach our cities and our country. On this 10 Cities Sunday, our entire movement will pause to lift our eyes to the why behind church planting and re-anchor our hearts in the biblical and missional conviction that multiplying churches is the single most effective way to reach the lost. Sermon by Andrew Grills

The Church in Laodicea believes that they are standing rightly before God, yet they have drifted into a lukewarm Christianity. Jesus’ words are hard to swallow, but his discipline is given in love with a desire to see the drifting repent. Sermon by Andrew Grills

The Church in Philadelphia appears to be one of weakness by all worldly standards, yet they are praised for their patient and faithful endurance for the sake of Christ. It is by the power of Jesus that Christians can hold fast and persevere in the face of opposition. Sermon by Andrew Grills

The Church in Sardis is one that appears to be thriving and on fire for Jesus, but the truth is devastating - they are dead. We must never seek truth and life outside of the gospel of Christ, or fall into a sleepy Christianity. The ones who wake up and repent find their find secure in the book of life before the Lord. Sermon by Matt Keller

The Church in Thyatira has a group of people who are being led astray towards sexual immorality and idolatry. Jesus sees all hearts and minds, none are hidden from him, and he will give to each according to their works. His message is clear - repent, and hold fast to the truth. Sermon by Andrew Grills

The Church in Pergamum is situated in a place of great spiritual warfare and persecution, and though they hold fast to Jesus, the lies of false teaching are starting to creep in to the church. We need to remember that there is life only through Jesus, and not accept any other message. Sermon by Dave Chiswell

The Church in Smyrna is all too familiar with suffering for the sake of Christ, and Jesus warns that more is coming. Yet, perhaps uncomfortably, this suffering is a test of faith and to those who persevere belongs the crown of life. How will we respond to suffering for the name of Jesus? Sermon by Dave May

We begin a new series looking at what Jesus has to say to the Seven Churches of Revelation 1-3. They are churches with different people, different problems, but one powerful God. In these opening chapters of Revelation, Jesus is reminding each church to keep their eyes fixed upon him, holding firm to the truth of the Gospel as they live in difficult times. This week, Matt Keller preaches from Jesus' words to the Church in Ephesus - a church who has endured much, yet losing their first love. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus, never forgetting to come back to the reality of the Gospel in all we do. Repent, and eat from the tree of life. Sermon by Matt Keller

Suffering is one of the most challenging realities of living in a fallen and broken world, one that will affect all of us in some way eventually. We might naturally question God's goodness or even his existence in times of suffering, so where is the hope? Ultimately we need to see that there is hope even in darkness because we have a God who deeply loves us, sending his Son Jesus as our suffering saviour, and who promises to make all things new. Sermon by Andrew Grills

God calls Abraham and makes a promise that shapes the rest of the Bible. In this sermon, we see how through him a nation will come—and through that nation the world will be blessed. Bible Reading: Genesis 11:10–12:3 Sermon by Andrew Grills This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God’s unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis

From Noah’s family the nations spread across the earth. In this sermon, we see how despite human brokenness, God’s purposes continue under His sovereign rule. However, at Babel humanity seeks greatness apart from God, building a name for themselves. In this sermon, we see the emptiness of human pride and the danger of pursuing glory without Him. Bible Reading: Genesis 10:1-11:9 Sermon by Andrew Grills This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God’s unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis

Even after rescue, sin remains. Noah’s family experiences shame and dishonour. In this sermon, we see the lingering effects of the fall and our need for renewed hearts. Bible Reading: Genesis 9:18–29 Sermon by Alex Bui This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God’s unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis

After the flood, God establishes a covenant with Noah, promising faithfulness. In this sermon, we see how the rainbow stands as a sign of hope that God remembers His people. Bible Reading: Genesis 8:1–9:17 Sermon by Matt Keller This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God’s unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis

God judges the corruption of the earth through the flood, revealing the seriousness of sin and the mercy of rescue. In this sermon, we see how God preserves life and points toward a new beginning. Bible Reading: Genesis 6:9–7:24 Sermon by Harry Wilson This episode is part of The Beginning of Everything, a teaching series exploring Genesis 1–11. As we open the Scriptures, we see the beauty of creation, the tragedy of the fall, and God’s unfolding purpose for the world. We encounter the God who creates, provides, judges, and shows mercy—and discover how the beginning helps us make sense of life today. Find out more at cityonahill.com.au/genesis