The Familiar Stranger: Part 4 — Water

The Familiar Stranger: Part 4 — Water

The Spirit is described like water—rivers flowing into deserts. The Spirit not only quenches our thirst but makes us springs of living water for the world. Where the river flows, everything will live.

The Familiar Stranger: Part 3 — Breathe

The Familiar Stranger: Part 3 — Breathe

John Herron explores how the Holy Spirit, as God’s breath, transforms our lives making Jesus’ promises personal, connecting head to heart and filling us with God’s love.

The Familiar Stranger: Part 2 — The Advocate

The Familiar Stranger: Part 2 — The Advocate

Jesus said it was better for Him to leave so that the Advocate could come. David Armstrong traces the Spirit’s story through Scripture and invites us to live as little temples, filled with His presence and power.

The Familiar Stranger: Part 1 — Rumour & Reality

The Familiar Stranger: Part 1 — Rumour & Reality

David Armstrong explores the Spirit as the familiar stranger: present but often unnoticed, closer than we think, inviting us into a faith that closes the gap between rumour and reality.

Scripture 03: Study

Scripture 03: Study

David Armstrong explores the often-overlooked spiritual discipline of study — the patient, thoughtful work of seeking to understand what the Bible says, what it meant to its original audience, and what it means for us today.

Scripture 02: Meditate

Scripture 02: Meditate

In Part 2 Stephanie Wilson teaches how we meditate on scripture with slow, prayerful reflection so that God’s thoughts inhabit our minds completely.

Scripture 01: Read

Scripture 01: Read

In this sermon David Armstrong explores why reading for the Bible is essential for those who follow Jesus, the Rabbi who modelled a life deeply immersed in Scripture.

Scripture: A Jesus-Centred Approach

Scripture: A Jesus-Centred Approach

In this first part David Armstrong explores the complexities of interpreting the Bible and how we might embrace it as a divinely inspired narrative that points us to Jesus.

The Book of Job (Part 3) - Epilogue

The Book of Job (Part 3) - Epilogue

John Herron finishes our series on Job, exploring its dramatic epilogue (Ch. 38–42) and the book’s deep questions about suffering, faith, and meaning.

The Book of Job (Part 1) - Prologue

The Book of Job (Part 1) - Prologue

John Herron opens a new mini-series on Job, exploring its dramatic prologue (Ch. 1–2) and the book’s deep questions about suffering, faith, and meaning.

Palm Sunday: A Parody of Power

Palm Sunday: A Parody of Power

David Armstrong explores the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem for the Passover Festival, marking the moment when Jesus’ project went public.

The Big Questions: 04 What about Hell?

The Big Questions: 04 What about Hell?

Stephanie Wilson brings a hopeful theological reflection on the difficult question’ What about Hell?’, exploring various views of the church before looking most significantly at what Jesus said.

The Big Questions: 03 A God of War?

The Big Questions: 03 A God of War?

David Armstrong explores the tension between violent depictions of God in Scripture and the radical peace of Jesus — a vision of God not as vengeful warrior, but a protective mother who seeks peace and wholeness for all.

The Big Questions: 02 What about the Cross?

The Big Questions: 02 What about the Cross?

John Herron explores a number of historical atonement theories about the crucifixion of Jesus and shows us how the cross is ultimately the fullest revelation of a loving, reconciling, forgiving God.

Tom and Kirsten (Story Sunday)

Tom and Kirsten (Story Sunday)

Tom Magill and Kirsten Kearney share about their very different upbringings, how they met and went on to start their company, ESC Film, helping others own their stories and find their voice.

The Big Questions: 01 What is God like?

The Big Questions: 01 What is God like?

David Armstrong teaches on how our understanding of God shapes everything and challenges the idea of an angry, wrathful deity by turning to Scripture and Jesus’ life to reveal a God of love, mercy, and grace.

Todd Deatherage and Jason Miller (Story Sunday)

Todd Deatherage and Jason Miller (Story Sunday)

David Armstrong interviews Todd & Jason on their work, the principles of peacemaking, conflict and justice, Israel/Palestine, the genocide taking place in Gaza, and why these issues should matter to us as followers of Jesus.