Often in life, especially during Christmas time, we have so much to do, tasks to be done, that we may sometimes feel rushed. Amongst the bustle of life, we sometimes lose the time to reflect, and to ponder. But how can we allow ourselves time to reflect and ponder, and allow God to work through that? To be grateful, to allow God to speak to us. This week, Lead Pastor Miles Paludan explores the story of Mary, and how she modeled the power of stopping and pondering, even amongst the busiest of times.
Join us for our Christmas service message shared on the 17th December for 2023! Lead Ps. Miles Paludan shares on the nativity story from the unique perspective of the Shepherds; the first to hear the good news. Thieves and vagabonds, social outcasts, why were they the first to hear the good news? If you've ever been curious, learn more today as we share God's word!
Although famous now, Bethlehem was once a place of little cultural significance despite its spiritual heritage. Nazareth was a normal place, nothing special. So why was Jesus born in a place of normalcy and in the mundane? Why did God choose this place to birth the King of Kings? What we see as disadvantage, God saw as an advantage. Through life, there are times we may feel like we are disadvantaged, but is it possible God has placed us there for his purpose? This week Ps. Isaac Lenton explores the power of Jesus' birth, and God's power to use any situation for good and for the transformation of humankind.
Christmas and life are both wonderful things; but both can sometimes feel chaotic. Organising, multiple events, things out of our control can sometimes make us feel that we have little control in our lives. The reality of control is the more we try to attain, the less we actually have. But how can we accept this lack of control healthily? This week Lead Ps. Miles Paludan starts our Christmas series "Behold" by exploring the rich story of Joseph and his part in the Christmas story.
Join us this week as Guest Ps. Chris Hodgman closes out our Powerhouse series, exploring how we must see God's identity as our healer throughout our journey of faith. God isn't interested in only transforming, healing, and restoring in certain areas; God's desire is to see you physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually healed, transformed, and living in the freedom of Christ. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and transformed by the word of God!
This week Ps. Brad Whittington unpacks the reality of the early church of Acts, and how they were powerfully transformed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The reality of the church of Acts, should be the reality of the church today; where we are personally and powerfully transformed by the Holy Spirit, and working in tandem, to love those around us well.
The reality is that if we want to have a Powerhouse church, we must be living in partnership with the Holy Spirit, allowing him to transform us in our day to day. But what does living with the Holy Spirit look like, and what does it mean to partner with him? This week we learn about the person of the Holy Spirit with Cairns Location Pastor Luke Nucifora, and on how we can unlock the power of the Holy Spirit to love those around us and be effective in our mission.
The gospel can sometimes been seen as counter-cultural, or in opposition to the values of the world. But how can we remain in the truth of the word, as well as stand firm in our faith and convictions? This week Ps. Isaac Lenton explores the challenges of remaining true to Christ's calling, whilst also reaching the culture of our age.
Christian Community is one of our greatest apologetics strategies to defend the Gospel. Loving one another, celebrating wins and supporting during losses, is our great pleasures and responsibilities as followers of Christ. But how can we do community well, and with healthy boundaries, not to be lazy; but to protect the longevity of our relationships? This week, Ps. Brad Whittington explores how we can do relationships healthily, in order to uplift others and to sustain ourselves!
Sometimes we can feel like we're running on empty, or sometimes we feel it's pushing uphill to maintain our health and healthy relationships. But where does this come from, and how can we make sure that our buckets don't get empty throughout our daily lives? This week, Lead Pastor Miles Paludan continues our Genuine series, and focuses on how Christ ultimately is our source of health that everything flows from.
In today's society, over 54% of adults in Australia are experiencing feelings of loneliness. In our transient culture, it can feel difficult to find relationships and friends that remain consistent. So how do we make real relationships that last? By recognising that real relationships come with a cost attached. This week, Pastor Isaac Lenton talks through how we can walk through building connections and accepting their cost!
We all want healthy, deep relationships. We all need people to turn to when life's challenges become tough, or when we want to celebrate the highs! But sometimes cultivating and maintaining these communities can be easier said than done. This week Lead Pastor Miles Paludan talks through the importance of these relationships, how we can identify good healthy relationships, and how we can start on the journey of building deeper connections.
This week our series "Heart of Worship" closes out on a message about seeking God's presence in worship. However, seeking God's presence can sometimes feel like a broad concept. How do I seek him, what is my involvement, and what does his presence look like? Ps. Lach Holmes explores these concepts this week, to help us find that often the way to God's presence is ultimately through our continual persistent Praise.
You may have heard the term 'Spiritual Warfare' once or twice, and wondered what that means. That outside of the natural, there is a supernatural battle taking place in the spirit. But how can us worshipping God be counted as warfare? This week Lead Ps. Miles Paludan explores how worshipping God is not only beneficial but necessary in the walk of Faith.
Worship brings freedom. You may have felt it as you began to sing, something within you started to change slightly. Perspective, attitude, emotions, peace; all these things can change when we worship. But worshipping while life is difficult or uncertain is not always easy or straightforward. This week, Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton brings a word on how we can worship God not just through trials, but because of them as well.
Worship is expressing love to God. Often however, we can differ in how we worship God. It might be in the car listening to music, at a church gathering, at a lifegroup. With our hands raised, kneeling, quietly contemplating; but how can we worship authentically no matter what environment we're in? This week Lead Pastor Miles Paludan begins our series "Heart of Worship" by exploring the biblical foundations of Worship within the Bible!
Join us for our Father's Day Service with Guest Speaker Geoff Wilson. Dr. Geoff Wilson is a veterinarian, entrepreneuer, and world-record holding adventurer. He speaks on Fatherhood, adventure, and taking life for everything that it has! Happy Father's Day to all the biological, spiritual, and mentor father figures in our communities across Australia!
We all have a part to play in the Kingdom of God. We are born with a purpose for our lives, skills and talents, and certain passions. This week Guest Ps. Alex Tan, shares with us the importance of evangelism; and how anything we have in our lives; any skills, talents, or passions, God can use to change someone's life for eternity!
We are called to reach the lost. In John 3:17 it is written: "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." As Christians; we believe that we have the capacity to love, support, help, and encourage the world around us through the Holy Spirit. This week Gold Coast Associate Ps. Isaac Lenton shares on what a life lived 'for' the lost looks like!
If you hear the phrase "Being in ministry", you will likely have some common things come to mind. A church, a preacher, a service ministry. And whilst all these things are true, "being in ministry" is a call that is not only reserved for those that work in the church; but for those that are a part of the body of the Church. This week Lead Ps. Miles Paludan talks through how we are all called into ministry, through our workplaces, our social circles, and our studies!
The great commission is the calling of every Christ follower, to go into the world, be salt and light; and to make disciples of all nations. No small feat, right? There are times that we can sometimes feel it's unachievable or that we don't possess the gifts or skills to do this effectively. But this week Ps. Brad Whittington brings a word on how all of us have the ability to disciple those around us, and to bring the hope of Jesus to our local communities.
What is an 'influencer'? Someone who posts to social media? Someone who holds a leadership title? Would you consider yourself an influencer? Or is an influencer somebody who, according to the Cambridge dictionary, "affects or changes the way that other people behave." This week Guest Pastor Craig Groeschel, Lead Pastor of Life Church, brings a message on how we all have influence; and how God uses even the smallest of things, to influence and transform people's lives.
Dreams take time, and they often take more patience and grace than we like. But in the waiting, often something inside us unlocks that prepares us to properly receive the future season. This week Lead Ps. Miles Paludan explores how we can have grace in the waiting, and what it looks like when we allow God to guide us into his dream for our life.
"In every dream journey, there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. You have to go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention." ~ Mark Batterson The story of Joseph and his 'technicolour' coat is a well known one; but understanding the reality of Joseph's situation and his dreams, and that sometimes our lives don't look too different; is harder to reach. We've all had dreams, but we may have lost them along the way. How can we live our lives on purpose and believe in the vision that God has for our lives? Join us as we explore these topics and the story of Joseph in our series: "Future"; with Gold Coast Associate Pastor Isaac Lenton kicking off our first week!
To close our Legacy series out, we had the privilege of listening to a panel of speakers from varied careers and walks of life, sharing on their journey of Generosity, and how the act of giving has transformed their lives personally! If you're interested in giving to Legacy or learning more, head to: https://www.elevationchurch.com.au/give/