What does it mean to delight in God? AUTHENTIC (Living as Wholehearted Disciples) is back, and Zylan shows that one fundamental ingredient is enjoying the law of God. - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Zylan Anderson- Date: 8 September 2024- Event: Senior High Gathering- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch…

How do we live as one united people? AUTHENTIC (Living as Wholehearted Disciples) is back, and Jesse shows that one fundamental ingredient is "radical love." - Series: AUTHENTIC- Preacher: Jesse Baker- Date: 6 September 2024- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch…

Is life out of control? Is there any hope? BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the third talk from Josh, a message all about REAL LIFE! - Series: REAL LIFE- Preacher: Josh Hayward- Date: 30 August 2024- Location: Christ Church St IvesInstagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch

What do you desire? Are you satisfied? BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the second talk from Josh, a message all about REAL FULFILMENT! - Series: REAL LIFE - Preacher: Josh Hayward- Date: 23 August 2024 - Location: Christ Church St Ives Instagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch

BIG FRIDAYS is here, and this is the first talk from Josh on the theme, REAL LIFE. Here is the truth: Jesus has much delight to offer. Have you tasted this delight? Listen to find out more: - Series: REAL LIFE - Preacher: Josh Hayward - Date: 16 August 2024 - Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this talk by Roland at Senior High, we started to think about mission, living a life of boasting in the cross of Jesus. Do you desire to bear the marks of Jesus in all of life? What does that even mean? [Apologies for the audio quality] - Series: Authentic - Living As Wholehearted Disciples - Preacher: Roland Sebesfi - Date: 11 August 2024 - Loc…

In this talk by Ryan Tong at Junior High, we started to think about mission, living a life of boasting in the cross of Jesus. Do you desire to bear the marks of Jesus in all of life? What does that even mean? Check out the latest talk here: - Series: Authentic - Living As Wholehearted Disciples - Preacher: Ryan Tong - Date: 9 August 2024 - Location…

Our new series, Authentic (Living as Wholehearted Disciples), launched at Senior High this week. In the first message, Britt looks at the first mark of an authentic disciple: maturity. In other words, they are transformed through meditation on the Bible. Series: Authentic Date: 4 August 2024 Event: Senior High Service…

This talk launches us into our brand-new series, Authentic, which explores five marks of a wholehearted disciple. In this first talk, Jesse Baker talks about the first mark, maturity - living deep in the Word. Expect a punchy message that brings us to the foundation of joy. Series: Authentic Date: 2 August 2024 Event: Junior High Service…

What does it mean to walk in surrender? In this final talk from Winter Camp 2024, Britt brings the theme home, exploring the faith of Blind Bartimaeus.-Location: Springwood-Date: 22-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

This is our final talk from our Winter Camp Series, Walking In Surrender – Mark 9-10. In this teaching, Jesse unpacks greatness in the world’s eyes and in the eyes of God.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 21-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the third talk from Mark Leong to find out more!-Location: Springwood-Date: 20-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

This is the third talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking In Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse speaks about the cost of discipleship. What is the cost? Find out more.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 20-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the second talk from Mark Leong to find out more!-Location: Springwood-Date: 19-4-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

This is the second talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking In Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse teaches the second core truth: “We will not be saved unless we receive the kingdom of God like a child.” How do we do this? Listen to find out.-Location: Shoalhaven-Date: 19-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024…

What does it mean to walk in surrender? Listen to the first talk from Mark Leong to find out! -Location: Springwood-Date: 18-7-24-Event: Winter Camp (SH)-Series: Walking In Surrender (Mark 9–10)

This is the first talk from our Winter Camp series, Walking in Surrender - Mark 9–10. In this teaching, Jesse teaches the first core truth: “with God all things are possible.” Why does this matter? Listen to find out.-Location: Shoalhaven -Date: 18-7-24-Event: Winter Camp 2024

Is God at work in your life? In this teaching, Becki assures us that God is indeed at work in everything to save and deliver his people.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 7-7-24-Event: Senior High-Series: Hall of Flaw

Our Senior Minister, Nigel Fortescue, jumps into the Junior High pulpit to the end the term with a banger, teaching us that on an eternal scale, God has BIG PLANS for our lives. -Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 5-7-24-Event: Junior High-Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)

In this teaching, Josh Hayward teaches about the radical faithfulness of Hosea and the even more radical faithfulness of God to us.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 31-6-24-Event: Senior High Service-Series: Hall of Flaw

In this teaching, Britt opens with a warm word to comfort us, pointing us to the fact that God cares and provides.-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 23-6-24-Event: Senior High Service-Series: Hall of Flaw

In this teaching, Brodie encourages us to remain steadfast in times of hardship, for the reality is that we live in a broken world full of evil powers. This is a call to remain strong in Christ 💪-Location: Christ Church St Ives-Date: 21-6-24-Event: Junior High Service-Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)

In this teaching, Zylan points out the faith and flaws of Gideon, the Old Testament judge, to encourage us to pursue a wholehearted, active faith. Date: 16-6-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Josh Hayward, the former youth minister, dives into the classic story, Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Date: 7-6-24Series: Furnace Faith (Daniel)Location: Christ Church St Ives

Are you weary? Is your spirit restless? In this teaching, Jordan shows how the promise of rest found in Joshua foreshadows the ultimate rest found in the ultimate man of courage and strength. Date: 2-6-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives

We have all been weighed on the scales of judgement and been found wanting. The key question is this: are you ready to stand before God on the last day?Date: 31-5-24Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Luke shows us how God can use the painful, most heartbreaking moments in life for his good purposes and our ultimate good.Date: 26-5-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Christ Church St Ives

In this message, Taylor teaches about how God brought the all-powerful Nebuchadnezzar to a position of absolute humility, resulting in him praising God. What a wonderful story of God's humbling might! Date: 24-5-24 Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith) Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Josh shows how the amazing grace of God extends to the most unexpected people, including Rahab. How sweet is God's grace? Date: 19-5-24 Series: Hall of Flaw Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Josh shows us that we can have an unshakable confidence in the God who saves. Date: 17-5-24 Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith) Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this message, Jesse teaches about the pride and humility of Saul and David, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the perfect, humble king. Date: 12-5-24 Series: Hall of Flaw Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Ryan show how God’s eternal kingdom gives us hope to persevere in our present world. Date: 5-5-24 Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith) Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this message, Roland introduces us to the faith and flaws of Noah, a broken man who points us to the ultimate ark of salvation, Jesus Christ. Preacher: Roland SebesfiDate: 5-5-24Series: Hall of FlawLocation: Senior High

In this message, Jesse shows how God is behind the wheels of history, moving all things in accordance with his sovereign will. What a comfort it is to know that God is in control! Preacher: Jesse BakerDate: 3-5-24Series: Daniel (Furnace Faith)Location: Junior High

"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." In this teaching, Brodie Fortescue teaches about the secret of contentment in order to live a joyful life in everything. Enjoy! -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 5-4-24 -Event: Junior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)…

"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." In this teaching, Josh Irving teaches about the secret of contentment in order to live a joyful life in everything. Enjoy! -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 7-4-24 -Event: Senior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)

"The nearer to Christ, the deeper our peace, the stronger we stand." In this teaching, Jesse Baker, our Youth and Families Minister, sets Philippians 4 in the context of spiritual warfare and urges the teens to "stand firm in the Lord" no matter the cost. How do we stand as strong gospel soldiers? Listen to find out. -Location: Christ Church St Ive…

In this teaching, Jordan Koster urges us to "press on toward the goal to win the prize" that awaits us in heaven. What is this prize? It is the ultimate result of our redemption: glorified bodies with Jesus in heaven. Listen to learn more! -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 17-3-24 -Event: Senior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)…

In this teaching, JJ (Jeremiah Young) urges us to "press on toward the goal to win the prize" that awaits us in heaven. What is this prize? It is the ultimate result of our redemption: glorified bodies with Jesus in heaven. Listen to learn more! -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 15-3-24 -Event: Junior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)…

What threatens your joy in Christ? In this teaching, Jesse shares about a bunch of killjoys and offers practical tips on safeguarding our joy in Christ. -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 10-3-24 -Event: Senior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)

In this teaching, Brittany, our MTS worker, walks us through Philippians 1:19-30, showcasing the sacrificial lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus. - Location: Christ Church St Ives - Date: 3-3-24 - Event: Senior High Service - Series: Joy (Philippians)

We have two choices when it comes to faith: let go and let God or to exert energy and be disciplined. In this talk, Jesse challenges us to work hard to pursue a life of holiness, all for God’s good pleasure. - Location: Christ Church St Ives - Date: 25-2-24 - Event: Senior High Service - Series: Joy (Philippians)…

We live with humility out of the joy we have in Christ. In this week’s message, Rachael zooms in on the humility of Jesus and invites us to embrace the same mindset of Jesus (Phil. 2v5). Do you desire to live the humble life? Check out the message here. Location: Christ Church St Ives Date: 18-2-24 Event: Senior High Service Series: Joy (Philippian…

Life with Jesus is costly. But the success of the gospel does not depend upon our personal misfortunes. In this week’s message, Jesse shows how God can use our weakness to magnify his greatness—and this is the perspective shift we need to remain joyful like Paul. Even though life is full of chains that drag us down, we can be joyful, for the good n…

In his heartfelt letter, Paul calls us over and over to “be glad and rejoice” (Philippians 2:18). This joy does is no ordinary happiness. It is grounded in the most wonderful story ever told . . . "Got joy?" Why not check out this talk from Jesse and encounter the wonderful news of the gospel! Location: Christ Church St Ives Date: 2-2-24 Listeners:…

Relationships seem like they're everywhere! And so how do we approach that as Christians? The Bible actually has much to say about how Jesus transforms every aspect of our life, including who to date, why we might think about getting into a relationships, and how to do that well. Please join us as Josh unpacks this for the last youth talk of 2024! …

It seems like everyone is going to end up "happily ever after", but we know that sometimes that's not how it works. When it comes to relationships, or singleness, what does God say? We'll see that God gives much more value to singleness than we might think! This talk was given at Senior High on Sunday 12th November 2023.…

It seems like everyone is going to end up "happily ever after", but we know that sometimes that's not how it works. When it comes to relationships, or singleness, what does God say? We'll see that God gives much more value to singleness than we might think! This talk was given at Junior High on Friday 10 November 2023.…

This first talk of the DEFINED series will help us think about our relationship with God, and why what he has to say is good! Luke Sadler speaks at Senior High (We missed the recording of Dan Lin at Junior High!) from Colossians 1:15-23 on how Jesus created all and transforms us, therefore he knows what is good. This talk was given at Senior High o…

This week, Jamie helped us to consider what godly friendships look like. As we looked into 2 Samuel 1:23-26 , the Bible shows us how we are designed for relationships, so we are to use them wisely. This talk was recorded at Senior High on Sunday 5th November 2023.