Listen as she shares about growing up in a Christian family, dressing up for church and turning to God. Not only that, but hear about her recent mission trip to Fiji!

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"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." - Psalm 100

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: Do Not Conform, Be Transformed
Passage: Romans 12:1–8
Preacher: Ian Morrison
Date & Time: Sunday 12 October 2025, 6:00 pm

In light of God’s mercy, how should we live? In Romans 12:1–8, Paul urges us not to be shaped by the world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This transformation begins with the gospel: Jesus gave Himself as the ultimate living sacrifice, dying and rising so that we might belong to God and live for Him. Because of His grace, we are no longer conformed to sin and selfishness but renewed by the Spirit to serve one another with humility and love. In this sermon, Ian Morrison explores how the gospel changes everything—our hearts, our thinking, and our purpose—calling us to offer our lives in joyful worship to the One who gave His life for us.

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: And All Israel Will Be Saved
Passage: Romans 11:25–36
Preacher: Robin Vonk
Date & Time: Sunday 5 October 2025, 6:00 pm

God’s plan of salvation is bigger and wiser than we can imagine. In Romans 11:25–36, Paul reveals the mystery of how God is working through both Jew and Gentile to bring about His saving purposes. Though people may stumble, God’s promises never fail—His mercy triumphs over disobedience. At the centre of this plan stands the gospel: Jesus Christ, who bore our sin at the cross and rose in power, so that forgiveness and life might be offered to all. In Him, God’s mercy is extended to Jew and Gentile alike, uniting His people in one family of grace. Join us as Robin Vonk unpacks this glorious vision of God’s faithfulness and leads us to echo Paul’s doxology: “To Him be the glory forever!”

Listen as Bron tells of her life: growing up in Blaxland, attending blue light discos, leaping trains, debt collecting, living in the States, homelessness, and more.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: The Kindness and Sternness of God
Passage: Romans 11:11–24
Preacher: Ian Marrison
Date & Time: Sunday 28 September 2025, 6:00 pm

In Romans 11:11–24, Paul paints a sobering yet hope-filled picture of God’s dealings with His people. Israel’s stumbling opened the door for the nations to be grafted into God’s family, yet Paul warns that pride and unbelief can cut us off. Here we see both the sternness of God in judging sin and the kindness of God in showing mercy. The gospel holds these truths together: Jesus bore the sternness of God’s judgment at the cross so that we might receive His kindness and be grafted into the life of Christ. In this sermon, Ian Marrison will demonstrate how God’s holiness and mercy meet in Jesus, calling us to humility, faith, and confidence in the God who both warns and welcomes.

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: A Remnant Reserved for God by Grace
Passage: Romans 11:1–10
Preacher: Jodie McNeil
Date & Time: Sunday 21 September 2025, 9:30 am

Has God rejected His people? In Romans 11:1–10, Paul assures us that God is always faithful. Even when Israel seemed to turn away, God kept a remnant for Himself—a people chosen, not by works, but by grace. This points us to the heart of the gospel: we are saved not because of our performance, heritage, or zeal, but because of God’s undeserved kindness shown in Jesus Christ. He took our sin upon Himself at the cross so that we might be counted among God’s people by faith. In this message, Jodie McNeil will remind us that God’s purposes never fail, His grace always saves, and He continues to call a people for Himself through the gospel of His Son.

Listen to Truda's life story. Here are some interesting things from this episode to get you interested:

• She grew up in a non-Christian family,
• watched Billy Graham by landline,
• did missionary training,
• worked as a nurse,
• spent 7 years on mission in Tanzania,
• navigated reconciliation and retirement,
• and much more!

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you." - Psalm 32:8

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: The Feet That Bring Good News
Passage: Romans 10:14–21
Preacher: Ian Morrison
Date & Time: Sunday 14 September 2025, 9:30 am

How will people believe in Christ if they never hear of Him? In Romans 10:14–21, Paul reminds us that God’s saving plan depends on the gospel being proclaimed. The good news is that Jesus has come—He lived the life we could not live, died the death we deserved, and rose again to give us life. This message is for all people, yet not all will receive it. Still, God calls His church to go, speak, and share, because “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” In this sermon, Ian Morrison will show us how God’s mission is carried forward through ordinary people with “beautiful feet”—those who carry the news of Christ crucified and risen to a world in need of salvation.

Sermon Series: Romans – Heaven Sent
Title: Faith Is the Way
Passage: Romans 9:30–10:13
Preacher: Robin Vonk
Date & Time: Sunday 7 September 2025, 9:30 am

Why did Israel, with all their zeal for God’s law, stumble while Gentiles found righteousness? In Romans 9:30–10:13, Paul shows that salvation does not come through human effort or rule-keeping but through faith in Jesus Christ. The gospel proclaims that Christ is the end of the law—He fulfilled it perfectly, died in our place, and rose again so that everyone who believes in Him will be saved. Righteousness is not something we achieve but something we receive by trusting in Christ. This is the good news: whether Jew or Gentile, rich or poor, near or far—everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Join us as Robin Vonk explores how faith is the way into God’s family and the foundation for a life secure in His grace.

In this episode of Stories of the Saints, Ethan shares stories from his life. Listen as he explores and explains: growing up, family life, nursing (paediatrics, geriatrics, and surgery), and making sense of death.

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13