In Part 3 of the “Beyond Sunday” series, “Grab a Corner,” Pastor Ely explores what it means to help people move towards Jesus. Through the story of the paralysed man and the four people who carried him to Jesus in Mark 2, this message reminds us that we don't have to carry someone's entire journey, we simply need to be faithful to carry our part.

When obstacles stood in their way, these four carriers refused to give up. Their method was flexible because their mission was fixed: get this man near Jesus. In the same way, God has placed people around each of us who may need an invitation, a conversation, encouragement, prayer, or simply someone willing to grab a corner and help carry them one step closer to Him.

Whether you're in a season where you need others to carry you, or God is calling you to help carry someone else, this message will encourage you to play your part, live your faith beyond Sunday, and trust Jesus with the outcome.

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In Part 2 of Beyond Sunday, we unpack John 4 and Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well.

A quick note before you listen: the original sermon recording unfortunately failed, and because we didn’t want anyone following the series online to miss Part 2, this episode has been recreated as an AI-generated conversational podcast based on the message notes and content preached that Sunday.

The heart of the message is simple: following Jesus beyond Sunday doesn’t mean having all the answers or knowing how to change someone’s life. It often begins by moving toward people, being faithful to the next conversation, and trusting the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do.

Through John 4, we see Jesus cross barriers, begin an ordinary conversation, reveal truth with grace, and transform one life that goes on to impact an entire community.

You don’t have to change someone’s life. Just be faithful to the next conversation.

The Holy Spirit’s job is to change hearts. Our job is to move toward people.

In Part 1 of the “Beyond Sunday” series, “Join into Purpose,” Pastor Ely explores what it means to move beyond simply attending church and begin living on mission every day. Through Jesus' teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world in Matthew 5:13-16, this message reminds us that our purpose isn't something we discover one day, it's something we live where God has already placed us.

This message unpacks the truth that followers of Jesus are called to influence the world around them through everyday faithfulness. As we embrace our identity as salt and light, we learn that our workplaces, neighbourhoods, friendships, and families are all opportunities to reflect the goodness of God. Our light is meant to be visible, but our glory always points to Him.

Whether you're searching for purpose or wondering how God can use your everyday life, this message will encourage you to join what Jesus is already building, make a difference where you are, and live a faith that extends far beyond Sunday.

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In this message, “What Is Faith in a Community?”, Stuart explores God's design for community and why following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Drawing from Hebrews 10:23-25, this message reveals that community is not an optional extra to the Christian life, it is woven into God's very nature and His purpose for humanity.

Through the story of Scripture, from creation to the early Church, this message unpacks how faith is formed, strengthened, and sustained in relationship with God and with one another. It also highlights the dangers of isolated faith and reminds us that the local church is called to be a living expression of God's Kingdom, where people encourage, challenge, and build one another up.

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for many years, this message will encourage you to embrace authentic community, grow alongside others, and discover the life God designed you to live together.

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in Part 3 of the “Better Together” series, “Hold Fast Together,” Pastor Ely explores how God designed us to follow Jesus not in isolation, but through intentional Christian community. Through Hebrews 10:23-25, this message unpacks God's invitation to think intentionally, act intentionally, show up intentionally, and speak intentionally as we encourage one another to remain faithful.

This message reminds us that spiritual drift is often gradual, not dramatic, and that one of God's greatest gifts for helping us endure is the encouragement of other believers. As we intentionally move towards one another, we become people who strengthen, challenge, and inspire each other to keep following Jesus through every season of life.

Whether you're feeling discouraged, distracted, or simply want to grow deeper in your faith alongside others, this message will encourage you to hold fast to Jesus, invest in meaningful relationships, and discover the power of walking together.

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In Part 2 of the “Better Together” series, “Becoming Family,” Pastor Ely explores God's vision for the Church as more than a gathering of people, it is a spiritual family. Through Mark 3, this message unpacks how Jesus expands the definition of family, inviting us into a community where we are formed, restored, and strengthened together as we follow Him.

This message explores the powerful influence of family, the environments that shape who we become, and the hope that God places the lonely into family. As we gather around Jesus together, we discover that authentic Christian community is not built on convenience or shared interests, but on a shared commitment to follow Christ.

Whether you're longing for deeper relationships, healing from past family experiences, or looking to find your place in God's family, this message will encourage you to move beyond simply attending church and begin becoming family.

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In Part 1 of the “Better Together” series, “Made for This,” Pastor Ely explores God’s design for authentic community and reminds us that we were never created to follow Jesus alone. Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, this message challenges the cultural pull toward individualism and reveals that true flourishing is found in loving God and loving people.

This message unpacks the truth that success is not measured by what we achieve, but by the quality of our relationships. As Jesus moves towards Zacchaeus with grace and purpose, we discover that belonging begins when we intentionally move towards others, making room for meaningful relationships and creating spaces where people can encounter Jesus.

Whether you're searching for deeper connection, looking for genuine community, or wanting to grow in your faith alongside others, this message will encourage you to take the next step towards people and discover the life God created you for.

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In Part 3 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Way,” Pastor Ely explores how to keep following Jesus when the journey becomes difficult. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2 and Psalm 119:105, this message reminds us that faith is not a sprint but an endurance race, and that God’s Word provides the direction and encouragement we need for every step along the way.

This message unpacks the difference between the sins that trip us up and the weights that slow us down, challenging us to lay aside whatever hinders our walk with God. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, perfecter, and champion of our faith, we discover the strength to keep moving forward, even through seasons of challenge, uncertainty, and fatigue.

Whether you feel weary, distracted, or simply need fresh encouragement, this message will help you refocus on Jesus, trust Him with the next step, and keep running the race He has set before you.

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In Part 2 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Word,” Pastor Ely explores how God’s Word does more than inform us, it transforms us. Through Joshua 1:8-9, this message unpacks how meditation on Scripture reshapes our thinking, renews our perspective, and gives us the courage to step into the purposes God has prepared for us.

Using the story of Joshua standing on the edge of the Promised Land, this message reminds us that the greatest battles are often won or lost in the mind before they are ever faced in reality. As we fill our minds with God’s truth, we learn to recognize His voice above competing voices, trust Him with the next step, and move forward with confidence knowing that His presence goes with us.

Whether you find yourself facing uncertainty, transition, or a new season, this message will encourage you to stop wandering, trust God’s promises, and take hold of the future He is calling you into.

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In Part 1 of the “Day & Night” series, “His Voice,” Pastor Ely explores how God’s Word shapes the way we think, live, and follow Jesus. Drawing from Psalm 1, this message unpacks the truth that the voice we repeatedly listen to eventually becomes the voice we naturally follow.

This message examines the difference between being influenced by the patterns of the world and being rooted in God’s truth. Through the picture of a tree planted by streams of water, we discover how delighting in and meditating on God’s Word produces stability, growth, and lasting fruit in every season of life.

Whether you are new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will encourage you to create patterns that make room for God, learn to recognize His voice, and build a life firmly rooted in His presence and truth.

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