The Chapel Bendemeer Podcast

What is your service really flowing from?

In this message, Mikey Barlow explores the subtle danger of allowing self to remain at the centre of our lives, even while doing good things for God.

Looking at the lives of Judas, James and John, and ultimately the example of Jesus, we're challenged to examine the source of our service.

Discover how Christ not only calls us to serve, but first serves us through the cross, freeing us from seeking recognition, approval and significance through what we do.

True Christian service doesn't flow from guilt or obligation, but from the grace of the One who came not to be served, but to serve.

In this encouraging message, David Skews unpacks the account of the paralysed man in Luke 5, revealing how Jesus sees beyond our outward circumstances to the deeper work He wants to do within us. With practical stories, personal testimony, and a focus on the power of the Holy Spirit, David challenges us to let the "man inside" stand up in faith, hope and obedience. Be reminded that the same God who raised Jesus from the dead is still at work today, bringing healing, restoration and new life to all who come to Him.

What do you do when you find yourself stuck in the middle, between God's promise and its fulfilment, between the battle and the breakthrough? In this message, Ps. Linnea Barlow explores the story of David and Goliath, reminding us that the greatest battles are often fought in the waiting. Discover how fear loses its grip when we remember God's faithfulness, why the middle is often where God prepares us for what lies ahead, and how we can remain faithful when the outcome is still unseen. If you're walking through a season of waiting, uncertainty, or spiritual battle, this message will encourage you to keep trusting the God who is at work in the middle.

What do you do when hope feels out of reach?

In this message, Ps Linnea Barlow explores the powerful account of Jairus and the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years from Mark 5:21–43. Through two very different stories of desperation, we're reminded that Jesus is never rushed, never indifferent, and always moves towards those who come to Him in faith. Discover how Christ meets us in our deepest need, restores what seems lost, and invites us to trust Him even when the outcome is uncertain.

Where do you turn when your heart longs for more? In this message, we explore how our deepest desires were never meant to be satisfied by success, possessions or the pursuit of more, but by the presence of God. Looking through passages including Matthew 6, Philippians 4 and Isaiah 6, we’re reminded that true security, purpose and contentment are found in Christ alone, and that His presence changes everything.

In this special vision message, Ps. Bronnie Bonnell, Ps. Brent Bonnell, Mikey Barlow, and Linnea Barlow share the heart behind Hope Partners and what it means to partner together in advancing the Kingdom of God. Exploring the biblical foundations of generosity, stewardship, and mission, they unpack the difference between the tithe and giving beyond the tithe, before sharing practical ways The Chapel Bendemeer will outwork Hope Partners through local and global projects. Discover how ordinary acts of generosity can have an extraordinary impact as we join together to bring hope, meet needs, and point people to Jesus.

What place should money have in the life of a follower of Jesus?

In this message, Ps. Bronnie Bonnell unpacks the biblical principle of tithing, exploring why putting God first in our finances is ultimately an issue of trust, worship, and stewardship.

Addressing common questions, misconceptions, and past hurts surrounding giving, she examines what Scripture teaches from both the Old and New Testaments and challenges us to consider whether God truly comes first in every area of our lives.

A practical and grace-filled message about faith, generosity, and the freedom that comes from honouring God with our first and best.

Why does worship sometimes feel effortless, while at other times it feels dry or distant? In this message, we explore the difference between worship that is driven by emotion and worship that is grounded in the unchanging worth of God. Through Romans 12, John 4, and other key passages, we discover that worship is far more than music or a moment on a Sunday. It is a life surrendered to God in every season. Whether your heart feels full or your emotions feel flat, this message will encourage you to stop outsourcing your worship, fix your eyes on God’s unchanging character, and offer Him your whole life as an act of worship.

Family can be one of God’s greatest gifts, but it can also be one of life’s greatest challenges. In this personal and faith-filled message, Ps. Linnea Barlow shares the journey of navigating ministry, marriage, parenting, disappointment, and God’s unexpected direction. Through Scripture and real-life experiences, she explores God’s design for both natural family and church family, reminding us that healthy families are not built through striving, but through surrender, unity, and obedience to God. Whether you’re in a season of growth, hardship, healing, or waiting, this message will encourage you to trust God’s process and discover what it means to become a family that flies.

What if the key to God’s favour, guidance, and purpose in your life isn’t striving harder, but walking in greater humility?

In this message, Ps. Darren Bonnell unpacks James 4 and explores the powerful truth that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Through biblical teaching and practical examples, he challenges us to examine the subtle ways pride can shape our decisions, relationships, ambitions, and response to God’s leading.

Humility is more than thinking less of yourself. It’s surrendering your life to God’s direction, trusting His timing, and choosing obedience even when it costs you. As we humble ourselves before the Lord, we position ourselves for His grace, His presence, and His purpose to be fulfilled in and through our lives.

This message will encourage you to identify the areas where God is calling you to trust Him more deeply and take the next step of obedience toward the future He has prepared for you.

Scripture: James 4:6-10