The Chapel Bendemeer Podcast

Ps. David Skewes brought us around the book of Zechariah in this message on all things healing.

Hearing from God (When You Don’t Know Which Path to Take) | Ps. Sarah Gollan
When life decisions feel heavy and God feels quiet, Ps. Sarah Gollan reminds us that we were created to hear His voice. This message unpacks what amplifies — and what inhibits — hearing from God, and calls us to withdraw from noise, stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and trust Him to direct our paths.

Say No to Conditions | Ps. Linnea Barlow
God’s love has no conditions, but real relationship requires honesty, repentance, and obedience. In this message from Hosea, Ps. Linnea Barlow calls us to let go of conditional faith, say no to distractions, and return to wholehearted love with God.

First Things First | Matthew 6:33

A new year always brings questions: What needs to change? What should I focus on? How do I fix everything?
But what if the answer isn’t doing more — it’s putting God first?

In this message, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 and the invitation to seek first the Kingdom of God, not as a vague Christian phrase, but as a practical way of ordering our lives. Jesus reminds us that worry comes when good things take first place, and peace comes when God does.

We unpack what it really means to put God first — in our thoughts, decisions, habits, work, family, and future — and why getting the order right leads to the outcomes we’re actually longing for.

This message is for anyone feeling stretched, distracted, or carrying the pressure of trying to hold everything together alone. It’s a call to reset the foundation, trust God first, and let Him do the fixing.

🎧 Scripture focus: Matthew 6:25–34
🎯 Key idea: Right order leads to right outcomes
🙏 Theme: Trusting God first in a new year

Christmas is loud, busy, and full of distractions, but what if God is trying to get your attention right in the middle of it?

In this Christmas message, we journey through the familiar story of Jesus’ birth and discover a God who consistently interrupts ordinary lives with extraordinary purpose. From Joseph’s disrupted plans, to shepherds caught in the middle of a routine night shift, we see a loving God breaking through confusion, noise, and distraction—not to control people, but to reveal His love and restore joy.

This message explores why God interrupts us, what He’s really after, and how Christmas is more than a tradition—it’s a divine invitation. Whether you feel distracted, stuck in routine, or unsure where you stand with God, this message reminds us that no one is here by accident, and that God is actively pursuing hearts.

You may not have been looking for God this Christmas—but He’s been looking for you.

📖 Scriptures include Luke 2, Matthew 1, John 3:16
🎄 Christmas Message | December 2025
🎙️ The Chapel Bendemeer

The Christmas story is more than a familiar tradition, it’s the unfolding of a promise that still speaks to us today.

In this message, His Story, Your Story, we explore the birth of Jesus through the eyes of those who first encountered the Messiah: Mary, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna. Set against centuries of longing, prophecy, and oppression, the arrival of Jesus reveals a God who comes not to the powerful or prestigious, but to the humble and the hungry.

This message unpacks how Jesus fulfilled hundreds of ancient prophecies, why so many missed Him, and how the Holy Spirit reveals Christ to those who recognise their need for Him. It’s an invitation to see Christmas not just as history, but as a story that continues to be written in our lives today.

If your soul feels full but unsatisfied… if you’re longing for peace, purpose, or rest… this message is for you.

powerful principles to help you keep going when your tank feels empty: Know your focus, know your no, know your pace, and know your grace.

Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, she reminds us that Jesus is always within reach, that not every opportunity is a God-opportunity, that hurry drains our spiritual fuel, and that grace is given for the fight—not the bench.

If you’re tired, stretched, or pushing toward a breakthrough, this message will strengthen your spirit and refill your tank.

Join with us as Snr Pastor Bron leads us through tackling the Giants in our lives. This is our final week of the At The Movies series. For copyright purposes we're unable to play the film audio, however we believe this message will bless, encourage and convict you to action in the name of Jesus.

In this week’s Bendy Brief, Pastor Travis shares a powerful reminder from Mark chapter 2, the story of the paralysed man whose friends refused to give up until he met Jesus. As we continue the Love Is Our Weapon campaign with the deed “Pray for Your Peeps,” this short episode will stir your faith to pray bold prayers for the people you love. Discover how your faith can lift others, how persistence opens doors that seem closed, and how God still moves through those who carry others to Him.

Whether you’re in the car, at work, or on a walk, take three minutes to be encouraged, refocused, and reminded that your prayers make a difference, because faith that carries still moves mountains.

Welcome to The Bendy Brief, your quick weekly burst of encouragement, faith, and focus from The Chapel Collective Bendemeer.

Each episode is a 3-5 minute snapshot of what God is doing in our church and what’s coming next from community campaigns like Love Is Our Weapon to our regular Sunday messages and special events. Join Pastor Travis and Sarah and the team for a dose of Scripture, vision, and a prayer to kickstart your week with courage.

Whether it’s an invitation to reach someone, serve your city, or simply walk closer with Jesus, The Bendy Brief keeps your faith moving forward. Short, Sharp, and Spirit-filled.

This week - jump on to www.loveisourweapon.com and join The Chapel Collective group. Check out the deeds and let us know if we can help!

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