The Exchange hosted by the Melbourne City Adventist Church

The early church experienced persecution. Instead of it leading to fear, it led to deeper fidelity. What was the common denominator that made the early Christian believers bold in their witness of Christ?

Is love biochemistry at its best, a psychosomatic delusion, or a philosophical commitment? What is love in a Christ-centred worldview, and how can it last?

What was the greatest impetus for growth in the infant church? Persecution. This Saturday we will be looking at how the early church overcame persecution by experiencing God through prayer.

“I like God but not religion,” people often say. Is organised religion a necessary evil? Why and how did the early Christians organise themselves into a church? What were the results?

As part of our ongoing series on the History of Christianity, we will be looking at what took place in Acts Chapter Two and why the events that took place led to massive growth in the early church. Come join the discussion on what it means to experience spiritual revival in the present as we look see how God touched the lives of individuals in the past.

Believing in and sharing the story of Jesus in the first century was a dangerous task. What inspired the early Christians to share their stories? And how did that lead to a worldwide movement that became the Christian religion?

Christmas is a time when we reflect on the birth of Jesus, the greatest Gift of all. But Jesus Himself received an extravagant gift that reminds us of the true meaning of giving.

Sometimes prayer can feel a bit one sided and the awkward monologue can feel a bit forced. This Saturday we will talk about the art of listening in prayer.

Understanding, accepting, and adopting a different worldview, especially a Christ-centred one, can be overwhelming. Saul, once an avid persecutor of Christians, is blinded after being confronted with the reality of Jesus. Sometimes, God puts us through the experience of darkness so that we can better hear and share Him in the light.

Learning to trust God is one of the most rewarding and yet challenging lessons to learn. This week we will be discussing what it means to rely on God.