Humans were created in God's image and as Christians, God is changing us individually and collectively into his likeness. This image includes not only his character, but also a Godly influence over others - in our marriages, our work places, our neighbourhoods. From Galatians 5, Pastor Sue explains that hard work and persistence are key elements in our learning to rule and reign in life, free to bring hope and light and joy wherever we go. She encourages believers to be people of dignity and integrity, outward focused and serving others.

Do you put on a cool persona to get people's attention? The Biblical story of the birthright of Joseph, Esau and Jacob involved trickery or deceit in order to gain positive attention or blessing.

But who we really are comes out as there is less and less of us and more and more of Jesus.

With great humour and insight talks about how to say no to our old life and live the hidden life in Christ

This message begins with one of the most unlikely and amazing testimonies you will hear. From Psalm 23, Margaret explains how God can do for you what He did for her - heal, restore, free you from fear, give you peace, take away your loneliness. This happens as we believe, receive and speak out His Word.

If you are on a journey and you don't know clearly what your destination is, you will probably get lost. Lots of Christians get lost on the journey of faith. Based on 1 Peter 1:8-9, and stories from her own life journey, Ps Sue explains what "the salvation of your souls" means. It is not just the gift of heaven when we die. It is love now, both for God and in practical ways for others, and it is an inexpressible and glorious joy. Ps Sue outlines the various stages of this spiritual journey of life, which is also an intensely natural and practical journey.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a powerful poem about "self" called "Who Am I". We cannot know who we are until we know who God is because we are made in his image. The weight of having to find or create ones own identity without knowledge of God forces us to look inward.

Gender identity debates are a current expression of this search.

Jesus brought a new way to be human - living out the image of God which is in us, by His very presence in us. We are his "Dwelling Place". Matt teases out these ideas in the context of a God who is love.

Matt Madigan - 15th July 2018 by The Grainery Church

God IS CALLING The Grainery Church to "Pastor" the 6000,000 people of the Hunter Region. A church of 6,000 people is conceivable. However to provide care and discipleship to so many will require great pastoral care and outstanding leadership. From the story of Moses and Jethro in the wilderness of Sinai and the New Testament teaching of the priesthood of all believers, Pastor Paul shows how this might be achieved

God has made you complex and unique - not just physically. But in our eternal soul. Each one of us has a particular destiny which only we can fulfil. What will you choose? Put God first and thus breathe life and freedom into our own soul, or put self and the world first and so lose our own soul?

Dare to dream big. Dare to be creative. Dare to use your unique gifts to bring heaven to earth. Dare to reject a lift of religion and rules and dare to embrace a life of deep freedom in relationship with God with others.

Pastor Sue shows us how a deep relationship with God, springing from God's rich grace, can enrich and free our souls.

Saturday Morning 2 - Tim Costello by The Grainery Church

Saturday Morning - Tim Costello by The Grainery Church