Sermon Description: Base Church

On Sunday, Pete unpacked what it means to be a base church—a community that is more than just a place of gathering, but a hub from which life, mission, and people are sent out. Not every church is called to be a base, and that’s okay—but for those that are, there is a unique responsibility and intentionality required.

He shared how a base church is marked by the gathering of diverse people—different gifts, backgrounds, and callings—all coming together with a shared purpose. It’s not about uniformity, but unity in mission. There’s also something significant about place—being positioned well, both geographically and spiritually, to reach and impact others. Alongside this, the strength of a base church lies in its people: faithful, available, and willing to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Ultimately, a base church isn’t built by accident. It’s shaped by God’s design, rooted in community, and focused outward—equipping and sending people to carry the gospel beyond its walls.

In Luke 4:18, we see Jesus boldly declare His identity and mission: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me…” In this powerful sermon, Aimee unpacks what it means that Jesus is the Anointed One—the One set apart, empowered, and sent by God to bring good news to the poor, freedom to the captives, sight to the blind, and hope to the broken.

This message reminds us that the anointing is not just a concept, but a person—Jesus Himself. And through Him, that same Spirit now lives in us. As we look at His mission, we are invited to step into it—carrying His presence, His power, and His heart into the world around us.

Be stirred again to live as those marked by His Spirit, walking in freedom and bringing life wherever you go.

Anton shared a powerful and hope-filled message about the nature of Jesus and His undeniable victory over death. He highlighted how, throughout Scripture, whenever Jesus encountered death, He “failed” at it—because instead of accepting death, He brought life. From raising the dead to His own resurrection, Jesus consistently overturned what seemed final and hopeless.

This is the God we serve: not distant or defeated, but alive and life-giving. He is the Living God—one who cannot be contained by death and who continues to bring life where there was once despair. And even more, this same resurrected life now dwells within every believer. Because He lives, we live—full of hope, purpose, and resurrection power.

Stan Phipps shared a profound and stirring word on what the gospel truly produces in our lives. He reminded us that the fruit of the gospel is not simply seen in numbers or church growth, but in transformed lives marked by faith, hope, and love.

A vibrant, living faith that anchors us in Christ.
A secure and unshakable hope for tomorrow, rooted in Him.
And a deep, genuine love - for one another and for those who are still to encounter Him.

It was a powerful call back to the essence of the gospel, inviting us to live as a people who embody its beauty in the way we believe, hope, and love.

On Sunday, Ant shared a powerful encouragement to return to prayer—especially the prayers we’ve stopped praying. Sometimes disappointment or delay causes us to grow quiet, but God is inviting us back. There are prayers He is ready and waiting to answer… but we need to pray them.

If you’ve felt discouraged or have laid certain prayers down, this is your moment to pick them up again. God is stirring faith in us to ask boldly, trust deeply, and pray once more.

Derick shared a powerful and deeply personal message this past Sunday, taking us through his journey of trusting God in the midst of battling cancer. With honesty and faith, he reflected on the many prayers, prophetic words, and encouragement he received along the way—each one strengthening him in moments when he needed it most. He also honoured the incredible courage and unwavering faith of his wife, whose strength stood alongside his through it all. Above everything, his story pointed us back to the unchanging truth of God’s faithfulness; steady, present, and sure in every season.

Last week Ant shared how he has been stuck on the Gospel -the simple, powerful reality that the word Gospel literally means “Good News.” In the early days it was used as a proclamation, an announcement that something wonderful had happened. And that’s exactly what the Gospel is: a declaration of what Christ has done.

He reminded us that the Gospel doesn’t need our eloquence or cleverness to make it powerful. We are simply called to preach the fullness of the Gospel- clear, uncluttered, and centered on Jesus. As we do, the real question becomes: what would it look like for our hearts to truly break for the things that break His?

At the center of the Good News is this staggering truth: Christ died for the ungodly. Not for the perfect, not for the deserving, but for us in our need.

“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” - Romans 5:6

The Gospel is simple. The Gospel is powerful. And it is still the greatest news we could ever proclaim.

John shared a powerful and practical word on what it means to carry the Gospel beyond the church walls - into our workplaces, our daily rhythms, and the spaces we step into every day. This message will stir your heart and remind you that wherever you are, you are sent.

Ant shared a powerful message on returning to the Gospel—the very heartbeat of the Church. He reminded us that as life begins to flow back into the Church, it won’t be through complexity or striving, but through the power and simplicity of the Gospel. It is in this good news that the righteousness of God is revealed—transforming hearts, restoring hope, and calling us back to what truly matters.

Are you living your life to cross the line well?