Vision Church Podcast | Christian Church in Canberra

Trevor Galpin | Ephesians 1:4-5; Genesis 3:1-10; Luke 1:26-45; Matthew 1:18-25 — Even before the creation of the universe, God was already ‘Father’. And it was out of the overflow of His Triune love that He created and redeemed us to be His own. We were, are, and always will be His precious sons and daughters, chosen before time and set apart for relationship with the One who has always been ‘Father’.

Andrew Baker | Matthew 5:1-9; Ephesians 6:10-18; Luke 2:14; Colossians 1:20; John 14:27; Mark 4:35-41 — At times it is easy to feel too small to make a difference in our world. But as we see conflict around us, we are reminded that Jesus’ peace was not defined by the absence of turmoil; it was the powerful assurance He declared into the very midst of the storm. As we anchor into and receive Jesus’ gift of peace, may we go forth as bringers and makers of it in the world around us.

Adam Ritchard | Psalm 95:1-11; Exodus 17:1-7 — God is always speaking, but through life’s trials and disappointments it is so easy to harden our hearts toward Him. How do we guard against grumbling, discouragement, and unbelief, that we might hear and yield to His voice instead?

Alison Baker | Colossians 4:2 — When the Lord is moving we may not see the whole picture. But, our role is to take the next step; positioning ourselves to ride His wave when it comes.

Hear from Alison Baker as she shares the Lord’s invitation for our church in this next season: to pray.

Andrew Baker | Romans 16:25-27 — As the Apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, his final call is not to a theological concept or a set of principles, but to Jesus. He is the one that strengthens us. He is the truth that has been unveiled for our salvation. He is the one whose worth has been revealed. May all roads lead us to wonder at our King Jesus, and ever fix our gaze upon Him.

Adam Ritchard | Genesis 32:22-21; Luke 10:38-42; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Zechariah 4:6 — After Jacob wrestled with God he was left with a limp; a weakening of his self-reliance and pride. Like Jacob, we as God’s children are called to surrender - to depend on His grace, not on our own ability to perform. In our need His power is made perfect, and in our weakness He is strong.

Andrew Baker | Romans 15:30-16:16; Luke 1:1-4 — In an easily-missed portion of scripture, we are reminded of the vital truth that Paul’s ministry was not a lone wolf mission: the extraordinary riches of the Gospel were (and are) outworked through a community of ordinary people, doing ordinary things for the kingdom of God.

Andrew Baker | Romans 15:14-21 — Paul’s life spent preaching the Gospel throughout the world was motivated by two simple but profound realities: the un-matched beauty of Jesus’ grace and the incredible transformative power of His Spirit. May these same realities lead us to boast only in Christ; passionately pursuing Him with reawakened faith for all that He is willing and able to do.

Kathryn Hartley | Romans 15:8-13; John 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 — As we are confronted with the implications of the Gospel on our lives (and how much work there is to do!), Paul reminds us that our God is faithful: For Jew and Gentile alike, He is the initiator and finisher of our redemption story. As we abide in and behold Him, may we put off self-effort and abound in hope at the transformation that only He will bring.

Adam Ritchard | Romans 15:1-7; 1 Cor 10:24; Phil 2:3-8; Hebrews 10:24-25 — Having instructed the Roman Church to ‘put off’ division and seek unity under Christ, Paul now exhorts his readers to ‘put on’ Christ’s example: We are to bear with each others’ weaknesses and build each other up, in order that our lives would be suitable dwelling places for the Lord of all.