Vision Church Podcast | Christian Church in Canberra

Andrew Baker | Acts 13:1-4; 16:6 — It was at the leading of the Holy Spirit that Paul and Barnabas were sent out from Antioch on their missionary journeys. What does it mean to be Spirit-led in our lives today?

David Bean | Matthew 3:13-17 — David Bean from Compassion Australia teaches on the importance of having a heart connection with our Heavenly Father and gives us an update on the work of Compassion Australia.

Adam Ritchard | Acts 12:1-17; 20-24 — ‘About that time’ of breakthrough and growth for the early church came the unexpected death of James, the imprisonment of Peter and King Herod triumphing and bringing opposition. In times of fear and uncertainty, in situations that seem impossible, and when we wrestle with questions and the ‘why’ - we must remember that God’s ways are higher, His power is in fact available to us and that ultimately, His purposes will prevail. The Lord always has the final word!

Andrew Baker | Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-4 — At the church in Antioch we find a unique and varied group of people brought together by their common faith in the Lord Jesus. Community in the Kingdom of God is not built on uniformity, but on unity of Spirit.

Andrew Baker | Acts 10:24-48 — The pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon Gentile believers in Acts 10 begins the inclusion of every tribe, nation and tongue into the family of God.

Andrew Baker | Acts 10 — As we approach another major transition in the narrative of Acts we see the Lord moving sovereignly to prepare the way for what is to come next. Join us as we discover the significance of a place called Joppa.

Kathryn Hartley | Acts 4:34-37; Acts 9:26-30; Acts 11:22-26 — The language of the early church describes the church as family, as members together of God’s household. In the household of God we are all sons and daughters, but as a multigenerational family we also need Mothers and Fathers in the Kingdom - that is, mature people of faith who will intentionally invest in and embrace the privilege and responsibility of passing on faith to the next generation. Barnabas presents for us a beautiful example of what it looks like to disciple and walk alongside others in the context of being the multigenerational household of God.

Adam Ritchard | Acts 9:31-43; 1 Peter 2:9 — The early believers were known as ‘saints’. Whilst today the word saint is uncommon or even misunderstood, for those who are in Christ, ’saints' is our position and identity - those with a holy call, set apart for the Lord and His purposes, and walking in the same manner as Jesus did. Our call and identity as saints must have an impact on how we live, and carries with it the privilege of proclaiming the excellencies of our God and King.

Kathryn Hartley | Acts 9:1-19 — The book of Acts could be viewed as a book full of “suddenly” moments - there are miracles, dramatic moments, thousands and thousands being saved. But the early church was marked by both “suddenlies" and “steadilies".  We can all relate to circumstances in our lives where we long to experience a “suddenly” God moment, or even times when we have encountered a “suddenly” and would much prefer a “steadily”. The apostle Paul’s seeming sudden conversion teaches us much about trusting in and being strengthened by God’s choice of pace for our lives.

Adam Ritchard | Acts 8:4-13; 26-40 — The early church was one that was moving forward and taking ground from the enemy. How do we contribute to Christ’s church continuing to do this today? As we look at the life of Philip the evangelist and the way God worked through him powerfully, we see that there is a call for us to be steadfast and faithful to God’s mission, to live authentic lives of faith, and to be led by the Spirit.