Rather than allowing us to dismiss Judas as simply a scoundrel, Robyn Elliott invites us to look more closely at Judas and how he may hold up a mirror to our own hearts. Can we be close to Jesus and yet still resist him? How easily can our motives become mixed, our hearts divided, and our desires pull us away? Ultimately, Judas's story is not just about the danger of betrayal; it's about the…
“Hurt people hurt people.” We’ve all known them: good-hearted, generous, loving people who, somehow, still wound others. It can feel incongruous, even bewildering. Pastor Robyn Elliott takes us into the story of Esther, a disadvantaged heroine whose story has a darker side -- a side we rarely hear. What happens when someone who has known deep hurt is handed power? And what might Esther’s story…
What does faith look like when life falls apart? When loss, uncertainty, and disappointment become your daily reality, the story of Ruth reminds us that faith isn't always loud or dramatic - sometimes it's simply choosing to take one more courageous step. In this message from Johanna Kelly, we discover that beneath the romance lies something even more compelling: a story of extraordinary faith,…
Prince of Egypt. Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat. Veggie Tales. You may know rags to riches Joseph who was sold into slavery by his ruthless brothers, unfairly imprisoned for 13 years then rises to be second in command to Pharaoh. This is the guy with the great leadership skills and forgiving heart. But there’s more to Joseph. In this message by Joash Thomas, we come to see Joseph as a man…
Have you ever realized how quickly you judge someone's worst moment without ever asking what brought them there? Some of the most uncomfortable stories in Scripture reveal a God who isn't afraid of messy people, complicated situations, or moral grey areas - and they invite us to see others the way God does. In this message from Robyn Elliott, we explore the story of Tamar and Judah, discovering…
Have you ever felt like your doubts, failures, or unfinished story disqualifies you from God? The truth is that the "father of our faith" wasn't a flawless spiritual giant - he was a deeply ordinary man who stumbled, questioned, waited, and failed, yet God remained faithful every step of the way. In this message from Mike Carmody, we discover how Abraham's life points us away from performance and…
What if one of the Bible's most misunderstood people isn't who you've always been told she was? For centuries, Eve has been portrayed as the woman who ruined everything, but what if we've been reading more into the story than Scripture actually says? In this message from Robyn Elliott, we begin our Saints & Scoundrels series by taking a fresh look at Eve, uncovering how cultural assumptions have…
Have you ever wondered whether everything you've been taught about heaven is actually what the Bible says? What if the greatest hope of Christianity isn't escaping this world, but seeing God make all things new? In this message from Robyn Elliott, we unpack Revelation's breathtaking conclusion, challenge some of our biggest assumptions about heaven and the rapture, and discover why our future hope…
What if heaven isn’t about where you’re going and who gets in and who gets left out? In this message from Robyn Elliott, we explore Revelation 21-22 and uncover a stunning vision of a God who isn't destroying humanity, but rescuing it - defeating evil, throwing open the gates, and making all things new. This isn't a story about escaping earth; it's a story about heaven invading it. Discussion…
Why are so many Christians fascinated by end-times destruction but uncomfortable with enemy-loving Jesus? Revelation may be asking a very different question than we've assumed. In this message from Robyn Elliott, we unpack one of Revelation's most violent-looking passages and discover surprising clues that point us back to the crucified Christ. What if the ultimate victory of God isn't achieved…