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Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit, breath of God. One with the Father and the Son.

Given to comfort us, strengthen us, guide us to do God’s will and by His power
transform us to become more like Jesus. God is inviting us to know Him deeper, rest
in His presence and walk in His power through the Holy Spirit. Breathe in the
presence of God, the Holy Spirit…

“When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are
God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” – Ephesians 1:13-14

Join us for our upcoming series “Holy Spirit – Breath of God” beginning July 14.

Holy Spirit Booklet

The Holy Spirit booklet is a practical devotional guide to help you grow deeper in your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Download a digital version for free.

Bible Talks

For local City on a Hill church podcasts subscribe to your favourite podcast app.

Or you can watch bible talks on the Holy Spirit below.

  • The Holy Spirit

    The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is a gift received by faith, allowing us to
    encounter God, enabling our transformation and empowering us for life and ministry.
    As a living member of the Trinity who is with us today, The Holy Spirit desires
    ongoing fellowship with us.

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  • The Holy Spirit and New Life

    Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, reminding us that our redemption is not
    based on our own work or efforts but is a gift of God’s amazing grace. By the Holy
    Spirit and through faith in Jesus, we get to walk in our new and transformed lives.

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  • The Holy Spirit and Transformation

    Disciples of Jesus are not only called to follow him, but also become like him. The Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Jesus – leading us to a deeper sense of dependency on God as we navigate seasons of trial and temptation, and seek His guidance and strength.

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  • The Holy Spirit and the Word

    God’s Spirit and His Word are intimately connected and mutually reinforcing in the
    life of a believer – both are needed to flourish in Christ. The Holy Spirit illuminates the
    message of the Bible, enabling us to understand its truths and apply them, and to
    see and know the person of Jesus.

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  • The Holy Spirit and Gifts

    God gives signs, wonders and gifts by the Holy Spirit to point us to his power, grace
    and love. He wants us to walk in the newness of life given to us in Jesus, seeking
    and using our spiritual gifts to help us to know Jesus deeper and to make Him
    known.

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  • The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Warfare

    Those in Christ stand secure in the kingdom of God, yet we know the prince of
    darkness rules the city of man. The Holy Spirit allows us to fight sin, darkness and
    evil, as we put on the armour of God and take out the Sword of the Spirit.

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  • The Holy Spirit and Worship

    Worshipping “in spirit” involves a heartfelt devotion, love for Jesus and full surrender
    to God. The Holy Spirit reveals and illuminates truths about God’s character, His will,
    and His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ to our heart, leading us to praise and
    worship him with our whole lives.

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Conversations on the Spirit

Throughout the series Senior Pastor Guy Mason interviews leading voices on the
person and work of the Holy Spirit. These interviews aim to deepen your
understanding and spark conversation about the Holy Spirit in our lives exploring
topics such as spiritual gifts, evangelism, and the supernatural.

Subscribe on your favourite podcast app.

  • Sam Storms

    Sam Storms shares his insight on spiritual gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and followers of Jesus today. Sam Storms currently serves as pastor emeritus at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. Sam has studied and written extensively on the spiritual experience of followers of Jesus and is the author of many books including Understanding Spiritual Gifts and Understanding Spiritual Warfare.

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  • Jon Thompson

    Jon Thompson shares his insight and experience of spiritual warfare, deliverance from spiritual evil and the practicing of the gifts of the Spirit in the church today. Jon serves as the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church in Toronto and is passionate about engaging seekers, skeptics, and believers about the Christian faith, and has authored two best-selling books: Convergence and Deliverance.

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  • Nicky Gumbel

    Nicky Gumbel shares how the Holy Spirit has shaped his life and ministry, in particular seeing people encounter the Holy Spirit at Alpha. Nicky Gumbel serves as Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, a church in the heart of London seeking to see lives changed in the name of Jesus. Nicky is widely known as the developer of Alpha, a course that has helped people across the globe explore life, faith and meaning.

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Visit

Each Sunday we gather to explore the beauty, truth, and relevance of Jesus. Come along to one of our churches, we’d love to see you there!

  • Melbourne

    Hoyts Melbourne Central
    9am, 11am & 5:30pm

    Online
    9am, 11am & 6pm

    Visit

  • Melbourne East

    Phoenix Park Community Centre
    9am & 11am

    Visit

  • Melbourne West

    All Saints Church, West Footscray
    9am & 4pm

    Visit

  • Geelong

    230 McKillop St, East Geelong
    9am, 11am & 6pm

    Online
    9am

    Visit

  • Whittington

    245 Wilsons Rd, Whittington
    11am

    Visit

  • Surf Coast

    4 Lower Duneed Rd, Mount Duneed
    11am

    Visit

  • Brisbane

    Palace Barracks Cinemas
    9am

    Online
    9am

    Visit

  • Gold Coast

    Worongary State School
    10am

    Visit

  • Wollongong

    Lindsay Park Public School
    10am

    Visit

  • Ballarat

    Eastwood Leisure Complex
    10am

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10 Commandments

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“Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.”
– Psalm 119:73.

Where do we find morality in a modern age? There are so many ways to live, choices to make, rules to live by, ethics to be upheld. We all hunger for the right way to live, the best guidance to follow to lead us to the good life. So how do you find the right way to live amongst the chaos and confusion?

God, the Creator of all heaven and earth, has a vision for life and the way it should be lived and he reveals that to us in the Bible.

Join us for “10 Commandments – Controversial Ethics for a Confused Generation” where we will explore the 10 Commandments from God in Exodus and see the way these commands ultimately point to the most beautiful life in Jesus.

Bible Talks

For local City on a Hill church podcasts subscribe to your favourite podcast app.

Or you can watch bible talks on the 10 Commandments below.

  • The 10 commandments

    Which way is the “right way” to live? Where do we find true morality in a modern age? God has a vision for life and the way it should be lived, through Jesus.

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  • You shall have no other gods before me

    There are many Gods, religions and understanding of the “divine” in our age. God wants us to know and worship him above all other Gods. Will we devote our hearts to him?

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  • You shall not make for yourself an idol

    Our hearts seek satisfaction in many idols like money, sex, power and entertainment. But we are made to be fully satisfied in Jesus. Do you desire God above all else?

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  • You shall not misuse the name of the Lord

    God reveals his character and power in the Bible. But there are many who share false gospels and misuse the name of Jesus. How should we honour Jesus’ name in truth?

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  • Honour your father and your mother

    Family is designed to be a place of love and safety, but it can also be messy and hurtful. How should we honour our parents and follow Jesus’ example, even when it’s difficult?

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  • Remember the Sabbath day

    God created the heavens and Earth in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. God also desires us to rest and practice the Sabbath, and ultimately find true rest in Jesus.

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  • You shall not murder

    Murder is wrong. Most of us would agree on this. But is it ever justified? What does God have to say about life, death, and the value he places on humanity?

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  • You shall not commit adultery

    In a confused generation, where is the line on adultery, cheating and affairs? We are all searching for the “right” way to do relationships. Will we follow God’s way?

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  • You shall not steal

    Theft hurts other people, but it also dishonours God. Jesus teaches us that all we need for life can be found in him, and that God is our ultimate provider.

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  • You shall not bear false witness

    Is it ever okay to tell a lie? Deception and mistruth is evident throughout our world, but Jesus himself claims to be the truth and the light. Will we follow him in our actions?

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  • You shall not covet

    In an age of social media, comparison and jealousy can easily creep into our hearts. God desires us to not be jealous and to be content in his gift of salvation in Jesus.

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The Spear & The Stone

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Easter: The Spear and the Stone

Easter 2024

“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

The crucifixion and resurrection are at the centre of the Easter story. But often the seemingly minor details are crowded out by the main events.

From the soldier’s spear to the rolled-away stone, each detail reveals God’s power and plan. The apostle John tells us he includes them “so that you may also believe”.

Bible Talks

For local City on a Hill church podcasts subscribe to your favourite podcast app.

Or you can watch bible talks on the spear and the stone below.

  • The Spear

    Jesus’ side was pierced to prove that Jesus truly was dead, but also, John tells us, in
    fulfilment of prophecy, that ‘not one of his bones will be broken’ and ‘they will look on him whom
    they have pierced.’ This detail is provided to us so that we may believe. The spear highlights to
    us the sharpness of the suffering and the significance of Jesus’ death. It was painful, but it was
    planned.

  • The Stone

    Jesus moved the stone. He didn’t need to, as John tells us he could just show up in
    places with his resurrected body (John 20:19), but he did. He did this to show how
    comprehensively he has beaten death, but more than that, to ensure that even the doubtful
    would know that he is alive. There was an empty tomb left in the garden as a testimony to God’s
    offer to the world to believe in him.

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