Every Nation Brisbane

Firm Foundations - Mission

Pastor Neli reminds us of Jesus’ Great Commission from Matthew 28 and Mark 16 - to go, make disciples, baptise, and teach. We have a clear call to believe, follow, and share the good news.  Be encouraged to walk in faith, embrace your calling, and live out your purpose with confidence. Whether you're new to the journey or growing in your walk, remember that God is with you every step of the way, empowering you to love people and honour Him.

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Faith and Hope

This week Pastor Tina highlights the mystery of Christ revealed to His people, and the hope of glory found in Him. Faith has always been central to a life that pleases God. We can trust in God’s promises, even when we can’t yet see the outcome.  Be encouraged to anchor your hope in the unseen promises of God.

 

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  For by it the people of old received their commendation.  By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. - Hebrews 11:1-3 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Biblical Prosperity

This week Pastor Neli dives into the heart of biblical prosperity and generosity, exploring how God is our ultimate provider. Wealth isn’t something we earn on our own - it’s a gift from God, meant to be stewarded well. We’re called to live with open hands, sowing generously and trusting that God, who supplies every seed, will also provide the harvest. Be encouraged to walk boldly in God’s provision, living a life marked by gratitude and generosity.

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Spiritual Family and Church Life

This week, Pastor Neli helps us to remember that God calls us to be set apart, living differently from the world by His grace and strength. Be encouraged to live lives that reflect Jesus, standing firm in our faith even when challenges arise. Our identity is rooted in Christ, and through Him, we have the power to live in holiness, not by our efforts but by relying on His Spirit. Let's hold onto the truth that we are chosen, loved, and empowered to make a difference wherever we are, shining His light through the way we live.

For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.”So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:39-41 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Resurrection and Judgement

In our special Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Neli reflects on the significance of Easter, focusing on the period between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.  Although Jesus had been crucified and placed in a tomb, God was still at work behind the scenes. We can find comfort in the idea that waiting seasons are not wasted, as God often works in the unseen and unknown. This is a reminder of God's presence even when He seems silent.  Resurrection is always on the way.

For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.- 1 Corinthians 15:16-19 (ESV)

Good Friday - Passover

In a special Good Friday service, Pastor Neli reminds us that no matter how far we try to run, we can never outrun God’s love or His presence. Be encouraged to embrace the truth that we are part of a family where grace is real and God is always near. Let this Good Friday message strengthen your faith and remind you, you are never alone.

For the Lord will pass through to strike the Egyptians, and when he sees the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses to strike you. You shall observe this rite as a statute for you and for your sons forever. And when you come to the land that the Lord will give you, as he has promised, you shall keep this service. - Exodus 12:23-25 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines

This week Pastor Neli reminds us that your private devotion to God is powerful. Jesus teaches us that when we give, pray, and fast in secret, our Father who sees in secret will reward us openly. Your unseen disciplines—your quiet prayers, your unseen acts of love, your intentional times of worship—are building a firm foundation that cannot be shaken. Let His grace strengthen you as you walk in faith, stay connected in community, and live out your calling.

“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. - Matthew 6:5-6 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Discipleship and Leadership Development

This week Pastor Neli reminds us discipleship isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about relationship, obedience, and legacy. Jesus calls us not only to follow Him, but to walk with others, serve humbly, and lead by example, just as He did. Whether you're engaging your community, growing in your faith, or equipping others, He who holds all authority is with you every step of the way. Let your life be built on the firm foundation of knowing Him, and trust that as you disciple others, you're part of a generational ripple that carries the heart of God into the world.

But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:25-28 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Why The Bible?

This week Pastor Neli lets the Word of God be your anchor and guide. It is God-breathed, equipping us for every good work. As you go about your days, remember that the Bible is more than words on a page; it is a living, transformative force that reveals God’s heart and His purpose for you. Lean into it, meditate on it, and let it shape your thoughts, decisions, and actions. 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 16-17 (ESV)

Firm Foundations - Life In The Spirit

This week Pastor Neli focuses on living a transformed life through the Holy Spirit. Be encouraged to renew your minds, embrace your God-given gifts, and walk in unity as the body of Christ. The Holy Spirit empowers you to live with purpose, humility, and love, using your unique gifts to serve others.

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. - Romans 12:4-8 (ESV)