Episodes
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
GO - Ready Plan Go
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, GO. This week Pastor Neli emphasises the mission of spreading the gospel to every nation. There an importance of prayer and counting the cost before embarking on God's plan. You can be encouraged today to align our plans with God's design and understand that a purposeful and God-glorifying life requires intentional prayer and consideration of the cost.
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish. - Luke 14:28-20 (ESV)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Go - The Planning Place
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue our current series, GO. This week Pastor Neli reminds us of the mission mandate to spread the gospel to every nation. Jesus is depicted as the True Vine and the Father as the vine dresser, with an importance of abiding in Christ to bear fruit. There is a need to guard our heart, pay attention to relationships as part of the entrusted flock, and remember our calling while actively fulfilling God's plans. Trust God with what you can't control, and actively pursue what you can, recognising the people around you as part of the flock entrusted to your care.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. - John 15:1-2 (ESV)
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
GO - Build Up or Build Out
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Join us as we commence a new series, GO. This week Pastor Neli explores the biblical narrative of people settling in Shinar and building a city and tower to make a name for themselves. The key contrast is drawn between constructing self-glorifying monuments and God's desire for Spirit-empowered movements. Be cautioned against being individuals who talk without substance but instead be encouraged to plan for the future and allow God to shape those plans according to His will. Focus on Spirit-empowered movements rather than creating monuments of personal achievement.
And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another's speech.” So the Lord dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. - Genesis 11:6-8 (ESV)
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
How To Make - The Master’s Piece
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Join us for Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, How To Make. This week Pastor Neli discusses the vital connection between our work and God's plan for our lives and how important it is to align our efforts with God's will. Are you building according to God's design? Unless the Lord is actively involved in our work, our labor is in vain and can lead to unnecessary anxiety. It’s vital we rely on God's strength when building within His will. Be encouraged to seek God's guidance in your work. Are you building what God has called you to build?
Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. - Matthew 25:19-21 (ESV)
Monday Oct 30, 2023
How To Make - Make Beautiful Stuff
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Join us in Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, How To Make. This week Pastor Neli emphasises our divine call towards creativity and craftsmanship. Every individual, regardless of their occupation or cultural background, is called to make beautiful things for the glory of God. God has equipped you for this purpose. Be encouraged that your potential can impact your city through your creativity and craftsmanship. You have access to the Creator within you. Be empowered to create beauty that glorifies God. Is what you are making with your life beautifully, skilfully, and collaboratively made?
The Lord said to Moses, “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. - Exodus 31:1-5 (ESV)
Monday Oct 23, 2023
How To Make - Make Good Stuff
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue our latest series, How To Make. This week Pastor Neli goes into the significance of creation and the role of awe in our lives. As humans we were intentionally created by God to work and cultivate the Earth, connecting our work to God's divine plan. There is a uniqueness of the Bible's creation story, as it portrays creation as a masterpiece crafted by an artist, God, without the conflict and rivalry found in other faiths. How is God’s presence driving your purpose?
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. - Genesis 1:24-25 (ESV)
Monday Oct 16, 2023
How To Make - Created to Workship
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Join us in Brisbane Central as we commence our new series, How To Make. This week Pastor Neli emphasises God’s divine purpose of work and creativity in our lives. Everyone is a worshipper of something or someone based on what they are willing to sacrifice. Our lives should be living sacrifices, and the renewal of our minds is tied to what we worship. When you understand your divine purpose in work and worship, not allowing culture to dictate our lives, you begin to focus on what truly matters for eternity. Be encouraged you can align your life with God's purpose. What has God given you to create and cultivate?
Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. - Genesis 2:19-20 (ESV)
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Transformers - Philip: Embracing Devine Appointments
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Henry discusses the theme of "Embracing Divine Appointments” and highlights the concept of divine appointments as moments orchestrated by God for a specific purpose. It’s important to obey God’s calling and guidance even when it leads to leaving your comfort zone. Devine appointments are not mere coincidences but opportunities for God's purpose to be fulfilled. Embracing divine appointments can lead to unexpected blessings and purpose. In times of uncertainty, remember to trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. Be encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when it takes you out of your comfort zone.
And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. - Acts 8:34-35 (ESV)
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Transformers - Lydia: Purple Reign
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Join us at Brisbane Central as we continue with our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Tina delves into the biblical account of Paul and Silas's journey to Philippi, emphasising the importance of resilience and leadership qualities. How are you at navigating life's unexpected diversions and challenges? You can embrace your mission in life, regardless of your specific callings, by understanding your identity in Christ and recognising His voice. No matter where life's diversions may lead you, remember that your true strength and purpose come from your identity in Christ. Rise above challenges with His resurrection power and embrace your unique mission in this world.
One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us. - Acts 16:14-15 (ESV)
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Transformers - Paul: From Christian Killer to Church Planter
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Join as at Brisbane Central as we continue our current series, Transformers. This week Pastor Neli’s, addresses the transformation of the Apostle Paul, who went from being a persecutor of Christians to becoming a church planter. There is power in God's love and it strengthens believers and encourages them to comprehend the vastness of Christ's love. You can recognise God's transformative power and His ability to work through even the most unlikely individuals, offering hope and encouragement to us all. Are you living to be poured out?
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. - Ephesians 3: 20-21 (ESV)