Life Church - Roma

🎙️ The Power of the Good SamaritanIn this message, Pastor Dan Gill unpacks one of Jesus’ most confronting and practical parables. What does it really mean to love your neighbour, and who is your neighbour anyway? 🤔Through the story of the Good Samaritan, we’re challenged to move beyond comfort, convenience, and minimum effort, and instead live with compassion, courage, and sacrificial love. This sermon invites us to rethink how we see the people around us and how faith is lived out in everyday moments. ❤️‍🔥A timely reminder that loving like Jesus often looks costly, risky, and deeply counter-cultural, but it is exactly what we are called to do.📖 Scriptures referencedLuke 10:25–42Luke 10:27Matthew 22:36–40Matthew 5:43–44

🎙️ So Send I YouWayne DWhat does it look like to say “yes” to God when the call feels costly, uncertain, or overdue? 🌍🔥In this powerful and deeply personal message, Wayne D shares stories from decades of missionary life in the Philippines, moments of fear and faith, miracles of healing, and the quiet but confronting question Jesus still asks today: Why have you been standing here all day?This sermon is a call to trust God in the storm, to step out even in the eleventh hour, and to believe that an obedient “yes” can change lives, communities, and nations. Whether you feel ready or not, this message reminds us that God is still sending, still calling, and still inviting ordinary people into extraordinary purpose. 🙏✨📖 Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 8:23–27Matthew 20:1–16Matthew 4:18–22Isaiah 6:8

🎙️ Start with Less of MeAs a new year begins, our natural instinct is to aim higher, be seen more, and do more. But what if the better starting point is actually less of us?In this message, Kenny unpacks the powerful words of John the Baptist: “He must become greater; I must become less.” This sermon challenges us to rethink success, pride, decision-making, and outcomes, inviting us to shift the centre of our lives back where it belongs.A timely reminder that when Christ becomes greater, our lives find clarity, purpose, and peace 🙏✨📖 Scriptures referencedJohn 3:25–30Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:3

In this message, Matt Starrs shares a powerful but often misunderstood truth about our faith: righteousness is not something we earn, it’s something we receive 🙌Using a surprising moment from the Garden of Gethsemane, Matt explores how easy it is to let others, or even ourselves, strip away our confidence in who we are in Christ. Through the stories of Paul, Peter, and the woman caught in adultery, we’re reminded that our righteousness is anchored in Jesus alone, not our performance, zeal, or good works.This sermon is a timely encouragement to hold firmly to what God has already given you and not let anyone steal your garment. 👕✨📖 Scriptures ReferencedMark 14:51–522 Corinthians 5:21Isaiah 61:10Isaiah 64:6Psalm 103:12Acts 9:1–19Matthew 25:31–46Acts 10:1–48Leviticus 11John 8:1–111 Corinthians 13:3Mark 16:5–7

In this Christmas message, Pastor Shane unpacks the powerful words that mark the very beginning of the Christmas story: “Fear not.”From the angels appearing to ordinary shepherds to the deeper fears we all carry today, this sermon explores why God chose the unlikely, the unworthy, and the overlooked to hear the greatest news of all.If you’ve ever felt inadequate, unloved, or not “good enough”, this message is a timely reminder that the game has completely changed. Christmas declares good news for everyone. 🙌✨No matter your past, your fears, or where you feel you stand, the message of Christmas is clear: Fear not. Jesus is for you.📖 Scriptures referenced• Luke 2:8–12• Romans 3:19–22

What if real change doesn’t require a massive overhaul, but one small, intentional shift? In this message, Pastor Col uses the picture of a guitar needing a tiny adjustment to unlock its full sound, reminding us that spiritual growth often works the same way. 🎸Through Jesus’ parable of the sower, we’re challenged to look honestly at the condition of our hearts 🌱. One of Pastor Col's highlights him discussing how paths are formed through repeated choices, distractions, and coping mechanisms, slowly hardening areas where God wants to bring life. This sermon invites us to make space for God in every part of our lives, not just the comfortable ones, and to stop chasing outcomes and instead pursue the face of Jesus ☀️.A timely encouragement for anyone longing to live the life Jesus promised, full, grounded, and growing.📖 Scriptures ReferencedJohn 10:10Ephesians 3:17–19Matthew 13:1–9Philippians 3:13–14Jeremiah 29:11Jeremiah 23:29

Are you curious about the title “Don’t Be the One or Be a Buffalo”? 🦬Take a listen as Pastor Shane talks about why he chose it and how it speaks straight into the way we live out our faith together.This message digs into 1 Peter 5 and the picture of the enemy prowling like a roaring lion, reminding us why isolation leaves us vulnerable and why strength is found in community. Pastor Shane shares practical wisdom about humility, unity and staying connected to the “mob” so we can live the wide-open, spacious life Jesus made possible. 🙏🔥A clear, uplifting challenge to stay planted, stay humble and stay together.📖 Scriptures Referenced• 1 Peter 5:6–9• John 17• Luke 15:4

This message from Pastor Shane digs into one of the most common lies we tell ourselves… “I didn’t have time”. He unpacks why that phrase holds us back and how shifting to “I prioritised something else” brings honesty, clarity and freedom.Using the well-known jar illustration, Pastor Shane shows what it means to put the big rocks into our lives first and build a faith-filled life with margin, purpose and real priorities.If you’re feeling stretched, busy or stuck in the sand and pebbles of life, this message will help you reset, refocus and choose what truly matters. 🪨💛✨📖 Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 6:212 Timothy 2:20–231 John 2:16Luke 12:34

In this message, Pastor Shane digs into what it really means to build margin in your life and why it matters for every follower of Jesus. He uses the simple picture of a farmer sowing seed to show that God multiplies what we plant, not what we hold onto. 🌱You’ll hear how margin shapes generosity, time, relationships and even the way we respond to the needs around us. Pastor Shane also walks through the Good Samaritan story and shows how margin creates room in our lives to genuinely care for the people around us. ❤️If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to build a richer, more spacious life for God's purpose in your life, this one will speak straight to you.

Pastor Shane takes us on a real and raw journey through what it means to live a life that shows what we believe. Using Jesus’ words from Luke 6, he reminds us that the fruit we produce tells the truth about what’s happening in our hearts. 💬💖It’s a message about digging deep, staying rooted in God’s Word, and living a faith that can weather any storm — because, let’s be honest… fruit don’t lie! 🍑✨📖 Scripture References:Luke 6:43–49 – A tree and its fruit; the wise and foolish builders (main passage)2 Timothy 4:3–4 – Following desires instead of truthExodus 20:12 – Honour your father and motherActs 2:46–47 – Believers growing together in faith

💔 Has life ever walked all over your heart? In Pastor Lucas Connell's heartfelt message he shares how pain, disappointment, and betrayal can harden our hearts and how the rain of God’s presence can soften even the toughest ground. 🌧️Through raw stories of healing, forgiveness, and breakthrough, Pastor Lucas unpacks Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, revealing how the condition of our hearts determines the fruit we see in our lives. 🌱Be encouraged to let the Holy Spirit bring softness, depth, and renewal where hardness once stood — because when God rains on a hardened heart, everything can grow again. 🙌📖 Scriptures ReferencedProverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Matthew 13:3–9; 18–23 – Parable of the Sower (the four types of soil).James 1:23–25 – The Word of God as a mirror.Isaiah 55:10–11 – God’s Word accomplishes what He desires, like rain watering the earth.Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit

🎧 Carry the Promise — Pastor Lucas ConnellIn this message, Pastor Lucas Connell shares how a single step of faith can unlock a lifetime of God’s provision 💫. Through personal stories of sacrifice, sowing, and miraculous supply, he reminds us that when we find God’s promise and protect it through every season, He always proves faithful. 🌾Whether you’re believing for breakthrough in your family, finances, or future this message will encourage you to hold tightly to what God has spoken and keep carrying the promise until it comes to life. 🙌📖 Scripture References:• 2 Corinthians 9 : 10 — God gives seed to the sower.• 1 Kings 17 : 7-24 — The widow, the oil, and the flour that would not run dry.• Romans 10 : 17 — Faith comes by hearing the word (rhema) of God.• Hebrews 4 : 12 — The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.• Matthew 9 : 24 — “She is not dead but sleeping.” (Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter)

In this message, Pastor Shane unpacks what it means to live out “The Power of One” culture — a church united in purpose, faith, and mission. 💒Drawing from sport, everyday life, and the heart of the Australian Christian Churches movement, he reminds us that true discipleship isn’t about consuming ministry but contributing to God’s mission. ⚡️Discover how unity, multi-generational connection, and Spirit-led living can transform both the church and our communities. 💚📖 Scriptures Referenced1 Corinthians 9 – Paul’s teaching that theology remains constant, but practices may differ.John 17:21 – Jesus’ prayer for unity: “That they may be one…”Matthew 19:13-15 – Jesus welcomes the children.Ephesians 4:11-12 – Leadership exists to equip God’s people for ministry.Acts 2 – The outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Pentecostal movement.

In this message, What To Do, Pastor Shane unpacks one of Life Church’s key mantras — “Everybody needs a place to sow, a place to grow, and a place to celebrate.” 🙌Drawing from Acts 2, he reveals how the early church lived a balanced Christian life through generosity, discipleship, and community. 💒You’ll be encouraged to discover your own place to serve, connect, and celebrate what God is doing in your life and in the life of our church. ✨📖 Scripture References:1 Corinthians 9:19–23 — Paul’s teaching on adapting ministry to reach all peopleActs 2:42–47 — The model of the early church: teaching, fellowship, generosity, and worship1 Timothy 4:7–8 — Training for godliness brings benefits now and in eternityLuke 9:23 — Take up your cross daily and follow Jesus

Using lessons from sport, he shows how one culture and one game plan with 100% buy-in can transform a church just like it transforms a team.Pastor Shane reminds us that the theology never changes. Jesus is still on the throne, but how we live it out must keep evolving if we’re going to keep seeing lives changed.And while he might be a massive fan of the Brisbane Lions 🦁, Pastor Shane puts it best: “You don’t want to outsource your faith. You don’t want this to be the only place you hear from God when I’m talking… You want to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. You know how you get that done? You’re in the Word.” 📖✨So don’t just take it from a pastor who loves his footy, get into God’s Word yourself and be part of the 'one culture' God is building!📖 Scriptures ReferencedJohn 3:161 Corinthians 3:6Matthew 7:16

In this message, Time for Refreshment, Matt Starrs unpacks how God promises revival and renewal for His people ✨. Drawing from Acts 3, he reminds us that even in the face of darkness, evil, and the everyday weight of life, God offers us true rest, a “catching of breath” that comes only from His presence. 💨Be encouraged to seek revival not as something distant or accidental, but as a promise available when we draw near to God. 🙏📖 Scriptures ReferencedActs 3:1–21Hebrews 10:25Matthew 24:12Hebrews 4:9–11Matthew 6:19–20John 3:3–8, 16 James 4:8Hebrews 11:6Psalm 27:10

What does it mean to be a true Father of the House? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pastor Shane unpacks the life of Noah, a man who walked closely with God and took responsibility for both his family and God’s house. From building the ark to building an altar, Noah’s example reminds us that real men and all believers are called to live with integrity, purpose, and faith. 🏡✝️This Father’s Day message challenges us to seek the Provider before the provision and to build strong spiritual legacies for generations to come. 💪🔥Scriptures Referenced:Genesis 6:9–22Hebrews 11:7Genesis 8:18–20Matthew 6:31–34Psalm 68:6Joel 2:25

Life is full of choices, some easy, some incredibly hard. In this message, Kenny shares what it means to seek God’s direction, not just the option that feels the most peaceful. Using the story of Abraham and Lot, he shows us that sometimes the real test is whether we are willing to surrender our right to choose and trust God’s plan instead. 🙏✨Find out why he asks the challenging question: “Are you willing to surrender?” and how this simple children’s rhyme can point us back to a life of faith and obedience.

In Part 2 of The Power of One – Offence, Pastor Shane unpacks how offence can trap us, steal our joy, and block us from God’s best. Offence is described in Scripture as a snare, a bait the enemy uses to keep us bound. But the good news is we have a choice, whether to hold onto bitterness or release it through forgiveness. 🙌Find out why Pastor Shane says:"Isn't it a shame when people miss out on what God has for them because of what people did?"This message challenges us to rise above offence with humility, trust God more than ourselves, and walk in true freedom. 🌿📖 Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 23:372 Timothy 4:2–4Romans 9:31–33Matthew 6:9–15

The combined church service is such a blessing for the Roma churches community. To come together across denominations, united in fellowship and God’s Word. 🙌💒 What a picture of the body of Christ walking side by side!🎙️ In this week’s special message, Bishop David Schmidt (Lutheran Bishop for Mission in Queensland) shares a timely word about Rest.Through a story of hiking in Thailand, Bishop David reminds us how easy it is to keep chasing the summit and miss the beauty along the way. Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28 cuts through the noise of our restless world, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Be encouraged that your worth isn’t something you have to prove, it’s a gift from God. Identity isn’t achieved, it’s received. In Him, we find freedom, rest, and true peace. 🌿✨📖 Scriptures referenced:Matthew 11:28Genesis 1:27Romans 5:8Luke 15:20 (The Prodigal Son)Ephesians 2:10Various Psalms on gratitude