HumeRidge Church of Christ

How do you see God? Do you think that he is angry or unfair or distant? Do you think he holds himself aloof from us? This week Chris Bullock will be preaching on Psalm 36, and its invitation to invite God to give us his light so that we see God and ourselves truly, and live in his abundance. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider liking and subscribing. ------------------------------------------ CONNECT WITH US ------------------------------------------ Web: https://www.humeridge.church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/connect #HumeRidge #ForToowoomba #church #sunday

Unity is one of those things in Churches that is so easy to take for granted – and yet we quickly realise how vitally important it is when it's not there. Jesus knew how unity makes a difference in the lives of his followers and the witness of his Church. He prayed about it and we have a record of that prayer in John 17. He prayed for us, us who in 2024 seek to follow him and give him authority in our lives. This Sunday, Ross continues to share the importance of handling unity with care. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider liking and subscribing. ------------------------------------------ CONNECT WITH US ------------------------------------------ Web: https://www.humeridge.church Instagram:   / humeridgechurch   Facebook:   / humeridgechurch   Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/connect#HumeRidge #ForToowoomba #church #sunday

American cartoonist Bil Keane said “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” What we do with our time matters to God so we should use it wisely. In this sermon we welcome back Simon Ward from Compassion who speaks about handling the gift of time with care, as well as giving an update on the work of Compassion Australia. Simon Ward is the Church Partnerships Manager for Compassion and former Senior Pastor of Arana Hills Church of Christ. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

This sermon was part of our Family Service, where we heard updates from our children and youth about all that has been happening in their programs. Jackson goes on to explore how we should handle children with care, and God's warning on how we mustn't lead them to sin. He also encourages us to take inspiration from the children in our lives, as we learn about who Jesus teaches is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

James the half brother of Jesus made some strong statements about the importance of taking care of how we use our words. In chapter one of his letter, he says "If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless". In this sermon we will take some time to examine the importance of handling our words with care. Ross speaks about the power of our words, and gives us some practical tips. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Our opinions have been shaped throughout our lifetime. Some are deeply ingrained, others we hold less tightly. When it comes to matters of faith, which opinions matter? And how are we to deal with those who hold an opinion different to our own? In this sermon Brendon Walmsley points to the distinctions made by the apostle Paul and to the one response that holds us together. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

There’s a recurring pattern that comes out of recent research: Bible engagement is directly related to spiritual growth. However, Bible Society Research recently showed that only 2 in 10 Aussie Christians read their Bible daily. As we get busier, our attention span gets shorter, and communication must happen within the span of a text message, a Facebook post, or a Tweet of 140  characters. So how can Christians be brought back to a book of over 700,000 words? Perhaps one way is to learn again how to handle the Word of God with care. In this sermon Neale Proellocks kicks off our series 'Handle with Care'. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Despite the dramatic turn of events throughout the book of Esther, nothing catches God by surprise. All along, He remains in control - guiding, blocking, prompting, delaying and empowering in order to have His plan carried out. His providence and sovereignty is evident in every tiny detail. In this sermon, Brendon Walmsley shines a light on the simple yet profound answer to Mordecai’s question that gives us confidence to take the next step forward in our faith. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

This sermon continues our series from the book of Esther looking at the antagonist, or the villain, of this account, a man named Haman. Tim Keller stated that, “Haman is the most vivid and sustained case study in the Bible of everything the Bible says about pride and humility and what happens to people who let pride rage unchecked.” In this sermon Ross will explore these concepts of pride and humility, as we take the opportunity to learn important lessons from the life of this man Haman. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Not a lot is said of Mordecai in the story of Esther, but what we can surmise from his actions are that he was a humble and obedient follower of Yahweh, despite living in a society that did not honour God. How can we as New Testament believers live as humble and obedient followers of Jesus in our 21st Century secular society? In this sermon Rachel seeks to answer this question. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Why are you reading this post? Do you usually read HumeRidge’s posts? Did you stumble onto this? Is it by accident? I don’t believe that it is an accident. God knew you would read this post and God knows what is going on in your life. He has a plan for your life and wants you to know that he is faithful and He keeps His promises. You may not see it now, but God is at work. The book of Esther points to God’s sovereignty even when His name is not mentioned.Listen on to this sermon as we begin our new series on the book of Esther. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

The rise of social media has seen a significant increase in the number of voices influencing our decision-making. The wide range of directions can cause confusion, anxiety and destructive behaviour, especially when it comes to decisions about who we are. In this sermon guest speaker Paul Colman invites us to live our lives guided by the Holy Spirit to find the freedom of our true identity and purpose in God. About Paul: Paul Colman is well recognised as a Christian musician with his band the Paul Colman Trio, as a solo artist, and with the Newsboys. His songwriting abilities have been acknowledged with a Grammy nomination and Dove Awards. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Have you ever been given a gift so generous that you aren't sure if you can accept it? This sermon will look at Paul's message to the Galatian Church, who have been misled to believing that they needed to add to the gift of the Gospel by proving themselves righteous through the law. In this passage we see our natural tendency towards trying to be justified by our own works - rather than living in the freedom of what Christ has done for us. Listen on as we see the sufficiency of the Gospel: Jesus + Nothing = Everything. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

What is the purpose of the untainted Gospel that Ross and Brendon have spoken about the last two sermons? Where do we end up when we believe that we’re made right with God through the death and resurrection of Jesus? What happens when we abandon all effort at impressing God with religious effort and self-righteous moralism, and simply trust? There are two ways to entry into a human family. You are either born biologically into the family or by become a member of a family by means of adoption. The message of the Good News of Jesus dying and rising from the dead employs both of these terms to describe the highest purpose of the Gospel. Galatians 3:26-4:7 focuses on the fulfilment of the promise made to Abraham, which was made good in Jesus… our sonship in God’s family by adoption. This is the high point of the Galatian’s letter. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

English writer Samuel Johnson once stated that “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. In our journey of faith, we too can easily be distracted from the important things we already know. Such was the case with the Galatians who’d been led astray from the Good News of Jesus that Paul had preached. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley speaks about the importance of staying true to the truth of the gospel. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

This sermon begins our new series on Galatians. Galatians is the book in the Bible that reminds us that believers need to continually learn and apply the Gospel. Paul emphasises that any insistence on 'Christ Plus...' goes against the Gospel. In this sermon Ross will look at this amazing message of Rescue. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Throughout this series we have explored the way that the Christian faith has shaped our Australian nation. In this message we wrap up this series by looking a little closer to home - Faith Runs Deep at HumeRidge. The message includes input and faith stories from several members of our congregation, as we seek to explore the importance of each individual's story and their journey to coming to know Jesus. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

In this series we have heard great stories of faith throughout our history - how God has used broken and flawed individuals in our history, to achieve His purposes in bringing his Kingdom near. And now it is our turn. But how do we go about being a part of what God is doing in our nation today? In this sermon Jackson discuses this, and Jesus' clear answer: Abide. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

As we look at Australia, we see a rich mosaic of cultures, each with its own unique customs, languages, and ways of life. This cultural diversity has had profound impacts on Australian society influencing everything including the Christian Church. It’s influence has been significant, shaping the Church’s practices, traditions and services. Yet, amidst the different expressions of faith, there exists a common thread of faith that binds us together as one body in Christ. As we celebrate diversity, let us also celebrate the power of Christ’s loves that unites us in a shared journey towards God. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

When the topic of faith is brought up, it doesn’t take long for the conversation to steer towards religion - those “things we do” that highlight what we believe. In this sermon Brendon Walmsley looks beneath the hood of religion to find out what drives people to engage in religious practices. There’s a common element in every Australian, in fact, every person on the planet. If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact