Hunter Christian Church

Holiness begins here: in the renewal of the heart.To be holy isn’t to be perfect; it’s to be set apart. It looks a lot like repentance. Turning away from our behaviour into our true identity - a child of God. We are called to be holy. It’s living with a heart that values what God values—a heart that fears breaking His. Holiness looks like integrity, truth, and a radical love that overflows toward others. Holiness costs us selfishness but gives us freedom.

Have you been feeling challenged by recent world events? Are you like me, and feeling the squeeze of the slipping moral/ethical values in our world and wonder, what's going to be next?It also seems that revival is stirring around the world, with university campuses having open worship before starting the academic year. Salvations and baptisms around Australia and other places are increasing....If we read the unfolding events of Gideon in Judges 7... and then look back at the lead-up to these events in Judges 6, we see that God had a plan to rescue His people. He needed people to hear and respond to the plan. This plan was impossible for man to do, and totally reliant on God to move. An amazing victory occurred at the end. I'm prompted to believe that while things may be growing dark in the world around us, God has a plan for our ultimate well-being. It might get uncomfortable in the meantime.... but God's goodness and His plan will have an amazing ending. Let's lean in to listen, do what He as

God’s desire has always been for His children to grow into maturity — to become true sons and daughters who reflect His heart and carry His authority. When Jesus began His ministry, His message was simple: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). He was calling people to change their thinking — to see life from God’s perspective and live under His loving rule.In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), Jesus described what life in this Kingdom looks like: loving your enemies, blessing those who persecute you, forgiving instead of judging, and showing mercy rather than retaliation (Matthew 5:43–48; Luke 6:37–38). This is what maturity in the Kingdom looks like — reflecting the Father’s heart.We grow into mature sons and daughters not by striving, but by surrendering to the Holy Spirit. As we allow Him to transform us, we begin to live and love as our Father in heaven does.

Deep dive into the book of Romans.

Deep dive into the book of Romans.

Deep dive into the book of Romans.

Deep dive into the book of Romans.

Letting Holy Spirit in - to then take over.

Prodigal son, or was it a prodigal father? The reckless love of God.

Psalm 23 isn’t just a nice verse on a tea towel—it’s an invitation to do life with the Good Shepherd. Calling- God Calls You By Name Capacity- Out of Your Comfort ZoneComfort- And empowers you with His Holy Spirit! As you listen take a moment to think about where are you today—embracing your calling, stretching your capacity, or receiving His comfort?

In a time of political upheaval and spiritual opportunity, can we see what God is doing and have the conviction to respond accordingly?Our challenge is to remain spiritually sensitive—to hear God’s voice above the noise, to understand the uncertain times we live in, and to faithfully respond to His call.

Kicking off the year and series on what it is to be a "follower" of Jesus.