Discover why encouragement goes beyond surface-level praise to touch our deepest identities and fuel our growth. In this message, we explore why many of us are "encouragement-starved" and how genuine encouragement can transform individuals and communities. Learn the difference between hollow flattery and words that truly put heart into others, especially during times of struggle. Whether you need encouragement or want to become someone who speaks life into others, this powerful message reveals how to create a culture where people thrive through the words we speak.
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Vision Week 4: The Church as God's witness in the world
This message from Mark Sayers explores the church's collective calling to serve, compassionate engagement with people's needs, and the importance of prayer and spiritual preparation. He shares insights from international church leaders and surprising stories of faith, offering a perspective on how ordinary people can participate in meaningful spiritual work. The sermon provides both theological reflection and practical encouragement for those seeking to understand their role in contemporary mission.
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Vision Week 3: The Church as the body
Pastor Mark explores how God’s Kingdom works in unexpected ways through ordinary people. He reflects on Australia’s rising interest in Christian education, suggesting society may be primed for spiritual revival. Using Mark 6, he challenges the tendency to see God’s power “out there” but not “here.” Through personal stories and a powerful testimony from Malaysia, he reveals how God moves through weakness and familiar places. This sermon invites listeners to invest in their community, expecting God to work powerfully in their midst.Click here to watch Jacintha's video.
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Vision Week 2: The Church as family
In an age of increasing isolation, Pastor Mark Sayers examines why authentic community matters more than ever. From underwater cable sabotage to viral morning routines, he explores how modern individualism has created a crisis of loneliness—and how the church can build meaningful relationships in our "antisocial age."
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Vision Week 1: Your growth and the growth of the Church
In this opening message of our vision series, Mark Sayers explores how movements of God grow from small beginnings to city-wide impact. Through the lens of Melbourne's revival history and Jesus' own strategy, he shows how personal transformation can spark widespread spiritual renewal—exactly what our rapidly changing world needs today.