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Mark Sayers explores the profound meaning of Jesus' birth, connecting past promises to our future hopes. He contrasts the cosmic vision of John with Luke's down-to-earth nativity scene, emphasizing the humbleness of Christ as a baby. This birth signifies how eternity enters our timeline, inviting us into a relationship where Jesus dwells quietly with us. Sayers highlights three comforting truths: Jesus is present in our lives, working behind the scenes, and our story with Him continues to unfold. The message of Christmas is one of love and ongoing possibility.

Explore the unlikely royal narrative of Christmas through the lens of Jesus' humble birth. Mark Sayers highlights the clash between Herod's fragile reign and the quiet power of the true King. He emphasizes how the Magi's worship subverts traditional court dynamics, showcasing the upside-down kingdom that values meekness over might. The message invites reflection on the significance of receiving love amid the holiday chaos, urging us to let the true King's love reshape our lives as we approach a new year.

Mark Sayers reframes the Christmas story as a cosmic battle, highlighting Christ’s victory over evil. He explores Isaac Watts' journey from hardship to writing groundbreaking hymns, including 'Joy to the World'—a declaration of triumph. Using Revelation 12, he contrasts the sentimental nativity scene with the fierce conflict between good and evil. Sayers emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel to ourselves, urging listeners to embrace their identity in Christ and live joyfully, unshaken by the enemy's accusations.

Mark Sayers invites listeners to rediscover the gospel's power amidst a world yearning for hope. He discusses the centuries of divine silence before Christ’s arrival and how the opening of Mark’s Gospel signals a dramatic shift. Exploring the roles of John the Baptist and the installation of Melbourne's new archbishop, he encourages the church to awaken to its purpose. Focusing on the true meaning of 'good news' versus mere self-improvement, he calls for prayerful preparation for 2026, as the world seeks the gospel's transformative message.

Launching our Advent series, Trudi invites us into the practice—and the posture—of heaven-directed gratitude. In a season marked by frenzy, pressure, and the noise of consumption, she reminds us that thanksgiving is more than a wellbeing exercise; it is a spiritual discipline that recentres our hearts on the goodness of God. Looking at Jesus feeding the 5,000 and raising Lazarus, Trudi shows that Jesus gives thanks before the miracle—revealing gratitude as a pathway into abundance, partnership, and faith. True gratitude shifts us from scarcity to expectancy, from grumbling to trust, from self-sufficiency to dependence on the One who freely gives life without measure. As Advent begins, we’re invited to pause, lift our eyes to heaven, and give thanks—not only for what God has done, but for the abundance He is ready to pour out in us, through us, and beyond us in the year ahead.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

Mark dives into the Church's calling to be a community of abundance, challenging spiritual slumber in a comfort-driven society. He explores the story of Eutychus from Acts 20, highlighting how early Christians met after long days, driven by a hunger for transformation. Emphasizing the danger of comfort-induced sleepiness, Mark calls for a renewed passion and active faith to foster a vibrant church life. He encourages listeners to dream big, believing in God's power to revive and transform communities.

Mark explores the promise of abundant life from John 10:10 amidst today’s culture of scarcity. He connects modern anxieties with a scarcity mindset, while highlighting Jesus as the true source of abundance. Listeners are encouraged to renew their hearts and expand their vision, shifting from fear to faith. Engaging stories, like that of the hem-touching woman, illustrate how Jesus breaks barriers. Mark emphasizes practical applications of abundance in work and relationships, reminding us that God's blessings can exceed our wildest expectations.

In this message, Trudi continues our Beautiful Life series by exploring abundance—not as something we create through self-sufficiency, but something we receive when we open the door to Jesus. Using the image from Revelation 3 of Christ knocking, she reminds us that lukewarm faith often comes from unknowingly shutting Jesus out of parts of our lives. True abundance flows only from the abundant Jesus—the One who brings freedom, light, perspective, and kingdom-riches wherever He is welcomed. Whether we feel stuck, stale, self-reliant, or in deep need, Jesus stands ready to enter, renew, and lead us into a spacious place. The invitation is simple: open the door, let Him in, and let His life reshape every part of ours.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

In this message, Ryan builds on last week’s teaching that a beautiful life is a life of faith—one that’s both ridiculous and risky. But this week, he reminds us that faith must also become action. Drawing from Luke 5, where Jesus calls Peter from his boat, Ryan invites us to move from mere faithfulness to a faith that lives, saying small, daily yeses that open space for God to move. True discipleship, he says, means being open to Jesus, willing to be interrupted, quick to obey, and ready to follow—trusting that every “yes” to God can change not just our story, but the story of our community and city.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

In this message, Ryan explores what it means to live a life of faith—one that often looks ridiculous and risky, yet reveals a deeper unseen reality. Drawing from Hebrews 11, he shows that faith isn’t passive belief but active trust in God even when outcomes are uncertain. True faith steps into spaces where God has to show up, not because it’s safe, but because it’s beautifully worth it. Ryan shares stories—from his family’s unexpected moves to moments of doubt and surrender—that remind us faith is sustained by continually fixing our eyes on Jesus, saying yes again and again, and trusting that God’s reality is greater than what we see.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au