Red Church

In this message, Mark continues our Beautiful Life series by exploring Jesus’ promise of abundant life from John 10:10. In a world shaped by scarcity—rising costs, shrinking security, and global anxiety—Mark reminds us that true abundance isn’t found in economic conditions, options, or self-sufficiency, but in the presence and power of Jesus Himself. Jesus is the engine of abundance—the One who brings healing, renewal, provision, creativity, and supernatural overflow into every season of our lives. As Mark traces how fear narrows our vision and how scarcity forms our mindset, he invites us to let Jesus expand our imagination, renew our hearts, and open our hands so His life can flow through us into our workplaces, relationships, and city.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

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

In this discussion, James Kelly, founder of FaithTech, shares insights on integrating faith with technology. He recounts how FaithTech began as a grassroots movement among Christian tech workers. James contrasts Jesus' model of friendship with technology's speed-driven culture, advocating for a thoughtful approach to tech use. He offers practical strategies for families, like daily Scripture and digital Sabbaths, while emphasizing the importance of redeeming technology to reflect God's beauty in our lives and workplaces.

Mark Sayers delves into the essence of spiritual discernment, emphasizing the importance of awareness in living a beautiful life. Using Acts 21, he illustrates how Paul balanced divine guidance and human emotion. He identifies four interconnected awareness types: Kingdom, Spirit, Self, and Situational. The discussion highlights how inner heart scripts can obscure God’s voice and the necessity of self-examination. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their spiritual responses and follow Jesus's lead, as the ultimate model of holy awareness.

In this closing message of the Furnace of Faith season, Trudi reflects on four months of intentionally fixing our eyes on Jesus through winter and witnessing hearts opened, faith raised, and hunger stirred. God has been preparing Red to be a people ready for harvest, building prayer rhythms, raising up pillars of faith, and restoring vision for abundance. Stories of people meeting Jesus, unexpected conversations, and renewed hunger remind us that the ground is fertile and the season is ripe.Looking ahead, Trudi points us to John 20:19–23: just as Jesus gave His disciples peace and sent them out, He now sends us as carriers of His shalom—wholeness, harmony, and life-transforming peace. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are to advance with “shoes of readiness” to bring the gospel of peace into our city and beyond. The furnace has been ignited, and this is just the beginning.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

In this message, our guest speaker, Rob Reimer, shares how God is stirring a new and unique renewal across the world—not just from one outpouring that spreads, but from many streams rising simultaneously. Unlike past revivals, this move has the potential to reach further than ever before. Rob unpacks five keys to hosting and sustaining renewal: cultivating a soul culture rooted in humility, honesty, and confession; building a Spirit culture that welcomes God’s presence without fear or fakery; being anchored in the Word as doers, not just hearers; being mobilised on mission, carrying the flame outward rather than keeping it for ourselves; and finally, centering everything on Jesus, our first love and primary obsession. Renewal begins when we align our hearts with Christ, welcome the Spirit’s move, and keep our eyes fixed on Him.🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

Guest speaker, Rob Reimer, teaches that intimacy with Jesus comes not from striving but abiding, like branches connected to the vine. To go deeper, we practice an empty–fill rhythm—emptying distractions, sin, and negative emotions, then filling through spiritual rhythms that actually grow love, freedom, and joy. Disciplines like prayer, Scripture, and worship are not the end but a means to encounter God. Intimacy also requires listening and obeying, keeping Jesus at the centre rather than ourselves. At times, it calls for sacrifice—through fasting, night prayer, or retreats—that create space for deeper connection. The key question is simple: Is your rhythm working?🔗 Learn more at redchurch.au

In this thought-provoking discussion, wisdom takes center stage as the true foundation for a beautiful life. Mark emphasizes that character virtues like kindness and humility overshadow mere career achievements. He contrasts the chaos of modern information overload with the clarity that wisdom brings. Highlighting Jesus as the ultimate wisdom, he encourages listeners to seek God's guidance generously. Get ready to explore how wisdom can transform lives and lead to harmony amidst a countercultural world.