How can different generations build each other up? What are the unique things that people of different ages and stages can offer each other? Our special guest Scottie Young from Christchurch spoke on this on Sunday as part of our Being Better Friends series. Audio link in bio.
Real Community - Kiran Rai
How do we go beyond surface interactions and engage in something deeper and more meaningful? How do we share life together well? In this part of our Being Better Friends series, Kiran spoke about real community and our part to play in building it.
Words Matter - Matt Lilly
The words we say have impact - and they can make or break our relationships with others. In this part of our Being Better Friends series, Matt spoke on how we can use our words to build friendships, as well as some common habits to avoid. Have a listen here.
Fighting Fair - Matt Lilly
In relationships of any kind, conflict is inevitable. But how do we do this well? How can we work out our differences and stay friends? How can we “fight fair"? Matt spoke on this to continue our Being Better Friends series. Have a listen here.
Keys To Health - Jacinda Lilly
Want to know how to cultivate great friendships? On Sunday, Jacinda continued our Being Better Friends series by sharing some crucial keys to healthy relationships. Listen to the audio here.
It Must Be Love - Matt Lilly
To begin our Being Better Friends series, Matt shared about the key to healthy relationships - it must be love. Have a listen as Matt unpacks some practical ways we can grow our relationships with others.
Coast's 5th Birthday - Various Coasties
Jesus The King - Annaliese Phipps
"The real battle Jesus fought was for our hearts...to reconnect us with the one who made us."
Annaliese wrapped up our Simply Jesus by sharing an amazing message on how we can know Jesus as king of our lives (and more). Check it out here.
Why Jesus Matters - Samantha Penman, Caitlin Watson, & Dean McQuoid
This was one of our Sundays where we get to hear from 3 of our Coasties - this time sharing about Why Jesus Matters. It was great to hear the stories and messages from Samantha, Caitlin, and Dean as they unpacked a different part of why Jesus matters to them (and to us) today. Have a listen here.
NB: We had some technical glitches on the day, so our apologies for some background noise on the audio.
Jesus Our Teacher - Kiran Rai
Continuing our series on Simply Jesus, Kiran spoke about how we can know Jesus as our teacher and step into the fullness of life he intends for us.
Jesus The Revolutionary - Matt Lilly
Jesus The Healer - Matt Lilly
Continuing our Simply Jesus series, Matt spoke about Jesus' ministry of healing and what that means for us today. Have a listen here.
Stories of God’s Faithfulness - Eden Jersak
Jesus Of History - Matt Lilly
Matt kicked off our new Simply Jesus series by looking at the historical case for Jesus. What historical evidence is there for Jesus' existence? Do biblical and external accounts of Jesus' life match up? Have a listen here to find out more.
Living The Jesus Way - Matt Lilly
On Sunday Matt wrapped up our Colossians series with, “Living the Jesus Way,” and how we are all called to submit to one another in love, always. That is our calling in the Kingdom of God, to love the way Jesus did. How do we live a life with love as our guide? Give a listen and find out.
A New Life With Jesus - Kiran Rai
On Sunday, Kiran spoke on what it looks like to live a "a new life with Jesus" - all based on what the apostle Paul wrote in Colossians 3. How do we step into this new life, and leave the old one behind? Have a listen here to find out more:
Building Your Life On Jesus - Leigh Austin
Jesus Is Awesome - Matt Lilly
We kicked off a new series on the book of Colossians. After taking us on a journey to illustrate where and why the Apostle Paul wrote it, Matt shared on the central message of this letter - that Jesus is awesome (in every sense of the word). Listen here for more.
Reaching Out - Kiran Rai
God's kingdom is a kingdom of growth, outward movement, and expansion - and everyone can get involved! Kiran wrapped up our Kingdom Values series by speaking on reaching out and sharing good news with others.
Marked By Compassion - Jacinda Lilly
A life reflecting God's kingdom is a life marked by compassion - noticing and responding in love to those who are vulnerable, at-risk, hurting, or isolated. Jacinda continued our mini-series on Kingdom Values by unpacking this, and shared examples from the Bibe, as well as some local stories.