Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
Weekend messages from Hillsong Church in Brisbane City, designed to challenge and inspire listeners. The podcast shares teachings and sermons from the church's services. For more information about service times and locations, visit hillsong.com.
Episodes
LIVING A REVIVAL SPIRITED LIFE - Lucinda Dooley
Revival isn't meant to be an event we attend. It's an atmosphere we carry. Lucinda unpacks what it looks like to live revival spirited, not just have the occasional revival night, through the stories of Paul, Silas, and David.
Passionate. Prayerful. Purposeful. Pure. Planted. Five marks of a life that stays revived for the long term.
CREATED WITH PURPOSE - Tyrone Sajo
What are you here for? Tyrone shares his own story of chasing fame and security before finding his purpose in Christ, and unpacks what it means to be created with purpose and for purpose.
You are God's workmanship, a new creation, designed for good works prepared in advance for you. It's time to stop trying to catch water with a spatula and step into what you were actually made for.
CAN WE CATCH A BREAK? - Alistair McNally
Sometimes it feels like you can never just catch a break. Alistair unpacks the story of Elijah after Mount Carmel, when fear and exhaustion sent him running into the wilderness, and shows what it looks like when God meets us there.
You don't have to carry tomorrow. Jesus is already there. Rest today, let the Good Shepherd anoint you, and listen for his voice, the call that says there's more in yo
GO ALL IN - Andrew Midson
How long will you limp between two opinions? Andrew unpacks the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel and shows what it actually costs to see a breakthrough. Conviction over compromise. Unity over division. Obedience over logic. Sacrifice over safety.
Sometimes the breakthrough you're waiting for looks like nothing at first, just a cloud the size of a man's hand. But it's still God doing something.
THE POWER OF THE CHURCH IN THE CITY - Bec O'Brien
Peter and John didn't just walk past a man who'd been overlooked for years. They stopped and saw him. Bec unpacks the story of the lame man at the gate beautiful and what it looks like for the church to actually move in the city.
Stop and see the one. Shine his light. Carry his name. It's not complicated. It just takes someone willing to stop.
DON'T MESS THE MESSAGE - Lisa Moore
Have you ever misunderstood a message so badly the whole thing fell apart? This message unpacks how culture quietly reshapes who Jesus is, and challenges us to get the right Christ, be the right church, and carry the right message to a world that's on every part of the journey toward him.
Our job isn't to fire off a fire hose of theology at people who aren't ready. It's to listen, meet people whe
WHERE THE LIGHT IS NEEDED - Deni-Ka Collingwood
Deni-Ka takes us on a journey through lighthouse history to unpack what Jesus means when he says we are the light of the world. Tending the lens, noticing our coastline, and actually shining, not to draw attention to ourselves, but to help someone else find their way home.
You are not too broken or too far gone to be a light bearer. God has positioned you exactly where you are for a reason.
WHEN THE INSTRUCTIONS DON'T MAKE SENSE - Alistair McNally
Ever tried building flatpack furniture without instructions that make sense? Alistair unpacks why Christianity isn't a rulebook you hand someone and walk away from, but a journey you walk with them.
Instruction tells you what to do. Discipleship teaches you who you're becoming. It's time to simplify the gospel and start walking with people, not just handing them a book.
MONDAY MATTERS - Emma Cooke
How does a city actually get renewed? Emma traces the breath of God from Genesis through Pentecost, and shows that it was never about better politics or programs. It's about ordinary people, filled with His Holy Spirit, sent into ordinary places.
Your workplace, your school run, your local cafe. The presence of God doesn't stay in the room when the service ends. He goes wherever his people go. Mo
THE WAY OF THE WIND - Robert Fergusson
The Holy Spirit is the least talked about part of the Trinity, and the most misunderstood. Robert unpacks what it means to have real fellowship with him, using the same image Jesus gave Nicodemus: the wind.
Powerful. Invisible. Mysterious. Vital. Whatever you're facing, the wind and the fire of the Holy Spirit will always lead you home.
LEADERSHIP BY REORDER & REORIENTATION
LEADERSHIP BY REORDER & REORIENTATION by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET - Alistair McNally
What's still buried in your closet? Alistair unpacks the story of Achan in Joshua 7 and shows what happens when we cover up sin instead of dealing with it at the root, and how one person's hidden choices can ripple out further than we think.
Secret sins never stay private. But the good news is there's always mercy, and God is not finished with us yet.
SALT & LIGHT - Whitney & Chantal
Two messages, one theme straight from the Sermon on the Mount. Chantal unpacks what it means to be salt cellars, carrying flavour into every space we're in, and why staying close to Christ is what keeps us from losing our saltiness.
Then Whitney picks up the thread with light. The nearer we draw to Jesus, the brighter his light shines through us, and it's never meant to point to us. It's meant to
LEADERSHIP SEVEN STANDARDS FOR LEADERS
LEADERSHIP SEVEN STANDARDS FOR LEADERS by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
LIVING AS SONS - Amy Orr-Ewing
Whose son are you? Three times in one chapter, that question gets asked about David, and in Hebrew, repetition means one thing: pay attention. This message unpacks what it means to live as sons and daughters who carry the character of God into the world, as Elohim the creator, El Shaddai the almighty, and Jehovah Jireh the provider.
Not just Christians who love the Lord and are going to Heaven, b
AN IMPERFECT DECISION - Alistair McNally
What do you do when you haven't heard God's voice but you have to move anyway? Alistair unpacks the difference between faith as motivation and faith as something birthed in hope, built on the concrete character of God.
You don't need a perfect decision. You just need to trust His character before you understand His plan, bring your doubts to Him instead of away from Him, and remember that His sil
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO - Chris Mendez
Twelve spies. One promised land. Two completely different reports. Chris Mendez unpacks the story of Caleb and Joshua and shows us that the problem is never what we are facing. It is how we are interpreting what we are facing.
Win the battle of perspective, step into the power of agreement, and cultivate a different spirit. Because when we align ourselves with God, there is no telling what He can
GOOD ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH - Alistair McNally
Good is not good enough. Alistair unpacks the story of the rich young ruler and asks a question that cuts deeper than most of us want to go.. are we building our lives on goodness, or on God?
There's a difference between being a good person and being a godly one. And that difference is everything when it comes to reaching a city that needs Jesus.
THEOLOGY: SEX...CAN'T THINK OF A GREAT TITLE
THEOLOGY: SEX...CAN'T THINK OF A GREAT TITLE by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
RADICAL GENEROSITY - Phil Dooley
Ps Phil reminded us that radical generosity is an invitation to participate in a bigger world. The Macedonian church gave not because they had much, but because they carried a deep conviction that Jesus had a mission - and nothing mattered more! “The world of the generous gets larger and larger.”
Proverbs 11:24
LEADERSHIP: BUILDING LEADERS
LEADERSHIP: BUILDING LEADERS by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
TESTIMONY NIGHT - Pride & Chris
Pride shares her journey from sitting by the door at scripture union to walking with God across continents, and what it means to stay in continual conversation with him, even in the silence.
Then Chris unpacks what church actually means (hint: it's not the building) and shares story after story of how community has carried him through every season, the hard ones and the good ones.
Two messages,
LIVE SENT - Jayden De Zilwa
Jesus didn't just stand outside Lazarus' tomb. He was sent there. Jaden unpacks this story of and shows what it looks like for us to be sent too: with purpose, with power, and to people.
There's a Lazarus in your life waiting for someone to send word to Jesus. God doesn't call qualified people. He qualifies the called.
LEADERSHIP- LEAD, LIVE & ENDURE IN DIFFICULT TIMES
LEADERSHIP- LEAD, LIVE & ENDURE IN DIFFICULT TIMES by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
ROOF OVER RULES - Alistair McNally
Are we willing to break through obstacles to bring people to Jesus, or are we letting religious protocol stand in the way? Alistair unpacks the powerful story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, highlighting the bold faith of the four friends who tore through a ceiling to get their friend to the feet of Christ. He challenges us with three vital mandates for the modern church: carry the burdens of othe
DON'T SWAP THE BANQUET FOR A BARGAIN BUCKET - Alistair McNally
Are we feasting on God’s best or settling for spiritual fast food? Alistair unpacks three major traps found in Luke 14: our comfort, our convenience, and our compromises. He challenges us to step out of comfortable Christianity and stop treating Jesus as an optional add-on to our lives. We cannot let momentary distractions destroy our eternal destiny. It's time to stop swapping the banquet for a b
I STILL LOVE THE CHURCH - Lucinda Dooley
Have we given up on the church, or do we still see its unstoppable power? Today, we dive into the beautiful, messy, and enduring reality of God’s house. Even in the face of disappointment, Jesus is still building His church, and it's far greater than an institution—it's a family. You cannot fulfill the full purpose of God if you aren't connected to the body. It’s time to let go of past hurts, embr
A RADICAL MOVE OF GOD- Jasmine Johnson
What do you do when the situation looks completely dead? Jasmine unpacks Ezekiel 37 to show us how God breathes life into our driest valleys through holy conversations, holy confessions, and holy collaboration. She challenges us to move from passive observation to active partnership with the Holy Spirit. Words have power, and our impossible situations are just waiting for a life-giving prophecy. I
LEADERSHIP: CRITICS & NEGATIVITY
LEADERSHIP: CRITICS & NEGATIVITY by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
THE MIRACLE OF PENTECOST - Lee Burns
Are we just seeking a spiritual experience, or are we actually living on mission? Lee Burns unpacks the true purpose of Pentecost, challenging us to embrace two distinct moves of the Holy Spirit: the miracle of everyday benevolence and the miracle of supernatural power. He reminds us that the Spirit's empowerment isn't meant to stay in the upper room—it is meant to flow out to a hurting world. “If
THE DAY OF PENTECOST - Mike Baumgartner
Are we letting the Holy Spirit flow through our lives, or just building pretty, empty riverbanks? Mike unpacks three defining snapshots of Pentecost in Acts 2: the inclusiveness, the authority, and the accessibility of the Spirit. He challenges us to move from passive belief to active surrender. Just because God's power is available doesn't mean it's automatic. It's time to step out in faith, rece
A COHESIVE CHURCH: LESSONS FROM THE HOSPITAL
A COHESIVE CHURCH: LESSONS FROM THE HOSPITAL by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City
BECOMING A PEOPLE OF PEACE - Phil Dooley
Are we living as carriers of true peace, or just trying to manage our anxiety in a chaotic world? In this message, Senior Pastor Phil Dooley unpacks the profound meaning behind Jesus' greeting, Shalom Elohim in John 20, exploring the crucial difference between temporary worldly peace and permanent Godly peace. He challenges us to stop equating worry with caring, and to move from a life of exhauste
WHO ARE YOU? - Richard Vanderkolk
Who are you, really? Richard Vanderkolk unpacks how easily we mislabel ourselves based on our past, our pain, or our performance. He challenges us to ditch the endless pursuit of worldly acceptance and root our identity entirely in who God says we are. "No matter how high we climb this hierarchy, we can never reach who we are in Christ." It's time to tear off the world's old labels and live fully
MIRACLES - Sloane Simpson
Are we sitting on the sidelines while God moves, or are we daring to jump in? Sloane unpacks the healing of the lame man in Acts 3, revealing that miracles are more than just moments, they are signposts. He challenges us to see how every miracle points upward to Jesus, forward to a restored world, and inward to the deep transformation of our hearts. Don't let past disappointment dictate your futur
SEVEN LIFE LESSONS - Steve Kelly
What does 42 years of ministry teach you? Steve Kelly shares seven life lessons — and unpacks four of them in depth: pursue excellence, know the power of a good report, stay interruptible, and develop an unoffendable spirit.
Simple. Practical. And the kind of wisdom that changes how we show up everywhere we go.
GIANTS STILL FALL, MOUNTAINS STILL MOVE - Crystal Midson
What if the giant we're facing doesn't have the authority we've given it? Crystal brings a faith-stirring message about miracles, mountains, and what happens when we stop admiring the impossible and start speaking to it.
Giants still fall. Mountains still move. And the God who healed then is the same God who heals now.
CALLING OUT THE SUPERFICIAL & CALLING UP THE SAINTS - Alistair McNally
Are we walking out our calling or just carrying the label? Alistair unpacks three types of people in Luke 9: the comfortable, the procrastinator, and the one who keeps looking back. And challenges us to move from superficial faith to sacrificial living.
Excuses are just a polite way of saying no to God. It's time to go in our strength, our gifting, and our calling.
A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED - Lucinda Dooley
The narrow road is unknown, uncertain, and unpopular. But it's the one that leads to real life. Lucinda shares six moments from her own journey where God asked the same question, and challenges us with it today.
Will you walk a road less travelled? Because the people who change the world usually do.
NO EXCUSES & NO REGRETS - Alistair McNally
What's standing between us and where God is calling us? Alistair unpacks the story of Gideon and Moses to show how our excuses reveal our evasions, and why regrets are just the repeated fruit of refusal.
We're not called because we're qualified. We're called because He goes with us. It's time to stop making excuses and step into what God has already placed in our hands.
MIENTRAS ESPERO - Jenifer Diaz (Spanish)
Hola, bienvenido al Podcast de Hillsong Brisbane City. ¡Qué alegría que estés aquí!
Este mensaje fue compartido en nuestro servicio especial en español, parte de la familia de Hillsong Brisbane City. Si quieres ser parte de nuestra comunidad, nos reunimos todos los viernes a las 7pm y los domingos a las 10am; con interpretación al español disponible los domingos.
Esperar es difícil. Pero ¿y si l
UNSTUCK - Paul Glass
Stuck in sin, stuck in hurt, stuck in religion, stuck in life; sound familiar? Paul takes Mark chapter 2 and unpacks why stuck people can't help stuck people, and what it actually looks like to break through for someone who can't break through for themselves.
Four guys. One rooftop. One paralysed man. And a Jesus who is in the house and willing. Whatever we're carrying, it's time to get unstuck.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Phil Dooley
The curtain tore. And everything changed. Phil Dooley unpacks three moments from Mark 15 that happened in the instant Jesus died: and why they still change everything for us today.
The cross said keep out. The resurrection says come on in. Expect the unexpected.
FUELLED FEAR-FEARLESS PEACE - Alistair McNally
Interest rates, rising costs, and a low hum of anxiety. Sound familiar? Alistair digs into the book of Judges to show how fear has always been used to shrink God's people, and why it doesn't have to work on you.
You are not a just-in-case Christian. You are a just-is grace Christian. Stop letting fuelled fear steal your donkey, and start crying Hosanna.
ABUNDANCE SQUARED - Andre Ryan
What if the answer to financial pressure was already in the Bible? Andre unpacks the parable of talents and asks three simple questions: how many talents has God given you, what are you doing with them, and does God actually want you to live in abundance?
Listen in to find out more. And note that the talent he's given you is worth more than you think.
UMA NOVA VOZ - Lucas Alves (Portuguese)
What happens when you chase the wrong voice for long enough? Lucas shares his story of growing up in ministry, chasing fame, and losing himself, and what it looked like to find his way back to Christ.
You are a new creation. You are chosen, royal, and set apart. And the moment you put Jesus first, everything changes. This is a message about finding your new voice.
DISRUPTIVE DISCIPLESHIP - Pete Stav
Following Jesus will disrupt our life. But that's the point. Pete unpacks what it looks like to move from comfortable Christianity to the redemptive edge, the place where Jesus actually lived, and where a hurting world is waiting.
There is a city out there who needs Jesus. And God has positioned us right in the middle of it. Time to do something.
STEP OUT & PROPHESY - Tina Brown
Prophecy isn't just for the person on the stage. It's for you. Tina Brown from Hillsong College breaks down eight practical tools to help you hear from God and encourage the people around you with confidence.
You don't need a fancy word. You just need a loving heart and the courage to step out. The rain is coming, and God wants to pour it out through you.
STAYING ON FIRE FOR JESUS - Jessica Koulianos
What does it actually cost to say yes to Jesus? Jessica Koulianos brings a raw, honest message about surrender, first love, and what it means to stop performing Christianity and start walking with God for real.
He's not looking for perfection. He's looking for the hungry ones. And right now, he's pruning his bride back to the one thing that matters: Him.
IDENTITY CRISIS - Alistair McNally
Hey, welcome to the Hillsong Brisbane City Podcast. So glad you're here.
Who are we, really? Alistair uses the world of Alice in Wonderland to unpack the four voices constantly competing to shape your identity: the pressure to perform, the lie of relativism, cultural chaos, and the fear of being cancelled.
Here's the thing: our identity isn't something you build. It's something you've been given
YOU DON'T DRINK MILK FROM CHAMPAGNE GLASSES - Andrew Midson
Hey, welcome to the Hillsong Brisbane City Podcast! We're so glad you're here.
What if you've already been given something far more valuable than you realise? Andrew Midson unpacks the word "holy" and why so many of us are treating something sacred like it's ordinary.
You are not common. You are set apart. And the way you live should look different because of it.
Three practical challenges: ho
FEED THE 4000 - Alistair McNally
What if the miracle you're waiting for starts with what's already in your hands? Alistair digs into Mark 8 and draws a powerful parallel to Brisbane's own postcode: 4000.
This city is hungry, and the church is called to feed it. Two takeaways: miracles start with participation, not perfection, and there's an urgency to be the light our city needs. You are not insignificant. Bring your loaves. Br
WHICH PATH WILL YOU CHOOSE? - Alistair McNally
We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.
MISSION SUNDAY: Build Together - Phil Dooley
WATCH the full Mission presentation on YouTube including the stories and testimonies of God’s goodness here: https://youtu.be/ORtzarFUs_E?si=Nyw5uW15xBAT1J7Y
We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.
DEEPER - Sloane Simpson
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ARMED NOT ALARMED - Tom Bachtle
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ORPHAN TO HEIR - Deni-Ka Collingwood
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THE CHURCH IS: SPIRIT-LED AND ADVANCING - Lee Burns
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IS GOD GOOD? - Dan Paterson
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CLOTHED TO OVERCOME - Bec O'Brien
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What is being fought for and how can we overcome?
1. Battle for what’s true → Belt of Truth
2. Battle for your heart → Breastplate of Righteousness
3. Battle for your peace → Shoes of Peace
4. Battle of the unseen → Shield of Faith
5. Battle for your mind → Helmet of Salvation
6. Battle for
THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR FAITH - Andy Heuser
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SWIPE RIGHT: FAITH, DATING & SEX - Alistair McNally
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Books reference by Alistair:
1. NOT YET MARRIED
The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating
MARSHALL SEGAL
2. MARRIAGE
6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs To Make
PAUL DAVID
LET HIM SPEAK - Alistair McNally
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UNCOMPLICATED FAITH - Alistair McNally
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OWN IT - Alistair McNally
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GOD WITH US (Immanuel) - Phil Dooley (Christmas Day)
We hope this message from our special Christmas Eve service stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.
BLIND GUIDES - Alistair McNally
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THE SCANDAL OF THE MANGER - Alistair McNally (Christmas Eve)
We hope this message from our special Christmas Eve service stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.
TRUST IN GOD’S PLAN - Alistair McNally
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PRESS RESET - Alistair McNally
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GOD WITH US - Alistair McNally
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LIVING WITH A WOW SPIRIT - Lucinda Dooley
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DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? - Deni-Ka Collingwood
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DON'T QUIT! - Alistair McNally
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DON'T QUIT - Alistair McNally
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THE POWER OF A HEALTHY CHURCH Pt 2 - Phil Dooley
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I'VE GOT A STORY TO TELL - Emma Kennedy
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THE POWER OF A HEALTHY CHURCH Pt 1- Phil Dooley
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GRACED FOR THE FINISH LINE - Bec O'Brien
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JESUS IS LORD - Nathan Mclean
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