CityLife Church - Audio Sermons Podcast
CityLife Church - Audio Sermons Podcast shares weekly messages from CityLife Church, based in Melbourne, Australia. Each episode features teaching from the church's Sunday services across its various sites. Listeners can hear sermons designed to encourage and equip them in their Christian faith.
Episodes
The God With Us - Christian Bullen
Drawing from John 16:14 and Ephesians 4:30, Christian explores how the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus' heart to us and challenges us to consider how we are to live under His guidance
Personhood of the Holy Spirit - Sam Grimshaw
Sam unpacks the personhood of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to experience Him in fresh and new ways
The God Who Is With Us - Amanda Saenz
The Holy Spirit is not a force or feeling but is God, a divine Person who invites us into relationship. But what does it mean to know the Holy Spirit, follow His leading, and be transformed by His presence?
The Spirit-Led Life - Rob Nyhuis
We hear this phrase often, but what does living a Spirit-led life actually mean? Rob explains that The Spirit is personal; when He helps us live a holy life this is evidence that our hearts have been divinely changed
Building the Spiritual Temple of the Holy Spirit - Michael Loke
What does it mean to be the temple of the Holy Spirit, and what does that mean for the way we live, worship and serve God? In this message, Michael explores how Jesus opened a new and living way into God's presence through His once for all sacrifice.
How Much More - Chris Yong
Discover the heart of a Father who deeply loves us, welcomes us home, and calls us to carry His heart to others in this special Fathers’ Day message from Chris
Looking Like the Father - Bob Field
Bob challenges us to model our relationships after God - our Heavenly Father, who sends rain on the ungodly and runs to embrace the undeserving
God's Blueprint For Fatherhood - Delain Gunewardena
Delain helps us understand the significance of restoration between fathers and children by looking at how our Heavenly Father affirms His Son, Jesus
The Challenges of Fatherhood - Steve Chao
Fatherhood is challenging. Steve encourages us look to God the Father and Jesus as examples and to apply biblical principles in parenting
From Generation to Generation - Godwin Shim
Godwin speaks about passing faith to the next generation and why our greatest legacy is not what we leave for them, but what we leave in them - a faith in Jesus that can outlive us
Abiding and Flourishing in Jesus - Amy Lim
Formed for the city and built for the Kingdom, we flourish by abiding in Jesus, not striving in our own strength
Happy Are The Peacemakers - Sam Grimshaw
In this message, Sam takes a look at what it means for us to be Peacemakers and how Jesus is the ultimate Peacemaker
Our Faithful God - Joe Margethe
Joe examines Daniel 3 to understand a faithful response to our faithful God
Prayer - Praba Nagaratnam
When we pray, His presence brings power, transformation, and breakthrough
What is God Building in Your Life? - Cindy Leong
What is God building in your life? Can you trust Him when you cannot see the finished picture? In this message, Cindy shows how God uses us to build something that can reach far beyond our own lifetime
Thank God it's Monday! - Kieran Perumal
Kieran challenges us to see our Mondays to Fridays as fresh opportunities to seek and serve God more boldly
Perfectly Imperfect - Ada Han
Ada explores how being “poor in spirit” in the Kingdom points believers to a greater reliance on God and each other
When God's Grace Offends Us - Sasie Wijewardana
Sasie asks if the greatest miracle of Jonah 4 wasn’t Nineveh’s repentance but God's transformation of Jonah’s heart
Swimming Upstream: Shaping the Next Generation - Liz Thong
In this timely and practical message, Liz Thong explores Christian parenting and the challenge of shaping the next generation in a rapidly changing culture
The Gift and Grief of Singleness - Greg Craanen
What does the Bible say about singleness? Greg Craanen explores whether being single can be a gift and how Scripture brings purpose to singleness.
Planted, Not Just Passing Through - Reuel Vun
Reuel draws from Psalm 92 to examine the blessings that flow when you put down roots where God has planted you
Never Alone - Ben Warwick
Ben explores what Jesus means when He says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Discover why we don't have to walk through grief alone
God Is for Everyone - Amanda Saenz
God's mercy and grace extends further than we often imagine, reaching people we may consider unlikely or undeserving - including us!
Courageous Parenting - Rob Nyhuis
Parenting choices are often shaped by our past, but new choices can bring greater relational health
Swimming Upstream: Shaping the Next Generation - Liz Thong
In this timely and practical message, Liz Thong explores Christian parenting and the challenge of shaping the next generation in a rapidly changing culture
Known in a Crowded City - Christian Bullen
Christian thoughfully examines Acts 2 for insight on creating community in our city
Staying Hungry - Bob Field
In his first Whittlesea message, Bob sensitively explores the hurts, hurdles, and distractions that keep us from coming to God and hungering for His Word
Running from God's Call - Lisa Dumicich
God's call often leads us beyond our comfort zones, and His grace pursues us even when we run and invites us back into His purpose. Before God works through us, He often does a deeper work within us
Key to Addressing Family Conflict - Clem Fung
Unresolved conflict grows and festers in darkness, but healing comes with truth and grace -- confession, restitution, forgiveness
Healthy Fathers Strong Families - Mike Grechko
In this message, Mike explores the important role fathers play in shaping their children, strengthening their marriages and passing faith to the next generation
Formation: Formed, Not Just Informed - Reuel Vun
Drawing from real life examples and practical instruction, Reuel looks at Romans 12: 1 - 2 to examine what Paul meant by being transformed by the renewal of our minds
Happy Are The Meek - Sam Grimshaw
What did Jesus mean when He promised the meek would be blessed? Sam presents a countercultural picture of what Jesus said His Kingdom would look like from Matthew Chapter 5
Multiplier - Dave Ferguson
What does it mean to be a Multiplier? In this special message, Citylife Casey welcomes Exponential’s Dave Ferguson to share his roadmap for healthy Kingdom impact and transformation
My Marriage Reno Rules - Rob Nyhuis
In this practical message, Rob details the four intentional actions that healthy relationships need if they are to flourish
Till Death Do Us Part - Allan Myer
Allan Meyer explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19 and reveals God's original design for marriage as a lifelong covenant built on love, faithfulness, sacrifice and commitment
Arise and Build - Godwin Shim
In this powerful message, Godwin Shim unpacks the prophetic insights from the book of Nehemiah, revealing what God is saying to us as a church as we arise and build in this new season
Fearlessly Declare - Christian Bullen
Hear powerful testimonies from Christian, Gena and Lavinia of what God can do when we listen and follow Him
A Life That Remains Close to Jesus - Ben Warwick
In this message, Ben explores Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "remain" in Him, challenging us to pursue intimacy with Christ over simply staying busy for Him
The Things I Wish Adults Knew - Amanda Saenz
What can the Church learn from our young people? Amanda leads a panel of young people to share their perspectives - offering insight, challenge & hope for what God is doing through their generation
Cultivating a Lavish Devotion to Christ - Megan Solomon
To be effective agents of revival for God's Kingdom, our INWARD focus of lavish devotion to Jesus must come first. Transformation, service and fruitfulness will follow!
Open the Wells of the Spirit - Mike Connell
What does it mean to live an overflowing life? Drawing from Genesis 26, Mike uses Isaac reopening Abraham's wells as a powerful picture of restoring the work of the Holy Spirit and building a legacy of faith
Empowered for Purpose: Unleashing the Holy Spirit's Power - Shelley Ligtermoet
In her first message at Melbourne City, Shelley explores Acts 1 to unpack how the promised Holy Spirit empowers and equips each of us for ministry
Lift Your Eyes - Sam Grimshaw
What is God calling you to see? As the vision of reaching the north of the city becomes a reality, Sam reviews past missions into the region and reveals his family’s recently discovered and surprising connection
From Dysfunction to Destiny - Rita George
Rita’s message looks at the dysfunctional life of Jacob and how God's purposes prevailed through it all
Revival in our Land - Rob Nyhuis
Rob explores how revivals in Melbourne reveal a biblical pattern for the Gospel's impact that continue to change lives today
What on Earth is the New Creation? - Mike Grechko
What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it more than the promise of heaven in the future? Mike explores the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:14–17 and how every believer becomes a new creation in Christ
Psalms of David - Psalm 56 - Andrew Chisholm
Andrew reflects on a Psalm of Lament and how we can learn to worship God in seasons of fear, lack, loneliness, and stress
Intercession - Breaks the Ground - Racquel Shipard
Racquel looks back at Genesis 26 as inspiration to re-dig the wells of revival and see with fresh eyes the promises given by the leaders and intercessors of years past.
Hope deferred, God purpose revealed - Delain Gunewardena
Delain recounts the story of Hannah and how her desperate plea gave rise to one of Israel's greatest leaders
Called to Make a Difference - Rob Nyhuis
God calls each of us and uses us to impact others, bringing revival as His Spirit-empowered ambassadors, wherever we go
Protecting Your Mind - Praba Nagaratnam
Our thoughts shape our lives. In this message, Praba guides us through a discovery of how to guard the gates of our minds, reject the enemy's lies, and renew our thinking through God's Word.
Encounter - Dee Cockayne
Dee looks at David’s meditations in the Psalms as representing the rhythms of life we all encounter in our walk with God
We Teach What We Learn (Wisdom) - Christian Bullen
Christian reflects on 1 Chronicles 28:9 and Psalm 145 to discover the final words of King David to his son, Solomon, regarding true wisdom and Godly living
Grace that Transforms - Sam Grimshaw
In this message Sam takes a look at Psalm 51 and explores what worship looks like for David in a season of repentance
The Wisdom of Psalms - Marg Perry
Marg is anchoring her message in Psalm 71 to illustrate that a faithful life is not measured in moments but in decades; and to show us all how to finish well
From Burned Out to Burning Bush - Godwin Shim
What does the Bible say about burnout—and how can we keep serving God without running on empty? Godwin explores the story of Moses and the burning bush, revealing how God transformed a burned-out man into a leader who would change history.
Psalm 51 - A Psalm of Repentance - Paul Zarb
A person's sins tell us a lot about them, but the way a person repents is equally important. When confronted, David humbled himself, took responsibility & repented.
Psalms of David - The Royal Psalms - Andrew Chisholm
Andrew reflects on the Royal Psalms of David and the importance of continuing to humbly worship God in seasons of success.
Enthroned - God at the Centre (Psalms of David) - Amanda Saenz
Using the Psalms of David, Amanda explores how praise is what happens when our soul finally stops orbiting around itself and begins orbiting around God
Fully Devoted - Rob Nyhuis
Rob reflects on how a fully devoted life and our praise reflects Jesus to those around us
Psalm 24 - Pure Praise - Racquel Shipard
What does it mean to worship God with clean hands and a pure heart? Through exploring Psalm 24 and the life of David, Racquel unpacks how worship is revealed through our attitudes, actions and obedience to God.
Wisdom of the Ages for the Ages - Clem Fung
What does the Bible say about living wisely, trusting God through suffering, and building a faith that lasts? In this message, Clem explores five wisdom Psalms written by David to reveal what true biblical wisdom looks like.
Enthroned (The God Who Appoints) - Christian Bullen
What is our response when we feel ill equipped for the roles God has called us to? Christian opens up the Psalms to show us how David overcome his doubts and grief by seeking after God’s heart.
Fully Devoted - Charee Warwick
Psalm 145 reminds us that seasons of blessing are not a reason to become comfortable, but an invitation to deeper worship and wholehearted devotion.
Psalms of David - The Royal Psalms - Andrew Chisholm
Andrew reflects on the Royal Psalms of David and the importance of continuing to humbly worship God in seasons of success.
Psalm 51 – A Psalm of Repentance - Paul Zarb
A person's sins tell us a lot about them, but the way a person repents is equally important. When confronted, David humbled himself, took responsibility & repented.
Lament: When Faith Cries Out - Rebekah Awonusi
Does it dishonour God when we tell Him of our resentments and doubts? In this reflective message, Rebekah reveals that grief and praise are not incompatible when we know who God is.
Trusting God in Every Season - Liz Thong
Liz unpacks Psalm 23 as a powerful journey of trust revealing God as Shepherd in our provision, Companion in our valleys, and Host at the table of His abundance, showing that He is faithful through every season of life.
How Long, Lord? Learning to Worship Through Lament - Ben Warwick
What do we do when life hurts and God seems silent? Through Psalm 13, Ben explores how lament helps us bring our pain to God, trust Him in the waiting, and worship through every season.
Psalm 56 - A Psalm of Lament - Andrew Chisholm
Andrew reflects on a Psalm of Lament and how we can learn to worship God in seasons of fear, lack, loneliness, and stress.
The Cry of Lament: How Long, O Lord? - Mike Grechko
"How long, O Lord?" Mike explores the raw honesty of Psalm 13 and reveals how the Bible gives us permission to bring this question before God through the powerful practice of biblical lament.
Praise: At the Centre - Reuel Vun
Reuel delivers a timely message on how praise keeps God at the centre of our lives when life is going well and we are in danger of getting distracted.
The Psalms of David - Sam Grimshaw
Sam kicks off our new teaching series by exploring the Psalm which C.S. Lewis called “the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world” – Psalm 19.
Trusting God in Every Season - Liz Thong
In this message, Liz unpacks Psalm 23 as a powerful journey of trust revealing God as Shepherd in our provision, Companion in our valleys, and Host at the table of His abundance, showing that He is faithful through every season of life.
Trusting God in Every Season - Rob Nyhuis
In this first “Psalms of David” message, Rob unpacks how our trust in God deepens our relationship with Him and strengthens us for every season of life.
Psalm 23 - A Psalm of Trust for Every Season - Andrew Chisholm
What does Psalm 23 really mean—and why has it brought comfort to millions of people? In this message, Andrew brings new insights into this much-loved bible passage and reveals how it can guide our worship and prayers in every season.
The Holy Spirit's Signature in Mission - Michael Loke
Mike explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus and the early Apostles, while also examining how to overcome the enemy’s tactics in mission.
Pentecost - Jeff Hammond
In this dynamic Pentecost message, long term CityLife Life partner, Jeff Hammond, reflects on his experiences in South East Asia in the light of Acts 2.
Empowered to Impact Global - Samdy Leong
Samdy shares how God created us with purpose, restores us through Christ, and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to make a difference in the world.
The Joy of One - Jeff Hammond
Jeff testifies to the numerous times God has used “The Joy of One” to answer the cry of the lost.
