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 Night Everything Changed - Reuel Vun
Reuel recounts how the gospel spread after Paul and Silas' compassion to their jailer in Acts 16 - reminding us of our calling to love faithfully and trust wholeheartedly in God’s promise of salvation to all who will believe
We are a Jesus-Centred Church - Matt Han
Matt unpacks Philippians 2 and other bible passages to draw our eyes back to Jesus - our only Saviour and exalted to the highest place
Jesus at the Centre - Daniel Short
In this special Youth and Young Adults service, Daniel reminds us that keeping Jesus at the centre and remembering His sacrifice is vital for all of our lives
What Does It Mean to Value What God Values? - Rob Nyhuis
In this thought - provoking message, Rob explores how a church's values reflect the heart of God and creates a culture that makes a difference in other people's lives.
Hope Bringing: Panel Discussion - Christian Bullen
Christian, Anthony and James share how we can bring God’s hope to a broken world through little acts of kindness, one person at a time
The Hope We Bring is Not Our Own - Bob Field
Bob leads us through Acts 10 and the extraordinary way God answered the centurion’s prayer, reminding us that God still uses His people to answer the prayers of those who earnestly seek Him, no matter where they are
Hope-Bringing - Simon Warrick
Sharing stories of hope and transformation, Simon encourages us not to give up but to challenge the world’s darkness with Jesus, the light of the world
A Hope-Bringing Church - Rob Nyhuis
Rob unpacks what it means to be shape our culture and impact our community with the hope of the gospel
Putting Love into Action: The Christian Call to Compassion - Cheryl McCallum
What does it mean to show God’s love in a world where many people are struggling, overlooked or forgotten? Cheryl explores why compassion is central to Christian life and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into action
Ambassadors for Christ - Michael Loke
Michael looks at Paul's letters to the Corinthians and Ephesians as he unpacks what it means to be ambassadors for Christ with a message of reconciliation for the world
The Message We Carry - Chris Yong
Through Jesus, God has reconciled us to Himself and entrusted us with the message of reconciliation, inviting every believer to actively participate in making Him known to the world
Ambassadors for Christ - Andrew Chisholm
Andrew explains our role as ambassadors for Christ in the nations in this special World Impact message
What Does It Mean to Be an Ambassador for Christ? - Jeff Hammond
In this dynamic message, Jeff explores the calling to represent God’s Kingdom with spiritual authority, the power of the Holy Spirit and a vision to reach the nations
Tarry Until You Are Endued With Power - Paul Zarb
Paul explains that the gifts of the Spirit are available to those who wait upon God with expectant anticipation. As we passionately seek Him, we can expect His presence & power to be poured out upon us
Three - Look What God Has Grown - Reuel Vun
In this anniversary message, Reuel celebrates how God has grown Melbourne City over the last three years and challenges us to keep making room for everyone He is planning to bring in
You're Weird - Sam Grimshaw
Sam takes a look at what it might look like for us to embrace our weirdness as Christians and how the Spirit might use this to bring people to faith
Send Our Best - Amanda Saenz
In this special message, Amanda thanks God for His guiding hand on the journey to Mornington, honouring both those who have been called to leave and those who have been called to stay
Deeper into the River - Liz Thong
In this message, Liz shares a powerful prophetic vision of the River of the Holy Spirit and invites us to surrender control, go deeper and be fully immersed in the presence, power and life of God through the Holy Spirit
Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Gurmit Gill
Gurmit unpacks the baptism and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, exploring fresh boldness, the gift of tongues, deeper prayer, and God's purposes
Holy Spirit - The God Who Heals - Godwin Shim
How should we pray when someone needs healing? In this message, Godwin explores what it means to partner with the Holy Spirit in prayer and trust God as we step out in faith
Power to Witness - Ben Warwick
Peter went from denying Jesus to boldly declaring His name. Ben explores how the Holy Spirit gives us power, not just for an encounter with God, but to become bold witnesses who carry the mission of Jesus into the world
The God Who Empowers - Dee Cockayne
Dee reflects upon the role of the Holy Spirit — not only to comfort, but to commission and empower us to become bold witnesses, discipling others and continuing the ministry of Jesus
The God Who Heals Us - Rob Nyhuis
Rob explores how the Spirit works in us to administer the gift of healing so that we might receive breakthrough
The God Who Heals and Delivers - Michael Loke
In this uplifting message, Michael points to our anointing by the Holy Spirit to learn from and follow Jesus – our Healer and Deliverer
Praying for Healing - Godwin Shim
In this practical message, Godwin breaks down the process of healing prayer into three steps and encourages us to turn to the divine healer as the only way to overcome our fear of failure, disappointment and inadequacy
Manifestations of the Spirit - Mike Grechko
Everybody is given spiritual gifts to use for the common good. But how do we recognise them and how do we use them? Mike looks at Romans 3 and I Corinthians 12 to learn what the bible says about spiritual gifts
Healing & Deliverance: Finding Freedom & Stepping In - Ann-Marie Thomas
Ann Marie leads the Casey family into a time of contemplation and reflection, surrendering to the Holy Spirit and stepping into His freedom
Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Gurmit Gill
Gurmit unpacks the baptism and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, exploring fresh boldness, the gift of tongues, deeper prayer, and God's purposes
Empowered by the Holy Spirit - Gurmit Gill
Discover the promise of the Holy Spirit, the power of spiritual language, the boldness of His presence and the empowerment to live on mission in this compelling message from Gurmit
The God Who Produces and Provides: The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Amy Lim
The Holy Spirit produces Christlike character through His fruit and provides Kingdom power through His gifts, equipping believers to live like Jesus
In Us & Through Us - The Fruit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Madeleine Sharp
In this authentic and practical message, Madeleine encourages us to embrace both the fruit and the gifting of the Holy Spirit
The God Who Produces and Provides - Samuel Maina
Do you ever ask yourself if you are doing enough? Samuel shifts our focus away from our human efforts and towards spiritual fruitfulness - experienced by those who stay connected to Jesus and are empowered by the Holy Spirit
Deliverance at the Feet of Jesus - Rob Nyhuis
What does spiritual deliverance look like? In this empowering message, Rob examines how faith, surrender, spiritual authority and the power of the Holy Spirit can lead to freedom and breakthrough
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
