Goodlife Community Church

This week Nic brings us a message that helps us understand that we have authority over satan and power to withstand temptation only when we know where (and Whom) our significance comes from. Nic take us through Matthew 4:1-11 and looks at the three different temptations that Jesus faced

1. Hunger

2. Security

3. Power

We look at how Jesus dealt with those temptations and what can we learn from him.

Want to know more? Weekly teaching notes and discussion questions are available on the website link below for this message and others in this series. https://www.goodlife.org.au/kingskingdom-series

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This week we hear from the lovely Laura Berry, as she shares unpacks the story of John the Baptist and his unique ministry that prepared people's hearts and the one who Jesus called the greatest born of women.

Matthew 3:1-17 : Reading this chapter many questions come to mind: 

• Who is John? 
• Why is he preaching in the wilderness? 
• Why is he wearing camels’ hair and eating locusts? 
• How did the people feel when John called out the religious leaders? 
• Did everyone hear the voice of God and see the dove when Jesus was baptised?

So as this year begins, ask yourself: What is God asking me to be obedient in during 2026? ---

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As we step into 2026, the future feels uncertain. New beginnings often bring anxiety about the unknown, leaving us with a choice: will we respond with faith or fear?

In Matthew 2:13–23, we see the contrast between Joseph’s faithful obedience and Herod’s fearful need for control. Through Matthew’s fulfilment themes, Jesus is revealed as the true Messiah, bringing a New Exodus, ending exile, and coming for the lost. This ancient story invites us to trust God’s character and step into obedience, even when the path ahead is unclear.

As this year begins, ask yourself: What is God asking me to be obedient in during 2026?

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This Advent we are journeying through the book of Matthew, his gospel in particular highlights how Jesus is the fulfilment of the old testament prophecies of the Messiah. This week our guest speaker Julie Palin, bring us a deep dive into the story of the three wise men. Who were they, who is the King of the Jews and what can we learn from comparing the response of Herod and the Magi to signs of Jesus' arrival.

 

11:45 Sermon starts

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This Advent we are journeying through the book of Matthew, his gospel in particular highlights how Jesus is the fulfilment of the old testament prophecies of the Messiah. This week V looks at the story of Mary and Joesph and we find that hope does not always arrive in the way we expect, or look like we think it should. Sometimes the Lord has to train us to see His blessing and favour as it truly is, rather than a worldly perception of blessing and favour.

7:40 The message begins

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We’re not defined by our worst moments – we are completely imperfect yet incompletely perfected, thanks to Jesus ... the Messiah. He can put everything right and make beauty from our ashes. This week we take a look at the genealogy of Jesus and you'll be amazed at what we can learn! This Advent we are journeying through the book of Matthew, his gospel in particular highlights how Jesus is the fulfilment of the old testament prophecies of the Messiah.

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This Advent we are journeying through the book of Matthew, his gospel in particular highlights how Jesus is the fulfilment of the old testament prophecies of the Messiah. This week Joren gives us a fantastic introduction as he reflects on the time between the old and new testaments, a season of waiting on God and how we remain in the waiting for the final fulfilment on Jesus' return. Joren asks us, are we waiting well and shares wisdom to secure our anchor of hope in Jesus.

4:15 The message begins

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This message concludes our deep dive into the book of James. Nic calls us to be open to the power of Jesus community. Being the people that God has called us to be, living in the spirit of truth, walking together with a desire to be more like Jesus.

 

Follow along each week of the GRIT series:

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Our annual Thanksgiving celebration was a special one this year as we celebrated 25 years since the opening of Goodlife Community Centre. We had three speakers who shared different perspectives of God's goodness, provision, purposes and unique calling for Goodlife.

 

What is: Stephen Jeffs

What was: our founding pastor Doug Drinnan

What will be: Nic Gilmour

 

2:28 Stephen Jeffs 16:58 Doug Drinnan 32:10 Nic Gilmour

 

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This week V Gilmour brings us an wisdom and encouragement to enhance our prayer lives. When the children of God pray, God shows up. The invisible reality of His presence is revealed. Our prayers make God visible to the world.

 

Follow along each week of the GRIT series:

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🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links.

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