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New Life In Jesus - Jesus + Nothing Part III
November 09, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 14 MB" Good intentions and earnest effort are not enough. Only Jesus can make an otherwise futile life productive." - Charles R. Swindoll Do you know what is right? Do you know what is wrong? We tend to know what we should and shouldn't do, however why does it so often seem that something is still missing? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us why perspective makes all the difference as to why we do what we do, and to its effectiveness. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/event...
Jesus Is Enough - Jesus + Nothing Part II
November 02, 2019 13:00 - 36 minutes - 12.8 MB"Until Jesus is enough for you, no person or thing will ever be." Steven Furtick We are constantly told that we need more, need to be better; that we are not enough. And it's true. But what if it's not about us being enough, but about how we choose to respond to one who is enough for us all? Listen as Deb Glassford shares with us why no add-ons, upgrades, or value adds can ever improve on a relationship that is truly enough. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/5097434
Jesus Above All - Jesus + Nothing Part I
October 19, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 13.6 MB"In vain people busy themselves with finding any good of man’s own in his will. For any mixture of the power of freewill that men strive to mingle with God’s grace is nothing but a corruption of grace. It is just as if one were to dilute wine with muddy, bitter water."- John Calvin Who takes top billing in your daily life? Is your life a show for others, in a futile attempt to create a favourable legacy for yourself in your community? Or is it a constant demonstration of God's grace, even t...
Rest
October 12, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 14.8 MB“In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him…that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him – totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.” – Chuck Swindoll When was the last time you gave yourself entirely to the discipline of rest? Listen as Keith Todd from the Bethany Healing Foundation shares with us why rest is so importan...
Persevere
September 28, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 12.6 MB"Faith is not defined by our perfection, it is defined by our perseverance" - Daniel Neuhaus Stick it out, work through it, don't give up. We are all told to keep going when the going gets tough, but it's not quite that easy is it? How can we persevere when we just don't have it in us to keep going in our own strength? Listen as Steve Hill shares with us how we can keep going in those situations where everything in us tells us to quit. Sermon notes unavailable this week.
Loved by Jesus | Sent by Jesus | Love like Jesus
September 21, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 11.6 MBIt is all about Jesus. This Sunday we take a moment to explore the ethos of YCBC. We are loved by Jesus, we are sent by Jesus and we seek to love like Jesus loved. Discover notes for this message here http://bible.com/events/694138 To find out more about us visit ycbc.church
Unwavering - Kings of Judah Part VII
September 14, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 15 MBWhat does it look like to have an unwavering faith in God? Listen to this weeks message as we explore the life of King Josiah who removed false worship, restored the temple and returned to God's word. This is the final message in our Kings of Judah series. Notes for this message can be found at https://my.bible.com/events/689573 For more details visit www.ycbc.church/
A Greater Power - Kings of Judah Part VI
September 07, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 12.5 MBAre you prepared for battle? Listen to this weeks message as Deb Glassford unpacks the story of King Hezekiah and how we can be prepared, persistent, strong and courageous in the face of the battles of life and the attacks of the enemy because we have a greater power with us than is against us. Notes for this message can be found at https://my.bible.com/events/685263 For more information visit www.ycbc.church
The Lord is Faithful - Kings of Judah Part V
August 31, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 15.9 MBHave you ever felt like there is no hope left? Does it seem like God has left you and your story? Does it seem like God has gone silent? In this weeks message we explore dark days for Judah and reflect on what is true in the midst of our own dark days in life. Find notes at https://my.bible.com/events/681086 For more info visit www.ycbc.church
Our Eyes Are Upon You - Kings of Judah Part IV
August 24, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat should we do when we don't Know what to do? We have all had moments in life that have overwhelmed us and left us without answers or a way forward. In this message we explore what we should do when when we don't know what to do. Find notes for this sermon at https://my.bible.com/events/677053 To find out more about YCBC visit www.ycbc.church
The Persecuted Church - Guest Tim Reid from Open Doors Australia
August 17, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 15.8 MBIn a challenging yet inspirational message, Tim Reid from Open Doors Australis shares stories form the persecuted church and about how God is working in the midst of difficult circumstances to advance the good news of Jesus Christ. To support the work of Open Doors visit www.opendoors.org.au For more information about YCBC visit www.ycbc.church
Finishing Well - Kings of Judah Part III
August 10, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat traps do we need to avoid in order to finish well in life and faith? This week we explore the life of King Asa, who was a faithful king who failed to finish well. His life can serve as a warning for us of some of the pitfalls and traps that can prevent us from finishing well. Don't let comfort lead to complacency. Don't let blessing develop into pride. Don't let disappointment evolve into bitterness. Sermon notes available at: https://my.bible.com/events/668840 For more info...
This is the Lord's doing - Kings of Judah Part II
August 03, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MBDoes the Lord sometimes lead us into hard places? Can God only use us when we are at our best? This week we explore the story of King Rehoboam and discover that God can use even our foolishness to bring about his plans and that God can use hard things to develop good things in us. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/664572 For more details visit www.ycbc.church/
What would you ask for? - Kings of Judah Part I
July 27, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat would you ask for if you were given a blank cheque form God? Would you ask for the circumstances around you to change or for something to change within you? This week we begin a new series in the book of 2 Chronicles exploring the lives of the Kings of Judah who followed in the footsteps of David. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/660715 For more details visit hwww.ycbc.church/
Half Time Huddle
July 20, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this message, Pastor Nick Barber shares three encouragements for the second half of 2019. Keep the vision God sized. Keep our giving faith filled. Keep choosing to plug in. Find out more about us at www.YCBC.church
Serve - Culture Code Part VI
July 06, 2019 14:00 - 44 minutes - 15.4 MB" To serve you only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love." - Martin Luther King Do we love to serve? Or do we love the glory that comes from serving? Why are we so overwhelmingly interested in 'what's in it for me'? Listen as pastor Nick Barber shares why true service is not about likes on Facebook or Instagram. How can you serve? And more importantly, how will you? Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/649073 Find out more about us at www.YCBC.church
Forgive - Culture Code Part V
June 29, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 17.2 MB"Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn't make you weak; it sets you free." - Dave Willis Forgiveness is not an easy task. We sometimes like to think that there are exceptions to forgiveness. People that are beyond being forgiven. But is that true? Aren't we called to forgive as God forgave us through an unimaginable sacrifice? Listen as Steve Hill calls us into an attitude of forgiveness that transcends our pre-conceived exceptions. Unfortunately...
Unity - Culture Code Part IV
June 22, 2019 14:00 - 24 minutes - 8.55 MB"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling We love to be united with one another. Community makes us stronger, happier, healthier. But are we striving for true unity? Or just glorified uniformity? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber encourages us to pursue a spirit of true unity as His Church. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/642069
In The Midst
June 15, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 17.2 MB"How completely satisfying to turn from our limitations to a God who has none." -A.W. Tozer We pray for revival in our churches, in our towns, in our country. But what steps are we taking to see that revival start? Listen as David Nathan encourages us that revival starts in our personal relationships. Who are you investing in? Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/637516
Life Is Meaningful
June 08, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 14.4 MB“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ?Fyodor Dostoyevsky So often, life feels like a coincidental colision of circumstance. But is life really as meaningless as it sometimes feels? Or have we just forgotten what the true meaning of life is? Listen as Ron Barber shares with us how we can rediscover how truly meaningful life is intended to be. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/633817
Encourage - Culture Code Part III
June 01, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 10.5 MB"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." - John Holmes Why is encouraging others so important? And why is it important that we take on that responsibility? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us why we should limit our encouragement of others to only the days ending with 'Y'. Sermon notes available at https://www.bible.com/events/629680
Honour - Culture Code Part II
May 25, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutes - 13.2 MB"It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognise each other, to learn to see the other and honour him for what he is." - Hermann Hesse We often value others based on what we feel others value in us. If honour is measured by the value placed on us, which value do we use to decide who is worthy of our honour? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber explains why choosing to honour people is more than just responding to their social, financial, or worldly value. Sermon notes available at...
Love - Culture Code Part I
May 18, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB"You can always give without loving, but you can never love without giving." - Amy Carmichael Love is more than an emotion. It is a choice. It is a call to acceptance, action, and affection. What do you understand love to be? Could it mean more? Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/621848
Being A Mum Is...
May 11, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 12.2 MB"Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation." - Robert A Heinlein Do you truly understand what it is to be a mother? What value do we place on ourselves as mothers, or on the mothers in our lives? Listen as Deb Glassford shares with us the true design for motherhood, and why we are all called to celebrate motherhood, both in our own lives, and the lives of the ones we love.
Step In To Worship
May 04, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 17.3 MB“Worship has been misunderstood as something that arises from a feeling which ‘comes upon you,’ but it is vital that we understand that it is rooted in a conscious act of the will, to serve and obey the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Graham Kendrick What is worship to you? Is it an expression of an emotional state? Or is it a statement of faith and gratitude for our God? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares why worship is more than just an emotional response. Will you choose to worship, no matter t...
The Power Of The Resurrection - Easter 2019 Part III
April 20, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 12.2 MB“The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection did not take place, then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, then Christ is God and the Christian faith is absolute truth.” - Henry M. Morris What will you believe? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares why the resurrection is not only the cornerstone of our faith, but also the hope of a broken, dying world.
The Triumph Of The Cross - Easter 2019 Part II
April 13, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 10.4 MB"The cross was two pieces of dead wood; and a helpless, unresisting Man was nailed to it; yet it was mightier than the world, and triumphed, and will ever triumph over it." - Augustus William Hare What was achieved by the cross? What does this moment really mean for us as a people of God? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us what was truly triumphed over on that cross. Sermon notes unfortunately unavailable this week.
The Triumph Of The Cross - Easter 2019 Part II
April 13, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 10.4 MB"The cross was two pieces of dead wood; and a helpless, unresisting Man was nailed to it; yet it was mightier than the world, and triumphed, and will ever triumph over it." - Augustus William Hare What was achieved by the cross? What does this moment really mean for us as a people of God? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us what was truly triumphed over on that cross. Sermon notes unfortunately unavailable this week.
Lost And Without Hope - Easter 2019 Part I
April 06, 2019 13:00 - 51 seconds - 466 KB“There is no love without hope, no hope without love, and neither love nor hope without faith.” — Saint Augustine So many of us feel lost, hopeless, powerless. But what if being lost and hopeless is just a stepping stone to an identity you never knew you had? Due to technical issues, we have been unable to record this message. If you have questions you would like to discuss, please jump on our website at www.ycbc.church and send us a message.
No Matter What - Holding Nothing Back Part IV
March 23, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 14 MB"Even when God seemed to have abandoned me, he was watching. Even when he seemed indifferent to my suffering, he was watching. And when I was beyond all hope of saving, he gave me rest. Then he gave me a sign to continue my journey." - Yann Martel How often do you offer conditional worship (if you do x, I'll worship you with y). But should true love, commitment, relationship, and worship be conditional? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us the story of three men who chose to worship...
No Matter Where - Holding Nothing Back Part III
March 16, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes - 17.6 MB“The Church must be seen as the company of pilgrims on the way to the end of the world and the ends of the earth.” — Lesslie Newbigin Walking out into the unknown in terrifying. Not knowing what comes next makes us all uncomfortable. But why? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us why it's not just about where we're going, but rather about who we are going there with. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/583812
No Turning Back - Holding Nothing Back Part II
March 09, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 13.1 MB“Don’t look back and ask, Why? Look ahead and ask, Why not?” - Neil Patel Most of us have worked hard for what we have. How would you feel, being asked to leave everything behind to follow someone? What keeps you distracted from moving forward in your relationship with Jesus? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us why it might just be time for a BBQ. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/579385
No Cost Too High - Holding Nothing Back Part I
March 02, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 13.3 MB"Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have" - Billy Graham What are you holding onto? Are you truly following Jesus? Or have you held onto parts of your life that you think Jesus doesn't mind about? What would discipleship look like if you gave everything? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us what the cost of following Jesus truly is; and why it is eternally worth it. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/575231
Build Your Life Upon The Rock - The Sermon On The Mount Part VIII
February 23, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 12.5 MB"It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time." - David Allan Coe Storms come, and storms go. But will you stand? And what will you stand on? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us just how important it is to build your life on an unmoving foundation. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/570981
What Kind Of Fruit Is On The Tree - The Sermon On The Mount Part VII
February 16, 2019 13:00 - 32 minutes - 11.3 MB"Beware of false information; it is more dangerous than ignorance" - George Bernard Shaw We live in a world full of false knowledge, or 'Fake News', as some may call it. How many times have you believed a half truth. For most of us, it is an almost daily occurence. Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us the words of Jesus and encourages us to test that which we hear, and put our trust in He who will never let us down. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/566764
Ask, Seek, Knock, and Enter In - The Sermon On The Mount Part VI
February 09, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MB"Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God." - William Carey What do we expect of God? Do we often question why the doors don't open for us, even though we don't knock on them? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares why asking, seeking, and knocking, is directly related to what you receive and find, and what doors are opened to you. Sermon Notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/562727
Planks And Specks - The Sermon On The Mount Part V
February 02, 2019 13:00 - 51 seconds - 466 KB"Many people who quote Jesus saying, “Judge not, lest you be judged…” use it to judge others for judging. That can’t be what Jesus had in mind in the Sermon on the Mount." - Kevin Halloran Judgement and hypocrisy are remarkably common aspects to today's society. Jesus, however, teaches us why these things cannot, and are not able to be reconciled to a relationship with the living God. Unfortunately, we have no recording for this week, due to a technical failure. However, sermon notes can s...
Laurie Nathan - Summer Series 2019
January 05, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MB“The preaching that this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ.” — D.L. Moody This January, we will take time to hear the stories of the goodness of God through the eyes of people just like you and I. Listen as Lawrence Nathan shares what he has learnt during over 70 years of walking side by side with Jesus, and what we may be able to learn from his story. Sermon notes are not available for this week.
Christmas Day - Christmas 2018 Part IV
December 24, 2018 13:00 - 26 minutes - 9.35 MBChoice is an important part of life. The choices we make define the life we will have. So what do you do with the offer of Jesus? Do you invite Him in to live on the outskirts of your life so that you can say you have him there? Or is He central to your life? Is He the point around which all else turns? Jesus offers us more than we will ever know. And what we do with that offer will directly affect what He can do in us. If you're the innkeeper, where will you invite Jesus to stay?
Escape To Egypt - Christmas 2018 Part III
December 22, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 12 MB"The Saviour knows how it feels to be a refugee - He was one" - Patrick Kearon It's a challenging story, knowing that Jesus and His family were refugees, fleeing violence in a land where they were not considered to be worthwhile. Do we believe that God's plan for us is as good and certain as it was when Jesus was born? Listen as Deb Glassford shares with us some of the lesser known facts about this story that make it so amazing. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/538994
Wise Men - Christmas 2018 Part II
December 15, 2018 13:00 - 28 minutes - 9.85 MB"But I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles To fall down at your door" - The Proclaimers How far would you go to worship at the feet of Jesus? Listen as Nick Barber explores why the story of the wise men is so much more important than the value we often give it. Sermon Notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/530998
The Birth Of Jesus - Christmas 2018 Part I
December 08, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 12.3 MB"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6, NIV Shakespeare asked us "what's in a name". But names are important, even more so when they are testament to the legacy one is being born into. Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us the amazing, world changing birth of Jesus, and just what power can be in a name. Se...
From Death To Life
December 01, 2018 13:00 - 50 minutes - 17.7 MB*Trigger warning - Includes detailed cancer story* "The circumstances of life, or the promises of God... On which are you standing?" - Max Lucado Listen as Steve Hill shares his story of going through bladder cancer, and the unlikely hope and encouragement that has come out of that devastating circumstance.
All In - Vision Sunday 2018
November 24, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 18.6 MB"...the true value of an offering isn't measured by how much we give. It's measured by how much we keep... By definition, a sacrifice must involve sacrifice..." - Mark Batterson What does it look like for us to be 'All In' for Jesus? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber challenges us with the vision of 2019 being the year of choosing the difficult path of being all in, and going all out for Jesus. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/518918
What Are You Worried About - The Sermon On The Mount Part IV
November 10, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 14.6 MBI would not give one moment of heaven for all the joy and riches of the world. - Martin Luther We are inclined to want to plan for the future. To secure ourselves with money, housing, stuff. But what should we truly treasure? Are we investing in a bigger car, a better house? Or in that which pays dividends far beyond this life? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us the true value of a treasure that is out of this world. Sermon notes available at http://bible.com/events/511608
Things Done In Secret - The Sermon On The Mount Part III
November 03, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 15.2 MB"God’s greatest reward goes to those who serve without expectation of reward." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf Most of us love to serve. Most of us also love to be recognised for that service. Why do you serve? And whose eyes are you hoping will see? Listen as Pastor Nick Barber explains why our motives may be just as important as our acts of service. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/507952
You Have Heard It Said - The Sermon On The Mount Part II
October 27, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 19 MB"It's more important to be righteous than to be right" - Lauryn Hill Righteousness is often looked upon as an external thing. It is the way we act, the way we look, the things we say. But what if external righteousness was only a shadow of the righteousness we have inside? Listen below as Pastor Nick Barber shares the one simple commandment that will help us attain inner righteousness. Sermon notes available at https://my.bible.com/events/503771
#blessed - The Sermon On The Mount Part I
October 20, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 18.9 MBIf we search #blessed on Facebook or Instagram, it can open our eyes to what people truly consider being blessed. 'I am blessed' is something that we hear time and time again during our lives. But what type of blessings are we chasing? Do we want to be blessed according to the world's standards, or are we brave enough to pursue blessing the way Jesus shows us how? Listen below as Pastor Nick Barber shares with us that blessing from God is so much bigger than a hashtag. Sermon notes avail...
Contagious Skin To Contagious Story
October 06, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes - 17 MB"Sometimes God redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past, so it doesn't become their future." - Jon Acuff We all feel like the leper sometimes. That we are isolated, alone, rejected. Have you let God turn your weakness and rejection into a contagious story that overflows into others' lives? Listen as Pastor Deb Stanley encourages us to pursue a faith that is not only exciting, but contagious.
He Is Risen - Face To Face With God Part VI
September 29, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 13.4 MBThe practice of resurrection is an intentional, deliberate decision to believe and participate in resurrection life, life out of death, life that trumps death, life that is the last word, Jesus life. -Eugene Peterson The resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal point of the gospels. It is on this event that our faith rests. Is it just a story to you, or is it the point on which all aspects of our lives rest? What then should we respond with? Listen as Steve Hill shares with us the five respo...