What does God think of emotions? And does God have a design for our emotions?Von Lift Church

Our guest speakers answer a variety of questions people sent through for the morning.Von Lift Church

Psychologist Mandie Shean describes the different branches of our lives to explain flourishing, giving practical tips on how we can live a fruitful life.Von Lift Church

Sally Hewitt talks about grief and how it is a gift for us. She gives some handles on how we can process grief in our lives.Von Lift Church

Grant Dusting is a social researcher at McCrindle, and gives a presentation on the context we live in, and how it relates to flourishing.Von Lift Church

We have more time off work now than ever, yet we seem to be more exhausted and burnt out. Is it that we aren't resting, or that we don't know how to rest? We explore how Jesus calls us to rest and recharge in this message.Von Lift Church

Ps Bec shows us 3 characteristics of a good disciple through the life of Mary.Von Lift Church

What occupies you? What disciplines you have shows what masters you.Von Lift Church

One characteristic of a good disciple is that we allow God to regularly disillusion us.Von Lift Church

Dads are so important in our lives, and in a church family we also need men to play the role of spiritual fathers. How do we do that, and what does it look like?Von Lift Church

Grace speaks of more than just salvation. In fact, if we live as though God's grace only covers our salvation, we are living under "skim grace". So what is full-fat grace? And what does it mean for our lives?Von Lift Church

How do we maintain the fire of God in our lives? Jesus tells us that to enter the Kingdom, and to be great in the kingdom we need to turn and become like a child. What does this mean for us?Von Lift Church

The presence of God should be the focus of our faith. We should be fire chasers, not altar cleaners.Von Lift Church

Jesus calls us to pray "in His name", and that it will be done! How can we pray shamelessly audacious prayers in our lives?Von Lift Church

What if we're not called to simply take steps in our faith, but leaps? How do we step into new seasons that God is leading us into?Von Lift Church

How do we get to a place where we don't worry about money? When we base our finances on principles, not preferences. The Bible gives us 3 principles that we can base our relationship on finances on.Von Lift Church

We all need a fixed point to orient our lives. In this message we discuss the fixed points of atheism, polytheism, agnosticism and monotheism, and why Christianity is unique.Von Lift Church

How do we know the words of the Bible hasn't been changed over time? How do we know people haven't changed it to benefit themselves? And how do we know the Bible contains truth?Von Lift Church

Ps Nate and Bec answer questions you've put forward regarding relationships in our final installment of Stronger Together.Von Lift Church

"What is so precious about sex that we need to handle it with such care?" Maybe you have grown up hearing about the do's and don'ts of sex, but not a lot about God's heart for our sexuality. Ps Bec explores God's design for sex, and how we can steward our sexuality according to His design.Von Lift Church

Ps Phil and Sue unpack the levels of communication, and why conflict is necessary in relationships. Plus hear some helpful steps in resolving conflict. We then finish off with a short Q&A session.Von Lift Church

Do you know the terms and conditions of the marriage covenant? Do you want to build greater unity in your marriage? Ps Phil and Sue unpack how the Bible describes the marriage covenant, and essential steps to take in building "one flesh".Von Lift Church

The postponing of gratification has been linked with greater wellbeing. How does that link to how we do relationships? And how do we grow in this area in our lives?Von Lift Church

Friendships are an important part of our lives, with research indicating that the quality of friendships has an impact on our overall wellbeing. And the church community has the potential to be a strong community. Check out the message to find out why, and how.Von Lift Church

The day of Pentecost is the church's birthday! It is the day that, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the church came into being. So what are the 2 aims of the church? And how does Lift try to live them out?Von Lift Church

Why do mums matter? What role do their play in our homes and in society?Von Lift Church

We have spoken about the devastating impact of the voice of insecurity, so how do we silence it?Von Lift Church

The search for validation can derail your life. Check out the story of King Saul, who was set up to succeed, but his insecurity led to his rejection.Von Lift Church

The Bible tells us that we have been empowered to be builders in God's Kingdom. But what does that make us? Are we saviours? Or are we not good enough? How are we meant to live without becoming imposters?Von Lift Church

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In this message we hear from Ps Zac Gageler from Alpha!Von Lift Church

Check out why Easter means freedom for us, and Bec's testimony for her baptism!Von Lift Church

So after 3 weeks of going deeper in our understanding of the cross, how are we meant to live? We explore Jesus' words to deny ourselves and take up our cross.Von Lift Church

The cross accomplished 2 different things according to Scripture. In order to understand our salvation, both of these are equally important to grasp.Von Lift Church

In the second installment of the series, Ps Nate discusses what is so bad about sin. The issue here is that if Jesus' death was so catastrophic, then it was remedying something equally catastrophic - sin.Von Lift Church

Today we display crosses on our walls and as jewelry, and it might have contributed to the sense that the cross is quite normal. But the cross was anything but normal in Jesus' times. In fact the cross was downright scandalous. Note: this audio was re-recorded as the message recording didn't work.Von Lift Church

Sometimes it feels like when we're about to step into a new thing with God that the memories hit us hard. What are we to do about them?Von Lift Church

What does God's adoption of us accomplish? Is this a one-off event that simply changes everything?Von Lift Church

As Christians our identity is rooted "in Christ", but what does that mean? And what does that mean for our everyday lives?Von Lift Church

What really is faith? Or hope? And what does timidity have to do with faith?Von Lift Church

In life we can either let our past and our experiences define who we are, or we can allow God to give us a name change!Von Lift Church

Our word for 2024 is "unleashed", but are "leashes" always bad things? Ps Nate looks into the life of two different Sams in the Bible to compare their life stories in exploring this question.Von Lift Church

Antony shares his testimony of coming to know God's word as truth.Von Lift Church

Molly speaks on having a lifelong love of learning.Von Lift Church

Bec Gawel's testimony of learning about faith.Von Lift Church

What does it mean that we shouldn't take communion in an unworthy manner? Why does unity mean so much to God?Von Lift Church

We have so much because of Christ! In this message Ps Nate gives us 3 things we have because of Christ.Von Lift Church

How can we know that Jesus was truly man? And what does that mean for us today?Von Lift Church