Humility Must Be Stronger Than Pride

Humility Must Be Stronger Than Pride

Relate Church

Series: The Beautiful Resistance
Week 3

During World War II, pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was grieved by the German church’s compromise with the Nazi regime—a betrayal that distorted the gospel’s witness. In response, he helped spark an underground network of churches committed to training disciples and renewing the Church in the face of cultural collapse. In a conversation with a skeptical friend, Bonhoeffer said, "What we do in here must be more powerful than what they do out there." This declaration underscored his belief that the Church's commitment to Christ must be stronger than the prevailing cultural forces.

In our cultural moment - marked by confusion, shallow pursuits, and pressure to conform - Jesus invites us into a beautiful resistance. Not fuelled by fear or outrage but joy, energized by the transformative life of His Kingdom. This is a compelling, bold vision of a deeply rooted faith that doesn't retreat, but renews. A resistance that isn’t reactive but redemptive. This is a conversation about our call to be the Church that stands against the tide, beautifully.

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Brandon Donnery

Creating a Culture of Honour

Creating a Culture of Honour

Relate Church

Series: The Beautiful Resistance
Week 2

During World War II, pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was grieved by the German church’s compromise with the Nazi regime—a betrayal that distorted the gospel’s witness. In response, he helped spark an underground network of churches committed to training disciples and renewing the Church in the face of cultural collapse. In a conversation with a skeptical friend, Bonhoeffer said, "What we do in here must be more powerful than what they do out there." This declaration underscored his belief that the Church's commitment to Christ must be stronger than the prevailing cultural forces.

In our cultural moment - marked by confusion, shallow pursuits, and pressure to conform - Jesus invites us into a beautiful resistance. Not fuelled by fear or outrage but joy, energized by the transformative life of His Kingdom. This is a compelling, bold vision of a deeply rooted faith that doesn't retreat, but renews. A resistance that isn’t reactive but redemptive. This is a conversation about our call to be the Church that stands against the tide, beautifully.

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Helen Burns

Worship Must Be Stronger Than Idolatry

Worship Must Be Stronger Than Idolatry

Relate Church

Series: The Beautiful Resistance
Week 1

During World War II, pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was grieved by the German church’s compromise with the Nazi regime—a betrayal that distorted the gospel’s witness. In response, he helped spark an underground network of churches committed to training disciples and renewing the Church in the face of cultural collapse. In a conversation with a skeptical friend, Bonhoeffer said, "What we do in here must be more powerful than what they do out there." This declaration underscored his belief that the Church's commitment to Christ must be stronger than the prevailing cultural forces.

In our cultural moment - marked by confusion, shallow pursuits, and pressure to conform - Jesus invites us into a beautiful resistance. Not fuelled by fear or outrage but joy, energized by the transformative life of His Kingdom. This is a compelling, bold vision of a deeply rooted faith that doesn't retreat, but renews. A resistance that isn’t reactive but redemptive. This is a conversation about our call to be the Church that stands against the tide, beautifully.

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Angela Doell

Be Generous to the Poor

Be Generous to the Poor

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Series: The Generosity Practice
Week 4

Jesus’ teachings on money and generosity directly clash with the cultural narrative - especially the idea that happiness comes from having more. Instead, He points us to the joyful practice of giving as a way to experience abundance.  This series isn’t just about finances—it’s about participating in the inner life of God himself - the most generous being in all the universe. 

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor John Burns

Leave it Better Than You Found It

Leave it Better Than You Found It

Relate Church

Series: The Generosity Practice
Week 3

Jesus’ teachings on money and generosity directly clash with the cultural narrative - especially the idea that happiness comes from having more. Instead, He points us to the joyful practice of giving as a way to experience abundance.  This series isn’t just about finances—it’s about participating in the inner life of God himself - the most generous being in all the universe. 

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Angela Doell

Enough Is Enough

Enough is Enough

Relate Church

Series: The Generosity Practice
Week 2

Jesus’ teachings on money and generosity directly clash with the cultural narrative - especially the idea that happiness comes from having more. Instead, He points us to the joyful practice of giving as a way to experience abundance.  This series isn’t just about finances—it’s about participating in the inner life of God himself - the most generous being in all the universe. 

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Angela Doell

A Joy-Filled Minority Report

A Joy-Filled Minority Report

Relate Church

Series: The Generosity Practice
Week 1

Jesus’ teachings on money and generosity directly clash with the cultural narrative - especially the idea that happiness comes from having more. Instead, He points us to the joyful practice of giving as a way to experience abundance.  This series isn’t just about finances—it’s about participating in the inner life of God himself - the most generous being in all the universe. 

📣 SPEAKER: Pastor Brandon Donnery

Resurrection People

Resurrection People

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Resurrection People

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell

Easter 2025

Easter 2025

Relate Church

Easter Sunday

There was a an incredible turnaround that happened 2000 years ago in a tomb. It’s the reason we’re here today, celebrating along with billions of people around the world.

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell

The Little Fox of Pride

The Little Fox of Pride

Relate Church

Series: Little Foxes 🦊
Week 5

It’s not always the big threats that drain our joy and connection in life - it’s small, unnoticed habits and distractions that sneakily cause destruction over time. The Lenten season is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives to fully embrace the resurrection life of Jesus, and so this series will lead us in dealing with some of the ‘little foxes’ that, if left to run wild, cause real damage to our flourishing relationship with God and with others.

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell

The Little Fox of Obligation

The Little Fox of Obligation

Relate Church

Series: Little Foxes 🦊
Week 4

It’s not always the big threats that drain our joy and connection in life - it’s small, unnoticed habits and distractions that sneakily cause destruction over time. The Lenten season is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives to fully embrace the resurrection life of Jesus, and so this series will lead us in dealing with some of the ‘little foxes’ that, if left to run wild, cause real damage to our flourishing relationship with God and with others.

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell

All Together Sunday

All Together Sunday

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📣 SPEAKER Brandon Donnery

The Little Fox of Comparison

The Little Fox of Comparison

Relate Church

Series: Little Foxes 🦊
Week 3

It’s not always the big threats that drain our joy and connection in life - it’s small, unnoticed habits and distractions that sneakily cause destruction over time. The Lenten season is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives to fully embrace the resurrection life of Jesus, and so this series will lead us in dealing with some of the ‘little foxes’ that, if left to run wild, cause real damage to our flourishing relationship with God and with others.

📣 SPEAKER Helen Burns

The Little Fox of Offence

The Little Fox of Offence

Relate Church

Series: Little Foxes 🦊
Week 2

It’s not always the big threats that drain our joy and connection in life - it’s small, unnoticed habits and distractions that sneakily cause destruction over time. The Lenten season is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives to fully embrace the resurrection life of Jesus, and so this series will lead us in dealing with some of the ‘little foxes’ that, if left to run wild, cause real damage to our flourishing relationship with God and with others.

📣 SPEAKER John Burns

Little Foxes 🦊

Little Foxes

Relate Church

Series: Little Foxes 🦊
Week 1

It’s not always the big threats that drain our joy and connection in life - it’s small, unnoticed habits and distractions that sneakily cause destruction over time. The Lenten season is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives to fully embrace the resurrection life of Jesus, and so this series will lead us in dealing with some of the ‘little foxes’ that, if left to run wild, cause real damage to our flourishing relationship with God and with others.

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell

A Colony Of Heaven

A Colony Of Heaven

Relate Church

Series: Story Line - God's Story, My Life.
Week 7

Connecting your Sunday faith with Monday life can be challenging. This teaching will help you see how God’s storyline through time and Scripture shapes your own story, making everyday life more meaningful. It’s an invitation to understand Jesus and his work in fresh ways and respond practically and creatively in your everyday life. It’s a call to live with confidence and purpose — whether you're caring for children, closing a deal, teaching a class, or cooking a meal.

📣 SPEAKER Angela Doell