Beyond Understanding: Finding Strength in the Depths of Christ's Love | 5/7/26

In this deeply personal message from Ephesians 3:14-21, guest preacher and elder of the church Jonny Lilley opens up about a 20-year battle with depression and the moment he learned to stop pushing God away and start being rooted and grounded in Christ's love. Walking through Paul's prayer for the church, Jonny unpacks what it means for Christ to truly "dwell" in our hearts — not as a one-time decision, but as an ongoing, active process of making Him at home. Using vivid illustrations, from the breathtaking imagery of Revelation's holy city to a story about excavating a deeply rooted palm tree, Jonny explores how being firmly grounded in Christ gives us strength to face life's hardest seasons. He shares candidly about recent struggles, stepping away from work, seeking prayer and healing, and learning to rewire negative thought patterns, all while pointing back to the surpassing power of the Holy Spirit at work within us. This sermon is a raw, honest call to stop hiding struggles in isolation, get vulnerable within community, and tap into the strength, hope, and purpose that come from truly dwelling with Jesus. flbc.org.au