Catalyst Baptist Church

Why do we keep doing the things we dont want to do and feel stuck in patterns we hate? Romans 7 shows us the surprising truth: the Christian life collapses under self‑effort, but comes alive under Spirit‑dependence. Join us as we discover how to stop trying and start trusting.

Whos really in charge of your life you, your habits, or Jesus? In this message from Romans 6, we discover a confronting truth: everyone serves someone. The freedom were chasing isnt found in having no masterits found in serving the right one. This talk will challenge you to ask whats shaping your decisions and invite you to experience the freedom Jesus offers.

Why do so many of us feel stuck in a rut in our habits, our emotions, even our faith? Is real change actually possible, or is this is just who I am the best we can hope for? Into that stuckness, God says, See, I am doing a new thing. What does that look like in real life? How does Romans 6 describe the kind of change God offers? Come and explore what it might mean for God to be doing a new thing in you.

Have you ever made a decision that had way bigger consequences than you expected? One decision and then ripple effect! What if life is shaped by decisions you didnt even make? Are we stuck with that life? Lets unpack that together this Sunday!

What if God isnt waiting for a better version of you? Easter shows He came for you at your worst. And Hes calling you home.

Life can feel like a pressure cooker And most of what we lean on doesnt last. This Sunday were exploring where real, lasting hope is foundand how it actually grows through the hardest seasons. Lets discover how you can find Hope When Life Hurts.

What does faith look like when life doesnt make sense? This Sunday we explore how trusting God changes everything even when it feels impossible. Come along or tune in online.

Sometimes life feels like were losing the game. The good news of Romans 3 is that Jesus doesnt just help us try harder, he gives us a completely new score. He transforms our story, turning failure into forgiveness, forgotten into friendship and fear into a future.

If self-improvement worked, wed all be fine by now. You can try harder. You can promise to do better. But what if effort isnt enough? Join us Sunday and discover the truth that transforms!

We dont live for approval but we definitely edit for it. This Sunday were talking about why and how to live freer. OR The pressure to look okay can quietly run your life. Theres a better way

In a world obsessed with calling others out, the Bible confronts our judging hearts and invites us to trade the gavel for open arms, becoming a community where the messy can meet Jesus. This message traces the journey from honest mess to surprising hope, revealing that the God who sees every secret also speaks a better final word over us in Christ: no condemnation, just relentless grace. Hope is stronger than our mess!

Do you ever look at the world around us, or even your own life, and think How in the world did we end up here? More importantly, Is there a way back? This Sunday, come and discover a principle of life that can literally give your future a whole new direction!

Exhausted by pressure, opinions, and trying to get it right? Youre not alone and theres good news. Join us this week as we kick off a new series Bless this Mess and discover why trying harder isnt working!

Most people dont really like change. When we hear change is coming the primary thing we want to know is how will this affect me? This week is Vision Sunday at Catalyst and we will be celebrating what God is already doing. Big announcement about Gods provision and direction for the future! Be there!

You cant live a healthy outer life with an unhealthy inner life. In this message, Jason Perkins shares his journey of discovering that neglecting your soul eventually costs you everything. Jesus invites us into a slower, deeper way of living, one shaped by silence, solitude, time with the Father, and a rhythm of rest. The Soulful Life is an invitation to stop pretending, slow down, and follow Jesus from the inside out.

We are really good at starting things and not finishing them! How are those new years resolutions going? Most of the time, that isn't a big deal, but when we're talking about 'living by faith' the stakes are a lot higher! This week, find out how you can be 'for real' when it comes to your faith!

Ever struggle to make lasting changes for the better in your life? We will get to the heart of the matter as we discover how real transformation happens from the inside out!

What if this year wasnt about fixing habits, but refocusing your heart? In this message, Are You For Real? Seek God First, we explore Jesus invitation in Matthew 6:2534 to live with a faith that is resolved, real, and deeply anchored in Him. As a new year begins, this sermon gently challenges us to ask who we are truly living for, to release our worry, and to trust Gods care by putting His Kingdom first in everyday life. Whether youre feeling strong in faith, drifting, or just curious about Jesus, this message offers hope, clarity, and practical encouragement to help you start the year centred on what matters most.

Ever wait for something that was suppose to be amazing and even life changing and when it finally showed up it didnt deliver? While we may be disappointed with those types of things Christmas is different! Find out how on Christmas day!

Have you ever waited for something so long that the waiting became part of your identity? Sometimes we live in the space between what God has said and what we see. This Sunday we will discover that God does some of His best work in the waiting!

What do you do when Gods promises feel real, but His timing feels wrong? Luke 2 shows an old man holding a baby who arrives too late to fix anythingand yet somehow, right on time to change everything. This message wrestles with the tension between our deadlines and Gods fullness of time, and asks whether the delay you hate might be the very place God plans to meet you.

Ever been disappointed by a broken promise? We all have! It can make us lose HOPE Christmas pulls us back to a hope that doesnt shift with circumstances. It invites us to anchor our lives to Someone unshakeable.

Welcome to JingleJam at Catalyst Baptist Church! Christmas is more than a season. Its the story of Gods love and hope for the world through Jesus. At Catalyst, we exist to multiply the hope of Jesus across our community and beyond, and were honoured youre part of this moment with us today. JingleJam is a fun, joy-filled Christmas celebration for all ages, packed with great music, creative moments, and a message of hope. Wherever you're watching, our heart is that you would experience the joy and meaning of Christmas in a fresh way!

Ever feel like youve messed up so badly that God must be done with you? This weeks message from our Even If series reminds us that our stumble is not our story Jesus is. Through Philippians 3, we discover that righteousness comes through Christ, not our performance, and that God is still transforming us day by day. If youve felt discouraged, stuck, or unworthy, this message will help you fix your eyes on Jesus, get back up, and keep moving forward in faith. Watch now and be encouraged God isnt finished with you, and the best is yet to come.

Most of us want our lives to matter. We want to know what were doing counts - that were making a difference. But how do we measure that? What if it didnt matter if you got the credit? This week we tackle the question What if I am unknown.

Winner, winnerchicken dinner! What happens when following Christs example lies in direct opposition to the worlds idea of success? Come this Sunday and find out how being humble can bring you greater joy and success in life than winning ever could.

Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? What if the hurts that we go through actually have value? Come this week as we investigate how we can make sense of the hurst we go through

Joy is easy when life goes wellbut what about when it doesnt? Life rarely goes according to planbut joy can hold you steady even then. In Philippians 1:111, Paul shows us that gratitude, confidence, and prayer can keep our hearts anchored in Christ no matter how hard life gets. When gratitude grows, confidence deepens, and prayer matures, joy becomes unshakableeven if life gets hard.

What if the hero youve been waiting for isnt found in the movies, but in the message of Jesus? We all love a good hero story but even the greatest heroes mess up. From Gideon to Samson, David to Deborah, each one had flaws and failures. So where do we turn when our world feels so broken, and when weve messed up too? In this message, The True Deliverer Jesus Is My Superhero, we wrap up our Ordinary Heroes series by discovering the One Hero who never fails. Jesus the Creator, the Saviour, the Superhero who stepped down from heaven to rescue us! Be encouraged as we explore how God uses ordinary, imperfect people and how He calls each of us to take our own Big Step of faith to admit, believe, and call on Him.

Have you ever done something and then immediately regretted it? Do you feel like you have failed once too many times? This Sunday we will explore how we recover from brokenness and failure. We will answer the question Is failure Final? Spoiler alert It isnt!

Our world loves heroes. From Marvel movies to sports stars, we celebrate people who step up and do something courageous. But what about you and me? You ever feel just ordinary? You just might be the kind of person God wants to use! God uses Ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This Sunday come and hear about a most unlikely super ordinary hero

Our world loves heroes. From Marvel movies to sports stars, we celebrate people who step up and do something courageous. But what about you and me? You ever feel just ordinary? You just might be the kind of person God wants to use! God uses Ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This Sunday come and hear about a most unlikely super ordinary hero

What does it take to be the kind of person that actually makes a difference in the world? Smarts? Looks? Wealth? What if it is as simple as taking a step? This Sunday, Pastor D will help us get beyond those things that hold us back from taking small steps that make a huge difference!

We all want to live a Life that Matters to leave a legacy. Your legacy is built by the small things you do every day. This Sunday at Catalyst get some tips on how you can live a life that matters!

We all see problems in the world and think Someone should do something about that! What is is that frustrates you or breaks your heart? What if you are the someone to do something about it? Join us Sunday as Pastor Stan kicks off a new sereis Make a Move!

We all love those mountain top moments in our lives. Weddings, graduations, birth of a grandchild, Essendon winning the Grand Final. What do we do when we come down from the mountain? Find out this week as we move from our mountain top experiences to a life in mission!

In a world obsessed with appearances, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper, authentic faith one that is built on a firm foundation. Drawing from Matthew 7:24-27, this sermon challenges us to move beyond surface-level religion and build lives that withstand the storms of life. Like a careful renovation exposing hidden termites, Jesus reveals whats fake and whats real in our faith. Are you merely hearing His words, or are you living them? Join us at Catalyst Baptist Church this Sunday as we explore how obedience not perfection holds us firm through every trial and transforms us into disciples who live kingdom truth from the inside out. Whether youre new in faith or looking to strengthen your foundation, discover how to build a life that lasts.

Are you living with real faith or just wearing a religious mask? This powerful message explores Jesus warning about false prophets, challenging us to examine the fruit of our lives and discover what it truly means to know Him.

Which way are you walking? Jesus said Hes THE way, not one of many. That may sound exclusive, but its open to anyone whos willing to follow. In a world chasing comfort and popularity, this message asks the real questions: Are you choosing whats easy or whats eternal? Following the crowd or following Christ? This isnt about religion... its about a life-changing decision.

Christianity has a reputation problem. When you ask the average person on the street what they think about the church, you will hear things like too judgmental, full of hypocrites, or out of touch. Why is that? Is it a fair assessment? This Sunday, we explore the difference between REAL Faith and RELIGION

Prayer isnt just an exercise in spiritual discipline but a call to boldly A-S-K. Jesus invites us to Ask, Seek and Knock to find grace and mercy when we need it most!

Have you ever started your day with a simple mishaplike a spilled cup of coffeethat spiraled into blame and frustration? Sometimes, its the little things that reveal how tightly we hold onto grudges. In this weeks message, well explore Jesus powerful teaching from Matthew 6:14-18, where He links forgiveness and prayer in a way thats both challenging and freeing.

Some of the most famous words Jesus ever spoke are found in what we call The Lords Prayer. If you struggle with prayer and the practical how to, you are in good company. Jesus' disciples did too. One day, they asked Jesus to teach them to pray. This week, we unpack Jesus' response to that request and how it can impact our lives!

Do you struggle with prayer? Do you say the words but feel like there is no connection? Do you wonder if God is listening? Lets explore this together as we kick off 21 days of prayer!

Money is an essential part of life. Without money, we dont have places to live, food to eat, and so on. Jesus talked about money more than almost anything else because He understood that it is central to life. This week, we are going to unpack what Jesus says about how we should view money

What are you really storing upstuff or something that lasts? This week in our Trust Fund series, were looking at what Jesus says in Matthew 6:1924 about treasure, trust, and the choice between keeping it all or giving it away. Well talk about how a generous life starts with a heart thats fully Gods, how to spot whats really most important to you, and some simple ways to let go of greed and live with generosity. Its not just about moneyits about where your heart is. No matter how much or little you have, this message will help you live with open hands and a bigger purpose.

We all like to be noticed. We all crave approval. Sometimes that can become our motive for doing good things or being generous. When that happens are we being generous really or is it about our approval addiction? Jesus has some thoughts on that and we will dive into this Sunday!

Some people are just hard to love. The loud ones. The rude ones. The ones who hurt you and act like youre the problem. How do we respond to these people? This week we will dive deep and see what Jesus says about dealing with difficult people.

What do you do when someone wrongs youfight back or rise above? In this message from Matthew 5:38-42, we explore Jesus' radical call to reject revenge and choose a better way. Its not about getting even. Its about growing stronger, wiser, and more like Him. Dont get evenget better.

We live in a world of fake news, disclaimers, and contracts! The questions we will wrestle with this week is Can I be trusted? Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? Is our Word important?