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FLBC Sermons
by Forest Lake Baptist Church
We upload our sermons weekly so that you can listen to them anytime!
Episodes
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Formation, Not Just Information: Raising a Flourishing Family | 16/8/26
What does it look like to raise a flourishing family in a world with no absolutes? In this message from Ephesians 6:1-4, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's household code for children and fathers — exploring the weight of the words "obey" and "honor," and why Paul addressing children directly was radical...
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Challenging Preconceptions About Ephesians 5 | 9/8/26
Ephesians Chapter 5 contains probably the most controversial passage in the whole letter — one that's been manipulated, abused, and caused real pain for many people. In this significant sermon, Pastor Mark walks through six surprises in Ephesians 5:21–33, working through what the word "submit"...
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Children of Light in a Dark World | 2/8/26
Continuing the sermon series through Ephesians, Pastor Seb unpacks Ephesians 5:1-20 and asks a simple but searching question: what does the way you walk say about who you are? Drawing on Paul's call to be "imitators of God as beloved children," this message pushes back against a false gospel of...
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Church: Are You Attending or Connecting? | 26/7/26
What does authentic Christian community actually look like — and why does it matter more than good preaching, good facilities, or good programs? In this message from Ephesians 4:17–32, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's call to "take off the former self" and "put on the new self," using the striking…
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Chaplain Sunday: God's Kingdom in Our Schools | 19/7/26
WATCH STEPH'S STORY: https://vimeo.com/1171669254?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci On Chaplain Sunday, school chappie Jeff Thomson, who has served in chaplaincy for over 28 years, shares what it looks like to bring FLBC's focus for this year ,"Your Kingdom Come", into Australia's schools. Drawing on…
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Keeping the Unity: Living as One Body in Ephesians 4 | 12/7/26
In this sermon, continuing the series through Ephesians, Pastor Seb unpacks Ephesians 4:1-16 and what it means to "live a life worthy of the calling" believers have received. Drawing on his experience coaching a kids' football team (the Bandicoots), Seb explores three practical marks of Christian...
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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…
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Are You Living Like a Prisoner or an Heir? | 28/6/28
What happens when a barrier that once excluded you is torn down completely? In this episode, Pastor Mark unpacks Ephesians 3:1–13, exploring the mystery the Apostle Paul says has now been revealed: that Gentiles — once "without hope and without God" — are made co-heirs, members of the same body,...
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Identity, Foundation, Role: What It Means to Be the Church | 21/6/26
What makes the church more than just another organisation or social group? In this week's episode, Pastor Seb opens up Ephesians 2:19–22 to explore three transformative truths about what it means to be the church: our identity as members of God's household, our foundation in Jesus Christ as the...
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The Peace That Circumstances Can't Give You | 14/6/26
What does it really mean to have peace — and why do so many Christians feel like they've been ripped off when they can't find it? In this message from Ephesians 2:11–18, Pastor Mark walks through three powerful phrases — so then, but now, so that — to show how the gospel has torn down every wall…
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But God: Grace, Mercy, and the Love That Saves Us | 7/6/26
What does salvation actually mean — and does it look the way the world tells us it should? In this powerful message from Ephesians 2:1–10, Pastor Melanie Wetzel unpacks three transformative truths about salvation: our sinfulness, God's radical grace, and the good works we're called to walk in.…
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Eyes of the Heart: Experiencing the Hope We've Been Called To | 31/5/26
In this sermon from Ephesians 1:15–23, Riley Langlands opens up Paul's sweeping, breathless prayer for the church at Ephesus — and asks what it means for us today. Drawing on the Greek distinction between 'gnosis' (knowing facts about Jesus) and 'epignosis' (experiencing him personally), Riley...
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Pentecost Sunday: Understanding the Holy Spirit's Promise in Your Life | 24/5/26
What does it really mean to belong to God? In this Pentecost Sunday message from Ephesians 1:11–14, Pastor Mark unpacks three powerful truths about every believer's identity: you are claimed, sealed, and guaranteed. Drawing from the trading language of ancient Ephesus, he shows how God the Father...
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Living Gladly: Sinking into the Love of God | 17/5/26
What truly defines you — your city, your job, your social media presence? Or is it something bigger? In this week's message, Pastor Mark opens Ephesians 1 and unpacks the little word that changes everything: "in". Repeated throughout Paul's letter more than any other word, "in Christ" is the...
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Mother's Day Message: How God Protects, Pushes, and Provides | 10/5/26
Did you know the Bible describes God using the image of a mother eagle? In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Mark unpacks a stunning passage from Deuteronomy 32 — part of the ancient Song of Moses — to reveal three ways God cares for His people: He protects, He pushes, and He provides. From...
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The Garden of Your Mind: How to Think Like a Follower of Jesus | 3/5/26
What does it actually look like to love God with all your mind? In this practical and encouraging message from Mark 12, Pastor Seb explores the greatest commandment through the lens of gardening — and shows us that a healthy mind before God requires two ongoing habits: feeding and weeding.…
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Embodied Faith: Why God Cares About More Than Just Your Soul | 26/4/26
What does it really mean to love God with all your strength? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into the original Hebrew and Greek behind one of the most familiar passages in the Bible — the Shema — and uncovers something the modern Western church has largely overlooked: God cares deeply about…
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Restless Until We Rest in Him: Identity, the Soul, and the Kingdom of God | 19/4/26
Who are you — really? Not your job title, your relationships, or your achievements, but who you actually are? In this message, Pastor Mark digs into what the Bible truly means by "soul" — the Hebrew word nefesh — and why your answer to that question changes everything. Drawing from Psalm 42 and…
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The Obvious, The Overflow & The Outward — What Competes for Your Heart? | 12/4/26
What does it actually mean to love God — and how do you know if you're doing it? In this message, Pastor Mark kicks off a four-part series on the Greatest Commandment: loving the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. Drawing from Mark 12, Pastor Mark unpacks the Greek…
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It Is Finished: A Good Friday Sermon | 3/4/26
In this sermon, Pastor Seb unpacks what Jesus actually completed at Calvary, drawing from John 19:28-30 to show that the finished work of Christ means eternal life, restored relationship with God, and freedom from guilt and shame. This isn't just history — it's a message for anyone who has ever...
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Faithfulness, Fear, and the Parable of the Talents - A Compassion Sunday Message | 29/3/26
Watch the videos mentioned in this sermon: 1st Video: vimeo.com/254259997 2nd Video: vimeo.com/254617156 In this powerful Compassion Sunday message, guest speaker Michael Keeffe opens up the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25 and challenges us to stop underestimating what God has placed in…
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The Ten Bridesmaids: What It Really Means to Be Ready for Jesus | 22/3/26
In this powerful message from Matthew 25:1-13, Pastor Mark explores the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids — the only Kingdom parable in Jesus' teaching that is future-looking, set during the final week of Jesus' life as tension builds toward the cross. What does it really mean to be ready for the...
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All Are Invited: What the Wedding Banquet Parable Says About the Kingdom of God | 15/3/26
In this message from Matthew 22:1–14, Pastor Mark unpacks the Parable of the Wedding Banquet as a sweeping picture of salvation history — from God's promise to Abraham, to the rejection of Jesus by the religious elite, to the extraordinary invitation thrown open to all people. Exploring what it...
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Stop Comparing, Start Thanking: A Sermon on Grace and Gratitude | 8/3/26
Have you ever felt like life was unfair — that someone else got what you deserved? In this powerful sermon on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20), Pastor Seb unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging and countercultural teachings: the last will be first, and the first will be…
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Forgive and Forget? What the Bible Really Says About Forgiveness | 1/3/26
What does it really mean to forgive? In this episode, Kids and Families Coordinator Mel Wetzel unpacks the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35) as part of our ongoing Kingdom Parables series. Mel tackles one of Christianity's most misunderstood concepts, exploring the difference...
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The Kingdom Is Now: What Jesus Really Meant by the Net | 22/2/26
What does a fishing net have to do with your life right now? In this powerful message from Matthew 13, Pastor Mark unpacks the Parable of the Dragnet — and challenges the common misconception that God's Kingdom is only a future hope. Discover why the Kingdom of God is a present reality, what it...
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The Seed and the Soil: Trusting God with the Potential He's Placed in You | 15/2/26
What if the greatest thing God is asking of you is already in your pocket? In this powerful sermon from Mark 4, guest speaker Pastor Susan Elsmore unpacks the Parable of the Growing Seed to reveal how God works quietly, steadily, and miraculously — long before anyone notices the fruit. Through...
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The Cost and Worth of Following Jesus: Hidden Treasure, Priceless Kingdom | 8/2/26
In this powerful sermon on Matthew 13:44-46, Pastor Seb challenges us to examine what it truly means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Using the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, he explores the tension between cheap grace and costly discipleship—a concept made real...
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Tiny Seeds, Mighty Trees: Growing God's Kingdom in Everyday Life | 25/1/26
In this inspiring message from Pastor Mark, discover how God takes the smallest moments and transforms them into something eternally significant. Through Jesus' parable of the mustard seed from Matthew 13:31-32, explore how the Kingdom of God grows from humble beginnings into a movement that...
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The Harvest is Coming: Jesus' First Kingdom Parable | 18/1/26
Join Pastor Mark as we launch our new sermon series "Your Kingdom Come" with a powerful message from Matthew 13:24-30, the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. In this sermon Mark unpacks Jesus' stark teaching about the kingdom of God, revealing that there are only two types of people in the…
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Finishing Well: Running Your Race with Purpose and Faith | 11/1/26
In this powerful farewell sermon, Pastor Ruth reflects on what it means to finish well in every season of life as she transitions into retirement after serving on the pastoral team. Drawing from Psalm 92 and the example of Caleb, she challenges listeners of all ages to continue growing…
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Lord Send Revival: Crying Out for Breakthrough in 2026 | 4/1/26
In a world bombarded by news of death and despair, Pastor Mark delivers a powerful message from the book of Habakkuk about crying out for revival in our generation. This sermon challenges listeners to move beyond despondency and embrace the reality that the same God who performed miracles...
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When God's Love Doesn't Look Like We Expected: Jesus and Psalm 118 | 28/12/25
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Geoff Eggins explores Psalm 118, one of the most quoted psalms in the New Testament and a song that has been sung for thousands of years. Discover how this ancient psalm points directly to Jesus as the rejected cornerstone who became the foundation of everything....
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Prince of Peace - Christmas Series Part 4 | Christmas Day 2025
In this powerful Christmas Day sermon, the fourth and final message in our Christmas series, Pastor Seb explores Isaiah 9:6 and Jesus' title as the Prince of Peace. Discover how Jesus brings peace in three transformative ways: peace with God through reconciliation, peace of God that sustains us...
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Everlasting Father - Christmas Series Part 3 | 21/12/25
In part three of our Christmas series on Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Ruth explores what it means that Jesus is our "Everlasting Father" - a title that reveals his tender, compassionate, and unchanging care for us. Drawing from Psalm 103 and the context of Isaiah's prophecy 700 years before Christ's birth,...
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Mighty God - Christmas Series Part 2 | 14/12/25
In part two of our Christmas Series, Pastor Seb explores the profound title "Mighty God" from Isaiah 9:6, challenging our understanding of true power and strength. While the ancient Israelites expected a warrior-messiah who would physically defeat their oppressors—someone like David's mighty men...
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Wonderful Counsellor - Christmas Series Part 1 | 7/12/25
Join Mel Wetzel, our Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator, as we kick off our Christmas series exploring the prophetic names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. In this first instalment, discover what it means that Jesus is our "Wonderful Counsellor." Recorded during our Kids Takeover service, this...
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The Voices We Listen To and the Words We Speak | 30/11/25
In this powerful Foster Care Sunday message, Rex Rigby shares his remarkable journey from a struggling child who couldn't read or write to becoming the first Indigenous head of a denomination in Australia. Through raw honesty about growing up with malnutrition, dyslexia, and feelings of…
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Gathered to Scatter: Fruitfulness on the Frontline #5 | 23/11/25
Join us for the fifth and final sermon of our Fruitfulness on the Frontline series, in which Pastor Mark explores the vital rhythm of Christian life: gathering together and scattering to our frontlines. Drawing from Hebrews 10, he unpacks three essential "let us" statements—let us draw near in...
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Being Salt and Light, United in Christ: Fruitfulness on the Frontline #4 | 16/11/25
In this fourth sermon of our Fruitfulness on the Frontline series, Pastor Ruth explores the powerful truth of "whoever we are" - that we make a difference not only because of what we do, but because of whose we are. Drawing from Ephesians 2, this message reminds us that we are God's masterpiece,...
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No More Sacred vs Secular: Fruitfulness on the Frontline #3 | 9/11/25
In this third instalment of our Fruitfulness on the Frontline series, Pastor Mark explores Colossians 3:17-24 and the powerful truth that God cares about whatever you do—whether you're parenting, teaching, working in healthcare, or even running at Parkrun. This sermon challenges the false divide...
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Extraordinary Things in Ordinary Places: Fruitfulness on the Frontline #2 | 2/11/25
In this second sermon of our Fruitfulness on the Frontline series, Pastor Seb challenges us to slow down enough to notice what God is doing around us. Drawing from Mark 5:21-34, we explore how Jesus ministered to people in unexpected places—on crowded beaches and busy streets—even in the midst of...
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Whatever, Whoever, Wherever: Introducing Fruitfulness on the Frontline | 26/10/25
Join us for the first sermon in our five-week Fruitfulness on the Frontline series, based on 1 Peter 1:1-2. Discover how you are both "gathered" as God's chosen people and "scattered" as missionaries in your everyday life. This message challenges the consumer mindset in church and reveals that…
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Jonah Series Part 4: Nobody Is Too Far Gone | 19/10/25
In this final instalment of our Jonah Series, youth ministry intern Jonah explores one of the most challenging aspects of the prophet's story: his anger at God's mercy. After Nineveh's miraculous repentance, Jonah responds with rage instead of celebration, revealing a heart consumed by…
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Jonah Series Part 3: When God Uses Our Obedience | 12/10/25
In part 3 of our 4-part Jonah Series, Pastor Seb explores Jonah chapter 3 and the powerful truth that God is the God of second chances—and third, and fourth. After running from God's call and being vomited up by a giant fish, Jonah finally obeys and delivers what might be the worst sermon ever...
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Jonah Series Part 2: Praising a Patient God in the Darkness | 5/10/25
In this awesome second instalment of our 4-part Jonah Series, our Children's Ministry Coordinator Mel takes us deep into Jonah chapter 2, exploring what happens when we finally stop running from God. From the belly of a fish at the bottom of the ocean, Jonah teaches us about prayer, repentance…
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Jonah Series Part 1: The God Who Sends | 28/9/25
Welcome to Part 1 of our 4-part Jonah Series! What happens when God calls you to do something you absolutely don't want to do? In this powerful opening sermon, Pastor Mark explores the story of the reluctant prophet who tried to run as far away from God's presence as possible. Discover how God...
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Four Lessons from Faith and Football | 21/9/25
Join Pastor Mark as he draws striking parallels between football and the Christian life in this engaging sermon from Hebrews 12:1-2. Discover four compelling reasons why life is like football: it's best done as a team, it takes discipline through daily choices, it's played within God's…
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The Prodigal Father: Understanding God's Lavish Grace | 7/9/25
Join Wayne George as he delivers a powerful Father's Day message exploring the true heart of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Speaking just weeks after losing his own father, Wayne shifts our focus from the wayward son to the lavish, seeking love of the father. Discover how God's grace doesn't…
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No Solo Christians: Why Faith Requires Community | 31/8/25
Pastor Mark concludes our Authentic Faith series with a powerful message on authentic faith that will challenge how you view Christian community. In this final episode from James 5:13-20, discover why there's no such thing as a "solo Christian" and how authentic faith requires us to do life...
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