Hillsong Church - Brisbane Downtown

How does a city actually get renewed? Emma traces the breath of God from Genesis through Pentecost, and shows that it was never about better politics or programs. It's about ordinary people, filled with His Holy Spirit, sent into ordinary places. Your workplace, your school run, your local cafe. The presence of God doesn't stay in the room when the service ends. He goes wherever his people go. Monday matters.

The Holy Spirit is the least talked about part of the Trinity, and the most misunderstood. Robert unpacks what it means to have real fellowship with him, using the same image Jesus gave Nicodemus: the wind. Powerful. Invisible. Mysterious. Vital. Whatever you're facing, the wind and the fire of the Holy Spirit will always lead you home.

LEADERSHIP BY REORDER & REORIENTATION by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

What's still buried in your closet? Alistair unpacks the story of Achan in Joshua 7 and shows what happens when we cover up sin instead of dealing with it at the root, and how one person's hidden choices can ripple out further than we think. Secret sins never stay private. But the good news is there's always mercy, and God is not finished with us yet.

Two messages, one theme straight from the Sermon on the Mount. Chantal unpacks what it means to be salt cellars, carrying flavour into every space we're in, and why staying close to Christ is what keeps us from losing our saltiness. Then Whitney picks up the thread with light. The nearer we draw to Jesus, the brighter his light shines through us, and it's never meant to point to us. It's meant to point to him. Salt that doesn't lose its flavour. Light that doesn't stay hidden. That's the call.

LEADERSHIP SEVEN STANDARDS FOR LEADERS by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Whose son are you? Three times in one chapter, that question gets asked about David, and in Hebrew, repetition means one thing: pay attention. This message unpacks what it means to live as sons and daughters who carry the character of God into the world, as Elohim the creator, El Shaddai the almighty, and Jehovah Jireh the provider. Not just Christians who love the Lord and are going to Heaven, but Sons who take territory here on earth. Whose are you?

What do you do when you haven't heard God's voice but you have to move anyway? Alistair unpacks the difference between faith as motivation and faith as something birthed in hope, built on the concrete character of God. You don't need a perfect decision. You just need to trust His character before you understand His plan, bring your doubts to Him instead of away from Him, and remember that His silence is not His absence.

Twelve spies. One promised land. Two completely different reports. Chris Mendez unpacks the story of Caleb and Joshua and shows us that the problem is never what we are facing. It is how we are interpreting what we are facing. Win the battle of perspective, step into the power of agreement, and cultivate a different spirit. Because when we align ourselves with God, there is no telling what He can do.

Good is not good enough. Alistair unpacks the story of the rich young ruler and asks a question that cuts deeper than most of us want to go.. are we building our lives on goodness, or on God? There's a difference between being a good person and being a godly one. And that difference is everything when it comes to reaching a city that needs Jesus.

THEOLOGY: SEX...CAN'T THINK OF A GREAT TITLE by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Ps Phil reminded us that radical generosity is an invitation to participate in a bigger world. The Macedonian church gave not because they had much, but because they carried a deep conviction that Jesus had a mission - and nothing mattered more! “The world of the generous gets larger and larger.” Proverbs 11:24

LEADERSHIP: BUILDING LEADERS by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Pride shares her journey from sitting by the door at scripture union to walking with God across continents, and what it means to stay in continual conversation with him, even in the silence. Then Chris unpacks what church actually means (hint: it's not the building) and shares story after story of how community has carried him through every season, the hard ones and the good ones. Two messages, one heart: keep talking to God, and be the church for someone else.

Jesus didn't just stand outside Lazarus' tomb. He was sent there. Jaden unpacks this story of and shows what it looks like for us to be sent too: with purpose, with power, and to people. There's a Lazarus in your life waiting for someone to send word to Jesus. God doesn't call qualified people. He qualifies the called.

LEADERSHIP- LEAD, LIVE & ENDURE IN DIFFICULT TIMES by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Are we willing to break through obstacles to bring people to Jesus, or are we letting religious protocol stand in the way? Alistair unpacks the powerful story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, highlighting the bold faith of the four friends who tore through a ceiling to get their friend to the feet of Christ. He challenges us with three vital mandates for the modern church: carry the burdens of others, create access to Jesus, and always choose people over protocol. It’s time to step out of comfortable Christianity, turn our personal scars into a powerful testimony, and become the true hands and feet of Jesus to our city.

Are we feasting on God’s best or settling for spiritual fast food? Alistair unpacks three major traps found in Luke 14: our comfort, our convenience, and our compromises. He challenges us to step out of comfortable Christianity and stop treating Jesus as an optional add-on to our lives. We cannot let momentary distractions destroy our eternal destiny. It's time to stop swapping the banquet for a bargain bucket, deepen our roots, and take the gospel to the streets.

Have we given up on the church, or do we still see its unstoppable power? Today, we dive into the beautiful, messy, and enduring reality of God’s house. Even in the face of disappointment, Jesus is still building His church, and it's far greater than an institution—it's a family. You cannot fulfill the full purpose of God if you aren't connected to the body. It’s time to let go of past hurts, embrace the tension that creates beautiful music together, and fall in love with the church all over again.

What do you do when the situation looks completely dead? Jasmine unpacks Ezekiel 37 to show us how God breathes life into our driest valleys through holy conversations, holy confessions, and holy collaboration. She challenges us to move from passive observation to active partnership with the Holy Spirit. Words have power, and our impossible situations are just waiting for a life-giving prophecy. It’s time to start speaking truth and see a radical move of God in our families, workplaces, and cities.

LEADERSHIP: CRITICS & NEGATIVITY by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Are we just seeking a spiritual experience, or are we actually living on mission? Lee Burns unpacks the true purpose of Pentecost, challenging us to embrace two distinct moves of the Holy Spirit: the miracle of everyday benevolence and the miracle of supernatural power. He reminds us that the Spirit's empowerment isn't meant to stay in the upper room—it is meant to flow out to a hurting world. “If God can get it to us, the Holy Spirit will get it through us.” It’s time to shift from self-preservation to radical generosity, step out in faith, and become the miracle someone else has been praying for.

Are we letting the Holy Spirit flow through our lives, or just building pretty, empty riverbanks? Mike unpacks three defining snapshots of Pentecost in Acts 2: the inclusiveness, the authority, and the accessibility of the Spirit. He challenges us to move from passive belief to active surrender. Just because God's power is available doesn't mean it's automatic. It's time to step out in faith, receive His divine empowerment, and let the river run again.

A COHESIVE CHURCH: LESSONS FROM THE HOSPITAL by Hillsong Church - Brisbane City

Are we living as carriers of true peace, or just trying to manage our anxiety in a chaotic world? In this message, Senior Pastor Phil Dooley unpacks the profound meaning behind Jesus' greeting, Shalom Elohim in John 20, exploring the crucial difference between temporary worldly peace and permanent Godly peace. He challenges us to stop equating worry with caring, and to move from a life of exhausted self-reliance to one of deep trust. Anxiety says it all depends on us, but true peace reminds us that God is the source. It's time to release control, normalize calm, and become a people of peace.

Who are you, really? Richard Vanderkolk unpacks how easily we mislabel ourselves based on our past, our pain, or our performance. He challenges us to ditch the endless pursuit of worldly acceptance and root our identity entirely in who God says we are. "No matter how high we climb this hierarchy, we can never reach who we are in Christ." It's time to tear off the world's old labels and live fully from our unshakable identity as co-heirs with Christ.

Are we sitting on the sidelines while God moves, or are we daring to jump in? Sloane unpacks the healing of the lame man in Acts 3, revealing that miracles are more than just moments, they are signposts. He challenges us to see how every miracle points upward to Jesus, forward to a restored world, and inward to the deep transformation of our hearts. Don't let past disappointment dictate your future opportunity. It's time to leave the skepticism behind, get out of our seats, and expect the miraculous.

What does 42 years of ministry teach you? Steve Kelly shares seven life lessons — and unpacks four of them in depth: pursue excellence, know the power of a good report, stay interruptible, and develop an unoffendable spirit. Simple. Practical. And the kind of wisdom that changes how we show up everywhere we go.

What if the giant we're facing doesn't have the authority we've given it? Crystal brings a faith-stirring message about miracles, mountains, and what happens when we stop admiring the impossible and start speaking to it. Giants still fall. Mountains still move. And the God who healed then is the same God who heals now.

Are we walking out our calling or just carrying the label? Alistair unpacks three types of people in Luke 9: the comfortable, the procrastinator, and the one who keeps looking back. And challenges us to move from superficial faith to sacrificial living. Excuses are just a polite way of saying no to God. It's time to go in our strength, our gifting, and our calling.

The narrow road is unknown, uncertain, and unpopular. But it's the one that leads to real life. Lucinda shares six moments from her own journey where God asked the same question, and challenges us with it today. Will you walk a road less travelled? Because the people who change the world usually do.

What's standing between us and where God is calling us? Alistair unpacks the story of Gideon and Moses to show how our excuses reveal our evasions, and why regrets are just the repeated fruit of refusal. We're not called because we're qualified. We're called because He goes with us. It's time to stop making excuses and step into what God has already placed in our hands.

Hola, bienvenido al Podcast de Hillsong Brisbane City. ¡Qué alegría que estés aquí! Este mensaje fue compartido en nuestro servicio especial en español, parte de la familia de Hillsong Brisbane City. Si quieres ser parte de nuestra comunidad, nos reunimos todos los viernes a las 7pm y los domingos a las 10am; con interpretación al español disponible los domingos. Esperar es difícil. Pero ¿y si la temporada que queremos que pase rápido es en realidad la que nos está formando? Jennifer nos lleva a través del camino de Israel en el desierto y comparte cuatro cosas prácticas que podemos hacer mientras esperamos en Dios. Alabar, rendirse, confiar en el proceso y perseverar. Si Él abrió el Mar Rojo, puede con lo que tú estás esperando hoy.

Stuck in sin, stuck in hurt, stuck in religion, stuck in life; sound familiar? Paul takes Mark chapter 2 and unpacks why stuck people can't help stuck people, and what it actually looks like to break through for someone who can't break through for themselves. Four guys. One rooftop. One paralysed man. And a Jesus who is in the house and willing. Whatever we're carrying, it's time to get unstuck.

The curtain tore. And everything changed. Phil Dooley unpacks three moments from Mark 15 that happened in the instant Jesus died: and why they still change everything for us today. The cross said keep out. The resurrection says come on in. Expect the unexpected.

Interest rates, rising costs, and a low hum of anxiety. Sound familiar? Alistair digs into the book of Judges to show how fear has always been used to shrink God's people, and why it doesn't have to work on you. You are not a just-in-case Christian. You are a just-is grace Christian. Stop letting fuelled fear steal your donkey, and start crying Hosanna.

What if the answer to financial pressure was already in the Bible? Andre unpacks the parable of talents and asks three simple questions: how many talents has God given you, what are you doing with them, and does God actually want you to live in abundance? Listen in to find out more. And note that the talent he's given you is worth more than you think.

What happens when you chase the wrong voice for long enough? Lucas shares his story of growing up in ministry, chasing fame, and losing himself, and what it looked like to find his way back to Christ. You are a new creation. You are chosen, royal, and set apart. And the moment you put Jesus first, everything changes. This is a message about finding your new voice.

Following Jesus will disrupt our life. But that's the point. Pete unpacks what it looks like to move from comfortable Christianity to the redemptive edge, the place where Jesus actually lived, and where a hurting world is waiting. There is a city out there who needs Jesus. And God has positioned us right in the middle of it. Time to do something.

Prophecy isn't just for the person on the stage. It's for you. Tina Brown from Hillsong College breaks down eight practical tools to help you hear from God and encourage the people around you with confidence. You don't need a fancy word. You just need a loving heart and the courage to step out. The rain is coming, and God wants to pour it out through you.

What does it actually cost to say yes to Jesus? Jessica Koulianos brings a raw, honest message about surrender, first love, and what it means to stop performing Christianity and start walking with God for real. He's not looking for perfection. He's looking for the hungry ones. And right now, he's pruning his bride back to the one thing that matters: Him.

Hey, welcome to the Hillsong Brisbane City Podcast. So glad you're here. Who are we, really? Alistair uses the world of Alice in Wonderland to unpack the four voices constantly competing to shape your identity: the pressure to perform, the lie of relativism, cultural chaos, and the fear of being cancelled. Here's the thing: our identity isn't something you build. It's something you've been given. We are salt. We are light. And the world needs us to stop chasing rabbit holes and start living like we know it.

Hey, welcome to the Hillsong Brisbane City Podcast! We're so glad you're here. What if you've already been given something far more valuable than you realise? Andrew Midson unpacks the word "holy" and why so many of us are treating something sacred like it's ordinary. You are not common. You are set apart. And the way you live should look different because of it. Three practical challenges: holy habits, holy relationships, and holy eyes. Stop trying to earn what you've already been given.

What if the miracle you're waiting for starts with what's already in your hands? Alistair digs into Mark 8 and draws a powerful parallel to Brisbane's own postcode: 4000. This city is hungry, and the church is called to feed it. Two takeaways: miracles start with participation, not perfection, and there's an urgency to be the light our city needs. You are not insignificant. Bring your loaves. Bring your fish. Let's feed the 4000.

We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.

WATCH the full Mission presentation on YouTube including the stories and testimonies of God’s goodness here: https://youtu.be/ORtzarFUs_E?si=Nyw5uW15xBAT1J7Y We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.

We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.

We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.

We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.

We hope this weeks message stirs your faith, speaks to your heart, and encourages you right where you are.