Hillsong Church - Brisbane Downtown

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.

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. What is being fought for and how can we overcome? 1. Battle for what’s true → Belt of Truth 2. Battle for your heart → Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Battle for your peace → Shoes of Peace 4. Battle of the unseen → Shield of Faith 5. Battle for your mind → Helmet of Salvation 6. Battle for your Word → Sword of the Spirit & Prayer

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. Books reference by Alistair: 1. NOT YET MARRIED The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating MARSHALL SEGAL 2. MARRIAGE 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs To Make PAUL DAVID

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 message from our special Christmas Eve service 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 message from our special Christmas Eve service 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.

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.

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.