Mark Conner

What does it really mean to live a good life? Drawing on Jesus' promise of 'life to the full', this final message invites us beyond the isolation of our culture to a life of genuine connection and community. Visit wwwmarkconner.com.au for more information

What does it really mean to live a good life? Drawing on Jesus' promise of 'life to the full', this message invites us beyond the burden of religious performance to a life of true freedom and joy. 

What does it really mean to live a good life? Drawing on Jesus’ promise of 'life to the full', this message invites us beyond the mere pursuit of pleasure to a life of deeper meaning and purpose. 

What does it really mean to live a good life? Drawing on Jesus’ promise of 'life to the full', this message invites us beyond the consumerism of our culture to a life of gratitude and contentment. 

What does it really mean to live a good life? In this message, Mark Conner explores Jesus’ promise of life to the full, inviting us beyond surface ideas of happiness and success into a deeper way of living shaped by joy, gratitude, purpose, freedom, and connection. Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information. 

In this practical and encouraging message, Mark Conner explores the different seasons of life and how God works in each one. Whether you’re facing a winter of waiting, a spring of new beginnings, a summer of hard work, or an autumn of harvest, this message will help you recognise your season and respond with wisdom, faith, and hope. Be sure to get a copy of Mark's new book 'Everyday Experiences of the Divine', which includes a chapter on 'Seasons'. Visit https://markconner.com.au/books/ for details. This message was given at Bayside Church on the 14th December 2025.

Many men don’t naturally see themselves as ‘leaders,’ but God has called each of us to live a life of positive influence — at home, at work, at church, and in our communities. In this practical and inspiring message, given at a recent Bayside Church men's event, Mark Conner challenges and encourages the men to step up and lead with fresh vision, courage, and purpose.

In this message, Mark Conner unpacks powerful lessons from Paul’s shipwreck (as recorded in Acts 27) about how to trust God through life’s storms and how to find faith, peace, and clarity when everything feels out of control.  This message was given at Bayside Church on the 24th August 2025. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

In this encouraging and practical message, Mark Conner unpacks key principles for cultivating a lifestyle of generosity — one that blesses others and brings lasting joy to the giver. This message was given at Bayside Church on the 6th July 2025.

This message is a powerful call to re-centre our lives around the one thing that matters most — LOVE — not as a feeling, but as a daily, transformative way of living that reflects the heart of Jesus in every relationship. This message was given at Bayside Church on the 15th June 2025.

The spiritual life is very much like a journey. When on a journey it helps to have a map and a guide. In this insightful message, Mark Conner explains the various stages that people of faith often navigate through.  This message was given at CityLife Church on the 1st June 2025. Visit www.markconner.com.au/journey for a message summary and reflection/discussion questions.

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking message, Mark Conner explores the meaning of the greatest love of all — selfless, sacrificial love. Drawing powerful insights from the lives honoured on ANZAC Day, he invites us to reflect on how such love can shape and inspire our own lives. This message was given at Bayside Church on Sunday, 27th April 2025.

In this insightful and practical message, Mark Conner draw insights from the teaching of Jesus about genuine worship. This message was given at Berwick Church of Christ on Sunday, 22nd September 2024.

In this message, Mark Conner draws lessons from the health and growth of the church in Jerusalem as recorded in Acts 6, showing how all followers of Jesus have the potential to be significant contributors, and even leaders, to God’s work in the world.  This message was given at Bayside Church on Sunday, 16th February 2025.

In this timely message, Mark Conner offers practical insights and actionable steps to help you prepare for the upcoming new year, empowering you to make it your best year yet.  This message was given at Bayside Church on Sunday, 1st December 2024. Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information.

In this final message about everyday experiences of the Divine (given at Bayside Church on 6th October 2024), Mark Conner shares about the power of our dreams and how God can speak to us through them. 

In this special Father’s Day message given recently at Bayside Church, Mark Conner shares a number of reflections about fatherhood then looks at God as a loving parent, drawing lessons for parents today and for enhancing all of our relationships.  Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information. 

In this message, given recently at Life Solution Church's 16th anniversary, Mark Conner looks at several key characteristics of thriving churches. 

In this informative message, Mark Conner speaks about learning to see what God is doing and saying in the world around us. He includes many practical examples illustrating how we can grow in awareness and attentiveness to the Divine. 

In this inspiring message, Mark Conner speaks about the importance of listening to God and hearing his voice. This message includes lessons from the prophet Habakkuk about adopting a prophetic posture plus practical insights for learning to discern God's voice from the many other voices in our lives. 

In this informative message, Mark Conner speaks about how the sacred word can be a place where we experience God speaking to us and with us. This message includes a detailed overview as to how we got our Bible and how we can benefit most from it, including reading it as a regular spiritual practice.  Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information. 

In this inspiring message, Mark Conner speaks about the centrality of spiritual experience to the Christian life, showing how the God that is beyond us, close to us, and within us, can be encountered in the ordinary aspects of our daily life. This message was given at Bayside Church in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 18th February 2024. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

In this practical message, given at Bayside Church on 10th December 2023, Mark Conner discusses the important topic of us and our work. This is the final part of a 5-part series called THRIVE.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

In this message, given at Bayside Church in Melbourne in October 2023, Mark Conner continues his series on keys to thriving in life. Today he looks at the importance of relationships with other people, with a specific focus on handling criticism, conflict, and confrontation. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

In this message, given at Bayside Church in Melbourne in July 2023, Mark Conner continues his series on keys to thriving in life. Today he looks at the important relationship we have with ourselves. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Wise people are open to and welcome feedback. That’s how they learn and grow. What about you? For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Learning to be appropriately assertive is an important part of relational intelligence.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

There are various levels or circles of friendships. As we choose to reach out and be friendly with new acquaintances, the potential of developing more close friendships emerges.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Conflicts and disagreements are inevitable. Learning the art of a genuine apology is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Everyone needs and thrives on encouragement. Think about who you can encourage today.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Every one of us desires and needs acceptance. Giving that gift to other people, regardless of who they are, is a key ingredient in building healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Everyone gets angry from time to time. The key thing is what we do with our angry emotions. Learning to control and manage our anger is vital for healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Every relationship, team, or group has an atmosphere. It describes what it feels like to be in that space. By being aware of our own moods, we can ensure that we make a positive contribution to every environment we are a part of.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Trust is the glue in any relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares a number of things we can do to build trust. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

People hurt and offend us all the time. Learning to forgive releases a healing process inside of us, ensuring that bitterness doesn’t become poison in our own souls. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Learning to 'speak the truth in love' is an essential skill in every relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares insights about confronting in a constructing manner. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Learning to communicate love to the special people in our world in a language they understand is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

The level of openness in a relationship determines the level of closeness. Authenticity is attractive and helps build strong friendships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Empathy is learning to 'feel with' someone else - seeing life from their perspective. It is seeking to understand before being understood and it is vital to healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of and control our moods, as well as learn to get along with a large variety of people. In the workplace, it is twice as important as technical skills and IQ. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Good listening is vital for all relationships. By eliminating bad listening habits and developing good listening habits all of our relationships can improve. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

In this motivating message, given recently at Bayside Church, Mark Conner explores the importance of us knowing and living out our 'calling' in order to thrive in life and ministry. Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information

As we begin this new year, Mark Conner shares how that ‘thriving' in life, rather than just ‘surviving', begins with our relationship with God. This message was recorded for Bayside Church early in January 2023.

In this practical message, given recently at LifeGate Church in Glen Waverley, Mark Conner speaks about the importance of protecting the unity of the church and how each member can be an active contributor towards that goal. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au 

Did you know that it's more important to manage your energy than your time? That insight is one of the keys to improving your productivity and your self-care. Visit www.markconner.com.au for a transcript and more details. 

It’s true - we are what we eat and food can be our medicine. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some thoughts on the importance of a healthy diet. Visit www.markconner.com.au for more details.

Our bodies function best with regular movement. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some insights for developing a habit of regular exercise. Visit www.markconner.com.au 

A good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some keys for better sleep.  Visit www.markconner.com.au for more.

When we are learning and growing, there is an excitement and energy to our lives and vocations. When we are not, we tend to become bored, predictable, and stale. Personal growth is the topic of this week's episode of Soul Food. Visit www.markconner.com.au for more.

In this personal message, given recently at Bayside Church, Mark Conner gleans lessons from the biblical story of Elijah and his own life for handling those rainy days when life isn’t going so well.