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We continue in our series 'The Beginnings' as we look at the book of Genesis and today we look at creation from a central focus on the beginning of man. How was man created? Why was man created? And for what purpose? Join us as we continue our series in Genesis.

Today we start a brand new sermon series - 'The Beginnings' as we look at the start of Genesis. Everything has a beginning. Your life, our world, this universe. And what we believe about our origins can change the projections of your life. Join us as we begin this new series in Genesis that challenges us to understand where we began and what that means to us. Today we start with Genesis 1 - the story of creation. An amazing story of wonder, precision and power. God bless. Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3

Join us today for Missions Sunday. The missions presentation and testimonies from the 2026 Cambodia short term missions team can be found on our YouTube channel. Included here is a short sermon on the theme, 'Chosen'. Passage: John 15:16

This weekend, we had the opportunity to go away to church camp to be with God and God's family. The theme was Altars and as we looked at the purposes of altars in the Old Testament, we saw that it all pointed towards Jesus, who's ultimate sacrifice on the cross became the greatest altar. But what about now? What does it mean for us to be living sacrifices? Join us as we conclude our camp today. God bless. Passage: Romans 12:1-2

TCS Camp 2026 - Saturday night session

TCS Camp 2026 - Saturday morning session

Today we conclude our 'SHIP' series looking at citizenship. Each nation has its laws and customs. Have you ever thought that you don't fit in? Maybe it's because you're not a citizen of this world but of a higher place. Join us as we look into what it means to be a citizen of heaven. God bless. Passage: Philippians 3:18-21

As we continue our SHIP series, this week we look at discipleship. Jesus calls us to be His disciples and then commands us to go and make disciples of all nations. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus and what does it mean to go and make disciples? Thanks for joining us. God bless.  Passage: Matthew 4:19

This week in our SHIP series, we look at fellowship and specifically fellowship in the church. Who are we as the church and what makes us unique from other groups in this world? Thank you for joining us today. God bless. Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:27

As we continue our SHIP series, today we look at friendship. In a world that is so connected and networked, loneliness is at its highest. What does the bible say about friendship? Thanks for joining us this week. Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

As we continue our SHIP series, today we turn our attention to the only group of people that are in our lives without asking - our family. Every family is unique; every family is special but every family is broken. Join us as we continue to discover what God has to say about the relationships in our lives. God bless. Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:17

We continue in our SHIP series looking at the different relationships in our lives. Today we look at partnership in marriage. What is marriage? What does God say about marriage? And a great question - do we all need to get married? Join us as we look at partnership in marriage. God bless. Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:17

Who's in your boat? Throughout life, we have different people that we journey with - some for a season, some for lifetime. This series looks at the different types of people who are in your life and what the bible says about these different relationships. Today we begin with the most important - Lordship. Who is the master of your life? Who is steering the ship? Join us as we begin to look at the different relationships in our lives and how to navigate through life. God bless. Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6

Over the last 4 months, we have looked at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the son of God through the eyes of Matthew, one of His disciples. Today, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the significance of Jesus and not just who He was but who He is today - and what that means for us. He is alive - so what does that mean for us today? God bless! Passage: Matthew 28:5-6

Join us this week as we hear from Pastor Alex Kim as he continues our series in Matthew. Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

Join us today as we celebrate Easter Sunday and the good news of the resurrection of Jesus! Passage: Matthew 28

Join us on Good Friday as we celebrate the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Passage: Matthew 27

How are we meant to live our lives in light of Jesus' return? Join us in Matthew 25 as Jesus shares with us his final parables, calling for us to be ready, to be faithful and to be in relationship with Him. Passage: Matthew 25

God's desire is that all would come to the party that He has organised. But why is it that people choose not to come? And what is it that we need to do to accept this invitation? Join us as we continue our series in the gospel of Matthew as Jesus continues to teach us about the kingdom of Heaven. God bless. Passage: Matthew 22

After three years of public ministry, Jesus makes His final turn into Jerusalem where He will face trial and be killed. His entry is met with shouts of acclamation and yet those voices will later turn to rebuking and mocking. Join us as we continue our study in the Gospel of Matthew as the King arrives. Passage: Matthew 21

Jesus continues to teach us about the kingdom of heaven and in today's passage, he touches on the idea of fairness and justice. What does the kingdom of heaven look like and who is it for? What happens when someone enters the kingdom at the last minute? Join us as Jesus continues to teach us about His kingdom - where He is king. Passage: Matthew 20:1-15

Jesus is the new king who brings about a new kingdom. But what is the culture of this new kingdom? Join us as we continue our series in Matthew where Jesus teaches us about what kingdom culture is. God bless. Passage: Matthew 18

The world has millions of opinions about who Jesus is. But to each of us, there is only one opinion that matters - that is ours. Jesus will ask his disciples the most important question that is asked of us in this life time, "Who do say I am?" The answer to this question will change the course of our lives and our eternities. Join us as we continue our study in the gospel of Matthew - as we look at 'The King's Arrival'. Passage: Matthew 14-16

The kingdom of heaven is here but not all will be able to see it. This is the message from Jesus - that only those who have open hearts and open ears will be able to receive the kingdom of heaven. Join us as Jesus continues to teach us about His kingdom and who will be able to see and receive it. Passage: Matthew 13:1-23

In our series in the gospel of Matthew, Matthew the author continues to tell us about the life Jesus lived revealing who He was. Jesus was definitely a polarising character - with some who loved him and some who didn't. Join us today as we look at who Jesus is and the many responses that He received from those around Him - prompting us to have an opinion ourselves about Him. Passage: Matthew 11-12

The first Sunday of February is Vision Sunday here at The Chapel Sydney. It's an opportunity for the church to pause and take a moment to remind ourselves who we are, why we do what we do, and where we are going. If you are new or just joining us, hear about what God is doing in this local church community all for His glory. Passage: Luke 5:33-39

Join us this week as we delve into Jesus's second discourse; 'The Mission Discourse'. We will see in Matthew 10 Jesus's instructions for all disciples on proclaiming the Kingdom and facing persecution. And we will see that we are called to a life of faithfulness not safety. Passage: Matthew 10

Jesus is the new king and with him brings a new kingdom. But what is Jesus like? What kind of characteristics does Jesus have? Why should we submit ourselves under his kingship? Join us as we continue our series in the gospel of Matthew, ' The King's Arrival'. God bless. Passage: Matthew 8-9

We are continuing our series in Matthew titled - The King's Arrival. But what comes when a new king arrives? A new kingdom. In Matthew 5-7, we see Jesus' longest recorded sermon. What does He preach on? The ways of the new kingdom. Join us today as we go through the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus describes the new kingdom and who it is for. God bless. Passage: Matthew 5-7

Welcome to 2026. We pray and hope that you have an amazing year with our Lord. We continue in our Matthew series titled, 'The King's Arrival' today where we see Jesus who is now all grown up about to start his public ministry. But what drives Him? What motivates Him to do what He is about to do? Join us as we look at Matthew 3-4 and continue to study the person and life of Jesus. God bless. Passage: Matthew 3-4

As we come to the last Sunday of the year, we take some time today to reflect on the year that has passed. The good, the bad, the pretty and the pretty ugly. But even on this last Sunday, we all have a choice to make that can change the course of our lives. What's that choice? Join us today to see. God bless you! Passage: Joshua 24:1-15

Merry Christmas everyone - from our family to yours. We continue our series in Matthew and as we look at the birth of Jesus, we ask ourselves the question - who is the real star in this story? And if Jesus is who He says He is, what should our response be to the King? God bless. Passage: Matthew 2:1-16

Four days to Christmas and I wonder what is on our mind. Is it the acknowledgement of the birth of Jesus Christ our Saviour and King or is it the food, presents and holidays? What is our posture towards Christmas? Join us as we continue in our series 'The King's Arrival' in Matthew. God bless. Passage: Matthew 2:1-2

The birth of Jesus is unlike any other birth ever experienced in the history of man. And yet every Christmas, we pass over this very fact - that Jesus was different. Join us today as we continue our series in Matthew and head towards Christmas. God bless.  Passage: Matthew 1:18-25

Today we start a new series in the book of Matthew titled - "The King's Arrival". Matthew takes his time to describe the life of Jesus from his perspective for an audience like himself. As we begin, we start with the genealogy of Jesus - His family tree. Where did Jesus come from? It will surprise you who is mentioned. Join as we kick off this new series in the book of Matthew. God bless. Passage: Matthew 1:1-17

We invite you to join us today as we warmly welcome guest preacher Pastor Stephen So to the Chapel Sydney. Passage: Luke 19:1-10

Today we conclude our series in the book of Esther. This action filled roller coaster story comes to an end with maybe where we had not anticipated. From sadness to joy, from despair to delight, from death to life - the great reversal has happened and so join us as we take some time to see where the story lands and take some time to look back at the journey. Passage: Esther 9:20-10:3

The story of Esther has taken a major turn. The vile enemy has been killed but there is more to the story. What happens post Esther's plea to the king? Now that she is safe, what about her people? Join us as we continue in the book of Esther. God bless. Passage: Esther 8:1-9:19  

The story of Esther comes to a climax where Esther, after 3 days of fasting and prayer, goes to see the king. What will happen to Esther? How will the king respond? What will happen to the people of God? Join us in the most action packed sermon this year. Passage: Esther 5

Join us this week as we continue our series on Esther. Today we look at how Esther chapter 4 shows us the providence of God and the courage it takes to surrender our ways. Passage: Esther 4

As we continue our series on Esther, we’re introduced to the antagonist of the story — Haman, the enemy of the Jews. Though things look hopeless for God’s people, even in the face of their enemies, the providence of God is quietly at work behind the scenes. Passage: Esther 3

As we continue in our series in Esther, we are finally introduced to Esther and her cousin Mordecai into the story. From humble beginnings to becoming the Queen of Persia, join us as we watch the rise of this exiled foreigner. But how does she get there? We call it the way of God. Passage: Esther 2:1-23

Today we start our new series in the book of Esther titled, "For Such a Time as This" where we look at God's people who are displaced and under pressure to even exist and God's redemptive plan. Join us as we begin this series. Passage: Esther 1:1-22

Join us today as we delve into John 4 and answer the question: Are we drinking salt water or living water? Passage: John 4:1-18

As we finish off our series on "Outside Our Walls", we learn that our God is alive in truth, tears and power in the story of John 11. Join us to hear about our upcoming Cambodia Missions trip and how our team has been preparing. John 11:17-44

Join us this week as we hear from Bruce Tindale who leads the Chaplaincy Ministry in Churches of Christ NSW.

Passage: Matthew 5:1-12

Passage: Luke 15:11-32

Today we conclude our series in Galatians as Paul continues to write to the churches in Galatia. As he winds up, he takes time to outline what it means to be a follower of Jesus and how that is different from the world. Join us today as we also hear testimonies of those getting baptised. God bless. Passage: Galatians 6:11-18