The Port Church Messages

Matt continues on our series on the seven I AM's focusing on I AM The Light of the World, highlighting how God is the only source of truth and guidance.

Ben highlights how the seven I AM's are about God wanting us to know and respond to him. The Message then focuses on I AM The Bread of Life.

This Week Julie shares with us about finding rest in God. She connects our personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed to God's desire for close relationship with us. She highlights how he came to set us free, how he seeks to be present in our life, and how our overwhelm is an opportunity to discover more of who he is.

This week Ben shares with us on the Holy Spirit. He shares the important role the Holy Spirit plays in our life and faith. He shares what grieves the Holy Spirit and how to listen and respond to the Holy Spirit.

This week, Emily shares with us how to follow God at his pace. She reminds us that God works on his own timing, and that we can't force the "rush" of our lives into his plan. She gives us 5 points to align ourselves with that timing. 1: Prioritise God 2: It's ok to say no 3: It's ok to say yes 4: Balance is important 5: Slow down

As a Guest Speaker, Steve Woods shares about being "Poised" with God. He shares with us how God is "hovering above our situations" and is waiting for us, always ready for when we come to him. He also shares about how we should be ready for what he wants to do in our lives.

Ben shares God wants us to come to him. He explains that God came to us, so that we could come to him. We're encouraged to find peace and rest in him, because we can come to him

This week, Benito finishes our series on Grace, highlighting its transformative power in our lives. We also say a special thank you and goodbye to Benito and Emily as they move to their new church.

Ben explores why we give gifts at Christmas, connecting the story of Christmas to God's everlasting gift of grace and eternal life. He specifically explores what grace is.

In our series on The Lord's Prayer, Benito Covers "Lead us not into Temptation". He highlights that even through our trials and temptations, God promises to deliver us from them. He emphasises wholehearted trust and reliance on Him

In our continued series on Prayer, Ben shares on the fourth part of the Lord's Prayer. He shares on "Forgive our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us". Highlighting God's kingdom of forgiveness, and how important it is to forgive others like God forgives us.

Continuing our series on Prayer, Dan shares on the third part of the Lord's Prayer. He shares on "Give us our Daily Bread". We reflect on how it's calling us to a posture of trust, leading to us relying on him for all our needs.

This week Lois, Kathy and Jackie share with us the significance and importance of prayer in their lives and their relationship with God. They each give powerful encouragements drawing from their personal experiences.

Julie continues on our series on prayer, focusing on the second part: "Thy Kingdom Come" She explores how we should focus on God's will, keep our faith in his decisions, and not lose our hope and faith when God does not answer the way we want.

In our continued series on prayer, Emily focuses on the first line of the Lord's Prayer. We explore the Father-Child like relationship we have with God. Emily shares how God wants us to be persistent in our prayers, like a child can be with their parents.

Ben shares with us the meaning of prayer in the Bible, and what it means for our relationship with God

Tony Ling shares a message of great encouragement in a time when our world is so conflicted. Listen as we discover how we can trust our God who is full of love and power.

Emily Shares with us about positioning ourselves for God's deliverance, demonstrating with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as well Daniel in the lion's den.

Benito reminds us that God is able to transform, wether that be external factors, and/or our own lives.

Damian highlights that God is Able, even when we don't have the faith to see his working. He also gives 6 steps to help us strengthen our faith.

Emily shares what the Bible says about Teaching & Admonishing, and how we are to apply them in our lives.

Dan shares what is means to be a Christian, highlighting the role God's love plays in our relationship with him.

Steve reminds us that true hospitality starts with a clean heart not a clean home. Bonus material includes a communion message from Vicki woods.

Juanita & Hamish share from 1 Thes 5:15 around what it means to do good to each other, bringing their own unique and encouraging perspective to the passage.

David reminds us of the importance of kindness and compassion in the life of a follower of Jesus.

Listen as Benito explores the power and simplicity of forgiveness in the lives of followers of Jesus.

Ben continues our 'One Another & Each Other' series with an insight into the truth that the one another's are little things we can do to have a powerful effect.

Ashok shares openly and candidly on how we can live in peace with one another in these challenging times.

Rose and Emily share powerfully on the importance of encouraging one another.

Benito begins our series on 'One Another & Each Other' by exploring the importance of sharing hospitality with each other.

Emily closes our Easter series exploring one of the most important days of the Christian calendar - The Resurrection. Listen as she explains its importance to our faith.

Damian presents the cross in the fullness and reality of what Jesus endured for us.

Ben explores the Betrayal and Denial as part of our Easter series. He asks the question, what can we learn from how Judas and Peter responded to their failures?

Steve continues our Easter series by taking a look at 'The Garden' from the perspective of Jesus' disciple James. He gives a powerful and unique insight into how difficult, confusing and challenging this time was and reminds us to remain hopeful no matter how dark things get.

Dan finishes our series on Psalm 23 with some awesome truths about God's goodness and mercy. Enjoy! (Video at End) THE LYRE OF MEGIDDO, Psalm 23 in Hebrew: https://youtu.be/gtsQ5kpkl-8?si=8kQVTXhzKY0nRPAo

Ben explores the concept of 'The Table' and all the benefits it represents in our walk with God.

Today Julie explores 'the valley of the shadow of death' and how faith makes all the difference when we face the challenges of life.

Join us over the month of March as we explore Psalm 23 and all it has to tell us about our relationship with God. Today Ben looks at verses 1 to 3 and what it means to have God as our Shepherd.

Emily finishes our series, 'You Will Have Trouble', by using Psalm 23 as a guide on how we can navigate trouble in our lives. The video she plays at the end of her message can be seen by clicking on this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1RYKk0DHdY

If trouble is inevitable in this world then how we respond is critical. Listen as Ben unpacks how a follower of Jesus can respond to trouble and the incredible benefit that trouble brings.

Steve continues in our series on 'Living with Trouble' and explores the blessing that can only be found in our brokenness.

Today we start a new series, 'Living with Trouble' from John 16:33. Listen while Ben shares why trouble is inevitable for Christians. Be encouraged.

Juanita shares powerfully on how life's challenges exist to mature our faith.

Ben examines the life of the little known Bible character, Caleb to help us understand how we can live a wholehearted life with God.

Benito introduces us to God's invitation to us through The Shema prayer and how He wants us to have a wholehearted relationship with Him.

Dan reminds us that no matter what life brings, we need to remember that Jesus coming at Christmas has given us HOPE to rest in.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Sadly due to technical issues this weeks message doesn't have any video footage but the audio is available as well as the powerpoint images. Ben's message follows the Generosity theme and delves into our responsibility to be generous givers as followers of Jesus.

At the start of Advent Steve reminds us how generous our God is.

Emily shares on the incredible faith of Sarah, the 90-year-old woman who became the mother of many nations.

In Ben's first week back from a Mission Trip in Odisha, India with Good Samaritan Ministries, he shares on the most important parts of church!