NEW Beginnings Uniting Church

Prophecy of end-time events This final chapter of the book of Daniel focuses on end-time prophecy—events that will occur just before and after Jesus Christ returns to earth. Satan had tried to keep Daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent God’s truth from being revealed! Earlier, an angel had told Daniel: “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia [a powerful evil spirit] withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, [the archangel] Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come” (Daniel 10:13-14, emphasis added throughout).

The message of Daniel 5 is the contrast it offers between Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar: Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by God, learns his lesson (he acknowledges the ultimate kingship of the God of Israel), and is restored to his throne; Belshazzar, in contrast, learns nothing from Nebuchadnezzar's example, blasphemes against God, and his kingdom is given to others.

How does Love and Hate fit into the Good Life According to God? We often talk about God is Love, but the Bible also talks about hate. Can you live "the good life according to God" if you have hate? Find out how "Love and Hate" fits into The Good Life According To God. Kerry brings the 5th message in the preaching series "The Good Life According To God", this weeks message looks at the biblical view of Love and Hate.

The good life is more than just owning stuff. It is more than having the best. The Good Life according to God is about what we do with our possessions. Find out how "The Good Life According To God" helps us understand what we do with our possessions. Pastor Simon brings the 4th message in the preaching series "The Good Life According To God", this weeks message looks at the biblical view of possessions.

When life is tough and things don't feel like you are living the Good Life, it is often easy to look to the past or the future and think that is where the good life is. Find out how "The Good Life According To God" helps us live in the here and now. Pastor Simon brings the 3rd message in the preaching series "The Good Life According To God".

How do our morals and ethics influence the life we live? Find out how "The Good Life According To God" define our morals and ethics. How our relationship with God influences our lives. Listen in as Pastor Simon brings the 2nd message in the preaching series "The Good Life According To God".

What is "The Good Life"? How do we define what makes a good life? Is it more than money and possessions? Pastor Simon brings this weeks message on what the good life is according to God!

God calls each of use to be a disciple, a follower of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission in Matthews Gospel highlights the need for disciples making disciples. This message is part of the preaching series "The call to be a disciple". God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the ordinary everyday people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Simon brings the final message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon the charge that Jesus gave the disciples and use to go into all the world and make disciples.

Has God given you an earthquake moment? The message from NEW Beginnings Uniting Church this week looks at how the Apostle Paul and Silas used the earthquake moment to changes peoples lives. This message is part of the preaching series "The call to be a disciple". God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the ordinary everyday people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Caleb brings the eighth message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon the Apostle Paul and Silas and their earthquake moment.

We all will in our life face at least on Crisis of Faith! But we are not alone, God is with you. The message from NEW Beginnings Uniting Church this week looks at how John the Baptist had a Crisis of Faith, and how we can respond to our own crisis of faith. This message is part of the preaching series "The call to be a disciple". God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the everyday ordinary people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Kerry brings the seventh message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon John the Baptist and how he had a crisis of faith.

Everyone has a past, and for some of us, we let that define who we are. Join Pastor Simon as he explains how becoming a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ will break you free from your past. In Jesus, we are made new and we can break free from our past. Jesus called the Apostle Matthew who was a despised person in his society, but because of Jesus' call on his life, he was a changed man. God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the everyday ordinary people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Pastor Simon brings the sixth message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon Matthew and how he was broken free from his past.

Have you ever struggled with having to do tasks while others just sit back and enjoy themselves? Then take heart with this message about having the heart of Mary and the hands of Martha. God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the everyday ordinary people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Joanne brings the fifth message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon Mary and Martha and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. This message is based upon the book "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" by Joanna Weaver.

We all struggle with anger at times. The good thing is that we can transform our anger into love. Jesus called the Apostle John who was full of anger and he was transformed into somebody full of love because of his interaction with Jesus. God calls us to be a disciple. The great thing is that God doesn't call perfect people, he calls the everyday ordinary people. Have you ever thought about what that truly means to be called a disciple of Jesus? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Pastor Simon brings the fourth message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon John and how he was transformed from anger to love.

God calls us to be a disciple. Have you ever thought about what that truly means? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Pastor Simon brings the third message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon James and how he was full of ambition and courage.

God calls us to be a disciple. Have you ever thought about what that truly means? The preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Pastor Simon brings the second message in this preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon the call of Andrew and the characteristic of evangelism that permeated his life.

God calls us to be a disciple. Have you ever thought about what that truly means? The new preaching series "The Call To Be A Disciple" focuses upon how following Jesus changed the lives of the disciples and changes our lives as well. Pastor Simon brings the first message in this new preaching series looking at the Disciples in the New Testament. This week the focus is upon the call of Simon Peter by Jesus.

What does it mean for the church to be Generous! Generosity should be a fundamental part of the church! Is your church marked by Generosity? What would happen if you lived a more generous life? In the fifth week of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church messages series "Generosity - Going Beyond Scarcity", Pastor Simon explores how the church should be more generous. Generosity should be the hallmark of the church! Do you want your church to be known for its generosity? then tune in as we explore what it means to be generous.

Being a generous giver is difficult! The pressures of life can get in the way of our generosity. Is your life marked by Generosity? What would happen if you lived a more generous life? In the fourth week of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church messages series "Generosity - Going Beyond Scarcity", Pastor Simon explores how we can give more generously. Do you want to give more generously, then tune in as we explore what it means to be generous?

Generosity extends beyond merely giving, it is a part of who we are. So how Generous are you? Is your life marked by Generosity? What would happen if you lived a more generous life? In the third week of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church messages series "Generosity - Going Beyond Scarcity", Worship Pastors Caleb and Kerry explore how we can worship generously. Do you want to worship more openly and generously, then listen in as we explore what it means to be Worship Generously?

How Generous are you? Is your life marked by Generosity? What would happen if you lived a more generous life? In the second week of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church messages series "Generosity - Going Beyond Scarcity", Pastor Simon explores how we can live a life of generosity. Do you want to live more generously, then listen in as we explore what it means to be generous?

How Generous are you?, Is your life marked by Generosity? What would happen if you lived a more generous life? In the first week of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church messages series "Generosity - Going Beyond Scarcity", Pastor Simon explores the Generosity of God.

The second week in the message series - Together in Song. Each week in July NEW Beginnings Uniting is bringing a message about the importance of music and singing in our Christian life and worship. This week Simon explores how important it is for us to sing songs about salvation. Singing about the great deed that Jesus Christ has done for each of us. His death and resurrection. NBU Worship also released their second worship song "Grazia Abundante"

The first week in the new message series from NEW Beginnings Uniting Church - Together in Song. Each week in July NEW Beginnings Uniting will be bringing a message about the importance of music and singing in our Christian life and worship. This week Simon explores how we remember the words in music more easily, and why it is important for us to sing worship songs that have "Credal" statements, that is "I Believe" statements. NBU Worship also released their first worship song "My God Who Can"

Simon outlines the vision for NEW Beginnings Uniting Church for 2018/19. Finishing the series on the establishment of the church, we explore the importance of the ministry of reconciliation. Simon brings a challenging word about the future direction of NEW Beginnings Uniting Church and what it means for us to be a community of believers. This is an important message for us all to understand the future of the church and the important role we play as ambassadors for God? We are not only meant to survive, but we are meant to live!

Unity is important for us as individuals and important for the community of believers, the church. Continuing the series on the establishment of the church, we go deeper into the aspects that are hallmarks of the early church. Listen as Caleb brings a thoughtful word about our need for Unity and what this means for the community of believers. This is an important message for us all to understand whether our life represents the unified Christ?

Continuing the series on the establishment of the church, we go deeper into the aspects that are hallmarks of the early church. Listen as Simon brings a thoughtful word about how we have freedom and what this means for the community of believers. This is an important message for us all to understand how our personal freedom works with the corporate identity and well being of the Church.

Starting the third section in the series on the establishment of the church, we go deeper into the aspects that are hallmarks of the early church. Listen as Kerry brings a thoughtful word about how we are meant to be holy. This is an important message for us all to understand that we are set apart for a purpose.

Continuing on the series on the establishment of the church, we go deeper into how the church, that is the community of believers is founded upon the fact that God loves us. From the fact that we are loved by God, we then love those around us. Listen as Simon brings an encouraging word which will motivate you to become more loving. The community of believers (The Church) is founded in the one and only unique love of Jesus Christ - Simon Lee

Continuing on Pentecost, we now not only recognise the spirit filling us, but we go deeper and see the power that provides for us should make us courageous. We need to be courageous more than ever in our day. Listen as Simon brings an encouraging word which will motivate you to become courageous.

A week earlier than Pentecost, but not a week to soon to be filled with the spirit. In week 2 of the second part of the series we hear words of wisdom from Simon, but be sure to listen to the end as the challenge that he sets will surely make you reflect on yourself.

Are you a Pioneer or a Settler? Listen in as Simon kicks off part 2 of our 12-week series and delves into what it means for us to be sent.

As we wrap up the first section of our series we welcome back Simon as he delivers a fantastic, personally challenging and insightful message. Listen in and ask yourself "Where is your confrontation coming from?" "What do I need to change?" "What is your challenge?"

Have you ever doubted someones ability? Have you ever not believed in something? What is the difference between doubt and disbelief? In the continuation of our sermon theme, we look at a new lesson presented in the account of Jesus revealing himself to Thomas. Listen in as Kerry brings the word and shares new insights and lessons.

First Mary's account, now the disciples on the road to Emmaus, these resurrection accounts are spicing up. Listen in as Eric presents a unique approach to this well-known story. "Can you see Jesus face, or do you only see the back of His head?" -Eric Evans

We move from Easter into the events where the resurrected Jesus revealed himself to eyewitnesses. In this episode, listen as Caleb unpacks the story of the revealing to Mary Magdelene. "Jesus I lost you once, and I am never letting go of you again."

He is risen, He is risen indeed. So we celebrate accordingly. Listen as Simon talks about the significance and relevance of the resurrection.

How did the crowds worship, what can we take away from how they worshipped Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. "they didn't have a 3-kilometre long red carpet to welcome Jesus"-Simon Lee Yet they still gave Jesus the treatment of a king. Listen in as Simon unpacks what it means to worship as they did on Palm Sunday.

This morning played host to guest speaker Gary Dronfield, listen in as he delivers the word about what it means to have faith like a child, the question that remains is, do I have child-like faith or am I childish in my faith? "You can even ask God for your dummy!"-Gary Dronfield

Easter is coming! Quickly at that, Hear the passion and inspiring word that Jo brings, catch her contagious love which she brings and has for God.

After a great start to the series of Journeying to the upper room, Simon brings the message in which challenges and inspires. Join in as Simon tackles the meaning of Justice and directing us in our lead up to Easter.

How can you trust yourself? Nowhere in the Bible does it say you can trust yourself... Where than do we turn? Join in to hear how Simon brings together the series and answers these hard questions. "It is because your trust is in God that you can trust yourself."-Simon Lee

Do you know where you are going? Is it somewhere that God wants to take you, or have you determined that is where you are going? Would it be easier if God came like he did the Israelites? "If God revealed Himself to you obviously, would you even recognise Him?"-Simon Lee

It is fair to not trust leadership in this world, as Caleb mentions they have broken trust so many times in recent times. What is it then that the Bible says about trusting leadership, and how do we go around this today? "Everyone who accepts Jesus, You and Me, we are all leaders!"-Caleb

Have you ever wondered what it means to Trust God? Have you considered what the difference between faith and trust is? Simon delves into these questions and more and encourages us to become a more trusting community. "Trust is a verb, not a noun."

We often think of Hope for the future, but that means that we forget what we hope for today. What is it that you have today that you hope for? In this message, brought by Simon, we explore what it means to have hope today, and how we have a duty to share our hope with the wider community and the world! "As believers of Christ, I believe that it is really important that we have our hope founded in the here and now! To have hope for today." -Simon Lee

Have you ever wished upon a star? Or blown out all the candles on your birthday cake and made a wish? Why is it that we place more emphasis on wishes than we do on hope. This week Simon unpacks what it means to have hope for Christmas, and encourages us to go beyond wishing someone a Merry Christmas. "Hope is not a wish... Hope is founded in fact and reality."- Simon Lee

Christmas is coming, it is time to remember the hope that comes with Christmas, this week Simon launches our Christmas series, and poises us the question of where our hope is. Where has your hope gone? "The worst thing that could happen is you become apathetic, that you don't care anymore, my prayer is that none of you gets to that stage." - Simon Lee

It is spring time, that means it is time for a spring clean. Although Kerry isn't talking about throwing out your old clothes or last seasons hats, it is time to have a spring clean for our Spirit. "What we do needs to come out of obedience to God, and then it is different because our obedience is a response to His love."-Kerry Aberline

Energy is building and momentum is gathering. This week as Simon continues pushing vision, we grow in anticipation with his message. Become engaged as Simon preaches about Cornelius the centurion. "We are not restricted by culture, We are not restricted by history, everybody needs to hear the message of Jesus."- Simon Lee

From dry bones to flesh, Simon is stirring up the listeners into a reformation. After looking at vision in his prior messages, he now brings a challenge for us to take up action on a personal level! "God has a purpose for us, and He will give us new life."-Simon Lee.