Zion Church Sydney

Last week we talked about the authority Jesus has given us through His blood and how it is released through the laying on of hands, this week we focus on the spiritual battle at play for us to release His Kingdom and see His eternal life flow through us. Like it says in Isaiah 52 we need to be awake to spiritual realities and fight to the age we are living in, John 17:2 you have given me all authority of all flesh that I may give eternal life Our calling as follows of Jesus is to give eternal life to those around us through this authority Jesus has given us. Two spirits we need to be awake and cautious to are the spirit of fear and the Jezebel spirit that commonly go together.This is the process we need to look out for: Fear leading to control through emotions, leading to lust for the things of the world then chaos in the mind.God's plan against this cycle is the fear of the Lord and a holy reverence to trust Him with surrender.Then He not only saves us but gives us His power and word to bring restoration just like the spirit of Elijah!

Josiah began Foundation 4 from Hebrews 6 - Laying on of hands. He shared that Laying on of Hands in relation to spiritual authority and the purpose of our authority in Christ to give eternal life - knowledge of the Father and the Son. He is the most important person, all powerful and all glory goes to Him, yet still by His mercy and grace gives us authority to show His goodness in the earth. Let us not forget the authority He has given us through the power of His blood, to move how He leads so we can lift His name high in everything we do.

This year is a year to go all in for Jesus, to lay down any place in our hearts that is hard from past seasons or trials, receive His healing and sow into His Kingdom from a place of praise. We see in the book of Ruth what happened when they left the land of Judah, which means place of praise, that suffering and trials came. When we experience these situations it can be easy to let them pull us away, but there is an invitation to see what happens then we give Him glory in this place. It says in Psalm 26:8 'Lord, I have loved the habitation of Your house,And the place where Your glory dwells'. Also in Isaiah 26:3 'You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You'. May we not forgot these truths and be a people that keep our heart soft before Him, let His living word be our daily bread and sow from a place of praise.

The Christmas season can be a busy season with many events and things to do, although at the heart of Christmas is an invitation to remember and celebrate the gift of Jesus's birth. When we remember the story of His birth we don't just honour Him, but we also connect with Him as the beautiful gift that He is to us and the world.In Luke 1:67-79 we find the incredible prophecy from Zacharia saying what his son John the Baptist was going to set out to do, yet in the last two lines he switches to talk about Jesus and we find a powerful statement of Jesus mission and purpose. Verse 79 beautifully sums up the purpose of Jesus coming as, to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death to guide us in the way of peace. Christmas, like all the different Jewish feasts, is to remember all that Jesus has done, that we would experience what is said in 2 Peter 1:19 as the Morning Star rising in our hearts, that we have a deep awareness of who Jesus is in our inmost being.For He is our blessed hope

This week we had the pleasure of hearing Angeline share on seeking out the joy of the Lord in different seasons. Sharing from three bible stories of waiting, Ange invites us to ask three questions to find the joy in them. Who has the joy, where does it come from and how is it being expressed?With the story of Mary visiting Elizabeth we find joy in the expectation of Jesus' birth even in the midst of chaos around them. In Acts 2 we find joy in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, when the disciples were faithfully waiting after Jesus' ascension. Then lastly, in Acts 3 we see joy in the manifestation of healing with the lame man at the temple gates, the joy of an answered prayer after many years of waiting.Whatever story you find yourself in, be encouraged that God wants to reveal His joy to you, to excite you, infill you and strengthen you.

We have been going through a series on Hebrews 6 where we find the foundations of Christian life. This week Josiah shared on the baptism of the Holy Spirit

We have been going through a series on Hebrews 6 where we find the foundations of Christian life. This week Josiah shared on the doctrines talking through the meaning and significance of water baptism in our faith. 

We have started a series on Hebrews 6 going through the foundations of Christian life and this week Rory led us in a powerful message on faith. If repentance is opening the door then faith is stepping through the door.

Josiah leads us through the key foundations to our faith and the Kingdom found in Hebrews chapter 6. It is important that we understand the purpose of doctrine is to know God, if we only memorise it we will miss out on Him. 1. Intimacy with God2. Everything will be shaken3. The great falling away4. Discernment5. The great harvest6. Maturity in Christ7. Finishing well

The enemy is trying to allure the people of God into the worlds system, with war and rumours of war all around. Although, Jesus has prewarned us of this end-times reality, and He says He who endures till the end will be saved. 1 Cor 10 He will not lead you into a situation He has not provided a way out for Everything that can be shaken will be shaken, so that your only source will be Jesus.

Jesus is calling us into deeper relationship with Himself, standing at the door of our hearts holding the key to more for our lives.Will we pay the cost of seeking Him, of waiting on Him? Jesus says in Rev 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

This week Jonah brings a word on responding and yielding to His spirit, to be sensitive to what He wants to do.First, we experience God's glory in an increased measure, second, we have an opportunity to respond to it and thirdly He responds to our response.

This week our church goes into a fast to seek Him and build a spiritual hunger in our hearts.This is a time to take note of God moving in the world and strengthen yourselves in Him.Far be it form us that we stay silent and not respond to what He is doing.Perhaps God is saying wake up and be ready to share the good news of Jesus. There is a richness of God's glory in youEphesians 1:17-18 - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints Your destiny is to abide in Him and be His inheritance.And He has good works for you to do

Luke 19:41 Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they weren't responding to Jesus and they missed out on the day of His visitation. May we not miss the day of His visitation, when He moves in our midstIf it’s a still small voice may we be sensitive to hear Him and move with His leading.

This week we had the pleasure of having Jen Miskof come from Bethel as she starts a large ministry trip in Australia.Jen came to reignite our love for Him and encourage us in what God has called us to do. When we are on fire for God we aren't swayed by the things of the world, of doubt or distraction.Born to worship and bring glory to God.Revival is reigniting love for Jesus