Whittlesea Messages

Andrew Chisholm reflects on the lessons we can learn from life when our hearts are open to God.

Ben unpacks how prayer, while often the hardest discipline to maintain, is the central discipline of the Christian life.

Sue Carpenter talks about how you may feel ordinary and may not see how God could use you. But the truth is, the extraordinary God has chosen to dwell in you. Every act of obedience, every prayer, and every step of faith becomes infused with His power.

Paulos unpacks how God’s power works within believers, enabling superabundant blessings and transformation through the Holy Spirit - far beyond what we ask, imagine, or deserve.

What foundation are you building your life on? Steve McCracken delivers a timely message on the need to hold steadfast to Jesus and His Word.

In this Reasons for God message, Sam Grimshaw confronts the reality of injustices committed in the name of God within our church history. He challenges us to forge a future with others based on the love and humility of Jesus and to remember that God has created all humankind in His image.

In this Reasons for God message, Louie Batislaon explains that evil is a powerful argument for God. While we may not know why God allows evil and suffering, it does not mean He does not have good reasons for it, or that He does not love us or that He has abandoned us.

In this first message of our new Reasons for God series, Ben Warwick invites us to discover that Christianity isn’t about losing who you are—it’s about truly finding yourself in Christ.

When God's people bring their tithes and offerings to the Lord, He can pay the workers in His house so that the kingdom is advanced. Mike Grechko draws on biblical teachings and truths as he explores the topic of giving back to the Lord.  

Loneliness is a massive issue currently within our society, especially within middle aged men. How can we as the church be an answer to this crisis? Sam Grimshaw tackles this sensitive issue in a special Father’s Day message.

In this inspiring message from our One Another series, Marg Perry shares a powerful word on love, generation, and legacy. Love with a purpose and use your words with a heart for the ones that you will leave behind.

In this One Another message, Racquel Bisinella-Duns talks about how relationships within the Church are described in familial terms and how God teaches His Church how to love one another in covenant community through hospitality

In this message from our “One Another” series, Ben Warwick challenges us that it's through kindness, compassion and forgiveness that we give people a taste of God's heart. 

Sam Grimshaw kicks off our new relationships series, One Another, by exploring our temper and anger in the light of biblical revelation. 

Andrew Chisholm brings a hopeful and powerful message for our Vision update 2025, encouraging us to live out God’s purpose with clarity, confidence, and courage. Drawing from Psalm 19, John 15, and Revelation 22, he shows how God reveals Himself through both Scripture and creation. From church planting in Melbourne’s growing north to missions in Sri Lanka and beyond, Andrew invites us into a life of multiplication, fruitfulness, and Kingdom impact.

In this message, Ben Warwick reminds us that Jesus is not just someone to believe in, He’s someone to encounter.

At the Inspire Friday night session, Oscar Muriu returns to bring a prophetic and passionate message, calling believers to step into authentic and mature discipleship. Teaching from Galatians 2:20, Oscar challenges the church to move beyond numbers, programs, and surface faith toward lives fully surrendered to Christ. This message exposes the gap between being a Christian in name and being a disciple in truth.

At the Inspire Thursday night session, Oscar Muriu shares a heartfelt message about what it truly means to live a life overflowing with God’s love. Using lessons from Mark 12 and Matthew 22, he reminds us that before we serve, lead, or do anything for God, we’re called to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Why am I here? And what is my purpose? In this thoughtful message, Sam Grimshaw explores these age-old questions and reflects on God’s teaching in Ephesians Chapter 2 

Liz Thong unpacks Samson’s rise, fall, and redemption, showing how unchecked compromise can derail your calling, but repentance and surrender can lead to your greatest victory.