This week V Gilmour brings us an wisdom and encouragement to enhance our prayer lives. When the children of God pray, God shows up. The invisible reality of His presence is revealed. Our prayers make God visible to the world.   Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/

This week our special guest speaker Jamie Coyle breaks down James 5:12 he looks at what does it look like to be Christ in the world today? What does it look like to be a Christian in a world where truth is twisted and broken? How can we be a people of truth and trust? Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

This week Nic tackles some of the big questions of life around suffering, purpose and meaning and the hope of heaven. While these questions can often cause anxiety, Jesus offers a hope that can lead us to anticipation for the glorious future we have in Him. Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

This week V brings us a fresh perspective on James 5: 1 - 6 and the call we have on our lives as followers of Jesus to walk in justice and mercy. V shares that Jesus was the ultimate freedom fighter, we each should consider what we can do to share the hope and the freedom that God desires for us individually and our world. 08:40 The message begins Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Sometimes the hardest truths in Scripture come disguised in the simplest words. James 4:13–17 is one of those passages—it’s short, practical, and deeply personal. The message begins at: 11:25 It’s about how we plan, dream, and make decisions. And James asks us to consider whether our plans are built around our will or God’s. This message explores what happens when we live by “my will”—and the freedom and purpose that come when we live by “Thy will.” It’s both a warning and an invitation: to shift from self-determination to divine partnership. We are delighted to welcome a special guest speaker Lucas Bartlett is the Co-Lead Pastor of Surf Church Phillip Island alongside his with Ash and the Principal of CSALT Academy (Christian surfers advanced leadership training), a discipleship and leadership training school for young surfing adults. As Principal of CSALT Academy, Lucas has invested in raising up the next generation of Christian Surfers leaders. CSALT Academy provides immersive discipleship, theological training, and mission experiences, equipping young adults to live boldly for Christ in their everyday contexts. Lucas’ heart is to empower others to discover their calling and to step into leadership with both courage and humility. https://www.csaltacademy.org.au/ Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

This week Nic brings us a message based on James 4: 10-12. He explains that we as a church are called to unity, not uniformity. We need biblical humility in knowing who we are in Jesus, beloved forgiven children of God and flawed people. It is from this posture that we can engage with different opinions. Nic provides some great insights including: The way we tackle difficult issues is important Jesus came to fulfill the law, he is our atonement. He both contracts and expands the law giving us the greatest commandment, loving the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbour as you love yourself. If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 10:45 Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::  / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Join us as V Gilmour shares an encouraging insight on James 4:1-10, helping us explore God’s invitation to humility, surrender, and drawing near to Him. She looks at how we experience: Battles Prayers Friendships God’s invitation 04:18 The message from V Gilmour Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch  INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/  YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/    If this message encourages you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sermons and reflections from God’s Word.

As we continue our in depth look at the book of James we are delighted to welcome guest speaker Andy Robinson. This week Andy is unpacking the wisdom verses in James 3: 13-18 and shares with us: * What is the difference between earthly wisdom and godly wisdom? * The outworking of godly wisdom is: pure, peaceful, gentle, friendly, merciful, helpful, fair, sincere. If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 08:45 The message from Andy Robinson Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

This Sunday Nic is bringing us a message based on James 3: 1-12, verses that focus on the power of the words we use. Lean in as Nic brings three challenges: Speak less Speak more Speak differently If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 04:00 The message Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Our GRIT series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. We are delighted to welcome our Young Adults Pastor Joren who is sharing his first message at our Sunday morning service and it's a cracker! Joren tackles James 2: 14-26 and clearly articulates what it looks like to have real faith. We are redeemed, forgiven and renewed by faith, and the call on our lives to express that in our lives, by our actions and 'works'. * Real faith - not a poser * Faith vs Works * Belief determines action * Action implies Belief Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_    

Our GRIT series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week Stephen brings us a message from James 2:1–13 a call to live humbly, love unconditionally and extend mercy to all.   If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 07:40    Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

Our current teaching series is a deep dive into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week V brings us a message based on James 1:19-27 which touches on anger, reconciliation, the power of the gospel to change us and the key theme of James; to listen to the word of God and then do .... put it into practice. You may notice a change, we are now including church notices. If you wish to jump straight to the message it starts at: 02:33 The message Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into the book of James, taking on the challenge to live out our faith. This week we are focusing on James 1: 9-18 and we consider some of the big questions of life: * Poor vs Rich, in God's upside down kingdom rich does not equal better. * Perseverance under trial and suffering, it's not a test of endurance or about the results but a willingness to live with purpose. * Principles for tackling temptation and sin Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be diving into the book of James, a short but powerful letter written by Jesus’ half-brother. Known for his wisdom and courage, James challenges us to live out our faith with practical, wholehearted devotion. This week Nic focuses on James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." He considers what does a gritty, real faith look like, and how can we not just endure but rather grow through struggles and difficulties. Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

This Sunday we welcomed our new lead pastor V Gilmour to share her first message at Goodlife. V draws on Romans chapter 8 to focus on the work of the holy spirit, that is so important in following in the way of Jesus and connecting with God our as our Father. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

On Sunday Nic shared his first message as our new Lead Pastor, offering us an insight into how he became a Christian. The message focuses on Romans 12: 1-2 a call to 'true and proper worship' that does not conform to the pattern of this world, but transforms us as we renew our minds. Nic offers three key points 1. Our doctrine leads to doxology 2. We must know who/se we are 3. Walking out the truth   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   INSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

Thanks for joining in a very special Sunday as we welcome our new lead pastors Nic & V Gilmour and their kids to Goodlife Community Church.   We are delighted to have as our special guests Mark & Jan Foreman from their previous church North Coast Calvary Chapel. Mark shares a message of encouragement for Goodlife to follow our good shepherd, Jesus. 1. Be Shepherds with the sheep's best interest in mind. 2. Honour the gate - Jesus is the way 3. Lay down your life - you are here for your sheep 4. Know the sheep well 5. Feed them a rich diet, but only from the word of God 6. Find the lost sheep   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/    

Stephen considers what it means to 'Seek first the kingdom of God' and how it is both now in our midst and not yet, the fulfilment that is ahead. No matter where we are at, God is encouraging us to become Kingdom people, and take one step to participate in his story, becoming more like Jesus. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/  

On Sunday we had special guest speaker and Goodlife All Star; Ryan Smith. He shared a message based on Jesus' story in Luke 14: 12-24 on The Great Banquet table. Ryan reminds us that we are ALL invited, but so often we have excuses. God is building his church by building a bigger table, who are we inviting to join in?   If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-no... SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0D... Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpki... CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK ::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   I NSTAGRAM::   / goodlifecommunitychurch   YOUTH::   / goodlife_youth   COLLECTIVE::   / goodlifecollective_  

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by another one of our Goodlife All Stars—Hannah Bartle. Hannah brings a powerful message centered on Communion—exploring how, through prayer and the act of breaking bread, we’re drawn into deeper connection with God and with one another. It’s a heartfelt reflection on unity, presence, and spiritual intimacy. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: Goodlife Website and Goodlife church notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942 CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/