Newlife Anglican Church, Oran Park

How would you respond if you lived under persecution and under the foot of oppression - if you had your rights stripped from you and if you had your basic humanness denied? When in chains for the Gospel, Paul preached Christ. He spoke of an inner joy that surpassed all human wisdom, and a peace that kept him grounded even in the toughest of circumstances.

Join with Senior Assistant Pastor Geoff Leader and the NewLife@10 service, as we see how Paul's letter to the Philippians not only helped them rise above their circumstances, but forever changed their view of themselves, their church and how it changed their prayers.

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is a beautifully written reminder that we live beneath a veil. That as Christians we are called to look to Christ, and in seeing Him, be transformed in our view of ourselves, be changed in viewing our church and go deeper into prayer with God.

Join with the NewLife@Night service, as Lead Pastor Stuart Starr as we examine Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi.

Paul’s letter to the Philippians is a beautifully written reminder that we live beneath a veil. That as Christians we are called to look to Christ, and in seeing Him, be transformed in our view of ourselves, be changed in viewing our church and go deeper into prayer with God.

Join with the NewLife@10 service, as Lead Pastor Stuart Starr as we examine Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi.

Christ lived and breathed under the occupation of the Roman Empire. He witnessed first hand the totalitarian might of the militant juggernaut of his day, that sought to prop itself up with the propaganda that it spread to the ends of the world. When his earthly ministry showed people a new way to live - a life in Him - it broke an empire and changed the lives of everyone, for every generation to come.

It wasn’t however, for a few hundred years, that Christianity would become the sanctioned and practiced religion of the Roman Empire. Lead Pastor Stuart Starr opens this exciting series of teaching, exploring how, in it’s earliest days, Christianity is caught up in the midst of the Holy Spirit moving across the known world, changing people from the inside-out.

Join with the NewLife@Night service, and meditate on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, a letter written from prison - a letter that has no hint of self-pity, self-sympathy or sadness. A letter that radiates joy - joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian Christians and, above all, joy in Jesus himself.

Christ lived and breathed under the occupation of the Roman Empire. He witnessed first hand the totalitarian might of the militant juggernaut of his day, that sought to prop itself up with the propaganda that it spread to the ends of the world. When his earthly ministry showed people a new way to live - a life in Him - it broke an empire and changed the lives of everyone, for every generation to come.

It wasn’t however, for a few hundred years, that Christianity would become the sanctioned and practiced religion of the Roman Empire. Lead Pastor Stuart Starr opens this exciting series of teaching, exploring how, in it’s earliest days, Christianity is caught up in the midst of the Holy Spirit moving across the known world, changing people from the inside-out.

Join with the NewLife@10 service, and meditate on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, a letter written from prison - a letter that has no hint of self-pity, self-sympathy or sadness. A letter that radiates joy - joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian Christians and, above all, joy in Jesus himself.

How often do we miss the point? How often do we exchange one set of ideals for another because the packaging has better marketing or brighter colours? Our lives are constantly being bombarded with the message “if your focus only shifted from that to this”, then our lives would be fuller, richer and happier. 

Our social media profiles are filled with hashtags like #fitspiration, #followforfollow & #KardashianLife - but how much time do we spend following a half truth that doesn’t bring about lasting and purposeful life? It’s of course perfectly fine to to be inspired to be fitter, healthier, better informed and live an enriched life, but do we need to know the “12 most creative ways to live like Kim and Kanye on a budget”? Jesus often challenged his followers to live a life fully devoted to God - in everything that they did. In their relationships, in their conversations, and in their thoughts bring everything under submission to Him. 

In a world of distraction and desire to self, Senior Assistant Pastor Geoff Leader reminds us to act with Love, decide with Wisdom and breathe with Purpose, as we come to recognise the vitality of life in Him.

How often do we miss the point? How often do we exchange one set of ideals for another because the packaging has better marketing or brighter colours? Our lives are constantly being bombarded with the message “if your focus only shifted from that to this”, then our lives would be fuller, richer and happier. 

Our social media profiles are filled with hashtags like #fitspiration, #followforfollow & #KardashianLife - but how much time do we spend following a half truth that doesn’t bring about lasting and purposeful life? It’s of course perfectly fine to to be inspired to be fitter, healthier, better informed and live an enriched life, but do we need to know the “12 most creative ways to live like Kim and Kanye on a budget”? Jesus often challenged his followers to live a life fully devoted to God - in everything that they did. In their relationships, in their conversations, and in their thoughts bring everything under submission to Him. 

In a world of distraction and desire to self, Senior Assistant Pastor Geoff Leader reminds us to act with Love, decide with Wisdom and breathe with Purpose, as we come to recognise the vitality of life in Him.

Join with the NewLife@Night service, as we listen to Lead Pastor Stuart Starr unpack Jesus’ extraordinary claim that he is the one true Light for this world and the redemption of mankind, and the hope that we can all have in this life and the next. 

Join with the NewLife@10 service, as we listen to Lead Pastor Stuart Starr unpack Jesus’ extraordinary claim that he is the one true Light for this world and the redemption of mankind, and the hope that we can all have in this life and the next. 

In the last sermon of the series “On Mission with God”, we listen to Lead Pastor Stuart Starr reveal God’s ultimate plan for humanity - to reconcile all peoples to Himself. Our understanding of how God will reconcile the world to Himself tomorrow, enables us now to live in a way that is fully vital to the redemption of mankind.